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.
UnWind Play Cafe : Pineville, NC
Indoor Play Cafe specializing in sensory friendly play for ages 1-7 yrs. They offer a party room rental or full space rental.
Ages: Great for toddlers and preschoolers
Pricing: Packages range from $350-$1500
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