Looking for the best kids birthday party places for your child’s next shindig? A few tips, if we may.
First: Let them in on the planning. After all, there are so many top kids party places and options in southeast Michigan — whether your child is a princess wannabe or just a ball of energy needing an outlet.
Second: Let us be your guide! Here are some awesome ideas for kids party places throughout the metro Detroit and Ann Arbor areas.
Cupcake and bake shops
Colored sprinkles, gobs of frosting and a choice of yummy cupcakes — these are the makings for a birthday party for kids with a sweet tooth (or two!).
With bakeries all across the area, these bright, heavenly scented shops often offer kids parties.
(Or, if you want a great cake or cupcakes for your upcoming celebration, check out our roundup of bakeries and cupcake shops, too).
Cake Crumbs
- Address: 28569 Northwestern Highway, Southfield
- Phone: 248-281-6456
BAKE! at Zingerman’s Bakehouse
- Address: 3711 Plaza Drive, Ann Arbor
- Phone: 734-761-2095
Here are some kids cooking classes in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor that are sure to be a hit, as well.
Pottery and art spots
Children love to get their hands messy. And if they can make unique creations while doing it, all the better. For a memorable party complete with favors guests create during their time together, pottery shops and art studios are a great option.
Abrakadoodle Art Studio
- Address: 8016 Sheldon Center Road, Canton
- Phone: 734-738-6287
Creative Arts Studio
- Address: 114 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak
- Phone: 248-544-2234
Creatopia Pottery
- Address: 924 W. Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth
- Phone: 734-453-8797
The Bee’s Knees Studio & Gallery
- Address: 149 E. Main St., Northville
- Phone: 248-347-6718
The Friendship Factory
- Clinton Township: 17420 Hall Road #124, Clinton Township; 248-890-7277
- Rochester Hills: 1659 W. Hamlin Road, Suite D, Rochester Hills; 248-890-7277
- West Bloomfield Township: 4783 Haggerty Road, West Bloomfield Township; 248-859-5230
Here are more pottery studios in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, some of which may also offer birthday party options.
Action arenas
Whether you’re looking for hands-on fun and dance parties or sports-geared spots with go-karts, glow-in-the-dark golf, arcades and laser tag, these action-packed kids party places are great for kids who want plenty to do at their next party.
Bloomfield Gymnastics
- Address: 2124 Franklin Road, Bloomfield Hills
- Phone: 248-335-6770
Boogie Babies
- Address: 1928 Star Batt Drive, Suite B, Rochester Hills
- Phone: 248-852-6288
C.J. Barrymore’s
- Address: 21750 Hall Road, Clinton Township
- Phone: 586-469-2800
Detroit Kid City
- Address: 37051 Southbound Gratiot Ave., Clinton Township
- Phone: 586-630-0102
High Velocity Sports
- Address: 46245 Michigan Ave., Canton
- Phone: 734-487-7678
Jungle Java
- Canton: 6481 Canton Center Road, Canton; 734-927-6680
- Clinton Township: 44595 Enterprise Drive, Clinton Township; 586-203-0500
- Farmington Hills: 27658 Middlebelt Road, Farmington Hills; 248-919-3284
Kidz Kingdom
- Address: 18602 Fenkell St., Detroit
- Phone: 313-296-1741
LEGOLAND Discovery Center
- Address: 4240 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
- Phone: 248-409-6001
Paradise Park
- Address: 45799 Grand River Ave., Novi
- Phone: 248-735-1050
Peppa Pig World of Play
- Address: 4362 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
- Phone: 248-392-2121
Rochester Play
- Address: 380 E. Second St., Rochester
- Phone: 248-650-PLAY (7529)
The Fowling Warehouse
- Hamtramck: 3901 Christopher St., Hamtramck; 313-264-1288
- Ypsilanti: 3050 Washtenaw Ave., Ypsilanti; 734-499-3695
The Hub Stadium
- Auburn Hills: 2550 Takata Drive, Auburn Hills; 248-364-4000
- Novi: 44325 W. 12 Mile Road, H-160, Novi; 248-946-8888
Zap Zone
- Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti: 4095 Carpenter Road, Ypsilanti; 734-930-6670
- Canton: 41953 Ford Road, Canton; 734-844-7746
- Farmington: 31506 Grand River Ave., Farmington; 248-471-6777
- Taylor: 9751 Telegraph Road, Taylor; 313-299-9690
- Utica/Sterling Heights: 43680 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights; 586-323-0030
- Waterford: 1490 N. Oakland Blvd., Suite B, Waterford Township; 248-706-7777
Plus, check out even more indoor fun spots around southeast Michigan, some of which may also offer birthday party options.
Bouncing bonanzas
Does your child always seem to be bouncing around — whether on her bed or on the couch? If so, you might want to schedule some time letting your child venture into an inflatable haven. Don’t forget to have the kids wear their socks!
AirTime Trampoline & Game Park
- Address: 36901 Warren Road, Westland
- Phone: 734-215-2400
Bounce House
- Address: 39080 Van Dyke Ave., Sterling Heights
- Phone: 586-264-2720
Launch
- Ann Arbor: 800 W. Eisenhower Pkwy., Ann Arbor; 734-423-8718
- Novi: 44255 12 Mile Road, Novi; 248-671-1700
Pump It Up
- Auburn Hills: 1720 Opdyke Ct., Auburn Hills; 248-375-1100
- Shelby Township: 15117 Commercial Drive, Shelby Township; 586-416-4386
- Wixom: 28373 Beck Road, Unit H, Wixom; 248-912-1090
Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park
- Canton: 42550 Executive Drive, Canton; 734-981-0007
- Shelby Township: 50810 Sabrina Drive, Shelby Township; 586-930-0600
Top Flight Trampoline & Game Park
- Address: 44855 Hayes Road, Sterling Heights
- Phone: 586-788-7800
Check out these other inflatable parks in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, some of which may also offer birthday party options, as well.
Splash zones and swim spots
For parents with water bugs on their hands, don’t miss out on some chlorinated local fun. Little swimmers will love having a party poolside.
Aqua-Tots
- Locations: Auburn Hills, Berkley, Canton, Dearborn, Farmington Hills, Novi, Sterling Heights, Troy and Woodhaven.
Beverly Hills Club
- Address: 31555 Southfield Road, Beverly Hills
- Phone: 248-642-8500
Franklin Athletic Club
- Address: 29350 Northwestern Highway, Southfield
- Phone: 248-352-8000
Goldfish Swim School
- Locations: Ann Arbor, Birmingham, Clarkston, Farmington Hills, Macomb, Rochester and West Bloomfield
Red Oaks Waterpark
- Address: 1455 E. 13 Mile Road, Madison Heights
- Phone: 248-858-0918
Troy Family Aquatic Center
- Address: 3425 Civic Center Drive, Troy
- Phone: 248-524-3514
Warren Community Center Indoor Water Park
- Address: 5460 Arden Ave., Warren
- Phone: 586-268-8400
We’ve compiled a list of swimming pools in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, some of which may also offer birthday party options.
Science centers
Budding scientist, or maybe just an astronaut wannabe? If so, book your child’s next birthday bash at an area science center.
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
- Address: 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor
- Phone: 734-995-5439
Cranbrook Institute of Science
- Address: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
- Phone: 248-645-3200
Mad Science of Detroit
- Address: 24371 Catherine Industrial Drive, Suite 207, Novi
- Phone: 248-773-8570
Michigan Science Center
- Address: 5020 John R. St., Detroit
- Phone: 313-577-8400
Be sure to check out our list of planetariums in metro Detroit as well.
Private theaters
Everyone likes going to the theater, whether for movies or plays. But how often do you get to have a theater all to yourself or reserved seating? It sure could be arranged for a special birthday boy or girl.
AMC Theatres
- Locations: Auburn Hills, Clinton Township, Dearborn, Livonia, Madison Heights and Sterling Heights
Emagine Theatres
- Locations: Birmingham, Canton, Macomb, Novi, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Saline and Woodhaven
You can check out a larger list we’ve compiled with some of the top movie theaters in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor.
Princess palaces
For kids looking for the chance to be a princess for a day, there are several kids party places to indulge her inner royalty.
Fairytale Entertainment
- Location: Service all of southeast Michigan
- Phone: 888-510-0513
My Girly Party
- Address: 32506 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills
- Phone: 248-298-2220
Tea Party Castle
- Address: 52261 Van Dyke Ave., Shelby Township
- Phone: 586-241-8192
The Fairytale Fun Place
- Address: 7127 Dixie Hwy., Clarkston
- Phone: 248-297-5131
The Fairytale Party Place
- Address: 3085 Walton Blvd., Auburn Hills
- Phone: 248-707-2485
Bowling alleys
If you’ve got kids who love to stay active during the party and down a few pins, a bowling party is the ticket. Remember to ask for the staff to put up bumpers (and read up on these how-to tips!)
Brighton Bowl
- Address: 9871 E. Grand River Ave., Brighton
- Phone: 810-227-3341
Ford Lanes Bowling Center
- Address: 23100 Van Born Road, Dearborn Heights
- Phone: 313-292-1700
You can find a bunch of other spots by browsing our bowling centers list. Just make sure to ask if they offer birthday parties!
Skating rinks
There’s something a little retro special about hanging out at a roller rink. Strap some skates on your birthday kid and watch them take a spin around the rink. Be sure they get in a game of hokey pokey, too.
Bonaventure Family Skating Center
- Address: 24505 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills
- Phone: 248-476-2200
Rollerama Family Skating Center
- Address: 6995 Grand River Road, Brighton
- Phone: 810-227-2010
Detroit Roller Wheels
- Address: 16611 Schoolcraft St., Detroit
- Phone: 313-837-7680
Lincoln Park Skating Center
- Address: 1419 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park
- Phone: 313-381-RINK (7465)
The Great Skate
- Address: 29100 Hayes Road, Roseville
- Phone: 586-777-4301
Here are some more roller rinks in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, some of which may also offer birthday party options.
Petting farms
If your child is really into animals and the outdoors, then a farm birthday party may be the perfect fit. Be sure to check ahead because a lot of the farms close to the public for the winter months.
Heritage Park Petting Farm
- Address: 12803 Paradee Road, Taylor
- Phone: 734-374-5946
Maybury Farm
- Address: 50165 Eight Mile Road, Northville Township
- Phone: 248-374-0200 ext. 110
Upland Hills Farm
- Address: 481 Lake George Road, Oxford
- Phone: 248-628-1611
Check out the other petting farms in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor. Be sure to ask if they do anything special for birthdays.
Mini Golf
Take your kids to play miniature golf for their birthday at one of these local attractions. You can even find glow-in-the-dark miniature golf.
Garden City Mini Golf
- Address: 29060 Ford Road, Garden City
- Phone: 734-425-9816
Midway Sports & Entertainment
- Address: 22381 Van Born Road, Taylor
- Phone: 313-277-9156
Paradise Park
- Address: 45799 Grand River Ave., Novi
- Phone: 248-735-1050
Check out these other putt-putt courses in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, some of which offer birthday parties.
Zoos and Aquariums
Detroit Zoo
- Address: 8450 W. Ten Mile Road, Royal Oak
- Phone: 248-541-5717
SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium
- Address: 4316 Baldwin Road, Auburn Hills
- Phone: 248-409-6001
Check out our family guide to the Detroit Zoo and our family guide to SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium.
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