birthday party guide

Planning a birthday party can be a daunting task! With so many options, it’s hard to know where to start. Boston Moms has curated this list of party options with YOU in mind! This guide is brought to you in part by the featured sponsors below.

Host your next party at the Playground! Kids can run wild in this clean and safe facility that is packed with activities designed to boost creativity and learning. All parties are private for your exclusive use. The dedicated party room for cake and snacks is available for all birthday bookings, which can be decorated to match your party theme! Booking your event is simple, with a quick online checkout, plus they even have a catering partner for easy food and drinks. Parties start at $200 for 1.5 hours with options to add more time and other activities too!

(617) 466-0142

121 Webster Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150

Altitude Trampoline Park in Avon is the jumpingest place in the area with over 19,000 square feet of fun for you and your kids to have a blast. We’ve got trampolines, foam pits, basketball dunk lanes, dodgeball, a climbing rockwall and more.

Want to have an unforgettable party for your birthday child? From setup to cleanup and everything in between, we’ll handle it all—an hour of jumping, all the party supplies, pizza, and best of all, your own personal Altitude Party Host to take care of everything so you can relax and enjoy the party!

(508) 857-1777

75 Stockwell Drive
Avon, MA 02322

Combat archery is an awesome activity for action-loving adventurers! Dodgeball meets archery as your guests take each other on in the arena with foam-tipped arrows! Private group bookings are exclusive 75-minute sessions for 10-24 players. All equipment is provided, no experience is required to play, and you get a dedicated party table for celebrating with food and drink after your activity. Arrange your event today with easy online booking!

(617) 466-0142

121 Webster Avenue
Chelsea, MA 02150

Focused on Fun, Customer Service and Safety, Busy Bee Jumpers has been serving your event needs in Massachusetts for over 20 years! If you’re planning on a great time, we rent bounce-houses, inflatable slides, waterslides and interactive games. We even have all the essentials from tents to tables and chairs and kid-size tables and chairs. If you want to make your party extra sweet, rent one of our cotton candy, snow cone or popcorn machines! Book online or call our office and one of our customer service reps will be happy to help!

 

(781) 447-8300

210 Essex Street
Whitman, MA 02382

Jam Time is Massachusetts’ premiere indoor play and enrichment center catering to kids crawling through the age of 6. Jam Time’s unique indoor playground features climbing structures, slides, imaginative playhouses, play tables, baby soft play area, and more. Jam Time is open seven days a week for open play with no membership required, so stop by anytime!

Jam Time offers fun and creative classes for little ones as well as ultimate birthday parties to fit any price range!

The play space includes a cafe with coffee and yummy snacks, comfy seating, and WiFi for caregivers. They also host seasonal events!

86 Powder Mill Road
Maynard, MA
978-897-2917

251 West Central Street
Natick, MA
508-651-2917

111 Lenox Street
Norwood, MA
781-269-5390

Celebrate your special day at Sparkles! Our parties offer a magical, unique, birthday party experience. Your party table will be set with dishes, napkins, silverware and tea cups. We have pink lemonade, spring water and vanilla ice cream. Have fun with our dance stage, dress up dresses, karaoke and our sparkle nail polish station. At Sparkles, we help to provide you with the Best Birthday Party experience possible. Choose either: 1 hour mini party package, 2 hour party package or mini squad package.

(978) 273-0244

246 Main Street
North Reading, MA 01864

Host your next birthday party at the Greenway Carousel at The Tiffany & Co. Foundation Grove, located in the heart of downtown Boston! Take a spin on one of our native New England carousel creatures. The hand-carved characters are inspired by the air, sea and land animals of Boston Harbor, and by the imaginations of children.

Our team at the Greenway Conservancy is here to help you create an exciting, fun-filled birthday for you and your guests! We’re ready to help you plan, book, and host the best party ever by making the entire party process as easy as possible.

191 Atlantic Ave,

Boston, MA 02111

Come celebrate your birthday at the coolest place in town. Host your birthday celebration on ice -27 Locations Across Massachusetts!

Parties begin with the standard ice rental rate per facility. Skates can be rented for $6 per pair payable at the arena on the day of the event or $90 for unlimited pairs payable at the time of reservation. Skate rentals come in a variety of sizes and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Party rooms are available for rent in select locations. Reservations must be made at least 2 weeks prior to event date. Full payment is required at time of booking to complete reservation.

The most adorable special events, picnics and slumber parties!

“WHATEVER THE OCCASION, WE ARE READY TO DELIVER THE PERFECT CURATED EXPERIENCE!”

At FunZ Trampoline Park Brockton, there’s something for everyone. You can’t beat our hourly jumping rates, and we are always doing special rates depending on the occasion. Make sure to follow our Instagram page (@funzbrocktonma) and our Facebook page for the latest and greatest promotions! If your kids aren’t the biggest fan of trampolines, we also offer a jungle gym, play zones, numerous foam pits, basketball courts, glow nights, and even a virtual reality (VR) station! Every guest must fill out an Online Waiver, which we recommend completing prior to arrival to minimize waiting time (and to maximize fun time!).

Make your Child’s birthday party unique and unforgettable by making it a hula hoop birthday! We offer two options;A. games tricks and a performance and B. make your own hula hoops. Options A and B can be combined for optimal hoopy fun!

Option A. We will explore possibilities with the hoop through games, dance and movement. Children are sure to have fun, learn something new, and burn off some of that energy! I will also do an LED hula hoop performance to impress and inspire!

Option B. This is a fun way to make your hula hoop birthday party crafty! I will provide the plastic structures made from durable polyethylene tubing, and bring a range of fancy fun hula hoop tapes for the children to choose from. Children get to take the hoops home at the end of the birthday party, so they make the perfect party favor!

Are you getting tired of the same old birthday party ideas? We would love to host your group to celebrate your kid’s birthday!

The Glass Bar is here to bring arts and crafts birthday parties to the next level. We have carefully crafted our parties for kids to suit [almost] all ages! With many options to choose from, you’ll find the perfect party for your budding artist! Plus, we’re conveniently located just outside of Boston, right off I- 95!

Our famous glass-fusing birthday party options have served ages 10+ since 2013. As of January of 2023 we’ve opened our all-new party zone, a second room dedicated to birthday parties! Now, we can offer younger kids a chance at this amazing experience.

The Glass Bar

60 Dedham Ave Ste. 102 & 103,

Needham MA 02492

781 444 2909

[email protected]

Action Athletics

Wellesley

Altitude Trampoline Park

Marlborough, Franklin

Animal Adventures

Bolton

Bach to Rock

Wellesley

Boston JCC

Newton

Boston Paintball

Ashland, Maynard

 

Clarity the Clown

Dudley

Create a Cook

Newton Highlands

Empow Studios

Newton/Lexington

Exxcel Gymnastics & Climbing

Newton

FMC Ice Sports

Auburn, Fitchburg, Franklin, Marlboro, Natick, Worcester

Frozen Ropes

Natick

Fun and Games

Framingham

Glass Bar

Needham

Goldfish Swim School

Needham, Marlborough, Milford

Jam Time

Natick, Norwood, Maynard

Launch

Norwood

Lizzy’s Homemade Ice Cream

Waltham

Mass Gymnastics

Waltham, Westboro, Sudbury, Leominster

Mike’s Moonwalk Rentals

Boylston

Needham Bowlaway

Needham

Pinz Bowling

Milford

Planet Gymnastics

Natick

Plaster Fun Time

Dedham, Waltham, Framingham

Playtown Express

Southborough

Reasons to Be Cheerful Ice Cream

West Concord

Rock Spot Climbing

Dedham

Ships Ahoy

Norwood

Tanglewood Marionettes

Ware

Teamworks

Acton, Northboro

The Discovery Museum

Acton

The Icing on the Cake

Newton

The Little Gym

Waltham, Littleton, Medway, West Boylston

The Painting Place

Wellesley

Treat Cupcake Bar

Needham

Whimsy Arts and Crafts

Framingham

White’s Bakery and Cafe

Brockton, Hingham, Mansfield, Wellesley

Xtreme Craze

Westborough

Animal Craze

Winchendon

Boston Paintball

Chelsea

Bruce’s Fun Company

Peabody

Castle Creek Adventure Land

Salem

Catch the FUNk 

Wakefield

Clay Dreaming

Beverly

Collins Bowladrome

Billerica

Cowabungas

North Reading

Curious Creatures

Groveland

Dance Place

Arlington

Flips R 4 Kids Gymnastics

Wakefield

FMC Ice Sports

Burlington, Lynn, Revere

Goldfish Swim School

Westford, Burlington

Gymja Warrior

Woburn

Hugh Hanley

Arlington

J & J Ponies

Groveland

Jay Gee’s Ice Cream & Fun Center

Methuen, Salem N.H.

Jump on In 

Woburn

Kidz Fun Children’s Fitness

Woburn

K1 Indoor Go Kart Racing

Wilmington

Magpie Puppets

Stoneham

Margaret Moody Puppets

Arlington

Plaster Fun Time

Chelmsford, Haverhill, North Reading, Saugus, Salem

Portrait Party Boston

Danvers

Roller World

Saugus

Smolak Farms

North Andover

Sparkles Birthday Parties

North Reading

Sunnyside Bowladrome

Danvers

Taste Buds Kitchen

North Andover, Beverly

Teamworks

Revere

The Little Gym

Woburn, Danvers

Top Secret Science

Woburn

Total Entertainment

Danvers

VinKari Safari

Woburn

Water Park of New England

Danvers

Wiggles and Giggles

Lynnfield

Woburn Bowl

Woburn

Xtreme Craze

Woburn

 

A Piece of Cake Parties

Swansea

Altitude Trampoline Park

Avon, North Attleboro

Animal World Experience

Stoughton

Art Barn Childcare

Weymouth

Art on the Spot

Middleboro

Barn Babies

Lakeville

Big Ryan’s Tall Tales

Plymouth

Billy Beez

Kingston

Boston Bowl Hanover

Hanover

Busy Bee Jumpers

East Bridgewater

Cape Cod Children’s Museum

Mashpee

Carousel Family Fun Center

Whitman

Dave & Busters

Braintree

Easton Children’s Museum

Easton

Edaville Family Theme Park

Carver

FMC Ice Sports

Brockton, Fall River, New Bedford, Plymouth, Raynham, Taunton

Fun Faces with a Twist

Brockton

FunZ Trampoline Park

Brockton, New Bedford

Ginger Betty’s

Quincy

Goldfish Swim School

Rockland, Braintree, Norwood

Hidden Hollow Farm

Pembroke

It’s 2 Cool

Canton

Konditor Meister

Braintree

Marmalade the Clown

Mass Gymnastics

Hingham, Pembroke

Montilio’s Baking Company

Brockton, Weymouth, Braintree, Quincy

North Bowl Lanes

North Attleboro

Open Space Studio

Plymouth

Paragon Carousel

Hull

Paul’s Pony Parties

Canton

Pinz Bowling

Kingston

Plaster Fun Time

Braintree

Ryan Amusements

Buzzards Bay, Cape Cod Mall, Falmouth, Millis, Newport, Oak Bluffs, Plymouth, Raynham, South Yarmouth

Sky Zone

Kingston

Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park

Hanover

Teamworks

Canton, Somerset

The Bubble Music Man

Rockland

The Fun Bus

South Shore

The Teapot Fairy of Norwell

Norwell

Tumblefun Gymnastics

Marshfield

Weymouth Club

Weymouth

White’s Bakery and Cafe

Brockton, Hingham, Mansfield, Wellesley

Xtreme Craze

Foxboro

A Firetruck For All

Pembroke

A Piece of Cake Parties

Swansea

Andrea Lovett (Storyteller)

Boston

Animal Adventures

Bolton

Animal Craze

Winchendon

Animal World Experience

Stoughton

Art on the Spot

Middleboro

Benjamin the Clown

Brookline

Big Joe the Storyteller

Brighton

Big Ryan’s Tall Tales

Plymouth

Boston Party Adventures

Boston

Bruce’s Fun Company

Peabody

Busy Bee Jumpers

East Bridgewater

Clarity the Clown

Dudley

Colores Kids

Natick

Curious Creatures

Groveland

Dreamtale Puppets

Face Paint by Leelee

Whitman

Faerie Tribe

Fairytale Dream Parties

Boston

Farm Visits

Fun Faces with a Twist

Brockton

Game Truck Parties

Girls & Tiara’s Parties

Happy Kids Entertainment

Hugh Hanley

Arlington

It’s 2 Cool

Canton

J & J Ponies

Groveland

Jenny the Juggler

Johnny the K

Jungle Jim

Kaleidoscope Arts & Entertainment 

Boston, Salem, Worcester

Karen K & the Jitterbugs

Reading

Little Celebrations

Stoughton

Little Miss Princess Parties

Mad Science

Magic of David Hall

Magpie Puppets

Stoneham

Margaret Moody Puppets

Arlington

Marmalade the Clown

Matt Heaton & the Outside Toys

Mike Bent’s Abrakidabra

Mike’s Moonwalk Rentals

Boylston

Norah Dooley

Party With Me!

Pretty Pretty Princess Parties

Rainforest Reptile Shows

Renee: Boston Face Painter

Stephanie Beach Magic

Tanglewood Marionettes

Ware

The Bubble Music Man

Rockland

The Fun Bus

South Shore

The Party Bounce

Natick

The Party Fun

The Teapot Fairy of Norwell

Norwell

Toe Jam Puppet Band

Tommy James Magic

Top Secret Science

Woburn

Total Entertainment

Danvers

Tumblebus

Ultimate Mobile Gaming Truck

Violet the Clown

Wayne Martin Puppets

Boston

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Deanna Greenstein
Deanna is a mom of five (yes, five) children, who lives in Brockton with her small circus of kids, her husband, their dog Penny, and a few cats. Her life is loud, energetic, mostly fun, often gross (did she mention four of those kids are boys?), and she wouldn't have it any other way. In between carting kids to school, baseball, gymnastics, guitar, dance, track and field and every other kid activity known to mankind, she works as a school bus driver for the city of Brockton, and is the Director of Religious Education at the Unity Church of North Easton, a Unitarian Universalist congregation. Deanna also holds degrees in Elementary Physical Education and Dance Education, which she plans to put back into use one day. At parties, Deanna can often be found hanging out with family pets. She follows her children around with a camera like the paparazzi, is pretty sure that 97% of her blood stream is made of coffee, and her laundry is never done. You can also find her blogging at https://eighteenmoreyearsofburpsandfarts.wordpress.com