11 Ways to party in Brisbane

Looking for awesome party venues and hosts that are tough to beat? Something a little different, adrenaline inducing, mind-blowing, puzzling, energy burning, or just plain fun! Check out these ideas for a birthday party ALL the kids will remember forever.

Have you ever, in the throes of a birthday party, wished you could just lock all the kids up in a room for an hour and relax with a coffee? Fox in a Box offers just that! Brisbane’s premiere escape room experience has six themed rooms to lock the party kids in, and they can’t escape until they solve all the clues! They have plenty of room in the waiting area for parents to tuck into all the party food while the kids are gone.

SUITABLE FOR OLDER KIDS AND TEENS

Mini golf at Victoria Park offers something for everyone. There’s a playground, bistro, giant board games, and – of course – mini golf. Victoria Park offers four different party menus, so when the kids have filled up on the fully catered food options, set them loose for a round of golf and leave them to burn off any excess energy on the playground while you relax in the bistro. Bonus – there’s even a jumping castle on site on weekends!

SUITABLE FOR KIDS UNDER 12

Take the birthday party to new heights when the kids step into the flight tunnel at iFly Chermside. Kids will have the benefit of their own personal flight instructor who will take them through a series of exhilarating twisting-turning sky diving manoeuvres, safely contained in a tube above a net. You can book a party room here, too, or head elsewhere for a fast food debrief afterwards!

SUITABLE FOR KIDS FROM 3 TO TEENS

Let the kids get their hands dirty with an afternoon on the farm. At White Ridge Farm kids can feed the animals, take a hayride, go horse riding, dig for fossils, play on the adventure playground, play a round of putt putt, and maybe even milk a cow! White Ridge Farm is also home to, llamas, goats, pigs, rabbits, fowl, and a camel. There’s an undercover picnic area with fridge too.

SUITABLE FOR KIDS UP TO TEENS

If you like the idea of a birthday party that leaves kids happy and exhausted enough to sleep all the way home, head to the new Bounce McGregor. Yes it has trampolines, but it also has the X-Run ninja obstacle course, heaps of rock-climbing walls, and even a cliff jump! Their parties are fully catered so all you have to provide is the transport.

PARTY OPTIONS FOR KIDS AGED 2+

The kids will be head over heels at Flip Out Strathpine, where they can ‘run the walls’ and dive into the foam pit. This huge indoor trampoline park offers catered and self-catered parties to suit your budget, and they’ll even do all the cleaning after!

BEST SUITED FOR AGE 7+

Want slime, snow, wacky worms, or a rocket launch in your own back garden? Let Street Science bring the party to you! The Street Science party hosts deliver an exciting science demonstration and a hands-on experimental workshop for a party that’s a memorable blast!

SUITABLE FOR KIDS AGED 5+

For an xtremely memorable party, check out the options at Urban Xtreme. This venue has it all – rockclimbing walls, trampolines, ninja warrior course, laser tag, and even indoor snowboarding and skiing! They have sooo many party options to choose from, and the kids won’t want to leave!

PARTY OPTIONS FOR ALL AGES

For a really cool birthday party, take the kids ice skating at one of Brisbane’s Iceworld skating rinks. Never skated before? Don’t worry, the kids will get a 15-minute demonstration of the basics before being let loose on the ice. Your party includes decorated party area, food and drinks, and a dedicated party host.

SUITABLE FOR KIDS AGED 3+

Let your kids enter a realm of fantasy, wizardry, and imagination with a Harry Potter themed party at The Cauldrons Café & Emporium. A dedicated professor will take your child through 90-minutes of spell-binding fun, where every young witch or wizard gets to make two potions and sample a bottle of Flying Cauldrons Butterscotch Beer and a box of Bertie Botts All Flavoured Beans!

SUITABLE FOR AGES 6+

Laser Tag parties are a blast! Brisbane has lots of laser tag venues but if you’re looking for a party with a carnival vibe, check out Laserzone Lawnton – they even have a dodgem car ride! You can self-cater or choose one of their party packages, and there’s a café on site where parents can relax.

BEST SUITED FOR AGES 7+

If you are looking for even more great party venues in Brisbane, head to the party section of our website www.familiesmagazine.com.au/brisbane/party-venues