25+ Tween Birthday Party Ideas in Brisbane

Are you looking for a unique birthday party venue for your tween in Brisbane?

Last year, I made a list of the best birthday party venues in Brisbane, and once again, it is that time of year when I get to offer my kid all my best suggestions just to hear her reject them all.

Of course, with no budget, it would be easier for her to choose a birthday party venue that is acceptable to tweens. This list has birthday party venue ideas for all types of budgets and for a variety of minimum and maximum guests.

Hopefully, this helps you find the perfect birthday party venue in Brisbane for your tween. My tween happily chose more than one option from this list.

Rose Soiree

Let the kids make a mess in a splatter paint room in Fortitude Valley.

Rose Soiree hosts birthday parties for 12+ guests aged 5+. Each 2-hour-long birthday party includes a canvas that tweens can decorate and take home.

Families are welcome to decorate the studio space and bring food and drinks.

This is one birthday party most adults would love to participate in, too!

Lush

Lush, the bath bomb and soap shop in Queen Street Mall, hosts birthday parties.

If you plan to go to the Brisbane City location, there is a minimum of 8 guests, and each participant is $50. To save a bit, you can have a minimum of 6 guests at the Chermside Shopping Centre location.

The recommended age for a birthday party at Lush is 5 years old. If participants are under 16, an adult must be at the location for the entire event.

A party at Lush lasts 1.5 hours and includes:

• a party host
• games and activities
• product making kit
• an exclusive party product for each guest
• a take-home gift

Kids can choose from 2 party themes at Lush: Fun and Games or Treat Yourself.

Riverlife

Active and adventurous tweens will love the activities offered at Riverlife.

Choose from a laser tag party, a kayaking adventure party, a rock climbing party, or an abseiling party at Riverlife.

Their food options are flexible, and you can bring your own or hire their BBQ. A party space is provided, and you can decorate it however you want.

Inquire with Riverlife to find the best birthday party option for your tween.

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EKPE

EKPE is Queensland’s first-ever interactive high-tech sports arena, and they provide rooms where tweens can choose their own experiences from a list of over 500 game options.

Party packages start with an 8-person minimum, though if you have a smaller group, you can book a regular reservation.

One thing that is different from most party packages is that you can spend the 2 hours however you’d like, either playing or in the party space.

Party packages include disposable plates, cups, utensils, party glasses, party hats, a bubble show, a balloon bouquet, and one video or photo projector show

Hijinx Hotel

You can host an official party at Hijinx Hotel, or get a group of kids together and sign up for a 30-minute time slot.

The way Hijinx Hotel works is that they have 2 different areas that consist of 5 challenge rooms. You can sign up for 1 set of rooms or both sets of challenge rooms. If you sign up for both sets, there is a wait time between sets.

Not quite sure what Hijinx Hotel is? Read our review!

If you prefer to throw your tween a birthday party at the Hijinx Hotel, the Kids Club option includes

• 1 set of 5 challenge rooms
• party host
• reserved area for meals
• main dish, side, and a drink per person

The birthday party package at Hijinx Hotel has a lot of fun additional add-ons. Your tween can choose to include:

• an extra set of challenge rooms
• slippers
• additional food
• lollies
• party bags

Hijinx Hotel has a minimum of 10 guests per event. Challenge rooms hold 6, so if you have 6 or fewer, it may be worth going without the proper party booking. You can always enjoy a meal in their restaurant before or after the game.

Strike Bowling

Bowling is still fun for tweens, and they can play a game with or without bumpers at Strike Bowling.

Located by Holey Moley in Wintergarden at Queen Street Mall, Strike Bowling offers 3 different party packages, plus add-ons.

Two of the birthday party packages for kids at Strike Bowling include:

• 1 game of bowling
• party host
• main, side, and drink
• a party room

Add-ons include:

• additional games of bowling
• laser tag
• additional food
• socks
• party bags

Strike has a minimum of 10 to make a party booking. If you have fewer party guests, that is okay, just make a regular booking for a game or two of bowling.

Karaoke

Let the tweens sing and perform at karaoke!

You can rent a karaoke room at Holey Moley Wintergarden or Holey Moley Chermside.

The karaoke room at Holey Moley can fit up to 15 people and can be rented by the hour. Food can be purchased from their restaurant and brought into the room.

Another karaoke option is Dream Karaoke on Elizabeth Street, where you can rent out a room by the half hour. Dream is best for smaller groups, while groups of up to 16 can rent out Lost Souls Karaoke at Netherworld in Fortitude Valley.

Rather sing karaoke at home?

Bop Til You Drop will bring the party to you. They suggest 15-30 kids for a karaoke party. They provide an entertainer, 2 disco balls for decorations, and time for food and cake.

Laser Tag

Laser Tag can be played at a variety of locations around Brisbane. Many venues offer additional activities that are fun for tweens, such as a ninja course, bowling, mini-golf, and escape rooms.

The nearest Brisbane location that focuses on laser tag exclusively is Laserforce Brisbane in Woolloongabba.

Laserforce Brisbane has 3 birthday party packages. Some packages are for groups of 10 or fewer, while there is an option for groups of more than 10.

The minimum number of guests is 6, and each additional person is an additional fee.

Other things available for a birthday party at Laserforce include:

• arcade credit
• slushies
• lolly bags
• mini-golf
• food and drinks

More places in Brisbane that have laser tag in addition to other activities include:

• Holey Moley Wintergarden
• Urban X-Treme
• Kingpin Chermside

Maniax

As long as everyone in your group is 11+, you can go axe-throwing at Maniax.

Every party includes 2 hours of axe-throwing, and, depending on the price, may also include food and drinks.

Maniax has 2 Brisbane locations, Newstead and the CBD.

The Ballpark

With a minimum of 4 guests, you can book a birthday party at The Ballpark Portside in Hamilton.

This includes 55 minutes in the batting cage, food, drinks, and a gift bag. Additional food platters can be added, as can a drinks package.

Crank Indoor Climbing

Let the kids climb the walls at Crank Indoor Climbing.

A 2-hour party includes a party host, 75 minutes of rock climbing or bouldering, a ninja course, invites, and party tables.

Parties at Crank are BYO food, drinks, and decorations.

Crank can host between 8 and 40 guests at a birthday party. Guests must be at least 6 years old to participate.

Holey Moley

Not only is putt-putt still fun for tweens, but all of the Holey Moley locations are one-of-a-kind and offer uniquely themed holes.

Our favorite Holey Moley location is the Fortitude Valley one, as it is used exclusively for mini-golf and is more spacious than the other Brisbane locations.

A kid’s party at Holey Moley includes:

• 18 holes of putt-putt
• a party host
• main, side, and a drink
• reserved seating

Additional food can be added on as can visors, socks, lollies, party bags, an ice cream cake, and a trophy.

If you have the party at Holey Moley Chermside or Holey Moley Wintergarden, you can add on more activities, including bowling, karaoke, and laser tag.

Hey Caddy

Take the tweens mini-golfing indoors at Hey Caddy, a travel-themed 12-hole putt-putt course inside a bar in South Bank.

Hey Caddy has party packages for groups of 10+ that include a host, a reserved spot, food, and drinks.

Lolly bags and a medal for the winner can be added on.

X-Golf

Ages 10-17 can host a birthday party at X Golf in South Bank.

Parties are 1.5 hours long and require a minimum of 10 guests.

Each X Golf party includes the use of a golf simulator and golf clubs, as well as food and drinks. A round of mini-golf at Hey Caddy can be added on, as can a medal for the winner and an ice cream cake.

Escape Hunt

Groups of 10-36 can book a birthday party at Escape Hunt in Brisbane’s West End. Note that guests will have to compete in different escape rooms, as no room is large enough.

Birthday parties at Escape Hunt are 2-3 hours long and include:

• 1-2 escape rooms
• team photo
• drinks
• option to order catering
• 30 minutes in a party room

Fox in the Box

Kids 10+ can try an escape room at Fox in the Box. While they do allow younger kids, it is suggested that they be at least 10 to fully enjoy the experience.

If the group is under 14, an adult does not need to be in the escape room, but does need to be there at the beginning and at the end.

At Fox in the Box, they will modify a few of their current escape rooms for kids. They will even add in birthday surprises.

While there isn’t a party space, Fox in the Box is located in the Brisbane CBD, so it won’t be hard to find a place to eat before or after your event.

Find the best escape rooms in Brisbane for kids.

Gather the Modern Mercantile

🗺️ Bardon

Pick a theme and an art workshop and host your party at Gather the Modern Mercantile in Bardon.

Pool/Water Park

Of course, heading to Wet n Wild would make for a fun birthday party for a tween, but if that is not possible, there are quite a few pools around Brisbane where you can host a party.

Chermside Aquatic Centre has Brisbane’s largest water park with multiple slides and a kids’ splash area.

Summer birthday parties are made for the pool, and Chermside Aquatic Centre offers birthday party packages. Just contact them with your requests, and they will help you plan the day, from activities to food. They can even add in extras such as lolly bags and icy pops.

Takeaway food is not allowed, but they do have a cafe with hot and cold items as well as a BBQ hire.

We held my daughter’s 10th birthday party at Chermside Aquatic Centre, but opted to have just a few kids and did not have an official party. It is easy to show up and purchase wristbands for the guests.

My kids have been to a few parties at Newmarket Pool as well. You can bring your food or purchase meals from the kiosk. Newmarket Pool is fun as they have multiple pools, splash pads, and a large waterslide.

Find more swimming pools in Brisbane including pools with slides and splash pads.

Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq

Arcades are fun for all ages, and Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq has a bit of a grown-up vibe.

There are 3 options for birthday party packages at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq. Kids can choose between circus access, bowling, or both.

All of the birthday party packages at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq include:

• party host
• party room
• party favors
• gift for the birthday child
• main, side, soft drink

Optional add-ons include:

• additional food
• additional circus access
• additional bowling
• party bags
• socks

iFly

Try indoor skydiving at iFly, located at Chermside Shopping Centre. A private party space is available for groups, and all parties include:

• invites
• Two indoor skydiving flights per person
• flight gear
• catering upon request

Some of the party packages at iFly are priced per person, while others are priced per experience. Depending on the party package you choose, it may be up to 10 guests or up to 12 guests.

There is a minimum of 6 guests for the birthday party package, which is a cost per person. While some of the party packages include a private experience for your group, others may have different groups who are flying at the same time as your group.

You can also purchase a photo and video package of the flight experience.

Petit Powder Room

Bring the spa to you with the Petit Powder Room. They have multiple party packages that go from 1.5-2.5 hours and are for small and large groups.

Options include:

• pedicures
• face masks
• manicure
• hair chalk
• hair styling
• games and music
• dress up and dance

Plus a bunch more.

You can even add any of the following to an existing party:

• bath bomb making
• glitter tattoos
• pink lemonade
• balloon twisting
• eco-friendly confetti

Petit Powder Room parties include pink robes, head bows, magazines, and invites.

String of Beads

String of Beads will come to you with 3 projects based on the age group of your birthday party attendees.

Some tween-friendly bead options include:

• necklaces
• stretch bracelets or wrap bracelets
• anklets
• bookmarks
• bag tags

Go out for Dinner

Let the birthday kid pick a restaurant to invite a few friends out for dinner.

Dinner with friends is always fun, and they will feel a bit grown-up if they are out with their friends.

Depending on the restaurant, you can even sit at another table so that the tweens feel like they are out on their own.

Opt for sushi, burgers, pizza, or whatever kind of food is the birthday kid’s favorite.

Some fun options include:

• Sushi Edo
• Pancake Manor
• NODO

Eat Street North Shore

You can rent a private party space for groups of up to 8 or 10 at Eat Street North Shore. Another option is to just arrive early and try to get tables together.

If you choose to get a party room, it includes:

• interactive darts (for kids 12+)
• entry for your guests
• order, pay, and have your food delivered
• river views

While you can not bring food into Eat Street North Shore, you can bring a cake, and they will even store it in a refrigerator for you.

You can bring in decorations so long as you do not use sticky tape (or glue, or blue tack) or confetti.

For larger parties, shipping containers can hold up to 56 guests. The largest space at the venue holds 40-120 people and includes:

• staff
• stage
• candle lantern decorations
• option for catering

Eat Street North Shore has more than 70 restaurants, bars, and bakeries. In addition to lots of great food, there is also entertainment, including live music, DJs, artists, and special events.

Additional options that are fun for tweens at Eat Street North Shore include:

• Arcade Avenue
• Henna Boutique
• Make Your Own Candles
• mocktails at Miss Flossy’s
• Professor Fairy Floss
• Sugarville

High Tea

Get the tweens dressed up and enjoy a fancy afternoon of high tea.

Read more about the best high tea for kids in Brisbane, or just pick from one of these fun places that offer a kids’ menu:

• W Brisbane
• Samford Plaza
• The Lab

Dessert Bar

Let’s be real, they will probably love to just hang out with their friends and get dessert. This can be done in addition to another outing, or entirely on its own.

Some of the best places for desserts that are tween-friendly in Brisbane include:

• Max Brenner, South Bank
• Archie Brothers, Bowen Hills
• Chocolateria San Churro, South Bank
• Krazy Dessert Restaurant and Bar, Hamilton

Movie Night

You can host a movie night at home or at the movie theatre.

Most of the movie theatres in Brisbane can accommodate birthday parties.

Hoyt’s Theatre has 3 different party packages with a per-person cost. All of the party options at Hoyt’s include:

• a movie ticket to a G or PG movie
• popcorn and a drink
• 2 adult tickets
• gift voucher for the birthday child

More expensive packages include:

• a birthday cake
• a party room
• pizza, chips, and M and M’s

The Palace Theatre offers kids’ birthday parties with a variety of packages, including a private screening, as do Event Cinemas and Cinebar.

If you would rather have a movie night at home but want to make it fancy, check out Brisbane Movie Nights. They will deliver an entire indoor or outdoor pop-up cinema to your home or location.

Brisbane Movie Night add-ons include:

• seating
• popcorn machine
• fairy floss machine
• donut wall
• lolly cart
• hot chocolate machine

Photo Shoot

Let the kids pose for pictures. You can host the photo shoot and provide costumes, accessories, and props, or you can send them to Say Cheese in Brisbane City, where they can use their props and take photos in the photo booth.

Another photo booth option in the CBD is Kapture Self.

Options for a DIY party include purchasing a Polaroid camera for quick pictures and having scrapbooking supplies to let the kids turn their photos into fun memories.

Picture frames are a great take-home item, and the kids can make them themselves as part of the party.

Sleepover

I have tried my hardest to find the best birthday party idea for tweens that isn’t a sleepover, but sometimes, that is all that they want.

Plan for a movie night, buy lots of snacks, and hope that they do not stay up too late.

Brisbane Birthday Parties for Tweens Wrap-Up

Hopefully, you were able to find at least one birthday party venue on this list that is acceptable for your tween.

Brisbane offers a wide variety of birthday party venue options for all ages, and there are some unique options for tweens.

Whether they are hoping to have a large party with everyone they know or they want to keep it small and just invite their closest friends, there are options for birthday party venues in Brisbane.

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