Oh, they grow up so fast! All the more reason to cherish special occasions and celebrate every milestone, right? If you’re looking for some inspiration for an unforgettable birthday for your kid(s), you’ve come to the right place. Check out these fun ideas that’ll have grown-ups and kids alike partying the day away.
Transport them to a magical world with Enchanted Enterprises
Always meet your heroes… when it’s your birthday, at least! Give your little one the gift of meeting their favourite character or of celebrating their special day in a fantasy world thanks to these top-notch, detailed immersive experiences! From princesses to superheroes, Hogwarts to fairies, there’s something for every child. Find a whole new world here.
đź“ŤWindsor, Brisbane
Have an electrifying time at Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq
Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq doubles as both a circus-themed arcade and bar — in other words, it’s perfect for the birthday kid, but also plenty to do for adults adults, with more than enough activities for an amazing time! The dazzling Bowen Hills space features plenty of old-school arcade games such as Mario Kart, Hungry Hungry Hippo and Connect 4 Hoops, as well as ten-pin bowling lanes, karaoke, virtual reality experiences, party rooms and more!
đź“Ť3/30 King Street, Bowen Hills
Give them a rush at Dopamine Land
Take the birthday kid to explore Dopamine Land, an immersive journey set across 10 distinctively themed rooms. The experience uses all four senses to create a space of fun and playfulness. Traverse through a luminous forest, inhaling the fragrance of fresh pine needles, or venture into a ball pit with funky disco tunes! Secure your spot here!
đź“ŤUptown, 91 Queen St, Brisbane CBD
Show them your love at Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
If your little one loves animals, a visit to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary is the perfect way to make them feel seen on their day! The lush Sanctuary offers the chance to get up close to koalas, kangaroos and watch platypus, sheepdogs, and birds of prey in action. There are even specialised programs for kids of all ages, which you can check out here.
đź“Ť708 Jesmond Rd, Fig Tree Pocket
Skip the birthday cake and go to a kids cooking class
If you’ve got a culinary enthusiast at home and want to celebrate their interest and help them learn a news skill, Karen Browne at Come and Cook offers classes for kids and teens, where they develop hands-on cooking skills in a fun and friendly environment! The classes take place in Come and Cook’s purpose-built kitchen, and they even have special birthday cooking parties.
đź“Ť11 Grenoble St, The Gap
Give them an out-of-this-world day at Area 51
They’ve got the energy for it, especially on their birthday, so why not let the kids run around at Area 51, a space of this world? High ropes, trampolines, mega slides, and more, it is every kid’s dream in this alien-themed play centre. But don’t worry, it’s not just for kids! There’s an Alien Bar for parents to relax while they keep an eye on the youngsters, so it’ll be a party for everyone! Celebrate childhood fun and book your tickets here.
đź“Ť51 Kingston Road, Underwood, Brisbane
Have a hole-in-one celebration at mini golf
A colourful, whimsical world awaits at mini golf courses, which will take your little one on a mini — yet hugely fun — journey of competition. Create memories as sweet as birthday cake at Victoria Park’s 18-hole mini golf course, or another one of Brisbane’s best putt putts!
đź“ŤVictoria Park, 309 Herston Rd, Herston
Create a special birthday memory at a Resin Art Class
Freeze a memento of the little one’s special day by making your own resin art at this workshop. From colourful coasters to mesmerizing wall art, the possibilities are endless and will let them express their personality and creativy! You’ll be guided by experts and get all the materials you need and, best of all, not having to clean up after! Secure your spots here.
đź“ŤShop 2B 826 Ann Street
Embrace the mess at DIY Invasion
Let all of the chaos and energy out guilt-free at Splatter and Splash Room. Housed inside DIY Invasion, an art workshop hub just 40 minutes south of Brisbane, this colourful space allows you to choose your own background tunes so you can hurl paint bombs at your loved ones to the perfect soundtrack and revel in the mess. It’s every kid’s dream! Get the fun started here!
đź“ŤShop 4/2 Christensen Rd, Stapylton
Have a flippin’ fun time at Flipside Circus
Soar through the skies, learn how to juggle, fly over the mini tramp, and top it off with a human pyramid. Flipside Circus will turn the whole party into acrobats — at least for the day! Introduce your kids to skills like tumbling and aerials at a birthday party like no other.
đź“ŤBrisbane Circus Centre at Northshore, 221 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton
Be anything but blue at Bluey’s World
Recently named one of the top places in the world, the much-anticipated immersive experience Bluey’s World is a must-visit, and what better way to give your little one a magical world than to plunge them into their favourite TV show? Walk around and interact with life-size sets of Bluey and Bingo’s playroom and bedroom, the family lounge room, as well as the backyard with the poinciana tree in it. Get your tickets for the perfect outing for the perfect day!
đź“ŤNorthshore Pavilion, 281 MacArthur Avenue, Hamilton