There are a number of exceptional, family-friendly birthday places and fun amusement parks throughout the state of Arizona to host your child’s next celebration. When you’re looking to select a thrilling location for your party, many parks offer special group rates and party arrangements to meet your needs. With a wide range of activities available, there’s certain to be an amusement park that sparks fun and excitement for you and your kids! So without further ado aside from laser tag being the best birthday party place in Arizona here are a few more for your consideration.
1. Stratum Laser Tag
Stratum’s massive air-conditioned indoor laser tag arena is the perfect destination for your child’s birthday party or just a great way to escape the blistering heat of the SE Valley summers. Enjoy pulse-pounding fun with neon and black light shows and a sound system most movie theaters dream about. While taking a break in between sessions adults and kids can enjoy a fun arcade or visit the robust snack bar before heading back into the arena. 1455 S Stapley Dr. Suite 11, Mesa. 480.405.1484 Web: https://www.stratumhq.com
2. K1 Speed
For the racers in your life, this Phoenix park offers a birthday party package that’s different from laser tag birthday parties including several practice, qualifying and final races, each including at least 12 laps. All of the group packages at K1 Speed include a racing score sheet, medals for the top three winners, podium photos, t-shirts and more. Group rates range from $44-80 per person. 2425 S. 21st St, Phoenix. 602-275-5278. Web: k1speed.com
3. CrackerJax Family Fun and Sports Park
With an emphasis on sports, this Scottsdale park offers four packages with activities like miniature golf, batting cages, laser tag, bumper boats and go-karts. Packages include a choice of hot dogs or pizza for guests, who will also receive game tokens, fountain drinks and ice cream. With an eight-person minimum, party packages are $14.99-$19.99 per individual. 16001 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-998-2800. Web: crackerjax.com
4. Amazing Jake’s
All kinds of fun are available for participants of all ages at this Mesa location, including go-karts, mini coasters, laser tag, video games and more. All packages include a $5 pass for each guest, access to the all-you-can-eat buffet and a balloon bouquet, as well as unlimited ride access. Party packages are $159 to $299 for the group, depending on selected package. 1830 E. Baseline Road, Mesa. 480-926-7499. Web: amazingjakes.com
5. Jambo! Indoor Amusement Park
This fun Phoenix indoor location offers jungle-themed party packages with laser tag, mini-golf, rides and more, with additional choices like pizza and drinks available. A party package is available for ten people and up for $15.99 per person for two hours. 12046 N. 32nd St., Phoenix. 602-274-4653. Web: jambopark.com
6. Phoenix Indoor Karting
For a go-kart celebration, look no further than this Phoenix racing park for your children’s party. Packages include unlimited drinks, a winner’s medal, safety training and one junior kart race for the group during a one-hour party. Packages are $25 per person. 3401 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix. 855-955-7223. Web: phoenixindoorkarting.com
7. Enchanted Island Amusement Park
This family-friendly, classic amusement park in Phoenix has party packages suitable for all ages and children’s groups. The standard two-hour party package includes two hours of unlimited rides. All participants will get party favors and ice cream. Packages begin at $129.99 for two adults and seven children, with alternative possibilities available for bigger groups or different ages. 1202 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix. 602-254-1200. Web: enchantedisland.com
8. OdySea Mirror Maze
This a-maze-ing party site in Scottsdale offers a range of packages for all-day or one-hour parties. Participants will get admission to the rain forest mirror maze and the laser mase challenge, as well as personalized cake or cupcakes and a video for the guest of honor at the party. Packages range from $325-$400 for ten participants. 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale. 480-270-6200. Web: odyseamirrormaze.com.
9. Jumpstreet
For a jumping party, these trampoline centers in Chandler and Glendale offer a great time. With packages for kids seven and younger and kids eight and older, there are options available to suit participants of all ages with appropriate activities, safe and fun equipment and games. Packages range in price from $5-$20 per person, depending on the time, number and ages of the kids involved. 455 E. Warner Road, Chandler. 480-270-8008. 5665 W. Bell Road, Glendale. 602-889-0081. Web: gotjump.com
10. Castles N’Coasters
This Phoenix family fun park offers all-day packages for birthday parties and get-togethers that include unlimited rides, miniature golf and video games for all participants. The party packages also include pizza, ice cream and drinks during an hour in the party room. Packages range from $107.50 to $277.50 for a ten-person group, with individual fees for additional guests. 9445 Metro Parkway East, Phoenix. 602-997-7575. Web: castlesncoasters.com
11. Laser Quest
This laser tag hotspot offers several party packages for two-hour parties with laser games. Packages include two laser quest games and a private party room, as well as future discounts for the guest of honor and fellow guests. Premium packages include pizza and digital photos. Package prices range from $14-$27 per person, with an eight-person minimum. 3335 W. Peoria Avenue, Phoenix. 602-548-0005. Web:
12. Wet ‘n’ Wild Phoenix
For a water park party, you can’t choose a better place than this Glendale location filled with rides, slides, a monsoon wave pool and river rapids tubing. Party packages include unlimited access to all attractions as well as reserved tables, balloon decorations, pizza, soda and cupcakes for all participants. Party packages range from $32.99-$39.99 per person. 4243 W. Pinnacle Peak Road, Glendale. 623-201-2000. Web: wetnwildphoenix.com
13. Golfland-Sunsplash
There are two options at this double park, for golf and game lovers and water park enthusiasts. At Golfland, party packages include a round of miniature golf, unlimited arcade games, pizza, soda and party favors. Golf parties range from $99-$275 for ten people; optional Sunsplash admission can be added for $19.99 for each person. At Sunsplash, party packages include all-day water park admission, a reserved birthday table with pizza and a free mini-golf game. Packages range from $27.99-$29.99 per person, with a minimum of 15 participants. 155 W. Hampton Ave., Mesa. 480-834-8319. Web: golfland.com
14. Jubeelieve Indoor Playground
For the youngest children, this Avondale indoor playground is an excellent party location. Packages include 1.5 to three hours of indoor play in socks only in the playground’s wide range of climbers, bounce houses and jumpers as well as toys, slides and pushcars. Party packages are inclusive of balloons, paper products and pizza. Packages are $199 to $349 for the group of eight and up. 965 East Van Buren Street, Ste 115, Avondale. 623-428-7529. Web: jubeelieve.com
