The Sydney kids party guide
Planning a kids’ party and already feeling the chaos creeping in? We got you. This guide rounds up the best spots in Sydney to host a birthday bash—think low-stress, high-fun venues and activity ideas that’ll impress small humans and their parents.
Venues
📍Locations across Sydney
LEGO lovers, this one’s for you. Bricks 4 Kidz runs epic building parties where kids get hands-on with their favourite themes—Minecraft, Star Wars, you name it.
📍Artarmon
Imagination runs wild here. Duck and Play creates cosy, colourful parties packed with creativity and hands-on fun. They handle the setup, clean-up and everything in between—so you just bring the cake (and maybe a camera).
📍Sydney CBD & Burwood
Virtual reality, real-life excitement. Entermission’s VR escape rooms are perfect for little adventurers ready to team up and take on a whole new world. Think outer space, jungle missions and birthday bragging rights for days.
📍Locations across Sydney
A little sparkle goes a long way. Glitter Girls brings the full spa treatment to your lounge room—think face masks, painted nails, glitter tattoos and plenty of giggles. Perfect for the glam squad in training.
📍Prestons
One venue. Four epic ways to party. Climb, race, strike and game your way through Monkey Mania, Hyper Strike, Arcade Alley and Turbo Climb—all under one (very fun) roof. The name says it all.
📍Caringbah
Obstacle course dreams come true. Ninja Warrior Sydney hosts high-energy parties for kids 5 and up, with climbing walls, warped walls and foam pits galore. Bonus: the birthday kid gets to cut the cake with a ninja sword.
📍Miranda
Chilled café vibes with a side of playground fun. Oli’s is perfect for low-key birthdays—there’s a great menu, good coffee and a sunny courtyard where kids can play while grown-ups relax.
📍Locations across Sydney
Soft play, but make it chic. Petite Play delivers pastel ball pits, mini vintage cars and climbing frames right to your door. They set it up, pack it down, and all you have to do is enjoy the squeals of joy.
📍Locations across Sydney
Paint, party, repeat. Pinot & Picasso turns birthday parties into mini masterpieces with fun, guided painting sessions. All materials are sorted, and you can bring your own snacks or let them handle the food—either way, zero mess at your place.
📍Chatswood & Warringah Mall
The pastel playground of your kids’ dreams. Slides, ball pits, trampolines and a café for grown-up fuel—Planet Mino nails the fun part and makes birthdays super easy with all-inclusive party packages.
📍Caringbah
A birthday mission with a twist. These escape rooms are built for little adventurers (8+) ready to solve puzzles, crack codes, and escape before the timer runs out. Bonus points for being something totally different.
Things to do
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DIY party hats or crowns: Stickers, glitter, pom-poms, feathers.
Slime station: Pre-made slime + glitter and mix-ins.
Paint-a-pot & plant: Decorate mini terracotta pots, then plant a succulent.
Bead bracelets or necklaces: DIY friendship bracelets
Paper plate masks: Animals, superheroes, or fairies—whatever fits the theme!
Tote bag decorating: Fabric markers, stamps, stencils.
Cupcake decorating: Artsy and edible!
Mass mural: Roll out the butcher’s paper and decorate with paint or textas.
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Bubble station: Giant wands, bubble guns, and trays of mix.
“Photo booth”: Themed props, costumes, and a cute backdrop.
Mini disco: Lights, tunes, and a dance floor.
Storytime corner: Especially great for wind-down time.
Face painting: Hire an artist or do simple designs yourself with a stencil and spongers.
LEGO or block play zone: Chill but engaging.
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Pass the parcel: OR a lucky dip box for less dramas.
Musical statues/chairs: Pick a playlist to match the party theme
Treasure hunt: With clues or picture prompts (easy to adapt by age).
Pin the tail on the donkey: Again, match to the theme, e.g. Pin the tail or Bluey.
Keepy Uppy: Just keep the balloon in the air!
Balloon pop: Pop to reveal a tiny prize or challenge inside.
Egg and Spoon Race: Save yourself from the mess with plastic eggs or decorated ping pong balls.
Obstacle Course: Indoors with cushions or outdoors with cones, tunnels, etc.
Lawn games: Jenga, quoits, Finska.
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Mini manicures: Sparkly polish, nail stickers, quick dry.
Temporary tattoos: Safe and minimal mess.
Hair braiding or clip-in colours: Quick styles with fun accessories.
DIY lip balm: For older kids, with supervision.
Dress-up corner: Costumes, mirrors, and mini runway moments.
Spa corner: Cucumber eye masks, foot soak buckets, mini robes.
Face gems & festival glitter: pair it with a disco.
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Cookie or cupcake decorating: Icing, sprinkles, edible googly eyes.
Pizza making station: Mini pizza bases and a rainbow of topping options.
Fairy bread bar: Cutouts, butter, sprinkles galore.
Icecream sundae bar: Toppings, cones, cups.
Fruit wand making: Fruit cut into stars, hearts, skewered on sticks.
Cupcake or donut stacking contest: Build the tallest treat!
Bobbing for donuts: Get some photos of those concentration faces.
