Got a birthday coming up for one of your kids? Don’t fret about it (if possible!), just look to your child. What does he like? Who does he love? What would he want? That’s it. Start there and you’re off. Currently there are lots of fun places to book for your child’s next birthday party in the Nashville area.
Here’s our current HOT list of Editor Picks:
Best Birthday Parties
— For the Younger Set —
BOOST GYMNASTICS
11 Vaughns Gap Road,
Nashville • 615-352-8533
Your one-and-a-half hour party is for 16, 20 or 26 kids and includes plates, napkins, table cloths, forks and serving of cake and drinks (you provide). Kids will have one hour of birthday fun based upon age and number of kids then 30 minutes in the party area. These parties are for two different age groups: Parent & Preschooler (ages 2-and-a-half to 4) or an Independent Party for ages 5 – 12. All set-up and clean-up handled for you.
COST: You can do either the Classic Package (starts at $375 for 16) or a Themed Package (starts at $485 for 16)
THE BUNNY HIVE
2008 21st Ave. South,
Nashville • 615-933-8398
The three-hour event includes private use of The Bunny Hive studio, one on-site staff assistant, access to speakers, clean up and party essentials like your cake knife, candles and more. You bring the food, beverages and decorations. Add-ons include a play-doh station, bubble dancing, soft play sets and more.
COST: $600; $525 for members
E.T.C. GYMNASTICS
1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro
615-867-6900
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11301 Old Nashville Hwy.,
Smyrna • 615-617-7644
Themed parties for 10 children ages 3 – 5 or 15 children ages 6 – 13. Themes include “Traditional,” “Princess,” “Super Hero,” “Extreme Sport,” “Summer Slide,” “Nerf,” or “Mix & Match.” Party guests can enjoy one hour on the floor then 45 minutes in the party room with a party hostess helping.
COST: $300 members; $310 non-members. Traditional is $265 members; $275 non-members
LET IT SHINE
1892 General George Patton Drive, Franklin • 615-369-3547
Book well in advance! Party packages are for ages 2 – 3 (Tiny Tumbler) in the Tiny Tumbler Gym; ages 4 -10 in the Main Gym; and 11+. Designed for up to 25 guests. Parties include one hour of open play (customized by age); 45 minutes in the party room; a party room assistant for setup and clean up; picnic tables with tablecloths and a birthday party t-shirt for the birthday child.
COST: $350 members;
$375 non-members
THE LITTLE GYM
2615 Medical Center Pkwy #1535, Murfreesboro
615-439-1021
Private birthday parties include one-and-a-half hours of free play, two instructors, paper goods, setup and cleanup. Add-ons include a t-shirt, an air mat, balloons, pizza and more.
COST: $395 for up to 15 kids
THE MONKEY’S TREEHOUSE
91 Seaboard Lane, Brentwood
615-942-7911
Birthday parties include one-and-a-half hours of free play plus picnic tables for your celebration (you bring the refreshments, decorations, paper goods).
COST: Party can be semi-private ($150) or personalized and private ($235)
MY GYM
330 Franklin Road, Brentwood
615-371-5437
Party packages for kids ages 0 – 8 includes two specialists, a one-and-a-half hour party for up to 15 guests, balloon decorations, paper goods, table cloths and a special gift for the birthday child. You provide drinks and cupcakes. Choose the music, games and theme.
COST: $449
TOTS ALOUD
Rent soft-play rentals and more for your child’s special day.
ADVENTURE PARTIES
THE CLIMB GYMS
615-463-7625
Three locations in Nashville, one in Murfreesboro, offer weekend parties for ages 5 and older. Includes a two-hour block for climbing and celebrating plus staff assistance. Gear included.
COST: $300 for the first 10 climbers; $20 per additional
K1 SPEED NASHVILLE
404 Davidson Street, Nashville
615-242-3275
Three different party packages available for a minimum of eight kids, 48” includes indoor go-kart racing, an hour for celebrating, an arcade card for each child, medals and a podium ceremony plus food and drink packages.
COST: Starts at $65 per person
BIG GROUPS
ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER
800 Fort Negleyy Blvd., Nashville 615-862-5160
Weekends only from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 2 – 4 p.m. Includes admission and private use of the party room with a host. Food can be purchased from the onsite cafe. BYO cake. Options include a planetarium show or a live science show.
COST: $525
BRENTWOOD SKATE CENTER
402 Wilson Pike Circle
Brentwood • 615-373-8611
Public parties for 10 includes skates, game cards, pizza, drinks and a party host. BYO cake. Private parties for 40 include two hours of skating and above.
COST: Public: $280 plus tax;
Private: $1,200 plus tax
EXTREME ESCAPE GAMES
1735 Galleria Blvd., STE 1015,
Franklin • 615-332-5535
Includes use of the party room, your choice of escape game.
COST: Starts at $32 per child
MAIN EVENT
1510 Gresham Park Drive,
Murfreesboro • 615-639-1899
Five different party packages for kids may include bowling, laser tag, food and more.
COST: Starts at $20 per chils.
NASHVILLE SHORES
4001 Bell Road, Hermitage
615-889-7050
Two different party packages available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 3 – 7 p.m. “Big Splash Bash” includes all-day admission for 12, private party area, pizza, a sheet cake, drinks and supplies. The “Mega Splash Bash” adds on cookies, fruit, a souvenir cup, goody bags and more.
COST: “Big Splash Bash” ($699); “Mega Splash Bash” ($899)
SLICK CITY ACTION PARK
539 Opry Mills Drive,
Nashville 615-260-5224
Three different hour-and-a-half party packages for 10 people vary in price and include activity time plus options like pizza, drinks, a birthday gift, party favors, free Icee coupons and play time.
COST: Starts at $25.99 per child.
STRIKE & SPARE/CIRCUS WORLD
90 Volunteer Drive,
Hendersonville • 615-824-5685
Five different packages available, including skating, bungee trampolines, laser tag, bumper cars, bowling and more. All packages include pizza, water, 45 minutes in the party room, a hostess, paper goods, a free t-shirt for the birthday child and a souvenir bowling pin.
COST: Five packages range from $125 for 10 kids to $290 for the softplay party
URBAN AIR
1735 Galleria Blvd., Franklin
629-401-3144
Jump away with the “Ultimate” party for 10; the “Deluxe” for 10) or the “Small Squad” for six. Height restrictions apply. Options include virtual reality, zipline, ropes, climbing walls, trampolines, games and more.
COST: “Ultimate” party ($409); “Deluxe” ($329); or “Small Squad” ($149)
USA NINJA CHALLENGE
215 Gothic Court, STE 206,
Franklin • 615-786-9333
Party includes one hour of coach-led gym play for 10 guests, 30 minutes of party activity, a t-shirt for the birthday child, tables and chairs. All guests must be at least 4 years old.
COST: $350
MOBILE PARTIES
FOAMBOREE
1-800-779-1561
Bring foam to your child’s party. Custom colors, textures and tons of foamy fun.
COST: One-hour party ($355); two-hour party ($575); colorful party ($455); glow- in-the-dark party ($495); snow experience ($425)
MOBILE SPA PARTY
615-671-2897
Two hours of fun and pampering at your chosen location includes a tiara for the birthday child, magical jewelry for each guest, a fashion show, music, dancing, singing, party games, invitations. You provide the refreshments.
COST: Starts at $399
SUPERSCIENCE TN
615-589-1968
Hands-on science at your location for ages 3 – 12. Choose from more othan 20 interactive experiments you can view on the website. COST: $275
RESTAURANT PARTIES
AQUARIUM RESTAURANT
516 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville 615-514-3474
Parties include Kid’s Meals, a balloon bouquet for the birthday child, cherry ICEES, make-your-own sundaes, animal plushes and Sharkey the mascot. Add-ons include a mermaid meet-and-greet; marine biologist for a day; a behind-the-scenes tour and more.
COST: $25 per child (ages 2 – 12)
RAINFOREST CAFE
353 Opry Mills Drive, Nashville
615-514-3000
A “Wild Bunch Birthday” includes a selection from the Wild Bunch menu, kids’ activity booklets, a wild safari hat, a souvenir and invitations.
COST: $35.99 per child (minimum of 10)
TOOT’s
Four Rutherford County locations makes Toot’s a preferred spot for kids’ birthday dinners. Bring in a colored “Toot’s Kids Club”coloring page (found on the website in the “Kids Club” section) for a free meal.
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