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Best Kids' Birthday Party Spots in Toronto
It's not easy planning a birthday party. We don't all have the space to host an entire cast of kids in our homes, especially in the wintertime. Luckily, there are so many wonderful places to host a birthday party in the GTA—and we've organized them by neighbourhood for you so you can pinpoint the ones that meet the needs of you and your guests.
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Glama Gals Tween Spa
Glama Gals Tween Spa caters to cater to kids aged 5-12, and this pink paradise is more than just a day spa for kids. With manicure and pedicure stations sized to fit the smaller set and staff who love pampering little princes and princesses, Glama Gals is about more than just making your outsides look pretty—they want to help beautify your insides too. For a first visit we love the My First Time at the Spa package, which includes a dessert manicure and pedicure (like an ‘ice cream' bath bomb for their fingers and toes, and ‘icing'—aka moisturizing lotion), a chocolate or banana facial mask and a photo keepsake. If mom wants to get in on the action, why not book a VIP Mom and Me treatment? Glama Gals offers fantastic workshops, camps and party optionS, and with nine locations around the GTA—including a new spot at Yorkdale—you'll be able to find a spot near you.
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North Beach Volleyball
At this time of year the warmth and sand of a party held at a Beach Volleyball facility are most welcome. Relay races, beach games, sandcastle building and digging for buried treasure are all on offer.
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Extreme Fun
Now this is an indoor playground. There are slides, climbers, foosball, air hockey and loads of toddler apparatuses. We love the flexibility of the party packages and everyone just has so much fun.
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4 Cats Studio
The creative kid will love a 4 Cats Studio party. There are some great themes—from Star Wars to princess—that will certainly resonate with the birthday kiddo. And absolutely everyone loves the clay and paint splatter parties.
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Centre of Gravity
Wow. Just, wow. The kids get to try all manner of circus activities, from stilt walking to trapeze. And if your tyke is between 2-5, there is an age-appropriate version with properly scaled equipment and activities.
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All Fired Up Ceramics
Kiddos adore painting pottery and seeing their creations come to life after being fired in the kiln. All Fired Up also has the option to of glass fusing for the party too—a unique activity that more experienced artists will adore.
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iFly
We believe we can fly….with the help of a wind tunnel to simulate the feeling of skydiving. What a rush for the kiddos (and so much safer than jumping out of an airplane….)
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Le Dolci
Cupcake decorating and pizza making parties? Yes, please. We've come to realize that guys and gals alike are cool with getting creative with fondant and decorating cupcakes. The pizza party has the chefs create sweet and savoury pies. Yum.
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High Park Nature Centre
If you have a pint-sized nature lover on your hands this will be a great party option. We love the ban on disposable party supplies—instead, the nature centre supplies all of the reusable dishes and other items required. The party includes a guided hike, cool outdoor games, and time to check out winter birds and animals.
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Kids Fun City
We have long adored Fun City for the great playground equipment, mini golf, and larger scale laser and other arcade style games. It's also one of the more reasonably priced playgrounds around and has some pretty tasty food on offer.
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Build-a-Bear
The kids are still talking about the Build-a-Bear party even more than a year later. Party leaders are excellent at making every step of the bear-building process fun (pets are named and even get a ‘shower'). Picking the outfits is one of the more exciting points, and the loot bag is taken care of with a luxurious stuffy to take home for all guests.
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My Pop Star Party
We love watching the kiddos unabashedly sing and strut their stuff. They'll love the professional feel of a real recording studio and you had better bet that their very own recorded track will be on repeat play in the house for weeks to come.
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Chamelea Centre
Come to Chamelea Centre for an amazing science-themed party. From bubbling experiments to dinosaurs and dragons, there is a theme for everyone. Loads of fun add-ons (like a chocolate fountain) make this a really great experience.
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King Eddy
Everyone loves afternoon tea, and how can you not be wowed by the King Eddy? The Jester's Tea for little princes and princesses will keep them happy with amazing scones, nutella tidbits, double-decker grilled cheese and the most elegant hot chocolate to ever be sipped!
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DesignHer Co
The birthday kid gets to select two projects to create from options like constructing jewellery, decorating frames and designing textiles like tote bags. The décor is fabulous and the kiddos have a great time letting their imaginations run wild.
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The Chef Upstairs
Using fresh and local ingredients, the little chefs get to create, and then eat, some delicious meals. Using high quality tools and utensils allows the kiddos to actually experience real cooking. Fun food games round out the offering in this gorgeous space.
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The Art Gallery of Ontario
One of our favourite iconic landmarks is also a great venue for kids' birthday parties, which are full of creative activities and education. They're also a whole lot of fun. From creating masks worthy of a ball to going on a scavenger hunt in the main gallery, this will be a bespoke and cool event. You can find even more kids' birthday party venues in Toronto on Help! We've Got Kids.