In the Kids' Directory
NC Transportation Museum - Birthday Caboose (opens in a new tab)
Spencer
A birthday party aboard a caboose on the museum's train ride.
Museum
$290 non-members, $265 members, plus tax
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Birthday Party Places
Where to throw a kids' birthday party around Charlotte - trampoline parks, bowling, mini golf, art and pottery studios, gyms, dance, museums and more. Businesses in the Kids' Directory are marked in green. Jump to birthday freebies.
Last checked: October 28, 2026 on each place's own website. Party packages and prices change, so ask the venue for current details.
Concord & Cabarrus
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Stars and Strikes Concord (opens in a new tab)
Concord
Bowling and arcade party packages - just bring the cake.
Bowling & arcade
From $15.99 per person, 10-kid minimum
Art Box Studio (opens in a new tab)
Concord
Arty Parties at a downtown Concord art studio.
Art studio
Chuck E. Cheese Concord (opens in a new tab)
Concord
Classic Chuck E. Cheese birthday parties with games and a live show.
Arcade & pizza
Great Wolf Lodge Concord (opens in a new tab)
Concord
Full-scale water park birthday parties with a coordinator for groups of 10 or more.
Indoor water park
Parties for 10 or more; additional guests from $40 each
K1 Speed Concord (opens in a new tab)
Concord
Junior and teen race parties with multiple heats and a podium ceremony.
Indoor go-karts
7-person minimum on some packages
Paint Your Hearts Out (opens in a new tab)
Kannapolis
Canvas or ceramic painting parties where every guest takes home their own piece.
Pottery & canvas painting
Kids parties $350 for up to 8 painters; $25 each additional
Romp n' Roll Concord (opens in a new tab)
Concord
Toddler and preschool birthday parties with games and gym play.
Play & enrichment gym
Ages: 3 months - 5 years
$369 ($299 members)
SEA LIFE Charlotte-Concord Aquarium (opens in a new tab)
Concord
Ocean-themed birthday parties at the Concord Mills aquarium.
Aquarium
The Escape Game Concord (opens in a new tab)
Concord
Escape room birthday parties for kids, teens and adults at Concord Mills.
Escape room
From $38 per person; groups of 6-44
The Speedpark at Concord Mills (opens in a new tab)
Concord
Birthday parties with go-karts, mini golf and other attractions, plus a party planner.
Go-karts & mini golf
Birthday party package $119.99
Xtreme Play (opens in a new tab)
Concord
Bounce house birthday parties priced by number of children.
Indoor inflatable playground
Ages: 12 and under
From $165 (5-8 kids, Mon-Thu); priced by group size
Gaston County
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Monster Mini Golf Gastonia (opens in a new tab)
Gastonia
Glow golf parties with a private room for 90 minutes and arcade play.
Indoor glow mini golf
From $175 (8 guests, Mon-Fri)
Altitude Trampoline Park Gastonia (opens in a new tab)
Gastonia
All-access trampoline birthday parties and full-park rentals.
Trampoline park
Chuck E. Cheese Gastonia (opens in a new tab)
Gastonia
Chuck E. Cheese birthday parties on Cox Road.
Arcade & pizza
Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum (opens in a new tab)
Gastonia
Retro arcade parties with a private room for 90 minutes and unlimited play.
Arcade
$199 for up to 10 guests including admission
Kate's Skating Rink - Gastonia (opens in a new tab)
Gastonia
Roller skating birthday parties at Kate's Gastonia rink.
Roller skating
Schiele Museum of Natural History (opens in a new tab)
Gastonia
Weekend museum birthday parties with an optional planetarium show.
Museum
$299 + tax ($275 members); planetarium add-on $5 per person
We Kan Go Play (opens in a new tab)
Mount Holly
Private indoor playground parties with pizza and character options.
Indoor playground
Private Play Party $295 (birthday child + 10); $250 Mon-Thu
Monroe & Indian Trail
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Extreme Ice Center (opens in a new tab)
Indian Trail
Ice skating parties that include skate rental for every guest.
Ice skating
From $220 for 10 guests plus the birthday child; $15 each extra guest
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Monster Mini Golf Monroe (opens in a new tab)
Monroe
Glow golf parties with a private room, mini golf and arcade credit.
Indoor glow mini golf
From $175 (8 guests, Mon-Fri)
Kate's Skating Rink - Indian Trail (opens in a new tab)
Indian Trail
Roller skating birthday parties at Kate's Indian Trail rink.
Roller skating
Playland Indoor Playground & Cafe - Monroe (opens in a new tab)
Monroe
Indoor playground party packages with a party room and play time.
Indoor playground
Indian Land
Taste Buds Kitchen - Indian Land (opens in a new tab)
Indian Land
Hands-on cooking parties where kids make a menu like pizza or cupcakes with a chef host.
Cooking studio
Ages: 3-17 (menus by age group)
East Charlotte
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Big Air Trampoline Park - Charlotte (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Trampoline parties with jump time, pizza and drinks, including a themed party offered only at this park.
Trampoline park
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BounceU Matthews (opens in a new tab)
Matthews
Private bounce parties where your group has the inflatable arena to itself.
Inflatable play arena
Mon-Thu from $239; Fri-Sun & holidays from $299
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Charlotte Cirque & Dance Center (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Circus-arts birthday parties at a studio on East Monroe Road.
Circus arts & dance
$35 per attendee, 4-attendee minimum
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Urban Air Mint Hill (opens in a new tab)
Mint Hill
Adventure park parties with a reserved table and access to every attraction.
Trampoline & adventure park
From $174.99 (5 guests)
Chuck E. Cheese Charlotte (Albemarle Rd) (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Birthday parties with game play, the live show and prizes.
Arcade & pizza
$99.99 for 6 kids
Cutie Patootie Kids Spa (opens in a new tab)
Matthews
Spa-themed birthday parties for kids.
Kids spa
Ages: Best for 4-12
$100 deposit applied to the package
Inner Peaks - Matthews (opens in a new tab)
Matthews
Climbing birthday parties with instructors and setup handled.
Climbing gym
Ages: 6 and up
$310 for up to 10 climbers; $18 each additional
Lucky Strike Matthews (opens in a new tab)
Matthews
Kids and teen bowling party packages.
Bowling & arcade
Birthday star bowls free on parties booked with code FALLBDAY through 11/30
North Charlotte
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Big Air Trampoline Park - University City (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Trampoline party packages with jump time, pizza and drinks.
Trampoline park
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Monster Mini Golf Charlotte (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Glow golf parties with a private area for 90 minutes and an arcade.
Indoor glow mini golf
DEFY Charlotte (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Trampoline parties with jump time plus pizza and drinks for each group of jumpers.
Trampoline park
Packages from $320
Kids Empire Charlotte (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Indoor playground birthday parties at Northlake Mall.
Indoor playground
Ages: 1-12
$150 deposit at booking
Sky Zone Northlake (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Trampoline parties with a party area, host, pizza and drinks.
Trampoline park
$395 or $545 for 10 jumpers
West Charlotte
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Create Your Splat (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Splatter-painting birthday parties where kids get messy on purpose.
Splatter-paint studio
Sullenberger Aviation Museum (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Aviation-themed parties with a private party room and museum time.
Museum
$450 flat rate; additional guests $18 + tax
Uptown
Discovery Place Science (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Science museum birthday parties and rentals in Uptown.
Science museum
Inner Peaks - South End (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Climbing birthday parties at the South End gym.
Climbing gym
Ages: 6 and up
$280 for up to 10 climbers; $18 each additional
South Charlotte
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Kidcreate Studio - South Charlotte (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Private art parties at the studio or at your home - they handle everything but the cake.
Art studio
In the Kids' Directory
The Keepers of Balance (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Escape room quest birthday parties on Woodlawn Road.
Adventure escape room
Ages: All ages
Chuck E. Cheese Pineville (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Chuck E. Cheese parties on Pineville-Matthews Rd.
Arcade & pizza
Dish It Out Pottery (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Pottery painting parties that run an hour and a half.
Paint-your-own pottery
$10 per child plus pottery; 8-painter minimum
Mission Grit Charlotte (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Private adventure parties with obstacle courses and instructor-led games.
Adventure & obstacle gym
Ages: Turning 6 and up
$380 base for 10; $20 each additional, up to 30
Mission Laser Charlotte (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Laser tag parties with food options.
Laser tag
Packages from $270
My Gym Ballantyne (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
Private gym parties led by two party specialists.
Kids gym
$359 (birthday child + 9); $15 each additional
Playland Indoor Playground & Cafe - Pineville (opens in a new tab)
Pineville
Indoor playground parties with a party room and unlimited play.
Indoor playground
Ages: 1-10
$250 Mon-Thu (10 kids); $375 Fri-Sun; $15 each additional child
Sky Zone Pineville (opens in a new tab)
Pineville
Trampoline parties with pizza, drinks and a party host.
Trampoline park
$395 or $545 for 10 jumpers
The Little Gym - Charlotte on Providence (opens in a new tab)
Charlotte
90-minute gym parties with instructor-led games and music.
Kids gym
Ages: 1-12
$399 for 15 kids
Lake Norman
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Acting Out Studios (opens in a new tab)
Cornelius
Theatre-themed birthday parties where families can bring their own food and decorations.
Theatre studio
Ages: All ages
$350 for 2 hours, 10 kids; $10 each additional
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Urban Air Cornelius (opens in a new tab)
Cornelius
Adventure park parties with a reserved table and every attraction.
Trampoline & adventure park
From $174.99 (5 guests)
In the Kids' Directory
Victory Lanes (opens in a new tab)
Mooresville
Bowling parties with party hosts who handle the kids, food and cake.
Bowling
Discovery Place Kids - Huntersville (opens in a new tab)
Huntersville
Children's museum birthday parties in Huntersville.
Children's museum
Frankie's Fun Park Charlotte (opens in a new tab)
Huntersville
Fun park parties built around play cards for games and attractions.
Family fun center
From $25 per person, 10-guest minimum
Meg-Art Pottery Studio (opens in a new tab)
Huntersville
Pottery parties at the studio, at home with a hostess, or as take-out kits.
Paint-your-own pottery
Ages: 3-15
Ninja Nation Huntersville (opens in a new tab)
Huntersville
Ninja obstacle parties, up to renting the whole arena.
Ninja gym
Ages: 5 and up
Deposits $100-$300 depending on package
Playland Indoor Playground & Cafe - Mooresville (opens in a new tab)
Mooresville
Playground parties with a party room and unlimited play.
Indoor playground
$250 Mon-Thu (10 kids); $400 Fri-Sun
The Little Gym - Huntersville/Lake Norman (opens in a new tab)
Huntersville
90-minute gym parties with instructor-led games.
Kids gym
Ages: 1-12
$450 for 15 kids
York County SC
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Big Air Trampoline Park - Rock Hill (opens in a new tab)
Rock Hill
Trampoline party packages at Big Air's Rock Hill park.
Trampoline park
Members get $50 off a party
In the Kids' Directory
CREATIF Fort Mill (opens in a new tab)
Fort Mill
Art and craft parties with a party coordinator.
Art studio
Ages: Toddlers to adults
In the Kids' Directory
Purrfect Pair Cat Cafe (opens in a new tab)
Rock Hill
Birthday parties in the cat lounge with adoptable cats.
Cat cafe
$200 for one hour in the cat lounge; $250 with a drink per guest
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Stars and Strikes Rock Hill (opens in a new tab)
Rock Hill
Bowling, arcade and laser tag party packages.
Bowling & arcade
From $15.99 per person, 10-kid minimum
Adventure Air Sports Rock Hill (opens in a new tab)
Rock Hill
Party packages for 13 guests with pizza, drinks, socks and a party host.
Trampoline & adventure park
E-Sports Arcade (opens in a new tab)
Fort Mill
Private video game parties.
Video game arcade
Packages from 10 children, up to 20
Mission Grit Fort Mill (opens in a new tab)
Fort Mill
Adventure obstacle parties at Mission Grit's Fort Mill location.
Adventure & obstacle gym
Ages: Turning 6 and up
$380 base for 10; $20 each additional
My Gym Fort Mill (opens in a new tab)
Tega Cay
Private gym parties led by party specialists.
Kids gym
$359 for up to 10 children; $15 each additional
Play House Play Cafe (opens in a new tab)
Fort Mill
Private rental of the whole play cafe with optional character visits.
Indoor playground
Weekday $250 (12 kids); Saturday from $400
PlayTopia Rock Hill (opens in a new tab)
Rock Hill
Playground parties with a reserved party room and food packages.
Indoor playground
Ages: 10 and under
$389 / $459 / $529 packages for 10 children
Birthday Freebies for Kids
Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Club (opens in a new tab)
30 free minutes of game play plus free cotton candy on the child's birthday, no party needed (a Play Pass or Play Band is needed to load the play)
How: A parent signs the child up free online at least 7 days before the birthday (ages 1-17) and shows the birthday email at any location
Rita's Italian Ice e-Club (opens in a new tab)
A free Italian Ice for the birthday
How: Join the free e-Club by email; Charlotte-area stands close for the off-season
Duck Donuts Rewards (opens in a new tab)
A free birthday donut during the birthday month
How: Join Duck Donuts Rewards in the app or online; the account must have been used in the past 365 days
Krispy Kreme Rewards (opens in a new tab)
A birthday gift loaded to the rewards account (the site does not name the item)
How: Join Krispy Kreme Rewards in the app or online and add a birthday
IHOP Rewards (opens in a new tab)
Free birthday pancakes - 5 PanCoins land on the first day of the birthday month
How: Join IHOP Rewards (a parent's account) and add the birthday
Red Robin Royalty (opens in a new tab)
A birthday treat during the birthday month
How: Join Red Robin Royalty, opt in to email or texts, verify a phone number and add the birthday
Dairy Queen Rewards (opens in a new tab)
A birthday surprise in the DQ app
How: Join DQ Rewards in the app and add a birthday
Chick-fil-A One (opens in a new tab)
Something sweet in the Rewards tab of the app on the birthday
How: Join Chick-fil-A One (a parent's account) and check the Rewards tab on the big day
Smoothie King Healthy Rewards (opens in a new tab)
A birthday smoothie offer loaded to the account (free or $2, depending on member level)
How: Join Healthy Rewards in the Smoothie King app
Monster Mini Golf Birthday Club (opens in a new tab)
Birthday offers by email from the Charlotte, Gastonia and Monroe locations
How: Join the birthday club on the location's birthday party page
Lucky Strike Matthews - Birthday Star Bowls Free (opens in a new tab)
The birthday child bowls free at their own party
How: Book a kids or teen party with code FALLBDAY for a party held by 11/30
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