Kids Birthday Party Places Around Columbus (Parent Reviews)

Hannah Scott said:  Each party room package at Glow Putt includes private time in the black light party room, miniature golf, and a glow bracelet for each guest. Optional add-ons can include cake, glowing place-settings, invitations, pizza, and goodie bags - or bring your own unique party favors to throw in.

Katie G. said:  Rockin' Jump is one of the highly recommended trampoline parks in Columbus for kids and families! Birthday party packages include a party host, high-flying action, and a party room with pizza.

Kelly R. said:  The basic birthday package includes a party host, parking passes, printable invitations, punch and water, place settings, music, and a bright and cheery place to open presents, eat cake and celebrate.

Optional enhancements include zoo admission, food, ride wristbands, VIP Animal Ambassadors and Character Ambassadors

Columbus Zoo also hosts occasional camp-ins and epic sleepovers - consider this for an interesting group experience, too.

Katie G. said:  A party at Topgolf includes game play in climate-controlled golf bays, kids menu items, a junior lifetime membership card for all guests, kids clubs rentals and a dedicated party host. Additional add-ons include goody bags, a golf coach and more.

Kelly R. said:  Chiller ice rinks are popular spots to go indoor ice skating around Columbus. Parties at the Chiller can include 1 hour of indoor ice skating, skate rental, birthday table, pizza, cake, and ice cream. Adults skate for free.

Kelly R. said:  I really like the Bounce Club trampoline birthday parties for kids on the younger side, because the facility is less overwhelming than some of the chain spots. There's a nice party room, and my kids loved the foam pit when they were little!

Katie G. said:  Cheryl's Cookies, the yummy Columbus-based cookie company, offers customized birthday parties at their corporate headquarters in Westerville. Each 90-minute party will include a dedicated party coordinator to guide your group through the cookie decorating process. You choose the cookies, buttercream and sprinkles. Each party guest will take home an apron and gift tin as well as their dessert to enjoy at home. See their party brochure here.

Katie G. said:  A birthday party at Board and Brush will let kids get creative. An instructor will guide the party group through a workshop where each child will create a custom wooden sign. You will have 1.5 hours of studio time to stencil, paint and create. Guests are welcome to bring their own food, cake and drinks. The best part is, you don't have to clean up the mess!

Katie G. said:  Let guests get crafty at AR Workshop, a boutique, do-it-yourself art studio for kids and adults in Columbus with additional locations around the area, too. You can choose from several high quality projects, including wood signs, wood frames, canvas wall hangings, canvas pillows, canvas tote bags, and more. Each party will consist of all materials, instruction and a completed project. Guests can customize their projects by choosing colors, stains and more.

Hannah Scott said:  CGA offers 1.5 - 2 hour birthday parties. Birthday party types include standard, ninja, and open gym.

Katie G. said:  Art Garden Studios offers customized birthday parties for your creative kid. Choose from many different designs and mediums for your guests to create, such as a monogrammed canvas or personalized picture frames. If your child has another idea they'd like for his/her party, share it with the staff and they can create it.

Katie G. said:  Little girls or boys will love having their next birthday party at the American Girl store. There are several party packages for the birthday child, their friends AND their dolls.

Kelly R. said:  We held a ninja warrior party at the Movement Lab for my 7-year-old son, and had a fantastic experience. All of the kids loved it, and I've never seen parents have so much fun at a birthday party - they loved trying out the obstacles along with the kids. The dads really showed up for this one!

Kelly R. said:  Birthday parties at the Ohio Wildlife Center involve hands-on activities that teach kids about native wildlife. The package includes rental of the Bonner Barn space, animal encounters, a Wildlife Education team member, and a 30 minute nature hike and tour.

Brittany Kozielski said:  Gahanna Lanes and Family Entertainment Center is a great place for bowling with kids. Your guests can enjoy a good old fashioned bowling party along with some arcade games.