Celebrating birthdays for your kids can seem daunting. These days, there seems to be more and more pressure for a bigger, better party. Now, I’m all for a small party at the park, in the backyard, or a church fellowship hall, but then there are themes and food and decorations…I’m getting stressed out just thinking about it all.
Thankfully, no matter what you are looking for, Chattanooga has something to offer for your birthday party needs! Keep in mind that there are varying degrees of cost depending on the type of party, but usually you get what you pay for, and sometimes the higher cost takes other decisions out of your hands and allows you to enjoy the party more (I can speak from experience on this one!).
Here are some options broken down by category. Happy partying!
Chattanooga Birthday Party Locations:
Animals
Does your little one love animals? Chattanooga has a variety of options to suit your needs, whether you like live animal tours, natural environments, or a petting zoo in your own backyard!
- Chattanooga Aquarium
- Chattanooga Zoo
- Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center
- Noah’s Little Ark
- Build-A-Bear
Museums
If your child is more focused on science, hobbies, or learning experiences, Chattanooga has those to choose from as well! Take your astronaut or train conductor on an adventure!
Water
What could be better than a pool party? Indoors or outdoors, Chattanooga has you covered.
- YMCA of Chattanooga
- Warner Park Pool/Spray Park
- AquaTots
- Choo Choo Diving and Aquatics Center
- UTC Aquatics and Recreation Center
Food-related
What’s a birthday party without some food? Why not plan a whole party around it? Check out these options to chow down at your next birthday party!
Art
Do you have a kid who loves to create? Chattanooga has several possibilities – pottery, painting, and everything in between!
Sports
Jumping, climbing, running, golfing, bowling – you can do it all! Check out these great locations for an active birthday adventure!
- Chattanooga Lookouts
- High Point Climbing
- Tennessee Bouldering Authority
- Tennessee Academy of Gymnastics
- Gymnastics Center of Chattanooga
- Lake Winnepesaukah
- Winner’s Circle
- Sir Goony’s Family Fun Center
- Holes to Go
- Pin Strikes
- Holiday Bowl Hixson or Holiday Bowl Brainerd
- Hamilton Skate Place
- Insane Paintball/Airsoft
- Air Bounce Chattanooga
- River City Archery
- The Jump Park
- Superfly Extreme Air Sports
Parks/Outdoor Locations
Chattanooga has some of the best parks and playgrounds around – most with pavilion areas for parties. Find one in your area and get busy planning!
Others
Some Chattanooga birthday adventures just don’t fit into a category. No matter what you’re looking for, you can find it!
- Chattanooga Dance Theatre
- Birthday Bash Chattanooga
- Bricks 4 Kidz
- Balance Studios
- Pigtails and Crewcuts
- AstroJump Chattanooga
- Rolling Video Games
- Regal Cinemas – Hamilton Place 8
Whew…those are a lot of choices. Did I miss any? Please let me know – I’ve still got years of birthday parties to plan!
