Children's Birthday Venues in Salt Lake City, UT

Planning the perfect party to celebrate your child's birthday can be a stressful event. To make it easier for those living in Salt Lake County, check out these top venues for a fun-filled party for any child.

Jumpin' Jacks - Located at 7988 S. Welby Park Drive (off of New Bingham Highway) in West Jordan, Jumpin' Jacks provides an indoor jumping arena filled with fun inflatables for children and parents. It is open from 11am to 8pm on Mondays through Thursdays, from 11am to 9pm on Fridays, and from 10am to 9pm on Saturdays (closed Sundays). Party packages range from $119 to $219, depending on the day and the number of jumpers, and include unlimited time in the play area, one hour in a party room, one fountain drink per jumper, and a free t-shirt for the birthday child. Additional jumpers can be added onto the packages for just $10 per jumper. Parents can play for $5 or just observe for free. Monthly coupons and printable birthday invitations can be downloaded from the Jumpin' Jacks website. As a requirement, all jumpers must wear socks and must sign a waiver prior to jumping. Call 801-282-0307 for additional details and reservations.

Classic Fun Center - Not just a roller-skating rink anymore, Classic Fun Center at 9151 S. 255 W in Sandy offers a wide variety of fun activities for birthday parties: a skating rink (including the use of roller skating, inline skates, or scooters), a water park, a bouncing room of inflatables, a climbing jungle, and a laser tag arena. It is open from 10am to 9pm on Mondays through Thursdays, from 10am to 10pm on Fridays, and from 12pm to 10pm on Saturdays (closed Sundays). Most activities are $7 per person, but combination passes and special weekday evening promotions are available. Party packages start at $9 per person ($7 for a party on Monday through Thursday) and include skating admission, use of a party table for 2 hours, unlimited drinks for guests, 100 game tokens, birthday place settings, and balloons. For $20 more, you can reserve a special themed room. Call 801-255-3535 for reservations and more information.

Hollywood Connection Fun Center - Located at 3217 Decker Lake Drive in West Valley City, the Hollywood Connection Fun Center offers more than just movies. It also has indoor rides, a miniature golf course, a laser tag arena, and a skating rink. It is open in the winter on Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm to 9:30 pm, Fridays from 4pm to 11pm, Saturdays from 11:30am to 11pm, and Sundays from 11:30am to 9:30 pm. During the summer, it opens on weekdays at 11:30am. All parties include a private party room for one hour for 7 guests, cake (you may not bring in your own cake), ice cream, pizza or hot dogs, and soft drinks. There are several packages available: the Skate Package ($100 for roller skating and 12 tokens for the arcade), the Wristband Package ($140 for unlimited rides, skating, and miniature golf, and 12 tokens), the Deluxe Package ($165 for unlimited rides, skating, and miniature golf, one game of laser tag, and 20 tokens), or the Summer Package ($100 for one large one-topping pizza and 8 unlimited wristbands). Parties are cheaper if held on a Sunday through Thursday. Call 801-973-4FUN (4386) for additional information.

Nickelcade - At two locations (4160 S. Redwood Road in Taylorsville and 798 E. 9400 S. in Sandy), the Nickelcade offers a fun place to go to play video games at cheap prices. General hours of operation are from 12pm to 10pm every day, but it opens earlier and closes later when local schools are closed. It offers two types of party packages: basic and deluxe. The basic package charges $1.25 admission per person, $5 per hour room rental (for a total of one hour), and a $10 deposit to reserve the room ($5 cleaning fee is refundable). The deluxe package is $7 per child (a minimum of 5 children) and includes admission, 40 nickels per child, 1 hour room rental, a birthday cake, drinks, birthday settings, and prize bags. A $15 deposit is required to reserve the room ($5 cleaning fee is also refundable). Call 801-966-1213 (Taylorsville) or 801-571-0220 (Sandy) for more details.

Chuck E. Cheese's - A well-known place for birthday fun is Chuck E. Cheese's, located at 10535 S. State Street in Sandy. It is open on Mondays through Thursdays from 10:30am to 9:30 pm, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:30am to 10pm, and Sundays from 11am to 9pm. It offers two party packages: the Birthday Star Package and the Super Star Upgrade. The Birthday Star Package is $10.99 per child and includes a table for 90 minutes, 20 game tokens per child, 2 slices of one-topping pizza per child, unlimited soft drinks, and special gifts for the birthday child. The Super Star Upgrade is $15.99 per child and includes all from the Birthday Star Package plus $3 of additional tokens per child, 1 goody bag per child, a 3D souvenir cup per child, and a plush toy for the birthday child. Call 801-572-7994 for reservations. If you book online, you can receive twenty free tokens. Party invitations and thank-you cards can be downloaded from the website.
Overall, the best party venue is one that is easy to plan, does not cost a fortune, and makes your child smile. Good luck, and start planning!