Trying to plan your kid’s next birthday party? Event planning can be a very stressful thing. especially when it involves a bunch of children who inevitably will end up running around and screaming. To prevent utter chaos, you’ve got to pick the right party for your kid and their friends.
Everyone’s been to a birthday party at Magic Mountain. And sure, it’s a great place to plan a party, but that’s just it. Everyone’s already been there.
If you want to get the coolest-parent-in-the-world award, you need to look at this list of the best places to host a birthday party in Columbus. Your kiddo and their friends will be talking about the party for ages.
Little Diggers Playspace
Do your kids love to dig? This unique play space offers a construction-themed party room, complete with areas for the kids to dig in the sand, construction hats, truck sticker sheets, and more. The party room can accommodate 24 people (10 kids) and the rental is for a two-hour party!
Location: 6327 Sawmill Rd. Dublin, OH 43017
Website: Little Diggers Playspace
Skate Zone 71
Skate Zone 71 is an all-around fun time. Their concession stand has pizza and soft pretzels to fuel the partygoers’ energy. If you have kids that are a little wobbly on skates, there’s an arcade and lazer tag, too. Hey parents, maybe you can lace up a pair of skates and show the kids how it’s done!
Location: 4900 Evanswood Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
Website: Skate Zone 71
The Movement Lab
Does your child have what it takes to be the next American Ninja Warrior? It sounds like they better start honing in on their skills. The Movement Lab is the perfect place to test your abilities on all sorts of obstacles. There will be certified instructors there to help your kids safely navigate each one. These parties are designed for kids age 5 and older.
Location: 7086 Huntley Rd, Columbus, OH 43229
Website: The Movement Lab
Mr. Game Room
Mr. Game Room will bring the party to you! These mobile arcades are sure to impress not only your kiddo’s friends, but their parents as well. You can choose different packages which include a 20-player arcade experience, a 16-player arcade experience, and a 12-player mobile laser tag party.
Location: 947 E Johnstown Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
Website: Mr. Game Room
The Chiller
Whether your child is inspired by Gracie Gold or Sergei Bobrovsky, a birthday party at the Chiller should be on your radar. Don’t worry about the pizza and the cake. The Chiller birthday party package comes with: one of hour ice skating, tableware, invitations, pizza, lemonade, water, a sheet cake, and more!
Location: 3600 Chiller Ln, Columbus, OH 43219
Website: Chiller
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
LEGOLAND Discovery Center is probably one of the legit coolest places a kid could ever celebrate their birthday. There are 3 different packages for parents to choose from, but all of them include access to play experiences, rides, and the 4D movie theater, as well as drinks and cake!
Location: 157 Easton Town Center, Columbus, OH 43219
Website: LEGOLAND Discovery Center
Perfect Events
Planning the ultimate kids party can be stressful. If you want to skip out on the work of figuring out all of the details yourself, you totally can. Perfect Events plans celebrations for kids, including epic glamping sleepovers. Seriously, where were these when I was growing up?
Location: Lewis Center, serving the Greater Columbus Area
Website: Perfect Events
COSI
Consistently ranked the number one science center in the country, COSI has birthdays down to a science! Explore the museum then enjoy pizza, cake, and presents in one of our private party rooms.
Location: 333 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
Website: COSI
