Columbia, SC Birthday Party Guide: 60+ Fun Ideas (2026)

Celebrate your child’s birthday at Segra Park with the Columbia Fireflies! The Fireflies handle all the details so you can enjoy every moment of your child’s special day. The Birthday Package includes everything your group needs for a memorable ballpark party, and the birthday child gets their own special perks to make the day extra special.

How do I book a birthday party? Contact the Fireflies Ticket Office at (803) 726-4487 or email birthdays@columbiafireflies.com. Parties must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
Can we add more guests? Yes, additional tickets and upgrades are available on request by contacting the Ticket Office.

Best For: Kid birthday parties, baseball fans, families looking for a unique and memorable party experience
Location: Segra Park, Columbia, SC
Columbia Fireflies Birthday Party Website: milb.com/columbia/ballpark/birthday-packages

LET OUR PARTY PROS BRING THE FUN! Get ready to experience a party like you have never seen before! Emeralds Artistry and Bodacious Bubbles’ signature Foam Parties are guaranteed to be an instant hit no matter your age. Emeralds Artistry offers Columbia’s best Face Painters, Balloon Artists, Magicians, Bubbles, Caricature Sketch Artist, Henna, Sweatproof AirTatz & much more!

Sit back and relax as Bodacious Bubbles brings the foam, music, & FUN to you. Safe for People, Pets, Pavement or Grass and Cleans itself up, too! Great for Birthdays, Camps, Schools, Daycares, Colleges, Festivals, Fundraisers, Dog Park Foam PAWties, Company Picnics, Gender Reveals (Color Foam!), Church Events & More

Celebrate your child’s special day with a worry-free party at EdVenture Children’s Museum. Our birthday packages make throwing an epic birthday party a breeze! Book online at EdVenture.org/birthdays and plan your party for up to 35 people (children & adults), enjoy your private birthday party room for three hours, all-day admission for party guests, and 10% off gift shop purchases! Birthday parties with us are kid-tested and grown up-approved. Start planning your party today!

Custom decorated sugar cookies for any occasion

Annual Harvest Festival: September

This locally grown pumpkin patch in Lexington, SC offers a variety of pumpkins each October to purchase.

Offers:
Multiple varieties of pumpkins
Pumpkin putt putt, selfie station, play area, and farm stand
Fall “Rent a Chick”

Birthday Parties at The Farm 1780

• Birthday party packages with 2 hours of farm-based activities and a children’s play area!
• Party packages start at $345
• Activity options include chicken interaction, egg collecting, farm games, farm quest, and more for an addtional fee.

They offer a mobile paint party bus that will come to your next event! Your party include 2 hours of painting on an 8×10 canvas with 12 of your closest friends. Their kids birthday package is $450 for up to 12 kids and each kid above that is $25 each. They also offer other party options.

55k square feet of indoor trampoline park with over 15 attractions! We offer birthdays, field trips, memberships, homeschool hops, military discount, toddler time, glow nights, and more!

Birthday Party: Packages include the option to reserve a table, use a private party room, or book the entire park.

• Party sizes begin at 10 people and include water, 2 hours of party time, and jump socks.
• Pizza, ICEEs, additional jump time, and more are included in higher-level packages.
• Party packages start at $25 per person

This bowling alley offers open play rates, shoe rentals, and Rock-N-Glow bowling Friday and Saturday evenings.

Anchor Lanes participates in summer kids bowl free.

Birthday Parties: Anchor Lanes has several customizable parties for kids, teens, and even adults. Parties include bowling and shoe rental, plus various options for food packages, party host, photographs and more!

Birthday party options at Empire Gymnastics include a bounce house, trampoline, foam pits, ninja course, and even nerf battle options.

• Party packages start at $275 for 2 hours of play
• 15 guests ($12 per additional guest)

Bring the fun to you with a mobile video game truck, flex video game, and nerf battlefields.

• VIP Gaming Party Package- $350
• VIP Arcade & Nerf- $475
• Nerf Party Package- $250
• Additional party packages and rate available

Puttin Around Mini Golf is an indoor, air-conditioned mini golf spot in Columbia offering fun, affordable rounds for families, dates, and parties—no weather worries, just good vibes.

Riverbanks Zoo Waterfall Junction is a 3-acre interactive children’s garden at Riverbanks Botanical Garden where families can explore nature through features like a 25-foot waterfall, splash zones, treehouses, and a dinosaur dig play area.

Birthday Parties at Waterfall Junction:

• Private indoor space with access to Waterfall Junction
• All-day zoo & garden admission tickets included
• Free parking with admission
• Food options: pizza or hot dogs + chips, drinks & water
• Special birthday gift for the guest of honor
• Kids’ activity bags + simple table décor included
• Dedicated welcome attendant for guest check-in
• $43 per person (tax & service included)
• 20-guest minimum (ages 2+), under 2 free

Twin Farms Mobile Petting Zoo will bring animals to your birthday party location. Animals include chickens, goats, ducks, guinea pig, bunnies, a pig, cow, and a mini horse.

AMF Columbia lanes offer bowling, bowling leagues, birthday parties, special events, billiards, and an arcade. They also have a full bar with food service laneside.

Lanes can be reserved ahead of time online.

Bowling party packages have parties that range from 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours. All packages include at least 1 entree, shoe rental, soft drinks, and an arcade card. Other packages have options for sides, more arcade cards, cookies, and more!

• Birthday party packages start at $21.99 per person
• Three packages available to choose from

Birthday parties at the Riverbanks Zoo can take place at the zoo or Waterfall Junction. Parties last 1 1/2 hours, and include admission, food choices, an activity bag for guests, and a gift for the birthday child. Parties can be customized with additional enhancements, activities, and food.

• Party packages start at $43 per person
• Minimum of 20 guests
• Zoo members receive a $17.95 per person discount

If you’re looking for something to do indoors, the Aquarium & Reptile Conservation Center and Birdhouse are great options.

Monarch Ranch Butterfly Conservatory in South Carolina offers:
• Magical, memorable birthday parties and garden tea parties
• Immersive butterfly encounters with pollinators
• Enchanting photography sessions and unicorn experiences
• Educational workshops, tours, and garden consulting for families and schools fun

You can have a mobile petting zoo and mini horse rides at your child’s next birthday party! Odom’s Mobile Petting Zoo brings all the animals straight to you!

Foam Party Extravaganza is the newest, most exciting and unique party experience in the Midlands. We fill your event with millions of tiny bubbles in just seconds. It’s the #1 activity for the hot South Carolina’s summers. We bring unforgettable memories to each event.

Big Air is a great place to enjoy some fun… especially if it’s cold or rainy outside. They have extreme dodgeball, big slam, orbit, arena X, the bull, the wall, zip line, and so much more! They also have birthday and group reservations available.

Hours:

Monday: 10 am – 8 pm
Tuesday: 10 am – 8 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 8 pm
Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm
Friday: 10 am – 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 9 pm
Sunday: 1 pm – 7 pm

• Toddler Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm (not available when local schools are on break), $12
• Cosmic Night: Every Friday and Saturday from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm; $28
• Mid-Day Madness: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (not available when local schools are on break), $18
• Check out Big Air Deals here!

Birthday Parties at Big Air include jump time, private party room, pizza, and cleanup — a top trampoline park near Columbia for kids of all ages.

• Party packages start at $300
• There is a Curious George-themed birthday party package for $$325

Offering kids Paint parties, tea parties, Lego parties, and science lab parties

Party packages start around $280 for 1.5-hour sessions
One Upon a Princess add-ons available (additional $135)

Summer Camp: Classy Canvas is  offering 2 art camps for ages 8-12, Summer 2026:

• June 29th-July 3rd from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
• July 20th-July 21st from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Parties – Parties are currently on hold. Check their website for the latest information. Parties are offered for kids ages 3 to 10 years old, with equipment like air ball, air tumble track, and air fit and fun wheel. Parties are led by staff and structured.

I specialize in custom-decorated sugar cookies, birthday cakes, and more! I’d love to create something beautiful and delicious for your special occasion!

Have an exciting character show-up to your child’s next party! You can choose from Mickey Mouse, Sonic, CoCoMelon, Spiderman, Paw Patrol characters, and more.

There are 2 packages to choose from:

• 15 minute pop-in for $45
• 30-minute pop-in for $80

Email or call to schedule.

Nerf Commander is a mobile nerf with pop-up bunkers, motorized nerf blasters, protective eyewear, and more. There’s a wide variety of packages to fit the number of players and desired accessories. Nerf Commander operates in Lexington County and Richland County.

• Party packages start at $250 for up to 16 players
• Nerf, nerf dodgeball, and add ons available

Celebrate your child’s birthday at Segra Park with the Columbia Fireflies! The Fireflies handle all the details so you can enjoy every moment of your child’s special day. The Birthday Package includes everything your group needs for a memorable ballpark party, and the birthday child gets their own special perks to make the day extra special.

How do I book a birthday party? Contact the Fireflies Ticket Office at (803) 726-4487 or email birthdays@columbiafireflies.com. Parties must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance.
Can we add more guests? Yes, additional tickets and upgrades are available on request by contacting the Ticket Office.

Best For: Kid birthday parties, baseball fans, families looking for a unique and memorable party experience
Location: Segra Park, Columbia, SC
Columbia Fireflies Birthday Party Website: milb.com/columbia/ballpark/birthday-packages

We offer soft play and bounce houses for children’s events.

Laugh ‘N Leap Amusements offers rentals of:

• bounce houses
• water slides
• dry slides
• obstacle courses
• rides and games

They deliver to your party location. Party Packages are also available, starting around $355+

Family-owned bowling alley offering kid’s specials, parties, leagues, fundraising, and special events with fun experiences like cosmic bowling, a big game room and great snack bar. Unlimited play for all ages!

Birthdays: A farm tour, animal meet and greet, playtime with goats, games, and more all come with the basic package with optional adds for an additional cost. Be sure to check out Fox Hideaway Farm for more info.

Frankie’s Fun Park is a place for children of all ages. With mini golf, bumper boats, batting cages, an arcade, laser tag, and more; there’s plenty to entertain yourself with.

Birthday Party Packages: A party at Frankie’s Fun Park can include food with their food packages or just play cards for varying amounts, so your guests can enjoy all the games, rides and attractions at Frankie’s Fun Park.

• Party packages start at $25 per person
• 10 guest minimum

Indoor Fun: Summit Adventure Park gives kids of all ages the opportunity to get some energy out while playing and having fun indoors. Activities include the main trampoline area, basketball, dodgeball, wipe out, an interactive light wall, and more. There’s even a designated area for toddlers.

Birthday Party Packages: Summit Adventure Park offers birthday party packages that

• Accommodate 10 to 20 jumpers, depending on the package you choose
• All packages include 2-hour party time, pizza, water, and jump socks.
• Ultimate Party + Arcade packages available

Once Upon a Princess has both princess characters and adventure characters that will visit your child’s birthday party.

There are a variety of birthday party packages that include length of visit, plus options for sing-alongs, makeovers, stories, games, and more.

Once Upon a Princess serves Columbia, Lexington, Irmo, Chapin, Blythewood, Rock Hill, Camden, and Aiken.

To book with Once Upon a Princess, reach out via Facebook or email.

Classes: Legacy Martial Arts offers classes for young children beginning at age 4, all the way through teens and adults.

Birthday Parties: Legacy Martial Arts birthday parties are fun for all kids, whether they have marital arts experience or not. Parties include some basic instruction as well as activities and all set-up and clean-up.

Summer Camp: Legacy Martial Arts offers a Summer Camp for kids with fun and active educational activities of all kinds.

After School Program: Legacy Martial Arts offers an after school program that provides a positive place for kids to spend time after school.

Four locations: 

5225-C Sunset Boulevard, Lexington, SC
7579 St. Andrews Road, Irmo, SC
494-4 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC
4711 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC – Suite 10
1056 S Lake Drive, Suite B, Lexington, SC

We are a family business that provides face painting using a clean technique to prevent the spread of germs. We are rated 5 stars across all platforms. We also offer characters , mascots, body art, and concessions.

Classes: Martial Arts classes for all ages, also self-defense classes for teens and adults.

Birthday Parties: BGR8 Martial Arts parties include games and a mini-lesson, cake cutting with a real sword, and a whole lot of fun!

We offer inflatable, soft play, a candy wall, and table & chair rentals to add to the your event! We also have a great space on-site for you to celebrate with fun!

Stars and Strikes Irmo features bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and VR with private birthday party rooms at 800 Lake Murray Boulevard near Columbia.
The space can also be rented for large events.

Call Ahead to make sure the space is open. Stars and Strikes is sometimes closed to the public for private events.

Indoor roller skating and an indoor playland is available for family fun at Skateland. Skate rentals are available. Special events include glow parties, pizza nights, and more.

Summer camp at Skateland Fun Center includes roller skating, use of an indoor/outdoor playground, field trips, crafts, and more! 2026 summer camp information TBD. Check directly with Skateland.

• For kids ages 5 to 11
• Full day camp

Birthday parties at Skateland include pizza, skate rentals, and use of the indoor playland (for an additional fee), plus other options depending on the party package.

• Party packages start at $219.95+ tax
• 3 party packages available

Balloon arrangements, arches, and more all delivered to your party location.

Escapology offers private escape room adventures so you’ll never be solving your puzzles with a stranger. Just get your group together and book one of their 12 rooms, which are family-friendly. No jump scares, everything is PG. They also offer large group team building for groups as large as 180.

Birthday Parties: Book a birthday party or private event at Escapology. Call to discuss available options. Party packages start at $389.

Finlay Park is a large, expansive park that offers a playground, splashpad, several unique landmarks, and facility rentals for events.
Facility Rentals:  

• Full Park
• Overlook Plaza
• The Nest  (Indoor and/ or Patio)
• Cascades
• Upper Lawn
• Gadsden Green
• The Landing
• Secret Garden

Surge Adventure Park offers all sorts of adventure for kids and families including trampolines, a high ropes course, ninja obstacles, and even arcade games.

Birthday Parties: Surge Adventure Park offers trampoline park parties that range in size from 10 to 25 jumpers. Parties include 2 hours of jump time, a host, and more.

Classes: Palmetto Performing Arts offers performing teams, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, and Acro. Classes are available for all ages and skill levels.

Birthday Parties: You can host your next birthday party with Palmetto Performing Arts. Contact the center for more information regarding pricing and details.

Summer Camp: Summer camps are available, and are based on themes. Camp ages range from 3- 18, and are grouped by age range.

2026 camp info TBA

Kids Garden is play-based, commitment-free, health-conscious care, modeled after Montessori, Reggio, and play-based learning theories. Children have the freedom to explore and learn through play.

Their after-school program is enrichment-based, with drop-off Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 5:30 pm.

Birthday Parties: Kids Garden also hosts creative, educator-led birthday parties for kids ages 12 months to 12 years at 4714 Forest Drive — weekend bookings available.

• Party packages start at $300 for members and $350 for non-members
• Parties include 90 minutes of play time

Birthday parties at Three Fountains Recreation: Throw a party at Three Fountains Recreation, and your guests will enjoy skating with 10-30 guests.

• Pizza, soda, and ice cream are included
• 3 party packages available- price ranges $179 – $599

Skate Sessions: They also offer open skate sessions and various special nights and events. Be sure to check out their website for details and pricing, as it varies based on what event you select!

Balloonopolis can provide the best entertainment available in the Columbia area with experienced and professional balloon artists, face painters, jugglers, magicians, and so much more.

Bodacious Bubbles Foam Parties offer a fantastic new trend in Safe Family Fun!

Huge Foam Cannons shoot mile-high bubbles to Dance & Play in.
It’s safe for People, Pets, Pavement or Grass, and it cleans itself!

Classes: Lake Murray Gymnastics offers gymnastics classes for all ages of children, from just walking through the 12th grade. Classes are offered during the school year and summer. They also offer Ninja, Cheer, and a parent’s night out program.

Birthday Parties: Lake Murray Gymnastics offers birthday parties that include one hour of time in the gym with balance, foam pits, trampolines, and more, plus 30 minutes in the party area.

• Party packages start at $225 for up to 20 participants
• Party times available Saturday and Sunday

Parent’s Night Out: Ages 4 and up on Friday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Register in advance.

Summer Camps: Lake Murray Gymnastics offers summer camps for preschoolers to school-age where campers will train in small groups and practice gymnastic skills. Kids will also participate in arts & crafts, games, and strength training.

Dates: June – July 
Ages: 3 – 12
Price: $80 – $110
Half Day Available 

Have a guided wagon ride through Eudora Farms safari complete with a tour guide! Decorate picnic tables and bring your own food. No balloons allowed for the safety of the animals.

• Minimum of 10 people
• Option for half-price pony rides and parakeet adventure feed sticks
• Unlimited time exploring the walkable exhibits
• Party prices start at $179
• Ultimate party packages up to $599

Flight Adventure Park in Irmo has tons of ways for families to have fun, including trampolines, bounce houses, an arcade, and even an ice skating rink.

Birthday Parties: Flight Adventure Park in Irmo offers trampoline parties, bounce house parties, and ice-skating parties. Various packages are available and they can be customized with options for pizza, beverages, and more.

Add face painting, balloon twisting, magic, and more to your party or event!
Artists come to your party location.

A traveling caricature/portrait artist for birthday parties and other events.

One and only hands on interactive and mobile gem mining experience in SC! Pan for gems, stones and fossils. We come to you!

We are a party rental company specializing in solid color bounce houses and inflatables. We offer kids seating and tables, high chairs, and other party rentals. When you start planning your party we want you to think Cola Bounce House.

Sweet Izzy’s is a fun ice cream and coffee shop specializing in kids and hosting children’s ice cream sundae birthday parties.

Classes: Capital Karate offers Family Martial Arts, Krav Maga/ Self defense classes. A free trial class is offered.

Birthday Parties: Set-up to clean-up is all covered. Capital Karate provides fun activities and more for the party.

Clinton Sease Farm is located in Lexington, SC and was established in 1940. The farm has expanded since the early 2000s to include several public attractions, including a corn maze, birthday parties, and school tours.

Fall Fun:

• Sunflower Weekends-begin in September (check their Facebook)
• Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch: September – November
  Tickets for mazes include all mazes, playground access, an obstacle course, unlimited wagon rides, and a visit to the pumpkin patch (pumpkin purchased separately).
  Note: The pumpkin patch has placed pumpkins, not pumpkins on the vine.

School Tours available:
Pumpkin Patch Tour (October-November)
Strawberry Patch Tour (April – May)

Birthday Parties at Clinton Sease:

• Available April through June, August, and September
• Include helter-skelter picnic tables, wagon ride, feeding animals, playground, and obstacle course.
• Bring your own decorations, food, drinks, plates, cups, napkins, utensils, cake, cake cutter, candles, lighter, and tablecloth.
• Fishing party, strawberry party, fall party, and more
• Party prices start around $400

Pets are not allowed.

Indoor Playroom: We are an indoor playroom that has a climb on structure, infant area, soft play area, and some areas for imaginative play.

Weekly Music Classes for Kids: We also offer a music class weekly and other classes during the week as well. A place for families to come play, connect with other kids and parents, and make memories!!

Birthday Parties: Our playroom offers private birthday party/event rentals. We offer mobile rentals for inflatables & soft play!

Indoor Fun: Flight Adventure Park in Sandhill offers so many activities. You’ll find a trampoline park, AirSlam basketball, laser tag, Ninja Warrior courses, lunar court, lunar park, Mach Speed racing go-karts, Wipeout, and more!

Birthday Parties: Birthday party packages can be customized with food, favors, and more.

• party packages start at $269 plus tax
• Three-party packages are available
• personal host provided for setup

Offers a bowling alley, arcade, and sports bar. They offer a “laneside” menu for food and beverages. Call before visiting around holidays due to special hours.

Hours:
Open daily, hours vary

• party packages for kids’ parties, teen parties, corporate events, and social events.
• Three packages available starting at $21.99 per person
• Pizza, fries, bowling, and shoe rentals are available for all kid party packages

Chuck E. Cheese offers a place for kids to play arcade games, play space, pizza, and more.

Birthday Parties: Party packages include pizza and drinks, arcade games, 2-hour table rental, set-up and clean-up, ticket blaster, and LIVE birthday show. Add-ons are available – including dessert.

• Birthday party packages start at $99.99 for 6 children
• Upgraded party packages start at $28.99 per child

Party rental for individual curated sensory pouches and dough jars

Play Dough Parties

• $100 base price + $8 per jar
• ice cream cart style Play-Doh with custom mix-ins

Bring some beautiful face painting to your child’s birthday party or your next family event. Ladybug’s Facepainting offers a variety of packages that include:

• adorable face painting
• balloon art
• fancy buns hair extensions for kids
• airbrush tattoos

Ladybug’s Facepainting serves the Columbia, Chapin, Lexington, Sumter, Irmo, Eastover, and Hopkins, SC area

Columbia Marionette Theatre offers family-friendly puppet shows for kids and families.
Shows change every few months, and are typically classic stories like The Wizard of Oz, Jack and the Giant, and more.

Birthday Parties: Parties at Columbia Marionette Theatre include

• two hours in a themed party room
• a gift for the birthday child
• admission to the puppet show
• can be booked on Saturday (2 times available)
• Party package prices are $75 non refundable deposit plus $9 per child