SEE MY LIST OF 25+ IDEAS FOR KID'S Birthday Parties IN Anne Arundel County, MD BELOW
Are you looking for a great place to host your child's birthday party?
There are so many choices, but unfortunately, many parents return to the same old places again and again - for example laser tag or bounce houses. Below you'll find some other ideas that may be a bit more creative. Please note that this is my own collection of party places - nobody has paid to be on it.
This list of birthday party ideas is mainly for people who live in or near Anne Arundel County, but if you live elsewhere, there are probably similar places near you!
(I also have a list of kid's birthday party venues in Howard County as well as other birthday party-related posts. For instance, I have a post about giving out party favors and Gift Ideas for Intelligent kids Kids!)
1) Whole Foods Cooking Lesson Party (Ages 5+) The the Whole Foods in Annapolis has a closed off kitchen area where they hold classes and parties. The kids will get a cooking lesson and learn about the store.
2) Go Kart Speedway (Ages 5+) in Crofton Maryland. Looks like a blast. This venue doesn't really have a reservation system, so you just show up with your party and have a ball. This would be especially good if it's a last minute party. There will be plenty of fun and smiles.
3) Craft parties (Ages 4-10): Have your party at Michael's Craft Store. Michael's provides a party room where your group can do a craft together.
4) Indoor pool parties (Ages 2+) There are many places in Anne Arundel County where you can hold an indoor pool party. For example, at Kid's First Swim School in Severna Park you can hold a party for about $250 for an hour of swimming and an hour of room use.
There are also other venues that offer kid's pool parties. For example, the North Arundel Aquatic Center is a great choice. They also have a party room and very reasonable rates for large parties.
5) Live Theater Parties (Ages 3+) There are a few choices around Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas for live theater that kids would enjoy. One possible choice is Medieval Times in Arundel Mills Mall. Kids will enjoy the show and the amazing moves of the trained horses.
Another place with great show opportunities for kids is the Children's Theater of Annapolis.
6) Rock climbing parties (Ages 5+) There aren't any notable rock climbing facilities in AA County. If Laurel isn't too far away, consider a party at ClimbZone. The place is really fun with some very creative climbing walls including a giant book shelf and "Mount Rushmore". Also, see Big Vanilla, below.
7) Ballet and dance parties (Ages 2-10). The Annapolis Dance Academy in Arnold is a great choice for kid's BDPs.
8) Gymnastics parties (Ages 2-10) - Severna Park Gymnastics does great parties for kids. Works well for girls or boys.
9) Build-A-Bear (Ages 2-7) - Kids of love Build-a-Bear parties. The location in Annapolis mall does a great job with parties. Consider having snacks in the food court area before the party.
10) Bowling parties (Ages 7+) Bowling parties can be fun, but I would caution parents to steer towards older kids with this idea. Even with bumpers, the game can be frustrating for younger children. Definitely go for duck pins if possible. Although they are relatively rare, the bowling alley in Severna Park still has them. Crofton Bowling alley is another choice, but no duck pins there.
11) Roller skating (Ages 5+) The Skate Zone roller skating rink in Crofton has birthday parties starting at about $260. Another good choice is the roller skating rink in Odenton.
14) Ice skating (Ages 5+) The Piney Orchard Ice Arena is a great place for a birthday party year-round. Great deal! They have a party room upstairs, and accommodate quite a few people with skating for $200. For kids who don't know how to skate, they have "walkers" to help them on the ice. Nice place. In the winter, there's also the Glen Burnie outdoor ice rink.
15) Music Birthday Parties (Ages 2-7) - School of Rock in Gambrills and Arnold offers music birthday parties.
16) Soccer Parties (Ages 5+) This is a great idea for your soccer loving girl or boy. The Soccer Dome in Harmans is a great place to host a party.
17) Horse center parties (Ages 6+) The Equilibrium Horse Center in Crofton and Mane Event in Pasadena offer birthday parties for your horse-loving child.
18) Terrapin Adventures (Ages 6+) (301-725-1313) This is a tree-top adventure park located in Savage, MD (Howard County). This place is really fun, and would be an especially good party in late spring or early fall.
19) Pirate Party (Ages 7+) on the Urban Pirate boat that sails from Baltimore.
20) Airsoft (Ages 11+) For ages 11 and up an airsoft indoor paintball course is loads of fun. The location I know of is Rockville, so it could be too far away for AA County residents, but worth considering.
21) Movie Theater Birthdays (Ages 3+) Arundel Mills Cinemark Egyptian Movie Theater is an easy choice. They have party rooms and offer group rates. Let the movie you watch dictate the theme of your party (ie-Peanuts or Disney Princesses).
23) The Melting Pot (Ages 7+) This is a great place to have a party with a small group of your child's friends. This place is always a hit. Parties here are probably going to take at least 2 hours, so just collect parent's mobile phone numbers and text them when dessert arrives to pick up their kids.
24) Rent a pavilion at Quiet Waters (Ages 2+) In the summer, Quiet Waters park is a great place for a party. Rent a pavilion and enjoy some time with kids running around.
25) Pirate Birthday Parties - The boat leaves from Eastport. This is a great idea for a warm-weather birthday.
26) Have a Lego birthday party (Ages 5-10) - Bricks Galore in Crofton has lego parties at their store! Another option is to contact Brikz for Kids -You'll need to provide a space for this party, but this is definitely a cool way to go.
27) Fire House Birthdays (Ages 3-7) Consider having a birthday party at one of the firehouses in Anne Arundel County. These parties are exciting and fun, plus it is a wonderful way to support the local volunteer fire departments.
28) Pottery Party at Clay Bakers (Ages 5-10) Clay Bakers on Main Street in Annapolis is a great place to hold a birthday party. You're guests will be able to socialize together as they paint mugs, plates, etc (whatever the hold chooses) and then they will be able to have their creation as a party favor memory (there might be a few days before they have a chance to put the items in the kiln).
29) Big Vanilla (Ages 3-10) - Big Vanilla has a variety of parties including dance, martial arts, swimming, cheer leading, tumbling, and rock climbing for kids. Even if you're not a member, you can still have a party at this venue in Pasadena, Maryland.
30) Miniature Golf (Ages 7-10) - Night Hawk Golf Center in Gambrills/Crofton has a fun, 19-hole miniature golf course. They also have basketball and batting cages. Party packages are available. Severna Park Golf Center also offers miniature golf. Younger kids can play, but the game may be frustrating for newbies.
Are you looking for a great place to host your child's birthday party?
There are so many choices, but unfortunately, many parents return to the same old places again and again - for example laser tag or bounce houses. Below you'll find some other ideas that may be a bit more creative. Please note that this is my own collection of party places - nobody has paid to be on it.
This list of birthday party ideas is mainly for people who live in or near Anne Arundel County, but if you live elsewhere, there are probably similar places near you!
(I also have a list of kid's birthday party venues in Howard County as well as other birthday party-related posts. For instance, I have a post about giving out party favors and Gift Ideas for Intelligent kids Kids!)
Where to have childrens' birthday parties in Anne Arundel County:
1) Whole Foods Cooking Lesson Party (Ages 5+) The the Whole Foods in Annapolis has a closed off kitchen area where they hold classes and parties. The kids will get a cooking lesson and learn about the store.
2) Go Kart Speedway (Ages 5+) in Crofton Maryland. Looks like a blast. This venue doesn't really have a reservation system, so you just show up with your party and have a ball. This would be especially good if it's a last minute party. There will be plenty of fun and smiles.
3) Craft parties (Ages 4-10): Have your party at Michael's Craft Store. Michael's provides a party room where your group can do a craft together.
4) Indoor pool parties (Ages 2+) There are many places in Anne Arundel County where you can hold an indoor pool party. For example, at Kid's First Swim School in Severna Park you can hold a party for about $250 for an hour of swimming and an hour of room use.
There are also other venues that offer kid's pool parties. For example, the North Arundel Aquatic Center is a great choice. They also have a party room and very reasonable rates for large parties.
5) Live Theater Parties (Ages 3+) There are a few choices around Anne Arundel County and surrounding areas for live theater that kids would enjoy. One possible choice is Medieval Times in Arundel Mills Mall. Kids will enjoy the show and the amazing moves of the trained horses.
Another place with great show opportunities for kids is the Children's Theater of Annapolis.
6) Rock climbing parties (Ages 5+) There aren't any notable rock climbing facilities in AA County. If Laurel isn't too far away, consider a party at ClimbZone. The place is really fun with some very creative climbing walls including a giant book shelf and "Mount Rushmore". Also, see Big Vanilla, below.
7) Ballet and dance parties (Ages 2-10). The Annapolis Dance Academy in Arnold is a great choice for kid's BDPs.
8) Gymnastics parties (Ages 2-10) - Severna Park Gymnastics does great parties for kids. Works well for girls or boys.
9) Build-A-Bear (Ages 2-7) - Kids of love Build-a-Bear parties. The location in Annapolis mall does a great job with parties. Consider having snacks in the food court area before the party.
10) Bowling parties (Ages 7+) Bowling parties can be fun, but I would caution parents to steer towards older kids with this idea. Even with bumpers, the game can be frustrating for younger children. Definitely go for duck pins if possible. Although they are relatively rare, the bowling alley in Severna Park still has them. Crofton Bowling alley is another choice, but no duck pins there.
14) Ice skating (Ages 5+) The Piney Orchard Ice Arena is a great place for a birthday party year-round. Great deal! They have a party room upstairs, and accommodate quite a few people with skating for $200. For kids who don't know how to skate, they have "walkers" to help them on the ice. Nice place. In the winter, there's also the Glen Burnie outdoor ice rink.
15) Music Birthday Parties (Ages 2-7) - School of Rock in Gambrills and Arnold offers music birthday parties.
16) Soccer Parties (Ages 5+) This is a great idea for your soccer loving girl or boy. The Soccer Dome in Harmans is a great place to host a party.
17) Horse center parties (Ages 6+) The Equilibrium Horse Center in Crofton and Mane Event in Pasadena offer birthday parties for your horse-loving child.
18) Terrapin Adventures (Ages 6+) (301-725-1313) This is a tree-top adventure park located in Savage, MD (Howard County). This place is really fun, and would be an especially good party in late spring or early fall.
19) Pirate Party (Ages 7+) on the Urban Pirate boat that sails from Baltimore.
20) Airsoft (Ages 11+) For ages 11 and up an airsoft indoor paintball course is loads of fun. The location I know of is Rockville, so it could be too far away for AA County residents, but worth considering.
21) Movie Theater Birthdays (Ages 3+) Arundel Mills Cinemark Egyptian Movie Theater is an easy choice. They have party rooms and offer group rates. Let the movie you watch dictate the theme of your party (ie-Peanuts or Disney Princesses).
23) The Melting Pot (Ages 7+) This is a great place to have a party with a small group of your child's friends. This place is always a hit. Parties here are probably going to take at least 2 hours, so just collect parent's mobile phone numbers and text them when dessert arrives to pick up their kids.
24) Rent a pavilion at Quiet Waters (Ages 2+) In the summer, Quiet Waters park is a great place for a party. Rent a pavilion and enjoy some time with kids running around.
25) Pirate Birthday Parties - The boat leaves from Eastport. This is a great idea for a warm-weather birthday.
26) Have a Lego birthday party (Ages 5-10) - Bricks Galore in Crofton has lego parties at their store! Another option is to contact Brikz for Kids -You'll need to provide a space for this party, but this is definitely a cool way to go.
27) Fire House Birthdays (Ages 3-7) Consider having a birthday party at one of the firehouses in Anne Arundel County. These parties are exciting and fun, plus it is a wonderful way to support the local volunteer fire departments.
28) Pottery Party at Clay Bakers (Ages 5-10) Clay Bakers on Main Street in Annapolis is a great place to hold a birthday party. You're guests will be able to socialize together as they paint mugs, plates, etc (whatever the hold chooses) and then they will be able to have their creation as a party favor memory (there might be a few days before they have a chance to put the items in the kiln).
29) Big Vanilla (Ages 3-10) - Big Vanilla has a variety of parties including dance, martial arts, swimming, cheer leading, tumbling, and rock climbing for kids. Even if you're not a member, you can still have a party at this venue in Pasadena, Maryland.
30) Miniature Golf (Ages 7-10) - Night Hawk Golf Center in Gambrills/Crofton has a fun, 19-hole miniature golf course. They also have basketball and batting cages. Party packages are available. Severna Park Golf Center also offers miniature golf. Younger kids can play, but the game may be frustrating for newbies.
