The Wichita Birthday Party Guide | 2016-2017

We love a good celebration, which means we really love birthdays! Whether you like to host a party at home, make every detail Pinterest-perfect, or want someone else to handle it all (especially the entertainment and clean-up), we’ve got you covered in this year’s Wichita Birthday Party Guide.

Thank you to our Co-Title sponsors, Urban Air Trampoline Park and Paint the Towne, as well as the other featured sponsors included in our guide.

Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom for even more ideas, including a complete A-Z listing of all the birthday party options in Wichita!

Happy Planning!

Type of Party Business: Entertainment

Location: Kellogg & Rock, Central & Ridge

Ages: Kid parties are ages 5-15, Teen parties are ages 10-17

Paint the Towne offers guided paint parties for ages 5 and up.  The birthday child will select one painting from our gallery in advance or a custom painting can be created at no additional charge (requires extra notice).  Child parties are $15 per painter and include one hour of painting, one hour of party for ages 5-15.  Teen parties are $20 per painter and include 1.5 hours of painting, 30 minutes of party for ages 10-17.

Type of Party Business: Entertainment, Birthday Parties, and Family Fun Center

Location: West Wichita (Next to Kia Car Dealership)

Ages: ALL AGES, 1-99 years old!

Our Indoor Trampoline Park is the perfect place for family fun, birthday parties, and group or corporate events. Our wall-to-wall trampolines offer several activity areas including trampoline basketball, trampoline dodgeball, a foam pit, fitness classes and more. Urban Air Indoor Trampoline Park is suitable for ALL ages and fitness levels. SHAPE magazine awarded Urban Air Trampoline Park the label of “One of the coolest clubs in America”, in the Best for Kids and Kids at Heart categories!!!

Backyard Specialists

Type of Party Business: Venue

Location: East Wichita

Ages: 3-11

Book a birthday party at Backyard Specialists and gain access to our many play sets, trampolines, and basketball court for your party! Our fenced-in area keeps everyone close and safe with plenty of seating for the adults – and you can even bring in your own food. Parties are scheduled on weekdays and weekends for two hour time slots. Give us a call at 316-945-5996 or send us an e-mail at [email protected] to book a birthday party!

Bliss Bouldering and Climbing Complex

Bliss Bouldering and Climbing

Type of Party Business: Party Venue, Rock Climbing & Party Room

Location: Northeast Wichita, K96 and Greenwich

Ages: 4-15

Let us help you to provide a birthday party that your child will remember. Enjoy the thrill of climbing a rock wall and finish in our designated party celebration room.

Exploration Place

Type of Party Business: Birthday Party Location

Location: Downtown Wichita

Ages: All ages (specific party options have recommended ages)

It’s a piece of cake when you celebrate your child’s birthday at Exploration Place. We take care of set up, cake, beverages, tableware and decorations. Choose from four options, including the popular Adventurer Party and the After-Hours Party Rental in the Where Kids Rule castle! Other themes include Bubblepalooza, Super Scientist, and for a limited time, Dino Design, available only from May 28 through September 5, 2016.

Pigtails and Crewcuts

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Type of Party Business: Party Venue, Entertainment, Kids Salon

Location: West Wichita, New Market Square: 2441 N. Maize Road Suite #1505

Ages: 2-15

At Pigtails & Crewcuts we offer a variety of parties with kid-tested themes, all of which can be tailored to girls or boys. Each of our parties include fun dress-up clothes that match your chosen theme, services such as up-do’s, nails, make-up and face paint, a craft and karoake. You will also get invitations, cupcakes, and goody bags along with a party host and a stylist to ensure that your party is a hit! We will take care of everything so that way you can enjoy the party with your child and not have to worry about a thing! Whether you select one of our signature parties or create your own, we will work hard to customize a party that is memorable for everyone. Call 316-729-7777 to book a party today!

Wichita Sports Forum/Aviate Extreme Air Sports

Type of Party Business: Birthday Party Location, Multi-sport facility, Trampoline Park

Location: NorthEast Side of Wichita. 2668 N Greenwich Rd Ct, Wichita KS 67226

Ages: All ages

Aviate Extreme Air Sports Trampoline Park offers over 20,000 square feet of extreme entertainment with 6 private party rooms, 2 large observation decks, the largest foam pits in town, ninja obstacle courses, flying trapeze and more. Wichita Sports Forum, home of Aviate Extreme Air Sports is THE place to be for your next celebration! We take care of the set up and clean up; provide printable invitations, paper products, a water bottle for each guest, pizza, popcorn and a Flight Host to assist you throughout your party.  If trampoline’s aren’t enough or just aren’t your thing, we can customize a party package just for you by adding one of the Sports Forum courts (sand volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball and even knockerball/bubble soccer).

Fireshark Truck by Fireshark Gaming - CLOSED AS OF 5/21/2017

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Type of Party Business: Mobile Immersive Video Game Truck

Location: Will travel anywhere in Wichita and the surrounding area

Ages: 5-18+

CLOSED AS OF 5/21/2017 The world’s first immersive video game experience is now mobile with the new Fireshark Truck. 16 players compete inside this 20-foot trailer where a single video game is projected on the floor and walls – the game is all around you! You will not find this experience anywhere else. Make your party stand out this year and be truly unforgettable. Perfect for birthday parties and public events.

Four Points Ranch

Type of Party Business: Entertainment

Location: Portable services, based out of Augusta, KS (15 minutes east of Wichita)

Ages: All ages

Since 2009, Four Points Ranch has providing a variety of family friendly entertainment for birthday parties, churches, corporate events, fairs, festivals, carnivals, family reunions, schools, nursing homes and more!
We provide portable services only.

Our Services Include: Princess Parties, Fairy Parties, Matching Pony & Carriage Rides, Handled Pony rides, Pony Carousel (both ponies and Carousel can be decorated), Decorated Ponies and other animals, Balloon Twisting by “Twisted Fun Balloons”, Face Painting, Covered Wagon Train Rides, a Large Bounce House w/slide and a variety of Petting Zoos to choose from. Check out our website for videos, pictures, and pricing. Fun for folks of all ages! No event is too large or too small. Give us a call at 316-993-1958.

Dart Warz

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Type of Party Business: Party Location, Indoor Family Fun

Location: West Side

Ages: 5-95

Dart Warz is your alternative to paintball or laser tag – it’s an indoor Nerf Field! We promote honesty, teamwork, and sportsmanship while having fun. We specialize in walk-in play, team builders, fundraisers, and birthday parties.

MARK ARTS

Type of Party Business: Entertainment, Venue

Location: East side

Ages: 5-15

Celebrate milestones with creativity — and send every guest home with a masterpiece! For our youth parties, MARK ARTS (formerly Wichita Center for the Arts) provides the instructor, paint, easel and brushes. All you need to do is select the painting theme and bring any optional treats and decorations you would like. Cost is $150 for up to 10 painters; each additional guest is $15. Sculpture parties are an additional $5 each to cover the firing of the artists’ clay creations. To book a party, call 316-634-2787, extension 219.

Twisted by Chris Conner

Type of Party Business: Balloon Entertainment

Location: We’re located on the West Side but we come to you!

Ages: 1-100

Want to have some totally twisted fun at your next birthday party? With amazing, twisted balloon creations, astounding magical illusions, and a slightly twisted sense of humor, Chris Conner will give your guests an experience they’ll never forget. Make your next birthday celebration even more magical – contact Twisted by Chris Conner today!

Email [email protected]  or call 316.943.8715

All Star Sports

Wichita Birthday Party Guide

Type of Party Business: Birthday Party Venue

Location: West/East

Ages: 4-16

 

Host an exciting birthday celebration at All Star Sports or All Star Adventures! We offer food and fun for guests of all ages. We take care of all the details so you can have a blast without worrying about the clean-up. Celebrate, and let us do the work! Visit our website or on Facebook West or East.

 

JAG Gymnastics

Type of Party Business: Party Venue

Location: Andover, 920 N. Andover Rd

Ages: 3-12

Lots of fun equipment for your birthday child and guests including a zip line, rock wall, ropes, trampolines, and foam pits!  Your party gets the whole gym with 1 hour of play time and 30 minutes to eat cake and open presents. Our staff supervise the party participants to make sure that they have a safe, fun experience and do all of the clean up after the party. Only participants 17 and under are allowed in the gym area. Everyone in the gym area must have a signed waiver on file.

Monart School of Art

Wichita Birthday Party Guide

Type of Party Business: Venue/Entertainment, Education/Art

Location: East Wichita, The Art Park

Ages: 3 and up – we teach teens and adults too!

If your child enjoys making things with their hands, this is the perfect way to celebrate their birthday!  There are three different options for parties: a traditional Monart Drawing or Painting Party, a Craft Party or a Lego Party.  The creative Monart instructors are all former classroom teachers and bring a wealth of ideas to party planning!  We can tailor your party to your child’s tastes.  Our creative parties are geared for fun and learning! For more information, visit their website or call 316-683-2500 to book!

Sedgwick County Zoo

Wichita Birthday Party Guide

Type of Party Business: Birthday Party Venue

Location: West Wichita, 5555 Zoo Blvd

Ages: 1-12

If you’re searching for a fun, unique and exciting place to celebrate a birthday, look no further than the Sedgwick County Zoo! We’ve made it easy to plan a fun birthday party. Choose the package that best fits your party style. Our calendar fills up very quickly. It is best to call at least 2 weeks in advance to reserve your birthday party date.

HB Cakes

Type of Party Business: Cupcake Bakery

Location: College Hill Location (from my home)

Ages: All ages!

 

I would love to make you specialized cupcakes for your next event! I offer a variety of flavors and decorating styles. I specialize in organic ingredients and seasonal flavors.

The Popcorner

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Type of Party Business: Supplies/Favors/Treats (birthday cake popcorn, gourmet popcorn, customized popcorn)

Location: Andover/East side

Ages: All ages

We specialize in Gourmet Popcorn, Popcorn balls and old-fashioned delights. Most of our products are gluten free and we make everything in our Andover store in front of your very eyes!  Make your childs birthday special with a gourmet popcorn creation that kids and parents will love. Contact us by email or phone, 316-733-0099.

September Moon Cupcakery

Wichita Birthday Party Guide

Type of Party Business: Cupcake Bakery

Location: East side/Andover

Ages: All

I am a stay-at-home mom baking cupcakes of all sizes out of my home. Custom cupcake orders are always welcome and encouraged. Each and every order is baked fresh for the most delicious cupcakes possible. Please check out my Facebook page or Instagram for more information and pictures of cupcake creations I have made in the past.

Art on a Cart Wichita

Type of Party Business: Party Specialists, Face Painting

Location: Any location in Wichita or surrounding areas

Ages: Customizable events for all ages

Art on a Cart Wichita is your one stop shop for planning a party with creative flair! From children’s birthdays including face painting and crafts to custom bridal showers to make all of your DIY Pinterest dreams come true. Flexible pricing and group rates apply.

Wichita Gymnastics Club

Type of Party Business: Location, Venue, Entertainment

Location: East Wichita, 9400 East 37th Street North

Ages: 4-11

WGC is your party headquarters for active, fun birthday parties! Kids enjoy the rock wall, zip line, rings challenge, obstacle course, maze and much more! You bring the kids, presents and food. We provide the setup, clean up, entertainment, paper products, juice boxes, T-shirt for the birthday child and printable invitations. It will be the easiest party you ever hosted because we do it all! Ask us about summer swim and gym parties!

USA Training Center

Type of Party Business: Venue

Location: East Wichita

Ages: 4-12

Bring your birthday ninja to us for a kicking good party! We will provide a fun, safe and structured event where your child (boy or girl) and their friends can learn the ways of a ninja. They will break boards, learn to kick, and conquer ninja challenges. The birthday ninja will get to cut their cake with a ninja sword and will receive a free month of martial arts classes!

 

Love of Character

Wichita Birthday Party Guide

Type of Party Business: Supplies, Paper Goods, Venue

Location: Downtown Wichita

Ages: Best for ages 4+

Love of Character is your local shop for party supplies and small event hosting! Pick up a pack of fancy paper plates or throw a birthday soiree. You are able to leave the party planning up to us or do it yourself. It’s the perfect spot if you want a pretty space with lots of possibilities. We are here to help add character to your parties, gifts and life!

Xtreme Racing and Entertainment

Wichita Birthday Party Guide

Type of Party Business: Entertainment, Excitement, Amusement

Location: East Wichita, 21st and Woodlawn

Ages: Ages 8-65

Xtreme Racing and Entertainment is Wichita’s newest and true indoor kart racing experience.  Drivers at least 8 years old and 48″ tall can operate our junior karts and drivers at least 12 years old and 58″ tall can driver our adult karts.  Xtreme offers Wichita’s fastest driving experience with karts capable of reaching 45 mph about an inch off the ground. These are “race karts” everything else is just a go kart.  Party packages and private space available for booking, contact [email protected].

Great Event Balloon Co.

Great Event Balloon Co.

Type of Party Business: Balloon Decor

Location: We’re located on the West Side, but we come to you!

Ages: Best for ages 1-100

From festive and fun to elegant and sophisticated, our customized balloon designs will make any occasion exciting and unique. Birthday parties, corporate events, weddings, school functions, you name it … we create personalized balloon decor to give you and your guests a memorable experience. Contact Great Event Balloon Co. today and let us help you celebrate your next great event!

E-mail [email protected] or call 316.943-8715

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