PARTY TIME!

Piece of cake, baby! No matter their interest, the weather or your budget…all you need to throw the perfect birthday bash is right here.

(!) = Not open or holding parties as of press time, but confirmed or anticipated

ACTIVE PARTIES (NO SITTING ALLOWED)

Adventure Quest Laser Tag

1200 Clearview Parkway, Ste. 1106, Harahan 504.207.4444 lasertagnola.com. Play laser tag in ancient Mayan surroundings, as well as Cosmic Golf and bumper cars under black lights. Plus, arcade parties for younger kids.

Airline Skate

6711 Airline Drive, Metairie 504.733.2248 airlineskatecenternola.com. Have public or private skate parties, bring your own cake and purchase pizza.

(!) All Star Gymnastics

2073 Bonn St., Harvey 504.328.3838 allstargymnola.com allstargymnola@gmail.com. With a mission to provide a fun and safe environment where children can learn to enjoy and benefit from physical activity. Parties held on Saturdays and Sundays.

Big Easy Sportsplex

800 Webb St., Jefferson 504.733.0046 bigeasysportsplex.com parties@bigeasysportsplex.com. Includes time on the field or court (your choice), plus soft drinks. A game facilitator will help with on-field play, while a host or hostess will coordinate everything else. At press time, parties are limited to 50 people.

(!) Bookoo Bounce

5604 Blessey St., Elmwood 504.835.6424 bookoobounce.com. Indoor inflatable playground and party place. Parties are private and the professional staff takes care of everything. Just mail the invitations (which are provided).

Bounce de Lis

4001 General DeGaulle Drive, Ste. J, New Orleans 504.570.6385 Bouncedelis.com bdlparties@gmail.com. Open play and private party venue with inflatables, jumps, hoops, slides, TVs, Internet, and more. Various party packages available.

City Putt

1 Palm Drive, New Orleans 504.483.9385 neworleanscitypark.com/in-the-park/ city-putt. A 36-hole mini golf complex with two courses. City Putt’s Clubhouse has two party rooms available to rent and birthday/event packages available.

Colonial Lanes

6601 Jefferson Highway, Harahan 504.737.2400 colonialbowling.net. Two hours of bowling fun, with two or four lanes available for your party. Bumper bowling for children ages 7 and younger is available, too.

Elevation Station - Northshore

250 Northpointe Court, Covington 985.214.1888 elevationstation.com/northshore. Offering a giant open jump space, obstacle course, gladiator pits, dodgeball courts, and basketball courts. There’s a Kiddie Corner and Kid Zone for jumpers 6 and under.

Elmwood Gymnastics Academy

700 Elmwood Blvd., Ste. C, Harahan 504.733.4496 ochsnerfitness.com/elmwood-gymnastics-academy eschott@ochsner.org. Be the next Olympian and play on trampolines, bars, rope swing, balance beam, and a spacewalk.

Fulton Alley

600 Fulton St., New Orleans 504.493.7706 fultonalley.com. Fulton Alley is open for private parties and events only. Contact events@fultonalley.com to make a reservation.

Gym Rompers

5212 S.Claiborne Ave., New Orleans 504.481.0835 gymrompersfun.com. Kids will enjoy singing, musical instruments, puppets, bubbles, and more than 50 pieces of equipment to play on.

New Orleans JCC - Uptown & Goldring-Woldenberg JCC

Uptown: 5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.897.0143 / Metairie: 3747 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie 504.887-5158 nojcc.org. Parties are designed for children ages 3 and older. Parties can include gymnastics, arts and crafts, swimming, and many other kid-friendly activities. **2020 Update** As of June 3rd, the JCC will not administer Guest Passes. Members who wish to use the facility must make a reservation, sign a waiver, and have their temperature taken. Masks are strongly encouraged but not required.

The Little Gym

51 Park Place Drive, Ste. C, Covington 985.871.8989 thelittlegym.com/thenorthshorela tlgthenorthshorela@thelittlegym.com. The Little Gym offers birthday parties to celebrate your child’s special day and seasonal camps to cure the boredom blues.

Love Swimming

5221 S. Front St., New Orleans 504.891.4662 loveswimming.com. For kids of all ages (even the littlest tots with their parents), and staffed by lifeguards and a gamemaster to lead fun activities.

Mandeville Sports Complex

23052 Highway 1088, Mandeville 985.727.7277 mandevillesportscomplex.com. Offering four unique party packages. All parties include paper products, balloon bouquets, pizza, pitchers of unlimited beverages, cakes and ice cream, party favors, and party host(s).

Nola Kidsground

5700 Citrus Blvd., Elmwood 504.354.9528 nolakidsground.com info@nolakidsground.com. Indoor playground that allows children to discover, explore, imagine, and spark creativity through play.

Skate Country Westbank

1100 Terry Parkway, Gretna 504.392.2227 skatecountrywb.com. Party packages include food, drink and skating. It’s extra to have the rink to yourself. Online party bookings are available.

Spirit Professionals - Northshore

610 Deer Cross Court, Madisonville 985.888.6565 Spiritprofessionals.com joseph@spiritprofessionals.com. Celebrate your party like a Ninja Warrior. Participants will be instructed on Ninja Warrior skills and then timed on an obstacle course run through. Bookings available on the website.

Surge Trampoline

6930 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 504.267.3898 surgeneworleans.com. A cutting-edge entertainment, fitness, and sports facility featuring a venue for active social outings, intense workouts, and awesome birthday parties. Come enjoy the high-flying fun.

Adventurous Parties

(!) Audubon Aquarium of the Americas

1 Canal St., New Orleans, 800.774.7394, auduboninstitute.org. Have your birthday celebration with the penguins, fish, and sharks. The private party room offers a porthole window looking into the Gulf of Mexico exhibit.

(!) Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium

423 Canal St., New Orleans, 800.774.7394, auduboninstitute.org. Enjoy a special party room in addition to the spectacular butterfly garden and hands-on bug encounters.

Cajun Encounters

55345 U.S. Highway 90 E., Slidell, 504.834.1770, cajunencounters.com. Quiet flat boats with canopies protect children from the elements while allowing an up-close wild animals experience — see giant alligators eat and watch a bald eagle swoop down and catch fish.

(!) Insta-Gator Ranch

74645 Allen Road, Covington9, 85.892.3669, insta-gatorranch.com, info@insta-gatorranch.com Parties include an 8-inch by 10-inch photo of the birthday child holding a gator, use of the picnic area and soccer field, invitation template, and a full year membership for the birthday child.

Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour

6601 Leo Kerner Lafitte Parkway, Marrero. 504.689.4186. jeanlafitteswamptour.com. Experience a real-life Cajun encounter on comfortable and spacious swamp boats while meandering deep into Louisiana’s mysterious and picturesque bayous.

(!) Louisiana SPCA

1700 Mardi Gras Blvd., New Orleans. 504.368.5191. la-spca.org/party. A fun and educational hands-on animal experience. An extra bonus for animal lovers, the Birthday Pawty booking fee will help the thousands of companion animals in the facility’s care each year.

New Orleans Paddlewheels

365 Canal St., Ste. 2350, New Orleans, 504.529.4567, creolequeen.com. Have your party aboard the Creole Queen or take a thrilling ride through the swamps with the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour.

(!) NOLA Motorsports Park

11075 Nicolle Blvd., Avondale, 833.857.2357, Nolamotor.com, info@nolamotor.com. Have a Geaux Karting party this year. Parties include a reserved race for up to 15 people, as well as a party room and pizzas.

NOLA Paddleboards

3536B Toulouse St., Ste. B, New Orleans, 504.717.8847, nolapaddleboards.com. Bring your party to Bayou St. John for smooth water paddling in the middle of New Orleans. Sessions last for 75 minutes and begin with a complimentary lesson.

Pony Tales

156 Bertucci Lane, St. Rose, 504.469.0148, ponytalesbirthdays.com, ponytalesnola@aol.com. Ponies delivered to you for all occasions, or have a pony (or wagon) riding party at the barn.

Splendor Farms

27329 Mill Creek Road, Bush, 985.886.3747, splendorfarms.com. Private farm visits with the popular “Spend the Day” package and trail rides are available for small groups. Also open for birthday parties.

CREATIVE PARTIES (ARTS, CRAFTS, TREATS, & MORE)

Camp Girl Biz

5200 Highway 22, Ste. 6 and 7, Mandeville, 985.705.9288, campgirlbiz.com. All parties are designed to go with the personality of the birthday girl. Every party starts with a colorful beading necklace activity. The party concludes with a fashion show and dancing.

Creole Creamery

4924 Prytania St., New Orleans, 504.894.8680, 6260 Vicksburg St., New Orleans 504.482.2924, creolecreamery.com. Have a party at this ice cream parlor, where children can create their own ice cream sundaes or see how ice cream is made.

Glitter ‘n’ Glitz

601 Behrman Hwy Suite 7, Gretna, 504.701.5268, Glitternglitzkids.com. An upscale kids spa/accessories boutique. Party options include “sip and paint,” “glam,” “bestie spa day,” and more!

La Petite Palace

5928 W. Metairie Ave., Ste. 3, Metairie, 504.457.1608, lapetitepalacenola.com. Your birthday princess, fairy, or fashionista will enjoy a private party with dress-up, games, and tea; a painting party; an ice cream sundae party; and even parties for boys.

Little Pnuts Party Boutique

400 Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 504.267.5083, littlepnutstoyshoppe.com. Plan your event based on a theme and activity you choose. Show up ready for fun.

Lola’s Art Experience

2637 Florida St., Mandeville, 985.778.2020, lolasartstudios.com, lolasartexperience@gmail.com. A family-owned paint-your-own ceramics, glass, and canvas studio offering classes, party space rental, special events, and more. Come in and let your creativity shine.

Louisiana Children’s Museum

City Park New Orleans, 15 Henry Thomas Drive, New Orleans, 504.523.1357, lcm.org/birthdays. See the website or contact the museum directly for full information on party offerings.

Luv 2 Play

6851 Veterans Blvd., Metairie, 504.267.7263, luv2play.com/metairie. An indoor playground area for kids of all ages. Choose from three different party room packages, or take-home summer sandcastle kits for children.

Mad Science

Serving all of Southeast Louisiana, 504.345.2602, madscience.org/sela. Parties offer cool science experiments with a certified Mad Scientist. Interactive party time and a fun take-home item are a winning combo. Options include themed take-home party kits.

Painting with a Twist - Metairie, 4931 W Esplanade Ave, Ste. D, Metairie, 504.832.5536, metairie@paintingwithatwist.com / Painting with a Twist - Gretna, 1900 Lafayette St., Ste. 2A, Gretna 504.361.0574 / Painting with a Twist - Mandeville, 2121 North Causeway Blvd., Mandeville 985.626.6272, paintingwithatwist.com

Parties for kids turning ages 7 and older. The birthday child chooses the painting. Guests are free to bring food and drink. For a take-home twist at home kit, contact twistathome@paintingwithatwist.com

Posh Paint Pub

3218 Taft Park, Metairie, 504.835.4155, poshpaintpub.com. Great pottery, canvas painting, or clay parties — for kids and adults.

Prytania Theatre

5339 Prytania St., New Orleans, 504.891.2787, theprytania.com, info@thepyrtania.com. Rent the Uptown, single-screen movie theater for special screenings.

FAIR WEATHER (OUTDOOR) PARTIES

Longue Vue House and Gardens

7 Bamboo Road, New Orleans, 504.488.5488, longuevue.com. Garden birthday celebrations offer children interactive activities that allow imaginative exploration.

New Orleans City Park

1 Palm Drive, New Orleans, 504.482.4888, neworleanscitypark.com. Have your child’s next birthday at Storyland, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, City Putt, or the Train Garden.

Woodlake Swim & Tennis Club

82 Sequoia St., Kenner, 504.467.5899, party@clubwoodlake.com, clubwoodlake.com. Choose from pools, sport courts, covered decks, and a spacious clubhouse to create your perfect party.

PARTIES AT HOME (TALENT AND RENTALS)

About to Bounce

504.914.6489, abouttobounce.com, joe@abouttobounce.com. Full-service inflatable party supply rental company that also offers a variety of games, carnival food machines, and tables and chairs.

Art from the Heart

504.416.1430, artfromtheheartevents.com. When face painting becomes beautiful art. Detailed “cheek art” and full-faced animals, masks, and butterflies — some with added glitter and jewels. Choose from one of their four party packages.

FunFlicks

504.304.0815, funflicks.com. A wide selection of inflatable screen sizes for fun outdoor movie screenings for your next birthday party.

GoGoBooth

504.224.9801, gogo-booth.com. This photo booth company with more than 20 years of experience provides quality and professional service with a flair for fun and design.

JoJo the Magician and Clown

504.866.4400, slikjojo@yahoo.com, jojothemagician.com. Wow the kids with some amazing magic. JoJo has been entertaining the Greater New Orleans area for more than 40 years.

NOLA Amusements

504.905.6368, nolaamusements.com, nolaamusements@gmail.com. These amusements and carnival rides are the perfect addition to your child’s next birthday party. Choose from inflatables, Ferris wheels, cartoon characters, or other options.

NOLA Games On Wheels

504.237.3157, nolagamesonwheels.com. They bring the ultimate gaming experience right to your front door with a luxury, limo-style theater on wheels featuring seven huge high-definition TVs.

NOLA Pixie Dust

504.457.1608, pixiedustnola.com, nolapixiedust@gmail.com. Choose from over 30 magical characters to make an appearance at your party. They will entertain through speech and song, making your party an unforgettable one.

Party Peeple

504.421.0348, partypeeple.com. They’ll come to you with games, storytelling, magic, balloon sculpting, face painting, and characters. Some performers also speak Spanish or French.

Petite Princess Company

225.347.1981, petiteprincesscompany.com. Princesses will come to your house with songs, crafts, crowns, a photoshoot, and more. The party packages include themes like “Mermaid Lagoon,” “Unicorn Princess,” and “Snow Sister Package” among others.

Porta-Puppet Players

3141 Michigan Ave., Metairie, 504.669.4159, theatricana.com/portapuppets. Storytelling with puppet packages, caricaturists, musicians, magicians, princesses, and more.

Rolling Video Games of New Orleans

504.417.4368, rockinrollinvideogametruckofneworleans.com. They’ll bring the ultimate in fun to your child’s birthday party. If you want them more active, go for the laser or water tag, or even crazier — a human hamster ball.

When You Wish Entertainment

504.208.HERO, whenyouwishentertainment.com. Providing the most professional and authentic princesses, superheroes, and fairy tale characters in the Greater New Orleans area.

Zoo 2 U

504.756.1501, zoo2uparties.com. They provide a complete petting zoo and pony rides. A great way to educate kids about animals while having fun.

LAGNIAPPE: ALL THAT OTHER STUFF!

CAKES, CANDY, COOKIES, AND PASTRIES

The Candy Bank

201 Carroll St., Mandeville, 985.778.2750, thecandybank.com. Enjoy delicious candy and ice cream, including a candy shopping spree. Look at their website for extras you can add to your child’s party.

Cookie Dough Bliss

241 W Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 504.303.8420, cookiedobliss.com/neworleans. Cookie dough flavors galore and ice cream, sundaes, and shakes! Catering also available.

Girls Gone Vegan

504.510.3590, girlsgonevegannola.com. A gluten-free and vegan bakery dedicated to making delicious renditions of classic treats.

Gracious Bakery

1000 S. Jefferson Davis Parkway, Ste., 100, New Orleans, 504.321.6233, 4930 Prytania St., New Orleans, 504.300.8135, 2854 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans 504.301.9949, graciousbakery.com. Bakery offering breakfast and brunch, pastries, sandwiches, salads, breads, and desserts. Catering packages are available with free delivery for orders of $100 or more.

Haydel’s Bakery

4037 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson, 504.837.0190 or 800.442.1342, haydelbakery.com. Create your own masterpiece and make this birthday extra special and extra delicious with a uniquely themed birthday cake.

JCB Creations

4836 Magazine St., New Orleans, 504.324.9933, jcbcreations.com. Cookies, cakes, cupcakes, and more. Personalize your party with these specialty items.

Laurel Street Bakery

2701 S. Broad St., Uptown, 504.897.0576, laurelstreetbakery.com. Cakes, cupcakes, and other wonderful baked goods.

Maple Street Patisserie

7638 Maple St., Uptown , 504.304.1526 , cargocollective.com/maplestreetpatisserie. The bakeries of Europe are filled with handcrafted creations. No need to bake ever again, with its delicious cookies, pastries, breads, and cakes.

Nothing Bundt Cakes

1111 Greengate Dr., Ste. D, Covington, 985.888.6555, 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Ste. 100, Metairie, 504.645.5499, 4839 Prytania St., New Orleans 504.267.4652, nothingbundtcakes.com. Celebrate life's special moments with hand-decorated cakes adorned with inspired decorations and signature frosting.

The Sweet Life Bakery

6268 Vicksburg St, New Orleans, 504.371.5153, nolasweetlife.com. Enjoy cakes for a variety of occasions- weddings, birthdays, baby showers, and more. Choose from 14 flavors and 20 buttercream fillings.

COLD TREATS

Cookie Dough Bliss

241 W Harrison Ave., New Orleans, 504.303.8420, cookiedobliss.com/neworleans. Choose from options like chocolate chip cookie dough to brownie batter-- perfect for any celebration. Catering available

Creole Creamery

4924 Prytania St., New Orleans, 504.894.8680, 6260 Vicksburg St., New Orleans 504.482.2924, creolecreamery.com. Enjoy dozens of gourmet flavors, perfect for a sunny day, and available for catering.

Hansen’s Sno-Bliz

4801 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, 504.891-9788. Beloved by generations of New Orleanians, Hansen’s classic sno-balls are available in a one-gallon Party-Bliz bucket for sharing!

Hoodoo Ice Cream

405 N Columbia St., Covington, 985.900.2353. Enjoy handmade, thoughtfully sourced ice cream in downtown Covington. Unique flavors include blueberry buttermilk, red velvet, black currant, and so many more. For a fun birthday, consider ordering a few pints and fresh waffle cones

Imperial Woodpecker Sno-Balls

3511 Magazine St., New Orleans, 504.264.7170, iwsnoballs.com. Enjoy fresh snowballs on-site OR bring the party to you; catering for parties is available.

Plum Street Snoballs Uptown|1300 Burdette St., New Orleans / Plum Street Snoballs Metairie| 3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie, plumstreetsnoball.com, 504.866.7996.

Tired of the same old party? This New Orleans tradition will bring a sno-ball stand to you. Or, bring the kids to its well-known original location Uptown.

SNO-LA

2311 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, 504.327.7669, Snolasnowballs.com. Pick up with advance order at Snola Metairie Thursday-Sunday 12-8pm.

DECORATIONS

Card My Yard Mandeville

985.796.7443, cardmyyard.com/mandeville. Lawn signs that feature fun colors and graphics - perfect for any celebration

Little Pnuts Luftballons & Custom Piñatas

504.267.5083, littlepnutstoyshoppe.com. Balloon installations for every occasion. Spruce up your house, balcony or yard with a colorful balloon installation. Customized pinatas for kids and adults.

Say It With a Sign

504.487.7574, sayitwithasignla.com. Decorate your lawn with signs for various occasions - perfect for birthdays.

Nola Party Boutique

504.606.5567, nolapartyboutique.com. Balloon bouquets, columns, arches, and decor for special events and corporate needs.

Nola Lawn Candy

nolalawncandy@gmail.com. Decorate your lawn with creative hand-painted signs that feature cupcakes, video game controllers, fish, footballs, and more.

Over the Top Balloon Decor

504.249.6985, overthetopballoondecor.com. Balloon bouquets, arches, photo frames, and more, perfect for any indoor or outdoor celebration.

Sign Gypsies

504.670.9633, signgypsiesnola.com, Custom yard messages for every occasion - they handle delivery, set-up, and clean-up.