Rainbow Midwest
A large room filled with wooden playstructures makes for a fun and busy birthday party!
I have been here with a friend - My son was not walking yet at the time, so he did not enjoy it as much as her boys.
If your kids are between the ages of 3-7, this would be a great indoor birthday party venue option!
St. Cloud YMCA
I haven't used their birthday party option, but it sounds like a great option! They have options for a two story jungle gym (for littles) or pool time for 3+
If you like the idea of a water party, (and parents will be on hand to supervise) you could do a lakeside party at the Avon beach - You could buy something fun, like a bubble machine, off of Amazon and bring it along to add an additional activity.
Riverside Park
My family recently rented out the facilities at Riverside Park and we were so impressed by the amenities!
There is the park and splash pad nearby for plenty of fun, and the facilities are indoors with a fireplace, or fans (depending on what the weather calls for) - Bathrooms are easily accessible, and there is plenty of table space. They even have a microwave, sink, and refrigerator available for use.
The staff on hand were so kind and accommodating and brought out coloring pages for all the children to color.
Airmaxx Trampoline Park
My kids aren't old enough to enjoy a trampoline park, but if you don't mind the noise and your kid loves to be energetic - A trampoline park might just be up your alley!
I have hear that this is a popular birthday party venue in Saint Cloud. It sounds overstimulating to me, but that is probably because I am introverted - I know my siblings LOVED trampoline parks as young kids.
Como Zoo
If you are in Saint Cloud, then this would be a bit of a drive - But if you are willing to make the commitment, maybe grab a few other parents and car pool down together, the birthday package that they have sounds like it would be an incredible experience. Or, you could do what I am doing and just take your child there, meet up with some friends, and make it an event without booking an entire birthday venue package.
I am going to Como Zoo for the first time for my two year old's birthday, I can't wait to see what he thinks - He loves animals! (Plus, I am excited to see it for myself, I'm not originally from Minnesota, so I am still in the process of discovering all the best places to visit.)
I hope this helped as you plan your kid's birthday party!
Happy birthday to your little one! I hope their day is so special!
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Hi, my name is
Susannah!
On a mission to create and capture poetic + love-filled moments for ordinary families.
I am wife to my hardworking hubby, mama to two sweet little boys, lover of photographs, and family photographer in Saint Cloud, Minnesota.
Photos have always been important to me, but especially since starting my own little family. When my first child was born, I wanted desperately to have photos documenting everything: every finger hold, baby yawn, and embrace from my hubby. Every moment I have with them is such a gift!
Holding my newborn son, I realized that motherhood and family life is too precious to let it fly past without being documented, and I felt an ache in my heart to tell the beautiful story of family for other moms.
Mama, you deserve to have heartfelt and joyful photos with your family that bring memories to your mind and tears to your eyes that you cherish forever.
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