Where is the best place to host a birthday party in Wichita? The Guide to Wichita Birthday Parties is back and full of a variety of options for your next party!
Whether you are looking for a venue to host a birthday or like to hire the entertainment and have the party at home, we’ve got you covered. We are sharing Wichita’s birthday party ideas, venues, entertainment, treats, and fun birthday spots for toddlers, young kids, and big kids alike! We want to help make birthday parties for your kids 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
Greater Wichita YMCA
Location: Multiple locations around Wichita, Newton, Hutchinson and El Dorado
Cost: Packages start at $175 (members) and $225 (non members)
The biggest day of the year for your child deserves a celebration to match. Booking their birthday party at a Greater Wichita YMCA branch guarantees an epic experience that’s centered around the adventure of your choosing: indoor pool, outdoor water park, climbing wall, gymnastics, sports or create your own! Packages Include: 2-hour party with your choice of activity; 10″ cake (or 30 cupcakes); drinks; party host; goodie bags; set-up and clean-up. Let the Greater Wichita YMCA help organize and host your party! They’ll take care of everything so you can relax and celebrate your child’s special day with family and friends.
The Arcade
Location: Old Town: 906 E Third St N
Ages: 4+
Cost: $250
Experience the ultimate party at The Arcade! For one flat fee, enjoy UNLIMITED gameplay for up to 30 kids and adults on over 105 classic 80s/90s arcade games. Satisfy your cravings with pizza, burgers, wings, and more, all while they take care of the plates, napkins, and utensils. Feel free to bring your own cake or cupcakes to make the celebration even sweeter!
Let's Go Build
Location: East: 2684 N Greenwich Ct Suite 500
Ages: 4+
Cost: $149
Celebrate at Let’s Go Build for an unforgettable party experience! Perfect for birthdays, youth groups, church gatherings, family reunions, and more. Each self-directed party includes free build time, exciting races on our derby track, and, of course, time for cake! Every participant takes home a LEGO® minifigure with accessories, while the birthday guest also receives a small tub of bulk LEGO® bricks. They provide brick-patterned plates, napkins, and utensils to add extra fun to your event! Thank you for supporting Wichita’s only locally owned and operated non-franchise brick store!
Happily Ever After Parties, LLC
Location: Greater Wichita Area
Ages: 1-12
Cost: Packages start at $100
Special Discount: $20 off any party with discount code: WICHITAMOM
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.
Carousel Skate Center
Location: West: 312 N. West St.
Ages: All ages welcome, but specialize in ages 5-12
Cost: starting at $179.99
Carousel offers birthday parties for groups of 8 or more with options to tailor your party package to meet your needs. All parties include access to the skate floor, skate rental, and the indoor playground. Packages vary from self-serve to hosted, but no matter what you choose, Carousel’s goal is to create a birthday party that is both fun for the kids and stress free for the adults!
Wichita Gymnastics
Location: East: 9400 East 37th Street North
Ages: 4-11
Cost: Packages start at $200
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!
Emler Swim School Wichita
Location: East: 1800 N Rock Rd, Ste. 100
Ages: all ages
Cost: $400 (current families)/$499 (new families)
A Birthday Pool Party to Remember: Host a private indoor pool party where kids can swim, play, and celebrate together. Each party includes two hours of private pool time for up to 25 guests, plus trained staff for supervision and support with setup and cleanup to keep things running smoothly.
With warm water and a private space, it’s an easy, active way to celebrate birthdays year-round without worrying about the weather.
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Location: Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmout
Ages: All ages
Cost: $16/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 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.
Sedgwick County Zoo
Location: West: 5555 W Zoo Blvd
Ages: 0 -11
Cost: packages start at $400
Celebrate with a fun-filled birthday party at the Zoo! Enjoy admission for up to 15 guests and a private party room with a friendly Zoo host. Enjoy cake, snacks, drinks, tableware, and party favors for every child, making it a truly memorable day. Kids can have a blast with a special animal-themed experience, and families are welcome to explore the Zoo together before or after the celebration. With everything taken care of and seamlessly part of your day, it’s an easy and joyful way to create wonderful birthday memories.
Exploration Place
Location: West: 300 N McLean Blvd
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $325 ($300 for members)
Your child will be the star of the show during their birthday party at Exploration Place! Enjoy a 90-minute private party room, then spend the day discovering hands-on exhibits throughout the museum. Museum admission is included for up to 30 guests. Exhibits, the Adventure Playscape, live science shows, Dome movies, and laser shows are all included for the day!
The Sleepover Tiny Tent Co.
Location: East: Andover
Ages: all ages
Cost: Basic tents start at $15
The must haves for the best sleepovers!! Sleepover Tents available in several sizes: Child + Double + Tween-Adult + Doll Sized. Customized Themes and Personalized Sleep Masks and Tumblers can be added to any sleepover. All the essentials for the perfect sleepover!!
Wichita Riding Academy, Inc.
Location: Derby: 10727 E. 39th Street South
Ages: all ages
Cost:Parties start at $150
Come enjoy the world of horses! Your little rider will remember their party for life. They offer multiple options like interactive farm tours and horseback riding!
Premier Martial Arts
Location: West: 2121 N Tyler Rd# 205
Ages: 5-12
Cost: Packages start at $249
Special Discount: Call them at 316-833-1004 get 15% off by mentioning Wichita Mom.
Martial Arts Birthday Party includes up to 25 guests – the birthday child gets to break a real board and wear an official martial arts uniform for the day, and cut a cake with a sword. They also have themed packages!
Slumber Party Place
Location: East: 357 N Hillside
Ages: 1-99
Cost: Daytime parties $150, Overnight parties $300
The Slumber Party Place is the perfect place to host a daytime or overnight party for your child and friends. The Slumber Party Place offers a themed play room where the kids can play and sleep in an indoor treehouse or cabin, they can climb the walls, play games, build with blocks, sing karaoke, create crafts, or watch movies on the big screen television. It also provides a bedroom for parents and a full kitchen and dining area. We can also accommodate bridal or baby showers, small family reunions, get-a-ways, or even a retreat. The Slumber Party Place can accommodate up to 35 people for a daytime party and up to 20 overnight. (5 adults, 15 kids)
The Art Park
Location: East: 7230 E 29th Street N
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $275
Party choices include: tie-dye, themed crafts, Legos, plaster pouring, painting or mosaic. They are able to customize your party to any theme with hand made crafts and projects. $275 party fee includes 12 participants and materials for a two hour party.
Four Points Ranch Entertainment
Location: Augusta: 3177 SW 100th St
Ages: all
Cost: packages start at $200
Their onsite FARM-TASTIC birthday parties take place in a climate-controlled party barn. For those who enjoy a hands-on approach, a Basic party option allows you to decorate and plan it yourself. If you’d rather arrive to a fully styled celebration, Deluxe and Elite packages provide beautifully decorated setups with a variety of themes to choose from. Kathy works closely with each guest to accommodate special requests and even shares photos or a video of the decorated space the night before your event to ensure everything meets your expectations. FARM-TASTIC parties aren’t just for kids—they’re perfect for any celebration. Whether you’re planning a retirement party, family reunion, baby shower, graduation, gender reveal, anniversary, or birthday, Kathy is happy to help customize the theme and colors to suit your vision. Popular dates often book up to a year in advance, so be sure to reach out early to reserve your spot.
Color Me Mine
Location: West: 2441 N Maize Rd #215
Ages: all ages
Cost: Parties start at $100 for half party room rental for up to 16 painters plus pottery
Come pARTy! They offer half party room, full party room & whole studio rentals in two hour intervals. Pick specific pottery for your guests to paint, select a budget for a variety of options, or allow guests to pick from the shelves. Extra tables for food, beverages and gifts available. Studio techs will provide instruction throughout the party. Leave the clean up to them!
Budget-Friendly 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:
Click here to see what Wichita moms are recommending!
Wichita
Slumber Party Place – themed rooms for daytime or overnight parties
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
Wichita Swimming Pools – now you can book and reserve a pool for a birthday online!
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!
Explore Wichita Birthday Parties By Category
Arcades / Gaming
Art Parties
Bowling
- Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
- Bowlero (multiple locations)
- Let’s Roll Bowling (multiple locations)
- Round 1 Bowling & Arcade
Jumping / Trampoline Parks
- Jumpy Jump Land (multiple locations)
- Aviate at Sports Forum
- Urban Air
- Fun City Adventure Park
Traveling Entertainment / Rentals
