Trying to figure out the best places to host your kid’s next birthday party in Bluffton? If you don’t want to throw a birthday party at home — or simply don’t have the space to do so — there are a few different options for party venues in Bluffton SC.
Where you choose to throw the party really depends on the theme — or what your kiddo likes to do. From bowling to a ninja gym to a kids’ spa, here are our top 12 venues for kids’ birthday parties in Bluffton, SC:
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Station 300: Bowling and Arcade
- Location: 25 Innovation Dr. (off of Buckwalter Pkwy)
- Price: $19.99 to $21.99 per person
- Age: All Ages
At Station 300, you can choose between a Bowling Party and an Arcade Party. Bowling parties include an hour and a half of bowling, plus pizza and soda for the kids. The birthday kid also gets a $10 arcade card, and each guest gets a $5 arcade card. The arcade party option gives you a private dining area with pizza and soda, a $15 arcade card for the birthday kid and $10 arcade card for each guest. Both party packages also include a personal party host.
The Zone: Adventure Center
- Location: 108 Buckwalter Pkwy, Suite 2F
- Price: Varies; $299+
- Age: Ages 4+
Have a kid or teen who’s big into sports or American Ninja Warrior? The Zone — “Bluffton’s Biggest Adventure Center” — is a great venue for adventurous kiddos — including older kids and teens. They have a Ninja Course, Laser Tag, Batting Cages, Escape Rooms, Mirror Maze, a TimeFREAK game room, mini golf, and a mechanical shark. Parties here are more expensive than some of the other venues, but you can customize your party based on the activities. Parties listed on their website start at $299 for 10 guests, and can cost over $500. Ages four and up are welcome.
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Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym
- Location: 163 Bluffton Rd., Suite C1
- Price: Varies; $175+
- Age: Up to 12 years old
Ignite the Senses Children’s Gym is “a safe and fun indoor gym for ALL children” — they are equipped for kids with special needs, but the gym is great for kids of all abilities. They have an enclosed trampoline, jungle gym with rock climbing wall, swings, zipline, slides, crash pit, art/game center and more.
All parties require a $100 party deposit that is applied to the overall cost of the party. There are a variety of party packages to choose from:
- The Basic Package costs $250 and includes open gym access, zip line use, and staff assistance for up to 16 children; additional kids cost $10/child.
- The Deluxe Package is $300 and includes everything in the basic package, plus paper goods and party favors.
- The Ultimate Package includes everything in the Deluxe Package, plus juice and either pizza or chicken nuggets.
- There’s also a package specifically designed for special needs children — it’s $175 for up to 10 children and includes open gym access and Zip line use with staff assistance; like with all of the packages, additional kids cost $10/child.
View all of the party packages here.
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K1 Speed: Indoor Go Kart Racing
- Location: 71 Towne Dr., in Belfair Village
- Price: $60 to $70 per child
- Age: No age requirement, but kids must be at least 48” to race the go-karts
K1 Speed is an indoor go kart racing venue in Bluffton. Party packages are available for 8 or more kids. The party includes go kart racing: a 12-lap qualifying race and a 12-lap final event race; a one hour party room rental, pizza and soft drinks, and medals for the top 3 racers and the birthday kid.
Kids must be at least 48” to race the go karts; there is a small arcade to keep the younger guests entertained. Every party also includes digital party invitations that you can print out or email to guests. The parties start at $60 per child; $70 per child on weekends (Friday through Sunday). There are also adult-sized go karts if the parents want to have their own race.
Have a teen? Older kids and teens that meet the 58” minimum height requirement and can safely operate all elements of the kart can race the adult-sized and faster karts. Teen party packages start at $65 per person for weekdays and $75 per person on weekends. The teen packages include everything in the kids package, just with the bigger go karts (and plenty of food to feed hungry teens).
Cinnemark: Movie Theater
- Location: 106 Buckwalter Pkwy
- Price: Varies; $50+
- Age: Up to 16 years old for party room; any age for private screenings
Cinnemark, the local movie theater, has a party room you can rent out for an hour for only $50. You’re allowed to bring your own decorations and cake/cupcakes/cookies, but no other food or drinks. Concessions can be ordered in advance at a discounted price — and you can also order movie tickets or game room cards/tokens with your party reservation. Prices vary for movie tickets based on movie and date/time. The party room can only be reserved for kids’ birthday parties — up to 16 years old.
If you want a more private party or a teen party, you can book a private watch party for up to 30 people — which gives your party its own auditorium to view the film of your choice; prices depend on the movie and date/time.
If your kids love video games, you can host a private gaming party for up to 50 guests. Private gaming parties include your own auditorium to play the games of your choice on the big screen with movie-quality images and surround sound. Gaming parties also get concession discounts, and start at $275 on weekdays for 2 hours of game play.
Chiki Girls Spa
- Location: 18 Scott Way (off of Bluffton Pkwy)
- Price: Varies; starting at $65 per person
- Age: All kids
Do you have a little ~material girl~? Make her dreams come true with a spa birthday party! Chiki Girls Spa is a new business in Bluffton designed to provide “spa services” for kids: The services are for entertainment only and not performed by licensed professionals (meaning nails are not cut or shaped, just polished). All spa services are by appointment only and private — you can book spa services by individual child starting at $65/child for up to 10 kids, or book full-on private parties with additional entertainment and a party space.
Spa treatments include a fuzzy robe for the girls to wear during treatment, a tiara for the birthday girl, pink lemonade, gift bags for each child, mini mani/pedi (wash, scrub, lotion and polish only), mini facial, and a designated hostess for your party.
Parties include a 2-hour private party complete with individual spa services for each child, light colored/glitter makeup, online customizable party invitations, pink lemonade and snacks, tiara for the birthday girl, gift bags for each child, karaoke time or Just Dance in the “disco area,” a decorated party area where you can put your own cake/food/etc., a lounge for moms inside the spa, a designated hostess, and set up/clean up. Parties start at $349 for 4 kids, $468 for 7 kids and $659 for 10 kids. There’s also a BFF package for two (birthday kid + one guest) for $130.
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Coastal Gymnastics Center
- Location: 4371 Bluffton Pkwy, Suite 105
- Price: Starting at $200
- Age: 3 and up
Have a little gymnast? Coastal Gymnastics offers birthday parties for kids ages 3 and up. Parties include an hour of gym time with games, instruction and open play, then 30 minutes of celebration in the lobby area. Cost is $200 for up to 10 kids; each additional child is $7. You can also add on a birthday sign or paper products for an additional cost.
The Wooden Loft
- Location: 16 Church St.
- Price: Starting at $30 per child
- Age: Any age
For the crafty kiddos, book a birthday party at The Wooden Loft! An instructor will lead kids through a fun craft project, and you can bring your own snacks or cake. Parties are 2 hours long and there’s a minimum of 10 kids and maximum of 18 kids per party. Pricing starts at $30 per child.
Oyster Factory Park
- Location: 55 Wharf St.
- Price: Starting at $50
- Age: Any age
Just looking for open space? Oyster Factory Park is a gorgeous venue for an outdoor birthday party. There’s a pavilion, picnic tables, restrooms and views of the May River. You can reserve the park East of Wharf Street for $150 for a half day or $300 for a full day. If you want the park West of Wharf Street, it’s only $50 for a half day or $100 for a full day.
Martin Family Park
- Location: 68 Boundary St.
- Price: Starting at $100
- Age: Any age
In the middle of Old Towne Bluffton, Martin Family Park has an open lawn area, benches, picnic tables and restrooms. It’s also right across the street from DuBois Park, which has a fun playground. Renting Martin Family Park is $100 for a half day or $150 for a full day.
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Buckwalter Place Park
- Location: 2 Venture Dr.
- Price: Starting at $100
- Age: Any age
Located next to Kroger off of Buckwalter Pkwy., Buckwalter Place Park has a large open lawn area, tables and chairs, and a connected playground. Rental of the park starts at $100 for a half day or $150 for a full day.
Wright Family Park
- Location: 68 Boundary St.
- Price: Starting at $150
- Age: Any age
Wright Family Park is another gorgeous waterfront park connected to the Calhoun Street Fishing Pier. It has a large open lawn area, benches, restrooms, a warming kitchen and a walking path. Rental of the park starts at $150 for a half day or $300 for a full day.
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Mermaid of Hilton Head:
Book spots on a Mermaid Encounter Boat Tour or a Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot. You can also book a private boat tour. Prices range from $38 per person to $750+ for a private mermaid encounter boat tour. Get more information here.
Adventure Hilton Head:
Have an adventurous kid? This venue is great for older kids/teens. There’s a zipline, ropes courses and go karts. Learn more here.
Adventure Cove Mini Golf & Arcade:
Book a birthday party at this fun mini golf and arcade venue! Learn more.
Wine & Design:
Despite the name, this crafting venue hosts great kid parties, too. If you have a little artist, book them a paint party! Learn more.
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