The place where you celebrate your child’s birthday is just as important as the day itself! Childhood is perhaps the most important stage of life, and kids deserve to have amazing memories. That is why choosing a place for such a special occasion is an important task.
From indoor play centers to laser tag and arcades, Providence boasts quite an extensive array of places to throw your kid’s dream party. But with so many options, you may wonder where to host the big celebration.
Because we know you should be worrying about how many guests are coming to the party, buying the presents, and other essential things, we’ve rounded up the best places to have a kid’s birthday party in Providence! This list includes unique venues you would never have considered for a birthday party. Let’s take a look!
TOP 45 Birthday Party Places for Kids in Providence
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Kidz Kastle
This is one of the most popular kids birthday party places in Providence! Kidz Kastle specializes in luxury parties, upscale parties, and custom children's parties! All parties are 100% PRIVATE! in an extravagant 5,000 square foot party venue. Kidz Kastle offers distinctive party décor, elaborate entertainment, and one-of-a-kind play equipment. In addition to on-site parties at Kidz Kastle, Kidz Kastle offers spectacular rentals for clients who want to have their party at home!2
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Celebrate someone's special day in a totally different way! Choose from a packaged extravaganza that includes everything you need or a customizable DIY party adventure that lets you celebrate the way you want. You can also select the Party Animals Package (available year-round), Do-it-Yourself Zoo Adventure Party (available May-September), and After-Hours Backyard Bash (seasonal). But if you prefer, you may choose to customize your kids birthday party!3
Roger Williams Park Zoo
Celebrate someone's special day in a totally different way! Choose from a packaged extravaganza that includes everything you need or a customizable DIY party adventure that lets you celebrate the way you want. You can also select the Party Animals Package (available year-round), Do-it-Yourself Zoo Adventure Party (available May-September), and After-Hours Backyard Bash (seasonal). But if you prefer, you may choose to customize your kids birthday party!4
United Skates of America
The world's greatest birthday party place for kids is right in your neighborhood at the United Skates in Rumford, RI! Children will have an experience they will never forget! Best of all, the staff does all the work so you can have all the fun! All party packages include admission and skate rental, a fun party host, reserved seating, paper goods, printable invitations, and a spin on the prize wheel for the birthday kid!5
Snapology
Looking for a Fun And Stress-Free kids birthday party place in Providence? Snapology makes it possible! All in-person parties include a birthday theme and a certified Snapology party instructor who sets up, cleans up, provides supplies, and leads all activities. You can choose between a 1.5-hour party and a 1-hour party!6
Providence Children’s Museum
At the Providence Children's Museum, kids can play, learn, and celebrate! The PCM Birthday Party includes up to 40 total guests and can be held during one of the following 3-hour time slots: 9:30 am - 12:30 pm or 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm. Birthday child receives a T-shirt!7
Taste Buds Kitchen
Celebrate your child's special day in culinary style! Taste Buds Kitchen is one of the most unique kids birthday party places in Providence! Here, fun and cooking techniques are combined, making the parties as tasty as they are fun. The kids are engaged and entertained, so you can sit back and enjoy the party! Parties include a friendly culinary crew, a delicious menu of your choice, balloon decorations, a birthday blowout, and digital invitations!8
Adventureland
The Adventure Party Packages at Adventureland are a great way to have an unforgettable birthday party for kids in Providence! You can choose between the Super Adventure and the Junior Adventure. Unlimited Adventure activities include a Carousel Ride, a Bankshot Basketball Round, a Go Kart Ride, a Mini Golf Round, a Bumper Boat Ride, a Batting Cage Token, and Spin Zone Bumper Cars.9
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Looking for an original way to celebrate your kid's birthday? Sky Zone is considered one of the most popular children's birthday party places in Providence! You will find standard packages that can be customized. You and your guests will have access to all the attractions in the trampoline park, including the Warrior Course, dodgeball courts, and climbing walls. There's something for everyone!10
Play Town
Your little one is growing up. Play Town makes it unforgettable! Each party includes a special goodie bag for each child in attendance! Parties are available seven days a week from 3 pm to 7 pm with a 30-minute set-up time. Tables, chairs, goody bags, and fun are provided. Food, decorations, and all cutlery/paper products are not included and must be provided by the party. You are welcome to invite up to 25 guests (children and adults included).11
Audubon Nature Center and Aquarium
Hosting a party here is quick and easy! First, choose a refuge (Nature Center & Aquarium in Bristol, Caratunk Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk, Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge in Exeter, or Powder Mill Ledges Wildlife Refuge). Then choose a theme (habitats and wildlife, our senses, the changing seasons, the nocturnal world, coastal life, wetland wonders) and just book your date!12
Orange Anchor Art School
Another of the favorite kids birthday party venues in providence is Orange Anchor Art School! You can choose from themes such as Alice in Wonderland Tea, Fairy, Mermaid, Dinosaur, Space, Harry Potter, or Dragon! Parties include decorations, activities, and add-ons like cakes, treats, and party favors! All you have to do is show up with your people, party, and leave!13
Mulligan's Island
Mulligan's Island stands out when it comes to birthday party venues in Providence! The High Five Birthday Party provides a one-of-a-kind experience for the special guest of honor. Features include 18 holes of mini golf, a batting cage token, two hours of reserved party tent space, Napolitano's Brooklyn Cheese Pizza, lemonade and more! All parties have their own experienced host who will lead the festivities from start to finish.14
Made by Me Cooking School
Birthday parties for kids at the Made by Me cooking school include an instructor and kitchen for 1.5 hours, all recipe ingredients, birthday candles, paper plates, cups and napkins. Choose from fun themes such as Make Your Own Pizza Party, Cookie Pizza Party, Banana Muffin Party or Make + Design Your Own Cupcakes.15
Launch
Launch offers attractions for all ages and specializes in complete family entertainment. With several packages, you will find the perfect birthday party venue for kids in Providence. The A-List Package ensures that the guest of honor and party guests have the most exclusive experience possible. The All-Star Package includes many of your Launch favorites to choose from. And if you prefer, there is the MVP Package, which comes with all the party essentials!16
Fab-YOU-Us Family FUN Center
Fab-YOU-Us Family FUN Center is a place where families can play, get fit and celebrate together! Parties include up to 12 guests plus 2 adult hosts, free time in the Fab-You-Us Indoor Play Park, interactive BEAM EYECLICK time, arts and crafts (upon request), music and movement, bottled water for guests, and a small gift from Fab-You-Us for the birthday kid!17
Ryan Family Amusements
Ryan's is the place to celebrate your kid's birthday party in Providence! The special hosts and the guests will enjoy bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and all kinds of indoor games! The experienced party hosts will make sure your day is seamless and ridiculously fun, with no clean-up required!18
Yawgoo Valley Ski Area and Water Park
If you are looking for kids birthday party places in Providence in the summer, then this water park option is fantastic! Available on Saturdays and Sundays, July 8 - August 26 for up to 25 guests! The Birthday Party Package includes 1 hour or 2 hours of water park use (with reserved patio use) plus an additional 1 hour patio reservation.19
Create Color Art Studio
All children's party packages at Create Color Art Studio include use of the private party room for 1.5 hours, paper goods of your choice (plates, napkins & utensils), balloons, and a dedicated staff member during your event!20
The Providence Rink
Enjoy an ice skating birthday with your kids by having your child's birthday party at BankNewport City Center! All birthday party reservations are made during public skating hours. Ice skating birthday parties are available after Thanksgiving through early March. So, don't forget to mark your calendars!21
Play Time
Play Time is not only a place to take the family for a day of fun, it is also a great birthday party venue for kids in Providence! It offers three different birthday party packages and many special themes so you can throw a wonderful party!22
Go Play
Go Play offers birthday parties for up to 10 kids! The party package includes a private party room for 2 hours (1.5 hours of Go Play fun with the last 30 minutes for refreshments), 2 large pizzas (provided by Supreme Pizza), fruit cups, bags of chips, water and juice boxes, a pair of socks for each child, and staff assistance!23
Fawn & Cub Play Space
Celebrate your kid’s birthday at Fawn & Cub Play Space! These 2-hour birthday parties are held on Saturdays, 4-6pm and Sundays, 10am-12pm or 3-5pm. There are cool party packages to choose from and some add-ons too!24
Lang's Bowlarama
Lang's Bowlarama is one of the best options when looking for kids birthday party places in Providence! Why is that? Because of the variety of party package options. These range from a basic package to a Cosmic Party, which is perfect for a fun hour of cosmic bowling. Plus, all packages (except the basic one) at Lang's Bowlarama include pizza, drinks and a party host!25
Dave & Buster’s
With kid-friendly food to keep them fueled and hundreds of games on the Million Dollar Midway, there's something for everyone at Dave & Buster's. With several options for a big celebration, this is a place to consider if you're interested in birthday party venues for kids! The best choice is Ultimate Event Package: invite up to 25 guests, enjoy a buffet selection, get access to unlimited soft drinks, and receive a $25 Power Card (per guest) for 3 hours! Let the party start at Dave & Buster’s.26
AERO Trampoline Park
Want to have some jumping fun? Book your kids party at AERO Trampoline Park! All parties include 1 hour jump pass, 1 hour 40 minute party room, pizza, ice cream, water, utensils and plates, and the birthday child jumps for free the day of the party and also receives an Aero Jump T-shirt as a special birthday gift!27
Blue Door Studio
Blue Door offers unique birthday party packages for your child. These are: Paint Parties and Ceramic Parties. The first one includes a Paint a Canvas lesson, a Blue Door Studio T-shirt for the birthday boy/girl, goodie bags filled with candy treats, and a $10 gift certificate to BDS. The other option includes a Ceramic Figure Glaze lesson, a Blue Door Studio T-shirt for the birthday boy/girl, goodie bags filled with candy treats, and a $10 gift certificate to BDS.28
R1 Indoor Karting
R1 Indoor Karting is definitely one of the coolest birthday party venues for kids in Providence! Expect a fun, unique and exciting experience that is perfect for families and friends. Race against loved ones or good friends in electric karts for an adrenaline rush, or split into teams of 2-4 and take on TimeMission, the largest Time Machine gaming experience. Top it off with some arcade fun!29
Biomes Marine Biology Center
Biomes Marine Biology Center can be rented as a birthday party place for kids in Providence. The staff will provide some basic feeding demonstrations such as the sharks, rays, horseshoe crabs, and Darwin the turtle (package ideal for children 6 and under). For kids 7 and up, there is the Shark Petting Birthday Party! The two-hour party includes petting tide pool creatures, horseshoe crabs and, of course, the sharks. All groups are welcome to bring or have food delivered, and the indoor picnic area is available. Fun and educational, this is a birthday party your child will never forget.30
MobileQuest STEM Center
MobileQuest provides educational and fun birthday parties! The Standard Party Package includes a 2-hour party, 12 child participants (18 for STEM Exploration), a fee for additional participants, a private party room, a dedicated party professional, a 3D printed keepsake for the birthday child, a drop-in pass for the birthday child, and more! Be sure to keep MobileQuest in mind if you're in need of kids birthday party venues in Providence!31
CW
Bring the kids for bowling, laser tag and arcade games at this amazing kids birthday party venue! You can also make your birthday child a "Star For A Day" with their own party at the movies! This party includes movie admission, private party room, unlimited beverages, VIP theater seating, party invitations and a Cinemaworld host!32
Rock-a-Baby
A Rock-a-Baby party lasts 45 minutes. The staff provides the puppets, brings instruments for the children to play with, a book to sing along to, bubbles, and a lot of fun! During the parties, a variety of music is played to keep the party rocking - everything from nursery rhymes to rock n' roll.33
the imPOSSIBLE DREAM
The imPOSSIBLE DREAM Playground, Rhode Island's first integrated playground, provides a play-friendly environment for children of all physical abilities, which is another one of the coolest kids birthday party places in Providence! Rent the facility for such a special occasion. The main hall for parties up to 100 guests, the party room for up to 35 guests, and the shade pavilion for up to 25 guests.34
BattlegroundZ
Battlegroundz stands out for its many party packages, and they are all super fun! We have the Paintball Party Package, Archery Tag Party Package, Lazer Wars Party Package, Arcade Party Package, and four more! Choose the one that suits your kid's taste. Each one includes amenities so you can just relax and enjoy as well!35
Alley Kats
Give your kids the chance to enjoy their birthday bowling experience. Let the staff at Alley Kats host your next big event! Bowling makes everything more fun, including your kids' next birthday! There are two great party packages to choose from. Both include 2 hours of bowling, a host, a private party area, and show rental. The only difference is that the Premium Package includes a $10 game card for each child, plus a birthday cake and goody bag, also for each child!36
Animal Experiences
Animal Experiences is a program that brings children and adults closer to nature through the use of animal interaction. This hands-on traveling animal program based in Riverside, RI can be booked by anyone in southern New England. The best part? Dave comes to you! He will bring the show to your birthday party, school, camp, festival, fundraiser event, or another gathering!37
Archery Games
Combat Archery is the ultimate birthday party venue for kids ages 10 and up and adults in Providence! Enjoy a 75-minute session followed by 45 minutes at a reserved party table for a fun-filled 2-hour experience.38
Artful Expressions
Artful Experiences caters to many party packages for children ages 8 to 10. Options include canvas painting, watercolor, and pottery or wood pieces. Parties last from 1.5 to 2 hours (deluxe and premium packages). Each guest takes home a personalized piece of art. Families may bring cake or cupcakes and bottled water or juice boxes.39
World Martial Arts
Try something new this year with a martial arts themed birthday party at a real martial arts school! If you're tired of choosing from classic children's birthday party places, then this could be a fantastic option! These martial arts themed parties give your child a cool way to celebrate growing up with their friends and family.40
TLC Performing Arts
TLCPA is the perfect place for children's birthday parties in Providence! It is located close to all major highways in the area. The affordable prices and staff will take the stress out of planning your child's next birthday. Kids will love this customized dance party! You bring the cake, drinks and decorations.41
Laid Back Fitness
Laid Back Fitness offers the best Ninja Warrior Birthday Parties in Rhode Island! You can choose between the Standard Ninja Party which is 1 hour 45 minutes, up to 30 kids, and includes 45 minutes of open play + 30 minutes of food break + 30 minutes of obstacle course/open play, or the EPIC Ninja Party, which includes everything above plus pizza, drinks, and laid-back Ninja headbands and wristbands for up to 20 kids!42
Rock Spot Climbing Providence
Rock Spot Climbing offers three party packages for up to 10 climbers and all of the equipment and instruction needed for kids to climb safely. The Adventure Party Package is the most complete: it includes 2 hours of climbing, pizza and soft drinks! This kids birthday party place in Providence is only available on weekends.43
Dudek Bowling
Dudek Bowling is also in the top tier of kids birthday party places in Providence, especially if the family loves to compete to see who gets more strikes! The Ultimate Party Package is a more accessible option and includes fun activities like laser tag and arcade games.44
YMCA
The YMCA offers kids birthday parties in Providence! Their options vary from pool parties to sports and adventure parties. Packages include invitations, set and clean up, plus staff-led activities. Each package is available for up to 20 kids, and they offer food and beverage options, but if you prefer, you can bring your own!45
Harbor Creative Arts
Harbor Creative Arts is one of the more educational but fun kids birthday party places in Rhode Island! Choose from art-themed party packages for kids ages 2 to 14. Let the kids' creativity soar as they explore different art techniques at Harbor! Not only does the party package give you access to art supplies and instructors, but the birthday boy or girl will also receive a special gift! How cool is that?It’s such a special day, a child’s birthday, that we will do our best to make them feel really happy! But planning an occasion such as this doesn’t necessarily mean booking a birthday party venue. However, if you have the resources, and are completely sure that the child will love the idea, then surely it will be great!
So, if this is the case, you can choose from many kids birthday party places in Providence, and other areas of Rhode Island, such as bowling alleys, fun and educational centers, and many more! Hopefully, our ultimate guide will come in handy the next time you’re preparing for a big celebration like your kid’s birthday!