Birthday parties are such special moments for our children and fortunately we have a huge range of options for kids party locations here in the Charlotte and surrounding areas. Finding the right location to host a birthday party can be time consuming and stressful so I’ve put together this huge list of 50+ kids party venues to help you plan your next celebration.

*This awesome list is made possible by our partner Play House Play Cafe and Kelly’s School of Dance and Aerial in Fort Mill, SC. Under the same ownership, these businesses are two of the best places to host birthday parties in our area! We are so grateful for their partnership on this post.

Play House Play Cafe Fort Mill, SC

Play House Play Cafe is an indoor playground and cafe for children 1-6 years. Their space is the perfect size to be fun yet not overwhelming and everything is very clean and well maintained. Their parties always include full and private use of the space in a two hour reservation block. You can also add on having a character visit, balloon garland, and a coffee/tea bar.

Pricing: They offer 3 different party packages ranging from $200-$400.

Kelly’s School of Dance and Aerial Fort Mill, SC

Kelly’s School of Dance & Aerial is a Christian-Based Dance & Aerial Studio in Fort Mill, S.C. They have competitive and recreational dance and acro classes as well as an aerial program for ages 7+. Parties include a 60 min class plus cake and food time. This is such a fun and unique option for parties!

Pricing: They offer a few different party packages starting at $275

Indoor Playgrounds and Gyms:

Playland Indoor Playground: Indian Trail, NC

*coming soon Pineville and Lake Norman

Indoor Playground and Cafe designed for children 1-10 years. You can reserve the entire space for a private party or rent one of the party rooms.

Ages: Great for toddlers through elementary ages

Pricing: 5 different packages ranging from $225-$850

Just Play Indoor Playground : Pineville, NC

Indoor Playground serving toddlers through older kids. They offer two party room areas or a full space rental.

Ages: Great for preschoolers through older elementary ages

Pricing: 3 different packages ranging from $250-$525. Pizza and drinks included in pricing. You can also rent the entire space for $800.

Spirited Sprout : Waxhaw, NC

An indoor play space specializing in sensory friendly and inclusive play. All parties involve a private rental of the space

Ages: Great for babies, toddlers and preschoolers

Pricing: Packages range from $250-$450

Confete Soiree and Play: Huntersville, NC

Upscale indoor playground and event space. You can have your party in the front playground space or also rent the large back room.

Ages: Great for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers

Pricing: Packages start at $200

BounceU : Matthews, NC

Indoor Inflatable Bounce House space offering private party experiences and a private party room. A big plus of this space is that you get the areas all to yourself with all party packages.

Ages: Great for toddlers and preschoolers

Pricing: 3 packages ranging from $239 to $429. Food and drink add on’s are available.

Superior Play Systems: Charlotte, NC

Indoor playground equipment, trampolines, and basketball hoops offering open play and party rentals.

Ages: Great for preschoolers and elementary ages

Inquire for pricing

Big Air Trampoline Park: Charlotte and University Area Locations

A trampoline park with a variety of games and experiences with multiple party rooms for rent.

Ages: Great for elementary and middle school ages

Pricing: Packages range from $325-$475.

Urban Air : Mint Hill and Cornelius

An adventure park that includes trampolines, an indoor playground, bumper cars and more. Birthday parties involve rental of one of their party rooms.

Ages: Great for elementary and middle school ages

Pricing: Packages range from $255-$419

Skyzone : Pineville and North Charlotte

A trampoline park with a variety of games and experiences offering party room rentals.

Ages: Great for elementary and middle school ages

Pricing: Contact for info

Perfect Balance : Charlotte, NC

A gymnastics gym offering free play in the gym, room rentals, and themed party set up.

Ages: Great for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary ages

Pricing: Packages range from $250 – $325

Carolina Flipz : Pineville, NC

A gymnastics gym offering free play in the gym and room rental.

Ages: Great for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary ages

Pricing: Contact for info

Charlotte Allstars : Matthews, NC

A gymnastics gym offering free play in the gym and party room rental. Parties tend to book 3-4 months in advance.

Ages: Great for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary ages

Pricing: Packages start at $250.

My Gym: Park Road and Blakeney

A kids play gym offering staff guided play in their gym area and a party room rental.

Ages: Great for toddlers and preschoolers

Pricing: Packages range from $350-$429

Little Gym: Charlotte, NC

A kids play gym offering staff guided play in their gym area and a party room rental.

Ages: Great for toddlers and preschoolers

Pricing: Packages start at $405

Levine Jewish Community Center: Charlotte, NC

A community center offering a wide range of party experiences from sports, games, dance, cooking, art, and music. Pool available for member parties.

Ages: Great for a wide range of ages

Pricing: Packages range from $300-$400

Lifetime Fitness: Charlotte, NC

A gym offering a variety of party activities including games, swimming, rock climbing, art, slime, and more!

Ages: Wide range

Pricing: Packages range from $350-$450

Ray’s Splash Planet: Charlotte, NC

An indoor water park offering party room rentals. They also have an indoor gym space that can be rented for parties.

Ages: Great for a wide range of ages but I think preschool and above is best for water safety.

Pricing: $200-$400

Romp N’ Roll Indoor Play: North Charlotte

Indoor Play Gym for kids

Ages: Great for babies through preschoolers

Pricing: Starting at $269

Sports and Gaming:

Ninja Nation: Huntersville, NC

A ninja course play arena offering several party room options and packages.

Ages: Great for elementary and middle school ages

Pricing: $395-$800

Sports Connection: Ballantyne, NC

A family entertainment center with laser tag, arcade, bounce houses, and more!

Ages: Great for preschoolers, elementary, and middle schoolers

Pricing: $249-$300

Mission Grit: Charlotte, NC

Fitness and obstacle course kids gym promoting team building, strength and agility. They offer only private party packages.

Ages: Great for preschoolers through elementary ages

Pricing: Starts at $380

Inner Peaks: Matthews and South End

Indoor Rock Climbing for kids and adults.

Ages: Great for older kids

Pricing: Packages start at $280

Chuck E. Cheese: S. Charlotte, East CLT, and Concord

Family fun center with arcade and games

Ages: Great for preschoolers and elementary ages

Pricing: Inquire for pricing

Dave and Busters: Pineville and Concord

A large arcade and family fun center

Ages: Great for elementary ages and above

Pricing: $29.99 -$38.99 per person

Spare Time: Pineville and Huntersville

Bowling, games, arcade, laser tag, escape room, food, bar and more! Parties can include selected activities from all the options.

Ages: Great for elementary ages and older kids

Pricing: packages start at $29.99 per guest

Bowlero: Matthews, South Blvd, and SouthPark

Bowling , Arcade, bar, and food.

Ages: Great for elementary ages and older kids

Pricing: Bowling parties start at $27.99 per person

Kate’s Skate: Indian Trail

Indoor Skating Rink

Ages: Great for elementary ages and above

Pricing: Packages start at $199.00 and go up to $399.99

Top Golf: S. CLT and University

Temperature controlled golf driving range bays. They also offer food and drink service

Ages: Great for elementary ages through older kids and teens

Pricing: Packages start at $430

Total Soccer Charlotte: Central Charlotte

Indoor soccer, nerf, or dodgeball parties. They also offer indoor field rentals.

Ages: Great for preschool and elementary ages.

Pricing: $375-$475

Mission Laser: Charlotte, NC

Offer laser tag parties

Ages: Great for elementary ages and above

Pricing: $270-$500

Art, STEM, Museums:

Discover Place Science: Uptown Charlotte

A children’s science museum with play areas, aquarium, rainforest, and STEM activities

Ages: Great for preschoolers through elementary ages

Pricing: Parties start at $15.80 per attendee

Discovery Place Kids: Huntersville, NC

Children’s museum with play areas designed around imaginative play.

Ages: Great for toddlers and preschoolers

Pricing: Parties start at $13.80 per attendee

Schiele Museum of Natural History: Gastonia, NC

A natural history museum that includes a planetarium, outdoor farm, and seasonal activities

Ages: Great for preschoolers and elementary ages

Pricing: Contact for info

Monroe Science Center: Monroe, NC

A Science Museum with a variety of STEM focused activities

Ages: Preschoolers and Elementary

Pricing: $275

Museum of Illusions: Uptown CLT

An interactive museum with illusion experiences and photo opportunities. Parties include a magician and goody bags.

Ages: Elementary ages and above

Pricing: Contact for pricing

Small Hands Big Art: South Charlotte

Children’s Art Studio

Ages: Preschool through elementary ages

Pricing: Contact for pricing

Idea Lab: Ballantyne

STEAM educational space with activities geared toward helping kids learn about coding, engineering, arts, science, 3D design and more!

Ages: 4-14 years

Pricing: Packages start at $395

The Gook Factory: Charlotte

A slim experience studio

Ages: Preschool and up

Pricing: Packages start at $329

Dish it Out: Ballantyne

Make your own pottery studio

Ages: Preschool and up

Pricing: Start at $10 per child plus the cost of pottery (pieces range from $15-20).

Flour Power: Rea Farms, Ft. Mill, Lake Norman

A kids cooking studio

Ages: Preschool and older. They do offer tween and teen specific parties

Pricing: Packages start around $460

Noah’s Art: Southpark, Blakeney and Ft. Mill

Kids art studio offering in studio and mobile parties

Ages: parties are for ages 3-10 years

Pricing: Packages range from $350-$440

Spa/Pampering/Dance:

Cutie Patootie Spa: Matthews, NC

Kids spa services including manicures and pedicures, makeup and more.

Ages: Preschool through elementary ages

Pricing: $180-$480

Sparkle Palace: Concord

Kids spa services including manicures, pedicures, makeup, hair, and fashion show.

Ages: Preschool and elementary ages

Pricing: Packages range from $400 to $550

Pretty Princess Play Palace: Charlotte

Studio offering princess makeovers and tea parties

Ages: 2-12 years

Pricing: around $75 per child

Dance Studios offering parties:

Kelly’s School of Dance and Aerial

Bella Ballerina

Move Studio

Jami Masters

Visions Dance

Charlotte Cirque and Dance

Outdoor Parks:

Park Road Park, Charlotte,NC: Shelter Rental and Playground

Crooked Creek Park, Indian Trail, NC: Playground and Splash pad

Pineville Lake Park, Pineville, NC: Playground and Splash Pad

Stallings Park, Stallings, NC: Playground and Splash Pad

Harrisburg Park, Harrisburg, NC: Playground and Splash Pad

Squirrel Lake Park, Matthews, NC: Playground and Shelter Rental

Freedom Park, Charlotte, NC: Playground and Shelter Rentals

Farms Offering Parties

Two Little Acres Homeststead: Southwest Charlotte

Hunter Farm: Weddington, NC

Wise Acres Farm: Indian Trail, NC

The Union Exchange: Monroe, NC

Hall Family Farm: Lancaster, SC

Patterson Farm: Mooresville, NC