Looking for a resource to help plan your next birthday celebration? The Guide to Wichita Birthday Parties is back and full of a variety of options for your next party!
Whether you like to host at home and hire the entertainment or want a full-service birthday package option, we’ve got you covered with the ultimate resource to venues, supplies, entertainment, birthday treats, and more! We want to help make birthday parties for your kiddos special.
This guide is brought to you by the businesses in the featured listings below. Beyond that, you will find a comprehensive directory of businesses associated that will also provide fun for your party!
Wichita Birthday Parties
Happily Ever After Parties, LLC
Location: Greater Wichita Area
Ages: primarily 3-10
Cost: Packages start at $100
Special Discount: Use promo code “Wichita Moms” for $20 off your next birthday party package.
Since 2015, they have been creating unique, unforgettable, and magical character experiences for children of all ages. With over 50 princesses, superheroes, and mascots available for birthday parties, corporate gatherings, employee/customer appreciation functions, charitable and other special events and utilizing the most desirable costumes in the market in addition to having a cast of trained performers, singers, and dancers who love to entertain children, this company stands out among the rest.
Wichita Gymnastics
Location: East: 9400 East 37th Street North
Ages: 4-11
Cost: Packages start at $150
A birthday party at WGC is the easiest party you’ve ever hosted because they do it all. Choose from a traditional gym party, a swim party (summertime), or a swim and gym party (summertime). Parties include either 1.5 or 2 hours (longer parties may be requested), invitations, napkins, plates, forks, and spoons as well as a white tablecloth and one juice box per child. The birthday child receives a birthday T-shirt. They do all the set up and clean up for you and provide two instructors. All you need to provide is the cake and any other food or decorations you’d like! Activities are age-appropriate and may include the rock wall, zip line, ring challenge, obstacle course and maze, swimming (summertime), and more! Let them take care of your next birthday party – your birthday child will remember it forever!
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Location: Goddard: 1000 S. Hawkins Lane
Ages: all ages
Cost: packages start at $275
Tanganyika offers birthday parties at the park year-round or they can bring animals to you! If you choose to party at the park all your guests receive admission to the park so they can come before or party after. You’ll have a private party space either in one of their event rooms during the winter or in the cabanalows by Tanganyika Falls during the open season. Packages include up to 12 guests and more can be added. Animal ambassadors will visit your party and they’ll do the clean up! Ask about the Zoo to You packages as well.
Blastoff Bay
Location: Goddard: 435 Crowne Drive
Ages: all ages – toddlers to teens and beyond
Cost: packages start at $39.99 per child
The BEST birthday parties in Kansas! Party for an hour and swim, slide, surf, and float all day before and after your party! Parties include one hour in the party room for 10 people with all-day admission to the park! Give your kids an out-of-this-world party they’ll never forget!
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Location: Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmout
Ages: All ages
Cost: $15/child
The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes, located in the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center at Wichita State, is the perfect spot for birthday parties! Their facilities feature 8 bowling lanes, 6 billiards tables, great food and beverages and more. Parties include 90 minutes of bowling and billiards, 30 minutes of party time, and bottomless beverages and ice cream. Take your party to the next level by making it a pizza party, too! Call 316-978-3479 or email [email protected] for more information.
Greater Wichita YMCA
Location: Available at nine Wichita-area YMCA locations
Ages: 2-17
Cost: Packages start at $175 with YMCA member discount
Birthday parties at the Greater Wichita YMCA take fun to the next level on land, in water and up toward the sky. They offer two-hour party packages priced for 10 children (additional guests $10/each) with your choice of activity: Pool; water park; sports; climbing wall; gymnastics; or create your own! They provide a 10” cake or cupcakes, drinks, party host, goodie bags and set up/clean up so you can relax and celebrate your child’s special day with family and friends.
Exploration Place
Location: Downtown: 300 N. McLean Blvd
Ages: kids of every age
Cost: $275
Your child will be the star of the show during their birthday party at Exploration Place! Perfect for small groups, friends and family. Party includes up to 30 guests in a private party room for 90 minutes, plus an additional 30 minutes for set up time. Birthday child receives a gift certificate for the Explore Store and a free admission pass for a future visit. Free snack bar item for each child. Access to museum exhibits for all guests. Take your party to the next level by adding tickets to a Live Science Show or dome theater film, liquid nitrogen ice cream, or party favors for your guests.
Wichita Riding Academy, Inc.
Location: Derby: 10727 E 39th St. S.
Ages: Ages 4 and up
Cost: Starting at $150
WRA is the premier equestrian facility in the area. Offering many different birthday party packages. Horseback riding parties starting at age 4yrs old up to 100 yrs old! Several themes – Breyer, unicorn, superhero, cowboy/girl, and more are options for your party. Interactive farm tour parties include a visit to all the animals including horses, mini horses, mini donkeys, ponies, fainting goats, babydoll sheep, desert painted sheep, pigs, cows, micro mini cow, many different breeds of chickens/fowl and much more! Many different games and activity add-ons are available.
Please call or visit their website.
Sedgwick County Zoo
Location: West: 5555 W Zoo Blvd
Ages: 1-11
Cost:Starts at $300 for Jungle. Stingray package starts at $385.
Birthday Parties at the Zoo include admission for up to 15 guests; popcorn, drinks, and tableware; party favors for each child; a special gift for the birthday child; and a Zoo-themed cake provided by Cheri’s Bakery. Choose between a Jungle Birthday with an hour in the Birthday Party Room at the Beastro or a Stingray Birthday with an hour at Stingray Cove! Pizza can be added on. Learn more online at scz.org.
The Sleepover Tiny Tent Co.
Location: Andover
Ages: 1 and up
Cost: Basic Sleepover Tents start at $15, White Bounce Houses start at $250
The must haves for the cutest parties and sleepovers! Sleepover Tents + White Bounce Houses + Doll Sized Sleepover Tents + Personalized Sleep Masks and Tumblers!! Venue space available for daytime parties and sleepovers opening 2024
Morning Grit Farm
Location: Rose Hill: 15499 SW 140th St
Ages: 1+
Cost: Packages begin at $275
Morning Grit Farm offers private, staff-lead birthday parties on their beautiful country property. Party package options accommodate 30-40 guests and include the mini animal petting zoo in a picturesque red barn, horseback rides, mini horse cart rides, and their one-of-a-kind treehouse complete with a zipline!
Color Me Mine
Location: West: 2441 N Maize Rd #215
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: Starts at $100 plus pottery
They’ll provide everything you need to create at your pARTy! $100 reserves half of the party room for 2 hours & studio fees for up to 16 guests; larger areas available for more guests. Pottery, tax & gratuity not included. Set your own pottery budget. Food & drinks welcome. Book online OR call to plan your event!
The Art Park
Location: East: 7230 E 29th St N
Ages: 3-adult
Cost: $275
Looking for a unique themed party for your child? They can accommodate with any theme you choose! Their popular arts and crafts, Lego and science parties are all designed in house by fabulous instructors and are totally customized to your likes. A two hour party package includes 1-2 instructors, all supplies for the activities and a separate room for refreshments. The studio can accommodate up to 25 guests.
September Moon Cupcakery
Location: Andover
Ages: all
Cost: Contact to discuss pricing and availability
September Moon Cupcakery is a home-based bakery that creates unique cupcakes, cookies, and cakes for special moments and celebrations.
Field Station: Dinosaurs
Location: Derby: 2999 N Rock Rd
Ages: all ages
Cost: Packages start at $200-375+
Forget those dingy bowling alleys and concrete “family entertainment centers.” Toss away those cardboard party hats and worthless skeeball tickets. Field Station: Dinosaurs is saying goodbye to boring, uninspired birthday parties and inviting your child into an outdoor Paleozoic world of mystery, learning and unforgettable thrills! Every party includes admission to the Field Station and its dramatic dinosaur-lined trails, the Fossil Dig, the Raptor Maze, the Paleo Playground, and the entire schedule of original, educational & entertaining shows. Each birthday guest of honor receives a dinosaur themed birthday favor and a special hat to remember his or her incredible trip back in time. With additional add-ons, you can purchase dinosaur-themed favors, cake, and more added to your special day for all your guests to enjoy.
Wichita Swim Club Swim School
Location: East: 8323 E. Douglas
Ages: all ages
Cost: $250
Does your child love to swim? Are you looking for a fun exciting place to hold a Birthday party? Wichita Swim Club has you covered! Their indoor facility is the perfect spot to hold a fun pool party for your child. They have different package options for between 20-40 kids, and provide the lifeguard(s) as well as all the paper products for you party. You just bring the kids and cake and have fun.
Kids Budget-Friendly Birthday Party Venues in Wichita
We have asked thousands of moms in our Neighborhood Groups about birthday parties, and here are their recommendations for the most budget-friendly venues for your special occasions:
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Wichita
Sedgwick County Park has several shelters – some enclosed and some open.
Wichita Public Library has rooms of all sizes at most every location around the city.
Wichita Parks And Rec – Venues all over town!
Seasons Venue at OJ Watson Park
Andover
Bel Aire
Derby
High Park in Derby
Derby Recreation Center – gymnasium rental
The Venue at Madison Avenue Central Park
El Dorado
Summit Park Shelter in El Dorado
Maize
Check out other area parks and recreation buildings and parks, and area libraries for even more great resources for your party on a budget!
Favorite Spots for Birthday Treats in Wichita
We have asked thousands of moms in our Neighborhood Groups, and here are their recommendations for favorite spots for birthday treats:
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Cakes in Wichita
September Moon Cupcakery
913-669-5792
NiceBites (vegan, allergy-friendly & gluten-free options)
316-519-1339
JGB Sweet Creations
316-304-9893
Sugar Smitten Bakery (gluten free options)
316-371-7442
Cameo Cakes (gluten free options)
316-945-9772
Fresh Cakes (gluten free and allergy-friendly options)
bcallstrom@gmail.com
Wow Cakes
316-516-3351
316-308-8633
Cheri’s Bakery
316-722-1190
Bagatelle Bakery
316-684-5662
Monica’s Bundt Cake
316-630-9555
Artistic Cakes
316-729-0059
Wichita Cake Creations
316-617-5477
Posh & Petite
316-737-2833
Sweetly Scrumptious
316-681-2253
Cookies in Wichita
NiceBites (vegan, allergy-friendly & gluten-free options)
316-519-1339
Connie’s Cookies
316-832-9991
J. Rae’s Bakery
316-721-0090
Local Tart
316-409-2822
The Sweet Witch
316-253-2176
B.E. Sweet Treats
besweettreats@gmail.com
Andy Kay’s Cookies
andykayscookies@gmail.com
Other Birthday Treats
NCredibly Sweet – chocolate covered strawberries and other treats!
The Popcorner – popcorn
Hungry Bunny – donuts
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