To spice things up–and make your life easier–consider a dedicated event venue as a birthday party idea for your kid! 

Will your child like arts and crafts or are they more active and prefer jumping and running around to their heart’s content? Maybe they love running around in the sun, but you’d like an indoor party that can work rain or shine.  

The possibilities are endless, which is why we’ve put together a list of the best birthday party ideas in Orlando that your child will adore! 

Rebounderz 

Can you think of a place where you can choose from trampolines galore (including trampoline basketball and dodgeball), laser tag, foam pits, and ninja warrior courses? Or a mix of them all? At Rebounderz in Orlando, you can choose from an endless number of birthday party ideas at Rebounderz to keep your child smiling all day. 

Every birthday party idea should come with two practical aspects for parents: safety and affordability. Rest assured, this isn’t our first rodeo. We’ve hosted countless birthday parties centering on various activities, and our Google Reviews demonstrate parent satisfaction with our affordable prices and safety. 

What birthday party idea are you leaning towards? Dodgeball? We have it. Trampolines? Check. A super adventurous ninja warrior obstacle course that’s timed to amp up the competition? We got it. Virtual reality, arcades, climbing walls, indoor playgrounds? We’re serious — any idea you have, we probably have it! Rebounderz is one of Orlando’s best kid’s birthday party venues for a reason. 

Contact us to help us plan your kid’s birthday party today! 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Trampolines: Kids will enjoy jumping into cool poses, flipping, and bouncing around for hours. 
• Trampoline Dodgeball & Basketball: Give the classic kid’s game and sport some extra bounce in these fun twists with trampolines!
• Ninja Warrior: An obstacle course with nets, ropes, and balls. You can even time your course in our competition add-on to any birthday party. The winner gets their photo on our wall AND the chance of winning a $100 gift card!
• Air Pit and Foam Pit: Enjoy playing and sinking in foam with this classic birthday party idea. 
• XTreme Tower: For those that just want to test their boundaries with a big jump.
• Indoor Playground: Kids will play here for hours if they could, enjoying every component of Rebounderz jungle-gym! 
• Arcade: For the gamers that find adventure in beating high scores and winning cool prizes! 
• The Gauntlet Space Climb: Kids can channel their inner monkey with this supported climb to new heights! 
• Virtual Reality: An active, exhilarating, and futuristic experience!
• Themed Climbing Walls: For kids that always felt dissatisfied with the playground climbing wall, our themed walls will satisfy every specific niche, from lego walls to buildings.

Birthday Party Rates  

Rebounderz offers four birthday packages that come with a 2-hour private room, drinks, pizza,  75 minutes of playtime, and Rebounderz socks. In addition to the packages below, you can upgrade with various add-ons (like the private dodgeball game we mentioned). 

• Five Star General package: $460 for up to 20 participants
• Major Rick’s Party Package: $390 for up to 15 participants
• Sergeant Party Package: $290 for up to 10 participants
• Glow Party Package: $349 for up to 12 participants. (Friday and Saturday night events only). 

Museum of Illusions 

The magician’s birthday party is often overdone, but for kids that want a taste of magic that’s unique, the Museum of Illusions in Orlando offers a great alternative. Peppered with rooms that challenge your perception of reality, kids will be awed at the convincing tricks these illusions play on their eyes and minds. 

While the Museum of Illusions certainly offers a sense of novelty to the traditional birthday party, note that it’s one of the pricier venues on our list and seems to fall short in its birthday party offerings. Plus, the group visit isn’t distinct as a birthday party, with no private room or pizza for the kids. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options

• Museum of Illusions walkthrough, group visit

 Birthday Party Rates 

• Groups of 15 or more can secure a discounted rate of $18.99/person
• Single ticket for weekday entry – $19.99/person
• Single ticket for weekend entries – $26.99/adult (ages 13+), $22.99/children (ages 3-12) 

Wonderworks Orlando 

Wonderworks Orlando is located on the famous International Drive, offering fun activities for children and adults and makes for an impressive birthday party idea. Kids will enjoy endless (100) hands-on experiences that give them a solid blend of fun and education. What we like about Wonderworks is its versatility. 

The extreme weather zone mimics winds, rains, and heat, while the space discovery zone imitates an out-of-world experience! Kids that don’t care for the exhibits can run downstairs to play some laser tag if they choose. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Wonder Mania Party: Ropes course, laser tag, and exhibit access. 
• Outta Control Party: Magic comedy show, dinner, and exhibits as add-ons 

Birthday Party Rates 

• Wonder Mania Party: $375 plus tax for up to 12 people
• Outta Control Party: $26 per adult and $18 per child for at least 12 people
  • $18 add-on for exhibits
• Party Add-Ons: Mad Science (Experiments) – $250
  • Professor Wonder appearance

The Crayola Experience

There are plenty of birthday party ideas in the arts and crafts realm. For the artistic birthday child, the Crayola Experience offers creativity galore. Known for the giant blue crayon, the Crayola Experience hosts countless birthday parties every year where kids can color and craft till their faces (or hands) turn blue. A great birthday party idea could be to have kids color and create a figure of their choosing and have other kids guess what they drew! 

One drawback for the Crayola Experience is its lack of versatility. While kids can color and craft all day, there isn’t as much opportunity to burn off some energy. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Razzmatazz Package: 1-hour private room access, unlimited access to venue attractions, party supplies, drinks. 
• Marvelous Package: All of the above plus pizza. 

Birthday Party Rates 

Try to book a birthday party with at least 15 kids so that you can secure the discounted group rate. The Crayola Experience’s party packages all include the following: 

• 1-hour access to private party room 
• Unlimited fruit punch and lemonade during room time
• Printable invitations
• Party supplies
• Special gift for the birthday child

Razzmatazz Package – $334 for 19 attendees, with more guests permitted at an extra cost. 

Mauvelous Package – $375 for 19 attendees. This package adds on three 16” pizzas. 

Tree Trek Adventure Park 

If your child loves obstacle courses in gym class, Tree Trek Adventure Park takes that to an entirely different level (literally)! Based high in the trees of a forest, Tree Trek’s aerial courses challenge children with ladders, nets, and ropes to give them the ultimate adventure. 

This makes for a great birthday party idea, especially if you create a little competition amongst the kids! Calculate how long it takes for each kid to complete the course and reward the winner with a special prize. Or, let the birthday child take a zip-line and snap some photos of their journey!

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

Specific course features can be tailored to your needs, but most birthday party options include zip lines, aerial obstacle courses, Tarzan swings, and nets. 

Birthday Party Rates 

You won’t find specific package rate information on Tree Trek’s website, but they advise you to inquire for a quote if your birthday party has 10 or more people.

• Regular Adult admission: $56.95 plus tax
• Junior (9-11) admission: $44.95 plus tax
• Kids: (6-8) admission: $24.85 plus tax

Orlando Science Center 

The Orlando Science Center is for the mad scientist at heart! If you’re looking for a birthday party idea that combines fun with education, you’ll love the exhibits here. While the birthday party package includes admission to exhibits like Food Heroes, DinoDigs, NatureWorks, and the Kinetic Zone, you might consider some other attractions outside of the package as a unique birthday party idea. 

For example, the Digital Adventure Theater will wow the kids with 2D films accompanied by 7.1 surround sound and 4L Digital projection – the ultimate, immersive, show experience. Unique Science Live! shows include a “High Voltage” Show about electricity or the Kaboom! Show about explosives! 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Standard Science Party Package: Admission to all exhibits, cake, pizza, dedicated host
• Food Add-ons: Fruits, sandwiches, and more. 

Birthday Party Rates 

• Standard Science Party Package – $400 for the general public for 27 people; $350 for members
• Extra guests – $12.50 per person for every person over 27 people. 

Planet Obstacle 

Planet Obstacle gives kids the chance to course through interactive obstacle courses, with no shortage of different activities like bumper cars, rock climbing walls, or zip-lines. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Jupiter – 2H (No Food): 2 hours of play and party time
• Jupiter – 2H (With Food): 2 hours of play and party time, with food (pizza)
• Little Super Star (ages 3-4y old): Unlimited Access

Birthday Party Rates 

Each of Planet Obstacle’s party packages permits 10 guests, plus the birthday child. You’ll enjoy 2 hours of play and party time, along with decorations and play socks. 

• Jupiter – 2H (no food): $245.95 for 2 hours, reserved table only – no private room. 
• Jupiter – 2H (with food): $295.95 for two hours, reserved table plus three 14” pizzas.
• Little Super Star (ages 3-4y old): $345.95 for all of the above, plus unlimited all-day play and a private room. 

RDV Ice Den 

Is your child a hockey pro, a figure-skating enthusiast, or just likes to have fun? RDV Ice Den might be a great birthday party venue, hosting a few fun ice-themed birthday party ideas. You might want to have a “Frozen” themed birthday party where kids can dress up as characters from the popular kids’ movie. 

While the birthday party packages don’t offer this, you might consider hosting a smaller party and hiring a figure skating coach to put on a lesson for the kids! 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Bronze Party: Coach, skate rental, admission for up to 15. Includes pizza and a special gift for the birthday child. 
• Gold Party: All the above for up to 18 people, along with colored decorations, more pizza, and loot bags.
• Platinum Party: All the above with custom-themed decorations
• Hourly Party: 1.5 hours of ice skating, party coach, skate admission, and rental for 8

Birthday Party Rates 

• Bronze Party: $350 plus tax
• Gold Party: $450 plus tax
• Platinum Party: $500 plus tax
• Hourly Party:  $175 plus tax

Disney Springs

Disney Springs is an entertainment complex within Walt Disney World that hosts shopping, dining, movies, bowling, and other activities. The complex has rides like mini trains and carousels but doesn’t offer any party packages. This means you’ll have to handle the planning yourself and be prepared for lines and obstacles, since you won’t have a dedicated space. 

Despite the extra work, this could be a great way to infuse some more creativity into your birthday party idea. Does your child like movies? Just buy 10 tickets so they can all enjoy the same one, and after that, perhaps the kids can all choose a stuffed animal that they like in the shopping center. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

No party packages, and activities cost a la carte. 

Birthday Party Rates 

Check Disney Springs’ website for more details. 

Mad Science Orlando

Looking for a science-themed birthday party? Mad Science Orlando is a great option for kids with a taste for the strange and bizarre world of chemistry! A Slime Time birthday theme lets your entire group create 3 different kinds of slime, while Bubbling Bubbles teaches kids about bubbles and lets them fill theirs with gas!

One fun birthday idea could be to have a contest where the blower of the biggest gas bubble wins a prize! 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

Contact Mad Science Orlando for packages.

Birthday Party Rates 

Contact Mad Science Orlando for rates

Farris & Fosters Chocolate Factory 

Are there ways to have sweet-themed birthday party ideas? Farris & Fosters Chocolate Factory offers a suitable option, hosting birthday parties for groups of up to 30 people. This event venue offers the ultimate chocolate attraction. 

Kids can learn how to create the chocolates they enjoy so much in Farris & Fosters’ chocolate-making experience, which teaches them how to create chocolate pizzas with delicious, tooth-decaying gummy-bear decorations! 

Farris & Fosters’ scores points for stroking your sweet tooth, but all of the sugar might not make this every parent’s first choice of a birthday party idea for their kid. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Chocolate-Covered Happy Birthday: 3 chocolate recipe lessons, hats and aprons, pizza lunch, and cake. 

Birthday Party Rates 

• $14 per person (under 12 people)
• $13 per person (over 12 people)

Central Florida Zoo

Most kids are animal lovers, making the Central Florida Zoo a unique birthday party idea for kids in preschool up to junior school grads! The birthday child will love the wild sites of tropical birds, fierce jungle predators, or sly reptiles. One great birthday idea for the zoo is to have a bingo game going in the group. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• ZOOper Birthday: Minimum of 15 people, includes zoo admission, indoor-themed party room, and themed decorations.

Birthday Party Rates

$18 per person. 

Fun Spot America 

Fun Spot America is an ideal amusement park, renowned for its suspenseful, adventure-bringing rides like the Hurricane and Swing Ride. An idea for those afraid of heights is to check out the park’s splash pad or arcade! There’s something for everyone at Fun Spot, but you’ll pay a premium price for their attractions. 

Amusement parks are great birthday party ideas for parents with the budget and patience, as supervising a bunch of kids in such a large space might be stressful. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Unlimited Armband Party Package: No private room, but reserved outdoor table if you purchase a minimum food order; Unlimited rides, except the SkyCoaster.
• Arcade Party Package: Fun Spot cash, pizzas and drinks, party supplies.
• The Ultimate Party Package: Unlimited rides and go-karts, arcade cards, and pizzas and drinks (for 7 people).

Birthday Party Rates 

• Unlimited Armband Party Package: $319.60
• Arcade Party Package: $109.95

Holiday Inn Resort & Waterpark 

Water guns, water balloons, and waterslides all get kids pumped with excitement. A water-themed event is a great birthday party idea, especially on a hot summer day! After getting wet, kids will enjoy the option to play laser tag and mini-golf.

The one drawback is the price. If your child’s birthday is during the Holiday Inn’s hot season, you’ll face premium pricing that will add up the more people you invite. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

Request information from the Holiday Inn for party details.

Birthday Party Rates 

Request information from the Holiday Inn for quotes.

What is the best idea for kids’ birthday parties in Orlando? 

Rebounderz takes the cake when it comes to unique, fun kids’ birthday ideas (pun intended). The options are endless, from trampolines galore to climbing adventures and ninja warrior obstacle courses. And, parents will feel comfortable with our extensive safety measures to keep their kids safe while they have the time of their lives! 

Have any specific birthday party ideas you want to try at Rebounderz? Contact us today — we’d love to work with you to give your child the ultimate gift!

As a parent, coming up with ideas for your kids’ birthday parties can feel like a lot–everyone wants something fun, new, and engaging. That’s why so many parents seek the best kid’s birthday party venues in Orlando — to give their children an unforgettable birthday experience. 

Orlando has no shortage of birthday party venues, even outside of the renowned international drive, from laser tag to trampoline dodgeball. A family entertainment center offers a wide range of exciting and safe activities for a child to enjoy their birthday party. 

But, how do you pick from some of the best kid’s birthday party venues in Orlando? Are you looking for inflatable attractions? Princesses? Science experiments? (Spoiler alert: Rebounderz has something for everyone!)

Ready to explore a world of child-like wonder and adventure? Today we’ll look at various factors, like the cost of admission, decorations, themes, activities, attractions, and more activities to help you pick the best option for your kid’s next birthday party in Orlando! 

Rebounderz 

Kids want fun and exciting experiences at their fingertips…enter Rebounderz! Rebounderz offers kids of all ages the ultimate variety of attractions to keep them happy without sacrificing safety. 

Whether it’s rock climbing or trampolines, or one of the many other activities we offer–see the list below–parents can rest assured knowing their child is playing in a facility that’s taken every safety precaution, from safety gear and trampoline corners to structure regulations and COVID-19 protocols. 

Looking to express your culture or have a unique theme for your child’s birthday? Rebounderz has experience with many different types of birthday celebrations, from Latin American Quinceneras to Korean Doljanchi. 

Our customers cite in our Google Reviews that their children had a blast. Parents were impressed with our up-to-date renovations, customer service, variety of activities, and affordable price. We’ve also done countless themed birthdays, from princesses to army rangers. 

Safety? Check. Variety of attractions? Check. Adventure? Check. Not having to worry about whether it’s too hot, too cold, windy or rainy? Quadruple check. Rebounderz has it all as one of Orlando’s best kid’s birthday party venues.

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Trampolines: For kids to bounce, flip, and jump high as the sky either alone or with a group
• Trampoline Dodgeball & Basketball: Exactly what it sounds like! 
• Ninja Warrior: An obstacle course with nets, ropes, and balls.
• Trampoline Basketball Slam: For an extra bit of height on your free-throw.
• Air Pit and Foam Pit: Safe and clean silly fun!
• XTreme Tower: For those that just want to test their boundaries with a big jump.
• Indoor Playground: Slides, swings, and the sought-after jungle gym!
• Arcade: For the gamer kids that have their eyes on cool prizes.
• The Gauntlet Space Climb: A supported rope climb to new heights!
• Virtual Reality: For the kid ahead of their time!
• Themed Climbing Walls: From lego walls to buildings, try a climbing wall that takes you to new heights. 

Birthday Party Rates  

Each birthday package includes a private room that will be kept available for the 2-hour duration of your party, pizza with drinks, 75 minutes of playtime, and Rebounderz socks. Upgrades to food and activity offerings can be added with additional fees.

• Five Star General package: $460 for up to 20 participants
• Major Rick’s Party Package: $390 for up to 15 participants
• Sergeant Party Package: $290 for up to 10 participants
• Glow Party Package: $349 for up to 12 participants. Note that this package is for Friday and Saturday night events only. 

Museum of Illusions 

The Museum of Illusions in Orlando is a unique venue for both kids and adults to enjoy optical and graphic illusions. A great memory for the photo album, kids will love the strange, exotic sights that they’d likely never see elsewhere; The Museum of Illusions allows bookings for birthdays with a great capacity of 200 people. 

While some may love the experience, others might crave more activities for their children throughout the event, and it is one of the pricier venues on this list.

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Museum of Illusions walkthrough, with various rooms. 

Birthday Party Rates 

Enquire about a group visit for information about rates, and expect a response between 24-48 hours. Group visits must be booked at least 7 days in advance. 

• Groups of 15 or more can request a group booking at a discounted rate of $18.99/person
• Single ticket for weekday entry –$19.99/person
• Single ticket for weekend entries – $26.99/adult (ages 13+), $22.99/children (ages 3-12) 

The Crayola Experience

The Crayola Experience is a household name for many Americans, known for the giant blue crayon, or activity studio to cut paste and craft fun characters, from rock stars to jungle explorers. 

Outside of Orlando, they also have a few other locations throughout the US including Plano, Texas, Chandler, Arizona, Easton, Pennsylvania and Mall of America, Minnesota. Kids really enjoy the hands-on, creative fun activities that Crayola offers. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Razzmatazz Package: Private room for 1 hour, access to attractions, drinks (juice), and party supplies.
• Marvelous Package: Everything from the Razzmatazz package plus pizza. 

Birthday Party Rates 

Group rates are offered for groups with 15+ guests. Their party packages include private party room access for 1 hour, unlimited fruit punch and lemonade during room time, free printable invitations, party supplies, and a special gift for the birthday child.

• Razzmatazz Package – $334 for 19 attendees, with more guests permitted at an extra cost. 
• Mauvelous Package – $375 for 19 attendees. This package adds on three 16” pizzas. 

Tree Trek Adventure Park 

If your kid enjoys monkey bars and jungle gyms at school playgrounds, Tree Trek Adventure Park will be a lovely place to have a birthday party. Taking all the climbing fun outdoors, Tree Trek Adventure Park is an aerial obstacle course with ropes, nets, ladders, and climbing (with support, of course) amidst the trees of a pine forest. The venue also hosts birthday parties that feature a zip line, picnic benches for cake and food, and access to the aerial obstacle course. 

While this venue is a great outdoor option, it can be on the more expensive end, and is definitely for the more adventurous child–versus someone who might be afraid of heights. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

Your birthday party experience can be tailored to your group’s needs, but may include:

• Zip lines
• Leaping into nets
• Tarzan swings 
• Aerial obstacle course

Birthday Party Rates 

Tree Trek Adventure Park doesn’t list it’s group and party packages online. They ask that you inquire online or via phone for a quote (groups of 10 or more). 

• Regular Adult admission: $56.95 plus tax
• Junior (9-11) admission: $44.95 plus tax
• Kids: (6-8) admission: $24.85 plus tax

Orlando Science Center 

Some children prefer the wonder of science experiments over running, jumping, and obstacle courses. The Orlando Science Center is a hands-on science museum where kids can enjoy various exhibits, like Kids Town, NatureWorks, DinoDigs, TinyGreenHome, and more! The Science Center offers different themed birthday party packages, from party animals to weird science. 

Party packages include science center admission, pizza and cupcakes, personal party host, and STEM activities. It’s great for the inquisitive child, but maybe not the best fit for kids who love activity and adventure. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Standard Science Party Package: Science center admission, cake, pizza, and host
• Food Add-ons: Fruits, sandwiches, and more. 

Birthday Party Rates 

• Standard Science Party Package – $350 for members, $400 for the general public for 27 people.
• Extra guests – $12.50 per person for every person over 27 people. 

Planet Obstacle 

Planet Obstacle offers what the name suggests: interactive, fun obstacle courses with activities like bumper cars, zip lines, rock climbing walls, and of course: obstacle courses! 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Jupiter – 2H (No Food): 2 hours of play and party time
• Jupiter – 2H (With Food): 2 hours of play and party time, with food
• Little Super Star (ages 3-4y old): Unlimited Access

Birthday Party Rates 

Planet Obstacle has three party packages for 10 guests plus the birthday child. Each includes 2 hours of play and party time, socks, and decorations. 

• Jupiter – 2H (no food): $245.95, reserved table only – no private room. 
• Jupiter – 2H (with food): $295.95 all of the above plus three 14” pizzas of your choice.
• Little Super Star (ages 3-4y old): $345.95 for all of the above, plus unlimited all day play and a private room. 

RDV Ice Den 

The RDV Ice Den offers various activities and attractions for adults and children on the ice. From figure skating to ice hockey, children will enjoy an ice-themed adventure while they glide across the venue’s well-kept ice rinks. 

While this would undoubtedly be a fun outing for some kids, if there’s a variety of interests, a venue that offers lots of different types of activities could be a better fit. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options

• Bronze Party: Skate rental and admission for 15, party coach, pizzas, and birthday gift
• Gold Party: Everything from the bronze party plus 3 more guests, more pizza, goodie bags, and solid-colored decorations
• Platinum Party: Everything from the Gold Party plus custom-themed decorations
• Hourly Party: 1.5 hours of ice skating, party coach, skate admission, and rental for 8

Birthday Party Rates 

• Bronze Party: $350 plus tax
• Gold Party: $450 plus tax
• Platinum Party: $500 plus tax
• Hourly Party:  $175 plus tax

Disney Springs

An entertainment complex within Walt Disney World, Disney Springs offers countless activities, like shopping, dining, bowling, movies, and more. Kids will be excited by the various rides on offer like the carousels, mini trains, and an amphicar experience that resembles a boat trip. 

Disney Springs is great–but it doesn’t offer organized birthday parties. In this case, you’d have to set up the party on your own, which will definitely add some work. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

Disney Springs doesn’t offer birthday packages; instead, it’s a price-efficient way to enjoy some aspects of Disney World on a budget. You’ll have to pay per person to use any activities like rides or bowling, which vary by activity. 

Birthday Party Rates 

Check Disney Springs’ website for more details. 

Wonderworks Orlando 

An international drive icon, Wonderworks Orlando offers an entertainment + educational experience for adults and children, with 100 different hands-on experiences. Each area offers families a different, interactive attraction, from the extreme weather zone to the space discovery zone. 

On top of the educational exhibits, kids will enjoy the adventure zone downstairs, where they can embark on a ropes course or laser tag. 

But, there are some drawbacks. A huge company like Wonderworks is often riddled with overcrowding – this could be stressful for both parents and children, and especially troublesome while COVID-19 is still around. It can also be somewhat expensive for events. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Wonder Mania Party: Laser tag, ropes course, and access to all exhibits
• Outta Control Party: With dinner and a magic comedy show, with the option to add on exhibits

Birthday Party Rates 

• • Wonder Mania Party: $375 plus tax (12 people)

• Outta Control Party: $26 per adult and $18 per child (12 person minimum)

• • • $18 add-on for exhibits

• Party Add-Ons: Mad Science (Experiments) – $250

• • Professor Wonder appearance

Mad Science Orlando

Mad Science Orlando is a birthday venue for aspiring scientists and chemists. It hosts fun attractions like chemical reactions, hovercraft rides, cotton candy cooking lessons, and other educational programs. All birthday parties entail fun, educational science experiments with add-ons for birthday party food (pizza, etc.). 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

Contact Mad Science Orlando for packages.

Birthday Party Rates 

Contact Mad Science Orlando for rates. 

Farris & Fosters Chocolate Factory 

Farris & Fosters Chocolate Factory hosts birthday parties for groups up to 30 people, and includes cooking experiences for sweets like chocolate pizzas with gummy bear decorations, and cookies dipped in a chocolate waterfall. Kids with sweet tooths (so, everyone) will love the chocolate madness at Farris & Fosters.

 Parents will also like the price point, as it sits at a reasonable $14 per person. The only thing missing? Variety. Chocolate is fun and all, but there aren’t many opportunities for adventure or activities other than chocolate making. 

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

• Chocolate-Covered Happy Birthday: Hats and aprons, 3 chocolate-making activities, one hour of cake, and pizza. 

Birthday Party Rates 

• $14 per person (under 12 people)
• $13 per person (over 12 people)

Central Florida Zoo

The Central Florida Zoo is well-known for its wide offerings of animal exhibits. From wild cats and toucans to monkeys and reptiles, the zoo is a top spot for wildlife exploration. Some fun activities include giraffe feeding and zip-line courses.

• ZOOper Birthday: Zoo admission, indoor-themed party room, zoo decorations, for a minimum of 15 people.

Birthday Party Rates 

• $18 per person

Fun Spot America 

Fun Spot Orlando is a well-known American amusement park favorite, with rides like the Mine Blower, White Lightning, Sky Coaster, and Hurricane. They offer various birthday packages that all include free admission to the amusement park, but having a birthday party with lots of kids in such a large space could be stressful.  

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

Unlimited Armband Party Package: Unlimited rides, except the SkyCoaster; outdoor table with minimum food purchase;. 

Arcade Party Package: Fun Spot cash, pizzas and drinks, party supplies.

The Ultimate Party Package: Unlimited rides and go-karts, arcade cards, and pizzas and drinks (for 7 people).

Birthday Party Rates 

Unlimited Armband Party Package: $319.60

Arcade Party Package: $109.95

The Ultimate Party Package: $389.60

Holiday Inn Resort & Waterpark 

Orlando’s Holiday Inn Waterpark is a great option for a birthday party on a hot day. Featuring a lagoon water park, mini-golf course, and Bank Heist Laser Tag Challenge, the venue hosts many different play activities for kids.

Birthday Party Activities & Options 

Request information from the Holiday Inn for party details.

Birthday Party Rates 

Request information from the Holiday Inn for quotes.

What is the best idea for kids’ birthday parties in Orlando? 

Rebounderz is one of, if not the best, kid’s birthday party venues in Orlando. With endless activities and attractions–like the Ninja Warrior Course, Virtual Reality, Arcade, and Trampoline attraction–we offer something for everyone, including the parents! With great prices and activity options, robust safety measures, and lots of experience hosting events, you can’t go wrong with Rebounderz!

Ready to book a fabulous birthday party for your child? Contact us today!

As 2019 begins, the holiday season may be ending, but the birthday party planning season never ends! As one of the nation’s top kids birthday party venues, Rebounderz knows a thing or two about birthday party planning, and how to throw one unforgettable party for your guest of honor. Join us in today’s post as we discuss some of the hottest trending birthday party activities for kids.

Make and Take Party Favors

“Make and take” project party favors have always been casually around, but are making big trends recently as parents attempt to come up with fun party activities as well as neat party favors that won’t get tossed as soon as the guest gets home. We support this trend because it not only cuts costs by being a two-for-one but it also encourages kids to exercise their active creativity and play together in a productive fashion. The project can be as simple as painting a themed wood cutout or as elaborate as a personalized t-shirt. Whatever your project or favor, it will keep the kids at the party actively engaged and then they get to take their creations home with them!

Build-Your-Own Snack Station

Build-your-own snack stations are another trend that has casually been around since the beginning of celebrations. This may be a hot trending kids birthday party idea because it helps reduce food waste, ensures each kid will like their treat and allows children with allergies to avoid what they cannot have without missing out. You can set up a frozen yogurt bar with all the toppings, or serve plain cupcakes and let each kid decorate their own. This also helps free you from the burden of perfecting your icing art technique.

Family Entertainment Center Parties

Family entertainment centers like Rebounderz indoor trampoline parks have always catered to party planners. However, in the last few years, kids birthday party trends have leaned toward hosting at a local family entertainment center. We think this may be because parents have finally caught on to the benefits! When you host your kid’s birthday party at Rebounderz, our staff will set up the party, host it, and then clean up. This means all that you have to do is reserve the date, send the invitations, and bring the cake — yes, it really IS that easy! And, the kids go home exhausted, giving their parents the relaxation they deserve so much! A tired child is a well-behaved child.

At Rebounderz of Sacramento, we are excited to be the newest indoor trampoline park and family entertainment center in the area. Our facility is packed with fun and exciting things for children of all ages to engage in. Contact us online or by phone to reserve your kid’s birthday party date today! And, if you feel up to it, you can try all three of these fun birthday party trends.

If you have a child born during the winter season, you may already know what a challenge it is to plan their birthday parties. The winter is often very cold, icy, and not appropriate for outdoor play. So, how can you still plan a fun birthday party in the winter? In this blog, we will go over some party ideas you can browse through. Hopefully, by reading this blog, you will get inspired to plan a truly unforgettable birthday party for your child.

Ice Skating Party

Since it is the winter, you have the opportunity to use the weather to your advantage. Because of this, you can plan an ice skating or hockey birthday party for your children. Because it is cold outside, they can use the weather to participate in fun winter-time sports. Ice skating is an incredible pastime that requires patience and balance. With an ice skating party, you can get every one of your guests to participate in a fun and easy activity. And, best of all, ice skating involves more physical activity than you would think. Because of this, your children can unknowingly get the physical exercise they need.

The downside of this type of party:
There are downsides to this type of birthday party that are hard to ignore. For one, if you have a birthday party in an ice rink, you have to be used to the cold temperature inside. Because the ice rink needs to be kept at a certain temperature to keep the ice frozen, your guests may have to bundle up for the entire duration of the party. Not only that, but ice skating can be a bit tricky to get the hang of. If your party is filled with ungraceful participants, falls are bound to happen. And, if you have smaller children, tears may be inevitable.

Movie Party

It is hard to go wrong with a movie party. With this type of birthday party, your little one and their closest friends can enjoy a movie of their choosing. Not only can this type of party be entertaining for everyone involved, but it can give your guests a memorable experience. Movies can give your children something to enjoy, talk about, and remember forever. Better still, depending on the film, a light comedy can put you all in a good mood and uplift you for the entire day. Even better, since movie theaters are heated, you and your guests can have a warm, comfortable place to sit away from the winter cold!
As a parent, movie parties are a great choice because they require your children and their friends to sit and enjoy a film for roughly two hours. This means, you can sit and relax, while they have an enjoyable time watching a flick. Watching a movie at your local theater also means that you won’t have to host your child’s party at your house and clean up their mess. When children have birthday parties at your house, something is bound to be broken, stained, or dirtied. At your local movie theater, you are not responsible for cleaning up your child or their friend’s messes. This can help parents calm down and reduce their stress greatly. Limiting stress can be enough to make movie parties a win-win for parents.

The downside of this type of party:
Though movie parties can have a long list of benefits, there are just a few downsides to them as well. For one, movie parties can be expensive. When you plan this type of party, you have to expect to feed each of your guests with popcorn, soda, and any other concessions they want. Then, you may have to expect that one of them will have to go to the bathroom in the middle of the movie. If you are planning to have a movie party, generally, you will want another chaperone to accompany you. Obviously, you can’t leave any of the children alone, especially if only one needs to use the restroom. Because of this, having another adult with you can be helpful. Both parents can work as a team to ensure all the children are fed, safe, and enjoy the movie.

Slumber Party

Slumber parties are great for parents who don’t want to spend large sums of money at a local movie theater. Though a movie theater party has its perks, it can be very expensive to execute. Because of this, slumber parties can be a better choice for families with many children. For one, slumber parties can make friends feel closer together and enjoy their time more. As stated, movie theater parties can be a bit isolating, as children can zone out and watch the film. If you would like your child to have a birthday party with more interaction, slumber parties are ideal.
At a slumber party, you can plan out many different fun activities for your little guests. From nail painting to fun games, your slumber party can be anything you want. Better still, you can theme your child’s slumber party, so that all the games and activities involve participation. And, since all the activities are in your home, they don’t have to be wild or extravagant. In the winter, you want to have parties indoors in order to keep children warm, safe, and entertained for long periods of time.
Slumber parties can allow your child to have a fun afternoon and night to enjoy with their friends. Not only can they have fun playing, eating, and chatting with their very best friends, but they can stay up late. Generally, slumber parties mean that bedtimes don’t apply, or at least, they are a lot later. This can give your child a sense of freedom and an extra special treat just for their birthday.

The downside to this type of party:
We mentioned this a bit in our previous paragraph, but parties hosted at your home can get messy. Parents are generally the ones that have to clean up the mess and try to get their home back in order once the chaos has subsided.
Slumber parties can also be a bit problematic because they require your constant attention. For one, parents not only have to prepare their home for the party, but they have to think of fun activities to entertain all the guests. If there aren’t enough activities, the guests can grow bored and not have as good of a time.

Indoor Trampoline Park

At an indoor trampoline park, you and your guests can gain a warm place to play and stay active. At Rebounderz, we have activities already set up for you and your guests. This means that you won’t be responsible for researching fun activities to entertain your child’s friends for two hours. Instead, all you have to do is visit your local Rebounderz. And, if purchasing individual tickets for your guests seems like an expense you are not looking forward to, Rebounderz has birthday packages that you can take advantage of. In our birthday packages, you and your guests can receive one to two hours of play time, arcade time, pizza, and so much more. Instead of stressing out about planning your child’s birthday, Rebounderz provides you with everything you need in one location. And, since all of our attractions are indoors and heavily padded, your guests can enjoy our park away from the cold and completely safe.

Rebounderz of Rohnert Park

If your child has a birthday in the winter season, it may be a good idea to check out your local Rebounderz. Here, you will find endless activities for a price you will love. If you are looking for a location for a winter birthday party, you won’t find anything as convenient and as entertaining as our Rebounderz indoor trampoline park. Contact us today to reserve a birthday party room.

Florida is a very child-friendly state. When you think about it, Florida has more amusement parks, play areas, and other fun activities for kids. With this in mind, if you are ever wondering what activities your child can participate in, this blog may come in handy.
In this blog, we will go over some of the fun activities you can bring your child to in and around Apopka, Florida. Let the playtime begin!

Princesses and Princes: Indoor Play Center

This cute little play area, located just a bit outside of Apopka, in Ocoee, is ideal for tikes. This play area has everything your little one would love to play with. At Princesses and Princes, your toddler can play like royalty and be surrounded by incredible toys. Inside this play area is a large, detailed castle playhouse and a dress up studio. This means that your little one can not only pretend to be a royal, but dress like one too!
This play area is definitely suited for younger customers, so if your child is a bit older, they will not enjoy this area. For example, the play area features very basic stimulating toys, such as train, toddler shapes matching games, and much more. So, if you have an older child, you may want to opt for another play area.

Planet Obstacle

Planet Obstacle is an incredible obstacle park located in Lake Mary, Florida. At this obstacle park, your child can use rock climbing walls, play bumper cars, and even a zip line. If you are looking for a play area to entertain your child for an afternoon, this place is ideal. However, though Planet Obstacle can be extremely fun, it is definitely for older children. Some of the obstacles and even the bumper cars are pretty advanced. If you have a younger child between the ages of five and eight, another play park might be better suited for you.

Lucky Monkey 4 Kids

Lucky Monkey is a play park that offers a variety of slides and a playhouse. Located in Altamonte Springs, Florida, this play park is smaller and offers a more intimate play experience. Here, your child will be able to use the playhouse and climb and slide as they please! Much like Princesses and Princes, this play area is definitely suited for younger children. If you have older children, they may grow bored easily, as the play park has a few slides and a trampoline area.

Rebounderz of Apopka

Rebounderz of Apopka offers so much for all ages, however, older children will definitely appreciate our park more than toddlers. At our indoor play park, we offer many different attractions, all of which can offer you optimal levels of fun.

Below are some of the attractions we offer at our Apopka location!

In-The-Air Dodgeball: Catch some air and dodge to stay in the game. Our In-The-Air Dodgeball court offers a cool twist to your traditional dodgeball game you remember from gym class. Use our trampoline court and jump and dodge the afternoon away!

Foam Pit: Our foam pit allows you to jump into a squishy oasis. Let yourself fall into a cushioned pit and swim through countless foam cubes to “dry land!”

Open Jump Area: Our trampoline arena allows you to jump at maximum heights and jump from trampoline to trampoline. Our trampolines are a great place to catch some air and ever try out some neat tricks.

Arcade: Our arcade gives your child access to the latest games and activities. If your child is looking for a truly awesome arcade experience, our arcade is ideal. Our arcade is not only newly installed, but features new and classic games, such as air hockey, skeeball, and so much more!!

Basketball Slam: Our Basketball Slam is just like our dodgeball court, in that, we offer a bouncy twist to physical activities. Instead of playing basketball on a firm court, our court is played on a full sized trampoline! Stop by and slam a basketball, today!

Join Us At Rebounderz!

If you are interested in taking your child to a one-of-a-kind indoor play park, bring them into Rebounderz. Our indoor trampoline park has a large collection of fun games and trampoline activities to try out! Visit us today!

Children born in fall are blessed with the most beautiful time of year! While many kids tend to enjoy summer birthday parties full of sunshine and water balloon wars, fall birthday parties hold much more potential for fun that doesn’t require as much sunscreen! For school-aged children, birthday parties are a great reason to invite new classmates and establish new relationships early on in the school year. Fall birthday parties also mean that the kids can spend more time outside, comfortably, and you don’t have to worry as much about the hazards that water and heat pose. To get started planning your kiddo’s fall birthday party, we have gathered up a few ideas.

Fair

Who doesn’t love the fair? Delicious food, rides, games, and plenty of exciting things to do! For your kid’s birthday party, create a mini-fair in their name! Set up simple games and offer small party favors as prizes. Stock the party with your favorite fair snacks including caramel apples and funnel cakes. You can set up tents in the yard or set hay bales as benches. Theme your fair anyway you like and celebrate fall and your kid at the same time!

Costume Party

We aren’t suggesting to make a second Halloween party (unless that’s what your kid is into!) but, every kid has trouble deciding the ONE thing they want to dress up as for Halloween. Throw a themed costume party and let them pick two costumes this year! Some costume themes include superheroes, Disney characters, Hollywood stars, or use their favorite movie or game. Make snacks and games that fit the theme and have your camera ready!

Magic or Science Party

Help encourage kids to be excited about both back-to-school and your kid’s birthday party by incorporating some learning. Science-themed birthday parties offer the kids a chance to learn and explore while having fun! Set up some science experiments and let the kids discover new things. With a magic party, you can test the kids’ logical skills while celebrating their imaginations!

Trampoline Park

If you love fall party ideas, but don’t want the hassle of decorating, hosting, and cleaning up your home, take the party elsewhere! Trampoline park birthday parties are increasingly popular and kids love them! There are many benefits to booking your birthday party at a local indoor trampoline park including no required set up or clean up at your own house, the weather has no bearing on the success of the party, and the kids will go home exhausted!

If you are interested in hosting your kid’s birthday party at one of Jacksonville’s best birthday party venues, look no further than Rebounderz Extreme Fun Zone. Our birthday party packages include a party planner to handle all of the logistics, in addition to complete the setup and cleanup of the party room! The kids can spend the day jumping around and enjoying all the activities we have to offer. All you have to do is invite the guests and supply the cake! To book your party date, contact us today!

Summertime is the time of year where all parents are searching the deepest depths of their brains, Pinterest, and parenting magazines for any ideas on how to keep their kids entertained. While a few months off of school offers the opportunity for families to bond, travel, and explore the out of doors, it is also a time when kids get bored. That is where the competition begins! During the school year, a weekend birthday party at your house that features a cake and ice cream and maybe a sleepover is perfectly acceptable. However, during summer vacation, that’s a typical Tuesday and you have to step it up for a birthday party celebration. So, we have compiled a list of fun kid’s birthday party ideas that are sure to delight, even at the end of summer (cool parenting tip: all of these ideas double as a back-to-school party or just a family weekend together!).

Science-Themed Birthday Party

Science-themed birthday parties are gaining in popularity over the last few years and kids love them! Perhaps it is the fact that their natural curiosities are stimulated or maybe it is the cool experiments that result in delicious party treats! For a large party, you can contact a professional science party company to host it for you, or for a smaller crowd or to save some money, you can look up some fun kid-friendly science experiments that you can lead the kids in. Decorate the party as a science lab and the guest of honor can play mad scientist to their heart’s content.

Camp-out or Lock-in

You’ve probably done both at some point in your child’s life, but anything that is centered around your child instantly becomes a little more special! You can camp out at their favorite camping spot, in your backyard, or if weather dictates, you can even build a giant fort in your living room to house your family and their closest friends. Spend the day doing your child’s favorite adventure activities with their friends — hiking, insect scavenger hunt, swimming, or fishing — and spend the night making delicious treats and telling ghost stories! For a lock-in birthday party, contact your kid’s favorite local activity site and ask if they host lock-ins. A lot more places than you think do. You can let your child invite all of their friends and let them explore the activities of their choice for the night!

Rebounderz Trampoline Park

If your child has a lot of energy and a ton of friends, hosting a party at your house or taking a bunch of children to the mountains for the weekend may not be your idea of a good time. If that is the case, a trampoline park birthday party is a major hit with kids of all ages! These birthday parties include hours of entertainment and physical activity that allow all the kids to go home completely exhausted, which will make you the neighborhood hero! Additionally, if you host your birthday party at Rebounderz Trampoline Park, you get a party planner and a host who does everything for you! From setup and decorating, to keeping the party flowing, and then cleanup, you won’t have to worry about a thing!

If you have been so caught up in finding day-to-day activities for your kids over summer break that planning an end of summer birthday party seems impossible, contact us at Rebounderz of Grand Rapids. We provide a day full of fun for your guest star and we take care of everything (except the cake and gifts!). Your birthday party includes access to the trampoline arena, arcade, and many more activities. Party rates available for your guests. Call us today to book your party date!

Dietary Needs and Picky Eater at Birthday Parties

There is always that one kid at a party that is either picky or has specialized dietary needs. Diet can always be a segregating factor for a child, especially when all the other kids are enjoying their meals. As a host, you will want to include everyone in the meal, but with some restaurants and carry-out places, finding foods that are adjustable to dietary needs is difficult.
In this blog, we will discuss some of the most common dietary restrictions children may have and how to work around them. If you are planning your kid’s birthday party, planning the meal might be the most stressful. It is our hope that by reading this blog, you will be able to gain some perspective and solutions to your guest’s dietary needs

Celiac Disease

Though in the past most people stopped eating bread to cut back on carbohydrates, there are millions out there that struggle with Celiac Disease. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when genetically predisposed people ingest gluten and suffers small intestine damage. According to a statistic published by the Celiac Disease Foundation, one in 100 people worldwide suffer from this disease. When a person with this autoimmune disorder eats carb-based items, their body will prepare an immune response that will attack the small intestine. This attack can lead to damage of the small intestines villi, projections that help the body absorb nutrients. When the villi are attacked, the nutrients your body intakes cannot be absorbed into the body.
It is estimated that 3 million children struggle with Celiacs. That means they aren’t able to eat any regularly wheat, barley, or rye based items. If you are hosting a party, and plan to feed your guests, it is wise to ask the child’s parents if they have any serious allergies. A child won’t always know or want to say what they are allergic to, which is why it is best to directly ask their parents.
If you are planning to make sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, or order pizzas, you need to be aware that all bread will trigger their allergies. When you purchase your food ingredients or order your pizza, it is important to ask for “gluten-free items.” By doing so, you will have your gluten-intolerant guests avoid a lot of pain, on what is supposed to be a day of fun.

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerance refers to when a person can not have any dairy-based products. Lactose intolerance is not curable, but there are ways to work around the disorder. For one, you can choose not to ingest any dairy-rich products. However, in American society, almost all items have some sort of cheese or milk-base. Depending on the severity of a child’s symptoms, you will have to be careful where you get your party food. You also want to be careful about the candy and cake that you will be serving as well. Cakes are rich with dairy in both the actual cake, as well as the frosting. Dairy is in a lot of things we may not expect, which is why it is important to be mindful about adhering to the dietary restrictions of your guests. In fact, it has actually been found that over 65 percent of the human population has some sort of lactose intolerance. So, by adjusting how you make your meals and desserts, you could be helping many more people than just the people that are open about their lactose intolerance.

Eggs Allergies

One of the most common childhood allergies is an intolerance of eggs. An egg allergy can be a bigger deal than you might think. Though it is obvious that eggs are found in cakes and breakfast meals, they are also found in many things that you would not think of, such as doughs, pastries, fried foods, and some salad dressings. Because of this, it is important to be mindful how common birthday party foods can be dangerous for a child with an egg allergy. Be sure to ask parents if any of their children have an egg allergy before you make or order any foods for your party.
Luckily, there are some ways to work with this kind of allergy. Not all cakes are made with eggs, which can be a huge benefit for children who still want to enjoy one of the most classic birthday traditions — the birthday cake.

Solutions

There are solutions to childhood allergies; people have been striving to develop new recipes that are more inclusive of all people regardless of personal allergies. At Rebounderz, we offer you a space to host your kid’s birthday party. While we do offer you a space to entertain your guests, we also offer birthday packages that you can choose from. Each package comes with a decorated private party room, as well as party food and snacks. In each party package, we offer you large pizzas and pitchers of sodas. If your guests have any allergy restrictions, please let us know. You can have the option of ordering gluten-free pizzas for your party as well.

Rebounderz

If you are interested in hosting a memorable birthday party for your child, contact Rebounderz today! We have party packages for you and your guests, and can provide your party with delicious pizza and drinks. Visit us online to view our party packages! Make this birthday special, but also make sure that everyone invited has fun and is included.

When you’re putting together a kid’s birthday party, you want to make it a memorable one that they’ll enjoy. However, it can feel pretty overwhelming with the large amount of different possible activities, meals, treats, and presents you can choose. To help make this process a bit easier, we’ve gathered some of the best ways that you can make your child’s next birthday party one to remember. At Rebounderz Trampoline Park in Sunrise, we have a team of birthday party extraordinaires, ready to help make your party fun and exciting for everyone involved. Call us today to book one of our party rooms for your kid’s next birthday party!

Make it Meaningful

Many kids love giving back, and their birthday presents a great opportunity to do just that. After a long day of having fun with friends and getting a big pile of new toys, give them a chance to go through some of their old toys to see what they don’t play with anymore and would like to donate to some kids that may not get anything on their birthday. Not only will this help keep their playroom from getting cluttered, it will also teach them the joy that comes with giving to the less fortunate. They’ll have a sense of joy when they’re able to pass along something that made them happy to someone that could really use it.

You can also take a chance to make a day full of kind deeds, with a random acts of kindness challenge. Encourage your child to do the same number of good deeds as their age on their birthday. As they get older, that number will increase and they’ll get more creative with the ways they can help out. You can also help them set up a craft station to make birthday cards for kids who are sick in a children’s hospital or volunteer with a local charity. Take this chance to show your child the value in giving so they don’t feel like a birthday is only for receiving gifts. This can foster a lifelong desire to improve the community and the lives of people around them. Another way you can improve the community while celebrating this momentous occasion is by planting a birthday tree, which they’ll always be able to look back on as they get older, charting their growth as it relates to the tree.

Make the Day Unique to Them

As kids are growing up, they can often feel left out of big events that older kids and adults get to participate in. Their birthday is the only time of the year where the festivities are for them, so when you make it special and unique to what they like, it will make it exciting and meaningful for them for years to come. Ask them what type of birthday cake they would want, let them choose the dinner menu, and get creative with it. You can even surprise them with something like a cake shaped like their favorite animal or decorated with their favorite princesses and superheroes. Party supply stores have a wide array of decorations and party favors that can bring everything together with everything they love.

Make Gift-Giving Creative

While you can absolutely have a point where presents are given and the birthday kiddo gets to open them, you can extend your gift-giving to make the whole day exciting. Give them small toys and snacks through the day to hold them over until they are able to open their ‘real’ gifts later in the day. You can also leave them a present in their room, either on their bed or on the floor, so it’s the first thing they see when they wake up. That starts their day off on a fun foot and immediately makes the day feel special and different. You can also make it into a treasure hunt, where you hide gifts (or one gift that has multiple parts) throughout the house and yard, and give them clues, riddles, or a map showing where to find them.

Throw the Ultimate Party

Your little one will only be little for so long, so take this opportunity to make their birthday something really special for them. Choose a different theme every year based on something they love. For example, you can have a superhero party at Rebounderz, where everyone wears a costume and lives out their superpowered dreams in the trampoline park or leaping into the foam pit. You can even choose a theme based on their favorite animal, a movie they really enjoy, their most beloved book series, or anything else you think might excite them. A birthday is a great opportunity to show your child that you care about them and pay attention to what they enjoy.

Kids will naturally want to have a party with their friends, but they also enjoy spending time with other family members on their birthday. After the friends have gone home, have a nice family dinner as grandparents, aunts, and uncles are able to share in the fun and tell stories about when they were growing up. Not only does this give kids another perspective about what it was like being young years ago, it’s also a great chance for them to get to know their family a bit better.

You can take it up a notch by having a backyard campout with their friends where they can have a sleepover in a tent, complete with s’mores and campfire stories. Try creating a photo booth that matches up with the theme of the party to send everyone home with a memento they’ll cherish for years to come. To tie everything together, have some games for everyone to play, like pin the tail on the donkey, bobbing for apples, or a piñata filled to the brim with your child’s favorite candy.

There are so many ways that you can make your kid’s next birthday party special, but we hope these ideas help get the ball rolling for you. If you’re looking for a sure-fire way to make a birthday party they’ll always remember, book one of the party rooms at Rebounderz in Sunrise. With a dedicated party host helping with the festivities, from setup to cleanup, we’ll take the stress off your shoulders so you can enjoy this special day with your little one. We have many awesome attractions that will make everyone happy. So whether they want to try to dunk on the SlamBall court, test their might on the exciting Ninja Warrior course, or they want to live their daredevil dreams on the 14-foot tall JumpXTREME Tower, we’ve got everything you could hope for. We hope to see you jumping here soon!

Preparing for the Worst, To Receive the Best

When it comes to kid’s birthday parties, the whole experience can be great and memorable. Afterall, your child and their friends can build lasting memories together and celebrate another year of their life. However, the experience can be, at times, the most stressful event on the planet. Now, you may think this is a negative outlook to have. But, if you believe kid’s birthday parties are a quiet and peaceful get together among childhood friends — you obviously don’t have children. Birthday parties for kids can quickly escalate into a messy, loud, and anxiety-inducing experience if you don’t prepare. For example, kids are naturally rambunctious and accident prone. Not only that, but with kids, you have to keep a weather-eye for accidents, conflicts, and anything else in your way.
For younger children, a birthday can be a great experience if you have a lot of chaperones on staff. However, if your child is older, say around 6-12 years-old, you might be “understaffed” and extremely outnumbered. Not to mention, children ages six to 12 are often ungrateful, whiny, and obnoxious (sorry, it is true). However, preparing for the event can limit the amount of times you hear, “I am bored” or “When is presents?” or “I want cake.” No matter how great of a parent you are, there is a chance your children will utter one or all three of these sentences. First off, just because they say these things, does not mean you are a bad parent. Children are naturally curious and want things that instantly gratify them.
If you schedule out your day, you may not have to deal with whiny children. How? Well, through our list you will ensure a limited number of questions, groans, injuries and tantrums.

Putting Away Sharp Objects

If you are planning to have the birthday celebration at your home, the first thing you must do is remove all sharp and pointy objects from any public areas. This includes but is not limited to:

• Incense
• Hard-metal Utensils
• Fireplace Tools
• Any Pencils or Pens (for more reasons than just being pointy)

Anything That Could Make a Stain

When it comes to birthday parties in your home, you have to be aware that something you enjoy will get ruined. For instance, if you have beautiful white walls or furniture, expect that they will not be the same shade after the party. Children have a knack for finding objects to write or draw with. More importantly, they know how to find these items, and use them on your things. So, before the party has even begun, take the time to hide any pens, crayons, markers, or chalk, that could be within little-arms-reach. No matter how much talent your child has, your home is not a canvas. Therefore, remove the temptation before the party begins.

Removing Anything Breakable

As stated, children are naturally energetic. Through no fault of their own, they tend to get carried away with their social party games, and something is always broken. That something is almost always an object you loved, enjoyed, or spent a fortune on. However, you cannot punish your child or guest for breaking something while playing. It is in a child’s nature to be uncoordinated and absent-minded. If anything, the accident is on you for not noticing their behavior and removing your items from high-traffic areas. If you are a parent, you are well aware of the danger of having breakable items around children. Not just for the sake of them breaking the object, but for the aftermath after something is broken. For example, if a glass is broken, the shards could travel great distances and blend into the floor. Worse, children don’t often adhere to proper party attire, which means that the second the party starts, their shoes come off. So, not only will you have shards of sharp glass all over the floor, you will have wild children frollicing without shoes around your home. Barefoot children and sharp glass are a recipe for disaster.

Restricting Passage

The key with hiding breakable, markable, and sharp items, is securing them in a room or place children cannot get to. Being able to set boundaries is important for you and your home because you can limit where children will be able to play. Also, just because you are opening your home to your guests, doesn’t mean you have to open your whole home. Limiting the rooms in which children can be will keep them safe and give you less to stress out about. It is always good to have a safe in your home, however, if you do not have a safe, you can always put the items in a locked room.

Putting Down Towels

If your child was born in the summer, you could easily have a pool party or a water party. When water, slick floors, and bare feet are put together, you can almost ensure there will be an accident. More importantly, you can count on tears, screaming, and bruises. Because of this, pre-planning for an incident can actually help prevent the worst scenario. Placing towels on the floor can help prevent nasty spills while on your watch and make your life a lot easier. Easier, meaning, whether you have a water party, dirt will get tracked into your home. Children naturally will track in the outside world into your home. So, if you appreciate a dirt-free floor, laying down towels is a good option.

Rebounderz

With all of these preparatory measures, there is an easy way to celebrate your child’s birthday — go to Rebounderz! At our indoor trampoline park, we have dozens of attractions to entertain your children. At our establishment, you don’t have to worry about nasty spills or anyone hurting themselves. Instead, all you have to do is sit back and relax while your child has a memorable trampoline birthday party. If you are interested in making your preparatory list shorter and your stress levels lower, contact us today.

Luau

Although luaus have always been a fun party theme idea, this year young girls have been requesting luaus. While they may love the colorful hibiscus flowers and flower leis, it is more likely the Moana-inspired appeal. The latest Disney movie is taking over the birthday party circuit. Let your little one be the star of the party with a luau in their honor, Moana decor optional.

Superhero Party

Superhero parties have been popular for decades, for boys and girls alike! There are so many options for this theme, including theming the entire party around your little one’s favorite superhero or hosting a costume party so the kids can come dressed as their favorite superhero or create their own. Whichever you choose will help guide party decorations and the cake.

Spa Party

For your little princess, treat her and her friends to a spa party. Allow the girly-girl in your life to get a manicure/pedicure, her hair done, and a refreshing mask. If you have enough willing, helpful adults to be the spa employees, you can set up a spa for the kids to be catered to in, complete with cucumber water. If not, you can always set out the supplies and let the girls do each other’s nails and hair. There are many homemade face mask recipes that can help lower your costs while you pamper the little ones.

Trampoline Park Party

Over the last decade, each year, trampoline park birthday parties become more popular. This is because guests of all ages can attend and have fun jumping to their heart’s content. Trampoline parks like Rebounderz will take care of all the setup, hosting, and clean-up for you so that you can enjoy the party with your guests and will even provide a themed party room complete with food and drinks. You just bring the cake and the guests!

The Art Station Party

Activity center parties are great for elementary school age children who love getting hands on. Create a few stations where the kids can create something fun to take home or give as a gift to your little one, such as a painting, dream-catcher, or friendship bracelets. Another art party idea is to create art on a large scale! Hang a sheet as a canvas and let the kids go nuts throwing paint at it or use squirt guns and spray bottles to shoot the color onto the “canvas.”

Emoji Party

Becoming popular in the last few years, emoji parties are still topping the charts of trending kid’s birthday party themes. To kids, emojis are used more to communicate than actual words are, so it stands to reason that it would be a popular theme. Fortunately for you, there is no shortage of emoji decorations and you can decorate cupcakes with any emoji you like!

The key to picking the right theme for your kid’s birthday party is by including your child in the decision process. If your kiddo has a specific theme in mind, remind them what the theme will be regularly to prevent them from seeing a good idea and changing their mind! Have fun and be creative when planning birthday party decor, and let your kiddo help. If you want someone else to handle it, call us at Rebounderz Trampoline Park, where we take care of the planning and coordinating for your trampoline park birthday party!

The Modern Marvel: The Foam Pit

In any fun zone, gymnastics stadium, or even indoor trampoline park you have probably seem a foam pit. The idea of a foam pit is simple; you run, you jump, and you land in safely in the foam. Yes, that’s it. Despite the simplicity of the attraction, it is one of the most timeless features of any kids park. Most of the reason why foam pits are so popular is that they are safe for children. Decades ago, ball pits were extremely popular for child’s play. However, the plastic balls were too small and caused a choking hazard for children. To combat this problem, owners of playgrounds and attraction parks developed large foam squares. These squares were large, soft, and impossible to swallow. In a way, they actually improved the ball pit, because foam allows for a softer landing and more mobility. Foam pits are functional and fun, allowing kids to enjoy their imaginative freedom, while also staying safe.

Foam Pits for Gymnastics

In a gymnastic stadium, foam pits are often utilized because they offer gymnasts a soft landing after a trick. In gymnastics, training takes years and tricks often are hard to land perfectly. If tricks aren’t completed perfectly, team members could be seriously injured. For this reason, foam pits are used to give athletes a safe place to land while doing the trick. So, typically these types of pits are strictly used for training purposes, and not play. Although, in junior gymnastics, a few minutes of playtime in the foam pits is allowed. When gymnasts graduate to a higher of level tricks, they will not use the foam pits as much. By using the foam pits too often, the athletes won’t learn how to properly land within their program.

Foam Pits for Fun Zones

Foam pits have been known to show up in fun zones at food chains, such as McDonald’s, Chick-fil-a, Chuck-E-Cheese’s, and Burger King. At these kids playgrounds, balls pits and foam pits are typically an added feature. In the last decade however, ball pits have become less popular. Foam pits are an excellent attraction for children because they can play and pretend “sink” into the foam. With a feature like a foam pit, a child’s imagination is able to run free.

Foam Pits of Indoor Trampoline Parks

At indoor trampoline parks, foam pits are almost always available. Because foam pits are cushioned and fun to play with, they typically are used for landing after trampoline tricks. And, while they aren’t used for landing purposes, they are also used for general play, such as a “cube fight.” In this game, the cube foam cubes are thrown around like a snowball fight. Because the pieces are all made with soft, polyurethane foam, no one can get hurt and the fun can last an afternoon!

Rebounderz, Newport News, VA

At Rebounderz, our indoor trampoline park is equipped with full-sized foam pit. In this attraction, you are your loved one can jump, “swim”, and throw the cubes to your heart’s content. And, when you are through with our foam pit, feel free to utilize our other attractions, such as the Xtreme Towers, our trampoline area, and our ninja warrior obstacle course. If you are interested in a fun afternoon, come on down to your local Newport News Rebounderz.