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It’s party time! Whether it’s a 3rd or 13th birthday, there’s no better excuse to round up the friends and celebrate with a fun kids’ birthday party! Of course, a lot of hard work goes into planning the perfect party. Here’s your guide to the best kids’ parties on the North Shore.


Hosting a birthday party is no easy task. No matter the milestone, it takes prep, patience, and often – a little outside help.

The good news? We’re here to help with our North Shore Kids’ Birthday Party Guide, which features lots of party theme ideas and local businesses that can help make your dreams a reality.

Make planning that next birthday party a breeze with our featured local party people:

Types of kids’ birthday parties

Does your child have a particular style of birthday party in mind? Maybe something creative, something active, or something a bit different? To help you find the best party for your child, we’ve narrowed down the most popular party styles and listed numerous local options.

PARTY VENUE GUIDE


    Entertainers & Party Planning

    Bop till you Drop

    With over 1,200 five-star reviews, Bop till you Drop is the party experts trusted by parents for over 20 years! They offer a huge range of fun-filled parties, including Disco, Slime, Science, and more, all hosted by qualified, professional entertainers who keep kids engaged from start to finish.

    Parents can relax while the team creates a party that children will never forget! From karaoke and photo booths to stretch Hummers, they bring the WOW factor.

    Multi-award winners in 2023 & 2024 for Best Party Entertainer and School Holiday Provider. Perfect for birthdays, school & preschool discos, christenings, sporting groups, fetes, festivals and more!

    Bop till you Drop Party Packages

      Looking for something different? Why not try one of their unique specialist parties!

      Bop till you Drop: Essential Details


      LaserWarriors Mobile Laser Tag

      Mobile Laser Tag brings the ultimate fun to any party or event!

      Suitable for both indoors and outdoors, rain or shine, this action-packed experience keeps kids running and burning off energy.

      Their experienced party hosts organise the best laser tag games to suit your group, whether it’s 6 or 60 guests. Perfect for birthdays, family gatherings, or even team building – all you need to do is send out the invites and order some pizza for an unforgettable day. Great fun for adults, too!

      LaserWarrior Mobile Laser Tag Party Packages

      • 1-hour budget packages for 8 players, starting from $300
      • 1.5-hour Advanced packages for min 10 players, starting from $460
      • 2-hour Premium packages for min 15 players, starting from $1100

      LaserWarrior Mobile Laser Tag: Essential Details


      Magical Megs

      Magical Megs is Hornsby Shire’s multi-award-winning Professional Children’s Entertainer.

      With 20+ years of experience as an Early Childhood Educator, she knows exactly how to create magical moments with children. Providing professional face painting, bling, balloon twisting and bubble artistry.

      Children’s parties, special events, corporate events, fetes. Servicing the Hornsby area with magical moments!

      Magical Megs Party Packages

      • Face Painting and Balloons (upgrade to add bling): 1 hour $160 ($180) | 1.5 hours $240 ($270) | 2 hours $320 ($360) |2 hrs + $320+$130 for every hour
      • Bubbles: 30 min indoor bubbles $250 |1 hr indoor bubbles $350 | 1 hr outdoor bubbles $250

      Magical Megs: Essential Details


      Fantasy Art

      Fantasy Art specialises in professional face painting and entertainment. Whether you’re organising a child’s birthday party or planning a large corporate event, they can help to create a magical experience tailored specifically to your needs.

      Based on the ​Northern Beaches, NSW and servicing the Sydney area, their friendly team of Fantasy Art artists are some of the best in Sydney. Their team of professional and talented painters are passionate about what they do. All artists hold current Working With Children Checks and hold Public Liability Insurance. They have many years of experience and can create beautiful and unique designs fast!

      Locally owned and operated, we strive to deliver exceptional face painting services that make you and your guests feel truly special.

      See what other parents have to say! Check out their Google reviews and Facebook reviews.

      Fantasy Art Party Packages

      • Face Painting Fun: Face painting is sure to be a big hit at events, as it offers kids and adults a fun way to bring their imagination to life.
      • Balloon Twisting: Spoil your guests with their own balloon creations to take home. Balloon twisting is a fantastic addition to any party and is suitable for all ages!
      • Entertainment Package: Is a fantastic option for your child’s birthday! Our entertainer will arrive at the venue of your choice and simply amaze the kids with a range of interactive activities. Choose from different characters including Elsa, Belle, Cinderella, Fairy, Pirate.
      • Hair Braids + Face Painting: So much happiness from hair braids, glitter and face painting!
      • Jewellery making + Face Painting: Delight your child with a fabulous jewellery-making party combined with face painting or balloon twisting of your own choice.
      • Magic tricks
      • Glitter Tattoos
      • Pamper parties

      Fantasy Art: Essential Details


          Cake and Baking Parties

          DeLovely Cake Design and Academy (Chatswood)

          Welcome to DeLovely Cake Design and Academy, where creativity, celebration, and delicious fun come to life!

          Located in the heart of Chatswood, DeLovely is the ultimate destination for unforgettable kids’ birthday parties, perfect for children aged 5 and above.

          Whether your child dreams of baking, cake decorating, or crafting, DeLovely creates magical, hands-on experiences tailored to their passions.

          With a bright, spacious venue that can host up to 34 excited partygoers, DeLovely offers a vibrant space filled with joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments.

          Let DeLovely make your child’s special day truly extraordinary!

          Party Packages

          2-Hour Birthday Party Package Includes:

          • 90-Minute Cupcake or Cookie, or Pizza Workshop with a Theme Selected by You
          • Themed Birthday Cake
          • Snacks and Drinks
          • Digital Invitation
          • 30-Minute Celebration: Singing the birthday song, blowing out candles, sharing the cake, celebrating, and mingling

          Optional Services:

          • Cake Upgrades and Dessert Table
          • Kids Meals
          • Balloon Decorations and Party Backdrops
          • Balloon Twisting and Face Painting, Party Performers (Disney Princesses and Superheros)
          • Party Gift – Themed Balloon Figurines
          • Photography and Videography Services
          • Extending Party to 3 Hours

          Find Out More about DeLovely Party Packages

            DeLovely Cake Design and Academy: Essential Details

            • Address: DeLovely Cake Design and Academy, Shop 20, 369 Victoria Ave, Chatswood
            • Phone: 0481 838 587
            • Cost: From $890
            • Website | Facebook | Instagram

            Indoor Playcentre Birthday Party

            Funtastic Kids

            Funtastic Kids

            Looking for a weather-proof, fun-filled space to celebrate your child’s big day — or just burn off some energy? Funtastic Kids is a vibrant indoor play centre located in Asquith (near Hornsby), perfect for children from crawlers to 11 years old.

            With exciting slides, trampolines, climbing walls, and themed party rooms, Funtastic Kids offers hours of fun for little ones — and a relaxing café space for parents. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual play session or planning an unforgettable birthday, we’ve got everything you need in one place.

            Party Packages

            Funtastic Kids offer a range of flexible, customisable party packages — from budget-friendly to fully exclusive. Choose from 25+ themed party setups (including princesses, superheroes, Minecraft, unicorns, and more), or request your child’s favourite theme and we’ll do our best to bring it to life!

            • All packages include playground time, kids food, and decorations
            • Add-on options: character visits, lolly bags, balloon towers & more
            • Want the whole place to yourself? Book our Fully Funtastic private hire package!

            Funtastic Kids: Essential Details

            • Address: 4 Brennan Close, Asquith
            • Phone: 02 8376 4376
            • Cost: From $650
            • Offer: Book a party by 31 October and receive a 5% discount on any package! Party date can be later — bookings must be finalised by the deadline.
            • Bonus: Free on-site parking. Open every day, including public holidays.
            • Website | Facebook | Instagram

              My First Gym, North Ryde

              North Shore Mums offer: Get 10% OFF any party package when you quote NSM10. Additionally, the first 25 bookings will receive complimentary adult catering.

              My First Gym, North Ryde

              Throw the ultimate kids’ birthday bash at MyFirstGym North Ryde!

              Their high-energy 90-minute parties are packed with fun! From ninja circuits to games and obstacle courses, all led by their superstar coaches who run the show, so you can sit back and enjoy.

              All packages include:

              • Private arena & party room
              • Balloon arch & birthday vibes
              • Ready-to-send Invitations
              • MFG T-Shirt & Certificate for the birthday child
              • Dedicated party host & coaches
              • Free Visit passes

              Upgrade to the Ultimate Party for premium extras, more guests, and themed balloon styling! Plus catering options available with kid faves & adult platters.

              My First Gym Party Packages

              • Party Animal ($695 M / $795 NM): A fun-filled 90-minute party for up to 15 kids. Includes gym access, private party room, balloon arch, party host, invites, T-shirt, certificate & visit pass.
              • Superstar Party ($895 M / $995 NM): All the Party Animal inclusions plus catering for up to 15 kids—no need to lift a finger when it comes to food!
              • Ultimate Party ($995 M / $1,095 NM): Up to 20 kids with everything in the Superstar package, plus premium balloon styling, enhanced decorations, and that extra “wow” factor!
              • Add-ons: Party bags, extra time, extra guests & adult catering available.

              Parties are for children turning 5 years or older. All guests must be over the age of 4 years old

              My First Gym: Essential Details

              • Address: 27-41 Magdala Road, North Ryde (Level 1, RSL car park)
              • Suitable for: Parties for ages 2+ years
              • Cost: Starts at $695, includes 15 kids (more welcome!)
              • Phone: 0404 782 099
              • Website | Facebook | Instagram

              BOUNCE, Cromer & Homebush

              BOUNCE parties are fun and inclusive for kids, and hassle-free for parents. Every BOUNCE party is uniquely different and totally awesome. Your Host is there to make sure you and your friends have the best party ever.

              Party Packages

              Find the party celebration for you in 2025!

              Ultimate Party for ages 5 and over: From primary school age to freestyle teenagers, BOUNCE Ultimate Parties are awesome for all ages. With a dedicated BOUNCE Party Host, party guests will experience the best parts of BOUNCE for an adventure that’s packed with fun and games with all their friends.

              MiniBOUNCE Party for Ages 2-5: MiniBOUNCE parties focus on active play and games led by a dedicated Party host. Enjoy your own delicious food options to fuel the mini crew for an awesome day out.

              Or check out their Unhosted Party for ages 7+ who want to play their own way without a BOUNCE Host.

              BOUNCE: Essential Details

              • Address: 4 Northern Beaches Business Park, Unit 7&8, 4/10 Inman Rd, Cromer | 201 Parramatta Rd, Homebush West
              • Phone: 0476 235 623
              • Website | Instagram

              More Indoor Playcentres

              • Moving Bodies(Mt Kuring-gai)
              • Monkey Mania(Top Ryde)
              • Planet Mino(Chatswood & Brookvale)
              • KiddoKove(Macquarie Centre)
              • Doo Doo Kid Cafe(Lane Cove)
              • Vitaland Kids Cafe(St Leonards)
              • Kidz Connexion(Oxford Falls)
              • Sand Bucket(North Narrabeen)
              • Little Rascals (Brookvale)

              Ninja Parties

              • Ninja Kids, Hornsby & Brookvale
              • Moving Bodies, Mount Ku-ring-gai
              • The Y Ninjas, St Ives
              • My First Gym, French Forest
              • JUMPd: Ninja Xtreme, Brookvale

              Click here to view the full list of Ninja Parks around Sydney.


              Indoor Rock Climbing Birthday Parties

              Climb Fit, Macquarie Park & St Leonards

              Looking for a cool idea for your child’s next birthday? Why not throw a climbing party? Fun, safe and affordable – it’s an action-packed two-hour experience your child and their friends will never forget.

              You bring the birthday buzz, and they provide the fun. They’ve got climbing walls ranging from 6-10 metres high, a cargo net to challenge your friends on and a ladder to scale. The kids will be fully entertained from the start, working up a healthy appetite for some birthday cake at the end of the session, served at your own private table. 

              Climb Fit Macquarie is their newest facility – just a 5-minute walk from Macquarie Park Station. They have ample parking on-site and a café. Their flagship location is based in St Leonards, where they have been running parties for over 25 years.

              Climb Fit Party Packages

              Two-hour party packages are suitable for children 7 years old and above and cost $28 per child. They include rock climbing, harness hire and a safety briefing (minimum booking 10 children; maximum group size 30, including belayers).

              Included in your party package is a dedicated space to set up your party food and cake. Their friendly staff will help you fit the equipment and teach parents a belay and safety lesson.

              Check availability and book now!

              Climb Fit: Essential Details

              • Address: Macquarie Park | St Leonards | Kirrawee
              • Cost: $28 per child with $280 deposit.
              • Website | Facebook | Instagram

              More Rock Climbing Parties

              • Rock House Indoor Climbing Centre, Brookvale
              • Umbrella Nine Co, Brookvale
              • The Edge Rock Climbing Centre, Castle Hill
              • Peak Pursuits, Castle Hill
              • Clip’n Climb, Central Coast

              Click here to view the full list of Rock Climbing centres around Sydney.


              Indoor Slime Party

              Scoopi, Macquarie Park

              Scoopi

              Want to have the best kids’ birthday party ever? Book a Scoopi Slime Party for an unforgettable and fun party experience that the kids will love! All their slime parties are guided by their enthusiastic and experienced hosts for a seamless party experience.

              They’ll teach everyone how to make the best slimes! Each kid chooses their scent and colour and can add unlimited sprinkles to decorate their custom slime creation. They’ll help everyone make slime bubbles and play some awesome slime-themed party games.

              Their ice cream parties are designed for younger kids, featuring their pre-made ice cream slime that is non-stick. Each kid receives two scoops of ice cream slime with scented syrups, dyes, unlimited sprinkles, two assorted charms, and an ice cream cone charm to create their own ice cream slime!

              Scoopi Party Packages

              • Ice-Cream Slime Party (Recommended Ages 5 and below): $26pp (45 – 60 min)
              • Beginner (Recommended Ages 5+) – Choose from Glossy or Glitter slime: 1 Slime – $30pp (60 min) | 2 Slimes – $42pp (90 min)
              • Intermediate (Recommended Ages 6+) – Choose from Butter, Bingsu or Floam Slime: 1 Slime – $33pp (60 min) | 2 Slimes – $47pp (90 min)
              • Advanced (Recommended Ages 7+) – Choose from Cloud or Cloud Cream Slime: 1 Slime – $35pp (60 min) | 2 Slimes – $49pp (90 min)
              • Ultimate Package – Choose any 2 slime textures on the day + Unlimited Charms | $55pp (2 hours)

              Scoopi: Essential Details

              • Address: Macquarie Centre, Level 1, Shop 1022 (next to Dymocks)
              • Cost: From $26 per person
              • Phone: (02) 89 593 986
              • Website | Facebook | Instagram

              Indoor Skydiving Birthday Party

              iFLY Downunder, Penrith

              iFLY Downunder is Australia’s first and the Southern Hemisphere’s largest and most powerful indoor skydiving facility.

              They cater to first-time flyers, return flyers, sport flyers, junior flyers, and skydivers. Their facility is perfect for friends, families, parties, office teams, and events. Spectators can enjoy a 360-degree view from their glass tunnel, offering an unparalleled experience as they watch and cheer on participants.

              iFLY Party Packages

              Perfect for kids and teens aged 3-16 years, iFLY parties are suitable for groups of any size. Every partygoer will have two 50-second flying experiences, complete with personal coaching from a world-class bodyflight instructor. To make your event extra special, iFLY reserves a table in its viewing gallery for your party.

              All party packages include:

              • One-on-one instruction every step of the way with your dedicated iFLY Instructor.
              • Indoor skydiving session for your group with two unforgettable flights per person. Each flight is 50 seconds long – the same as a tandem skydive from 14,000ft.
              • Flight gear – flight suit, helmet, goggles.
              • Birthday party invitations will be attached to your booking confirmation.
              • Minimum of 5 kids to book a party

              Find out more.

              iFLY: Essential Details

              • Address: iFLY Downunder, 123 Mulgoa Road, Penrith
              • Cost: $69.90 per person, including two indoor skydiving flights each (usually $119pp*). Available for ages 3-16. 17+ year flyers can be added to the package at extra cost.
              • Website | Facebook | Instagram

              Outdoor Adventure Birthday Parties

              Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, St Ives

              Looking for a fun, unique outdoor birthday experience for your child? Book a Wild Birthday Party at Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden! The 2-hour experience includes a one-hour wild activity hosted by a qualified ranger and additional hour of venue hire for food and cake. Nature-based themes include Nature Play, Art Adventures, Animal Encounters, Survival Skills and Campfire Experience.

              Wildflower Garden Party Packages

              Choose from one of their fun and wild themes.

              • Nature Play (all ages): Celebrate your special day with an immersive natural experience! Kids will explore our bushland, meet local fauna and get their hands dirty with a fun nature-based activity.
              • Animal Encounters (6+ years): Connect with your inner animal. Kids will explore our amazing wilderness, find wild creatures, meet some of our favourite Australian animals, and play animal-themed games.
              • Art Adventures (6+ years): Art with a natural twist. Kids will embark on an exciting outdoor adventure where they can get creative and create their own natural eco-artwork.
              • Survival Skills (6+ years): Want to learn the essential skills for surviving in the wild? Kids will go on a survival bushwalk, learn about bush foods and practise survival skills.
              • Campfire Experience (6+ years): Learn the skills needed to build a campfire. Have a heap of fun cooking treats and telling stories around your crackling campfire. Note that this theme only runs from April to September.

              Wildflower Gardens: Essential Details

              • Address: Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives
              • Cost: From $20 per child
              • Website | Facebook | Instagram

              Taronga Zoo Wild Ropes Treetop Adventure 


              Branch out and discover a new high ropes experience! See Sydney from new heights on Taronga Zoo Sydney’s exhilarating high ropes courses at Wild Ropes Treetops Adventure.

              Taronga Zoo Wild Ropes Treetop Adventure Party Packages

              Party Express

              • Access: 2 courses (approx. 1 hour)
              • Pricing: Junior (3–7 years): $28 per person | Child (8–15 years): $39 per person | Adult: $41 per person
              • Add-ons: Party host: $100 | Picnic table hire: $5

              Party Classic

              • Access: 4 courses (approx. 2 hours)
              • Pricing: Child (8–15 years): $54 per person | Adult: $59 per person
              • Add-ons: Party host: $120 | Picnic table hire: $5

                Party packages include: Digital invitations, Certificates of achievement, Lollies and stickers.

                  Taronga Zoo Wild Ropes Treetop Adventure: Essential Details

                  • Address: Bradleys Head Road, Mosman
                  • Cost: From $28 per child
                  • Website

                  Other Outdoor Adventure Party Ideas

                  Horse riding, ropes courses, quad biking, snorkelling, paddle boarding or kayaking


                  Music Parties

                  Big Music (Crows Nest)

                  Big Music

                  Host an unforgettable birthday party at Big Music! Big Music’s modern, purpose-built party venue has everything you need to throw the ultimate celebration — from a real stage with pro sound, microphones and lighting, to amazing facilities like a kitchen, fridge, bar, and balcony space for cake and presents. Choose the high-energy Dance Party Spectacular for non-stop singing and dancing, or the Ultimate Rock Experience where kids jam on real instruments like drums and keyboards and other exciting party themes, or chat with the team to create the perfect experience for your child.

                  But the magic doesn’t stop there. Step onto their balcony, weather permitting, and fire up the BBQ or utilise their kitchen facilities to serve up delicious treats. Excellent takeaway food options are also available from a variety of local providers.

                  Leave the planning and hosting to their expert party hosts who are dedicated to making your event a hit. From start to finish, they’ll ensure smooth sailing so you can relax and enjoy the festivities.

                  And when the party’s over, rest easy knowing that cleaning is taken care of. Say goodbye to post-party cleanup stress and hello to hassle-free celebrations at Big Music. Let’s make memories that hit all the right notes!

                  With friendly staff who know how to make the magic happen, it’s no wonder families highly recommend Big Music for kids’ parties and special events.

                  Big Music Party Packages

                  • Taylor Mania: Get ready for the ultimate Taylor Swift experience!
                  • Ultimate Rock Experience: Kids get to jam on popular instruments like drums, ukuleles, and keyboards!
                  • Dance Party Spectacular: Get ready to shake the dance floor at Big Music’s ‘kid-friendly nightclub’ with singing, dancing and games
                  • Recording Artist Experience: You and your friends can be rockstars for a day in our recording studio!

                  Big Music: Essential Details

                  • Address: Level 1, 85 Alexander Street, Crows Nest
                  • Cost: From $600 for 10 children
                  • Website | Facebook

                    Gymnastics Birthday Party

                    Does your child LOVE gymnastics? A gymnastics birthday party is a stress-free event for a parent to organise… there are usually a couple of birthday party hosts from the club, plus you get a dedicated area for party food and cake afterwards (some offer catering!).

                    Sports Birthday Parties

                    Creative Parties

                    Looking for a party that’s all about art & craft, painting, slime, messy play or anything else creative?

                    Active Indoor Birthday Parties

                      Ice Skating Party

                      Want to get your skates on? An ice skating party is sure to be one that’s remembered by all your guests!

                      • Macquarie Ice Rink, North Ryde
                      • Erina Ice Arena, Central Coast
                      • Ice Zoo, Alexandria

                      Click here to view the full list of Ice Skating rinks in Sydney.

                      Bowling Party

                      • The Attic, Hornsby
                      • Strike Bowling, Chatswood, Macquarie Centre, Castle Hill & more
                      • Zone Bowling, Castle Hill, Top Ryde, Dee Why & more
                      • Kicks Tenpin & Arcade, Parramatta
                      • Archie Brothers, Alexandria

                      Gaming & Arcade Party

                      • Timezone, Chatswood, Macquarie Centre, Top Ryde, Dee Why & more
                      • Zone Bowling, Castle Hill, Top Ryde, Dee Why & more
                      • The Attic, Hornsby RSL
                      • iPlay, Castle Hill, Broadway & Liverpool
                      • B. Lucky & Sons, Entertainment Quarter
                      • 1989 Arcade Bar, Newtown
                      • Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq, Alexandria
                      • Kingpin, Darling Harbour

                      View the full list of Arcades around Sydney.

                      Trampoline Party

                      Have a jumping good time with a Trampoline Party! Here are the nearest options around the North Shore for a trampoline birthday party…

                      • BounceInc, Cromer & Homebush
                      • Flip Out Castle Hill
                      • JUMPD Brookvale
                      • Flip Out Gosford
                      • Ultimate Sydney, Northmead

                      Click here to view the full list of Trampoline Parks around Sydney.

                      Movie Birthday Party

                      Choose your favourite family-friendly movie, and enjoy a session at the movies for your child’s birthday! Hoyts & Event Cinemas both offer birthday party packages to suit different budgets and needs.

                      Party Entertainers

                          Summer birthday parties

                          If your child’s birthday is during the warmer months of the year, you can also explore the option of having a birthday party at one of the incredible water parks around Sydney, or even an Aqua Park!

                          Water Parks

                          Aquatic Centres with Slides

                          Aqua Parks


                          Want more party help? Find them in the North Shore Mums Directory

                          If you still need more ideas, we have a dedicated section in our Directory just for Parties! You’ll find cake makers, caterers, entertainers, activitiesparty venues and party supplies & hire.

                          Run a party business & want to be included?

                          Get in touch with our team!

                          PARTY VENUE GUIDE


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