Smith Memorial Playground
East Fairmount Park, Philadelphia
Age: 1-10

If you haven’t been to Smith Memorial Playground, you’re really missing out. This playground sits on 6.5 acres of land; it’s the size of 6 football fields! It even has a giant wooden slide for kids to ride down on burlap sacks. The birthday parties here are a piece of cake; you can choose from Smith's party room or one of its outdoor porches for a party with up to 20 kids. Everything can be booked online and it’s super affordable at $150- $275. A party reservation includes a Smith t-shirt and a crown for the birthday child, as well as a Smith staff member. All that's left is to order some pizzas, bring some sodas and you’re done!

Union Fire Association
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Age: 2+

Union Fire Association hosts the perfect birthday party for any kid who loves fire trucks and firefighters. The party includes a lesson about fire prevention from members, a tour of the fire trucks and a chance to shoot the fire hose! You can also arrange to have costumed characters come visit the party. This one is a great option for a party that’s both fun and educational.

Painted Dreams Horse Farm Pony Parties
Newtown, PA
Age: 2-14

This place is any animal lover’s dream come true. Kids receive a horseback riding lesson, a craft and a pony-grooming lesson. The birthday child also gets a T-shirt. Prices range from $32-$35 per guest, and parents must sign a release before their child can ride.

Elmwood Park Zoo Treetop Adventures
Norristown, PA
Age: 3+

For extra active and adventurous kids, check out Elmwood Park Zoo’s Treetop Adventure. Featuring two different courses and a zip-line, kids are sure to sleep through the night after this party! The party package includes zoo admission, a picnic area reserved for your guests, access to Treetop Adventures including safety harnesses, a zoo-themed birthday cake and an animal feeding, which varies seasonally. Discounts are available for zoo members and rates range from $19 - $41 per child. All children must be 36” or taller to participate.

Big Red Pedal Tours Cookies & Cream Tour
Philadelphia, PA
Age: 10+

This is a great birthday party idea for kids 10 and up. Kids pedal their way through a food tour of Philadelphia starting with dessert and ending with pizza. Stops include Happily Ever After, Insomnia Cookies, and Big Ass Slice Pizza. The cost for a private tour is $299 and it’s a 15-person minimum. Great discounts are available at each stop.

Diggerland
West Berlin, NJ
Age: 3- 15

Gear up for some fun with your truck loving kids at Diggerland. Kids spend 2 hours controlling, driving and riding real construction equipment. The best part is the package includes a slice of pizza for each kid and 2 drink pitchers with refills. For $349 you get admission to the park for the birthday kid, 10 guests and 12 chaperones—a total of 23 people! All of the attractions at Diggerland have a minimum 36” height requirement. Kids 42” or taller can take advantage of even more attractions. Diggerland also offers plenty of add-on packages and an Extended Dig Package; so you can easily add more food, decorations, goodie bags or an ice cream cake to your party. All you have to do is book your party, get a cake and let Diggerland take care of the rest.

Photo Credit: Diggerland USA