Pinspiration is THE ultimate arts and crafts party venue in Chattanooga. This DIY studio gets inspiration from Pinterest to offer the trendiest craft projects for all ages. Their craft menu includes painted canvases, string art, mini-aquariums, DIY candy dispensers, custom candles and more. Customers can also suit up head-to-toe in protective gear and fling paint at a canvas to create a messy masterpiece in their famous Splatter Room™. Party options include the Splatter Party™, themed kids’ birthday parties (such as “Paris”, “Neverland”, or “Nautical”), or choose-you-own DIY. A food and drink menu is available for desserts, snacks, and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Learn more at pinspiration.com/
Chattanooga Dance Theatre
Perfect for children turning 4-10 years. Birthday child and friends will decorate their own costumes, practice a dance class and create a dance to perform for parents at the close of the celebration. The two hour party includes use of facility, entertainment, and simple costumes for children to take home. Hosts are welcome to bring refreshments. At least one host adult is required to stay at the party at all times. $200 for up to 10 children. $10 per additional child.
Party includes:
- 2 hours use of facility
- 45 minutes to create costumes
- 45 minutes of dance instruction
- A mini show for parents
- 30 minutes to use the facility present opening or refreshments (provided by host family)
- A Private Instructor
Insane Paintball/Airsoft
Insane Paintball/Airsoft is Chattanooga’s premier birthday party location for the child wanting an exciting, action packed birthday! We offer outdoor paintball and indoor airsoft fields for ages 8 and up. Groups of ten or more players receive your own party barracks room, get private game play with just players in your group, and you can schedule parties on weekdays or weekends. We also offer public walk in play for smaller groups every weekend. Online booking is available on our website or call us for more information. Come splat your friends and have the time of your life!
Insane Dart Tag
Insane Dart Tag is the newest attraction at Insane Paintball/Airsoft in Chattanooga! Perfect for kids ages 5 and up, Insane Dart Tag is a foam dart blaster adventure that takes Nerf parties to the a whole new level! Our indoor field is setup on artificial padded turf for safety, offers black lights and dance music for extreme fun, while the bunkers, dart blasters, and vests all glow to add an exciting touch to the kid’s Nerf battle! Private Insane Dart Tag parties can be booked any day of the week for groups of ten or more players. Online booking is available on our website or call us for more information. Experience next level Nerf!
Chattanooga Zoo
Here is a chance to let your kids go a little wild on their birthday and for you to take the stress out of party planning! Choose from three different party packages and two different party rooms to customize your experience. All packages include a two-hour rental of a party space for refreshments and presents as well as admission into the Zoo for 30 guests. Come celebrate with us at the Zoo!
Adventure Sports Innovation
At ASI we have adventures for everyone – including the tweens and teenagers that are so hard to please (and we host parties for adults too)! We have a variety of innovative gear for Land, Water and Virtual Reality, and most parties include a mix of multiple devices. Our Adventure Guides are with your party every step of the way, ensuring that everyone has fun and stays safe.
Check out our celebrations page in our website for details on our experiences and packages. Click here to see a short video of one of our parties.
Our gear for group events includes:
Land: hoverboards, hovershoes, scooterboards, mini e-bikes, mini Segways, hoverkarts and more!
Water: e-jet bodyboards, water bikes
Virtual Reality Simulators: Roller Coaster, Hang glider, Skyscraper Walk the Plank Challenge and other VR games/movies.
Call us at (423) 591-5654 or email us at [email protected]
Candlelight Forest
Looking for a unique spot for a children’s birthday party that just might bring out the kid in you, too? Look no further. Candlelight Forest is a breathtaking 200-acre resort jam packed with activities for families and friends located in the Chattanooga Valley, an easy 20-minute drive from downtown Chattanooga. Roast marshmallows over a fire pit; fish or canoe on Lake Angela; hunt for treasure on the Mason Jar Treasure Hunt Trail; play in the Pete Nelson designed Grand Treehouse; feed the community chickens and pygmy goats; pull you and your friends across the water on the Huck Finn Rope Ferry; trek miles of trails; wade in Mill Creek; and set up a game of pop-up soccer or badminton…and so much more!
Your Birthday Party Package includes:
- Access to all Candlelight Forest activities and amenities.
- Reserved “Home Base” picnic table or patio spot for refreshment and gift opening.
- Mountainside Hummer ride OR Guided Hike with nature scavenger hunt led by former park ranger
- Cheese and Pepperoni Pizza (at least one slice per child)
- Coke, Sprite, and Water
- Paper plates, napkins, utensils
- Party host for set up/ clean up
A party at Candlelight Forest is guaranteed to be memorable.
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
- Adventure Sports Innovation
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
- Adventure Sports Innovation
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!