August 20, 2020
Piece of cake, baby! No matter their interest, the weather, or your budget… All you need to throw the perfect birthday bash is right here.
(!) Not open or holding parties as of press time, but confirmed or anticipated.
ACTIVE PARTIES (NO SITTING ALLOWED)
Adventure Quest Laser Tag
1200 Clearview Parkway, Ste. 1106, Harahan
504.207.4444
lasertagnola.com
Play laser tag in ancient Mayan surroundings, as well as Cosmic Golf and bumper cars under black lights. Plus, arcade parties for younger kids.
Airline Skate
6711 Airline Drive, Metairie
504.733.2248
airlineskatecenternola.com
Have public or private skate parties, bring your own cake and purchase pizza.
(!) All Star Gymnastics
2073 Bonn St., Harvey
504.328.3838
allstargymnola.com
allstargymnola@gmail.com
With a mission to provide a fun and safe environment where children can learn to enjoy and benefit from physical activity. Parties held on Saturdays and Sundays.
Big Easy Sportsplex
800 Webb St., Jefferson
504.733.0046
bigeasysportsplex.com
parties@bigeasysportsplex.com
Includes time on the field or court (your choice), plus soft drinks. A game facilitator will help with on-field play, while a host or hostess will coordinate everything else. At press time, parties are limited to 50 people.
(!) Bookoo Bounce
5604 Blessey St., Elmwood
504.835.6424
bookoobounce.com
Indoor inflatable playground and party place. Parties are private and the professional staff takes care of everything. Just mail the invitations (which are provided).
Bounce de Lis
4001 General DeGaulle Drive, Ste. J, New Orleans
504.570.6385
Bouncedelis.com
bdlparties@gmail.com
Open play and private party venue with inflatables, jumps, hoops, slides, TVs, Internet, and more. Various party packages available.
City Putt
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans
504.483.9385
neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/city-putt
A 36-hole mini golf complex with two courses. City Putt’s Clubhouse has two party rooms available to rent and birthday/event packages available.
Colonial Lanes
6601 Jefferson Highway, Harahan
504.737.2400
colonialbowling.net
Two hours of bowling fun, with two or four lanes available for your party. Bumper bowling for children ages 7 and younger is available, too.
Elevation Station – Northshore
250 Northpointe Court, Covington
985.214.1888
elevationstation.com/northshore
Offering a giant open jump space, obstacle course, gladiator pits, dodgeball courts, and basketball courts. There’s a Kiddie Corner and Kid Zone for jumpers 6 and under.
Elmwood Gymnastics Academy
700 Elmwood Blvd., Ste. C, Harahan
504.733.4496
ochsnerfitness.com/elmwood-gymnastics-academy
eschott@ochsner.org
Be the next Olympian and play on trampolines, bars, rope swing, balance beam, and spacewalk.
Fulton Alley
600 Fulton St., New Orleans
504.493.7706
fultonalley.com
Fulton Alley is open for private parties and events only. Contact events@fultonalley.com to make a reservation.
(!) Gym Rompers
5212 S.Claiborne Ave., New Orleans
504.481.0835
gymrompersfun.com
Kids will enjoy singing, musical instruments, puppets, bubbles, and more than 50 pieces of equipment to play on.
(!) New Orleans JCC – Uptown
5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504.897.0143
(!) Goldring-Woldenberg JCC
3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie
504.887-5158
nojcc.org
Parties are designed for children ages 3 and older. Parties can include gymnastics, arts and crafts, swimming, and many other kid-friendly activities. **2020 Update** As of June 3rd, the JCC will not administer Guest Passes. Members who wish to use the facility must make a reservation, sign a waiver, and have their temperature taken. Masks are strongly encouraged but not required.
The Little Gym
51 Park Place Drive, Ste. C, Covington
985.871.8989
thelittlegym.com/thenorthshorela
tlgthenorthshorela@thelittlegym.com
The Little Gym offers birthday parties to celebrate your child’s special day and seasonal camps to cure the boredom blues.
Love Swimming
5221 S. Front St., New Orleans
504.891.4662
loveswimming.com
For kids of all ages (even the littlest tots with their parents), and staffed by lifeguards and a gamemaster to lead fun activities.
Mandeville Sports Complex
23052 Highway 1088, Mandeville
985.727.7277
mandevillesportscomplex.com
Offering four unique party packages. All parties include paper products, balloon bouquets, pizza, pitchers of unlimited beverages, cakes and ice cream, party favors, and party host(s).
Nola Kidsground
5700 Citrus Blvd., Elmwood
504.354.9528
nolakidsground.com
info@nolakidsground.com
Indoor playground that allows children to discover, explore, imagine, and spark creativity through play.
Skate Country Westbank
1100 Terry Parkway, Gretna
504.392.2227
skatecountrywb.com
Party packages include food, drink and skating. It’s extra to have the rink to yourself. Online party bookings are available.
Spirit Professionals – Northshore
610 Deer Cross Court, Madisonville
985.888.6565
Spiritprofessionals.com
joseph@spiritprofessionals.com
Celebrate your party like a Ninja Warrior. Participants will be instructed on Ninja Warrior skills and then timed on an obstacle course run through. Bookings available on the website.
Surge Trampoline
6930 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie
504.267.3898
surgeneworleans.com
A cutting-edge entertainment, fitness, and sports facility featuring a venue for active social outings, intense workouts, and awesome birthday parties. Come enjoy the high-flying fun.
ADVENTUROUS PARTIES
(!) Audubon Aquarium of the Americas
1 Canal St., New Orleans
800.774.7394
auduboninstitute.org
Have your birthday celebration with the penguins, fish, and sharks. The private party room offers a porthole window looking into the Gulf of Mexico exhibit.
(!) Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium
423 Canal St., New Orleans
800.774.7394
auduboninstitute.org
Enjoy a special party room in addition to the spectacular butterfly garden and hands-on bug encounters.
Cajun Encounters
55345 U.S. Highway 90 E., Slidell
504.834.1770
cajunencounters.com
Quiet flat boats with canopies protect children from the elements while allowing an up-close wild animals experience — see giant alligators eat and watch a bald eagle swoop down and catch fish.
(!) Insta-Gator Ranch
74645 Allen Road, Covington
985.892.3669
insta-gatorranch.com
info@insta-gatorranch.com
Parties include an 8-inch by 10-inch photo of the birthday child holding a gator, use of the picnic area and soccer field, invitation template, and a full year membership for the birthday child.
Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour
6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway, Marrero
504.689.4186
jeanlafitteswamptour.com
Experience a real-life Cajun encounter on comfortable and spacious swamp boats while meandering deep into Louisiana’s mysterious and picturesque bayous.
(!) Louisiana SPCA
1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans
504.368.5191
la-spca.org/party
A fun and educational hands-on animal experience. An extra bonus for animal lovers, the Birthday Pawty booking fee will help the thousands of companion animals in the facility’s care each year.
New Orleans Paddlewheels
365 Canal St., Ste. 2350, New Orleans
504.529.4567
creolequeen.com
Have your party aboard the Creole Queen or take a thrilling ride through the swamps with the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour.
(!) NOLA Motorsports Park
11075 Nicolle Blvd., Avondale
833.857.2357
Nolamotor.com
info@nolamotor.com
Have a Geaux Karting party this year. Parties include a reserved race for up to 15 people, as well as a party room and pizzas.
NOLA Paddleboards
3536B Toulouse St., Ste. B, New Orleans
504.717.8847
nolapaddleboards.com
Bring your party to Bayou St. John for smooth water paddling in the middle of New Orleans. Sessions last for 75 minutes and begin with a complimentary lesson.
Pony Tales
156 Bertucci Lane, St. Rose
504.469.0148
ponytalesbirthdays.com
ponytalesnola@aol.com
Ponies delivered to you for all occasions, or have a pony (or wagon) riding party at the barn.
Splendor Farms
27329 Mill Creek Road, Bush
985.886.3747
splendorfarms.com
Private farm visits with the popular “Spend the Day” package and trail rides are available for small groups. Also open for birthday parties.
CREATIVE PARTIES (ARTS, CRAFTS, TREATS, & MORE)
(!) Camp Girl Biz
5200 Highway 22, Ste. 6 and 7, Mandeville
985.705.9288
campgirlbiz.com
All parties are designed to go with the personality of the birthday girl. Every party starts with a colorful beading necklace activity.The party concludes with a fashion show and dancing.
(!) Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania St., New Orleans
504.894.8680
6260 Vicksburg St., New Orleans
504.482.2924
creolecreamery.com
Have a party at this ice cream parlor, where children can create their own ice cream sundaes or see how ice cream is made.
(!) Glitter ‘n’ Glitz
601 Behrman Hwy., Suite 7, Gretna
504.701.5268
Glitternglitzkids.com
An upscale kids spa/accessories boutique. Party options include “sip and paint,” “glam,” “bestie spa day,” and more!
La Petite Palace
5928 W. Metairie Ave., Ste. 3, Metairie
504.457.1608
lapetitepalacenola.com
Your birthday princess, fairy, or fashionista will enjoy a private party with dress-up, games, and tea; a painting party; an ice cream sundae party; and even parties for boys.
(!) Little Pnuts Party Boutique
400 Harrison Ave., New Orleans
504.267.5083
littlepnutstoyshoppe.com
Plan your event based on a theme and activity you choose. Show up ready for fun.
Lola’s Art Experience
2637 Florida St., Mandeville
985.778.2020
lolasartstudios.com
lolasartexperience@gmail.com
A family-owned paint-your-own ceramics, glass, and canvas studio offering classes, party space rental, special events, and more. Come in and let your creativity shine.
Louisiana Children’s Museum
City Park New Orleans
15 Henry Thomas Drive, New Orleans
504.523.1357
lcm.org/birthdays
See the website or contact the museum directly for full information on party offerings.
(!) Luv 2 Play
6851 Veterans Blvd., Metairie
504.267.7263
luv2play.com/metairie
An indoor playground area for kids of all ages. Choose from three different party room packages, or take-home summer sandcastle kits for children.
Mad Science
Serving all of Southeast Louisiana
504.345.2602
madscience.org/sela
Parties offer cool science experiments with a certified Mad Scientist. Interactive party time and a fun take-home item are a winning combo. Options include themed take-home party kits.
Painting with a Twist – Metairie
4931 W Esplanade Ave, Ste. D, Metairie
504.832.5536
metairie@paintingwithatwist.com
Painting with a Twist – Gretna
1900 Lafayette St., Ste. 2A, Gretna
504.361.0574
Painting with a Twist – Mandeville
2121 North Causeway Blvd., Mandeville
985.626.6272
paintingwithatwist.com
Parties for kids turning ages 7 and older. The birthday child chooses the painting. Guests are free to bring food and drink. For a take-home twist at home kit, contact twistathome@paintingwithatwist.com.
Posh Paint Pub
3218 Taft Park, Metairie
504.835.4155
poshpaintpub.com
Great pottery, canvas painting, or clay parties — for kids and adults.
Prytania Theatre
5339 Prytania St., New Orleans
504.891.2787
theprytania.com
info@thepyrtania.com
Rent the Uptown, single-screen movie theater for special screenings.
FAIR WEATHER (OUTDOOR) PARTIES
(!) Longue Vue House and Gardens
7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans
504.488.5488
longuevue.com
Garden birthday celebrations offer children interactive activities that allow imaginative exploration.
New Orleans City Park
1 Palm Drive, New Orleans
504.482.4888
neworleanscitypark.com
Have your child’s next birthday at Storyland, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, City Putt, or the Train Garden.
Woodlake Swim & Tennis Club
82 Sequoia St., Kenner
504.467.5899
clubwoodlake.com
party@clubwoodlake.com
Choose from pools, sport courts, covered decks, and a spacious clubhouse to create your perfect party.
PARTIES AT HOME (TALENT AND RENTALS)
About to Bounce
504.914.6489
abouttobounce.com
joe@abouttobounce.com
Full-service inflatable party supply rental company that also offers a variety of games, carnival food machines, and tables and chairs.
Art from the Heart
504.416.1430
artfromtheheartevents.com
When face painting becomes beautiful art. Detailed “cheek art” and full-faced animals, masks, and butterflies — some with added glitter and jewels. Choose from one of their four party packages.
FunFlicks
504.304.0815
funflicks.com
A wide selection of inflatable screen sizes for fun outdoor movie screenings for your next birthday party.
GoGoBooth
504.224.9801
gogo-booth.com
This photo booth company with more than 20 years of experience provides quality and professional service with a flair for fun and design.
JoJo the Magician and Clown
504.866.4400
jojothemagician.com
slikjojo@yahoo.com
Wow the kids with some amazing magic. JoJo has been entertaining the Greater New Orleans area for more than 40 years.
NOLA Amusements
504.905.6368
nolaamusements.com
nolaamusements@gmail.com
These amusements and carnival rides are the perfect addition to your child’s next birthday party. Choose from inflatables, Ferris wheels, cartoon characters, or other options.
NOLA Games On Wheels
504.237.3157
nolagamesonwheels.com
They bring the ultimate gaming experience right to your front door with a luxury, limo-style theater on wheels featuring seven huge high-definition TVs.
NOLA Pixie Dust
504.457.1608
pixiedustnola.com
nolapixiedust@gmail.com
Choose from over 30 magical characters to make an appearance at your party. They will entertain through speech and song, making your party an unforgettable one.
Party Peeple
504.421.0348
partypeeple.com
They’ll come to you with games, storytelling, magic, balloon sculpting, face painting, and characters. Some performers also speak Spanish or French.
Petite Princess Company
225.347.1981
petiteprincesscompany.com
Princesses will come to your house with songs, crafts, crowns, a photoshoot, and more. The party packages include themes like “Mermaid Lagoon,” “Unicorn Princess,” and “Snow Sister Package” among others.
Porta-Puppet Players
3141 Michigan Ave., Metairie
504.669.4159
theatricana.com/portapuppets
Storytelling with puppet packages, caricaturists, musicians, magicians, princesses, and more.
Rolling Video Games of New Orleans
504.417.4368
rockinrollinvideogametruckofneworleans.com
They’ll bring the ultimate in fun to your child’s birthday party. If you want them more active, go for the laser or water tag, or even crazier — a human hamster ball.
When You Wish Entertainment
504.208.HERO
whenyouwishentertainment.com
Providing the most professional and authentic princesses, superheroes, and fairy tale characters in the Greater New Orleans area.
Zoo 2 U
504.756.1501
zoo2uparties.com
They provide a complete petting zoo and pony rides. A great way to educate kids about animals while having fun.
LAGNIAPPE: ALL THAT OTHER STUFF!
CAKES, CANDY, COOKIES, AND PASTRIES
The Candy Bank
201 Carroll St., Mandeville
985.778.2750
thecandybank.com
Enjoy delicious candy and ice cream, including a candy shopping spree. Look at their website for extras you can add to your child’s party.
Cookie Dough Bliss
241 W Harrison Ave., New Orleans
504.303.8420
cookiedobliss.com/neworleans
Cookie dough flavors galore and ice cream, sundaes, and shakes! Catering also available.
Girls Gone Vegan
504.510.3590
girlsgonevegannola.com
A gluten-free and vegan bakery dedicated to making delicious renditions of classic treats.
Gracious Bakery
1000 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, Ste.100, New Orleans
504.321.6233
4930 Prytania St., New Orleans
504.300.8135
2854 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans
504.301.9949
graciousbakery.com
Bakery offering breakfast and brunch, pastries, sandwiches, salads, breads, and desserts. Catering packages are available with free delivery for orders of $100 or more.
Haydel’s Bakery
4037 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson
504.837.0190 or 800.442.1342
haydelbakery.com
Create your own masterpiece and make this birthday extra special and extra delicious with a uniquely themed birthday cake.
JCB Creations
4836 Magazine St., New Orleans
504.324.9933
jcbcreations.com
Cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and more. Personalize your party with these specialty items.
Laurel Street Bakery
2701 S. Broad St., Uptown
504.897.0576
laurelstreetbakery.com
Cakes, cupcakes, and other wonderful baked goods.
Maple Street Patisserie
7638 Maple St., Uptown
504.304.1526
cargocollective.com/maplestreetpatisserie
The bakeries of Europe are filled with handcrafted creations. No need to bake ever again, with its delicious cookies, pastries, breads, and cakes.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
1111 Greengate Dr., Ste. D, Covington
985.888.6555
3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Ste. 100, Metairie
504.645.5499
4839 Prytania St., New Orleans
504.267.4652
nothingbundtcakes.com
Celebrate life’s special moments with hand-decorated cakes adorned with inspired decorations and signature frosting.
The Sweet Life Bakery
6268 Vicksburg St, New Orleans
504.371.5153
nolasweetlife.com
Enjoy cakes for a variety of occasions- weddings, birthdays, baby showers, and more. Choose from 14 flavors and 20 buttercream fillings.
COLD TREATS
Cookie Dough Bliss
241 W Harrison Ave., New Orleans
504.303.8420
cookiedobliss.com/neworleans
Choose from options like chocolate chip cookie dough to brownie batter– perfect for any celebration. Catering available
Creole Creamery
4924 Prytania St., New Orleans
504.894.8680
6260 Vicksburg St., New Orleans
504.482.2924
creolecreamery.com
Enjoy dozens of gourmet flavors, perfect for a sunny day, and available for catering.
Hansen’s Sno-Bliz
4801 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans
504.891.9788
Beloved by generations of New Orleanians, Hansen’s classic sno-balls are available in a one-gallon Party-Bliz bucket for sharing!
Hoodoo Ice Cream
405 N. Columbia St., Covington
985.900.2353
Enjoy handmade, thoughtfully sourced ice cream in downtown Covington. Unique flavors include blueberry buttermilk, red velvet, black currant, and so many more. For a fun birthday, consider ordering a few pints and fresh waffle cones
Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls
3511 Magazine St., New Orleans
504.264.7170
iwsnoballs.com
Enjoy fresh snowballs on-site OR bring the party to you; catering for parties is available.
Plum Street Snoballs Uptown
1300 Burdette St., New Orleans
Plum Street Snoballs Metairie
3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie
plumstreetsnoball.com
504.866.7996
Tired of the same old party? This New Orleans tradition will bring a sno-ball stand to you. Or, bring the kids to its well-known original location Uptown.
SNO-LA
2311 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie
504.327.7669
Snolasnowballs.com
Pick up with advance order at Snola Metairie Thursday-Sunday 12-8pm.
DECORATIONS
Card My Yard Mandeville
985.796.7443
cardmyyard.com/mandeville
Lawn signs that feature fun colors and graphics – perfect for any celebration
Little PNuts Luftballons & Custom Piñatas
504.267.5083
littlepnutstoyshoppe.com
Balloon installations for every occasion. Spruce up your house, balcony or yard with a colorful balloon installation. Customized pinatas for kids and adults.
Nola Party Boutique
504.606.5567
nolapartyboutique.com
Balloon bouquets, columns, arches, and decor for special events and corporate needs.
Nola Lawn Candy
nolalawncandy@gmail.com
Decorate your lawn with creative hand-painted signs that feature cupcakes, video game controllers, fish, footballs, and more.
Over the Top Balloon Decor
504.249.6985
overthetopballoondecor.com
Balloon bouquets, arches, photo frames, and more, perfect for any indoor or outdoor celebration.
Say It With a Sign
504.487.7574
sayitwithasignla.com
Decorate your lawn with signs for various occasions – perfect for birthdays.
Sign Gypsies
504.670.9633
signgypsiesnola.com
Custom yard messages for every occasion – they handle delivery, set-up, and clean-up.