We’re so excited to bring you the 2025 Birthday Party Guide, presented by Paulette’s Princess Parties!
Planning your child’s birthday celebration can be a little overwhelming, so we’ve partnered with some amazing local businesses that can help with venues, sweets and treats, decorations, entertainment and more!
Use this guide to help you with your party planning. Forget the stress and have fun planning your child’s special day!
ENTERTAINMENT
Paulette’s Princess Parties
Paulette’s Princess Parties offers princess and character visits at the location of your choice for a birthday or special event, or you can bring the party to our Palace. Let us do all the work for you with special party packages.
Choose from over 125 characters! Singing, Dancing, Crafts, Dress-Up, Games, Grande Coronations, Sparkly Makeup, Hair-Dos, Storytime and more!
We do the smallest parties to the largest events to full theatrical shows. All of our cast members are trained vocalists and theatre performers. Creating magic is our business. At our Palace location, we have beautiful scene sets, sparkling lights, and more. Let us do everything and make dreams come true.
Bring the Farm to You
Celebrate your child’s special day with a hands-on animal experience they’ll never forget! With a Bring the Farm to You® birthday party, we bring the farmyard fun right to your home. We’ll set up our beautiful wooden pens in your yard, transforming your space into a magical mini farm yard! With different packages tailored to match your animal preferences and budget, we’re sure you’ll find the perfect experience for your group! Our educators will guide the experience, sharing fun facts while giving your guests the chance to pet, cuddle, and connect with the animals in a safe and memorable way.
Looking for the perfect animal-themed birthday gift? Give your child an unforgettable at-home animal adventure! Our caretaking experiences offer all the cuddles, without the long-term commitment:
Bunny Buddy – Enjoy a full week with an adorable rabbit! We’ll provide everything you need for a cozy, hoppy home visit.
Chick Hatching – Witness the wonder of life with baby chicks hatching right in your home. A magical way to celebrate a birthday and create lasting memories.
Whether you’re planning a party, or gifting a one-of-a-kind animal encounter, Bring the Farm to You® is here to make birthdays extra special! Email us at [email protected] to start planning today!
VENUES
Olentangy Caverns
Locally owned and operated since 1935, Olentangy Caverns is a family-friendly favorite for outdoor adventure.
Birthday packages include gem mining (keep everything you find), plus pick two above-ground activities: petting zoo, treasure hunt maze, or mini golf. The playground and fire truck slides (made from real retired trucks) are always a hit, too!
Birthday packages include reserved space in an outdoor gazebo, shelter house, or use of the indoor party room for 2.5 hours. Located near Powell, Ohio — just 5 miles from The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium — Olentangy Caverns is a great place to host outdoor birthday fun.
Pinot’s Palette Dublin
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Columbus
Have a BRICKTASTIC birthday party at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus! Sit back and relax as you take over our private birthday party room for your epic celebration. Our dedicated party host will set up the room, pass out food and do all the clean up! In addition to your private party room time, continue your LEGO adventure playing, building and enjoying all the attractions the Center has to offer including our interactive Kingdom Quest ride, LEGO 4D Theater and much more!
Select from Traditional, Premium or Ultimate party packages and get ready to crush your party planning to-do list! All-inclusive weekend parties can accommodate up to 49 guests including adults and children. Bonus extras include party crowns, party supplies, digital invitations and thank you cards! Additional add-ons available including The Great LEGO® Race Virtual Reality ride and more!
The celebration awaits! Book your child’s unforgettable LEGO® Party and make their birthday dreams come true.
Dublin Dance Centre & Gymnastics
All parties include an hour of instruction and fun in our gymnastics studio and 30 minutes in the party room. We will take care of the decorations for you! At DDC&G, teachers will build the party around your child, their theme, and the age of your guests with fun activities and movement. Call 614-761-2882 or visit dublindance.com to schedule your party today!
Your Celebration Station
More Than a Party—An Activity-Based Experience
A birthday should do more than entertain—it should engage, inspire, and include every child in the room.
At Your Celebration Station, we create private, guided celebrations designed to make kids feel seen, involved, and excited. Every party is activity-based and fully facilitated by a trained Celebration Specialist—so you can enjoy the moment instead of managing it.
-Parents choose from over 20 hands-on activity options like:
-Paint & Sip (Juice Edition)
-Mini Chef + Cupcake Decorating
-Glow-in-the-Dark Lab
-Sensory Play Party
-Princess Parade & Tea Time
…and more options for ages 2–13
Each party includes setup, cleanup, hands-on fun, and flexible time for cake, snacks, or gifts—all in a private, colorful space that’s never shared with other groups.
Want to see it in person?
Book a private tour here and find out why more Columbus-area parents are choosing celebration with intention.
Sweet Peas Gymnastics
Celebrate your little one’s big day at Sweet Peas Gymnastics in Powell!
Our gym is the perfect party spot for ages 6 months to 7 years — with obstacle courses, games, and non-stop fun led by our awesome party hosts!
✅ Private use of our clean, kid-friendly space
✅ Custom T-shirt for the birthday child
✅ You bring the food & décor — we handle the rest!
FUNBOX Columbus
Funbox, the World’s Biggest Bounce Park is at Polaris Fashion Place all summer long! At Funbox, your kids will have the best birthday parties, filled with jumping, sliding, bouncing, climbing and plenty of snow cones. Check us out at funbox.com/columbus!
The Little Gym
Drink Up Soda Shop
We would love to party with you! Drink Up is a LOT more than just a soda shop!
You can use all of these things for your party:
-Our private party room, up to 15 people
-2 play rooms
-Games, TV/DVD and streaming apps
-Outside space for play
-You can bring in any food or activity you’d like!
-We’ve partnered with Pioneer Pizza, when you order food for your party they’ll give you 20% off your order!
-Book your party at our website:
Or call us at 614-427-1322
USA Ninja Challenge Dublin
Debbie’s Costume Shop
Parties include:
-2 Hours of Fun – A magical experience in a venue filled with costumes!
-Theme of Your Choice – Princesses, Superheroes, Pirates, Fairies, and more!
-Plenty of Costumes – Dress up and transform into favorite characters!
-Photo Backdrops – Capture priceless memories in a themed setting!
-Party Game – Interactive fun to keep everyone entertained!
-Themed Craft – A special keepsake to take home!
-Red Carpet Walk – Show off your costume in style!
KSM Sports and Fitness
All Parties Include:
– 2 hour time slot this DOES NOT include set up and tear down
-Set up and tear down gives you 15 minutes prior to party and after party
-Clean fee will be applied if the facility or turf is left dirty following your party
-Decorations are allowed but you MUST use painters tape as other types of tape destroy the walls
-Tables and chairs are included for the amount of guests in the package selected
-Up to 3 activities are included in party.
-Total amount is due at time of booking. Payments are non refundable. Please contact us at least 72 hours prior to your event if you need to reschedule
DECOR
Reigning Sleepover Parties
Reigning Sleepover Parties and Events is a mobile party service that brings magical celebrations right to your doorstep. We offer a variety of themed party experiences for kids: sleepovers (and even ‘sleepunders’ for little ones not ready to spend the night), spa parties, picnic parties, and craft parties. Simply choose your child’s favorite theme, and we’ll handle the rest — from delivery and setup to cleanup — so you can relax and enjoy a stress-free, unforgettable celebration!
All Wrapped Up Personalized Parties
AWUPP specializes in handmade custom decor and balloon arrangements. Our Wrapped & Ready packages are an easy way for parents to add a specialized touch for their child at any venue! Text or call Danielle at 614-403-4870 to begin designing your next event today!
SWEETS AND TREATS
The Crafted Cloud
Let The Crafted Cloud make your special event a little bit sweeter with our flavored cotton candy, made only with organic ingredients! As a locally-owned, family-run business, we believe in the power of creating a truly special treat that is not only delicious and unexpected but also made with the utmost care. That means you’ll never find any fake dyes, flavors, or ingredients in our cotton candy. Because we use real ingredients, our customers love that our cotton candy tastes “spot on” to each flavor and are so grateful to be able to give their littles (or themselves) a treat they can feel good about.
Give your guests a truly unique experience with our hourly cart service where we spin up to 6 flavors live on-site at your private party! Enjoy the delicious flavor of freshly spun, warm cotton candy, unlike anything else you’ve ever tasted! We handle everything from setup, service, and clean up, you just bring the party guests!
We also offer pre-packaged options for a one-of-a-kind party favor or treat! We have a variety of containers to choose from, such as push-pops, petite puff baggies, shimmer puffs, and more! Add a custom-designed and created sticker to match your party theme!
We can’t wait to add a little extra sweetness to your next birthday party!
Jo Dough Co
Jo Dough Co is a custom decorated sugar cookie company based in Upper Arlington. Cookies can be made to match any party theme, invitation, decorations, etc. Have your exact logo, image, or photo printed onto cookies! Owner, Megan, is also available to host cookie classes as part of birthday parties. Email [email protected] to start planning!
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