Kids birthday party places in California

Museums

Children take part in a birthday scavenger hunt during a private party at MY Museum in Monterey. Your group has exclusive museum use for two hours, with a birthday host and a group photo included.

Farms, zoos & aquariums

At Sequoia Park Zoo in Eureka, kids can join a host for an activity or craft, walk the Redwood Sky Walk and visit the Barnyard to feed one of its residents.

Farms, zoos & aquariums

A birthday at Turtle Bay Exploration Park in Redding includes a private animal encounter and park admission for the full day for up to 20 guests. The package gives your group two hours of private party space in Zubie's…

Farms, zoos & aquariums

California Living Museum (CALM) in Bakersfield has pavilion rentals for birthday gatherings, with admission included. The Small Pavilion has 24 seats and costs $200 for two hours or $225 for three.

Farms, zoos & aquariums

A 30 minute presentation with the zoo’s education Animal Ambassadors is part of a birthday at Central Coast Zoo in Atascadero. The Party Animal package costs $325 and includes zoo admission for 10 children and two…

Museums

Children’s Museum of Discovery in Escondido has birthday packages with a private indoor or outdoor party space. Décor and a party assistant are included, and the birthday child receives a gift.

Museums

CRR Discovery Museum in Santa Maria has daytime birthday parties and parties after closing. The two hour packages include reserved space, pizza and juice or water, with staff handling setup and cleanup.

STEM & science

Kids can explore interactive science exhibits at Fleet Science Center in San Diego, with birthday packages built around a scavenger hunt or a rocket science workshop.

Museums

ImagineU Children's Museum in Visalia has several birthday rental options. Bear's Party Zone starts at $250 and includes a private party zone, museum admission for the day, and a dedicated party host.

Museums

Children can keep playing at San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum until closing after the Party & Play room reservation ends. The package includes child admission and party space for up to 20 children, along with…

Sports & gymnastics

Kids can jump and swing at a Sonoma Gymnastics Academy birthday party, with dancing and singing among the activities. The two hour gymnastics package includes supervised free play, group games and circuits.

Museums

A birthday at Children's Museum of Sonoma County includes museum admission for the day and reserved picnic table space for two hours. Choose a $380 package for 20 people or a $540 package for 30.

Parks & public facilities

San Dieguito County Park in Del Mar has playgrounds and open lawns for a birthday gathering, plus places to picnic and barbecue. You can reserve picnic areas or the Scout House.

Farms, zoos & aquariums

Santa Barbara Zoo offers a Standard Zoo Package with three hours in a private garden space. The price is $70 per person, or $60 for members. Zoo admission, train tickets and food are included, along with themed…

Party rooms & cafés

CARD Community Center in Chico has a large multipurpose room and three community or recreation rooms for a birthday space rental. The facility also has an outdoor rose garden terrace and an indoor reception area.

Party rooms & cafés

Monterey County Fair & Event Center has indoor and outdoor rental spaces for quinceañeras, celebrations of a girl's 15th birthday. Families may bring their own food or hire a caterer for the celebration.

Museums

Birthday groups explore three floors of exhibits at MOXI, The Wolf Museum of Exploration + Innovation in Santa Barbara. Children can also complete an optional scavenger hunt with stickers.

Parks & public facilities

Glenn County Fairgrounds in Orland offers a train ride birthday party for $250. The package accommodates up to 40 guests, counting adults and children together.

Parks & public facilities

Butte County Fairgrounds in Gridley rents space for birthday parties and other private gatherings. The building you choose determines the rental fee and deposit, so start by discussing your guest list and date with the…

Parks & public facilities

Diaz Lake Campground in Lone Pine combines lake activities with places to picnic. Swimming, fishing and boating are options for the day, and the campground also has play equipment.

Parks & public facilities

A playground and picnic areas give families a place to start when planning a birthday outing at Sunbeam Lake Park in El Centro. The county park also has BBQ areas, courts and fields, so you can consider a meal alongside…

Parks & public facilities

Children can use the playground at Wiest Lake Park, while picnic and BBQ areas give families options for gathering over food. The county park in Brawley also has fishing, boating and swimming.

Parks & public facilities

DeGarmo Park in Chico has a space rental option for a birthday gathering. Start with the part of the park you want to use and the activities you plan to organize for the children.

Parks & public facilities

Play equipment and a swimming pond give children activity options at Millpond Recreation Area in Bishop. For a birthday gathering, the county park also has a gazebo that can be reserved for special events.