Spring is a great season for celebrations. If you or your child’s birthday is in the Spring your options for party places expand quite a bit now that the weather allows for some out-door fun! For indoor activities check out: Best Venues for Children’s Birthday Parties this Winter.
Here are some great ideas if you’re ready to move your party outside!
Get ‘On a Roll’
Roller Skating Penn’s LandingHave your birthday party at Philadelphia’s first and only outdoor roller skating rink located on the beautiful Delaware River. Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest opens Memorial Day Weekend. For questions about birthday party packages contact them at 215-923-6533 or alternatively by email at riverrink@drwc.org.
Treat your kid to a real sweet event! Big Red Pedal Tours’ “Cookies & Cream Tour” is the ultimate party option for children 10 years and up. Rent out the Big Red Bike for kids’ birthday parties. For information call 215-625-2509 or visit the website.
Head Down on the Farm
Philly is close to some amazing farms that offer some unique birthday packages!
Three buildings with interactive exhibits and nine outdoor acres make Paws Farm an ideal birthday party location all year long. The party space can be rented for a one and a half hour (1 1/2) time slot. Party parents provide a variety of food and/or activities during this time such as an animal program from the Paws staff. After your party, enjoy the many hands-on, activity areas and visit with the more than 80 animals that make their home here. For more information call (856) 778-8795 or e-mail paws@mountlaurel.com.
Little Lost Creek Alpaca FarmHold your child’s next birthday party on an alpaca farm. Visit with 13 alpacas, Angora goats, and several egg-laying chickens! The farm offers a more traditional approach to a birthday party, with a variety of themes, games, arts, and more. Parties are tailored to meet your expectations and budget. Some of our theme offerings are: Farm Scavenger Hunt, Mad Hatter High Tea, Fibers Arts Project, A Wide Variety of Art Projects, Capture the Flag (parents can play, too!), Badminton, Croquet, Pin The Tail on the Alpaca!
Hit Some of Philly’s Favorite Outdoor Spots
Have your birthday party at America’s First Zoo. For groups of 15 or more call 215-243-5235 to reserve your trip and organize your party!
The Pavilion is a unique venue located in Franklin Square, one of the five original squares designed
by William Penn. Host your birthday party in a beautiful park setting nestled between the Parx Liberty Carousel, the Philly Mini Golf Course, and a state of the art playground, The Pavilion in Franklin Square provides entertainment and fun for all ages.
Have a Good Old Fashioned Picnic
An easy and inexpensive picnic birthday party can be had at any one of the over 100 picnic areas in Philadelphia’s parks and recreation locations. Visit the website for more ideas and information!
