Cleveland is home to many exciting entertainment venues perfect for a kid's birthday party. From the zoo and museums to sports facilities, there's something for every taste and budget. If your idea of a great kid's party is a backyard complete with blow-up bouncing toys, then Cleveland birthday party specialists have your answer. Whether staying home or heading out, kids in Cleveland have lots of options for birthday party fun.
Sports Facilities
Cleveland is home to great venues for sports-themed birthday parties. Places including the Amazone Family Entertainment Center and the All American Sports Center offer laser tag, indoor minigolf, arcades and batting cages to get partygoers up and moving. Amazone is in Medina, and the All American Sports Center is in North Ridgeville. Both are a short drive from downtown Cleveland. Birthday party packages are all inclusive, providing access to the facilities, as well as food, beverages and birthday cake.
Animal Themes
For the animal lover and outdoor enthusiast, consider a day at the zoo. The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo offers birthday parties in the Rainforest for kids ages 2 to 12. Party packages include snacks or pizza for up to 20 guests, a visit from a zoo mascot, keys to the zoo for the birthday boy or girl and a party hostess.
Animal lovers might also enjoy making their own furry friends at an Noah's Ark Animal Workshop. Noah's Ark specializes in at-home workshops for birthdays. Packages includes party-planning tools and supplies for any size party and budget.
Inflatables
Bouncing birthday parties are always a big hit with kids, and Cleveland has great options for backyard bouncing fun, as well as bouncing venues. For backyard parties, consider Party Animals Inflatables. Party Animals has everything from castles to sports moonwalks to complete your active backyard party. Pump it Up! Inflatable Party Zone has private indoor arenas filled with inflatable obstacle courses, bounce houses and slides. It books parties by group size and time limits.
Metroparks and Amusement Parks
The Cleveland area is home to a variety of parks that are ideal venues for birthday parties. The Memphis Kiddie Park offers 11 rides, an arcade and a minigolf course for young children. For the older amusement park lover, Cedar Point is just an hour's drive from Cleveland. The Cleveland Metroparks give kids the opportunity to get outside and celebrate their special day. The Metroparks schedule kid-themed activities year-round, and in the winter, a toboggan run is open.
Art and Exploration
If your idea of a great kid's party includes some time for exploration and creativity, Cleveland has the places to visit. Consider spending the afternoon at the Children's Museum of Cleveland. The Children's Museum is dedicated to youngsters and families ages birth to 8 years and offers birthday party packages that include all the fun and exploration of the museum. Located near the Children's Museum are the Natural History Museum and the Botanical Gardens, which also provide birthday party packages.
