One of the many items on a parent’s to do list is to research and book birthday party locations for their child’s birthday.  It can sometimes seem daunting and often, it’s hard to know where to start outside of copying what other parents have done previously.  I’ve compiled an awesome list of birthday party locations…some common but others outside of the box.  Hopefully this helps some parents out!

• Butterfly House (Faust Park in Chesterfield):  Their birthday package is 1 hour party for kids ages 3-8 and includes a private room rental with staff-led age-appropriate activities including crafts.  It also includes to the Butterfly Conservatory and Exhibit Hall.  Each child also gets a special treat and juice box.  They also have 3 themes to choose from and supply the decorations.  They take care of pretty much everything!   https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plan-your-visit/family-of-attractions/butterfly-house/things-to-do-at-the-butterfly-house/private-functions/birthday-parties

• St. Louis Carousal (Faust Park in Chesterfield):  Faust Park has the privilege of being the location for this awesome piece of history, the St. Louis Carousal.  It was built in 1921 so it’s celebrating its 102 birthday this year!  You can have a birthday party here which allows the kids to ride it as many times as they’d like in a 2 hour period.  It also includes the rental of the private gallery room with seating up to 40 people.  You can bring in your own food.  I’ve been to a couple parties here and it’s so adorable and fun.  The kids always have the biggest smiles on their faces while riding!  https://stlouiscarousel.com/birthday-parties/

• Purina Farms Birthday Paw-ties (Gray Summit): Have an animal lover (especially a dog lover)?  This would be an awesome place for their birthday.  The package includes your own private pavilion, exclusive seating at the Incredible Dog show, VIP wagon ride, food, drinks, and more!  You can also have them provide food.  https://www.purina.com/purina-farms/events#pawty

• Build-A-Bear Adventure (Chesterfield):  This is a somewhat newer facility located out in Chesterfield Valley.  They have the Workshop, Bakeshop, & Fun Zone arcade room to offer to parties.  There are different packages but most all include a Furry Friend for every guest, private party room, dedicated Adventure Guide, time to play in the Fun Zone, and drinks (lemonade, fruit punch, water).  They also have other add-ons if you wish.  https://www.buildabear.com/adventure-store

• Myseum (Town and Country): This place is all about science but even for those not interested in how things are working, it is so much fun and can offer entertainment to a diverse age group.  Packages include a private room and party guide.  They can even do an experiment with the kids.  All guests will also have access to the entire facility.  They will provide paper products and drinks as well for the kids.  https://stlmyseum.com/parties/

• Frisco Train Store (Valley Park):  If you have a kid that loves trains, this is a cute place to have a party.  Located in the historic Frisco Hotel and party goers have access to the Party Room, Train Table Room, Build-A-Track Room, Wooden Kitchen Playroom, and Wooden Toy Room.  Other perks including table setting for 16 guests and a dedicated party helper.  https://friscotrainstore.com/birthday-parties/

• Miss Kelly’s Gym (Creve Coeur): This party package includes an hour in the gym with age-appropriate instructor-led games, activities, obstacle courses and periods of free play.  The last 30 minutes of the party are spent in the specially decorated party room enjoying food, drinks and presents.  https://misskellysgym.com/birthday-parties.html

• On The Fly (Chesterfield):  This is an Aerial party that allows the party guests to experience silks, hammocks, trapeze, and lyra. In a Flying Party, participants get to fly, bounce, swing, and spin like Peter Pan.  Designed for ages 4 and up.  Such a fun different type of party!  https://www.ontheflypros.com/store/p16/FLYing_Birthday_Parties_for_groups_up_to_12_ppl_%2890_min%29.__%2415_ea._additional_person.html

• Sweet & Sassy (Des Peres- West County Mall): Sweet and Sassy is a salon and spa that you may have seen in the mall.  They also host great birthday parties where they pamper the girls and then have a dance party/runway show.  So adorable!  https://www.sweetandsassy.com/parties/#~g8i5m81

• Want Something to Come to You?: There are some awesome companies that will come to you for the fun.  Here is a brief list of some:
  • Foam Gone Bananas:  Foam everywhere! https://foamgonebananas.com/
  • Crayola Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis:  Expert crafters come to you to help the kids create masterpieces.  https://stlouis.imagineartsacademy.com/
  • Mad Science St. Louis: Fun interactive science experiments done for the children ages 4-12.   https://stlouis.madscience.org/parents-birthdayparties.aspx
  • The Bounce House Company: You guessed it!  It’s all about bounce houses!  https://www.stlbouncehouse.com/