Birthday parties can be a TON of work. Luckily, Denver and the surrounding areas, are full of venues willing to take on the entertaining, the set up, clean up and sometimes even the food prep making parents breathe a sigh of relief! Categorized by age, we have compiled our top picks for places perfect to give your birthday boy or girl the day of their dreams while giving mom and dad the opportunity to sit back and watch the fun.
Scroll through to find the best places to host your child’s birthday party in Denver.
Toddler/Young Child Birthday Party Venues in Denver
There’s a reason sand is such a popular attraction with children. Kids Dig has capitalized on the entertaining substance by providing a site filled with sandboxes and all the toys and equipment aspiring construction workers will love. Boys and girls ages 7 and under will enjoy an hour of play in a private box with over 10 tons of sand, followed by a 30 minute private celebration. Kids Dig provides a t-shirt and balloon for the guest of honor, as well as party favors and accessories (i.e., plates, cups, napkins, utensils & bottled water). Parents provide the food, drink, birthday cake and ice cream.
Tumble Haus is a membership based activity gym with emphasis on aesthetics, style and comfort. Their birthday parties are customizable, and allow kids to tumble and run until their hearts are content. Parents can relax with a mimosa bar (available for purchase) and not have to worry about lifting a finger.
Art Spark Creative Studio has mastered the party for budding artists. Children ages 3 and up can immerse themselves in creative play, making their way around the workshop in different capacities. Guests will each take home a unique, individualized piece of art, and perhaps a small treat provided by the host. Art Spark is ideal for smaller parties, and is a drop-off only venue due to the space constraints.
Elementary-Aged Birthday Party Venues in Denver
Kids can jump, flip and spin for two hours at Defy Denver, then enjoy provided pizza and drinks in a private party room after.
Urban Air Adventure Park offers a similar experience, while also providing premium options for kids to battle bumper cars, take part in a ropes course or a trapeze.
Movement RiNo Climbing Gym includes 90 minutes of supervised climbing, dedicated instructors and any needed gear. Recommended age is 6 and up. This would also be a great space for pre-teens and teens!
The Downtown Aquarium offers quite the birthday experience. Unique themes are available, including a “Walk the Plank” party where guests can snorkel, receive a behind the scenes tour and a meal!
Hammonds Candies is perfect for those with a sweet tooth! Various levels and prices are available, but most offer a tour of the candy factory, unique candy making experience, pizza lunch and drinks, goodie bags and a special treat for the guest of honor.
“Parkour” is all the rage with kids, focusing on jumping, swinging and perhaps a few things parents might deem on the cusp of dangerous. At APEX Denver Parkour and Athletics kids 6 and up can host a party while strengthening their mobility, building up some bravery and burning energy.
At Ceramics in the City, parties are 90 minutes long for children 6 and up. A studio team member will set up, facilitate and clean. Guests will leave their projects at the facility to be glazed and fired, to be picked up in less than a week. Groups are welcome to enjoy cake after pottery is completed.
Fit for a princess indeed, Little Princess Spa in Superior, will make the birthday girl and her friends feel like royalty for the day. The premium options are expensive, but boast an extensive list of amenities and perks for the party goers and their moms, including 15+ customized themes.
My Party Spa provides similar services, but brings the party to your home or venue. They are a mobile unit, and provide everything needed to host a pampering or fun-filled soiree for little ones who love to be doted on. The service is not just for girls, boys can also host fun Roblox, slime or art parties!
TOCA Denver seems to be the ultimate place for kids to run wild while parents sit back and relax. With a multitude of party options ranging from NERF wars, soccer or dodgeball to jumping on inflatables, this facility has it all. A party host handles the set up, food, wrangling the kids and clean up! Where do we sign?!
Do your little ones love to watch American Ninja Warrior? Then Ninja Nation is the place they should be for their next birthday. Participants can defy gravity and swing from bars until it’s time to enjoy cake and open presents.
Denver Botanic Gardens hosts parties for nature lovers in two different formats. For those ages 2-10, parties can be hosted at the Mordecai Children’s Garden. The facility provides the space, decorations and party favors, while children play and discover. Everyone leaves with a potted plant and seed packets!
A second option takes place at the Plains Conservation Center. Guests can choose between two packages. A Prairie Safari Party includes a safari ride onto the prairie to explore the plants and animals that live at the Plains Conservation Center, scavenger hunts, animal themed crafts and a potted plant to take home. Older children can substitute the craft for an owl pellet or flower dissection. A Homestead Village Party includes a wagon ride to the homestead village, visit and feeding the farm animals, optional 1800s costumes, old-fashioned games and a potted plant as a party favor.
Pre-Teen and Teen Birthday Party Venues in Denver
Adams Mystery Playhouse produces age appropriate and kid-friendly interactive mystery parties, perfect for those in elementary or middle school. Mystery participants receive special time on stage, reading clues and a chance to become deputy detectives.
Archery Dodgeball? What a mashup! Archery Games Denver is providing a one-of-a-kind experience to rough and tumble kids. Groups will battle it out with bows and foam-tipped arrows. The rules are basically dodgeball; start on opposite sides, run to the middle to grab an arrow, start shooting, but don’t get hit! Order food, drinks and cake to be enjoyed in their designated area for 45 minutes after playtime has ended.
Monster Mini Golf is a unique venue providing a 90-minute reservation in a haunted mansion room, age-appropriate hosted activities, 18 Holes of Monster Mini Golf and arcade play with prizes. The venue sets up the room, handles all needs, entertains and cleans up. Sounds like a dream for both kids and parents!
Epic Escape Games boasts two locations in Denver and a multitude of escape rooms that pre-teens and teens will adore. Guests can enjoy the suspense and then open gifts, eat and hang out for an hour afterward in a private room. The birthday boy or girl leaves with a special puzzle prize box.
Aerial Cirque Over Denver hosts “Greatest Showman” party! Parties include 1.5 hr of aerial dance instruction on silks and trapeze! Add-ons available for extra time, professional circus performances or an “Anne Wheeler” character party.
Elitch Gardens provides the thrills for 8-15 guests. A nice spot for older children, different packages can provide just the tickets at a discounted rate or upgraded options with meal vouchers and cupcakes.
Denver moms, any venues that should be added to this list? Ideal locations must have plentiful fun with little to no output from parents!
