Birthday Parties in Spartanburg, SC

Wishing for the perfect place to celebrate your child’s birthday? Let The Children’s Museum of the Upstate host your party!

Available at both TCMU locations, all 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!

Book a party in Greenville or Spartanburg.

Want to avoid the crowds and create the experience of a lifetime? Host a private, after-hours party or sleepover and you’ll have the whole place to yourself! You and your guests will receive all the perks above, plus full access to the museum. Learn more about sleepovers and after-hours parties here.

Celebrate in a different way by joining Geo’s Birthday Club  and getting free entry to the Children’s Museum on your birthday.

Welcome to a world of enchantment with Once Upon A Dream Parties! We don’t just bring fairy tale characters to life; we sprinkle magic into every moment. Our specialty? Creating magical princess appearances and unforgettable entertainment that will leave your little princess starry-eyed.

Picture this: Your next birthday party transformed into a royal extravaganza, complete with your favorite princess gracing the event! Or, let the enchantment unfold at our whimsical location.  We’re not just about appearances; we weave a tapestry of enchantment with dress-up, games, face painting, and a treasure chest of entertainment options. Our enchantment spreads across the Upstate and its neighboring areas!

And don’t worry about the details; that’s our job! While you snap precious photos and soak in the joy, we handle everything. 

Choose from our array of party packages designed to fit every budget and need, ensuring your celebration is as unique as your child’s dreams. 

But the magic doesn’t stop there! Throughout the year, our enchanting cast makes appearances at various events, spreading fairy tale wonder wherever they go. And for those who want to carry a piece of enchantment home, explore our collection of princess dresses! 

Let us be your partners in making your child’s special day truly unforgettable. Together, we’ll create cherished memories that will last a lifetime. 

Ready to embark on this magical journey? Visit our website to discover more and book your party today! 

Give your child the birthday they will never forget with a Wildlife Geeks Adventure Party! Your child will be the star of the show and exclusively interact with a variety of animal friends from around the world. Audience volunteers are part of the action, too! The birthday boy or girl chooses the animals that come – will it be Choopie the capybara or Julien the new baby ring tailed lemur? Find out in person what the fox says or how it feels to pet a gator’s tail! Whether your child prefers cute and fluffy, scaly and slithery, or a mix of both, they will have so much fun being the Wildlife Geek’s special assistant that they won’t know they’re learning!

To top off the joy, we bring a special gift just for the birthday girl or boy. Most of our animals are rescues with great stories to tell. Most importantly, Wildlife Geeks is USDA licensed, inspected, and fully insured.

Book your adventure today at wildlifegeeks.com or call/text 843.592.8079.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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

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.

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

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

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!

For Party Inquiries: greenvillesc@wineanddesign.com | spartanburgsc@wineanddesign.com

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.

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

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.

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

Customizable birthday parties for the movie-loving child!

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

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

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 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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rents bounce houses and other party supplies; delivery 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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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 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.