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). |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 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 |
| Parks & Playgrounds |
| 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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