Birthday Party Essentials: Where to Celebrate in PDX

Birthdays are the BEST DAYS for kids…but can be stressful for the party planner. Check out these awesome local businesses that make celebrating a piece of cake.

Experiment PDX

Experiment PDX offers STEAM birthday parties in their Hands-On Museum and Craft Lab. In addition to time with the interactive museum exhibits, families choose one of five activities, including Super Science Show with Dr. L Ektron or Professor Moli Cule, Beaker Bonanza, LEGO Robotics, Slime Time and Crafty Creations.

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Happy Baby Play

Throw your little one’s next birthday party at Happy Baby Play! This spot is perfect for kids 0-8 to enjoy a rock wall, foam pit, pretend play, and so much more. A jungle gym is coming soon! You may purchase these add ons for your child’s party: bounce house, bubble machine, popcorn, balloons, food & cake. Enjoy private access to entire space, including a party room (NEW!). Clean-up and set-up are included. Fully customizable package options are also available, including the party of your dreams planned entirely by Happy Baby Play!

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Rumble Art Studio

Rumble Art Studio in the Hollywood district provides personalized arty parties for birthdays or private events, in house or at your location, as well as after-school open studio and no-school-day camps.

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Chicky Play Museum

Make your child’s birthday a blast at Chicky Play Museum! Families can take over the entire playful town, complete with a café, fire station, grocery store, and construction site. Kids will love exploring a tiny fire truck and ambulance while diving into endless adventures. Their staff handles everything—from setup to cleanup—so parents can relax and enjoy the fun. Create unforgettable memories with a stress-free, action-packed celebration. Book now for the ultimate birthday experience!

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PDX Fencing

Unleash that inner musketeer, pirate, viking or jedi knight with a fun, active fencing birthday party at PDX Fencing! PDX’s Pro coaches inspire, teach the basics of fencing with fun games, activities, that make a truly memorable event. For younger kids, foam swords are available.

PDX Fencing offers programs for recreational and competitive fencing. Coaches teach age appropriate developmental skills that are used in all aspects of life. The saying goes “Master fencing, master life.” Most importantly — it’s fun!

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Frog Pond Farm

With something for everyone, Frog Pond Farm is ideal for parties. Enjoy bounce houses, 10 acres of activities, and meet over 80 animals that call Frog Pond Farm home—from emus to goats, llamas, and even camels.

All party packages include a two-hour reserved covered space at no extra charge. Bring your own decorations, food, and loved ones — just pay the cost of admission for you and your guests. Perfect for every age!

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Cake Hoopla

Host a unique, creative, and stress-free party at Cake Hoopla. Centrally located in the Tigard Triangle, Cake Hoopla’s DIY cake-decorating studio offers custom party packages for all ages, a private party room, party favor add-ons, and a fun selection of beer and wine for parents. With options for groups of all sizes, Cake Hoopla can help you plan the perfect celebration.

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Tree to Tree Adventure Park

Celebrate your child’s birthday with an unforgettable adventure at Tree To Tree Adventure Park in Gaston, Oregon! Overlooking Hagg Lake, this unique package includes a Two-Hour Adventure Course, Racing Ziplines, and a private party room for 10 people. Perfect for ages 7 and up, this $650 value is just $450 with promo code PDXBDAY. Book now for a day filled with fun and memories that will last a lifetime!

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Academy Theater

The Academy Theater offers a variety of current and classic family fun movies for all ages.  Celebrate your next birthday party with family and friends with an extra-special movie experience! See You at the movies!

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The MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch

Happiness is a Corn MAiZE! Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Peanuts featuring Snoopy and the Peanuts Gang. Bring the gang and get lost in the twists and turns of their specially themed Peanuts Corn MAiZE at The Pumpkin Patch!

A-MAiZE-ing attractions include private bonfire rentals for up to 50 guests, daily hayrides to the U-Pick Pumpkin Patch, The Big Red Animal Barn, and so much more! For more information or to purchase tickets visit PortlandMAiZE.com.

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DolFUN Dynamics

Choose a Dynamic Ninja Party or Sweet Pea Party: Includes one hour in the gym and 30 minutes in the party-zone. DolFUN Dynamics is a new Multi-Sport & Early Childhood Development Center featuring swim, Ninja & Sweet Pea Educational Gymnastics, camps, parties, parent’s night out and an enrichment center opening this fall.