The only cool thing about having a February birthday is being able to celebrate in your classroom with homemade birthday treats. Okay, so maybe it’s not that lame but finding a place to celebrate with your little one’s friends and family is not always an easy feat in the winter. Read on to find out the best venues to host your kiddo’s winter birthday party:
*Not ranked in any specific order*
A gymnastics center birthday party – These parties are great for both younger and older children alike. A good amount of floor time to play on the equipment or gym floor is included in all the packages. Some venues provide a party room and host along with other (optional) party supplies.Rates are affordable and everyone usually leaves the party with a smile on their face. Here are some options in our area:
- ETC Gymnastics (Murfreesboro and Smyrna)
https://etcgymnastics.com/birthday-parties/ - Premier Athletics (Murfreesboro)
http://premierathleticsmurfreesboro.com/classes/Birthday-Parties - Elite Energy Gymnastics (Murfreesboro and Winchester)
https://eliteenergygymnastics.com/parties/
The “classic” bowling birthday party – I have to include this one for nostalgia’s sake (and I may have had about 5 or 6 of them in my lifetime). My kids went bowling for the first time a few months ago and they LOVED it! For most families, bowling is not an activity that is done often so it is a very novel.Most bowling alleys offer party rooms or dedicated lanes for the birthday boy/girl. Kids and adults of all ages can participate as well. If you’re all about a no-fuss, no-frills birthday, this is your party! Check out these local choices:
- Strike and Spare Family Fun Center (Murfreesboro)
http://murfreesboro.strikeandspare.com/bookings - Lanes, Trains, and Automobiles Entertainment Depot (Murfreesboro)
https://ltadepot.com/parties/ - Stars and Strikes (Smyrna)
https://www.starsandstrikes.com/kids-birthday-parties/Smyrna/
A “Parks and Recs -esque” birthday party – This one is totally unique and may be a pick for our next winter birthday party. There are a few options to enjoy a birthday party via the parks and rec department of your local community. Some community centers offer private party rooms and activities, a swimming pool, gymnasiums, or wilderness centers among other things. Here are a few ideas listed below:
- Murfreesboro Parks and Recreation
- Wilderness Station (only available on Saturdays)
https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/177/Birthday-Parties
- Wilderness Station (only available on Saturdays)
- Smyrna Parks and Recreation
- Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
https://www.townofsmyrna.org/departments/outdoor-adventure-center
- Smyrna Outdoor Adventure Center
A Jumping Birthday party – The kids always seem to be bouncing off the walls at home, am I right??? So why not give them a birthday party where they can do just that?! These venues typically offer a private or semi-private party room, a party host, and your standard party supplies as well as jumping time for the entire party. Some places have different set-ups for jumping (trampolines vs. bounce houses) but most are suitable for a wide range of ages. Take a peek at the ones I found below:
- Jumpstreet (Murfreesboro)
https://www.gotjump.com/tennessee/murfreesboro/parties/ - Bounce U (Murfreesboro)
https://www.bounceu.com/murfreesboro-tn/birthday-parties/
The “Creative” Birthday party – This is probably one you hadn’t thought of but the kids will absolutely love! Don’t be afraid to ask if you can have a birthday party at any kind of establishment your kids enjoy. I once had a friend whose son loved toy trains and they had the sweetest birthday party at a train show. Another one that my daughter literally drooled over was a baking party at a local bakery. Here are a few ideas to ponder while you plan:
- Painting Party @ Faithful Strokes (Murfreesboro)
https://www.faithfulstrokes.com/private-parties/ - Make and Play Party @ Discovery Center (Murfreesboro)
https://explorethedc.org/plan-a-party/ - Crafting Party @ Michaels (All locations)
https://www.michaels.com/classes/birthday-parties - Indoor Pool Party @ Beyond Aquatics (Murfreesboro)
https://www.beyondaquatics.com/pool-parties
