August 20, 2020

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 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    
5342 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans   
504.897.0143   
(!) Goldring-Woldenberg JCC  
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, Covington   
985.892.3669   
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   
clubwoodlake.com  
party@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 
jojothemagician.com
slikjojo@yahoo.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. 

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. 

Say It With a Sign 
504.487.7574
sayitwithasignla.com 
Decorate your lawn with signs for various occasions – perfect for birthdays.  

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