Planning to have your kids’ birthday party in this part of the USA’s Pacific Northwest? Get ready to be spoiled with choices. This vibrant and scenic city nourishes a thriving art scene, lots of sustainability-minded leisure pursuits, and delicious foods.
These 12 unique kids’ birthday party ideas make your bucket list. Throw a fairy party for the girls or a home game party with PlayStation and Nintendo Switch for the boys. For something more on the lesser-known side, take them to a vertical tunnel for an indoor skydiving birthday and craft some DIY sketchbooks. Let’s explore!
1. Bring In The Princesses With Amazing Fairytale
Shower your kid’s birthday party with shimmering rose gold balloons, cheesy flowers, and have them dressed up like princes and princesses.
Talk to the family team at Amazing Fairytale Parties and let them customize the best theme for your upcoming big event. They have four packages in store for you to choose from with each of which accommodates from 15 to 25 kids. The duration varies from one to two hours.
If you wish to have something less complicated without the absence of magic, kindness, and whimsy, check out one of their 90-minute virtual events.
Even better, this birthday party idea in Portland is totally mobile, meaning you can pick the venue and the team will bring in the mermaids, Cinderella, and even a unicorn. Those characters will discreetly park down the street to make a grand entrance as soon as your little ones are all set up.
Amazing Fairytale Parties receive a high volume of reservations monthly so they advise you to reach them and complete the booking at least ten to twelve weeks ahead of the big day. Baked goods, event decor, or party supplies should be arranged from your side.
| Type | Details | Price |
| Glass Slipper 60 mins | -Travel Fees May Apply -One Character -Grand Entrance -Meet & Greet -Storytelling -Sing A Long -Face Paint -Games -Photo Opportunities -Happy Birthday Song | $225 |
| Grand Ball 90 Minutes | -Travel Fees May Apply -One Character -Grand Entrance -Meet & Greet -Storytelling -Sing A Long -Face Paint -Movement -Games -Photo Opportunities -Happy Birthday Song | $295 |
| Royal Ball 60 Minutes | -Travel Fees May Apply -Two Characters -Grand Entrance -Meet & Greet -Storytelling -Sing A Long -Face Paint -Balloon Twist -Movement -Games -Photo Opportunities -Happy Birthday Song | $395 |
| Extravaganza 2 hours | -Travel Fees May Apply -3 Characters -Grand Entrance -Meet & Greet -Story Time -Sing-A-Long -Face Paint -Balloon Twist -Movement -Games -Photo Opportunities -Happy Birthday Song | $1200 |
| Video Birthday Message (Virtual) | -One Character -Video Message -Happy Birthday Song -Special Birthday Wish | $90 |
| Virtual Party 30 minutes | -One Character -Online Meet & Greet -Online Story Time -Online Question & Answers -Happy Birthday Song (if celebrating a birthday) -Special Birthday Wish (if celebrating a birthday) | $ 90 Each Additional Character is $90 |
Website | Facebook | Instagram
2. Party In The Lab At Mad Science of Portland
Science experiments have never been more fun. Bring your kids to the lab of Mad Science and we’re sure they wish every day at school could be this much fun.
Eating birthday cakes and testing out chemical reactions or launching some rockets and even performing magic with Harry Potter wands. Mad Science has six birthday themes in store for you to choose from.
If your kid is a Potter Head, let him or her turn into a little wizard making some mysterious potions. Or if they get crazy about foams and tornadoes, check out the Air Blast party theme for an outdoor birthday.
Each of the four packages they offer last for an hour and can accommodate from 13 to 30 kids. To max out your experience, add perks of choice to your cart upon booking. With these add-ons, Mad Scientist will surprise your juniors with dry ice and bubbling potions or launch a rocket and make cotton candy straight out of sugar.
Address: 1522 N Ainsworth St, Portland, OR 97217.
| Type | Details | Price |
| Bronze Package | -1-hour science show -Make & Take for each child based on Party Theme -Poster for birthday child, signed by guests -$280 for 13-18 kids -$325 for 19-24 kids -$355 for 25-30 kids -please contact us for larger parties -$150 lab rental fee for parties at the Lab (for a 2 hour block). -Travel fees apply if the party location is outside of Portland | $250 1-12 kids |
| Silver Package | -1-hour science show -Make & Take for each child based on Party Theme -Poster for birthday child, signed by guests -One add-on -$340 for 13-18 kids -$375 for 19-24 kids -$405 for 25-30 kids -please contact us for larger parties -$150 lab rental fee for parties at the Lab (for a 2 hour block). -Travel fees apply if the party location is outside of Portland | $300 1-12 kids |
| Gold Package | -1-hour science show -Make & Take for each child based on Party Theme -Poster for birthday child, signed by guests -2 add-ons of your choosing -Lab coat for each child -$425 for 13-18 kids -$465 for 19-24 kids -$500 for 25-30 kids -please contact us for larger parties -$150 lab rental fee for parties at the Lab (for a 2 hour block). -Travel fees apply if the party location is outside of Portland | $375 1-12 kids |
| Platinum Package | -1-hour science show -Make & Take for each child based on Party Theme -Poster for birthday child, signed by guests -2 add-ons of your choosing -Lab coat for each child -Cloth lab coat for the birthday child -Goody-bag for each child -$550 for 13-18 kids -$600 for 19-24 kids -$650 for 25-30 kids -please contact us for larger parties -$150 lab rental fee for parties at the Lab (for a 2 hour block). -Travel fees apply if the party location is outside of Portland | $500 1-12 kids |
Website | Facebook | Instagram
3. Be A Little Crafter At The Craft Factory
So your kids are little crafters? It’s time to inject their biggest event of the year with earth-loving creativity. The Craft Factory based out of N Williams Ave Portland dedicates its studio to throw your private party from 90 minutes to two hours.
All you need to do is tell them how many crafters are coming. They will inform you of the price and prepare all the heavy lifting, setting up, and sending out assistants to host your party.
You only need to bring your favorite birthday cakes. All platters, plates, silverware, and napkins are already prepared.
So what can your kids make during the two-hour party? Unleash their inner artist by working their little fingers on making a notebook cover or dried flowers to place by the side of their beds, creating bullet journals, and even building a whole robot.
At the end of the day, each of you will receive a kraft handle bag with a wooden base, embellishments, a special item, and a punch card as a birthday gift from the studio.
| Type | Details | Price |
| Private Birthday Party | -1.5 to 2 hours (depending on the amount of crafters) of private studio space, including our crafts and embellishments -Space for up to 20 crafters -One craft base per crafting guest with unlimited embellishments for use during the crafting portion of the party -A Craft Factory staff member or two (depending on the amount of crafters) to host your party -Serving platters, plates, silverware, and napkins -Birthday decorations -Set-up and clean-up | -1-5 crafters: 1.5 hours at $225 -6-10 crafters: 2 hours at $300 -11-15 crafters: 2 hours at $350 -16-20 crafters: 2 hours at $400 |
Address: 4555 N Williams Ave Portland, Oregon 97217
Website | Facebook | Instagram
4. Climb, Run, And Workout At Hammer And Jacks
Imagine a two-hour party chock full of laughter, sliding, climbing stairs, and little feet beating on the fluffy grass turf. Hammer And Jacks bring you some of the best birthday party ideas for kids in Portland, especially those with an athletic soul.
The indoor playground based out of Foster Road occupies a 750 square feet footprint. It has a central play structure and hidden surprises like a lacing wall and ball run.
Kids from 1 to 7 years old surely have a whale of a time working on their little muscles and breaking some sweat with the fellas. Whenever they need a short break, you will find a picnic sitting area filled with snacks, books, and treats to recharge.
A standard two-hour package can accommodate up to 12 children and 45 guests in total. You can come 15 minutes before show time to complete the set-up. They also have Bluetooth-enabled speakers installed in the room to play your favorite jams.
If you wish to have balloon table bunches or a Polaroid photo booth, go ahead with your extra request and they’ll accommodate it as an add-on.
| Type | Details | Price |
| 2-Hour Private Party | -Private use of the enclosed playroom for 120 minutes (additional time available) -Additional 15 minutes of time before and after the party for setup and cleanup — guests may not be present in the room during this time -Up to 12 children (Maximum 45 total guests; babies in arms/not participating in play are excluded from child/guest count) -4 ADA-accessible picnic-style tables with bench seating (additional stools are also available) -Bluetooth-enabled speakers installed in the room to play your own music playlist (otherwise we’ll play our house playlist) | $250 $50 per additional 30 min |
Address: 6406 SE Foster Rd., Portland, OR 97206.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
5. Play Bowling And Arcade Games At My King Pins
A birthday party for kids doesn’t have to be luxurious and crowded, but a thoughtful touch like a printable invitation, a thank-you card, or a greeter to welcome guests at the door will go a long way.
And guess what, you don’t have to do any of those things yourself, because the attentive team at My King Pins will have your back.
My King Pins offers three packages with everything bowling and arcade-related. Each package provides two hours of fun with lane-side or table reservation, a VR experience, a FunCard voucher for each guest, decoration set-up, pizza, soft drinks, and fun bowing time!
If you’re looking for something more special than a standard party, top it up with some add-ons. Let your little guests sign and leave their messages on a Souvenir Bowling Pin, add 6- more arcade games, or even a fully decked-out banquet so they can come home fully satisfied at the end of the day.
| Type | Details | Price |
| Royal Experience2 Hour Party 90 Minute Lane-Side Reservations | -Bowling (shoe rental included) – Cosmic Bowling on Saturdays 1pm-5:30pm -1 Virtual Reality Experience Per Guest -$20 FunCard Per Guest -1,000 Tickets for Guest of Honor -Dedicated Personal Party Host -Pizza – 2 Slices Per Guest -Unlimited Soft Drinks -Birthday Party Decor | Up to 10 guests for $350 up to 15 guests for $525 |
| Arcade Party2 Hour Party 90 Minute Table Reservation | -60 Minutes Unlimited Non-Redemption Play1,000 Redemption Points Per Guest -2 Virtual Reality Experiences Per Guest -Party Servers -Pizza – 2 Slices Per Guest -Unlimited Soft Drinks -Birthday Party Decor | Up to 10 guests$200 (mon-fri) | $250 (sat-sun) Up to 15 guests$300 (mon-fri) | $375 (sat-sun) |
| Bowl Party2 Hour Party 90 Minute Lane-Side Reservations | -Bowling (shoe rental included) – Cosmic Bowling on Saturdays 1pm-5:30pm -$12 FunCard Per Guest -Party Servers -Pizza – 2 Slices Per Guest -Unlimited Soft Drinks -Birthday Party Decor | Up to 10 guests for $275 up to 15 guests for $400 |
Address: 3550 SE 92nd Ave, Portland, OR 97266
Website | Facebook | Instagram
6. Craft Fine Arts At Art World School
How about crafting houses and animals out of clay, creating fine arts, and painting acrylic canvas? Take your little ones to Art World School and immerse them in the marvelous world of creativity.
Four available packages give you and your little guests two hours of playtime. All art supplies are provided so all you need to bring are the kids and the cake. Plus, at least two professional instructors will be sent to the workshop so your kids can complete their projects and masterpieces in no time.
All packages will give you balloons, Happy Birthday banners, and party favors for each guest – at no extra cost.
| Type | Details | Price |
| Option A | -1 Hour Arts & Crafts or Fine Art Class & 1 Hour Free Play Time -Free Balloons, Happy Birthday Banner, + Party Favor for each Guest | $359 for up to 15 Students/ Add $10 per Student over 15 |
| Option B | -1 Hour Clay Class & 1 Hour Free Play Time -Free Balloons, Happy Birthday Banner, + Party Favor for each Guest | $399 for up to 15 Students/ Add $10 per Student over 15 |
| Option C | -1 Hour Acrylic Painting on Canvas Class & 1 Hour Free Play Time -Free Balloons, Happy Birthday Banner, + Party Favor for each Guest | $449 for up to 15 Students/ Add $10 per Student over 15 |
| Option D | -2 Hours of class time with any 1 or 2 projects of choice -Free Balloons, Happy Birthday Banner, + Party Favor for each Guest | $559 for up to 15 Students/ Add $10 per Student over 15 |
Address: 4062 NW Saltzman Rd Suite 206 Portland, OR, 97229
Website | Facebook | Instagram
7. Nest Playground
Throwing the best birthday party of a lifetime at an all-inclusive indoor playground? The Next Playground can make it happen. From a large central play structure, rock climbing walls to an obstacle course and even a yoga/dance studio, the Nest Playground promises to be one of the top-notch party venues for families with kids in Oregon.
Once booking with the Nest Playground, its entire space is yours for up to an hour and 45 minutes. The maximum capacity for a package is 10 kids while extra guests are totally accommodated at an extra charge.
All you need to bring are the crew and the cakes. No outside food and drinks are needed as the team at the playground will curate a tasty party menu for your kid and the gang. From cheese pizzas to hummus plates, from fruits to juice and chocolate milk, you name it.
| Type | Details | Price |
| Private Birthday Party | Entire space with the exception of the kitchen and barista area for 1 hour and 45 minutes for 10 kids. | $300 Add-on activity, food and drinks are available at an extra charge. |
Address: 6517 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland OR 97213
Website | Facebook | Instagram
8. Make A Small Clay World At Owl & Bee
Do you know that clay is dubbed as one of the best forms of entertainment that promote creativity and unleashes self-confidence as well as problem-solving skills?
For that reason, playing with clay and colors not only makes stellar birthday party ideas for kids but also turns it into a special day they have dreamed of with a meaningful touch.
At Owl & Bee, you can either send the kids to their studio or have them bring all the tools and fun to your home. With the studio package, you will have two hours of playtime and crafting clay art. The masterpieces will then be fired and glazed so your kids can bring home their own birthday gifts. Each kid receives 2 lbs of clay and all you need to bring are decorative items, food, and drink.
It goes the same way for the home party. Instructors and clay kits will be sent to your house plus two hours of play. At the end of the day, the art pieces your kids make will be brought back to the studio for firing.
| Type | Details | Price |
| Private Party At The Studio | -the entire clay studio to yourself for 2 hours! -1 hr 15min of art making and 45min of free time to party -All instruction, materials, tools and firings included -Up to 2lbs of clay per person -GlazesBring your own food, drink and paper products! We will have a table space ready for your food items. | -$200 plus $15 per person -Each additional Hour $100 -Optional: Delivery of finished work $50 -$50 non-refundable deposit required. -Deposit will be applied to the cost of the party. -Remainder due day of event. |
| Home Party | -All party packages are 2 hours. -Includes set-up and clean-up. -All instruction, materials, tools and fixings included -Up to 2 lb. of clay per person -Glazes | -$250 plus $15 per person -Each additional hour $100 -Optional: Delivery of finished work $25 -$50 non-refundable deposit required. -Deposit will be applied to the cost of the party. -Remainder due day of event. |
Address: 3506 Ne 57th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97213
9. Party In A Home Escape Room
Ready to set up an hour of play time within only 15 minutes? Choose your favorite birthday venue and dedicate a fraction of its footprint to turn it into a DIY Escape Room.
The theme collection Escape Kit has to offer is huge. Pick yours and they will send you simplified instructions to help with the setup as well as printable kits in PDF format, props, and puzzles. Even better, they also prepare invitations and certificates so you can reward the winners of the day!
The game collection is broken down by age from 4 to 6, creative themes such as adventures or heroic, and special occasions so you can take the best pick in no time.
Prices vary by your games of choice.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
10. Make Your Own Cake With Cake Hoopla
Tired of scrolling through the web just to order a single birthday cake? Ditch the hassle and make one on your own!
Cake Hoopla is our favorite birthday party idea for kids around Portland and the Metro area as it simplifies baking and crafting as much as possible.
This is a home event. You phone them up and work out any detail you want for the set-up, choose your ideal party theme, colors, logos, and more. Once everything’s all set, the team at Hoopla will handle and pack everything in an eco-friendly bundle before having a helper drive to your house for the set-up. All you need to prepare from your side is a playground, decoration, and get the kids to gather.
If you’re wondering what kind of cake is in store for you, choose between a 6-inch cake or a set of cupcakes. All tools and ingredients are fully stocked so you don’t have to shop for anything yourself. At the end of the party, a Hoopla Helper will come again to pick up the bundle.
| Type | Details | Price |
| Cake Hoopla Home Party | A private call to customize your party you choose one of their designs or customize your own, like a party theme, team colors, or company logo 6” cake or set of cupcakes, along with tools and ingredients on delivery | -$15/person with a $150 minimum order -$30/person with a $300 minimum order$150 refundable deposit is required upon booking |
Website | Facebook | Instagram
11. Go Skydiving With iFLY
Munching on sweet treats and flying in a vertical tunnel – if this is not a top-notch birthday party idea for kids in Portland, we don’t know what is. If your little juveniles are all about serious thrills, choose one out of two private party room packages or opt for a group flight option.
After checking in, your guests will have some time in a Flight Class with an instructor to catch up on the training before putting on gear for the high flight. At the end of the party, all kids can enjoy their own playtime in a private party room for an hour with pizzas and assorted drinks.
The party room will be fully set up with plates, napkins, cups, plasticware, and tablecloths. Bring a cake of your choice and pop it in the fridge to keep cold while your guests take on the flight.
To make the most of your party’s experience, the team at iFLY will stand by to handle all the video and photo capturing so you can go home with a book of memoirs.
| Type | Details | Price |
| The Exclusive Plus | -24 shared flights -12 flyers -2.5 hours -Gear rental -Flight training -High flight -Private flight -Video capturing -Photos -Private party room -Pizza -Assorted beverages -Instructor AirShow | Varied by number of flyers and location |
| The Elevated | -2 flights/person -6-12 flyers -2.5 hours -Gear rental -Flight training -High flight -Video capturing -Photos -Private party room -Pizza -Assorted beverages -Instructor AirShow | Varied by number of flyers and location |
| The Exclusive | -24 shared flights -12 flyers -1.5 hours -Gear rental -Flight training -Private flight -Video capturing -Photos -Instructor AirShow | Varied by number of flyers and location |
| The Essential | -2 flights/person -6-12 flyers -1.5 hours -Gear rental -Flight training -Video capturing -Photos -Instructor AirShow | Varied by number of flyers and location |
Address: 10645 SW Greenburg Rd, Portland, OR 97223.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
12. Bring In The GameTruck
Turn your home sweet home into a gigantic PlayStation, won’t you? Nothing lights up your kids better than a video game birthday party, and Game Truck Portland can make it happen.
The best thing? You don’t need to work your fingers because the team at Game Truck will handle everything from stocking up over 200 appropriate video game titles, sending in certified coaches, opening ceremonies, and setting up all the game consoles.
All you need to do is choose the venue, find a parking lot, get the boys seated in place, and wait for the fun to come.
Everything from Xbox One to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch, your little ones are guaranteed some of the most memorable birthday parties ever.
| Type | Details | Price |
| 90-Minute Video Game Party | -Fully equipped GameTruck® theater with game library -PartyLink Digital Invites or Download & Print invitation -certified GameCoach to run the event | Will be informed upon request |
| Contactless GameTruck@HOME Parties | -Nintendo Switch systems, Playstation 4’s, and/or XBOX 1’s bundle, sanitized and disinfected -Free delivery to your house | Will be informed upon request |
| Laser Tag | -Fully equipped GameTruck® theater with game library -PartyLink Digital Invites or Download & Print invitations -Certified GameCoach to run the event | Will be informed upon request |
The Video Game Parties are the most booked package but you can also consider GameTruck@HOME Parties and have the team drop off your game bundle before the party starts.
Meanwhile, the latest add-in, GameTruck Powered Laser Tag turns your backyard into a laser tag arena with just a call away. This is a mobile event so call to request your party to be handled.
Website | Facebook | Instagram
Do you know that Portland is also dubbed as the home of the best pizzas in the country? Well, why not stock up your kids’ birthday party with some more yummy bites other than just a cake? These 11 best pizzerias in Portland not only serve delicious slices but also craft an amazing rotational selection of flavors to choose from.