Play Venue Parties in Spartanburg

Wishing for the perfect place to celebrate your child’s birthday? Let The Children’s Museum of the Upstate host your party! Book a party in Greenville or Spartanburg.

Want to avoid the crowds and create a once-in-a-lifetime experience? Host a private party or sleepover, and you’ll have the whole place to yourself!

From the personalization in the room to the fantastic party host, every detail was taken care of for our party. It was so fun seeing our daughter’s name on the screen and the chalkboard that everyone could sign was great! The kids and adults alike had a fantastic time, and the room was a perfect size! I loved everything about this party–TCMU is the best place we’ve been to for a children’s party.

— Kristi

All TCMU Birthday Parties Include:

• Fully decorated, safe, & private party room
• All-day access to the museum for all guests
• Dedicated party host to manage setup, cleanup, & facilitation
• Cupcake for each child
• Special TCMU gift bag for the birthday child
• Optional activity add-ons featuring a dino dig, art projects, Legos and more!

Top Questions Parents Ask About TCMU Birthday Parties:

Can we bring extra food and drinks? Yes! Each party gets a cart for loading in your own food, drinks, and gifts.

Do activity add-ons cost extra? Yes, add-ons are priced separately at checkout, and TCMU recommends one per party.

What if we need to change our party date? Parties aren’t refunded, but they can be rescheduled within the same calendar year.

Best For: Young kids who love hands-on, imaginative play
Location: 300 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601 & 130 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306
Website: tcmupstate.org

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)

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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)