Best Birthday Party Ideas in Houston, TX

Want to make this birthday a home run? Whether you're last minute scrambling for ideas or you've been planning this occasion months in advance, we have the best suggestions for all age groups to ensure that your party is a catch.

Home Run Dugout: Be in the Big Leagues for a Night

We may be a little biased, but Home Run Dugout knows how to make a good time! With 22 simulated Batting Bays™ allowing up to 12 people per bay, you can say goodbye to basic batting cages and hello to a more modern way to play that is perfect for all ages and experience levels. All ages are welcome during the day, while its adults-only after 10pm.

Adults will be delighted to quench their thirst with one of our 20 beers, or a crafted cocktail from our dedicated bartenders. For the kids, book our optional backyard mini-field & grill area, play some Dinger Derby™, or hit us with your best shot in a batting bay.

Take it easy while your Home Run Dugout party host assists with set-up, games, and clean-up, making it easy for party guests and parents to relax and unwind on this special day.

Located just outside Houston in Katy, we're just a short drive.

To learn more and book a party reservation, click here.

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Pedal Party: The Ultimate Cycling Adventure

You may have heard of party buses, but Pedal Party provides a party trolley! Up to 16 people can join in on the fun, with 15 seated pedaling the trolley while one person stands to serve as your "bartender."

This perfect combination of fit and fun allows for a unique outdoor experience full of hot-spots and beautiful views. The Pedal Party is rented on an hourly basis, and our flexible routes allow most groups to make 4 stops in a 2-hour tour.

The Pedal Party is currently available for rent in the Washington Ave. Corridor, Midtown, Montrose, East Downtown (EaDo) and the White Oak area of the Heights. Check out the routes in your area of choice here, and book a reservation here for the ride of a lifetime!

Cidercade: For the Love of Cider and Nostalgia

With over 275+ games and a variety of house-made ciders, Cidercade is sure to remind you of the best games from your childhood while also providing newer games to love. Dozens of ciders, hard seltzers, and a soda machine are available, and parties can bring their own food in to enjoy.

Reservations allow parties of 4-10 to have a dedicated table for a 2-hour time period and access to skip the line on busy nights! While Cidercade is family friendly during the day, it transitions into 21+ after 8pm.

You can check out the hundreds of games here and look into booking your next event here to bring on the competition!

13th Birthday Party Ideas in Houston

Battlefield Houston: Bring the Action

Battlefield Houston will make your teens feel like they jumped right into a video game with this laser tag arena. With 50+ different missions to choose from, refs will guide the kids into battle as they play a 30, 60, or 90 minute mission. The entertainment doesn't stop there, as they also have an arcade for use after game time for additional fun.

Birthday events provide a private room with camo-themed plates and napkins to keep up the battlefield feel for 10 or more guests. A variety of add-ons are available to customize the party to the birthday teen's delight.

For more information on booking an action-packed party, click here and experience the largest indoor tactical battlefield in the US!

Treehouse Art & Crafts: Let Your Creativity Flow

For the creative teen, Treehouse Art & Crafts lets 8-14 guests create a craft project that can also be customized to your party's theme! You will be welcomed with a "Happy Birthday" chalk wall with the birthday teen's name, perfect for photo ops!

Each teen will get an hour and a half to build a take-home craft that they can design in any way their creativity chooses. Crafts range from canvas bags to snow globes to dreamcatchers, and the gallery of crafts can be seen here.

For more information on party booking, click here to learn more and let imaginations run wild.

Older Teen Birthday Ideas

Bay Area Raceway: Live Life to the Extreme

For the thrill seekers, go-karting is sure to please. Bay Area Raceway not only has go-karts but also laser tag and arcade games to keep the fun going! Different packages are available for parties of 10+, each providing a party room and different levels of go-kart time, laser tag, and arcade game cards.

Guests can bring in any food, non-alcoholic beverages, and decorations to customize the party room and can click here for free printables of a variety of invitations!

For booking information, click here to learn more about how to make this birthday exhilarating.

Urban War Zone: Paintball Your Way

This paintball facility has multiple packages for 10 or more players to have a colorful birthday party. Packages range from the basics all the way up to paintball grenades, pizza, drinks, and photos from their photographer.

Urban War Zone is the only paintball field inside the 610 loop, making it conveniently accessible to anyone in Houston. For first time players, check out this guide to help your game plan! To book a party reservation and learn more, click here.

Young Adult Birthday Ideas in Houston

Break Life Houston: Relieve Your Stress

Have you ever wanted to release all of your pent up stress? Look no further than Break Life's rage rooms. You can go wild on breaking things in a safe environment for fun and freedom. Paint rooms are also available to create a messy masterpiece across the room.

They offer a variety of sessions ranging from 10 to 45 minutes for groups of all sizes. These sessions provide a safe, clean, judgment-free space to break everything in sight, with themed rooms available for a more customized experience as well.

To learn more about this unique experience, click here to book a smash or splash session!

Foxfire Candle Works: Make Your Own Custom Scent

Foxfire is a fun, interactive experience that allows you to mix your perfect custom scented candle. There are over 100+ fragrance oils to mix and match to make an all-natural soy-based wax candle.

They walk you through the process, as you pour, mix, and create your candle to feel like a true professional. You can also choose from a variety of jars to fit your decor!

For those looking for something a little different, they also offer sugar scrubs, lotions, room sprays, reed diffusers, car diffusers, and wax tarts! There's something for everyone, and you can learn more and book here.