How do I choose the right type of birthday party for my child?

Consider your child’s interests, age, and the number of guests when deciding on a party type. Some kids enjoy active play, while others prefer arts, crafts, or themed celebrations. Our birthday party guide offers ideas to match different personalities and age groups.

When should I start planning a birthday party?

Planning early gives you more options for venues, activities, and invitations. Starting at least a few weeks in advance allows time for organizing decorations, food, and entertainment. Our guide provides a step-by-step approach to make planning stress-free.

What types of entertainers can make a kids’ birthday party more fun?

Entertainment can add a special touch to any kids birthday party in Adelaide. Options include magicians, clowns, musicians, storytellers, face painters, animal encounters, or interactive workshops. Different entertainers can help match the party theme and age group. Find a party entertainer or performer here

How do I choose the right venue for a kids’ birthday party?

When choosing a kids party venue, consider the number of guests, the type of activities, and whether you prefer indoor or outdoor spaces. Look for venues that offer flexibility, safety, and facilities like toilets and seating. Our guide provides tips for finding venues that suit different party styles and budgets. Find a party venue to suit here

Can I have a kids party in a playground?

A park is a great place for a birthday party and we’ve put together a list of our favourite Adelaide parks for your next kids birthday party. Fenced, shaded, BBQ facilities, clean amenities, grassy areas – these parks have got everything you need for a great day.

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ADELAIDE PARTY HIRE AND PARTY ENTERTAINERS

Hire the party professionals. Surprise and delight your little lad or lady by adding something extra special to their birthday event. Balloons to face painting, bouncy castle hire to one-of-a-kind invitations, professional party props and entertainers are a special treat to make your kids party unforgettable. With something to suit every theme you’ll please the superheroes to the princesses and everyone in between.

Little Mouse Teahouse Enchanting Birthday Parties

Little Mouse Teahouse brought to you by b. Food Design and Catering, offers truly enchanted tea party birthday experiences for children and adults alike across Adelaide. Expect to be transported into a whimsical world of magic and delight. Their team of party planners...

Glitter Pickle Kids Adelaide Birthday Parties

Looking to create a birthday party full of excitement, laughter, and unforgettable moments? Glitter Pickle Kids Entertainment specialises in high-energy, interactive experiences that kids absolutely love. With a vibrant lineup of character entertainers – including...

Dino Rangers Birthday Parties Adelaide

Looking for a birthday party that’s full of wonder, fun, and adventure? The Adelaide Dino Rangers bring the prehistoric world to life with their adorable baby dinosaurs – the ultimate party guests that kids can pat, cuddle, and play with! Dino Rangers lead the fun...

Wilbur’s Wildlife – Native Animal Encounter Birthday Parties

Wilbur's Wildlife is the up-close native animal experience that comes to you. They will bring along 8-10 of their friendly native animals for a hands-on experience where your child and their friends will get to pat and hold the animals. Their group of animal...

Rock About – Portable Rock Climbing Walls

Looking for a show-stopping attraction that’s fun, safe, and unforgettable? Rock About brings the thrill of rock climbing straight to your event anywhere in South Australia! They provide two state-of-the-art portable rock-climbing walls (8-meter-high and...

Kids Go Kart Hire Birthday Parties

Here's something new to the kids birthday party scene in Adelaide. Kids Go Kart Hire delivers exciting, safe and hassle-free Go Karting experiences for children aged 3 – 12. Perfect for kids birthday parties, private events, festivals, school programs and more. Their...

Sarai and Braids

Looking for the ultimate birthday experience? Sarai and Braids will bring the glam to your next birthday party with fully hosted pamper parties your kids will absolutely love! Each party includes a luxe set-up with robes, headbands, and mini champagne glasses for that...

Classic Carriage Drives – Unicorn Tea Party

Every little girl dreams of a magical birthday surrounded by unicorns (ok, maybe not every little girl, but mine certainly did), fairy tales, and a world of wonder. At Classic Carriage Drives in the stunning Adelaide Hills, that dream became a reality. Libby has...

Tent Events – Unique and Stylish Bell Tent Events

Tent Events is a family run Adelaide Business. Specialising in Bell Tents and with 50 tents in three different sizes, they have a package that will suit all spaces and events. They do all age Birthdays, chill out and picnic spaces, Sleepover Birthdays, Family...

Charm Bracelet Birthday Parties by WanderCharm

Looking for a unique and hands-on party idea that’s full of sparkle and charm (literally)? WanderCharm Parties bring the fun to you! We recently had the absolute pleasure of having Jem from WanderCharm host a birthday party, and let us tell you – it was something...

Construction Birthdays with Junior Tradies

Junior Tradies is a Construction-Themed Birthday Party, for Kids who like to build! Watch the kid’s excited faces as they get ready to start building on their own worksite. It’s an amazing and unique experience full of interactive play. Wearing Hi-Vis Vests &...

ArtVibe – Personalised, Hand Drawn Canvases

ArtVibe is our new go-to for personalised gifts or party favours in Adelaide! Sylvie is one talented lady, turning her art skills into personalised keepsakes that kids get to colour and decorate themselves! Order personalised canvasses from ArtVibe for a present or...

Tagsy – the most unique birthday party idea in Adelaide!

What Will You Paint for Your Birthday Party? Say goodbye to cookie-cutter parties and hello to personalised artistry! Tagsy’s birthday packages allow kids to unleash their creativity as they paint and customise their very own TOTE BAGS, PENCIL CASES, and even high-top...

Three Daisies

Creating Fun. Inspiring Creativity. Three Daisies is a place to find the perfect party favours! Three Daisies was created by Adelaide Mum, Sarah, as part of a quest to find a better way to create party bags for her children’s birthday celebrations. Sarah wishes she...

Bubble House Adelaide, Kids Party Hire

Bubble House Adelaide is the latest in party trends and guaranteed to be a showstopper at your next event! It’s the biggest and only of its kind in Adelaide, at a whopping 4 metres wide and 3.3 metres tall, it is sure to provide endless fun and entertainment for all...

Braids to Kill Birthday Parties

Here's a party idea worth getting tangled up about - fun and stylish nonetheless. A unique suggestion for those who love looking and feeling fabulous. Imagine stopping traffic with brightly-coloured, beautiful braided hairstyles that allow you to express creativity...

Bop Till You Drop – Disco, Slime, Science Parties

Bop till you Drop provide stress-free party entertainment for your child's birthday. You will actually get to relax, take photos and socialise with your guests, as Bop till you Drop have a team of highly professional entertainers who know exactly how to keep children...

WHERE TO PARTY

Kids Party Venues in Adelaide. Good parties are messy parties. So spare yourself the tidy up and hold your next kids birthday party at one of Adelaide’s best party venues. From self-catering to fully catered options there’s a venue to suit every theme and budget. Train parties, trampoline parties, bouncing parties, craft parties… booking a party venue means the kids can have fun while parents relax and enjoy some time out. Win-win we say.

Flower Fairy Birthday Tea Party at Shimmering Pines Farm

Children can step into a world of magic, beauty, and wonder with the Flower Fairy Birthday Tea...

Birthday Parties at Christies Beach Hotel

Christies Beach Hotel offers a relaxed and family-friendly setting for children’s birthday...

Parties at AFL Max

The party range at AFL Max offers something for everyone, from the dancer in your family to the...

Kids Birthday Parties at Crafternoon Co.

At Crafternoon Co, celebrating isn’t just what they do - it’s in their glitter-coated DNA. Led by...

Unforgettable Kids Parties at B.Curious Adelaide

B.Curious Adelaide takes the stress out of party planning and turns birthdays into unforgettable,...

OLON – Soccer & Virtual Reality Parties, Adelaide

Throw the ultimate birthday bash with OLON’s soccer and virtual reality party packages. Your child...

Party at West Beach Mini Golf

Outdoors and located no less than 200metres from the beach, West Beach Mini Golf is great fun for...

Fox in a Box Birthday Parties

Why Escape Rooms Are the Ultimate Kids’ Party Idea Escape rooms are an unforgettable way for kids...

Party Time @ Woodhouse Adventure Park

Calling all adventurers celebrating their birthday - it's time to round up some friends for fun at...

Host the Ultimate Kids Party at P1 Entertainment Complex!

Looking for a kids birthday party venue that’s bursting with fun, thrills, and non-stop action? P1...

Classic Carriage Drives – Unicorn Tea Party

Every little girl dreams of a magical birthday surrounded by unicorns (ok, maybe not every little...

Birthday Parties at Star Academy

Looking for the ultimate party destination for your child’s next birthday? Look no further than...

Kids Birthday Parties at McGregor’s

Looking for a fun and stress-free venue to host a child’s next birthday party? McGregor's Private...

Birthday Parties at Escape Hunt

Escape Hunt Adelaide is the home of Adelaide’s most exciting escape rooms, located in the heart of...

Parties at Toddler Sense

When looking for a location for my sons joint 1st and 3rd birthday party I knew I wanted something...

Birthday Parties at Timezone and Zone Bowling

With customisable party packages to suit kids and teens, and options tailored to every gaming and...

Birthday Parties at Little Rockets Munno Para & Barossa Valley

Birthday parties have never been easier with Little Rockets Munno Para or Barossa indoor play...

Private Screening Birthday Parties at Palace Nova Cinemas

Private Screening Birthday Parties are available at Palace Nova Cinemas!Mention Kids in Adelaide...

Birthday Parties at The Hahndorf Farm Barn

The Hahndorf Farm Barn offer both fully-catered and self-catered birthday parties. Fun-filled...

Gymnastics Birthday Parties

Is there a better way to celebrate your child’s birthday than jumping in a GIANT foam pit? Not to...

Host an Unforgettable Birthday Party at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary!

Experience a unique birthday celebration at Warrawong Wildlife Sanctuary, where children can enjoy...

Birthday Parties at Bazinga!

If you haven't been to Bazinga Trading Cards, Collectibles & Arcade in Munno Para or their...

Pamper Parties at Dream Cuts!

Have you been to Adelaide's newest kid's hair salon yet? Dream Cuts at Westfield Marion aren't...

Cirkidz – Circus Parties

Hire entertainment? Nah, let your child BE the entertainment! A Cirkidz Circus School birthday...

Mini Golf Birthday Parties at Hey Caddy, West Lakes

Let your kiddos part-ee at Hey Caddy West Lakes for their next birthday. Hey Caddy’s caddies are...

Birthday Parties at TreeClimb Adelaide, Salisbury and Kuitpo Forest are Sky High Outdoor fun!

Take your pick! TreeClimb Adelaide, TreeClimb Salisbury and TreeClimb Kuitpo Forest offer Birthday...

A Magical Party at Uniqorn Eats

Hold onto your unicorn horns because we just threw the best birthday bash at our kids’ all-time...

Birthday Parties at Cleland Wildlife Park

Welcome to one of the most relaxing kids parties you will ever host, with all the serenity of the...

The Enchanted Palace Children’s Disco Parties

Does your child enjoy singing and dancing to the latest music, as well as songs from their...

Party at SHANX Mini Golf, Regency Park + Little Para

SHANX Parties are all about having fun outdoors. There is a range of affordable children’s...

The Best Birthday Parties are at BOUNCE Inc Marleston & Greenacres!

Every BOUNCE party is uniquely different and totally awesome. Their job as your host is to make...

Bop Till You Drop – Disco, Slime, Science Parties

Bop till you Drop provide stress-free party entertainment for your child's birthday. You will...

Birthday Parties at Cafe Bonython

Thinking of a playground party, but can't really be bothered carting ALL of the food and drink and...

Birthday Parties at Event Cinemas

KIDS BIRTHDAYS AT THE MOVIES Make your children’s birthday one to remember at the movies!Event...

ADELAIDE CAKE MAKERS

The birthday cake is the main event at a kids birthday party and it’s what the birthday girl or boy looks forward to the most – maybe apart from the pressies! There’s a bit of pressure coming up with the perfect cake and lets face it, not all of us have the energy or the gift of the bake. So if you’re a little challenged in the kitchen, before you go dusting off the Women’s Weekly Celebration cake book for another #bakefail – why not let the pros take care of it for you? From specialty cakes and cupcakes to cake toppers and DIY themed cake kits, there’s birthday cake options for everyone. And if you’re after something non cakey for your next kids birthday party there are some cake alternatives below too. Donuts anyone……

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PARTY PARKS

Great parks for birthday parties in Adelaide. A park is a top location for a birthday party and we’ve put together a list of our favourite Adelaide parks for your next kids party. Fenced, shaded, BBQ facilities, clean amenities, grassy areas – these parks have everything you need for a great day. No need to clean the house before the party… and clean it again afterwards. Make the most of Adelaide’s big open spaces and let the kids party and go crazy outdoors.

our favourite party parks here

PARTY FOOD

Simple and tasty recipes perfect for kid’s parties. Party food. It’s not just all cupcakes and fairy bread (although they are definitely a favourite around here) Get creative in the kitchen with these great kids party recipes. Whether you’re after traditional party fare or super healthy options, our party recipe ideas are sure to inspire.

birthday party food ideas here