Becoming a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah marks a huge milestone for Jewish teens and their families. After your child has spent so many hours studying, practicing, and preparing, you’ll want to celebrate their major accomplishment with family and friends.

Traditional locations like your synagogue’s social hall or hotel ballrooms can be convenient options for a celebratory party following the bar or bat mitzvah service. But if you’re looking for a unique experience, the DC area has many venues where guests can play games, explore interesting sites, and have fun while celebrating your child.

Read on for our list of fun bar mitzvah and bat mitzvah venues in DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. And if you’re looking for more ways to celebrate with your tween or teen, check out our Kids' Birthday Party Places Guide for DC, which includes our list of teen birthday party ideas.

Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs are some of the most epic parties a kid can have (or go to!). Your new teen deserves the best, so we've gathered lots of great places for you to host this special birthday. From a former train station, to ballrooms, bowling, and more, there's sure to be something to please even the pickiest 13 year old.

Looking for more birthday party ideas? Make sure you check out our Birthday Party Guide for Philly Kids.

Are you looking for kids' birthday party places that match their specific interests? Tired of trampoline parks and pool parties? We looked all around Chicago and the suburbs to find various choices for kids interested in everything from science and cooking to their favorite toys. From simple to extravagant, there's a theme to match every child's birthday dream on this list. So happy birthday to your kiddo! We hope you have fun.

For other fun birthday party ideas, check out these spots for toddler birthdays, these great tween and teen birthday party spots, and the best indoor birthday party spots in Chicago. 

Trying to find the best birthday party places for your toddler or preschooler in Westchester? Look no further: We've rounded up dozens of top party places where the 4-and-under crowd can have a blast, from play spaces and kids' gyms to art studios and sports centers.

Check our Kids' Birthday Party Guide for Westchester Families for more great ideas for celebrating your little one's special day. 

When it comes time to find a perfect, all-weather birthday party place in NYC there's really just one answer: the mega play space.

From bounce houses and trampolines to arcade-packed game venues, these wide-open indoor playgrounds give all your pint-sized birthday party guests a chance to run free. Check out our top picks for the best indoor play spaces to throw your next birthday party below—and find more party planning tips in our Guide to Kids' Birthday Parties in NYC.

New Jersey offers many venues perfect for a Sweet 16–lucky for those of us who have a 15-year-old at home and understand the pressure to throw a successful Sweet 16 party. Nowadays, the bar is set high!

We’ve rounded up options in North, Central, and South Jersey, ranging from classic catering halls to unique party locations. If you're casting a wider net, consider hosting your party at one of these Best Venues for Sweet 16 Parties in NYC. 

Looking for a great place to celebrate your teenage daughter or son? South Florida has a host of venues for the perfect teen birthday experience.

Pensacola, Florida has it all. Pensacola is over 40 miles of wildlife-protected sugar sand beaches, incredible food, welcoming locals, a historical village to rival Plimoth Plantation or Colonial Williamsburg, and a booming foodie and local brews scene to rival Seattle or Portland.

It’s a fabulous family vacation spot where you can visit wildlife, take part in all kinds of water sports, see the Blue Angels or Blue Wahoos, and spend time on Pensacola Beach—one of the most stunning beaches I’ve ever seen.

Read on for an itinerary of things to do in Pensacola that will appeal to kids of all ages and interests, and parents, too! For more places to visit along the Gulf Coast, check out our guide to the best things to do in Panama City Beach; Destin; Orange Beach, Alabama; and more fabulous Florida family vacations.