Because so many people in the area live in small(-ish) houses, one of the most frequent questions I hear is “Do you know of anyplace to have a child’s party?” Any parent can tell you that going to the same party 12 times a year gets stale fast. Here you’ll find our best effort to compile your NOVA birthday party options. Know of one we missed? Scroll down to the form at the end and add it!
Gymboree ($)
Alexandria and Burke, VA Locationskids play gym offers classes, birthday parties, and open playtime.
Hidden Oaks Nature Center
Annandale, VAVisit Hidden Oaks Nature Center's exhibit, Urban Woodlands: Habitats and Havens and discover the amazing diversity of an urban woodland forest. While exploring this exhibit, families can investigate the different levels of the forest and meet a variety of amphibians and reptiles. Through interactive stations, a children's corner, and hands on learning activities, parents and children alike will uncover the mysteries of life, from creatures that live underground to the treetop residents. Be sure to visit the indoor turtle pond!
Historic Alexandria Birthday Parties
Alexandria VAMake your child's birthday a historic occasion, with a party at one of several historic museums in Alexandria, including the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, the Friendship Firehouse, and Gadsby's Tavern.
Jerome "Buddie" Ford Nature Center
Alexandria VAVisit Alexandria’s very own Nature Center! At the Nature Center, you can see live animals up close and learn about the cultural and natural history of Dora Kelley Nature Park. The Naturalists on staff are here to help you and your family explore and enjoy Alexandria’s wild side! The Jerome “Buddie” Ford Nature Center provides year-round programs and exhibits on Alexandria’s human and natural history. For more information, or to make program reservations, please call the Nature Center at 703.746.5559.
Just Dance Birthday Parties
Alexandria VAI am a trained ballet dancer and would love to be a part of your young dancers’ next birthday party! I will arrive in a tutu costume and present your daughter with a special birthday gift. Includes: A surprise gift for the birthday girl, a short dance lesson taught by the Ballerina, a ballet story time/coloring and a wand decorating craft.
JW Tumbles ($)
Alexandria VAChildren's activity gym. Offers classes and open play.
Katarina's Paperie
Alexandria, VAnmstern@katarinaspaperie.com
We are a small online party boutique featuring custom printed designs, charming party accessories and event styling services. We specialize in helping parents host memorable events for their kids including birthday parties, playdates and other special celebrations. Our goal is to make hosting the celebration easy and fun, allowing you to enjoy making memories and spending time with your children.
Kid Junction
Chantilly,VAKid Junction is a new and exciting parent supervised play place and learning facility powered by creativity and imagination. We offer a safe, clean and educational play space for children, while providing a relaxing environment for parents. Kid Junction is the ONLY place for your child’s next birthday party celebration, play date, educational field trip or just walk in for fun. Kid Junction is also a perfect place for fundraising events, kids classes, corporate gatherings and much more. Kid Junction offers a variety of attractions, which will entertain, educate, and offer physical activity for a wide range of children from infants to kids 9 years old. From our Toddler Town and Interactive Village to our arcade and multi-level climber, all kids are guaranteed to have a memorable experience at KID JUNCTION!! Kid Junction is open to the public for walk-in open play every day of the week. No reservations required! Kid Junction of Chantilly is centrally located on Lafayette Center Drive. Kid Junction prides itself on being the cleanest and safest Family Fun Center in all of Virginia wrapped up in a relaxing and enjoyable environment for parents! Come enjoy our kids arcade on a rainy day, share a play date with friends, take an educational field trip or just walk in or hours of fun, and be sure to plan to stay for lunch or dinner at our 100% Peanut/Tree Nut FREE café!
Lee District Soft Play Room ($)
Alexandria, VA 22310Indoor soft playground.
Music Together of Vienna
Vienna, Virginia 22182(703) 424-7295 MusicTogetherOfVienna@gmail.com
Music Together is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and kindergarteners, and the adults who love them. We offer Northern Virginia locations in Vienna, Fairfax, Reston and Herndon.