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Party Time! Party Planning In And Around NOLA

Piece of cake, baby! Here’s all you need to throw the perfect birthday bash, whatever your kid’s interests or your budget, we’ve got you covered!  

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   
A fun and safe environment that allows children to run, jump, and play. Parties held on Saturdays and Sundays.   

Big Easy Sportsplex 
800 Webb St., Jefferson   
504.733.0046   
bigeasysportsplex.comparties@bigeasysportsplex.com 
$299 includes 1¾-hours of indoor field play for up to 25 kids. A game facilitator assists with play, while the host coordinates everything else.  

Colonial Lanes  
6601 Jefferson Highway, Harahan   
504.737.2400   
colonialbowling.net   
Two hours of bowling fun, with two or four lanes for your party. Bumper bowling for children ages 7 and younger is available, too. 

Elmwood Gymnastics Academy  
700 Elmwood Park Blvd., Ste. C, Harahan    
504.733.4496 
ochsnerfitness.com/elmwood-gymnastics-academy   
Spend 80 minutes in the state-of-the-art gymnastics facility plus 40 minutes in the party area. Includes pizza and unlimited punch. 

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   
Our goal is to make your little one’s big day easy, stress free, happy, and FUN! All Gym Rompers birthday parties are private, with play space access.  

Kidsports Adrenaline Rush Party  
1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan 
504.733.1200 
ochsnerfitness.com/kidsports 
The 360° inflatable obstacle course is the original heart-pounding, blood-pumping race to the finish line that appeals to the Olympian in us all.  

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), staffed by lifeguards and a gamemaster leading fun activities.   

Mandeville Sports Complex  
23052 Highway 1088, Mandeville  
985.727.7277  
mandevillesportscomplex.com  
Offering four unique party packages, including paper products, balloon bouquets, pizza, pitchers of unlimited beverages, cakes, ice cream, party favors, and party host(s).  

Nola Kidsground 
5700 Citrus Blvd., Elmwood
504.354.9528 
nolakidsground.cominfo@nolakidsground.com 
Indoor playground and party place that encourages children to discover, explore, imagine, and spark creativity through play.

Ochsner Fitness Center Splash Party  
1200 S. Clearview Parkway, Ste. 1200, Harahan 
504.733.1600 
ochsnerfitness.com 
A personal certified lifeguard is on hand for the entire hour your party swims. Guests spend the last 40 minutes in the party room.  

Skate Country Westbank 
1100 Terry Parkway, Gretna   
504.392.2227   
skatecountrywb.com   
Party packages include food, drinks, and skating; extra charge to have the rink to yourself. Online party bookings are available. 

Spirit Professionals – Madisonville  
610 Deer Cross Court, Madisonville  
985.888.6565  
spiritprofessionals.com 
Great for boys and girls, parties include inflatables, ninja obstacles, rock climbing wall, tire climbing wall, and more.  

Surge Trampoline  
6930 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie   
504.267.3898   
surgefun.com/locations/metairie   
A cutting-edge entertainment, fitness, and sports facility featuring a venue for active social outings, intense workouts, and awesome birthday parties. 

ADVENTUROUS PARTIES  

Audubon Nature Institute 
504.212.5443   
auduboninstitute.org/birthday-parties 
*Will be reopening for parties late-2021. Call or see website for information.  

Cajun Encounters Tour Company  
55345 U.S. Highway 90 E., Slidell   
504.834.1770  
cajunencounters.com  
Top-quality city, plantation, and swamp tours provided by licensed guides. Custom group tours and itinerary planning available. 

Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery  
74645 Allen Road, Covington   
985.892.3669   
insta-gatorranch.cominfo@insta-gatorranch.com 
Parties include an 8×10 photo of the birthday child holding a gator, picnic area and soccer field, invitation template, and more.  

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, deep in mysterious and picturesque bayous.  

LOOP NOLA  
1 Palm Dr., City Park, New Orleans  
504.330.5369  
loopnola.org  
LOOP NOLA provides customized events for families and groups, including canoeing and multi-course ropes challenge birthday parties.   

New Orleans Paddlewheels  
365 Canal St., Ste. 2350, New Orleans   
504.529.4567   
creolequeen.com   
Have your party aboard the Creole Queen on the Mississippi, or tour the swamps with the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour.  

NOLA Motorsports Park  
11075 Nicolle Blvd., Avondale   
833.857.2357    
nolamotor.com | info@nolamotor.com   
Looking for excitement? Multiple tracks and packages, including junior karts are available for birthday parties and more. 

NOLA Paddleboards 
8001 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans 
nolapaddleboards.com   
Open water paddling on the lakefront! The Pontchartrain Paddle lasts 75 minutes, begins with a lesson, and includes all equipment.  

Pony Tales   
156 Bertucci Lane, St. Rose   
504.469.0148   
ponytalesbirthdays.componytalesnola@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 for small groups. Also open for birthday parties. 

CREATIVE PARTIES (ARTS, CRAFTS, TREATS, & MORE)  

Camp Girl Biz 
5200 Highway 22, Ste. 7, Mandeville  
985.705.9288  
campgirlbiz.com  
All parties are designed to suit the birthday boy or girl’s personality, and include a colorful beading necklace activity, dancing, and a fashion show.  

Culinary Kids  
915 Marigny Ave., Mandeville 
985.727.5553 
culinarykidsns.com 
No two parties are ever alike! Enjoy a customizable event that includes a main course, dessert, and activity.  

Glitter ‘n’ Glitz  
601 Behrman Highway, Ste. 7, Terrytown 
504.701.5268 
glitternglitzkids.com 
Multiple packages include an upscale kids’ spa boutique party, or we bring the party to you on our spa party bus.  

La Petite Palace  
5928 W. Metairie Ave., Ste. 3, Metairie    
504.457.1608 
lapetitepalacenola.com 
Multiple party options for girls and boys, include dress-up, games, and teas, a painting party, and an ice cream sundae party.   

Little Pnuts Party Boutique  
400 Harrison Ave., New Orleans   
504.267.5083  
littlepnutstoyshoppe.com  
Choose a theme and activities, and we’ll design your child’s customized party in our boutique…you and the guests just show up! Also featuring a balloon bar, gifts, and party essentials.  

Lola’s Art Experience  
2637 Florida St., Mandeville  
985.778.2020  
lolasartstudios.comlolasartexperience@gmail.com 
A family-owned, paint-your-own ceramics, glass, and canvas studio, offering classes, party space rental, special events, and more.  

Louisiana Children’s Museum  
15 Henry Thomas Drive, New Orleans 
504.523.1357   
lcm.org  
New Orleans’ premier attraction for children, featuring memorable, interactive experiences designed to make learning fun for the whole family. *See website for updated hours.  

Luv 2 Play  
6851 Veterans Blvd., Metairie  
504.267.7263 
luv2play.com/metairie  
An indoor playground area for kids of all ages. Celebrate all milestones childhood has to offer – both big and small!  

Mad Science  
Serving all of Southeast Louisiana  
504.345.2602   
madscience.org/sela | info@madsciencesela.com 
Make your child’s party a huge success with our party packages, add-ons, and goody bags loaded with science-themed toys. 

Painting with a Twist  
4931 W Esplanade Ave, Ste. D, Metairie, 504.832.5536 
1900 Lafayette St., Ste. 2A, Gretna, 504.361.0574   
2121 North Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985.626.6272  
paintingwithatwist.com   
Parties for kids turning age 7 and older in the studio to paint your way into your next year! Bring your own cake! 

Posh Paint Pub  
3218 Taft Park, Metairie   
504.835.4155   
poshpaintpub.com   
Great pottery, canvas painting, and clay parties – for kids and adults.  

Prytania Theatre  
5339 Prytania St., New Orleans   
504.891.2787   
theprytania.cominfo@thepyrtania.com   
Rent the Uptown, single-screen movie theater for special screenings.  

FAIR WEATHER (OUTDOOR) PARTIES  

Coquille Park and Recreation   
13505 Highway 1085, Covington 
985.892.9829 
coquillerec.recdesk.com 
Featuring four spacious areas to host your next party, including two playground areas and a splash park. 

Lafreniere Carousel Gardens  
3000 Downs Blvd., Metairie 
504.838.4389 
lafrenierepark.org 
Have your party at Lafreniere’s Carousel, featuring 34 moving animals. Picnic areas, a play area, and the Spray Park are adjacent. 

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.  

Woodlake Swim & Tennis Club  
82 Sequoia St., Kenner   
504.467.5899   
clubwoodlake.comparty@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.comjoe@abouttobounce.com 
Full-service, inflatable party rental company, with a variety of games, carnival food machines, and tables and chairs.   

AF Creations  
305.498.4571  
Visit on Facebook asredruby@gmail.com  
AF Creations specializes in custom balloon designs for every occasion.  

Art from the Heart  
504.416.1430   
artfromtheheartevents.com   
Four party packages of detailed “cheek art” and full-faced animals, masks, and butterflies, some with added glitter and jewels.  

FunFlicks  
504.304.0815   
funflicks.com/projector-screen-rental-new-orleans 
New Orleans projector screen rental and inflatable movie screen rentals for parties and events.  

GoGoBooth  
504.224.9801   
gogo-booth.com   
This photo booth company has more than 20 years of experience, providing quality service and designs, with a flair for fun.   

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.comnolaamusements@gmail.com 
Amusements and carnival rides – including inflatables, Ferris wheels, and cartoon characters – are the perfect addition to your child’s birthday party 

NOLA Games On Wheels 
504.237.3157   
nolagamesonwheels.com   
Bring the ultimate gaming experience to your front door with a luxury, limo-style theater on wheels with seven huge hi-def TVs.   

NOLA Pixie Dust  
504.457.1608 
pixiedustnola.comnolapixiedust@gmail.com 
Choose from over 30 magical characters to entertain through speech and song, making your child’s party an unforgettable one. 

Party Teepeezz & Events  
985.502.5300  
partyteepeezz.compartyteepeezz@gmail.com  
Individual decorated teepees, and specialty add-ons including custom balloon packages, party favor bags, karaoke machines, and more.  

Petite Princess Company 
225.347.1981 
petiteprincesscompany.com 
Princesses will come to your house with songs, crafts, crowns, a photoshoot, and more.  

Porta-Puppet Players  
3141 Michigan Ave., Metairie   
504.669.4159, 504.669.4159 
porta-puppets.com 
Storytelling with puppet packages, caricaturists, musicians, magicians, princesses, and more.   

Rockin Rollin Video Game Truck of New Orleans  
504.417.4368  
rockinrollinvideogametruckofneworleans.com  
Bring the ultimate in fun to your child’s birthday party. And if you want “active,” go for the laser or water tag games. 

Sparkle & Swag   
508 Metairie Road, Metairie  
504.510.5838  
sparkleandswag.comshop@sparkleandswag.com  
A curated collection of top party supplies fit for any celebration – from birthdays to bachelorette parties and beyond!  

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   
Bring a petting zoo or pony ride to your party for 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 is also available. 

Gracious Bakery 
1000 S Norman Francis Pkwy., New Orleans   
504.321.6233   
4930 Prytania St., New Orleans   
504.300.8135  
2854 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans   
504.301.9949   
graciousbakery.com   
Baked goods and catering packages for all occasions, including cakes, pastries, sandwiches, and salads. Free delivery for orders of $100 or more.   

Haydel’s Bakery  
4037 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson   
504.837.0190 or 800.442.1342   
haydelbakery.com   
Make this birthday extra special and extra delicious with a uniquely themed birthday cake or king cake.   

Laurel Street Bakery 
2701 S. Broad St., New Orleans   
504.897.0576   
laurelstreetbakery.com   
Cakes, cupcakes, and other wonderful goods baked from scratch, using only all-natural ingredients. 

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.  

Sweet Life Bakery  
516 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 
504.371.5153 
nolasweetlife.com 
Enjoy cakes for all occasions – birthdays, baby showers, and more. Choose from 14 flavors and 20 buttercream fillings.  

Zoe’s Bakery  
118 W. 32nd Ave., Covington 
985.892.5570 
facebook.com/ZoesBakeryofCovington 
Pastries and specialty cakes for every occasion! 

COLD TREATS 

Creole Creamery  
4924 Prytania St., New Orleans  
504.894.8680  
6260 Vicksburg St., New Orleans  
504.482.2924   
2565 Metairie Rd., New Orleans 
504.354.8069 
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 
snobliz.com 
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 
facebook.com/Hoodoo.handcrafted.icecream 
Unique flavors include blueberry buttermilk, red velvet, black currant, and many more. 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. 

Piccola Gelateria  
4525 Freret St., New Orleans 
504.493.5999 
piccolagelateria.com 
We cater to all tastes! Artisanal Italian gelato & sorbetto, sweet & savory crepes, and espresso coffee drinks. 

Plum Street Snoballs  
1300 Burdette St., New Orleans    
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 year-round.  

SNO-LA  
2311 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie 
8108 Hampson St., New Orleans 
504.327.7669 
snolasnowballs.com 
Home of the “Original Cheesecake Stuffed-Snoball.” 

Sweethandkraft  
3363 Severn Ave., Metairie 
504.516.2915 
sweethandkraft.com 
Delicious soft serve ice cream and sweet treats you’ll love. 

DECORATIONS 

Card My Yard Mandeville  
985.758.5544 
cardmyyard.com/mandeville 
Lawn signs that feature fun colors and graphics – perfect for any celebration 

Little Pnuts Balloon Installations 
504.267.5083  
littlepnutstoyshoppe.com/balloons 
Balloon installations for every occasion. Spruce up your house, balcony or yard with a colorful balloon installation. 

Nola Lawn Candy  
facebook.com/nolalawncandy | nolalawncandy@gmail.com 
Decorate your lawn with creative hand-painted signs that feature cupcakes, video game controllers, fish, footballs, and more. 

Nola Party Boutique  
504.606.5567 
nolapartyboutique.com 
Balloon bouquets, columns, arches, and decor for special events and corporate needs.  

Over the Top Balloon Decor  
504.249.6985 
overthetopballoondecor.com 
Balloon bouquets, arches, photo frames, and more, perfect for any indoor or outdoor celebration. 

Pixie Signs Yard Card Greetings   
985.259.7700 
pixiesigns.com 
Unique yard greetings specifically for your loved ones. 

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

SG New Orleans  
504.495.5515
facebook.com/SignGypsiesNewOrleans 
Custom yard messages for every occasion – they handle delivery, set-up, and clean-up.

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