Here are 45 places to throw a kids’ birthday party in and around Indianapolis, from toddler play cafes and trampoline parks to pottery studios, roller rinks, a nature center and summer water parks. Each of the 45 birthday party venues lists its address, starting price, best ages and what the package covers, and every one was checked against the venue’s own party page in October 2026. Short on time? Our picks by age, budget and group size come first, and a quick guide to all 45 closes the page.
Prices last checked: Oct. 28, 2026
Most prices cover a set number of kids, with a per-child charge above that, and nearly all venues take a deposit. Weekday parties often cost less, and the popular Saturday afternoon slots go first. For outings the rest of the year, our list of things to do in Indianapolis with kids picks up where this one stops.
- Our picks by age, budget and group size
- Indoor playgrounds and adventure parks
- Outdoor parties
- Gyms, bowling, skating, climbing and karts
- Art, pottery, cooking and craft parties
- Party rides and salon parties
- Parks, libraries and budget party rooms
- Water park parties
- Booking: deposits, food rules and headcounts
- Quick guide: all 45 venues
Our Picks by Age, Budget and Group Size
Every pick below comes from the full entries further down, where you’ll find the address and booking link.
Toddlers and Preschoolers
- The Nest Play Cafe: the whole Montessori-inspired cafe for a Saturday afternoon, built for kids 6 and under, from $400.
- The Busy Bee Play Cafe: a party room for 12 kids at $325 with setup and cleanup, or a table party for $50 plus $17 a child.
- Build It Playground: construction-themed play for ages 1 to 10, a private party room and two excavator tokens per child.
- Carter’s Play Place: an inclusive playground built for kids of all abilities, $250 for 12 on a weekday, and the kids play until close.
Parties Under $200
- Indianapolis Public Library branches: $42.80 for a room that holds 25, for up to four hours.
- Holliday Park Nature Center: a classroom for 25 at $75 an hour, steps from the playground.
- Kid City at Greenwood Community Center: $110 for Greenwood residents or $130 for nonresidents, with 10 play passes.
- Rascal’s Fun Zone: $179 for up to 12 with duckpin bowling, three pizzas, three pitchers and $60 in tokens.
- Royal Pin: $175 for eight kids, with 90 minutes of bowling, arcade cards and a host.
Big Groups of 20 or More
- DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics: up to 20 kids for $485 on Sundays, with instructors and cleanup.
- Indy Blast: laser tag for $550, with up to 16 players at a time and no cap on the total, set up in your own yard or a park.
- Conner Prairie: admission for 25 guests is part of every package, from $400 for members.
- Smiley Indoor Playground: room for up to 25 kids for $750.
Tweens and Teens
- Topgolf: youth parties for 17 and under, from $440 for two bays.
- K1 Speed: two 12-lap races on an indoor electric track; junior drivers must be 48 inches tall.
- North Mass Boulder: the facilitated package takes kids 7 and older onto the main bouldering walls.
- Slick City Action Park: indoor dry slides that handle a mixed-age crowd.
The Venue Runs It
- Sky Zone: a host sets up, serves and cleans up.
- Line + Form Art Center: the studio plans, runs and cleans up a 90-minute art party.
- Sprouts Cooking School: a drop-off party where kids cook their own menu.
- Cookies and Canvas: an instructor brings the painting party to your house.
Indoor Playgrounds and Adventure Parks
Most of these parties come with a host who sets up, serves and cleans up. Carter’s Play Place, Broad Ripple Park Family Center and The Nest Play Cafe’s basic rental are the exceptions: you get the space and run the party yourself. Most of these places double as rainy-day outings, and our list of indoor playgrounds near Indianapolis has their open-play details if you want a test run before you book.
Urban Air Adventure Park
Where: 14450 Mundy Drive, Noblesville; 1172 N. Main St., Franklin; 392 Plainfield Commons Drive, Plainfield
Price: $199.99 for five guests at a party table, or $399.99 for 10 with a T-shirt and extras for the birthday kid; $49 deposit on the 10-guest packages
Ages: Not set; what each kid can ride depends on height
Trampolines, ninja courses, climbing walls and more, with every party getting two hours at a reserved table, access to all the attractions, socks, bottled water and a shared host, plus play time after the party ends. Pizza is not included unless you add the private room for $100, which comes with two pizzas and two pitchers. Our Urban Air guide runs through the attractions; book on the park’s own page, such as Urban Air Noblesville parties.
Smiley Indoor Playground
Where: 5729 E. 86th St., Indianapolis (Castleton)
Price: Table party from $45 plus $25 per child (three-kid minimum); private room $320 Monday through Thursday or $375 Friday through Sunday for 10 kids, up to $750 for 25, plus a 6% service fee; 20% deposit
Ages: 12 and under
A two-hour private theme room (DinoLand, Outer Space, Ocean Quest or The Future) with pizza, soft drinks, party supplies, a host and a gift for the birthday kid, plus admission and socks for every child. The playground has a jungle gym, a rice pit, an interactive game wall and a Lego room. Adults pay their own admission. The cheaper table party ($50 plus $28 per child on weekends) gets two hours of play, socks, a reserved table in the dining area, a pizza and soft drinks. Cake and decorations are fine; other outside food carries a 10% fee. Open-play prices and hours are in our Smiley Indoor Playground guide; book a party through Smiley’s party page.
Sky Zone
Where: 4150 Kildeer Drive, Indianapolis (Indy South); 8356 Masters Road, Indianapolis (North); 851 S. Columbia Road, Plainfield
Price: $320 to $400 for 10 jumpers, depending on the park and package; extra jumpers $32 to $40; deposit 10% at Indy South and Plainfield, $150 at North
Ages: All ages welcome
The standard package gets 10 kids two hours of jumping, a two-hour private party room, a large pizza and a drink pitcher for every five jumpers, grip socks and a host who sets up, serves and cleans up. Each park has its own packages and booking page, so start with the one closest to you, such as Sky Zone Indy South parties.
Adrenaline Family Adventure Park
Where: 10080 E. 121st St., Suite 182, Fishers
Price: $419 for 10 (Explore) to $999 for 15 with unlimited spin rides (Ultimate); extra jumpers $20 ($30 on Ultimate); 20% off Monday through Thursday
Ages: Not set; there’s a toddler area
A 50,000-square-foot park with trampolines, dodgeball, a ninja warped wall, a ropes course, climbing walls and a zip line. Every package includes a two-hour private room, unlimited park time, grip socks and a host, plus at least two pizzas and two pitchers (three or four on the bigger packages). Cake, cupcakes or cookies can come in with a booked party; no other outside food. Book through Adrenaline’s party page.
The Busy Bee Play Cafe
Where: 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 200, Indianapolis
Price: Table party $50 plus $17 per child (up to eight kids, 90 minutes); party room $325 for 12 kids; whole-cafe buyout $545 on a weekday or $845 on a Sunday
Ages: 1 to 10
A play cafe built for the youngest crowd, with coffee for the grown-ups and comfortable seating with open sightlines to the play area, so adults can sit and still see the kids. The party room package runs two hours and includes a host, color-matched paper goods, admission and grip socks for the kids, plus setup and cleanup. Food isn’t included in any package, so plan to order or bring cake. Read about The Busy Bee Play Cafe and see Busy Bee’s party options.
Kids Empire
Where: 8707 Hardegan St., Indianapolis (south side); 2539 Perry Crossing Way, Suite 100, Plainfield
Price: From $29.90 per child (Play Your Way) or $55.90 per child (Play Big), 10-kid minimum, so from $299; $150 deposit; socks $3
Ages: 1 to 12
A big, colorful indoor playground with slides, climbing structures and a separate toddler zone. Parties get a host, two and a half hours at reserved tables in the open play area (there are no private rooms), a dance party with Huggy the dragon mascot, drinks and goodies, plus all-day play. Play Big includes a quarter-sheet cake and pizza; on Play Your Way, bringing outside food adds $5 per child, and extra adults are $15. Book on the park’s page, such as Kids Empire Hardegan parties.
Broad Ripple Park Family Center
Where: 1426 Broad Ripple Ave., Indianapolis
Price: Room rental rates by phone, 317-327-7275; Kid’s Corner drop-in play is $2
Ages: Kid’s Corner is for young children
This Indy Parks family center has multipurpose rooms you can rent for a casual party, plus the Kid’s Corner indoor playground, an indoor track and open gym time. There’s no party package, so call the parks rental office for rates and dates. Our Broad Ripple Park Family Center story has more on the Kid’s Corner, and the center has its own Indy Parks page.
Rascal’s Fun Zone
Where: 629 U.S. 31 N., Whiteland
Price: $179 for up to 12 guests (duckpin bowling), $199 for eight (arcade) or $339 for eight with two hours of go-karts, bumper cars, mini golf and blaster boats
Ages: Not set; outdoor rides have height rules
An indoor and outdoor family fun center south of Greenwood with go-kart tracks, mini golf, bumper cars, blaster boats, an arcade and duckpin bowling lanes. Every package includes reserved tables, party supplies and an attendant. The arcade and ride packages add a pizza slice and a drink per guest, plus $10 loaded on each guest’s game card the day after the party; the duckpin package instead comes with three pizzas, three drink pitchers and $60 in tokens. Book on Rascal’s birthday page.
Slick City Action Park
Where: 4430 N. County Road 1000 E., Suite 100, Brownsburg
Price: $28.99 per person (Fun) to $42.99 per person (Deluxe), 10-person minimum; private room $150 extra
Ages: Kids and teens
An indoor dry-slide park that works for a mixed-age crowd. Kids under 45 inches get their own Junior Jungle play area, which helps when younger siblings come along. Two-hour party packages include socks, utensils and a table covering; the Thrill tier adds a pizza and water pitcher for every five guests and a gift for the birthday kid, and Deluxe adds soda, favors and a reserved table. Book through Slick City Brownsburg parties.
Build It Playground
Where: 1069 Third Ave. SW, Carmel
Price: $439 for up to eight kids, $25 per extra child up to 20; 30% deposit
Ages: Playground built for 1 to 10
A construction-themed indoor playground. The party package gives you two hours on the playground (shared with other families) and a private party room, tables and paper goods, grip socks, setup and basic cleanup, plus two excavator tokens per child. You can bring your own food, drinks, cake and ice cream. Book two to four weeks out at Build It Playground parties.
Carter’s Play Place
Where: 1021 Kendall Court, Westfield
Price: $250 on a weekday or $350 on a weekend for the first 12 kids; $450 for a private after-hours party; $10 per extra child; $100 deposit
Ages: All ages; built to be inclusive
An inclusive indoor playground built for kids of all abilities. Parties get two hours in an Ocean, Space or Jungle room, then the kids can play until close. Adults are free, you bring your own food and drinks, and there’s no party host, so plan on running the show yourself. Adults need socks on the play floor, too. The lobby has free coffee and popcorn, and the Calm Cave sensory room gives kids a quiet break from the busier play floor. Book at Carter’s Play Place parties.
The Nest Play Cafe
Where: 515 E. 22nd St., Suite 101, Indianapolis (Fall Creek Place)
Price: $400 for a do-it-yourself private rental, $500 with setup and a theme, $1,000 with food and goodie bags
Ages: 6 and under
A Montessori-inspired play cafe with Saturday afternoon private rentals (1 to 3 p.m. or 4 to 6 p.m.) that give you the whole space, the patio, a staff member, paper goods, water and lemonade, plus 30 minutes to set up and tear down. The cafe recommends no more than 16 children. See The Nest’s party page.
Outdoor Birthday Parties
Indy Blast
Where: Comes to your backyard, park or gym anywhere in the Indianapolis area; based in Fishers
Price: $550 for an hour with up to 16 players at a time, or $850 with up to 24; extra half hour $200
Ages: 5 to 14
A mobile laser tag company that sets up inflatable bunkers and LED taggers wherever you are, indoors or out, with a game coach who runs an hour of missions and keeps score. There’s no cap on the total number of kids; they rotate in. The crew arrives an hour early and handles setup and teardown, and light rain doesn’t stop the game. Book through Indy Blast laser tag.
Conner Prairie
Where: 13400 Allisonville Road, Fishers
Price: $400 for members or $425 for nonmembers (private outdoor pavilion), $450 or $475 near Treetop Outpost, $550 or $575 indoors at the Museum Experience Center; extra guests $18 for adults and $13 for kids
Ages: 2 to 12
Conner Prairie birthday parties get a private space for two hours, admission for 25 guests, a coloring craft for each child and a store discount. The premium package puts you next to the four-story Treetop Outpost treehouse, open April through October, with the River Crossing splash pad running Memorial Day to Labor Day. Book on Conner Prairie’s birthday page.
Birdies
Where: 632 E. State Road 32, Westfield
Price: By quote; text 317-900-6813 to book. Walk-up mini golf is $7.75 for ages 12 and under
Ages: All ages
The birthday package at this mini golf and restaurant spot includes a private pergola (they hold up to 40), food and drinks, a round of mini golf and a homemade cake. See Birdies’ visit page for the booking form.
Topgolf
Where: 9200 E. 116th St., Fishers
Price: From $440 for two bays (six players per bay), plus tax and fees
Ages: 17 and under; everyone attending counts toward the headcount
Youth parties get two hours of play in climate-controlled bays, a kids’ food platter (sliders and corn dogs, or wings and quesadillas), unlimited soft drinks, youth clubs, a live “Happy Birthday” leaderboard and a team that sets up and runs it. Book three to 60 days ahead at Topgolf Fishers parties.
Gyms, Bowling, Skating, Climbing and Karts
For kids who need to move. Several of these work for big kids too, and our list of things to do with teens and tweens in Indianapolis picks up from there.
Wright’s Gymnastics
Where: 360 E. 186th St., Westfield; 3441 W. 1000 N., Fortville (Fishers gym); 1708 Pleasant St., Noblesville; three gyms in Greenwood
Price: $245 for up to 10 kids (two hours) at the Noblesville and Greenwood gyms; $345 for up to 15 (90 minutes) at Westfield and Fishers; $50 more if your family isn’t an active member; $100 deposit
Ages: Not set
Pick a theme: gymnastics (a 30-minute coach-led lesson, then stations on vault, bars, beam and floor), NinjaZone obstacles, a blaster battle or all open play. Westfield also does a dance party. The birthday kid gets a Wright’s party shirt. Read about Wright’s birthday parties and book at Wright’s Gymnastics parties.
North Mass Boulder
Where: 1411 Roosevelt Ave., Indianapolis
Price: $350 (or $325 for members) for a two-and-a-half-hour party you run yourself; $450 ($425) with a facilitator who leads games and takes the kids into the main bouldering room
Ages: Up to 12 kids ages 6 and under, or up to seven kids 7 and older
Weekend parties in the youth climbing room, where you bring your own food, drinks and favors. Only the facilitated package includes instruction and time on the main walls. Grown-ups can grab coffee or a smoothie at Top Out Cafe in the same building. Read how kids climb at North Mass Boulder, then pick a date on North Mass Boulder’s youth page.
Action & Atomic Duckpin Bowling
Where: Fountain Square Theatre Building, 1105 Prospect St., Indianapolis
Price: $40 per lane per hour, shoes included; about five bowlers per lane
Ages: Call ahead about times for younger kids
Two vintage duckpin alleys in one building: Action, upstairs, with eight restored vintage lanes, and Atomic, downstairs, with 1950s decor. When we bowled there, the balls were about the size of a small coconut, easy for little hands, and each bowler gets three rolls a frame instead of two, which helps with pins this small. There’s no set party package, so reserve lanes by phone (317-686-6010) and order from the full menu. Closed Mondays. There’s more from that visit in our duckpin bowling in Indianapolis story; the alley’s own site is the Atomic Bowl page.
Cirque Indy
Where: 617 N. Fulton St., Indianapolis
Price: $170 for up to five kids, $270 for six to 10, $395 for up to 20; $75 deposit
Ages: The booking form asks for the kids’ age range
A circus arts party in a working aerial studio. The studio handles the activity; ask which apparatus the kids will try when you book by email. Read about kids’ aerial classes at Cirque Indy and see Cirque Indy’s party page.
Ultimate Ninjas
Where: 9625 E. 150th St., Noblesville
Price: $295 for the first eight guests or $395 for the first 15; $20 per extra child; $100 deposit
Ages: 3 to 17; a parent stays with kids 3 to 5
Two hours: 80 minutes on the ninja course (semi-private; another party may use the other side of the gym), climbing wall and curved walls, then 40 minutes in a private party room that seats 40. Paper goods, water, setup and cleanup are included, and the birthday kid gets a T-shirt and an hour of open play. Pizza is an add-on, and bringing your own food is $15. Read about Ultimate Ninjas in Noblesville and book at Ultimate Ninjas parties.
DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics
Where: 9032 Technology Drive, Fishers
Price: $485 for up to 20 kids, 90 minutes, Sundays only
Ages: 3 to 12
Kids choose gymnastics or ninja for the first part, then run an obstacle course over tumble tracks and trampolines. Instructors, a setup and cleanup crew, a gift bag for the birthday child and paper goods are included; you bring the theme and balloons. Book at least a month ahead. Read why kids flip for DeVeau’s and see DeVeau’s birthday page.
Dana Mannix Gymnastics Center
Where: 9325 Uptown Drive, Suite 1000, Indianapolis (Castleton)
Price: $275 (Bronze), $350 (Silver, adds popcorn, cupcakes, ice cream and drinks) or $450 (Gold, adds slushies, water bottles and two pizzas per 10 kids) for up to 10 kids; members get $50 off; deposits $100 to $150; ninja party $50 extra
Ages: 2 to 16; a parent stays with 2- and 3-year-olds
Ninety minutes at a longtime northeast-side gym: an hour of instructor-led games on the trampolines, 18-foot climbing net, in-ground foam pit and Tarzan rope, then 30 minutes for cake in the party room. Parties run Friday nights and Saturday afternoons. The gym says parties are for its patrons and their friends, so ask when you book if your kid isn’t enrolled there. Check open slots on Dana Mannix Gymnastics’ party page.
Skateland
Where: 3902 N. Glen Arm Road, Indianapolis
Price: $22.99 to $34.99 per child, 10-child minimum; $50 deposit
Ages: No age limit
Every roller skating package covers admission and skate rental, a pizza slice, unlimited soft drinks, game credits, a glow necklace, reserved seating, a host, a visit to the DJ booth and a prize-wheel spin for the birthday kid. Two chaperones skate free. Book at Skateland kids’ parties.
Pinheads
Where: 13825 Britton Park Road, Fishers
Price: $249 for up to 12 kids (The Perfect Game) or $399 with $185 in arcade cards (Kingpin), plus tax and a 21% service charge
Ages: All ages
Two lanes for 90 minutes, shoes, two large pizzas, unlimited lemonade and punch, a keepsake bowling pin and a custom e-vite. Request a date through Pinheads birthday parties.
Roller Cave
Where: 8734 E. 21st St., Indianapolis
Price: $189.90 for up to seven guests or $289.90 for up to 15 (Classic); hosted packages from $249.90; $100 deposit
Ages: All ages
The east side’s roller rink keeps it simple: two hours, admission and skates, two Skate-Mate trainers for wobbly beginners, two large pizzas, three pitchers of soda and gifts for the birthday kid. Book at Roller Cave parties.
Royal Pin
Where: Woodland, 3421 E. 96th St.; Expo, 5261 Elmwood Ave.; Western, 6441 W. Washington St., all in Indianapolis
Price: $175 for eight kids (Strike), $220 with pizza and soda; Woodland’s Pick Two of bowling, laser tag or mini golf is $225; $50 deposit
Ages: All ages; there’s a teen package
Ninety minutes of bowling with shoes, arcade cards, treat passes, a bowling-pin souvenir, a decorated table and a party host. Expo, with 80 lanes, also houses the Greatimes Arcade. Book at Royal Pin birthdays.
K1 Speed
Where: 9998 E. 121st St., Fishers
Price: From $65 per racer Monday through Thursday or $75 Friday through Sunday, eight-racer minimum
Ages: Junior karts need drivers at least 48 inches tall
Junior Mini Grand Prix parties include two 12-lap races on the indoor electric track, an hour of reserved seating, a drink for each racer, a pizza or slider buffet, an arcade card ($10 on the base package), medals and a podium ceremony. No same-day bookings. See K1 Speed kids’ parties.
Art, Pottery, Cooking and Craft Parties
Line + Form Art Center
Where: 1125 Cruft St., Indianapolis (Garfield Park)
Price: $350 for up to 10 kids, $35 per extra guest up to 15; $100 deposit
Ages: All ages
A 90-minute weekend afternoon party in a process-based art studio, with themes like unicorns, slime, dinosaurs and fairies or a custom one. The studio plans, runs and cleans up. Read about Line + Form and book by email through Line + Form’s party page.
Bath Junkie
Where: Carmel City Center, 741 Hanover Place, Carmel
Price: $25 to $90 per guest, six to 12 guests; $40 nonrefundable deposit; 20% gratuity added
Ages: Any age
Kids blend their own scented scrubs, bath fluff, body mists or bath crystals at a reserved table for 90 minutes, with a game and prize and take-home bags for birthday groups. The making takes one to one and a half hours, depending on the package and the kids’ ages, which leaves time for cake at the table. Confirm your headcount 48 hours ahead, since that’s what you pay for. Groups of 15 or more can ask about a party at your place. Bring your own refreshments and plates. Read about making bath bombs at Bath Junkie and see Bath Junkie’s party menu (PDF) or call 317-805-1850 to book.
HopeAnchor & Crew
Where: Hamilton Town Center, 13225 Levinson Lane, Suite 200, Noblesville
Price: A two-hour room is $50 on weekdays or $100 on weekends, plus a $300 or $350 purchase minimum, which works out to about 10 bracelets
Ages: Not set
A nonprofit jewelry studio where each guest designs and builds a bracelet, with a staff member on hand and 15% of sales going to a cause. On our visit, a bracelet took about 45 minutes, and a 5-year-old handled the small beads fine; kids younger than 5 may need a steady adult hand. You bring the food, drinks and decor. Read about jewelry making at HopeAnchor & Crew and book at HopeAnchor & Crew private events.
uPaint Pottery Studio
Where: 1820 E. Main St., Plainfield; 3113 W. Smith Valley Road, Suite D, Greenwood; 13901 Town Center Blvd., Suite 200, Noblesville; 643 E. State Road 32, Westfield
Price: $160 for eight painters (animal figures) to $200 for any piece in the studio; $20 to $25 per extra painter
Ages: Not set
Two hours in a private party room that seats 14 to 18, with a staff member, supplies, free printable invitations and glazing and firing of every piece. You bring the food and drinks, and the studio cleans up. Book at uPaint parties.
Kiln Creations
Where: 60 N. Ninth St., Noblesville
Price: $200 for eight kids painting animal figures, up to $400 for a character party; a pottery wheel party is $360
Ages: Not set
A downtown Noblesville studio where every party includes instruction, glazing and firing plus a free custom birthday plate for the honoree. Options run from canvas painting (goes home the same day) to hand-built clay and a 90-minute wheel party with a wheel artist. Book at Kiln Creations birthdays.
Cookies and Canvas
Where: Comes to your home or venue
Price: $29 per child, 10-child minimum
Ages: 6 and up
Wine & Canvas Indianapolis’s kids’ version comes to you: an instructor leads a step-by-step painting on 11-by-14 canvases at your house or a venue of your choice, one to two hours. Food isn’t included in the ticket. See Cookies and Canvas.
Sprouts Cooking School
Where: 13190 Hazel Dell Parkway, Unit 100, Carmel; 11145 N. Michigan Road, Suite 140, Zionsville
Price: $499 for up to 10 kids, $25 per extra child up to 16; 50% deposit
Ages: 4 to 14, depending on the theme
A 90-minute drop-off party where kids cook the theme menu (Pizza Palooza, Cupcake Battles, K-Pop Kitchen Takeover, In Our Birthday Era and more), then eat it with ice cream sundaes. Setup, cleanup, drinks and place settings are included. Book at Sprouts birthday parties.
Party Rides and Salon Parties
The Indy Chicken Limo
Where: Based in Broad Ripple; picks up anywhere, with a $25 charge outside Interstate 465
Price: $125 per hour, two-hour minimum
Ages: Not set; seats eight passengers
A giant yellow limo with a chicken on the roof that clucks and crows its way around the city while the kids ride inside. Read about riding the Chicken Limo and see Chicken Limo pricing.
Sit Still Kids Salon
Where: Keystone Crossing, 8687 River Crossing Blvd., Indianapolis
Price: By inquiry
Ages: Kids
A salon built for kids, with styles finished off with temporary color or glitter and a treat. Parties are booked through an inquiry form, and the salon replies within two business days. Read about Sit Still’s kids’ salon and fill out the Sit Still party form.
Parks, Libraries and Budget Party Rooms
You don’t need a package to have a party. These spots give you a room or a destination and let you bring the rest.
Indianapolis Public Library Branches
Where: Every branch except Garfield Park and InfoZone, during open hours
Price: $42.80 for a small room (up to 25 people) or $85.60 for a larger room, for up to four hours
Ages: All ages
The cheapest party room on this list. The library’s fee schedule covers birthday parties, with a few rules: light snacks only, no bounce houses or inflatables, painter’s tape for decorations and an adult in the room the whole time. Reserve at least two weeks ahead at 317-275-4020 or through IndyPL branch space rentals.
Holliday Park Nature Center
Where: 6363 Spring Mill Road, Indianapolis
Price: Classroom for 25 at $75 per hour or auditorium for 75 at $120 per hour, two-hour minimum; open-air pavilion by the playground $200 per day; a library room for 10 is $45 an hour, but food is allowed only in the classrooms
Ages: All ages
Rent a nature center classroom Monday through Saturday and turn the kids loose on one of the city’s best playgrounds afterward, or book the 50-seat pavilion next to it for the day. The playground has separate areas for toddlers and older kids, and the pavilion has three single-stall restrooms. Call 317-327-7180 for rooms or see Holliday Park rentals.
Kid City at Greenwood Community Center
Where: 100 Surina Way, Greenwood
Price: $110 for residents or $130 for nonresidents for a small room, up to $160 or $180 for a large one, plus tax; each includes 10 Kid City passes
Ages: 1 to 15
A two-story STEAM-themed indoor play space inside the community center. Weekend party packages give you two hours in an activity room plus admission for 10 kids. Reserve in person or call 317-881-4545; details are on Greenwood’s Kid City rental page.
Water Park Birthday Parties
Summer birthdays get the easiest party of all. These parks run Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, and their party spots book up early, so grab a date as soon as booking opens for the season. Rates below are the most recently posted and can change when the season does. For open-swim days, our Indiana water parks guide covers parks around the state.
The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center
Where: 1195 Central Park Drive W., Carmel
Price: Party patio $400 for a block from noon to 3 p.m. or 4 to 7 p.m., including 10 youth and four adult passes; cabanas $80 to $140 per day, admission extra
Ages: All ages
A lazy river, FlowRider surf simulator, adventure slides, a climbing wall and a kiddie pool. The patio holds 25, and you bring the food, drinks, cake and decorations. Read about The Waterpark in Carmel and see Carmel Clay Parks rentals.
Splash Island
Where: 651 Vestal Road, Plainfield
Price: $150 for members, $170 for Plainfield residents or $220 for nonresidents, including admission for 25 guests
Ages: All ages
A two-hour outdoor party area with picnic tables, in a park with water slides, a leisure river and play areas. You can bring your own food and drinks (no glass or crockpots). Shaded deck space sits next to the heated zero-depth kiddie pool, where adults can watch the youngest guests. Saturday and Sunday slots; book at least 48 hours ahead at 317-839-7665. Read about Splash Island and see Splash Island party rentals.
Freedom Springs
Where: 850 W. Stop 18 Road, Greenwood
Price: Shelter $150 Monday through Thursday or $200 Friday through Sunday, with three pizzas and three pitchers included; cabanas $30 to $60; admission is extra, and Greenwood residents get half-price admission with a shelter
Ages: All ages
Five shelters hold up to 50 people each, next to a lazy river, tube and body slides, a drop slide, a lap pool and a splash area for the littlest kids. Outside food is limited to cake. Read about Freedom Springs and book through Freedom Springs rentals.
Murphy Aquatic Park
Where: 753 S. County Road 625 E., Avon
Price: Shown when you pick a date in the park’s booking system
Ages: All ages
The party package covers tables, chairs and admission for 25 guests, 25 hot dogs or five large pizzas, two pitchers of drinks and chips, and two hours in a reserved space, then the park until it closes. Bring your own cake. The park has a wave pool, slides and a toddler zone. Read about Murphy Aquatic Park and see Washington Township Parks.
Seashore Waterpark
Where: 130 E. Ulen Drive, Lebanon
Price: Half pool $400 for Lebanon residents or $500 for nonresidents; the whole park $700 or $900; 50% deposit
Ages: All ages
Rent the leisure pool or the wave pool, or both, for a private party from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday, lifeguards included. Outside food and drinks are allowed, but outside lawn and lounge chairs aren’t. The party calendar opens Jan. 4, and dates go fast. Call 765-482-8860 or see Seashore party rentals.
Booking a Kids’ Birthday Party: Deposits, Food Rules and Headcounts
Weekdays save money at a lot of these places. Smiley is $320 Monday through Thursday and $375 on weekends, Carter’s Play Place is $250 on a weekday and $350 on a weekend, Adrenaline takes 20% off Monday through Thursday, and K1 Speed drops from $75 to $65 a racer.
Read the food rules before you order a cake. Adrenaline and Freedom Springs allow only cake from outside, the library allows light snacks, and Urban Air includes pizza only when you add the private room. Kids Empire charges $5 per child and Ultimate Ninjas $15 per party to bring your own food. Busy Bee, Carter’s, North Mass Boulder, uPaint and the water park patios leave the food to you.
The starting price isn’t always the final bill. Pinheads adds tax and a 21% service charge, Bath Junkie adds a 20% gratuity, Smiley adds a 6% service fee to room parties and charges adults their own admission, Wright’s adds $50 for families who aren’t members, and Topgolf counts every person who attends.
Some places need more lead time than others. Topgolf books three to 60 days out, library rooms need two weeks, K1 Speed takes no same-day parties, Splash Island needs 48 hours and Seashore’s party calendar opens Jan. 4.
Quick Guide: Kids’ Birthday Party Places in Indianapolis 2026
All 45 venues in one list. The last column is the standard price of the cheapest party at each venue and how many guests it covers, with any required service charge or gratuity added in. Tax is extra. Member, resident and weekday discounts are in each entry, as are deposits, which most venues take when you book and count toward the total. Each name links to the full entry.
| Venue | Where | Best for | Starting party total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Air Adventure Park | Noblesville, Franklin, Plainfield | Trampolines and ninja courses | $199.99 (5 guests) |
| Smiley Indoor Playground | Indianapolis (Castleton) | Ages 12 and under | $134 (3 kids, table) |
| Sky Zone | Indianapolis (2), Plainfield | Trampolines | $320 (10 jumpers) |
| Adrenaline Family Adventure Park | Fishers | Trampolines, ropes, ninja | $419 (10 jumpers) |
| The Busy Bee Play Cafe | Indianapolis (northwest) | Ages 1 to 10 | $50 plus $17 a child |
| Kids Empire | Indianapolis (south), Plainfield | Ages 1 to 12 | $299 (10 kids) |
| Broad Ripple Park Family Center | Indianapolis | Casual room rental | By phone |
| Rascal’s Fun Zone | Whiteland | Go-karts, arcade, duckpin bowling | $179 (up to 12) |
| Slick City Action Park | Brownsburg | Indoor slides, kids and teens | $289.90 (10 guests) |
| Build It Playground | Carmel | Ages 1 to 10 | $439 (up to 8) |
| Carter’s Play Place | Westfield | Inclusive indoor play | $350 (12 kids) |
| The Nest Play Cafe | Indianapolis (Fall Creek Place) | Ages 6 and under | $400 (whole cafe) |
| Indy Blast | Comes to you | Laser tag, ages 5 to 14 | $550 (16 at a time) |
| Conner Prairie | Fishers | Ages 2 to 12 | $425 (25 guests) |
| Birdies | Westfield | Mini golf | By quote (10-guest minimum) |
| Topgolf | Fishers | Ages 17 and under | $440 plus fees (up to 12) |
| Wright’s Gymnastics | Westfield, Fortville, Noblesville, Greenwood | Gymnastics and ninja | $295 (10 kids) |
| North Mass Boulder | Indianapolis | Climbing | $350 (12 kids 6 and under) |
| Action & Atomic Duckpin Bowling | Indianapolis (Fountain Square) | Vintage bowling | $40 (1 lane, about 5 bowlers) |
| Cirque Indy | Indianapolis | Circus arts | $170 (up to 5) |
| Ultimate Ninjas | Noblesville | Ages 3 to 17 | $295 (8 guests) |
| DeVeau’s School of Gymnastics | Fishers | Ages 3 to 12, Sundays | $485 (up to 20) |
| Dana Mannix Gymnastics Center | Indianapolis (Castleton) | Ages 2 to 16 | $275 (up to 10) |
| Skateland | Indianapolis (northwest) | Roller skating | $229.90 (10 kids) |
| Pinheads | Fishers | Bowling | $301.29 with service charge (up to 12) |
| Roller Cave | Indianapolis (east) | Roller skating | $189.90 (up to 7) |
| Royal Pin | Indianapolis (3 centers) | Bowling, laser tag | $175 (8 kids) |
| K1 Speed | Fishers | Go-karts, 48 inches and up | $600 (8 racers) |
| Line + Form Art Center | Indianapolis (Garfield Park) | Art, all ages | $350 (up to 10) |
| Bath Junkie | Carmel | Bath products, 6 to 12 guests | $180 with gratuity (6 guests) |
| HopeAnchor & Crew | Noblesville | Jewelry making | $450 (10 bracelets) |
| uPaint Pottery Studio | Plainfield, Greenwood, Noblesville, Westfield | Pottery painting | $160 (8 painters) |
| Kiln Creations | Noblesville | Pottery painting and wheel | $200 (8 kids) |
| Cookies and Canvas | Comes to you | Painting, ages 6 and up | $290 (10 kids) |
| Sprouts Cooking School | Carmel, Zionsville | Cooking, ages 4 to 14 | $499 (up to 10) |
| The Indy Chicken Limo | Indianapolis | Party ride for 8 | $250 (2 hours, 8 riders) |
| Sit Still Kids Salon | Indianapolis (Keystone) | Salon party | By inquiry |
| Indianapolis Public Library branches | Indianapolis | Cheapest party room | $42.80 (room for 25) |
| Holliday Park Nature Center | Indianapolis (north) | Nature center rooms, pavilion | $150 (classroom for 25, 2 hours) |
| Kid City at Greenwood Community Center | Greenwood | Ages 1 to 15 | $130 (10 passes) |
| The Waterpark at the Monon Community Center | Carmel | Summer | $400 (14 passes) |
| Splash Island | Plainfield | Summer | $220 (25 guests) |
| Freedom Springs | Greenwood | Summer | $200 shelter plus admission |
| Murphy Aquatic Park | Avon | Summer | Shown at booking (25 guests) |
| Seashore Waterpark | Lebanon | Summer evening pool rental | $500 (half pool) |
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