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Party packages include rentals such as balloon twisting, clowns, and face painting.

This urban preserve offers a beautiful, natural setting for your next birthday party. The paved paths meander through 10 acres of woodlands accented by perennial, shade, butterfly and water gardens. The Observation Deck, the Gazebo, the Stone Amphitheater, the Jess Taylor Pavilion, and the picnic tables in The Park offer many different choices for your special celebration. In addition, the Hatcher Garden Office has a Board Room available for rental.

This boutique bowling alley in downtown Spartanburg offers 8 lanes, a bar, food, and more. After 9pm, only guests aged 21 years old or older are permitted. Lanes are first come, first serve. Birthday party packages are available.

Location:

• 127 West Main Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.707.2181

Visit the UnderPin Lanes ‘N Lounge website for details.

Have a birthday child with a need for speed? Check out Speed Factory’s Grand Prix or Formula One racing packages.

Customizable birthday parties for the movie-loving child!

NCG also promotes Sensory Friendly Movies once a month, and a $2 summer movies deal.

Art Buzz Kids art classes spark your child’s creativity and imagination in a fun, interactive private party setting perfect for Birthday Parties. Children have fun, get creative, and take home masterpieces!

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This skate center in nearby Union County is only 30 minutes from the heart of Spartanburg and offers public skating parties, plus open roller skating times weekly. Hours and pricing are subject to change, so call to confirm details before visiting.

Location:

• 1754 Cross Keys Highway
  Union, SC 29379
  864.427.4255

Find out more from the Union Skate Center on Facebook.

The Art Cart is a mobile art studio for birthday parties, spirit rock painting, and window art!

Three picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Check the website or call for current pricing. If the shelter is not reserved, guests may use it on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge. Admission is not included in shelter price. Rates listed do not include applicable tax and nonrefundable reservation costs.

iPartyology DJ and Photobooth offers a party DJ tailored to any occasion, including kid-friendly parties!

Rents bounce houses and other party supplies; delivery available.

Pink Poppy Creative Co. offers a variety of designs for school spirit rocks, birthday banners, and door hangers in Spartanburg County and eastern Greenville County.

Zuber Petting Zoo is a mobile petting zoo that offers visits from baby goats, rabbits, chickens, piglets, ponies, alpacas, mini cows, and more. They are based out of Campobello, SC. The travel radius is about two hours in every direction.

Paradise Lanes & Family Entertainment Center (FEC) is known for its bowling, arcade, pool table, and birthday parties.

Location:

• 469 East Blackstock Road
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.576.0066

Birthday Party Packages:

• start at $15 per person (minimum 10 kids)
• 2-hour party
• shoe rental, place settings, soda, and host included for all packages
• No outside food (except cupcakes and cake)

This sensory friendly toy stores off Saturday Slime Bar in addition to mobile birthday party packages for slime parties and sensory bottle parties.

This giant trampoline park with locations in Greenville and in Spartanburg includes a rock wall, jousting, a ninja course, a laser maze, a slam dunk basketball area, a foam pit, a zip-line, a toddler area, and much more! They also offer special toddler times, birthday parties, and group events.

Birthday Parties: Choose from 60, 90, or 120 minute jump party packages to fit your party’s needs. From pizza & drinks, to dedicated party host & clean-up – it’s ALL INCLUDED! All you do is bring the cake and enjoy the party!

Homeschool: During the school year, Big Air Greenville & Big Air Spartanburg offer discounted admission for Mid-Day Madness. Don’t forget your Big Air grip socks, $3 to purchase if needed!

Field Trips: Big Air Trampoline Park is the ultimate destination for your next field trip. The parks are full of fun and unique attractions that won’t be found anywhere else in the Upstate.

Locations:

• Big Air Greenville
  36 Park Woodruff Dr
  Greenville, SC 29607
  864.626.5252
• Big Air Spartanburg / Arena X
  660 Spartan Blvd, Suite 200
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.580.6462

Find out more on the Big Air website.

Hot Wheels Skating Center offers a variety of party packages, including private parties and public parties during weekend open skate sessions. Amenities include a party room, pizza, and more!

Birthday party packages start at $120 (weekdays) and $175 (weekends)
party packages vary

Summer birthdays are perfect for this seasonal waterpark in Duncan. Prices range from $220-350. A birthday cake, cookie or cupcakes are the only items that may be brought into the park for the celebration (they will store it for you); concessions are available inside the park.  Stoneledge Park and Playground is just outside Shipwreck Cove and offers additional options for parties.

The Spartanburg Science Center is a downtown museum with live animal exhibits, an extensive collection of fossils, bones, rocks and minerals, and engaging children’s activities like engineering challenges. With only $5 admission and Free Family Saturdays once a month, put this place on your list to encourage a love of science in your children!

Birthday Parties: Stare at the stars. Play with robots. Create chemical reactions. Spartanburg Science Center adds intrigue to any birthday party! Whether you’re a kid in age or in your spirit of wonder, celebrate with the Spartanburg Science Center for an extra element of surprise and excitement.

Field Trips: Offers standards-based, hands-on science education for groups aged Kindergarten – 8th Grade. Programs can be held at the Science Center, they can come to you, or you can work with them to arrange field trips to natural habitats.

Homeschool: The Spartanburg Science Center offers grade-level field trip programs in all major fields of science, and they are sometimes able to host homeschool family groups on days when not normally open to the public. Contact jschmid@spartanburgsciencecenter.org with inquiries.

Summer Camps: Be on the lookout for STEAM Summer Camps at the Spartanburg Science Center, featuring a wide array of topics for rising K4 through rising 8th grade. Previous camps have covered animals, LEGO Robotics, Minecraft, coding, pre-algebra readiness, the solar system, nature walks, and much more.

Location:

• 200 East St. John Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.583.2777

Visit the Spartanburg Science Center website for more information.

YMCA Spartanburg at the Middle Tyger branch offers  Zumba Party dancing or Kindergym Party tumbling, jumping through fun obstacle courses! Parties are 2 hours long. Members get a discounted rate.

This restaurant combines a casual kid-friendly experience with pizza and a large arcade space.

Various birthday party packages accommodate a range of party sizes and budgets. All parties include pizza, drinks, and game cards as well as the ticket blaster experience for the birthday child!

Chuck E. Cheese opens two hours early on the first Sunday of the month for Sensory Sensitive Sundays. During these events, lighting and noise will be reduced to accommodate children with special needs, while the usual food and games are available.

Upstate SC Locations:

• Greenville, SC
  253 Congaree Road
  Greenville, SC 29607
  864.297.6400
• Spartanburg, SC
  660 Spartan Boulevard, Suite 250
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.574.4748

For more information, visit the Chuck E. Cheese website.

Numerous pavilions and meeting rooms are available; see prices, availability and reserve online through the Spartanburg County Parks Department portal.

Find big birthday fun at The Big E!

Birthday party package options include bowling, indoor playland, movies, mini golf, or their ropes course.
Party package prices start at $237.02 + tax for 10 guests
No outside food allowed (except cakes/cupcakes)

Over 21 parks and facilities are available for rent through the City of Greer. Check online for fee schedules for residents and non-residents.

Numerous parks and recreation centers available. Park Reservations are subject to availability. You can reserve a space through the online portal.

Would Your Little Princess like to see Elsa and get Snowflake glitter tattoos and Tiaras?
Choose ANY Disney style PRINCESS!
Got a Super Hero in training?  Want Real Live Spiderman or BATMAN to Show Up?

East Main Arts can even build your child’s party around their favorite things as a deluxe theme party! Basic craft and clay project parties are also available. Tween and Teen party packages are also available.

Party packages start at $165, with themed parties starting at $185

With a rink and playground, this Moore location is great for birthday parties. Providing several packages, these parties include a lot of bells and whistles. Book online or by phone. Cake, ice cream and treat bags are the only outside food allowed.

Create a Cutie  is a mobile build a stuffed animal party that brings all the fun to your event! Children will pick an animal of their choice, stuff it with our stuffing machine, choose from accessories like heart inserts, outfits, birth certificates, collars and bags and and love their new friend!

With several different packages to choose from and a variety of stuffed animals, you are sure to find the perfect fit for your child’s birthday party.

The Painted Palmetto is a family-friendly art studio offering children’s art classes, adult art classes, open studio days, and birthday parties for people of all ages.

Location:

• 200 Ezell Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.285.0220

For more information, visit The Painted Palmetto website.

Arts in Motion offers Dance and Play Birthday Parties with different themes. Contact the studio for more information.

Rollin’ Birdies is an interactive Mobile Golf Simulator that will bring a full golf experience to you with indoor and outdoor setups.
Good for all ages for birthday parties, special occasions, festivals, school events, and more.
Birthday party event packages available

This rental company rents out high-quality inflatable and rock walls for parties. Rentals include

• huge rock walls
• inflatables/ bounce houses (moonbounces)
• obstacle courses
• dry slides
• water slides
• carnival rides
• interactive inflatable games

From inflatables to carnival games, fun foods to dunk tanks, they deliver throughout the Carolinas specializing in birthday parties, school carnivals, church events, company picnics and more.

River Bend is a private wingshooting preserve tucked away among 550 rolling acres of the South Carolina foothills. River Bend’s specialty is in quail, pheasant, chukar, duck, deer, turkey hunting and sporting clays, but also offers paintball, a pistol & rifle range, exclusive access to private golf courses, dining and overnight lodging. Call or email to plan a customized birthday experience!

This art studio in Spartanburg offers pottery painting and the occasional hands-on clay day, as well as special events.

They offer a wide variety of art classes involving clay and canvases with special kids events and homeschool days. On Fridays throughout the school year, homeschool students are welcome to explore their artistic sides between 11 am and 2 pm–and receive a 20% discount.

Hearts of Clay also offers several birthday party packages. All project materials are included and birthday child receives a special gift. Outside snack & decorations welcome, and Hearts of Clay will clean up the mess.

Location:

• 660 Spartan Boulevard, Suite 200
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.576.2228

Find out more on the Hearts of Clay website.