North Shore Kids’ Birthday Party Guide

It’s party time! Whether it’s a 3rd or 13th birthday, there’s no better excuse to round-up the friends and get celebrating 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:

Australian Reptile Park, Somersby
Big Music, Crows Nest
Bop till you Drop, your home or the venue of your choice
ClimbFit, Macquarie Park & St Leonards
Fantasy Art
iFLY Downunder, Penrith
Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, St Ives
Ninja Kids, Hornsby & Brookvale

Types of kids’ birthday parties

Does your child want a certain style of birthday party? Maybe something creative… maybe something active…. maybe something a bit different? To help you find the best part for your child, we’ve narrowed down the most popular styles of parties and listed lots of local options.

Active Indoor Birthday Party
Animal Party
Bowling Party
Music Party
Creative Parties
Gaming & Arcade Party
Gymnastics Party
Entertainer at your home
Ice Skating Party
Indoor Playcentre party
Movie Birthday Party
Ninja Party
Outdoor Adventure Party
Rock Climbing Party
Sports Birthday Parties
Summer birthday parties
Trampoline Party

Entertainers & Party Planning

Bop till you Drop

Bop till you Drop offer a huge range of party themes – so there’s sure to be one for all kids! Bop till you Drop are nationally renowned for expertise in parties for boys and girls delivering disco, slime, science, trivia and mystery parties, to name a few. Imagine being able to surprise your child even more with a Disco Party with a photo booth or stretch hummer as a shiny bonus option too!

You also have the luxury of choosing from specifically designed party packages that thousands and thousands of parents have raved about over the last 20 years of business. There is sure to be a party that suits.

They pride themselves on the quality of their entertainers, as well as the professional equipment they use to operate the Disco & Karaoke Parties. Their state-of-the-art PA systems include microphones for the children to sing on, as well as spectacular disco lights to create that enjoyable vibe.

Since their grand opening in 2003, Bop till you Drop are proud to have won numerous prestigious awards such as ‘Kids’ Best Party Entertainer’ and ‘Best School Holiday Provider’ in 2023 & 2024. With an unwavering commitment to excellence, they hand pick talented entertainers, & use start of the art music equipment.

Their moto is “Joyful Celebrations for Kids, Breezy Bliss for Parents!”. Their goal is to relieve parents of stress while simultaneously creating magical moments for children and their families.

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: Bop till you Drop Hummer Party

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

Bop till you Drop: Essential Details

Address: They come to you
Phone: 1300130313
Cost: From $299
Website | Facebook | Instagram

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 experience and are able to create beautiful and unique designs fast!

Locally owned and operated, we aim to provide the best face painting services to make you and your guests feel special.

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

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Fantasy Art Party Packages

Face Painting Fun: Face painting is sure to be a big hit at events, this is because face painting offers kids and adults a fun way to bring their imagination to life.
Balloon Twisting: Spoil your guests with their own balloon creation to take home. Balloon twisting is a fantastic addition to any party and 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.
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.

Fantasy Art: Essential Details

Address: They come to you
Phone: 0450209179
Cost: From $220
Website | Facebook | Instagram

Ninja Birthday Parties

Ninja Kids, Hornsby & Brookvale

Ninja Kids offers fun obstacle course parties for those turning 5 or older! You’ll have access to the entire Ninja Kids gym including all obstacles. You’ll also receive invitations, qualified and experienced coaches to provide structured activities and supervised free time, use of the kitchen and reception area, a free gift for the birthday Ninja and more!

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: Ninja Kids Party

: Ninja Kids Party

Ninja Kids Party Packages

Use of the full gym, obstacles and party room for 2 hours for up to 20 children (additional children can be added at $15 per child)
Qualified and experienced coaches to provide structured activities for the entire party.
Use of the kitchenette and reception area, including tables, fridge freezer, sink, microwave and kettle.
Provide your own food so you can bring whatever you like
Free Ninja Kids tattoo for every child that attends the party!
An extra special gift for every birthday child
Ninja Kids invitations.

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

Ninja Kids: Essential Details

Address: Ninja Kids, 1/4 Leighton Place Hornsby | 2/130 Old Pittwater Road, Brookvale
Cost: $460 for up to 20 children
Website | Facebook | Instagram

More Ninja Parties

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 get-go, working up a healthy appetite for some birthday cake at the end of the session at your own private table.

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

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Climb Fit Party Packages

Two-hour party packages are suitable for kids 7+ years old, and cost $25 per child, which includes 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 with equipment fitting and run parents through a belay/safety lesson.

Check availability and book now!

Climb Fit: Essential Details

Address: Macquarie Park | St Leonards | Kirrawee
Cost: From $250 for a minimum of 10 kids
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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 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 365-degree view from their glass tunnel, offering an unparalleled experience as they watch and cheer on participants.

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: iFLY Downunder Party

: iFLY Downunder Party

iFLY Party Packages

Perfect for kids and teens, ages 3-16 years, iFLY parties are for groups large or small. Every party goer will have a flying experience, complete with personal coaching from a world-class bodyflight instructor. To make your event extra special, iFLY reserves a table in it’s 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, includes two indoor skydiving flights each. (usually $119pp*). Available for ages 3-16. 17 years+ flyers can be added into the package at extra cost.
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Animal Birthday Parties

Australia Reptile Park, Somersby

Have a kid’s birthday party with BITE at the Australian Reptile Park! With wildlife shows, a children’s playground, bushland picnic setting and the chance to get up close with koalas, kangaroos, pythons, reptiles and of course Hugo, the giant Galapagos tortoise, your child’s party will be unforgettable.

Go all out with their ‘Elvis Party Pack’ which also includes a 1.5 hour personalised tour with a zookeepers where you will enjoy an exclusive meeting with some of their wonderful animals, while learning interesting facts about them.

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: Birthday party at Australian Reptile Park

: Birthday party at Australian Reptile Park

Australian Reptile Park Party Packages

Hugo Party Pack: $399.99 for 10 children & one parent. $34.99 per additional child. Package includes:

Entry to the Australian Reptile Park for 10 children & one parent
Party area for 90 minutes
Party food and two 1.25L bottles of soft drink
Kangaroo food (1 bag per child)
Animal photo experience for party group & 1 colour photo (valued at $25)
Lolly bags
Party invitations

Elvis Party Pack: $699.99 for 10 children (minimum) & $34.99 per additional child

Package includes all inclusions from the Hugo Party Pack, PLUS 1.5-hour private tour with animal encounters!

Australian Reptile Park: Essential Details

Address: Australian Reptile Park, Somersby NSW 2250 (20 mins drive from Wahroonga)
Cost: From $399.99 for 10 children
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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 1.5 hour birthday party experience is hosted by a qualified Ranger and includes a one-hour wild activity followed by 30 minutes for food and cake. Nature-based themes include Nature Play, Art Adventures, Animal Encounters, Survival Skills and Campfire Experience.

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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 some animal games.
Art Adventures (6+ years): Art with a natural twist. Kids will go on an exciting outdoor adventure where they can get creative and make their own natural eco art work.
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 this theme only runs April to September.

Wildflower Gardens: Essential Details

Address: Ku-ring-gai Wildflower Garden, 420 Mona Vale Rd, St Ives
Cost: From $20 per child
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Other Outdoor Adventure Party ideas

Horse riding, ropes courses, quad biking, snorkle, paddle board or kayak

Treetops Adventure, St Ives, West Pennant Hills, Central Coast
Networld, Central Coast
Glenworth Valley
Eco Treasures, Manly
Wild Ropes at Taronga Zoo, Mosman
Luna Park, Milsons Point

Music Parties

Big Music (Crows Nest)

Big Music

Big Music sets the stage for an unforgettable birthday celebration! Their spacious, modern indoor party venue is equipped with a fully-loaded stage featuring microphones, a top-notch sound system, and vibrant lighting, with the spotlight ready to shine on your little star. From singing and dancing with Taylor Swift’s biggest hits to grooving on the dance floor at your own DJ-hosted Dance Party, check out their exciting party themes, or chat to them about creating the perfect party for you.

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!

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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, electric guitars, and keyboards!
DJ Dance Party: Get ready to shake the dance floor at Big Music’s ‘kid-friendly nightclub’ with a real live DJ.
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

Indoor Playcentre Birthday Party

Moving Bodies (Mt Kuring-gai)
Monkey Mania (Top Ryde)
Planet Mino (Chatswood & Brookvale)
Funtastic Kids (Asquith)
KiddoKove (Macquarie Centre)
Doo Doo Kid Cafe (Lane Cove)
Vitaland Kids Cafe (St Leonards)
Cheeky Monkeys Play House (Warriewood)
Wizzy World (Frenchs Forest)
Kidz Connexion (Oxford Falls)
Sand Bucket (North Narrabeen)
Little Rascals (Brookvale)

Gymnastics Birthday Party

Does your child LOVE gymnastics? A gymnastics birthday party is a stress-free event for a parent to organise… there’s 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!).

Lane Cove Gymnastics Club, Lane Cove
My Gym, Chatswood
Icon Gymsports, Hornsby
Infinity Gym Sports & Health, Thornleigh
Hornsby RSL Gymnastics Club, Hornsby
Moving Bodies, Mount Kuringai
Aussie Gems, Frenchs Forest

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

iFly, Penrith
Hyperkarting, Entertainment Quarter Moore Park
Virtual Reality Escape Room, Sydney
Penrith Slot Cars, Penrith

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.

Hoyts, Chatswood, Warringah Mall
Event Cinemas, Hornsby, Macquarie Centre, Top Ryde

Party Entertainers

Bop till you Drop
Aardy – Birthday Party Magician
Birthday Fairy
Fantasy Art – Professional Face Painting and Kids Parties
Little Footprint Parties
Little Giggles Entertainment
Omgee
Magical Megs Face Painting

Summer birthday parties

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

Water Parks

Manly Waterworks, Manly
Raging Waters, Prospect
Aquatopia, Prairiewood
Cables Wake Park, Penrith
Jamberoo Action Park, Curramore

Aquatic Centres with Slides

Aqua Parks

Jungle Float, Clontarf & Balmoral
Cables Aqua Park, Penrith
Central Coast Aqua Park and Waterslides, Gosford

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, activities, party venues and party supplies & hire.

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