The 25 best venues to celebrate your kid's birthday in Calgary and CMR in 2024

THE 25 BEST VENUES TO CELEBRATE YOUR KID’S BIRTHDAY IN CALGARY IN 2024

 

*Prices may vary

Your child’s birthday is coming soon and you are desperate to find THE PERFECT PLACE to commemorate this special day?  Fortunately for you, we simplified your life listing the best venues to celebrate your child! See for yourself and choose THE PLACE that will make his or her day memorable!

Monster Mini Golf

Theme: Glow-in-the-Dark Mini Golf

Age group: 4 & up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $100 for up to 6 kids / up to 3h party

Monster Mini Golf birthday party packages: You can view more information or purchase an amazing birthday party package from Monster Mini Golf right here: Monster Mini Golf birthday party package 6 kids and also here Monster Mini Golf birthday party package 10 kids 

An out-of-the-world experience awaits the birthday child and their friends at Monster Mini Golf.  Glow-in-the-Dark mini golf allows the children to have a blast in a universe of fun, imagination and creativity!  All participants will be immersed in a kaleidoscope of dazzling “Glow-in-the-Dark” colours, images and sounds, rocking their senses in extraordinary ways.  After 18 holes of mini golf, the children head to the arcade for unlimited fun.

Good to know:

• All the kids get a preloaded arcade game card.
• If you have booked the party room, you can bring your own food and drinks.
• Cutlery, plates and glasses will be provided.
• Monster Mini Golf will take care of the clean up after the party.

Raw Canvas

Theme: Painting

Age group: 6 to 12 years old

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $300 for up to 10 kids / up to 3h party

Raw Canvas birthday party packages: You can view more information or purchase an amazing birthday party package from Raw Canvas right here: Raw Canvas birthday party package and also here Raw Canvas birthday party package

Make sure your child’s birthday is a hit this year by celebrating at Raw Canvas!Raw Canvas brings out the artist in every child.  Each child gets a canvas, apron and all the art supplies - brushes of all sizes, and lots and lots of acrylic paints! The birthday child gets to choose a theme for the party.  Then their experienced and talented artist guides the children through an amazing artistic process into creating their very own art piece to take home. 

Good to know:

• The location is booked exclusively for your party.
• Beverage and food on location.
• The only outside food and/or beverages that they allow are Cake/Cupcakes. You must bring your own plates and cutlery for the cake.
• Raw Canvas will take care of the set-up before the party and clean up after the party. Parents can just relax and enjoy the art process!  

Absolute Baseball Academy

Theme: Baseball games

Age group: all ages

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $225 (april to november) for up to 12 kids / 2 hours rental

Website: Absolute Baseball Academy packages

Make sure your child’s birthday is a hit this year by celebrating at Absolute Baseball Academy!  Baseball fan will love the Iron Mike Pitching Machines, which include a choice of Slow Pitch, Fast Pitch, or Baseball Cages.  They also offer other games such as Live Throwing Game (inflatable pitching target), Mini Hockey Sticks, Nets and Balls, Hoola Hoops, Dodge Balls…

And the good thing is that you won’t even have to do the clean-up because they take care of it!

Good to know:

• You will have access to a spacious Birthday Bash Area with balloons.
• Food is included and also all paper goods (plates, napkins, forks).
• The only outside food and/or beverages that they allow are Cake/Cupcakes.
• You can bring presents and additional decorations into the facility but NO helium balloons are allowed.
  
  

Brick 4 Kidz

Theme: Lego construction, games and challenge

Age group:  3 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $200 for up to 10 kids / 1 hour activity    

Website: Bricks 4 kidz parties

For all LEGO lovers, choose this unique, unforgettable and totally fun venue! Give your child a party they will never forget! Bricks 4 Kidz uses motorized LEGO ® bricks to provide the ultimate entertainment while fostering creativity, teamwork, and fine-motor skills. They work with you to decide on a flexible and customized option for the big day!

Good to know:

• A non-refundable deposit of $90 is required at the time of booking to secure your date.
• Balances are due prior to the party.
• Food and decorations are the responsibility of the birthday child’s parents.
• You get free printable invitations on the website.
• You can add t-shirts and loot bags ($).
• The birthday child will receive a Bricks 4 Kidz T-shirt for their friends to sign.

Calgary Zoo

Theme: Animal, zoo

Age group: 3 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $325 for up to 25 guests / 1 ½ hour activities + private room

Website: https://www.calgaryzoo.com/events/parties-private-events/birthday-parties

Looking for an awesome birthday party idea? What better way to celebrate their big day than with their closest friends and favourite animals too?  The Calgary Zoo is the perfect venue for your child’s next birthday bash! Each birthday party includes three party activities and a dedicated education staff member to host.

Good to know:

• The birthday packages also include free zoo admission. You and your guests may enter before and/or after the party to enjoy the zoo.
• The 3–5 years old group requires minimum 1 adult for every 2 children.
• You can add Calgary Zoo gift bags ($15).
• No outside food is permitted except for birthday cake or cupcakes.
• They will supply a large “Happy Birthday” banner as well as tablecloths. You are welcome to bring additional decorations but none that need to be attached to the walls or ceiling.

 

 

Wymbin Yoga

Theme: Yoga and activities

Age group: 3 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $275+gst (12 kids) / 2 hours studio (including 45 minutes yoga class)

Website: Wymbin birthday parties

Make your child’s birthday extra special with a birthday party at Wymbin!  Let your imagination run wild and choose from one of their themes (Woodland Magic, Pirate Party, Superhero, Under the Sea, Cactus Fiesta, Dreamcatchers, Party Animals, Unicorn, Magical Fairy/ Butterfly)!

Good to know:

• They offer many different add-ons ($) to choose from to add fun to your party: Custom Piñata, Birthday Boxes [Custom Treat Bags], Fruit or Veggie Platter, Face Painting or Henna  
• They host their parties on Saturdays and Sundays.                     

Breathe Parkour

Theme: Parkour

Age group: 6 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $279 for up to 15 participants / 2 hours lesson and party area + free time in the supervised gym

Website: Parkour birthday parties

You’ll FLIP for a Party at Breathe Parkour. Come celebrating your child’s birthday in one of the most exciting, action packed party experience in Calgary! Kids will get a Parkour lesson to get you started with a certified coach.

Good to know:

• They can accommodate ages 3 - 5 but there will be an additional charge as they need to schedule this age group outside of regular hours.
• Everyone who comes to Breathe Parkour must have a signed waiver on file.

 

Color Me Mine

Theme: Pottery painting

Age group: 5 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $23 per painter (minimum 8 painters) / unlimited time

Website: Color Me Mine birthday parties

You Pick It! You Paint It! They Fire It! You Take It Home!  Your child will love this fun birthday where kids get to choose and paint their personal piece of art! Unlimited use of paint colors, art supplies, glazing and firing to shining finish.  A Party Instructor will be there to assist with paint selection, set-up and clean-up. Parents of invited guests are asked to drop off their children  and come back to pick them up at the end of the party..however they are more than welcomed to paint in the main studio while the party is ongoing!

Good to know:

• Each kid has a Pottery piece from their Preselected Bronze Party Pieces (Animal figurines).
• $100.00 booking deposit is required for all packages.
• FREE online party invitations are available.
• There is a $5 coupon as a gift for all painters to be used at next visit.
• Finished pieces will be ready for pick up in 7 days. All pieces will be wrapped and bagged separately with artist's name on each bag.
• Additional time is $50+tax per 1/2 hour.

 

Fire Escape

Theme: Pottery painting

Age group: 5 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $85 for 5 children

Website: Fire escape packages

Fire Escape is a walk in Pottery Painting Studio. They have a relaxed and creative atmosphere where you can paint useful and beautiful ceramic items.  Kids will choose a piece of art that they will keep forever!

Good to know:

• For special bookings (outside regular studio hours) you are free to bring your own food and beverages (To do a special booking we require a minimum of 10 painters and a week's notice).
• All packages for 5 kids or teens includes a complimentary 4x4 birthday wishes tile painted by our in-studio artist.
• No studio fee is charged for the birthday person. Any extra kids will be offered the discounted prices up to 9 kids.

Flip Factory

Theme: Gym activities

Age group: 4 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $325.00 for up to 15 kids / 75 minutes activities + 45 minutes party room

Website: Flip Factory birthday parties

With Flip Factory, you will have non-stop activities in the gym supervised by Flip coaches: Mission Impossible, access to 5 trampolines and a giant airbag pit, wall to wall equipment and Reverse Bungee, Ninja Warrior Parties.  And the best part is that your party is the only party in the gym during this time! If your child is all about circus, they also offer a Circus Birthday ( 8 years old and up).

Good to know:

• Note that spots cannot be held and full payment is required at the time of booking.
• Party invitations, a poster for the birthday child are included.
• Tot Spot Birthdays are available for toddlers (separate area)

Jelly Modern Doughnuts

Theme: Doughnuts restaurant

Age group: all ages

Price for a basic birthday: $395 for 10 kids / 2 hours in private room

Website: Jelly Modern Doughnuts parties

Kid’s LOVE doughnuts — and their doughnuts are a healthier alternative that you can feel good about serving! Located in the heart of Calgary, Jelly modern doughnuts offers customized parties in our one of-a-kind venue, Canada’s first exclusive gourmet doughnut bakery cafe. Celebrate with your guests in the sophisticated private party room. Their party planner will be there to meet all of your needs.

Good to know:

• Party includes a downloadable birthday invitation, a party craft, party food, unique loot bag, and doughnut cake.
• They host birthday parties on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday at 11:00am or 2:00 pm.

Vin Gogh Paint Studio

Theme: Art studio

Age group: all ages

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $300 minimum 10 kids / 2 hours party

Website: Vin Gogh parties

Vin Gogh Paint Studio is Calgary's first professional wine and paint studio.  They believe that everyone deserves to experience the joy you get from creating art and being creative. Let the kids enjoy painting and pizza, while the adults relax with a glass of wine. They also provide everything you need including all the project supplies, the artistic direction, step-by-step instructions. When you are done, you will be uplifted and filled with pride, ready to share your masterpiece with the world.

Good to know:

• They offer 3 hour parties, with pizza and juice!
• They also offer cooking classes if painting is not your cup of tea!
• Vin Gogh Studio is equipped with a kitchen and a bar.

Mountain View Bowl

Theme: Bowling

Age group: 5 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at  $14.99 + GST per person / 1 hour bowling + 50 minutes party room

Website: Mountain VIew Bowl parties

Looking for something special to do for your next Birthday Party? Then you would come to the right place. Have a party everyone talks about!  They have a wide variety of food to choose from and you don’t even have to worry about set up and clean-up! The most interesting part of it is their Glow-In-The-Dark Bowling! All you have to bring is the cake!

Good to know:

• Note due to regulations, outside food or beverages are not permitted. Other than a celebratory item ex: cake, cupcakes, ice cream cake, etc.
• They will provide  plates, cups, cutlery and napkins.
• The birthday child will receive a bowling trophy!

 

Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics

Theme: Gymnastic

Age group: 4 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $350 +GST for 16 participants (2 coaches) /  1 hour and 15 minutes in the gym + 1 hour party room

Website: Kyle Shewfelt Birthday parties

Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics are specialize in high quality, low ratio parties that are well thought out with both the birthday child and the parent in mind. Their  gym is the perfect place to celebrate your birthday in Calgary! The last hour is spent in their spacious window filled multi-purpose/birthday room where you can enjoy cake, snacks and open gifts.

Good to know:

• There is a special price for members.

Birthday child gets an official Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics t-shirt!

• In order to keep the party safe and fun, they require you to keep the guest list to a maximum of 16 kids.
• Under age 4 must be accompanied by a parent.

Dance with France

Theme: Dancing class

Age group: 4 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $195 for up to 14 guests / 1 hour dance class +1 hour party room

Website: Dance with France birthday parties

Do you want to have an exciting, fun and unique birthday celebration that you will never forget? Then have a Dance with France Birthday Party! Invite your friends and family members and DANCE!  You choose the style of dance, and they provide the dance instruction, party games,  the fantastic facility and loads of fun!

Good to know:

• A table for the food, chairs, lockers for jackets/shoe storage are available.
• They also have a  little something special for the birthday guest!
• For additional guests, there is a $5/person charge.
• Bookings are done on a first come first serve basis.

Laser City

Theme: Laser tag games

Age group: 5 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $189.99 +GST (10 players/ 2 fun-filled mission)

Website: Laser City packages

This year, try Laser City for an outstanding birthday party! Parents love Laser City because their birthday packages are hassle-free.  Teenagers love LQ for their high-energy, interactive fun.  This game combines the classic game of hide-and-seek and tag with a high tech twist. Their multi-level arenas have swirling fog, energetic music and fun lurking around every corner!

Good to know:

• A deposit is required at time of booking.
• Games are played with the general public but you can book a party with private games.
• Storage is available for gifts.
• Laser City team takes care of the clean-up.
• Fridge and freezer are available for you to store your cake.
• You can get invitations by email or from their website.
• You get a complimentary pass for the birthday person for a future visit.

Krazy Monkey

Theme: Indoor playground

Age group: 11 years old and under

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $188 for up to 10 kids / 1 hour ½  and unlimited playtime after party

Website: Krazy Monkey parties

At Krazy Monkey, expect an unforgettable birthday experience for your kids!  They are here to ensure children have an unforgettable and memorable birthday celebration! You may also bring your own cake or order a custom one through them!

Good to know:

• A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for room reservation.
• Please notify your guests that socks are required at all times.
• No outside food or beverage are allowed but they have food option for birthday party.
• They offer add-ons ($) such as face painting or birthday cake decoration, craft works...

Flying Squirrel

Theme: Indoor trampoline park

Age group: all ages

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $240 for up to 10 children / 2 hours of jump and reserved party table

Website: Flying Squirrel birthday parties

Flying Squirrel is Canada's largest and most exciting spring-loaded urban playground with a wide range of attractions. Choose the ultimate party experience where kids will literally be jumping for joy to have a Super Fly party! Your party host will handle everything from setup to cleanup, which means you get to go home to a clean, quiet house when all the fun is done. Simply leave the mess to them!

Good to know:

• All jumpers are required to have a signed waiver on file.
• All jumpers are also required to have Trampoline Jump Socks which can be purchased at check-in.
• The basic package includes 2 large pizzas, 10 bottles of water, a reserved party table and tablecloths.
• The birthday kid gets a free one-hour jump pass for a  next visit.

Mad Science

Theme: Science (at home parties)

Age group: 5 to 12 years old

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $175 +GST for up to 25 kids / minimum 1 hour

Website: Mad Science packages

Mad Science entertain kids with exciting, high-energy, interactive shows that come to you. You have the option to extend the length of your party with special add-ons, like cotton candy making, bubbling potions, & laser light demonstrations. Children will do amazing and fun activities and  learn the science behind magic, create indoor fireworks, and explore different types of chemical reactions!

Good to know:

• Double-sided Mad Science invitations are available ($)).
• Unbeatable goody bags are also available ($).
• Awesome T-shirts & Lab Coats available ($).

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

Theme: Sports History

Age group: all ages

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $250 +GST for a maximum of 18 party guests (youth and adult) /  2 hours

Website: Sports Hall birthday parties

Plan your next event at Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, and your guests will get a one-of-kind experience celebrating our nation's inspiring sport history! Each birthday party allows you to surround your guests with Canada's greatest sport heroes and to test their skills on many hands-on activities like shadow boxing with Hall of Famer, Lennox Lewis!

Good to know:

• Bookings are required no later than 2 weeks in advance for each birthday party.
• The downstairs space is booked for the party’s private use for the two hour window of the booking. This includes the prep room for storage of any food, beverages, and serving utensils that are brought in by birthday party hosts.
• Canada's Sports Hall of Fame does not provide food or beverage for birthday parties.

 

Treehouse Playground

Theme: Indoor Playground

Age group: 13 years old and under

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $195 +GST for up to 10 kids / 1 hour party room and unlimited play time after party room time

Website: Treehouse birthday parties

Treehouse Playground have a unique place where parents can come and enjoy a comfortable atmosphere while children play freely in a clean, safe and age-appropriate playground.  Bring the kids for a special birthday filled with laugh et games! They will even help you with the party room set up and clean up.

Good to know:

• You will get a Treehouse T-Shirts for Birthday child!
• Kids will take photo time with one of their mascots.
• Colorful napkins, plates, cups and cutlery are included.
• Please make sure everyone is wearing socks...Everyone, both children and parents, have to remove their shoes before entering the facility.
• No outside food or drinks allowed besides the birthday cake for the party room.
• No latex balloons, only the aluminum ones allowed.
• They require a $60 non-refundable deposit to reserve your party room!

Reptile Parties

Theme: Reptile

Age group: all ages

Price for a basic birthday: starts at $155 +GST for up to 10 kids / 1 hour (6-8 reptiles)

Website: Reptile birthday parties

If you are celebrating your child’s birthday, Reptile Parties is a fun, educational, and affordable form of entertainment! What a creative way to entertain the kids! They will meet up close cold-blooded animals such as friendly bearded dragons, amazing frilled dragons, colourful geckos, incredible snakes of all sizes, and even tarantulas and scorpions! They may even come face-to-face with Faith, the 8-foot red tailed boa constrictor!

Good to know:

• There is no charge for adults.
• Reptiles are scheduled based on availability and interest.
• The VIP package makes the birthday child feel special as they get to hold a reptile of their choice! Package includes 2 additional animals.

Crock-A-Doodle

Theme: Pottery painting

Age group: 4 years old and up

Price for a basic birthday:  start at $20 per guest (minimum 8 guests)

Website: Crok a doodle packages

At Crock A Doodle, both kids and parents will love the idea of painting their own pottery!  This is a colourful and creative fun for girls and boys of every age. Kids will get creative and enjoy some hands-on fun creating their own amazing pottery pieces. Kids will also get the chance to bring  back their birthday memories and pottery pieces that will last forever!

 

Good to know:

• Pricing includes pottery pieces, paints, instruction.
• All kids get to choose their own piece of pottery.
• You get free party invitations – pick up in studio or on their website.
• You get a  free Celebration handprint plate for the birthday child.
• You can use the colourful private party room/area for an hour of painting fun, based on a minimum of 8 kids.

Altadore Gymnastic Club

Theme: Gymnastic

Age group: all ages

Price for a basic birthday: starts at  $260 +GST for up to 8 kids  / 1 hour gym + 45 minutes party room

Website: Altadore Gym packages

Looking for somewhere to host you next party or booking? Come to Altadore!  Games, bars, bounce house, floor, foam pit and more – it’s all a part of the action at an Altadore Party!  Every booking includes enthusiastic, qualified and friendly coaches.

Good to know:

• Bring your own cake and goodies to re-fuel in the Party Room after your fun filled time in the gym!
• It is better if you book your party two weeks in advance.
• They will require a $210 deposit at the time of booking. The remaining balance will be charged to your credit card on file after the party.