“What do you want to do for your birthday?” It’s a question we ask our kids every year, but they don’t always know the answer. Here’s a list of the best places to celebrate your child’s birthday in the River Region!
1. The YMCA
You may only think of the Y in terms of after-school care or summer camp or organized sports. But did you know that you could have a birthday party there? In Montgomery, Camp Chandler is the place to go! Camp Chandler is located 30 minutes outside of Montgomery on beautiful Lake Jordan. The camp is available on Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm or 12 pm to 3 pm. You can choose 2 or 3 camp activities, and have a meal provided in the mess hall at the beginning or end of your party. In Prattville, consider the Bradford Branch party central! You can book their play center or gym for free play, their state-of-the-art gymnasium for that aspiring gold medalist, or their Field of Dreams for kickball or wiffle ball. With so many possibilities, the Y can help you make your child’s birthday unforgettable—and make sure they’re asleep by the time you get home!
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2. Rockin’ Jump
Rockin’ Jump has become a go-to party location for locals. This trampoline park features an open jump arena, dodgeball arena, slam dunk basketball, a rock climbing wall, and even a lounge space with massage chairs. For your child’s birthday party, they’ll have access to it all! You’ll also get a private party room for presents and refreshments. Each package comes with food and drink, so no need to bring anything but a cake and decorations. Rockin’ Jump will even provide a gift for the birthday kid! A party here is tons of fun and sure to be a hit with your child and their friends.
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3. W.A. Gayle Planetarium
Reach for the stars with this unique birthday experience! Located in beautiful Oak Park next to Jackson Hospital, The W.A. Gayle Planetarium is one of the largest in the Southeast and has been dazzling visitors for nearly 50 years. Bring your own food, cake, and decorations and host your party in the lobby of the planetarium. Take a look at their catalog of films and choose one to view after the party in the domed auditorium. Think about the planetarium for out-of-this-world parties!
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4. The Montgomery Zoo
This one is for the party animals! A birthday party at the Zoo is a truly unique experience for kids of all ages. While your party is being set up by zoo staff at the main pavilion, you can use the passes included in the package to tour the park. But that’s almost no different than getting a big group together by yourself and going to the zoo, right? With the party package, you will get a visit from up to three animals from the Zoo Education Department’s animal collection, depending on the size of your party. Isn’t that just the coolest thing you’ve ever heard? Just think, a cute little monkey or slithering snake up close and personal! Parties at the zoo make great memories for years to come.
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5. Old Alabama Town
Do you have a little history lover? Then Old Alabama Town is the perfect place for them! Rent out their reception center, bring your own cake, and enjoy the playground. You can also browse around the gift shop and museum and take a walk around the district to tour the 19th century homes. Old Alabama Town is the perfect place for fun and learning a few things about historic Montgomery.
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6. Escapology
Escape rooms are the perfect option for older kids and smaller parties. They challenge you to think critically while having tons of fun. It can be a great bonding experience between your child and their friends, and are sure to produce a wealth of inside jokes and fond memories. Escapology is one of the best escape rooms in the region and is located in downtown Montgomery. You can choose from different themed rooms, each ranging in level of difficulty. These rooms can be completed with up to 8 players, so smaller parties can try to work together or larger parties can split up and try to outdo each other. Either way, Escapology can make your teen’s day extra special.
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7. Newtopia Fun Park
Newtopia is a kid-friendly indoor park designed to keep them entertained for hours. They have a three-story play structure, a ball pit, a giant inflatable slide, obstacle courses and more! Newtopia offers several party packages for your specific needs. You can choose between just a private room during normal operating hours, or arrange a private party before or after closing to have the whole place to yourself. Outside food other than the cake isn’t allowed, but Newtopia can provide pizza, wings, chicken nuggets, french fries, and Dippin’ Dots. Just place your food order at the time of booking the party, and they’ll handle the rest! Newtopia can facilitate a party of non-stop fun for your child and their friends, and you don’t even have to lift a finger.
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8. Bowling
Bowling is a classic birthday party outing. The River Region has a few great places to make your party special. In Montgomery, the best parties are happening at Bowlero! They tailor your party to your child’s appropriate age group. For kids ages 4-12, Bowlero offers unlimited drinks, unlimited bowling, arcade credits, and make-your-own sundaes to ensure the kids get their fill of fun. Teen parties are much the same, except they get a cookie cake for their guests. In Prattville, Bama Lanes is the place to go. All their packages include unlimited bowling time, soda, ice cream, and a birthday bowling pin to take home with you. Their most premium packages include hotdogs and even time for lazer tag at Battle Ground, which is housed right there in the building. Bowling is always a safe choice for birthdays, but that doesn’t make them any less of a blast!
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9. Party Palace
Already have a place in mind or want to have the party in your own backyard? No problem! But Party Palace can take your child’s birthday over the top! Party Palace can send your child’s favorite princess, prince, superhero, or storybook character right to your door. Any parent who’s been to somewhere like Disney World can tell you that seeing their child’s face light up when meeting their favorite character is so heart-warming and something their child will never forget. Party Palace can bring this magic to them on their most special day.
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10. Smith-Byrd House
Tea parties make for a sweet and sophisticated birthday party for kids. The Smith-Byrd House is located in Prattville. The home was built in 1890 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It really looks like a Victorian dollhouse! You can bring your own cake, or you can ask the staff for local bakery recommendations. The party works best with 12 or fewer guests. They also suggest that having a princess can make the celebration especially memorable. They will coordinate that for you, or you can book the princess yourself through Party Palace. Parties at the Smith-Byrd House are always a classy affair, so make sure to put on your Sunday best!
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