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Birthday Party Guide

Birthday Party Guide

Birthdays are special and we are lucky to live in an area with endless ways to make
them even MORE special! Are you looking for a venue, sweet treat, activity or
performer? You will find them all here – and then some!

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Cakes, Treats & Everything Sweet


Candy

Lolli & Pops

Rocket Fizz

Rose City Sweets

Sugar Cloud Cart
(Cotton Candy cart rental)

The Candy Basket


Frozen Treats

22 Below

Cloud City Ice Cream

Cool Moon Ice Cream

Cup & Cone

Dairy Hill Ice Cream

Eb & Bean

Fifty Licks

Great Northwest Ice Cream Company

Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream

Scoops & Sweets at Holler Treats

Hurry Back Ice Cream

Kate’s Ice Cream

McBee’s Shakes Crepes & Cones

Nectar Frozen Yogurt Lounge

Nico’s Ice Cream

Ome Calli Frozen Treats

Pinolo Gelato

Ruby Jewel

Salt & Straw

Staccato Gelato

Sunny’s Legendary Frozen Yogurt

The Village Ice Cream Factory

Wailua Shave Ice


Custom Cakes

Baker & Spice

Bee’s Custom Cakes

Cake It

Champagne Poetry

Decadent Creations

Dream Cakes

FAT Cupcake

Fun & Fancy Cakes

Helen Bernhard Bakery

Just a Dash

Mehri’s Bakery & Cafe

Miss Zumstein

New Cascade Traditional
(Gluten-free)

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Petunia’s Pies & Pastries
(Gluten-free & vegan)

Piece of Cake Bakery

Sweetpea Baking Company
(Vegan)

Unicorn Bake Shop
(Vegan with gluten-free options)


Donuts, Cookies & Pies

Angel’s Donuts & Ice Cream

Bipartisan Cafe

Blue Star Donuts

Coco Donuts

Crumbl Cookies

Delicious Donuts

Lauretta Jean’s

Pacific Pie Company

Pie Spot

Pip’s Original Doughnuts

The Pie Guy

Voodoo Doughnut


Places to Party


Acrobatics & Trapeze

Echo Theater Company

Sensational Play


Animals & Outdoors

Oregon Coast Aquarium

Oregon Reptile Man

Oregon Zoo

Portland Goat Parties

Portland Insectarium

The Maize at The Pumpkin Patch


Arcades & Video Games

Electric Castle’s Wunderland

Enchanted Forest

GameTruck Portland
Private, exclusive parties that come directly to you including: Video games, LaserTag, and ZTAG.

Next Level Pinball Shop & Museum

Replay Sports Pub & Arcade


Arts, Crafts & Building

Art World School

Bricks & Minifigs
Enjoy a 90-minute birthday celebration for up to 10 kids with super-fun Lego-themed activities and your own dedicated host to entertain you and guide your event!

CeramiCafe Art Lounge
Are you looking for the perfect place for your next party or event? CeramiCafe Art Lounge is a fun, relaxing, and unique way to get a group together. The most popular package is just $60, plus $22/person (6 person minimum) and includes the following: items chosen, 1.5 hours of fun in a private space, clean-up and a staff person to assist you!

Creative Culture

iSandbox Factory

Mimosa Studios

Portland Child Art Studio

SCRAP

The Craft Factory

Venvino Art Studios

Vibe of Portland

Whimsy Wees Art Studio


Bowling

Allen’s Crosley Lanes

Big Al’s

Grand Central Bowl & Arcade

KingPins

Milwaukie Bowl

Park Lanes

Punch Bowl Social

Super Play

Tigard Bowl


Cinemas

The Judy: Northwest Children’s Theater’s New Home
Book The Family Cinema at THE JUDY for your next party. Private rental of The Cinema for up to 170 guests. Use of the Blu-Ray player and projector – Play your favorite movie or use the HDMI hookup for karaoke or video games on the big screen! Unlimited popcorn – plus you can add pizza, drinks, and more! A host to make sure your party runs smoothly.


Climbing

Circuit Bouldering Gym

Portland Rock Gym

Stoneworks Climbing Gym


Dance, Gymnastics & Active Play

Metro Gymnastics Center


Naydenov Gymnastics

OMEGA Gymnastics

Oregon Gymnastics Academy

Play Fit Fun
These active birthday parties are either 60 or 90 minutes in length and are perfect for kids ranging from kindergarten – 8th grade. What are the parties like? Think of the best of P.E. and Field Day put in a blender…and mixed in with some Minute To Win It & Team Building!

Precision Elite Gymnastics


The Children’s Gym

The Gym-Nest

Westside Dance and Gymnastics Academy


Escape Rooms

Escape Games PDX

Escapism Portland

In Search of an Exit


Food & Fun

Cake Hoopla

Dollhouse Tea Room
Book a Birthday Tea Party for up to 12 guests! Includes custom invitations, charming tea settings, a fabulous luncheon, over 200 gowns (in sizes 2T-women’s 24), accessories and jewelry, a tiara for the birthday girl, party favors, a special gift for the birthday child, signature decorated cupcakes and so much more!

Hopworks Brewery
Hopworks is your next birthday party destination! They offer a dedicated kids play area at both of their pubs, with a variety of toys for all ages. They have a kids menu with several healthy choices sure to please the crowd. Their Powell Mothership has a private banquet room that can be rented out too!

Merry Kitchen

Pietro’s Pizza

Two Sisters Play Cafe
Looking for an intimate setting for your next toddler party? Visit Two Sisters Play Cafe, LLC’s website for more info on booking parties at this fun cafe!


Fun Centers & Theme Parks

Animal Rides Happy Rides

Bullwinkle’s

Enchanted Forest

Oaks Park


Indoor Play

Dizzy Castle

LEKA Playland

Liggle Land

Nest Playground

Ocean Plays Indoor Playground

Pilea Play

Playdate PDX

Playforest

Play Street Museum

Scotty’s Playhouse

Sellwood Community House
Bring the fun indoors with the Imagination Playground! Kids 4+ will love to build, create, and play with these blue foam blocks that come in all shapes and sizes. Party guests can also use balls, scooters, and other indoor play park toys. Or for kiddos aged 1-5, sit back and let the little ones climb, jump, and tumble through an obstacle course built just for them! The wind tunnel is also a favorite and the “littles lobby” outside the studio will be stocked with toys. The adjacent kitchen can be used for serving food and drinks. Both options are $350 for 2.5 hours.

The Wiggle Room


Karaoke

Punch Bowl Social

Voicebox Karaoke Lounge


Laser Tag, Paintball & Vehicles

Clackamas Ultrazone
They have the largest Laser Tag Arena (5,000+ sq. ft.) with the longest game times in the area. Play their fun arcade games! Throwing a party? They have three party rooms including the fan favorite Glow Room! Private events are also available outside of standard operating hours. After some intense games, take a break at the snack shack, which includes ice cold beverages, chips, and candy.

Crossfire Lasertag

Impact Action Sports

K1 Speed

Malibu Raceway at Skibowl

Sykart Indoor Racing

Splat Action Paintball


Miniature Golf & Golf

Envision Golf

Glowing Greens

Infinity Golf

Topgolf

Twin Pines Country Club


Museums & Science

Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum

Experiment PDX
Experiment PDX is the place for science-themed birthdays! Thrill your friends with a science show by their very own Dr. L Ektron, have a LEGO Robotics party or a slime-making extravaganza, or treat your guests to an hour in their hands-on museum with marble runs, electrical circuits, pendulums, gears and pulleys, microscopes, fossils, mantises and more! Check out their craft parties, too!

Gilbert House Children’s Museum

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry

Oregon Rail Heritage Center


Skating & Ice Skating

Mountain View Ice Arena

Mt. Scott Community Center

Oaks Park Roller Rink

Sherwood Ice Arena
Celebrate your birthday with Sherwood Ice Arena! Packages include skating for 12, Party room for 1 hour, birthday themed tableware and decorations, dedicated birthday hostess, and cake. They also offer packages with pizza, Joe’s Burgers plus a 15 minute skating lesson.


Sports, Bounce & Active Play

Aim High Martial Arts
Book your party with Aim High! Choose from two different party packages. Activities offered include: Bounce House, Bounce Obstacle Course, Laser Tag, & a Martial Arts Lesson! Pick your party color and they’ll do the rest!

DEFY Beaverton

iFLY

Jump 4 Joy

Kidstrong

NW Fencing Center

Trackers Earth, Oregon
Celebrate your special event at Trackers Earth. You can choose archery, axe throwing, role playing games, paintball, martial arts, jewel crafting, blacksmithing, ceramics, and more. Partygoers get their own area for decorating, presents, and cake. Trackers provides experienced guides who assist with all activities and festivities with all gear provided.

Whipper Snappers

Tree to Tree Adventure Park

Urban Warrior


Swimming & Water Play

DolFUN Swim Academy

Emler Swim School

Farber Swim School

North Clackamas Aquatic Park

Portland Parks & Rec

Safe Splash Swim School

Tualatin Hills Parks & Rec

Wings & Waves Waterpark


Performers


Balloon Artists

Joe Mishkin

Joy Entertainers

Slightly Twisted Balloons

Tuxedo Jimmy

Tuxedo Jimmy, balloon artist, and Chandra, airbrush face painter/airbrush temporary tattoo artist, have been making parties special for over 10 years. Based in their hometown, Portland, they serve all surrounding areas. Tuxedo Jimmy & Chandra love what they do! They arrive early with professional equipment & attire, are insured and make every party, including yours: memorable, fun, and special!


Clowns, Characters & Puppeteers

Blast Kids Parties

BJ the Clown

Cha Cha the Clown

Dragon Theater Puppets & Princesses

Olive and Dingo

Penny’s Puppets

Princess Power Parties

Red Yarn

Second Star Party Characters

Wishes Come True


Face Painters

Beyond the Lines Face Art

Cherry Lime Cheeks

Fancy Faces by Amy

Mystique’s Fancy Faces

Nicole’s Face Painting

Portland Face Painting


Circus Arts & Magicians

Alexander Master of Marvels

A-WOL Dance

Daves Killer Magic Shop

Erika Ryn

Magic with Hart

Mark Benthimer

Presto the Magician

Scramble James


Musicians

Aaron Nigel Smith

Kelli Welli
Smart, fun, and absolutely never silly or ridiculous original songs for kids and the people who love them. Find Kelli’s wide-ranging and award-winning music on her website, radio, and all streaming platforms!

Micah and Me

Mo Phillips

Red Yarn

Tallulah’s Daddy

The Alphabeticians


Balloons


Balloons on Broadway

Boom Boom’s Balloons

Bouquets & Balloons

Lippman Co.

Magic Balloons PDX


Bounce House Rentals


Ready. Set. Bounce.
Jump into fun with their incredible bounce houses, thrilling water slides, and vibrant yard card signs! They make any birthday unforgettable and full of laughter. Contact them to see how they can bring family friendly fun and excitement to your birthday party. Great for kids of all ages!


Planning & Decor


Cheers To You Party Goods

Dream Hour Events

Hooray! Yard Cards

Small & Might Event Rentals Plus

Think Pink Flamingo Flocking


Salons


Cookie Cutters

Kid’s Castle Cuts

Pigtails & Crewcuts

Sage Kids Salon

Sit Still Salon & Shoppe

Tickle Clips


The Perfect Gifts


Black Wagon

Finnegan’s Toys & Gifts

Kid at Heart Toys

MudPuddles Toys & Books

Piccolo Mondo Toys

Presents of Mind


Spielwerk Toys

Thinker Toy

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