Are you celebrating a birthday soon? Looking for a local, lots-of-fun, outside-the-box birthday party idea in and around Bloomington - Normal? Or are you simply in need of a party room?
To help with your party planning, we've compiled a comprehensive list of birthday party ideas, local party venues, balloon artists, face painters, entertainment, and swimming pools in and around Bloomington - Normal! Consider it your guide to planning the BEST birthday party in Bloomington - Normal!
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Happy birthday party planning!
| PARTY VENUES |
- A Little Bit of This and A Little Bit of That: This crafting studio and retail store offers themed craft parties.
- AMC Theatres: Celebrate by having the whole theatre to yourselves!
- Altitude Trampoline Park - Bloomington: Celebrate with jump time, pizza, and more.
- Arcadia: America's Playable Arcade Museum: Bring the party (and your own food and beverages) to McLean, IL for retro fun.
- Arlee Theater: Rent the entire theater for your birthday child and party guests in Mason, IL.
- Artful Designs: Paint your own pottery with friends to commemorate a special birthday.
- BloNo Pizza Co.: Heated bays and patios, a family-friendly driving range, and delicious pizza make for a great party!
- Bloomington Ice Center: Simply rent the party room or upgrade for a party package for your next ice skating party.
- Breezy Bluff Riding Academy: Future equestrians, this one is for you!
- Children's Discovery Museum: Enjoy 3 floors on exhibits and activities, a dedicated birthday buddy and access to a private party room.
- Coffrin's ATA Martial Arts: Kids can kick, punch, and jump their way through an exciting martial arts adventure!
- Four Seasons Health Club: Members are welcome to rent the party room (guests need not be members) and take advantage of the whole club including the pool!
- Garden of Beadin': Each party guest creates and goes home with their own piece of jewelry!
- Grady’s Family Fun Park: Open seasonally, this outdoor amusement park is a local favorite for parties.
- Gymnastics Etc.: Let the birthday fun begin by playing games, bouncing on trampolines, jumping in foam pits and more!
- Illinois Art Station: Parties include hands-on art making and engagement led by an IAS educator and time to share treats.
- Ivy Lane Bakery: Party guests will get to bake and decorate cookies during a birthday baking party!
- Iron Coyote Challenge Park: Explore the ninja gym and then enjoy some pizza for an unforgettable birthday!
- The Jump Spot: Party guests will take part in age-appropriate games and activities, as well as party room time and open play!
- Mass VR Bloomington: Take gaming to a whole new level with virtual reality play!
- Miller Park Zoo: Visit with our local zoo's animals to celebrate any milestone!
- Next Step Dance Studio: Let the studio create the perfect party for your tiny dancer.
- Our Favorite Things Boutique: Let your inner artist shine with a custom party experience.
- Pheasant Lanes Family Fun Center: Choose from bowling or mini-golf and have a ball!
- The Proving Ground Bouldering Gym: Let them climb the walls... literally!
- Town of Normal Circus Party: Cirquemania consists of circus fun, one circus act performance, and the use of a party room.
- Radar Family Farms: Open seasonally, birthdays on the farm are always memorable.
- Rising Stars Academy: Your child will be the star at their gymnastics party!
- Safety Town in Camden Park: Available April through October, children can ride bikes in a safe traffic area complete with miniature signs and roads.
- Skate 'N' Place: Call during open hours to schedule your next roller skating party.
- Skyzone Trampoline Park: The best part - staff does all the work for you!
- Sugar Grove Nature Center: The great outdoors is the perfect backdrop to a nature-themed party.
- That Art Studio: "Have fun, get messy, make art." Need we say more?
- The Little Art School: Celebrate by creating art! Need gift bags? The Little Art School can do that too!
- Upper Limits Climbing Gym: Parties at Upper Limits totally rock! Enjoy climbing time, pizza and more!
- Urban Warfare: Indoor and outdoor paintball plus laser tag equal birthday adventure!
- Wink on Wheels: Let them bring the spa party to you!
| EXTRA FUN |
- Aaron's Party Balloons: Enhance your next party with balloon twisting or custom balloon decorations.
- Character Party Crashers: Have your birthday child's favorite character join the party guest list!
- Doug Smith, Balloon Artist of The Unique Twist: Find balloon animals, balloon bouquet gifts, and candy cups for all occasions.
- Funbelievable Balloons: Balloon twisting entertainment and balloon decor take parties to their next level!
- Inflat- Fun Rentals: Inflatable obstacle courses, slides, bounce houses, and water slide party rentals will keep the party jumpin'!
- Kaleidoscope Celebrations: Turn your front yard into a birthday card!
- Special Occasion Sign Co.: Celebrate the big occasion with a yard letters and yard signs!
- Weaver's Rent-All: Whether you need tables and chairs or a bounce house, they can help.
- Wild Style Design Company: Face painting, glitter tattoos, or henna tattoos... any of those would add some fun to any party!
- Zoo Lady and her Zoo Crew: Known for their beautiful face painting, they also offer balloon twisting or henna designs.
| SPACES FOR RENT IN BLOOMINGTON - NORMAL |
- White Oak Community Room: Located in White Oak Park, this is a small meeting room for 30 - 35 people with a small kitchenette.
- Hike Haven: The perfect rustic spot for a party! There's no A/C, but make use of the kitchenette, picnic area and bathroom.
- Ironwood Clubhouse & Patio: Plan for up to 100 people and 3 hour minimum for a party at the clubhouse.
- Ivy Lane Bakery: This insta-worthy space can host up to 30 guests.
- Lincoln Leisure Center: Rent an entire gymnasium to house the birthday fun.
- YWCA community Room: A space for every need: community room, pavilion, or gymnasium!
- Little Jewels Learning Center: Looking for a little kid-friendly place to hold a party? Here's your answer.
- Open Air Park Shelters: Tipton Park in Bloomington is home to two shelters which may be reserved for a fee. All other open air shelters are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The Den Palmer Room: The Palmer Room overlooks The Den at Fox Creek, one of the most popular golf courses in Central Illinois.
| SWIMMING POOLS |
- Anderson Aquatic Center and Fairview Family Aquatic Center: Both Town of Normal public pools host birthday parties for children ages 6-12 during the summer. Reservations begin in March.
- Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington: Contact the hotel for indoor birthday party availability.
- Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham Bloomington: Contact the hotel for indoor birthday party availability.
- Holiday Inn & Suites Bloomington - Airport: Contact the hotel for indoor birthday party and party room availability.
- Holiday Pool: The Bloomington public pool is available for parties and private rentals. Bring your own food. They provide the lifeguards.
- Sunset Inn & Suites: Take a drive to Clinton for a pool party!
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