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 co-title sponsors Tanganyika Wildlife Park and Wichita Sports Forum for helping with the production of this guide, as well as the other local businesses and venues featured in this resource.
For more ideas, click here for a complete A-Z listing of all the birthday party options in Wichita!
Happy Planning!
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: Goddard: 1000 S Hawkins Ln.
Ages: Animal Lovers of All Ages
Phone: (316) 794-8954
Party with the animals at Tanganyika Wildlife Park! Our party packages include ice cream, discounts, tokens, and animal ambassadors like hedgehogs, sugar gliders, or penguins! We offer indoor and outdoor parties at the Park or we can bring the birthday to you. At Tanganyika Wildlife Park you’ll have A Wildly Different Birthday!
Wichita Sports Forum
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: East Wichita: 2668 N. Greenwich Rd
Ages: 1+
Cost: Packages start at $175
Phone: (316) 201-1414
Birthday parties at Wichita Sports Forum are packed with fun for the whole family! Packages start at 10 jumpers and include 2 hours of jumping in Aviate, our extreme air sports trampoline park. Aviate features an open jump, ninja course, enclosed dodgeball, trapeze, foam pits, basketball, Super Trampoline and designated area for jumpers 6 and under. Some packages include a party host, pizza and private room while others let you focus on jumping! Don’t have 10 kids? No problem! Mom, dad and other adults can be counted as jumpers. So, call us today to book your child’s extreme birthday party!
Pigtails and Crewcuts
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: West Wichita in New Market Square: 2441 N. Maize Road Suite #1505 and East Wichita at 2431 N. Greenwich Rd
Ages: 2-15
Cost: Parties starting at $250
Phone: (316) 729-7777
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.
Exploration Place
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: Downtown Wichita: 300 N. McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS
Ages: 1 – 12 years old
Cost: $170 – $380
Phone: 316-660-0620
Celebrate your child’s birthday with us. Keep it simple and rent our party room or choose from one of our fun themes: Build to Soar, Kansas Kid, Bubblepalooza and Super Scientist. And for those of you who want a mega-bash, plan the coolest party ever in our Where Kids Rule castle. Plus, for a limited time, choose the holiday-themed party, Toyland, available November 1 through December 24, 2018 — tied to our upcoming traveling exhibit, Toytopia. All parties include room rental, cake and admission to all exhibits.
Mark Arts
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: Northeast Wichita: 1307 N. Rock Road
Ages: 3-99
Cost: Packages start at $200
Phone: (316) 634.2787
Make birthday memories and take home a work of art! Mark Arts now offers culinary arts parties, as well as projects in bookbinding, painting, clay, jewelry assembling, mixed media, painting and paper-marbling. Pick a theme, and a Mark Arts instructor will lead the fun.
My Gym
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: East Wichita: 2434 N. Woodlawn Blvd. Ste #370
Ages: 0-10
Cost: Packages start at $185
Phone: (316) 260-9122
At My Gym Wichita, every birthday party is a perfectly planned celebration created especially for your child, with special song and game requests made prior to the birthday party. Our amazing birthday party specialists will make your birthday party unique and special. And all our birthday parties feature nonstop action-packed activities, games, puppets, songs, and more! Just bring the cake and let us do the rest!
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: West Wichita: 8545 W. Irving
Ages: all
Cost: Packages start at $199
Phone: (316) 281-7173
Classic Party Packages are a great value for a one-of-a-kind kid’s birthday party experience. Let your kiddo and their friends explore the best indoor attractions in town for 2 hours while the Urban Air staff takes care of the rest. Available 7 days a week, all Birthday Party Packages come with a tablecloth, table runner, plates, forks, napkins, balloons and a bottle of water for each jumper. The only hard part for parents is convincing the kids to go home.
Blue Baboon Books
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: West Wichita: 9428 W. Central
Ages: newborn – 12
Cost: Packages start at $140 for 10 kids
Phone: (316) 260-9008
We’d love to celebrate your child’s birthday (or even your own) with you! Our cozy event alcove is large enough to accommodate up to 15 children or 12 adults. We’ll start by selecting the perfect theme for the birthday boy or girl. Then Blue Baboon will provide the crafts, games, plates, eating utensils, cups, napkins, decorations, and a party host or hostess. You provide the cake, beverage, or other food you’d like served. Birthday packages start at $145 for 10 children. Birthday parties typically last 90 minutes.
The Dapper Doughnut
Type of Party Business: Bakery/Birthday Treats
Location: We’ll come to you!
Ages: 0-100
Cost: Packages start at $30 for delivery or $350 for on-site doughnut-making.
Phone: (785) 623-1843
The Dapper Doughnut can add excitement to any party! We’ll come make your doughnuts hot and fresh, right in front of you, deliver topped, beautiful doughnuts, or we can bring you pre-made plain doughnuts and leave you the materials to top and decorate them yourself–a fun activity for kids and adults, alike! Big or small, we’ll work with you to design a package that fits your party needs!
Sedgwick County Zoo
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered); Party Supplies; Rental Company (tables, linens, bounce houses, etc.); Bakery/Birthday Treats
Location: West Wichita: 5555 W Zoo Blvd.
Ages: All ages
Cost: $175 for members or $195 for non-members-includes: 12 guests (children and/or adults). Each additional guest is $8.00.
Phone: (316) 266-8252
Our party package provides all the basics: party room, Zoo host, cake, beverages and serving items. It is best to call at least 2 weeks in advance to reserve your birthday party date. Each party includes a Cheri’s Bakery cake, animal crackers or popcorn, fruit punch beverage and party favor for each child with a special birthday backpack for the birthday child. Prices include our birthday party room inside the Plaza Beastro for one hour with a Zoo host. After your party, we can store your gifts so you can enjoy the rest of the day exploring the Zoo. Cake themes: Elephant, Farms, Gorilla, Jungle or Snake!
Wichita Gymnastics Club
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: East Wichita: 9400 East 37th Street North
Ages: 4-11
Cost: Packages starting at $125
Phone: (316) 634-1900
WGC is your headquarters for the best birthday party in town! Let Wichita Gymnastics help you! It’s the easiest party you ever hosted because we do it all. From set-up, to entertainment, to clean up, we’ve got you covered. We supply paper products, a juice box for every child, a T-shirt for the birthday child, and invitations you can print. Choose your party: gym, swim, or swim/gym (swim parties in the summer)! Gym parties include rock wall, zip line, ring challenge, obstacle course and maze! Add swimming, and kids spend time in our heated outdoor pool. Just bring the cake, the birthday child, and your guests!
Princess Pros Entertainment
Type of Party Business: Entertainment (balloon artist, characters, etc.)
Location: Wichita & surrounding areas. We come to you!
Ages: 2-8 years
Cost: Packages start at $170
Phone: (316) 680-2032
Can you imagine the look on your child’s face when they meet their favorite fairytale character?
We provide magical birthday party entertainment complete with laughter, hugs and smiles that your little one will treasure forever. Watch as our charismatic princess characters lead your little ones in adorable party activities such as songs, stories, face painting, dance lessons, Royal Princess Coronation and more! Simply pick your character and party package, and we will do the rest!
Just Face It
Type of Party Business: Entertainment/ Face Painting
Location: Wichita and surrounding areas
Ages: 2 – adult
Cost: Packages start around $100
Phone: (316) 200-8600
Just Face It face painting is the perfect addition to your kids birthday parties — Colorful and fun! Unique and contemporary! Eye-catching and exciting! The designs of our talented artists are exceptional and will liven up any event. It’s easy to work face painting into your event because all we need is a little corner to work our magic. For an astonishing addition to your next party, call Just Face It.
Love of Character
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered); Party Supplies; Printed Materials (Invitations/Signage, etc.)
Location: Central Wichita: 3200 E Douglas Avenue
Ages: All
Cost: Rental starts at $100 for 1.5 Hours
Phone: (316) 351-5527
Love of Character is your local shop for party supplies, gifts, workshops, and small event hosting! Pick up a pack of fun 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 well lit space with lots of possibilities. Workshops & events for kids and adults are also offered throughout the year. We are here to help add character to your parties, gifts and life!
Backyard Specialists
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: East Wichita: 3407 N. Rock Road
Ages: 3-11
Phone: 316-945-5996
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!
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: East Wichita: WSU Campus, Rhatigan Student Center
Ages: 4+
Cost: $12 per child
Phone: (316) 978-3479
Birthday parties at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes include two hours of bowling, a bowling pin for the guest of honor, ice cream, and your choice of one of three food packages!
Bliss Bouldering and Climbing Complex
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: East Wichita: 11114 E 28th St N
Ages: 6-15
Cost: $275
Phone: (316) 831-1479
At Bliss Bouldering And Climbing Complex, we are proud to host some of the best Birthday Parties in all of Wichita. Perfect for ages 6-15, these parties include everything you need to enjoy an afternoon of climbing and fun, PLUS, we’ll take all the hard work off your hands and provide you with complete party room set up, including paper products, and full-color invitations! Use coupon code MOMSBLOG during your online booking to save $25 on your child’s party.
September Moon Cupcakery
Type of Party Business: Cupcake Bakery
Location: East side/Andover
Ages: All
Color Me Mine
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: West Wichita: 2441 N. Maize Rd. #215
Ages: all
Cost: Packages start at $100 plus pieces
Phone: (316) 425-5614
We’ll provide everything you and your guests need to celebrate and create at your pARTy!
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
USA Training Center
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: East Wichita: 3919 North Hillcrest St
Ages: 4-12
Cost: $225 for 25 kids
Phone: (316) 295-3156
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 and a uniform!
Hue and Hazel
Type of Party Business: Printed Materials (Invitations/Signage, etc.)
Location: Wichita and beyond
Ages: All ages
Cost: $12 – $30
Phone: (316) 619-2826
Hue & Hazel is a small, girl-boss run design studio and paper company. We specialize in party invitation printables and other printable party decor so you can get invites and decorations printed fast and be back to mommin’! Looking for a completely unique look for your party? We love taking custom orders!
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Type of Party Business: Bakery/Birthday Treats; Party Supplies
Location: East Wichita: 2035 North Rock Road Suite 113
Ages: All Ages
Cost: $4.25 – $65.00
Phone: (316) 652-2253
Birthdays only come around once a year so make them extra special with our hand-decorated bundt cakes, colorful balloons, candles, cards and more. From the first bite, sweet memories of your Mom’s cake, fresh from the oven, gently tug at your heart.. At Nothing Bundt Cakes we combine the warmth of nostalgia with a fresh, modern approach. Our luscious cakes are made with the finest, premium ingredients, including fresh eggs, real butter and cream cheese. Nothing Bundt Cakes are available in single serving “Bundlets” and also are available in larger sizes depending on the group of people being served. With over 25 hand-crafted birthday designs and nine flavors to choose from (plus one seasonal Featured Flavor), we have the perfect bundt cake for every birthday celebration.
Botanica
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: Central Wichita
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Packages are $125 for Botanica members; $135 for Non-members. Party add-ons include: Paint and plant ($3 per child), Mini Terrarium ($7 per child)
Phone: (316) 264-0448 ext. 120
Located near the entrance to the Downing Children’s Garden, you will find the red Party Barn is a perfect location for your next birthday party, baby shower, wedding shower or special celebration. Create lasting memories with one of our planting activities geared for party-goers of all ages. We provide all materials and basic instructions. Some of our party project add-ons include our Paint and Plant – personalize a miniature terra cotta pot and plant with seeds – and Mini Terrarium – layer and design a large glass jar with whimsical touches and themes. Enjoy giving your party guests a piece of the garden to take home. Party times are available during current hours of operation on Saturday or Sunday. To schedule your party, contact Laurel Nichols at extension 120 or email at [email protected].
Monart School of Art
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: East Wichita: The Art Park
Ages: 3 and up
Phone: (316) 683-2500
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!
Wichita Riding Academy, Inc.
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: Derby: 10727 East 39th Street South
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: Packages start at $100.00
Phone: (316) 651-0876
Wichita Riding Academy’s Birthday Party with the horses and farm animals. Indoors or outdoors available for your perfect party.
You bring the kids and party items we provide the facility and animals! Kids 3 and up can ride younger kids will enjoy interacting with the farm animals. Enjoy the fresh country atmosphere. A large lawn for playing games and picnics, tables available too.
Kansas Humane Society
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Location: East Wichita: 3313 N Hillside
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: Packages start at $190
Phone: (316) 220-8709
KHS BIRTHDAY PARTIES FILLED WITH FUN AND ANIMALS
Give your child the best birthday ever with a birthday party at the Kansas Humane Society!
Paint the Towne
Type of Party Business: Location/Venue (birthday packages offered)
Entertainment (balloon artist, characters, etc.)
Location: Kellogg & Rock, Central & Ridge, Clifton Square
Ages: 5-15
Cost: $15
Phone: (316) 425-1941
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.
Puddles the Clown
Type of Party Business: Entertainment (balloon artist, characters, etc.)
Location: Wichita and Surrounding Areas
Ages: 3 and up
Cost: Packages start at $150.00
Phone: (316) 265-0611
Imagine a birthday party so filled with laughter and joy that your child will remember it for months. Sound impossible? Puddles the Clown guarantees it.
Make your child’s next birthday party fun and exciting with Puddles the Clown! Your child is the star in an entertainment package that features comedy, magic, audience interactions, balloons, and of course tons of fun. Throw a party that will create memories that will last a lifetime. Call or email today 316-265-0611 or [email protected]
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