30 Top Birthday Parties for Toddlers and Preschoolers in Atlanta
Throwing a toddler birthday party is special, memorable, and let's be honest, chaotic! Your own preschooler is energetic enough and now you're tasked with entertaining their equally enthusiastic friends (and parents). Fortunately, many Atlanta birthday party venues for toddlers and preschoolers make the process easy.
Atlanta toddler birthday spots have something for every interest and budget when it comes to epic birthday celebrations. And best of all, most of these Atlanta birthday spots allow parents to relax while the staff sets up, cleans up, and most importantly, keeps kids busy. Read on for our toddler birthday party favorites and find even more birthday party inspiration in our Birthday Party Guide for Atlanta Kids!
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Atlanta Birthday Spots for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Art & STEM
1. Ready Set FUN! - Sandy Springs
At this wonderland for toddlers and preschoolers, partygoers explore the "Imagination Room" where they make interactive art, climb in the playground, and celebrate in a private party room. Staff customizes birthday parties with cute themes.
Get close to nature while creating fun masterpieces at The Art Barn.
2. The Art Barn - Canton
Guests meet farm animals and create art, led by one of the Art Barn staff members. Bring your own cake and food and enjoy a farm-style picnic, followed by a hay ride at this cute Atlanta birthday party. Parents can even opt to add on pony rides and unicorn visits!
3. INK (Interactive Neighborhood for Kids) - Gainesville
The birthday child and up to 15 guests receive admission to INK museum and use of the party room. Parents can choose from different party levels ranging from basic DIY style to "Bonanza," which includes goodie bags and refreshments.
4. Fernbank Museum - Druid Hills
Birthday party guests enjoy access to all of the dinosaur exhibits and the Fernbank Forest. Parents may opt for add-ons such as live animal encounters or storytime. Birthday packages include a private party room plus a dinosaur throne for the toddler.
5. Young Chefs Academy - Marietta, Sandy Springs, Cumming
Toddlers and preschoolers can make their own pizza dough from scratch and learn how to measure, knead, shape, and top their own personal pizza. Young Chefs Academy makes the cooking experience entertaining for kids.
6. Zone of Light Studio - Druid Hills
Young kids can create art projects, customized for their ages such as play dough or coloring, and also can participate in dance and dress-up time. Birthday party packages include cake/food on the patio where staff take care of everything. Parents can also pay extra to have the food portion of the party indoors.
7. Abrakadoodle - Mobile Party Service
Abrakadoodle brings the party to you! Birthday parties receive an engaging art teacher, age-appropriate activities and projects. Each guest takes home a framed piece of their own art.
8. Little Shop of Stories - Decatur
What toddler or preschooler doesn't love storytime?! The lovely staff at Little Shop of Stories makes imaginative themes come to life, by selecting age-appropriate books that match the birthday child's theme. Plus, kiddos get a birthday room to run free after all that listening!
It's all about having fun at Buck's Sports Barn.
Atlanta Birthday Spots for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Gyms
9. Buck's Sports Barn - Buckhead
Let the kids go crazy at this huge venue, which has both indoor and outdoor options. Birthday parties are hosted by professional actors and circus performers and feature obstacle courses, fun themes, and circus tricks. Buck's is a private party venue and only hosts one event at a time.
10. Hippo Hopp - Brookhaven
Hippo Hop hosts birthday parties for preschoolers that cater to a range of budgets and requirements, with pizza and playtime included. Parents can even opt for the "splatter party!"
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11. Catch Air - Multiple Locations
With five indoor playgrounds across Atlanta, it's easy for families to throw a party at one of these inflatable havens. Catch Air has a range of slides and bounce houses so even the littlest ones can jump safely. Party packages include 80 minutes of jump time, a private room, and a party coordinator.
12. Oodazu - Buckhead
At this funky, colorful indoor playground, kids of all ages can slide, climb and jump. All birthday party packages include two hours of play, a private birthday party room for the first hour and a half of the party, birthday party attendant, and party planner.
13. Champion Kids - Marietta
Kids ages 1-11 bounce on in-ground trampolines, play on tumble tracks, jump into the foam pit, and more. Parties include one hour of playtime in the gym and 30 minutes in the party room. Staff members handle everything including bringing all the paper products and utensils.
14. We Rock the Spectrum - Roswell
This indoor play gym is for ALL kids, including those with special needs. Parents can choose from birthday packages like "Rock Basic," "Rock Star Ultimate," and everything in between. Toddlers and preschoolers can play on trampolines and sensory-safe therapy equipment, make arts and crafts, and chill out in the calming room.
15. Buddy's Indoor Playhouse - Smyrna
Parents love Buddy's for Atlanta birthday parties for the toddler crowd. This indoor playhouse features attentive service, a safe and clean environment, and several levels of party packages to accomodate all families.
16. Tiny Towne - Norcross
Just like the name says it all, even the tiniest humans can party here! Party guests as young as age one can play in cars and by age three, they can actually drive them. Other party perks include train rides, arcade, and food options like pizzas or chicken nuggets.
17. YMCA - Various Locations
Many Atlanta YMCA locations provide awesome birthday parties for toddlers and kids. Each facility varies on what it can provide, with offerings like a pool party, tumble party, climbing wall party, and more. Check with your local YMCA to get the details.
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18. Gymboree Play and Music - Johns Creek and Sandy Springs
Parents appreciate Gymboree for its interactive, stimulating environment for babies and toddlers. The same is true for parties for 1-5 year olds, which include lots of play time, a teacher, and choice of theme.
19. Woody's Jump n Play - McDonough
This popular bouncy venue has inflatables for all ages, even toddlers. Party packages include unlimited jump time, pizza, drinks, a party host and more.
20. Jump Start - Sandy Springs
Toddlers and preschoolers have a blast at birthday parties at this gymnastics utopia. Staff lead them in games and activities using mats and equipment. All birthday parties include a private party room.
21. Funopolis Family Fun Center - Commerce
This large venue has go-karts, a rock wall, and mini golf with party options for a range of ages. For the younger set, parents can opt for the classic party package, which includes one attraction such as inflatables, mini bowling, or the water playground (during warmer months). All parties include a party room, food, and drinks.
Throw a birthday party at the Roswell Spraygrounds. Photo courtesy of the park
Atlanta Birthday Spots for Toddlers & Preschoolers: Outdoors
22. Wills Park Pool - Alpharetta
Families can rent a pavillion for their guests and let the little ones play in the splash pad and the shallow, interactive pool with small slides.
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23. Roswell Spraygrounds - Roswell
At both Riverside Park and East Roswell Park spraygrounds, young ones can celebrate their summer birthdays in the covered pavillions and get soaked in the colorful splash pads. In cooler months, these parks work great for parties because they have playground options and several pavillions.
24. Brook Run Park - Dunwoody
We like this one for younger kid gatherings because it offers a separate, toddler-sized playground. They also have nearby gazebos that families can use on a first-come, first-served basis.
25. Cumming Aquatic Center - Cumming
With their zero-entry section and mini slides, this aquatic center is ideal for toddlers and preschoolers. Parents rent a nearby cabana for food and birthday festivities and guests splash and play. The aquatic center also offers parties in its indoor facility.
26. Cherokee County Aquatic Center - Canton
Similar to Cumming Aquatic Center, Cherokee Aquatic Center has an impressive outdoor pool called the Oasis where families host birthday parties. All year long parents can opt to celebrate birthdays at their indoor aquatic section too.
27. Cline Park Splash Pad - Waleska
In the summer months, families rent the splash pad at Cline Park for private parties that take place after normal operating hours from 4:30-6:30pm. Guests have full use of the splash pad plus the adjacent pavillion.
28. Autrey Mill Nature Preserve - Johns Creek
Nature-loving kids enjoy parties at Autrey Mill with various theme options like Fairy Fun and Wildlife Wonders. All party packages include activities led by an Autrey Mill instructor.
29. Marcus JCC of Atlanta - Dunwoody
MJCCA could fit in multiple birthday party categories, as the organization offers toddler cooking, sports, and gymnastics parties. But we like this one in our Outdoors section because of the awesome pool parties! Toddlers celebrating summer birthday can splash down at the outdoor Sherwin Glass Aquatic Center.
30. Zoo Atlanta - Grant Park
A birthday celebration at Zoo Atlanta includes admission to visit all the amazing animals like pandas, gorillas, and lions, plus pavillion rental and food. Birthday party guests also enjoy the train, playground, and petting zoo.
Unless noted, photos courtesy of the venues
Places featured in this article:
The Art Barn
I.N.K. Interactive Neighborhood for Kids
Buck's Sports Barn
Hippo Hopp - Brookhaven
Hippo Hopp - Peachtree Corners
We Rock The Spectrum
Young Chefs Academy - Marietta
Yount Chefs Academy - Sandy Springs
Young Chefs Academy - Cumming
Tiny Towne
Catch Air - Johns Creek
Catch Air - Snellville
Catch Air - Marietta
Catch Air - Cumming
Catch Air - Dacula
East Roswell Spray Ground
Riverside Park
Wills Park
Brook Run Park
Zoo Atlanta
Woody's Jump n Play
Ready Set FUN!
Funopolis Family Fun Center
Cumming Aquatic Center
Zone of Light Studio
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Gymboree - Johns Creek
Gymboree - Sandy Springs
Champion Kids
Cherokee Aquatic Center
Cline Park