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Climb aboard for fun indoor birthday party places for kids in Connecticut! Parkour Birthday Party photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers
Climb aboard for fun indoor birthday party places for kids in Connecticut! Parkour Birthday Party photo courtesy of Chelsea Piers
2/9/24 - By Ally Noel

Looking for fun indoor birthday places? Connecticut kids have a lot of different interests, so when it comes time to celebrate their birthdays, they usually want something that matches their passions! There are sporty kids, artsy kids, animal-lovers, science-geeks and just kids with lots of energy. All manner of indoor birthday parties are doable in Connecticut because there are so many different kinds of places. To make it easy on you, we have listed a good selection of them below.

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Have your cake and eat it at at the zoo! Beardsley Zoo birthday party photo by Jack Bradley
Have your cake and eat it at at the zoo! Beardsley Zoo birthday party photo by Jack Bradley

Fun Indoor Birthday Party Places in Fairfield County

The Giggling Pig - Parties

Shelton, Bethel, Milford, Seymour
The Giggling Pig hosts parties that are not only unique but also affordable. You choose the type of craft—from wooden projects to ceramics to canvas painting - even slime! Every party gets to use their private space and even includes a special gift from Giggles for the birthday child.  READ MORE

Best Time Ever

Stamford
The Best Time Ever provides both an Art Studio and playscape to allow kids of all ages to be creative and active in a fun environment. Birthday parties are also creative and kids can choose from Slime Party, Plaster Projects or Baubles & Bling. Parties are for kids 4 and up and are held in-studio. READ MORE

Jumpz of Danbury

Danbury
Jumpz Danbury provides several all-inclusive party packages that take full advantage of their wall-to-wall trampolines, plank plunge, super slide, and much more. All parties include a party host, safety socks, paper goods, and pizza.  READ MORE

Connecticut's Beardsly Zoo - Birthday Parties

Bridgeport
The Zoo is available year-round for birthday parties. For winter parties, the zoo offers an indoor space or even a virtual party option. Parties are offered at four different time slots and the themes include: Critter Craft  Package, Animal Encounter Package, Zoo-Rific Package and Virtual. There is pricing for both members and non-members.  READ MORE

Make-Modern

Darien
Make-Modern offers birthday parties for children beginning at the age of 5 (turning 5). Have 15 of your closest friends to create 2 craft projects, have pizza or bagels and the celebratory dessert of your choice (cake, macrons, cupcakes etc). Parties are available Friday evenings, Saturday and Sunday. Download the birthday guide on their website. READ MORE

Chelsea Piers Connecticut Birthday Parties

Stamford
Chelsea Piers is offering Nina+Parkour, Gymnastics, Splash Zone, Trampolines & Rock Climbing and more for an action packed birthday party.  Each party is scheduled for 75 minutes, which includes 45 minutes of activity time. Choose from a party for Preschool and Toddlers, Ages 6+, Tweens and Teens. READ MORE

Darien Nature Center - Birthday Parties

Darien
Whether you choose a Critter Encounter or a Treasure Hunt party, a party at the Darien Nature Center is sure to be a good time. Party time is between 1 hour and 30-45 minutes and a live animal presentation. Max number of children is 15 and available September through June.  READ MORE

Hands on Pottery

Fairfield, Darien
Hands on Pottery is a paint-your-own pottery studio. Voted Best Kids Party by Moffly Media, kids who have their birthday at HOP can host up to 16 guests for 1.5 hours and will enjoy painting a piece of pottery together and celebrating a special day. READ MORE

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk - Birthday Parties

Norwalk
Seal-abrate your child's special day with an undersea adventure from The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Parties are 2 hours and held in a private party space. A 60-minute guided tour including stopping at the stingray touch tank included.  Birthday child will receive a complimentary t-shirt from the Aquarium! Please note: balloons of any kind are not allowed at the Aquarium. READ MORE
Find fun and creative themes at Connecticut's indoor party spaces. Birthday crafts photo courtesy of Art Plus Studio
Find fun and creative themes at Connecticut's indoor party spaces. Birthday crafts photo courtesy of Art Plus Studio

Fun Indoor Birthday Party Places in New Haven County

It Adventure Ropes Course

New Haven
It Adventure Ropes Course is one of the largest indoor ropes courses in the world. The staff at IT Adventure Ropes Course will plan your entire party with safety in mind. All packages include use of the It + Zip It ropes course for two hours, a party host, swag bag, and priority loading on the course. Parties are for up to 10 kids. READ MORE

Art Plus Studio - Parties

New Haven
Art Plus Studio offers art-centric parties and events. You can have your child's birthday party (ages 2-17) at YOUR location. Party options include: Canvas Party, Slime Party, Fairy Houses, Paint Jam, Watercolors and way more. Birthday parties are typically held on Saturdays & Sundays &  are also available some weekday evenings too. READ MORE

Picasso Parties

West Haven
Picasso Parties provides the space to hold a perfect party for your child. With space to host from 10 to 50 people, on-site staff will help you plan your party.  The staff is trained to handle events of thousands with people in any location and can offer many suggestions to help you have a  fun-filled event READ MORE

My Gym in Orange

Orange
Birthday Parties are My Gym's specialty. Perfect for kids ages 1-10, party specialists will engage your guests in age-appropriate games and activities, songs, relays, and more. 3 packages are available and all three give the birthday guest complete access to the whole facility. Beyond the fun, they can also manage every detail, including paper goods, party favors, and food. READ MORE

Xperiment Virtual Reality

North Haven, Trumbull
Xperiment Virtual Reality is all about providing the most epic yet realistic virtual reality experience for anyone and everyone. With 100+ VR experience options, you can head to Xperiment VR to play multiplayer games, educational experiences, kid-friendly virtual reality, art and design, sports, travel and adventure, and even virtual reality that burns calories.  READ MORE
Game on! The top indoor birthday places will score big points with the kids! Arcade photo courtesy of Nomads Adventure Quest
Game on! The top indoor birthday places will score big points with the kids! Arcade photo courtesy of Nomads Adventure Quest

Fun Indoor Birthday Party Places in Hartford County

Nomads Adventure Quest

South Windsor
Nomads Adventure Quest Private room, party host, pizza, and clean up are all included in your party package so all you have to do is show up!  Guests can choose between a wide variety of activities  including Virtual Reality, laser tag, mini golf, bumper cars, and more. Huge arcade and food onsite too. READ MORE

Romp n' Roll Wethersfield - Parties

Wethersfield
Enjoy classes, parties, and camps at Romp n'Roll. Romp n’ Roll offers energetic and engaging birthday parties for children ages 1 through 6. 90 minutes of playtime including moon bounce, trapeze, rock wall, monkey bars, bubble machine and more. READ MORE

Ron-A-Roll

Vernon
Roller skating is fun for everyone! Your guests will enjoy sliding across over 14,000 square feet of smooth wooden skating surface. There are three packages for parties, use of the party room, snacks and hot dogs and a t-shirt for the birthday child. READ MORE

Bounce Extreme

Canton
Have your next party at Bounce Extreme. Bounce Extreme will work with you to create the perfect party for your child, no matter the age. Have 12-15 guests at your party and play in the buonce house for over an hour. Food available for additional cost. READ MORE

Flight Trampoline Park

Manchester
Flight Trampoline Park is a cutting-edge entertainment, fitness and sports facility unlike anything you have ever experienced. The first of its kind, Flight Trampoline Park is the ultimate venue for active social outings, intense individual workouts and memorable birthday parties. We are the Ultimate Trampoline Park! READ MORE

Auer Farm

Bloomfield
Auer Farm is a 4-H Education Center and so much more. From the beautiful gardens, farm animals, and play forest, Auerfarm will help you celebrate. Surrounded by a beautiful open space and facing the barn, the pavilion can accommodate small and big parties, rain or shine. Children and adults will enjoy interacting with farm animals, taking a seasonal hayride, or participating in craft making. READ MORE

Bounce Extreme

Canton
Have your next party at Bounce Extreme. Bounce Extreme will work with you to create the perfect party for your child, no matter the age. Have 12-15 guests at your party and play in the buonce house for over an hour. Food available for additional cost. READ MORE
Some venues have options for outdoor and indoor parties! Birthday Party photo courtesy of Tree Trails in Mystic
Some venues have options for outdoor and indoor parties! Birthday Party photo courtesy of Tree Trails in Mystic

Fun Indoor Birthday Party Places in Eastern Connecticut

Denison Pequotsepsos Nature Center(Birthday Parties)

Mystic
Make your birthday extra special by celebrating at the Nature Center. Our birthday parties feature your choice of live animals, natural crafts, nature walks, outdoor free play and more. Each celebration is unique.Birthday parties are scheduled for two hours, beginning with a one-hour nature program in the theme of your choice, run by an educator. The second hour is unstructured, and allows for exploration, cake, gifts or free play. We host birthday parties on weekends or weekdays. READ MORE

The Adventure Park at Storrs

Storrs
Get outside and into The Adventure Park at Storrs, CT to experience this self-guided tree-to-tree climbing adventure, perfect for families, friends and of course, birthday parties. Choose your own adventure among the 9 treetop trails for ages 7+ or the Adventure Playground for kids 3-6. Birthday groups enjoy a reserved picnic table and optional goodie bags for your guests.   READ MORE

Tree Trails Mystic

Mystic
Looking for a memorable and exciting birthday experience? Wether the child is 7 years old or 17 years old, a day of climbing and zipping in the trees makes for a very unique birthday celebration. A birthday party inludes: a souvenir and Buy-One-Get-One pass for future visit for each guest, a swag bag of gifts and FREE return pass to TreeTrails for the Special Guest of Honor, reserved picnic areas, all necessary climbing equipment, course Instruction and Orientation and 3 hours of climbing and ziplining. READ MORE

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