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Birthday parties
Where to have a kid's birthday party near Grand Rapids and the Lakeshore: jump parks, bowling, art studios, farms and bounce house rentals. Packages and prices from each place's own site.
Party places, by type
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Indoor Play · 11 Sheldon Ave NE, Grand Rapids
Parties from $500 for 30 guests
2 hours in the Wonder Workshop Room plus museum admission for 30 guests, Friday to Sunday afternoons. Book 14 days ahead. After-hours whole-museum parties are $750 for 50 guests.
Tri-Cities Family YMCA
Gym · 1 Y Drive, Grand Haven
Ask them for party prices.
Themed packages (jungle gym, ninja, sports, open gymnastics or a pool Splash Bash) priced for 12 kids: 45 minutes in the party room plus an hour of activity. $60 deposit. Email specialevents@tcfymca.org to book.
Lakeshore Museum Center
Other · 430 W Clay Ave, Muskegon · Ages 3 and up, by program
Parties from $150 for up to 20 kids
Saturday parties during open hours, up to 2 hours in a classroom with a program such as fossil casting, owl pellets or a dinosaur talk. Cake and ice cream allowed. Book 4 weeks ahead; 50 percent deposit.
Nelis' Dutch Village
Other · 12350 James St, Holland
Parties from $399 for up to 20 guests
Park admission, unlimited rides, the petting farm, a party coach at meal time and $10 food vouchers for up to 20. $20 per extra guest. Book at least 48 hours ahead; pay in full in advance.
Patterson Ice Center
Other · 2550 Patterson Ave SE, Grand Rapids
Ask them for party prices.
Michigan Farmstead (Critter Barn)
Farm · 2950 80th Ave, Zeeland
Parties from $250 Barn Party
2 hours in a private room plus reserved tables in the hoop barn, with a host. Call or email the office to hold a date.
Outdoor Discovery Center
Park · 4214 56th St, Holland
Parties from $300 per program (2027 fee)
Staff-led nature parties: birds of prey, fishing, snowshoeing, live animals, guided hikes or a scavenger hunt. Contact the center to plan.
Every place is listed free. Prices change; the button goes to the place's own booking page. Missing one? Tell us.