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Parties are officially back—but what do you do if you don’t have the time or energy to create one at home? Outsource!

Planning kids’ birthday parties can be both an exciting and stressful process. On the one hand, nothing beats your little one’s face light up as they celebrate another year; on the other, the preparation leading up to the event can be quite draining!

One way to alleviate the stress is by hosting a party at one of the many venues around Canberra. We’ve whipped up some suggestions on where to celebrate your child’s next birthday. You can thank us later.

Bouncy Parties

Indoor Trampoline Centres are increasingly popular and will burn plenty of energy!

Flip Out Majura

  • Where: 13 Mustang Ave, Majura
  • Phone: (02) 5133 7777
  • Web: flipout.com

Creative Parties

 

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Forget pass the parcel and party games, these crafty parties will keep the kids engaged the entire time and let their creativity flow.

Bricks4kidz

  • Where: 125/99 Eastern Valley Way, Belconnen
  • Phone: 0481 240 311
  • Web: bricks4kidz.com

Build a Bear

  • Where: Westfield Belconnen, 145/146 Benjamin Way, Belconnen
  • Phone: 0473 919 170
  • Web: buildabear.com

Tasty Parties

Food glorious food! Forget cooking your own treats, why not get the kids into the kitchen to whip up their own?

Kids Pantry

Foodish @ The Market Kitchen

Pamper Parties

These pamper parties are a total indulgence for every little princess.

Mollycoddle Parties

Active Parties

Want to combine physical activity and a birthday party? These venues do exactly that.

Laser Tag

There are plenty of Laser Tag options around Canberra!

  • Zone 3 Belconnen Laser Tag
    • Where: 28 Weedon Cl, Belconnen
    • Phone: (02) 6251 7200
    • Web: zone3act.com
  • Kingpin
    • Where: Canberra Centre, Bunda St, Canberra
    • Phone: (02) 6188 7601
    • Web: kingpinplay.com
  • iPlay
    • Where: Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way, Belconnen
    • Phone: (02) 6253 5750
    • Web: iplayaustralia.com

Paintball

Rock Climbing

With plenty of rock-climbing options around, it isn’t hard to find one close by.

  • Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing Mitchell
  • Canberra Indoor Rock Climbing Hume
  • BlocHaus Bouldering Canberra
  • Next Gen Canberra

Ninja Party

  • B.Firm Outdoor Activity Centre
    • Where: 250 Narrabundah Lane, Symonston
    • Phone: 0418 225 525
    • Web: com.au

Outdoor Parties

The Arboretum does a variety of kids’ themed parties – perfect for that vitamin D kick!

Arboretum

Arcade Parties

These venues have something for everyone! With over 40 games at each place, dodgems, bowling and laser tag, it won’t be hard to cater to everyone’s interests!

  • iPlay
    • Where: Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way, Belconnen
    • Phone: (02) 6253 5750
    • Web: iplayaustralia.com
  • Kingpin
    • Where: Canberra Centre, Bunda St, Canberra
    • Phone: (02) 6188 7601
    • Web: kingpinplay.com

Dance, Skate and Gym Parties

 

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Dance and gymnastics parties are a great way for kids to work off the sugar high!

Kokoloco Dance Studio

  • Where: 28 Astrolabe St, Red Hill
  • Phone: 0421 798 490
  • Web: kokoloco.com

YMCA Physi-kids

Gymbaroo

  • Where: 25 Richmond Ave, ACT
  • Phone: 0428 073 607
  • Web: gymbaroo.com

Canberra Martial Arts Academy

Gymnastics

Canberra has many gymnastics club options!

Phillip Swimming & Ice Skating Centre

  • Where: 1 Irving St, Phillip
  • Phone: (02) 6282 1660
  • Web: swimskate.com

Movie Parties

Organising a party at a cinema is a great way to entertain the kids and appeals to all ages. Oh yeah, and it’s quiet (for the parents)!

Belconnen Hoyts

  • Where: Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way, Belconnen
  • Phone: (02) 6223 5300
  • Web: hoyts.com

Woden Hoyts

  • Where: Bradley St, Phillip
  • Phone: (02) 6223 5310
  • Web: hoyts.com

Dendy Canberra Centre

  • Where: Canberra Centre, 148 Bunda St, Canberra
  • Phone: (02) 6221 8900
  • Web: dendy.com

Limelight Cinemas

Palace Electric Cinemas

Pool Parties

 

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A pool party is a great idea with many outdoor pools offering BBQ’s, playgrounds and grassy areas to picnic on! Indoor facilities are also a good bet in the cooler months – they’re guaranteed to be warm and bring a tough of summer to cold days!

Canberra Olympic Pool

Canberra International Sports and Aquatic Centre (CISAC)

  • Where: 100 Eastern Valley Way, Bruce
  • Phone: (02) 6251 7888
  • Web: clubswim.com

Manuka Pool

  • Where: New South Wales Cres, Griffith
  • Phone: (02) 6295 1910
  • Web: manukapool.com

Big Splash Waterpark

Animal Parties

Have a little animal lover? From prehistoric creatives to woolly lambs, there are plenty of opportunities for animal party fun around Canberra!

Safari Birthday Tours

  • Where: 999 Lady Denman Dr, Yarralumla
  • Phone: (02) 6287 8400
  • Web: nationalzoo.com.

Canberra Reptile Zoo

National Dinosaur Museum

Tatum Hills Farm

  • Bywong, NSW (30 minute drive from the centre of Canberra)
  • Phone: 0404 255 321
  • Web: tatumhillsfarm.com

Gooromon Park Pony Riding School

  • Where: 214 Gooromon Park Road, Hall
  • Phone: (02) 6230 2230
  • Web: com.au

Karting Parties

Perfect to satisfy any kid with a ‘need for speed’.

Power Kart Raceway

  • Where: 125 Canberra Ave, Griffith
  • Phone: (02) 6239 5599
  • Web: powerkarts.com

Train Parties

All aboooooooooard! If trains are more to your child’s liking, there are a couple of great options around town.

Kingston Miniature Railway

Yarralumla Play Station

  • Where: 9 Pescott Ln, Yarralumla
  • Phone: (02) 6282 2714
  • Web: yarraps.com

Magic Parties

After a little bit of birthday magic? Quizzic Alley plans special Harry Potter themed birthday parties – perfect for your little witch or wizard!

  • Quizzic Alley

Bowling Parties

Bowling remains a classic for a reason! There are plenty of tailored birthday packages available for all ages.

Zone Bowling Belconnen

Kingpin

  • Where: Canberra Centre, Bunda St, Canberra
  • Phone: (02) 6188 7601
  • Web: kingpinplay.com

iPlay

  • Where: Westfield Belconnen, Benjamin Way, Belconnen
  • Phone: (02) 6253 5750
  • Web: iplayaustralia.com

Indoor Playgrounds

Indoor playgrounds offer excellent party packages. Think themed party rooms, plenty of space to play and catering packages!

Lollipops Playland

Let’s Play Indoor Playground

  • Where: 7/50 Curran Dr, Nicholls
  • Phone: (02) 6241 8535
  • Web: letsplay.net

Henry’s Parties

Hall Hire

Want to DIY but don’t have the space? A budget-friendly option is hiring a community hall or room. You’re not starved for choice in Canberra!

Northside Community Services

  • Where: Several Venues option, including: Majura Community Centre (Dickson), Corroboree Park Function Room, Corroboree Park Hall and Palmerston Function Room
  • Phone: (02) 6171 8000
  • Web: northside.asn

Nellie Hall Community Centre

Kippax Uniting Church

  • Where: Hardwick Cres & Luke St, Holt
  • Phone: (02) 6254 1733
  • Web: kippax.uca.org

Theiss Cottage

Bring It Home

 

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You’ve decided to have it home, but don’t want to do the work? Get someone to do the organising for you!

Mim & Me

End2End Events

Gecko Gang

  • Where: Your place, or venue of choice
  • Phone: 0481069896
  • Web: geckogang.com

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