What new places in DFW make great kids birthday party places for kids and teens?
While the birthday cake, cupcakes, and party favors are important, the venue is perhaps the most important part of the whole celebration; it’s what allows the kids to have fun with each other and create the life of the birthday party.
So leave the planning (and the clean up of the mess after) to these 20 new and novel kids birthday party places in the DFW area; some on the list are new and novel while some others are all-time favorites from our readers.
No more straight-up Chuck E. Cheese kids birthday parties, or simple, home parties, here are some new options that you may not have thought about before.
Let the party begin! These are the best places to have a birthday party nearby.

1. The Star
Address: 9 Cowboys Way, Frisco, TX 75034, Contact email
Celebrate your kid’s birthday like a star and take a look at the Dallas Cowboys World Headquarters.
There are three birthday party packages available, which starts at $600.
However, if you want to get the best that this place has to offer, then you can get the Hall of Fame package at $1200.
Package includes party room rental, VIP guided tour, drinks provided, birthday child souvenir, and the party group is allowed to bring Papa John’s pizza only, cake, and party supplies.

2. Kidzania
Address: 2601 Preston Rd #3011, Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (469) 731-3900
Make everyone in the family excited and take the birthday party fun to the city, which is designed and run by kids. Kidzania is a dynamic, real-life city built to inspire, educate, and empower kids through immersive learning experiences.
Kids will have a blast, but parents beware, you will need your energy up! Kidzania is the first mini-city for Kids in the United States and is definitely on our bucket list for unique kids birthday party places.

3. Adventure Scuba and Snorkeling Center – Mermaid Party
Address: 2301 N Central Expy #140, Plano, TX 75075
Phone: (972) 423-3483
What a mer-mazing experience for your kid who loves mermaids!
This is a fun experience for the birthday party celebrant and friends! The mermaid package includes 2 hours of fun mermaid swimming experience with a mermaid instructor for ages six and up.
Six participants are allowed for birthday parties; mermaid tail rentals are available, and after swimming and some games, enjoy the birthday party in a mermaid-themed room.
4. Gatsplat Paintball Field
Address: 582 TX-121 BUS, Lewisville, TX 75057
Phone: (972) 956-5500
Gatsplat Dallas area paintball fields are located in Lewisville, Rowlett and Fort Worth, they serve the DFW metroplex with their unique low impact paintball model.
This is great for older kids’ birthday party fun!
Pricing starts at $169 for a group of 6, which includes entry, gun, tank, safety goggles, all day air fills, and 1000 paintballs to share.
For a group of 10, it would be $289 with 1,500 paintballs to share.
5. TopGolf
Address: 1500 Andrews Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002
Phone: (469) 675-9730
For golf lovers ages 12 and younger, this is your place! The cost is $300 for up to 12 kids and $450 for up to 18 kids. It includes two hours of play, catered meals, unlimited drinks, and your own personal bay host.
You can also enhance the experience with party favors or swinging tips from the Top Golf coach.
6. Sea Life Grapevine Aquarium
Address: Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: (469) 444-3004
Sea Life birthday party packages are the perfect way to celebrate your kid’s special day! He/she and friends will come up close and personal with some fish, sharks, stingrays, seahorses and more.
Please note that birthday parties must be booked at least three weeks in advance and are subject to availability.
7. Ninja Nation
Address: 7140 Dena Dr, Frisco, TX 75033
Phone: (214) 937-4942
For an action-packed birthday party, look no further than Ninja Nation. It is a perfect place to try ninja challenges in a fun and safe environment.
So, let the kids jump, run, crawl, climb, and swing like ninjas for a day! The standard birthday party ($350) for up to 15 guests, which includes 90 minutes on the arena floor and 30 minutes to refuel and celebrate in the party room. You can also add on pizza and drinks for $5 a child.
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8. iFly
Address: 8380 TX-121, Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (214) 618-4359
Gather those fearless kids and experience the thrill of human flight (without a parachute or airplane) at iFLY Dallas in Frisco. iFly is an indoor skydiving; it is a safe flying experience for everyone.
Each person in your group will fly next to a word-class instructor who personally guides you all throughout the whole time.
Their birthday parties are great for kids, teens, and adults, and they can accommodate small or large groups.
Great news! They can customize your birthday party, just tell them some details and they will take care of the rest.

9. National Videogame Museum
Address: 8004 Dallas Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (972) 668-8400
National Videogame Museum (NVM), the only museum in the United States dedicated to the history of the videogame industry.
As what they said, this is a place where you can learn about the videogame industry’s rich history, where it’s heading next, and how you can be a part of it. A place where you can meet and expand a community of creative and competitive minds.
A place that exudes FUN in a permanent home where on any given day you can play the games of yesterday, today AND tomorrow. Amazing, right? And they are open to book your birthday party!
This place is perfect for some gaming fun with friends and family, for ALL ages. It starts with a basic birthday package at $250, which includes 2hours use of the party room that accommodates up to 40 guests.
Please check their website or call for more details.

10. Summit Climbing, Yoga and Fitness
Address: 525 Talbert Dr, Plano, TX 75093
Phone: (972) 599-0865
Something different for the strong and young at heart. We really think this is one of the best birthday party places near me.
Summit can host your next birthday party full of climbing fun. They carved out a section of their gym that’s just for kids with the small top out boulder, five auto-belays, and 6 top ropes, and it also features a ledge for rappelling.
They provide harness rentals for all of the climbers/belayers, a party room, instruction, and plenty of walls to climb! You are free to bring any food or drink items that you want, and they can provide tablecloths, paper plates, napkins, plastic cups, and plastic utensils.
11. Young Chef Academy
Address: 8855 Preston Trace Blvd #100, Frisco, TX 75033
Phone: (972) 335-4449
An “ALL-INCLUSIVE” birthday party packages where you supply the chefs, and they provide the rest! It is a great way to learn life skills while having fun doing it.
You can visit or call or email to reserve your celebration, and a party specialist will help you create an all-inclusive party experience that is perfect for you and your celebrant.
They can handle invitations, decorations, entertainment and clean up.

12. Frisco Fire Department
Address: 8601 Gary Burns Dr, Frisco, TX 75034
Phone: (972) 292-6300
Enjoy a unique experience at the Frisco Fire Department, your birthday celebrant and guest will get a tour of the fire station and a close-up look at the fire-fighting equipment.
Everyone will have fun learning about fire prevention and safety tips designed just for them.
A few things to note:
- To be eligible to book a party, the birthday child’s parent or grandparent must live or work in Frisco
- The minimum age for a birthday party is turning five years old.
- The schedule is Saturday mornings, excluding holiday weekends for both an east side and west side location.
13. Paint My Pottery
Address: 6121 W Park Blvd B127, Plano, TX 75093
Phone: (972) 371-8539
Get creative with friends and family on your birthday bash. You have two kids party choices to choose from – kids pottery painting party or kids pottery wheel party.
Depending on what birthday party package you choose, guests can pick from different designs of pottery or pottery wheel, and paint it.
The cost includes set-up and clean-up, all supplies. Call or visit their website for more details.

14. Snip-Its
Address: 4720 TX-121, Plano, TX 75024
Phone: (972) 370-2000
Perfect for dress-up and make believe, roleplay birthday party – themes like “Glamour, Trip to Hollywood, Spa and Rock Star”
15. Frontier Flight Museum
Address: 6911 Lemmon Ave, Dallas, TX 75209
Get those inspiration to fly high and explore at the Frontiers of Flight Museum. Your birthday celebrant and guests can fly to any destination they can imagine, become air traffic controllers in the FOFM Airport Control Tower, even practice being a Jumbo Jet pilot!
Party rooms are available for two hours and include taxi down Runway 36R and play in the children’s Discovery Area, watch an in-flight movie, climb the control tower, and a tour in the Cree main exhibit gallery.

16. American Girls’ Store
Address: 13464 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240
Phone: (877) 247-5223
Based at the Galleria Mall, this legendary store has party rooms and hosts great birthday parties with:
- A delicious meal
- Signature cake and ice cream
- Goody bags and doll tiaras
- A special gift for the birthday girl
- Digital invitations
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17. Legoland Discovery Center
Address: 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy, Grapevine, TX
Phone: (469) 444-3004
- 2 hours of play then 1 hour in a private LEGO themed party room
- Party host to assist during room time
- Pizza and soft drinks for all guests
- Exclusive LEGO Model for each guest to take home
- Activity lanyard and birthday button for the birthday child
- All day admissions at LEGOLAND Discovery Center after time in party room
18. North Texas Escape Rooms
Address: 8232 Preston Rd #100, Plano, TX 75024
Phone: (469) 712-6837
- Private 45 min Escape Experience for 8 kids and 1 adult
- 1.5 hrs in Party Room
- Set up by NTER Party Host
- Decor: Half dozen balloons, birthday banners, tablecloths, confetti
- Color changing pencil for each guest
- Tables and Chairs
- Clean Up
19. Dallas Equestrian Center
Address: 8787 Park Ln, Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 304-5750
Here is a really unique way to celebrate a birthday!
- Two hours for up to 8 riders. Each additional rider is $25/person
- Includes riding, grooming, feeding treats and use of the lounge for birthday celebration
20. Altitude Trampoline Park
Address: 110 W Campbell Rd, Richardson, TX 75080
Phone: (469) 941-4350
Once your Party attendee is inside, they will not leave! Usually a 2 hour party could easily go longer once the jumping begins.
For these and more Birthday Party ideas, there are some great places in Collin County!
FAQs
What is the best place for birthday celebration? ›
- Escape Room. Escape rooms make fun, teamwork-building nights with friends or family. ...
- Restaurant. This birthday party idea is a classic for a reason. ...
- Bar or Cocktail Lounge. ...
- Spa. ...
- Cooking Class. ...
- Wine Cellar/Winery. ...
- Dine In Movie Theatre. ...
- Sports Game.
- Rent a birthday party venue on Peerspace. Source: Peerspace. ...
- Throw a costume party. Source: Peerspace. ...
- Host a movie screening. Source: Peerspace. ...
- Go glamping! Source: Peerspace. ...
- Visit an escape room. Source: Peerspace. ...
- Take a tour. ...
- Plan a photoshoot. ...
- Have a craft party.
- 18 Hip Hop Clubs.
- 3am Bars.
- 5 Star Clubs.
- 5am Bars.
- African Clubs.
- Alternative Lifestyle Clubs.
- Bachata and Merengue Club.
- Bar Swing.
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- Keep your guest list small. ...
- Make your own invitations. ...
- Use free printables to decorate. ...
- Pick a theme you already have decorations for. ...
- Have the party at your house. ...
- Don't party at meal time. ...
- Make or decorate your own cake. ...
- Use the dollar store for party supplies.
- 01 of 35. Host a Game Night. Sugar & Cloth. ...
- 02 of 35. Do a Spa Day. StefaNikolic/Getty Images. ...
- 03 of 35. Have a Cake Swap. Sugar & Cloth. ...
- 04 of 35. Cook the Night Away. Darling Down South. ...
- 05 of 35. Have DIY Wine Tasting. ...
- 06 of 35. Host a Film Screening. ...
- 07 of 35. Host a Mixology Party. ...
- 08 of 35. Opt for a Classy Affair.
For adult birthday parties and nighttime events, four hours is usually appropriate. Formal affairs such as weddings, bat and bar mitzvahs, and sweet sixteens tend to last at least four hours but can go much longer.
What is the most popular party theme? ›- Fiesta Theme Party.
- Hollywood Theme Party.
- Mermaid Theme Party.
- Paris Themed Party.
- Unicorn Theme Birthday Party.
- 2000 Theme Party.
- Sports Themed Party.
- Princess Theme Party.
- Choose a theme. ...
- Determine your budget. ...
- Choose a few date and time options for the event. ...
- Book an event venue. ...
- Arrange entertainment. ...
- Make a guest list. ...
- Order supplies if you're making your own decor.
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Where do celebrities go in Fort Worth? ›
PR's Saloon is Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards. We have been entertaing the public since 1980. Voted best place to meet singles as well as a celebrity hide out. Numberous celebritys sneak in and out on a regular basis.
Where do Dallas Cowboys players hang out? ›Cowboys Club is located at The Star in Frisco, Texas where the Dallas Cowboys train and work year round. The club creates an environment inviting for Cowboys' players, coaches and executives to socialize.
What is the richest area of DFW? ›- 01 of 20. Have a Themed Dance-Off. ...
- 02 of 20. Plan an At-Home Trivia Night. ...
- 03 of 20. Opt for Board Games. ...
- 04 of 20. Turn Your Place into a Casino. ...
- 05 of 20. On a Budget? ...
- 06 of 20. Put on a Scavenger Hunt. ...
- 07 of 20. Throw a Pizza or Cheeseboard Making Party. ...
- 08 of 20.
- Breathe in the fresh air (that is, wearing a mask if you are within six feet of another).
- Watch a TV show. ...
- Eat dinner.
- Or if it's breakfast, eat breakfast. ...
- Learn the hand jive.
- Tell all your friends what kind of dog you think they look like.
- Read a book for once in your life.
- Pick A Theme, And Get Dressed Up For Dinner. ...
- Host A Nostalgic Game Night. ...
- Have A Cake Decorating Party. ...
- Embark On A Dessert Crawl Around The City. ...
- Have A Movie-Montage-Worthy Shopping Spree. ...
- Hit Up The Bowling Alley. ...
- Take A Swing Dancing Class.
- Joke Night. Everyone brings a joke to share with the group.
- Dance Party. Everyone brings their favorite dance song and move.
- Board Games. Maybe a nostalgic one, maybe something new?
- Charades. Charades are always fun.
- Surprise Party. ...
- Fun in the Park. ...
- Movie Night. ...
- Scavenger Hunt.
The safest option to dress up for special occasions has been either a maxi dress or a gown. Hands down some of the classiest and the chicest birthday party outfits for ladies. Unleash the diva or the princess in you and let your clothes do all the talking!
How do you have a party with limited space? ›- Set the scene. ...
- Think outside the box. ...
- Keep temperatures low. ...
- Conserve drinkware. ...
- Establish a coat room. ...
- Be a décor minimalist. ...
- Avoid traffic jams.
Research suggests the best group size is from five to nine.
At what age do people party the most? ›
Most party types peaked for people around college, with things like raves and drinking at bars peaking at 21 and 23, respectively. In fact, the oldest "peak" for any type of party was just 23. Things like attending concerts and multiday music festivals were all deemed ideal to partake in at 23, on average.
How far in advance should you invite for a birthday party? ›If you are planning a casual birthday party, three weeks before the event should be early enough to send out invites. This will give you enough time to prepare and if needed, book a small venue. If you are not booking a venue and hosting at home instead, two weeks should be enough notice.
What parties are trending? ›- Party Trend: Go Big.
- Party Trend: Live Entertainment.
- Party Trend: Modern Outdoor Events.
- Party Trend: Creative Catering.
- Party Trend: Individuality.
- Party Trend: Hybrid Entertainment.
- Party Trend: Colorful Balloon Garlands and Rentals.
- Party Trend: A Color Vibe.
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- Victory Day. ...
- Manchu-Han Imperial Feast. ...
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- The Rothschild Surrealist Ball. ...
- Admiral Edward Russell's Punch Party. ...
- Bradley-Martin Ball. ...
- Opening Night of Les Noces.
You're in charge of making sure they're well fed (if it's that kind of a party), well slaked (if it's that kind of a party), and generally having a good time. You make introductions, keep the conversation moving, and keep the energy flowing the whole night. You also should take a breath and make sure to have fun.
What time should a party start? ›What party time works best? Start your party at 7:00 p.m. and end at 9:00 p.m. An event that starts at 7:00 p.m. gives people time to finish their workday and come straight to your party or eat dinner before arriving. They also go home early, so you can do it on a weekday without feeling guilty.
How many hours should a birthday party be? ›As kids grow older, timing becomes a less important factor. Don't feel like you have to entertain for hours. Toddlers and preschoolers do best with parties kept to an hour and a half. Anywhere from two to three hours is time enough for school-age kids.
What is the best food for birthday party? ›- Cheese and cracker platters.
- Fruit and veggie platters.
- Guacamole, salsa, or seven-layer dip.
- Hummus and pita chips.
- Meat and cheese tray.
- Popcorn.
- Pretzels.
- Trail mix.
- Create an Enticing Invitation. Your invitations must make an impact! ...
- Invite an Interesting Group of Guests. ...
- Use Festive Décor. ...
- Lighting is Super Important. ...
- Create a Lively Playlist. ...
- Incorporate Thoughtful Details. ...
- Offer Mouthwatering Food. ...
- Serve a Mix of Cocktails.
A VIP party bus rental will typically cost between $100 and $30 per hour for 20 hours or more.
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How much is a party bus Fort Worth? ›Fort Worth Party Bus Rental and Limo Service Prices
You can rent a party bus or limo for as little as $150 an hour, or as much as $250 an hour. There are no set rates for renting a bus or limo, so our prices will vary based on your needs and the length of time you rent the vehicle.
Average cost for a Party Bus ranges from. $100 - $170 per hour
Hiring a party bus to shuttle your guests, you will likely spend between $100 and $170 per hour. The price of a party bus can vary greatly by region (and even by zip code). View our local party bus rentals or get free estimates from pros near you.
But, sometimes, you can rent a party bus just for a fun and unique experience. If you have no destination in mind, you are welcome to just drive around town. Keep in mind that most party bus companies will have a set number of miles included in the party bus rental rates and if you exceed this, it will cost you extra.
How much does a studio sesh cost? ›Most music studios charge an hourly rate, ranging from around $30/hour for budget studios to $100/hour or more for a studio with fine-tuned acoustics and equipment. In music hotbeds like New York, Los Angeles and Nashville, this rate can go even higher.
What should I charge for studio time? ›Studio time can run from $30 to $200+ per hour depending on the studio. In most cases, an album takes 60 to 100 hours to finish depending on the artists' skill level. Most studios also offer project-based recording rates.
Why do studio sessions cost so much? ›Equipment quality
The quality of the recording equipment often dictates the cost for audio recording sessions. The higher the quality of the equipment, the more a session will cost per hour.
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Is Dallas Texas a party town? ›
With 1,056 bars, 100 music venues, and 77 dance clubs, Dallas ranks the 9th best party town in the nation. We've also got 11 beer gardens, 12 country dance halls, 15 jazz and blues venues, 33 pool halls, 45 karaoke bars, and a piano bar for good measure. Claiming the number No.
How much does a bottle girl make in Dallas? ›As of Nov 1, 2022, the average annual pay for a Bottle Service in Dallas is $36,123 a year. Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $17.37 an hour. This is the equivalent of $694/week or $3,010/month.
How much do you tip the bottle service girl? ›The minimums that you are quoted never include tax/tip – which you can estimate to be about 30% (~10% tax, 18-20% tip). Gratuity is usually automatically included in the final bill at 18-20%.
Is bottle service worth getting? ›If you have a large party, sometimes it does make financial sense to order bottle service instead of individual drinks. But overall, the heightened sense of luxury, the included perks, and the memories of your special night will probably be worth the large price tag.