21 Birthday Party Ideas for Kids in St. Pete
Are you trying to find the perfect location to host your kid’s birthday party in St. Pete?
Whether you are looking for an indoor or outdoor location, whether you want to bring in your own food and decorations or have everything taken care of, or whether the party is for a toddler, a kid, or a teen, there are lots of great options for birthday party venues in St. Pete.
Keep reading to find the best birthday party idea in St. Pete for your kid.
Birthday Party Ideas for Kids in St. Pete
Great Explorations
You can host a party at Great Explorations on Saturdays and Sundays. If you want to rent out the entire children’s museum, private parties are held on Sundays.
A basic birthday party package at Great Explorations is for 30 guests, which can include both adults and children.
You also get:
- 1.5 hours in a private room
- party host
- tables with tablecloths and chairs
Guests can stay and play after the party room is over.
Private parties at Great Explorations include 2 hours of museum rental and an activity in addition to the inclusions above.
Activity options at private parties include:
- art
- science
- reptiles
- dance
I won a birthday party at Great Explorations when my kids were toddlers, and we all had a great time. The party room is large enough that we did not feel squashed, and the kids enjoyed playing in the museum.
I would consider reserving the room at the end of the party instead of the beginning next time. The kids did not want to be stuck in a room when they could be playing. That way, they could play and then come into the room to eat before either playing more or going home.
Romp N Roll
Birthday parties at Romp N Roll are cheaper for members, though non-members can also book parties.
Parties at Romp N Roll are for kids turning ages 1-6. All parties are private and include:
- 90 minutes of private use of the equipment
- up to 15 kids (more for an additional fee)
- a party host who leads games and activities
- party room for cake and treats
- invitations
- set up and clean up
You can add more time and party bags.
Bayside Sports Academy
Two-hour birthday parties at Bayside Sports Academy include 1.5 hours of activities and 30 minutes for food and cake.
They provide:
- a party host
- invitations
- tablecloths
- open gym
- obstacle course
- organized games
- clean up
Additional add-ons include pizza, balloons, and mailing out invitations.
Mad Science of Greater Tampa Bay
Designed for kids aged 3-12, Mad Science offers at-home birthday parties that include hands-on experiments and interactive demonstrations.
Party themes include:
- Air Blast
- Chemical Commotion
- Mad About Blue
- Slime: All About Polymers
- Superhero Science
- Halloween
The Air Blast party includes make-and-take putty as well as learning about tornados, piercing a balloon without popping it, and watching water disappear.
Each Chemical Commotion party includes a make-and-take bouncy ball, making an acid-base volcano, and turning water into juice.
Make slime at a Mad About Blue party where kids learn about lights and even get to see an indoor fireworks display.
The slime party includes making 3 different kinds of slime. Superhero parties include learning about tornadoes and making instant snow. Each Halloween-themed party includes creepy potions and floating eyeballs.
Mad Science preschool parties are for kids 3-5, while their standard party package is geared towards kids ages 6-12. All parties are for up to 15 guests. Additional guests can be added for a fee.
Add-ons include:
- dry ice
- cotton candy
- rocket launch
- additional time
Party favors can be added to any party, including:
- goody bags with 6 science-related toys
- Mad Science lab coat
- Mad Science t-shirt
- color-changing cups
- diffraction glasses
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Snapology
Another option for an at-home party is with Snapology. If you want a Snapology party somewhere other than your home, contact them as they work with various locations in St. Pete.
Choose from a themed party, a motor mania party, or an epic robotics party.
The themed parties are for kids 4+, while the other parties are best for kids ages 6+.
Your child can pick a theme for the themed party. This is unique, and Snapology can accommodate rare (and common) requests.
Kids can create an amusement park ride out of LEGOs at a motor mania party, and can program a robot at a robotics party.
Digital invitations are included, and gift bags can be added.
Snapology parties are best for kids ages 4-14.
Sunrise Lanes
Take the kids bowling at Sunrise Lanes.
Parties at Sunrise Lanes are inclusive for the first 10 guests, and then each additional guest is an additional charge.
Each lane holds up to 5 kids.
Bowling parties at Sunrise Lanes include:
- set up and clean up
- balloons
- party host
- shoe rental
- a bowling pin
- pizza and drinks
Some of the party packages include:
- themed decor
- laser tag
- themed lighting
- a bowling pin bank
Additional add-on party options include:
- adult lane
- additional food
- additional bowling pin bank
Chuck E Cheese
All birthday party packages at Chuck E Cheese include:
- arcade game-play
- 2 slices of pizza and a drink per kid
- 2 hours reserved table with party set-up
- ticket blaster
- live show
From there, you can opt for one of the 3 birthday party packages: super fun, mega fun, and ultimate fun.
In addition to the above, some of the birthday parties at Chuck E Cheese include:
- Dip n Dots ice cream
- bonus tickets
- collectible cups with free refills for life
- goody bags
- pizza for adults
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Smugglers Cove
Located in Madeira Beach, Smuggler’s Cove has mini-golf and alligators.
Birthday party packages at Smugglers Cove are 2 hours long and require a minimum of 10 kids.
All parties at Smugglers Cove include:
- 18 holes of miniature golf
- soft drinks
- ice cream
- decorations, serving, and clean-up
Additional party time can be added on when you book the party.
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center
Did you know that you can throw a kid’s birthday party at Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center on the St. Pete Pier?
Up to 20 kids (and a max of 25 guests) can fit in the classroom where the party will be held for 2 hours. This includes 45 minutes of a themed educational program. Guests also receive entrance into the exhibit gallery.
Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center also hosts birthday parties on their eco-vessel.
Tropicana Field
Birthday party packages are available for kids up to 14 years old during a Tampa Bay Rays game at Tropicana Field in downtown St. Petersburg.
Parties at Tropicana Field include:
- 10 tickets with the option to purchase 6 more
- parking pass
- private room
- food package
- customizable cake
- a birthday t-shirt, a personalized pin, and a Rays touch tank fast pass for the birthday child
Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center
If you are interested in having your birthday party at the Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center, there are 2 options. You can hold a party at the center with a minimum of 10 guests, or you can hire them for a house appearance.
Parties at the Alligator and Wildlife Discovery Center include:
- admission and a self-guided tour
- holding a gator
- petting mini-pigs and tortoises
- birthday gift for the birthday child
If you are interested in having the Alligator and Wildlife Center come to your home, they will bring 3 animals. The animals usually include an alligator, reptile, tortoise, or small mammal.
Vertical Ventures
Five to 30 guests can join in on a 2-hour birthday party at Vertical Ventures.
Parties at Vertical Ventures include:
- Party Host
- Party Room
- Gear Rental
- Free Return Visit
You can opt to bring your own food or have it catered. You can bring in your own decorations.
Hatchet Hangout
Kids as young as 8 years old can participate in axe-throwing at Hatchet Hangout.
Even if it is the kids’ first time, there is someone there to explain what to do and help them out. You can book a small group or the entire venue.
The Great Escape Room
Birthday parties can be booked at The Great Escape Room. Children under 16 do need to be accompanied by an adult in the escape room.
Morean Art Center
Host an art-themed birthday party at Morean Art Center.
This party is available on Sundays from 12 pm until 4 pm and includes full access to the children’s learning center.
All parties at Morean Art Center include an art project taught by a teaching artist. These projects are completed over 1.5 hours.
You can set up and decorate however you want, and you can bring in food and drinks.
Practically Picasso
There are quite a few different birthday party options for kids at Practically Picasso St. Petersburg. The first thing to do is decide which kind of party to have.
- Kids Pick
- Spin Art
- Paint Me a Storytime
- Pick Your Own (Pottery Painting)
- Paint an Ornament
- Clay Creations
- Pottery Wheel
Some Practically Picasso parties are best for younger kids (as young as 2), while others are better for older kids and teens.
Most Practically Picasso parties have a fee per person, while the pottery wheel is priced for a group with a minimum of 8 guests.
Practically Picasso also has mobile and to-go party options.
Top Golf
All kinds of parties can be held at Top Golf St. Pete, including kids’ birthday parties.
A minimum of 7 is required, and groups can be as large as 25+. Up to 6 players can play at each bay.
The birthday party package at Top Golf includes:
- 2 hours of game-play
- lifetime membership for all players
- kids club optional
- a dedicated team for setting up and managing the party
- souvenir cup
Party platters are available as follows:
- a Top Golf Coach
- Top Golf goodie bags
- a memento for guests to sign
Ninja Academy of Martial Arts
Birthday parties at Ninja Academy of Martial Arts include activities, games, and prizes as well as pizza and even themed decorations.
Pirate Ship Royal Conquers
The pirate ship that leaves from John’s Pass in Madeira Beach has birthday parties aboard the ship.
In fact, parties can be booked on 3 of their ships. In addition to the Pirate Ship, there is a Dolphin Quest Boat Ride and a Shark Boat.
Snacks and drinks are available on board. Themed parties can be arranged. Wildlife, including dolphins, may be viewed from the boat. Activities, including a water gun battle, are included.
Wheel Fun Rentals
For party groups that have adults who want to participate as well as the kids, check out Wheel Fun Rentals.
Wheel Fun Rentals rents bikes and surreys and hosts birthday parties with Surrey Scavenger Hunts.
A 2-hour birthday party has teams of up to 6. Most groups will consist of 4, though smaller kids can fit in the front basket on the surrey.
Birthday Party Ideas for Kids in St. Pete Wrap-Up
Hopefully, this list helped inform you of a few options to choose from to throw your child a birthday party.
While it can be hard to decide what to do for a child’s birthday, St. Pete does not lack for party options. Whether you are looking for something small or a blow-out party where you rent the entire venue, St. Pete has multiple choices for every type of party.
Many of the party options above include setup and clean up, and come with a party host and catered meals. For those who would rather do it all themselves, there are options for that, too. You can even have it both ways and hire a company to run activities at your home in St. Pete.
Have you held your child’s birthday party at any of these St. Pete locations? Let me know!
