Birthday Party Ideas

The Arty Party Studio- (517) 381-3246, 4661 Okemos Road, Suite A, Okemos, MI 48864

Children’s Birthday parties with various art themes to be planned with parents.

City Limits Bowling Center- (517) 676-2476 801 N. Cedar Street Mason, MI 48854

Plan your next party to include a reserved party area, bowling, shoe rental, pizza, soft drinks and more! For more information, or to schedule your party, click here.

DeWitt Area Recreation Authority Birthday Bashes (517) 482-5117

We know how difficult and time consuming it can be to plan a birthday party. Sit back and let DARA staff entertain your child and friends with 3 action-packed activities of your choice. Parties will be held at the DeWitt Township Community Center in our spacious Activity Room #1 and gym.

EDRU Skat-A-Rama- (517) 699-2001  1891 N. Cedar Street Holt, MI 48842

Roller Skating and Laser Tag Party Packages available! For more information, visit: http://skatarama.com/indexparties.html

Extreme Fun- Meridian Mall (517) 349-7777

All party packages include free return pass for Birthday child. Ages 1-12 require socks, signed waiver and wrist band. You can bring in your own food and cake. Non-alcoholic drinks permitted.

Fenner Nature Center- (517) 483-4224  2020 East Mt. Hope Ave, Lansing, MI 48910

Check out Fenner Nature Center for your child’s birthday party and let the plants animals, and a staff naturalist engage the children in a fun and educational program that is sure to please! For more information, click here, or call (517) 483-4224

FunTyme Adventure Park

FunTyme West (E. Saginaw Hwy, Grand Ledge) 517-627-6607 (CLOSED for Winter)

FunTyme East (James Phillips Drive, Okemos) 517-332-7944

Goldfish Swim School (517) 458-5555  5135 Times Square Drive, Suite B, Okemos, MI 48864

No matter what the occasion, parties at Goldfish mean fun for the kids and no hassles for parents. Party-goers enjoy exclusive use of our facility. Let our staff members greet your child and take them to our pool and viewing area, which is all ready for their special day. We’ll guide your guests through games, races and wet water fun or simply lifeguard and maintain control as the group discovers the fun of swimming!

Impression 5 Science Center (517) 485-8116 Ext. 32    200 Museum Drive, Lansing, MI 48933

When you spend your birthday at Impression 5, you can explore the exhibits, create your own slime to take home, investigate what makes your hair stand up and more!   All packages include admission to the Science Center for you and all your guests. Party size may be limited by available space, and include a private room, and one science workshop of your choice. For more information, click here.

Jumpin’ Jax Bounce Arena- (517) 372-4200  1475 Lake Lansing Road, Lansing, MI 48912

Packages vary based on private or non-private parties, and the number of kids.For more information visit: http://www.jumpinjaxbouncearena.com/parties

Michael’s Arts & Craft Stores- Various locations in the Mid-Michigan area

Celebrate your kids’ creativity- Book an Arts & Crafts Party including invitations, make and take project and thank you cards! For more information visit: http://www.michaels.com/Celebrate-Your-Kids-Creativity/2011-Its-My-Birthday,default,pg.html

NCG Cinemas (517)316-9101  Eastwood Towne Center, 2500 Showtime Drive, Lansing, MI 48912

**There are no group concession rates available for FREE Family Film Festival movies** Birthday parties and small groups (10 or more individuals based on availability). Regular ticket price (Required by movie company policy. 3D and IMAX films are subject to a surcharge.) For more information visit: http://www.ncgmovies.com/groups/, or call 517-316-9101.

play. East Lansing (517) 708-8746  4972 Northwind Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823

Host your child’s birthday party in our playspace and have exclusive use of our entire 2,600 sq ft space! Appropriate for children turning 1-6 years old & the adults in their lives. For details and more information, call 517-708-8746 or click here.

Potter Park Zoo (517)483-4222  1301 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Lansing, MI 48912

With hundreds of wild animals from around the world, Potter Park Zoo is the perfect place to hold your child’s next birthday party. With lots of different options available, no matter what you choose, your birthday celebration at the Zoo will be one to remember!  For more information or to book a party, please click here or contact Potter Park Zoological Society, at (517) 342-2717. Minimum two weeks advance reservation required

Preuss Pets

Want the WILDEST party this year? Have your party at Preuss Pets! Party packages range from $75 & up! For more information, click here.

REACH Studio Art Center (517) 999-3643

Celebrate your birthday with a creative party held at REACH Studio Art, you will be have your own supplies and artist professional to teach a 1, 1.5 or 2 hour session with a chosen project (clay, painting, drawing, tie dyeing, hand-made books, block/screen printing, etc.), OR have the REACH Art Truck come to your location!

Red Cedar Gymnastics (517) 347-3222

Each party is 2 hours in length and includes an exciting 1 hour gymnastics adventure and a 1 hour private party hosted by 2 RCG Party Specialists. Costs include up to 12 participants, birthday-themed paper products (plates, napkins, cups & silverware), goody bags for each guest and a special present for the birthday child.

Shaggie’s Ice Cream & Bounce House Room (989) 292-4005  110 North Clinton Ave. St. Johns, MI

****Room Charge: Less than 10 people, $20; 10 or more people, $30. (Packages includes white paper products, free usage of Wii game system, Shaggies employee assistant for duration of party, set up and clean up of party.) Add 1 hour of bouncing in our new Bounce House Room for only $5 per child. Adults bounce free! For package details, click here.

Spare Time Entertainment Center (517) 337-2695  3101 East Grand River Avenue, Lansing

You can trust Spare Time Entertainment Center in Lansing to help you throw a birthday party to remember year after year! When you party with us, it’s always no muss, no fuss! At Spare Time, your birthday is fun time! Everyone, including mom and dad have a ball when spending their special day at Spare Time. Laser Tag, Arcade, Bowling and our Awesome Party Emcees make your birthday one to remember long after the candles are blown out.

Sparrow Michigan Athletic Club (517)364- 8800    2900 Hannah Blvd. East Lansing, MI 48823

Celebrate your next special event at the MAC! Whether it’s a birthday party, end of season team party or scout celebration, we are the place! Activities include swimming, basketball, indoor soccer, parachute games, floor hockey, dodgeball, wallyball, capture the flag and more! Each party is lead by an enthusiastic Kids Party Supervisor who will organize these activities. Parties can include ages 4 and up! For more information call the Concierge Desk at 517-364-8800.

The Summit Sports and Ice Complex (517) 319-1000 9410 Davis Highway, Dimondale, MI 48821

Choose a package and from a variety of sports.

Sundance Riding Stables (517) 627-5500  9250 Nixon Highway, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Our facilities are available for special events. We have several picnic sites with fire pits great for birthday parties! For more information visit http://sundanceridingstables.com/index.html, or call 517-627-5500.

Turner-Dodge House  100 East North Street, Lansing, MI 48906

Tour the house, play old-fashioned party games, and make a party favor. Select from eight themes: American Girl, Civil War, Princess Tea Party, Dr. Seuss, Super Hero, Games, Zookeeper, and Harry Potter. We will supply the punch, you bring the cake. Cost is $60 for 1 1/2 hours (maximum of 12 children and 12 adults. Any additional person is $5 each)

4 thoughts on “Birthday Party Ideas

  1. We have done parties at Potter Park and Impression 5. Both do great jobs!

    Fenner Nature Center in Lansing also offers parties and the do a nice job.

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