There are so many cool spots in the city and suburbs that you can throw your son or daughter’s birthday party. Depending on what your child is into, you’re sure to find the perfect place!
First, get some ideas about what they’re thinking and how many people they want to invite. Some places have a minimum amount of people needed for a party. Next, check out the party spots below and call to reserve as soon as possible. They may even have you put down a deposit to hold your place. These places fill up fast, so be sure to plan ahead!
Action Arenas
Enjoy some hands-on fun that is sure to be a hit for your child’s birthday party. These action arenas have stuff for your kids to play, climb on and ride.
Ball Factory
- Mount Prospect: 1042 S. Elmhurst Road, Mount Prospect; 224-244-9580
- Naperville: 864 S. Route 59, Naperville; 630-640-2020
ClimbZone Chicago
- Address: 2500 W. Bradley Place, Suite M, Chicago
- Phone: 773-455-0555
Enchanted Castle
- Address: 1103 S. Main St., Lombard
- Phone: 630-953-7860 x100
Fit City Kids
- Address: 2540 W. Lawrence Ave., Chicago
- Phone: 773-998-7300
Present Place Chicago
- Address: 314 W. Institute Place, Chicago
- Phone: 312-943-0725
Safari Land Indoor Amusement Park
- Address: 701 W. North Ave., Villa Park
- Phone: 630-530-4649
Waterlemon Kids
- Address: 25 S. La Grange Road, Unit A, La Grange
- Phone: 708-286-6747
Animal experiences
Whether it’s a party at the zoo or at home where the animals come to you, your son or daughter will think this type of party is the coolest!
Brookfield Zoo
- Address: 8400 31st St., Brookfield
- Phone: 708-688-8355
Cosley Zoo
- Address: 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton
- Phone: 630-260-6408
Forest View Farms
- Multiple locations in Illinois
- Phone: 708-560-0306
Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo
- Phone: 312-719-9428
Art spots
Does your little Picasso or Monet want to get creative with their buddies for their birthday? Choose from these art spots that offer birthday parties. Some even offer teaching the kids over Zoom if you would rather do that.
Bubbles Academy
- Address: 2184 N. Elston Ave., Chicago
- Phone: 312-944-7677
Kids Clay Room
- Address: 2646 N. Halsted St., Chicago
- Phone: 773-416-4511
Magical Minds Studio
- Address: 110 Madison St., Oak Park
- Phone: 708-948-7934
The Paintbrush
- Address: 2446 N. Clark, Chicago
- Phone: 773-636-1968
Unicoi Art Studio
- Address: 2059 W. Belmont, Chicago
- Phone: 773-975-6515
Bouncing bonanzas
Places with trampolines have become all the rage – especially for birthday parties. Most have party rooms that you and your gang can hang out in for cake and presents.
Altitude Chicago Trampoline Park
- Address: 404 N. Armour St., Chicago
- Phone: 312-291-9057
Epic Air Trampoline Park
- Address: 1675 N. Lancaster Road, South Elgin
- Phone: 847-608-0600
Bowling alleys
Who doesn’t love a game of bowling (with or without bumpers) and finger food like chicken tenders, hot dogs, pizza and chips? Some alleys even have arcades and other activities to keep the kids busy.
AMF Forest Lanes
- Address: 770 47th St., Lyons
- Phone: 708-447-7547
Arena Lanes
- Address: 4700 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn
- Phone: 708-425-0900
Habetler Bowl
- Address: 5250 N. Northwest Hwy., Chicago
- Phone: 773-774-0500
Waveland Bowl
- Address: 3700 N. Western Ave., Chicago
- Phone: 773-472-5900
Indoor mini golf
Check out the fun themes and glow-in-the-dark experiences at these indoor putt putt spots for your child’s birthday party.
Rocky’s Fun House
- Address: 2650 Belvidere Road, Waukegan
- Phone: 847-336-5700
Space Golf
- Address: 15611 S. 94th Ave., Orland Park
- Phone: 708-460-3887
Skating rinks
Your child and their friends can enjoy a fun night skating to some tunes and enjoying food and drinks at the rink. Most have separate rooms for cake and presents.
Fleetwood Skating Rink
- Address: 7231 W. Archer Ave., Summit
- Phone: 708-458-0300
Glenwood Roller Rink
- Address: 656 Holbrook Road, Glenwood
- Phone: 708-754-5545
The Rink
- Address: 1122 E. 87th St., Chicago
- Phone: 773-221-2600
Tinley Park Roller Rink
- Address: 17658 Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park
- Phone: 708-532-4021
Spas and nail salons
Does your little one love to be pampered? Have them feeling like a prince or princess at these spas. They can get their hair, nails and toes done and feel like they are royalty for the day.
Lilies & Spikes Kids & Teens Hair Salon & Spa
- Address: 1105 Chicago Ave., Oak Park
- Phone: 708-613-4723
Pampered Princess Spa
- Address: 1807 W. Roosevelt Road, Broadview
- Phone: 708-527-5120
Pearl’s Nails
- Address: 2676 N. Halsted St., Chicago
- Phone: 773-348-0552
