40+ Birthday Party Planning Ideas around Lansing – Epic Birthday Fun for All Ages

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Where Kids love to Celebrate their Birthday – Party Planning for Parents in Lansing

The spectrum of birthday party planning in Lansing spans from free and chill to elaborate and epic.

I love this about our city because no matter what you’re looking for or how much you want to spend, there’s something amazing for your kiddo’s birthday party making it a day they’ll remember when they’re our ages.

This birthday party list includes Indoor, outdoor, play, active/sports, themed, and free options.

So, let’s get to planning shall week?!

Full List of Birthday Party Planning Options in Greater Lansing

Prices and times often change – contact each location for $ details, packages, and options as you plan. 

AL!VE
800 W Lawrence Ave
Charlotte, MI 48813
517-541-5800

Two options to choose from – a standard party package or collaborate with an expert team to craft a customized celebration tailored to your preferences. All packages feature use of the 35-foot treehouse and a rock-climbing wall. A private room decked out for your unique celebration needs. Each package allows for 15 children (with all adults attending for free).

Parties are held Saturdays and Sundays from 12:30 – 2 PM.
Art Unlimited
4692 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
517-349-8278

Choose Your Party – Paint Your Own Pottery, Make A Friend, Glass Fusing, or Pallet Painting. With so many different options, you can mix and match to plan the perfect party. Pricing varies by selections made.
Buff City Soap
3490 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
517-708-7075

Ninety minutes of soap making fun! Your child and their guests will experience first-hand sudsy soap making while mixing, scenting, and shaping up to 5 mini-bath bombs each. Contact store for pricing.
Capital City Flips
864 Elmwood Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
517-322-0360

Parties can accommodate up to 12 guests, the birthday kiddo is FREE. 60 minutes of supervised gym activities + 30 minutes of party time for gifts and dessert. Party set-up and clean-up taken care of by staff so you can enjoy the party too!
Castaway Play Cafe
1800 N Burkhart Rd
Howell, MI 48843
517-545-7386

All birthday packages include: 2 hours of private room usage and assigned party attendant; water bottle, backpack, t-shirt, and birthday button for the birthday child; plates, napkins, cups, and utensils; 2 large 2 topping pizzas; 3 refillable pitchers of soda; cupcakes with candy to decorate; and set-up and clean-up!

Choose from the classic, deluxe, or extreme party package.
Charlotte Aquatic Center
1068 Carlisle Hwy
Charlotte, MI 48813

Three options to chose from – (1) Main Pool private rental, (2) Main Pool + Therapy Pool private rental, or (3) Open Swim Time Rental. A break down of rental fees can be found here.
Chuck E. Cheese
5451 W Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
517-321-1233

Choose from 3 different party packages. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance. NOTE: Where possible, a birthday party reservation can be made up to 24-hours in advance. Parties are planned in 2-hour blocks.
Constellation Cat Cafe
3320 E Lake Lansing Rd, Suite F
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-918-4919

Can you say MEOW? Parties at Constellation Cat Cafe include exclusive use of the cat room, a party host to help with everything from start to finish and the choice of a party *craft. Each participant will receive a cafe drink of their choice plus a party favor. *Craft choices include a friendship bracelet, paper plate cat, or cat bookmark.
DEFY
820 S Waverly Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
517-220-6155

Birthday party packages start at just $24/jumper. Choose from 3 different packages. Book a party on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday and save 10% using code 10BDAYWEEK (minimum of 10 jumpers).
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Birthday Party at DEFY in Lansing, MI
East Lansing Aquatic Center
6400 Abbot Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823
517-332-4420
Seasonal

Give the kids an amazing day and have an area designated for your group’s celebrating needs.
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Waterpark birthday party
EDRU Skate
1891 N Cedar St
Holt, MI 48842
517-699-2001

Choose from the Classic, the Ultimate, or the VIP Party package. Pricing varies by packages + add ons.
Edru Skate Ice Cream
EDRU Skating at a birthday party
The Emerging Parent
Fenner Nature Center
2020 E Mt Hope Ave,
Lansing, MI 48910
Fun Tyme Adventure Parks
6295 E Saginaw Hwy
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Goldfish Swim School  
5135 Times Square Dr Suite B
Okemos, MI 48864
GymKind Academy
Hannah Community Center
Harris Nature Center
3998 Van Atta Rd,
Okemos, MI 48864
Hawk Island
1601 E Cavanaugh Rd
Lansing, MI 48910
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Birthdays at Hawk Island in the warmer months
High Caliber
1982 W Grand River Rd Suite 800
Okemos, MI 48864
Impression 5
200 Museum Dr
Lansing, MI 48933
Jumpin’ Jax
1475 Lake Lansing Rd
Lansing, MI 48912
Kiki’s Gymnastics
Lansing Lugnuts
505 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
Lansing Lugnuts playground. Credit: Lansing Lugnuts
Lansing Parks & Rec
Launch
1982 W Grand River Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
The MAC
2900 Hannah Blvd
East Lansing, MI 48823
Michigan Historic Museum
702 W Kalamazoo St
Lansing, MI 48915
Potter Park Zoo
1301 S Pennsylvania Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
Preuss Pets
1127 N Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
Reach Art Studio
1804 S Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48910
Rock The Block Studio
Royal Scot
Spartan Dance & Ninja
Suburban Ice
2810 Hannah Blvd
East Lansing, MI 48823
Sundance Riding Stables
9250 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
Taggart’s Playground
TinkrLab
Uncle John’s Cider Mill
8614 N US-127
St Johns, MI 48879
Whimsical Party Gallery
WILDCATS Cheer Pride
Wine & Canvas Kids’ Parties
Woldumar Nature Center
5739 Old Lansing Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
YMCA
3700 Old Lansing Rd,
Lansing, MI 48917

2306 Haslett Rd
East Lansing, MI 48823

900 Long Blvd
Lansing, MI 48911
Your Creative Escape
Zap Zone/Springz
936 Mall Dr E
Lansing, MI 48917
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Birthday Party at Zap Zone playing laser tag
Parks & Playgrounds
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Hawk Island Birthday Parties are a hit in the Winter
Waterparks & Beaches

Birthday Party Entertainment

Bruno the Magician, LLC
Chris Cornell – Balloon Twister
Dream A Little Dream
Face Painting by Hilary, LLC
Jeff The Magician
Just for Fun Ink
Paint Your Poison
Rolling Video Games of Michigan
Slumber Squad

Do you have a Birthday Party Place We Should Add to Our List?

We are better together! What should we add to our list that you’ve been to and found amazing?

Have a blast at your next party, Lansing!

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