19 Birthday Party Places in Toronto

Birthday bashes for kids shouldn't require a professional party planner (except in our wildest fantasies, of course). You can still celebrate in style and originality with these ideas and spots for birthday parties in Toronto.

Um, how cool is a flight simulator birthday party? (And we don't mean the computer game ). With Flight Master, you get a realistic aircraft cockpit with functioning controls and instruments. Be the first to host this one! We're also pretty stoked that it sparks lots of discussion about flight and physics—and it's a really good time.

When your little one wants ‘something different', check out Earthbound Farm. Loads of ideas abound, (BMX bike riding? Ziplining?) but the horse care and riding option is perfect for the pony-crazed set. Great instructors and stellar facilities make for a gold medal event, and s'mores around the campfire is always a crowd-pleaser.

It's amazing how much children love stuffies, and Build-a-Bear's ability to customize each creation with some kickin' outfits is sure to delight. Boys get psyched over the Batman and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle outfits, and the girls adore just about everything. Bonus—loot bags? Done. Bear-ly any work.

Sprout Kids is a huge, uber modern, clean, and fun indoor setting with loads of play and climbing options and toddler toys. Best suited for the smaller fry, this place is spacious enough for the whole preschool class.

Got a wee foodie on your hands? Everyone will love the Sugar Plum Fairy afternoon tea at the King Eddy. Double decker grilled cheese and grape jelly pinwheel sandwiches are fun food, hot cocoa in beautiful cups wil astound, and the fairy-dusted strawberry n' cream scones are perfect for little tummies.

Got a kid who loves to sing… and listen to themselves? At My Pop Star Party, each child will mimic the actions involved in a real studio session, while recording their favourite song in the vocal recording booth. Prepare for Taylor Swift on repeat and a whole lotta smiles.

Here's an idea: take over a Yogurty's and let the focus of the fun be on the creation of the yogurt masterpieces. Flavour combinations and topping strategy take centre stage, and we like to bring along some classic games like Jenga and Pass the Parcel to add to the fun.

Located in Oakville, iFly offers an indoor skydiving experience for kids and adults aged 4 and up. A young flyer gets to enter the vertical ‘wind tunnel' using just their body to free fly. The wind tunnel simulates the atmosphere of jumping out of a plane—but safely. An instructor assists one-on-one the entire time, helping kids maximize their experience. iFly offers party packages, including a party room and catering, for up to 12 participants—and while you'll find this a more expensive party option than most, for kids who can't get enough adrenaline, this simulated skydiving experience will have them soaring with excitement for days following. Photo credit: tripadvisor.ca

At Jumping Clay, creativity takes main stage as the party goers are guided through a neat craft using colourful and safe polymer-based clay. The Angry Birds activity is a hoot and there is room for parents to hang out while the fun unfolds. Great staff and an organized approach add to the appeal.

While we moms appreciate popcorn necklaces and bowtie pasta brooches (that we wear with pride), you'll be amazed by what your kids can create with beautiful materials and some creative guidance. Designher Co. located on Avenue Road in the Bedford Park neighbourhood is the place in the city for the ‘high-end craft connoisseur.' In a chic space, kids ages 5 and up create and decorate stunning home decor and jewellery that you'll want to borrow for your next party. Bring the cake and snacks and Designher Co. will bring the sparkle and shine!

Nothing tickles the taste buds like chocolate. Invite Chocolate Tales to your next birthday bash for some sweet educational fun. Kids ages 4 to 12 will learn all about the history and art of chocolate making while creating their own chocolate fingerpaint masterpiece, animal-shaped lollipops and personal chocolate lava cake (using 100% nut-free Belgian-imported chocolate).

Beginning with a top secret initiation to make the guest of honour King or Queen for the day with special powers over their friends, Mystic Drumz whisks their audience away on a magical musical safari adventure around the world in less than an hour. Kids aged 3 to 12 will be enchanted as they learn about the ‘Legend of Marshmallow Island' and listen to the unique sounds of the Chinese gong, Latin bongos, African talking drums, cow bells and more.

You know your kid is a whiz, so what better place to host a LEGO®-obsessed birthday event than at Wizz Kidz which offers weekly classes in both music and LEGO® construction. Available for birthday boys and girls ages 3 to 7, the party can be LEGO® specific or a mix of a music and building block bonanza. The guest of honour and friends will have fun with age-appropriate challenges like building LEGO® mazes and timed tallest tower competitions using their creativity and imagination. That's a party you can really build on.

Kids got game? Great. Invite up to 20 of their closest friends, block off 50 feet of parking in front of your house and the party rolls in, literally. Games on Wheels brings it all, and we mean ‘all'. Five or more HD television screens, leather couches, stadium seating and every game console under the sun, in a setting that's way cooler than your basement.

Get things cooking for kids ages 4 to 16 who want a customized, creative experience. The Chef Upstairs will teach the star of the party how to make their favourite dish or decorate desired sweets. Using seasonal and local foods, The Chef Upstairs will also engage them in food games, decorate the room, offer personalized recipe booklets to take home and can accommodate allergies.

Mistaking it for Cabo is a stretch, but we know a place with year-round sand and tropical temperatures. (How many tourist destinations can promise us that?) Warm them up at North Beach Volleyball in North York with beach party birthdays that include digs in an enormous sandbox, searching for buried loot bag goodies, playing beach games and more. There's no question, the kids will dig it.

There's the usual kids' party items: balloons, candles, hats. Then there's the unusual: nails, hammer and safety glasses. Our ongoing trips to Home Depot may have inspired something if kids love the idea of this UCanDoIt! Woodworking Party in your home. UCanDoIt! has been putting programs on in preschools and schools for years, and they offer birthday parties as well. Guests take home their creation and some handyman skills. This party definitely nails it.

Kids naturally develop a fascination with fire trucks and heroes (including you, super mom) from the start. For your budding firefighter, a trip to one of Toronto's many fire stations will be a thrill. Members of the public are welcome to visit their local fire hall any day of the week from 9:30 am to 10 pm. No prior arrangements are made for these visits and they are conducted on a drop-in basis, if the firefighters are available. A visit to the station and a chance to see the trucks up close will definitely be a hit for the guest of honour and a few friends.

Known primarily for their caloric burn rate, Kangoo boots are gaining notoriety for their ability to safely burn pre-tween energy too—something the enthusiastic party hosts at Kangoo Club Canada know a fair bit about. The hour-long birthday parties (either you provide the space, or they can provide a location for you) for kids ages 6 and up, start with a 10-minute warm up to get kids comfortable with that extra spring in their step, and from there the games begin: dodgeball, dance offs and other athletic and engaging activities. For more great ideas, search the Toronto birthday party resources directory on Help! We've Got Kids.