Birthday parties are a big deal for kids, and the right venue can make all the difference. Fortunately, Family Times is here to help! We’ve put together a list of some local options to make your planning a little bit easier:
Bowling Alleys
B’ville Sports Bowl
Where: 45 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville.
More information: bvillesportsbowl.com.
$ to $$$
Canastota Hi-Way Bowl
Where: 3314 Seneca Turnpike, Canastota.
More information: canastotahiwaybowl.com.
$
Flamingo Bowl
Where: 7239 Oswego Road, Liverpool.
More information: flamingobowlcny.com.
$ to $$
Green Lakes Bowling and Entertainment
Where: 7930 E. Genesee St., Fayetteville.
More information: greenlakesbowling.com.
Entertainment Venues
5 Wits Syracuse
Where: 10351 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse.
More information: 5-wits.com/Syracuse.
$$ to $$$
Apex Entertainment
Where: 9583 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse.
More information: apexentertainment.com/syracuse/events.
Dave & Buster’s
Where: 3 Destiny USA Drive, Suite J307, Syracuse.
More information: daveandbusters.com.
$$ to $$$
Niki’s Party Place
Where: 7380 Thompson Road, Syracuse.
More information: nikispartyplace.com.
$$$
The Fun Warehouse
Where: 222 Chapel Drive, Syracuse.
More information: thefunwarehouse.com/parties.
$$ to $$$
WonderWorks Destiny
Where: 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse.
More information: wonderworksonline.com/destiny.
$ to $$
Gyms and Play Spaces
Billy Beez
Where: 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse.
More information: billybeezus.com.
$$ to $$$
CNY Gym Centre
Where: 3133 Erie Boulevard E., Syracuse (DeWitt location); 4155 State Highway 31, Clay (Clay location).
More information: cnygymcentre.com/birthdays.
$$
Little Village Play
Where: 119 W. Seneca St., Manlius.
More information: littlevillagecny.com/party.
$$ to $$$
My Gym
Where: 3218 Erie Blvd. E., DeWitt.
More information: mygym.com/syracuse.
$$ to $$$
Play2Learn
Where: 76 E. Genesee St., Baldwinsville.
More information: play2learntot.com.
$$
Playday
Where: 4979 W. Taft Road, Liverpool.
More information: playdaycny.com/parties.
$$ to $$$
Play Space
Where: 100 North St., Suite 2, Auburn.
More information: playspaceabc.com/plan-a-party.
$
The Warrior Factory
Where: 170 Township Blvd., Suite 20, Camillus.
More information: syracuse.thewarriorfactory.com.
$$ to $$$
Miniature Golf Courses
Big Don’s Wild River Outdoor Fun Center
Where: 8408 Button Road, Cicero.
More information: bigdons.com/bdays.html.
$$
Mr. Pudder’s Mini Golf & Ice Cream
Where: 687 W. Genesee St. Road, Skaneateles.
More information: mrpudders.com.
$
Museums
Children’s Museum of Oswego
Where: 7 W. Bridge St., Oswego.
More information: cmoo.org/birthday-parties.
$$ to $$$
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST)
Have a memorable birthday party at the MOST with a full day of fun at the museum! Party dates are available on Saturdays and Sundays and include all-day admission to the whole museum for up to 25 guests (plus the birthday child and their household). Bookings include a private party room for 1.5 hours and an interactive, hands-on STEM activity of your choice with a MOST science educator, such as slime, rocket, or bubble lab. You’re welcome to bring your own food and decorations, and our team does the clean-up! MOST members receive discounted rates.
Where: 500 S. Franklin St., Syracuse.
More information: most.org/visit/birthday-parties.
$$
Sciencenter
Celebrate your child’s birthday at the Sciencenter! Enjoy hands-on science fun, explore interactive exhibits, and create unforgettable memories. Our birthday party packages include private room access, engaging activities, and all-day admission for your guests. Book your party today and let curiosity lead the way!
Where: 601 1st St., Ithaca.
More information: sciencenter.org/experiences/birthdays.
$$ to $$$
Paint Studios
Liverpool Art Center
Where: 305 Vine St., Liverpool.
More information: artsandhealing.com/paint-parties.
$$ to $$$
Shades of Orange Art Studio
Where: 5885 Circle Drive E., Cicero.
More information: shadesoforangestudio.com/birthday-parties.
$$ to $$$
Parks and Nature Centers
Baltimore Woods Nature Center
Where: 4007 Bishop Hill Road, Marcellus.
More information: baltimorewoods.org/birthdayparties.
$
Beaver Lake Nature Center
Where: 8477 E. Mud Lake Road, Baldwinsville.
More information: beaverlakenature.org/programs-and-events.
$
Little Ray’s Nature Centre
Where: 1 Destiny USA Drive, Suite J-205, Syracuse.
More information: littlerays.org/Syracuse.
$$ to $$$
Rock Climbing
Central Rock Gym
Where: 600 N. Franklin St., Syracuse.
More information: centralrockgym.com.
$$ to $$$
Roller and Ice Skating Rinks
Midstate Athletic Community Center
Where: 5575 Meltzer Court, Cicero.
More information: midstateny.org/events.
$$ to $$$
Skate-N-Place
Where: 8015 Oswego Road, Liverpool.
More information: skate-n-place3.com/party.
$$
Sports Venues
Central New York Family Sports Centre
Where: 7201 Jones Road, Syracuse.
More information: cnyfsc.com/birthday-parties.
$$
Syracuse Mets
Where: 1 Tex Simone Drive, Syracuse.
More information: milb.com/syracuse/events/youth.
$$
Stores
Build-A-Bear Workshop
Where: 9090 Destiny USA Drive, Space F211, Syracuse.
More information: buildabear.com/book-a-party.
$ to $$$
Charlee’s Ice Cream
Where: 112 Kasson Road, Camillus.
More information: charleesicecream.com.
$ to $$
Finders Keepers Mining
Where: 16 E. Main St., Marcellus.
More information: facebook.com.
Trampoline and Adventure Parks
Fun City Adventure Park
Where: 4671 Onondaga Blvd., Syracuse.
More information: funcitysyracuse.com.
$$ to $$$
Get Air Trampoline Park
Where: 2 Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse.
More information: getairsports.com/destiny-usa.
$$ to $$$
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Where: 4155 NY-31, Clay.
More information: skyzone.com/clay/parties.
$$ to $$$
Water Parks
Splash Indoor Water Park Resort
Where: 92 E. First St., Oswego.
More information: splashindoorwaterpark.com/birthdayparties.
$$ to $$$
Zoos
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Where: 1 Conservation Place, Syracuse.
More information: rosamondgiffordzoo.org/zoo-events.
$$ to $$$
The Wild Animal Park
Where: 7621 Lakeport Road, Chittenango.
More information: thewildpark.com/Groups.html.
$$ to $$$
Utica Zoo
Where: 1 Utica Zoo Way, Utica.
More information: uticazoo.org/birthday.
$$ to $$$
