For young creators
The Kirkwood children’s museum can host parties for up to 50 guests, offering an hour of private play time in one of the exhibits and an hour of access to the facility’s party room for a DIY celebration. The Magic House can also accommodate toddler parties for up to 35 guests that include all-day admission, toddler seating, a special photo op wall, and more. 516 S. Kirkwood. 314-822-8900.
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Artscope offers instructor-led programs for kids as young as kindergarten age, but its wide range of themes—witches and wizards, pour painting, and “ooey gooey” parties that explore the science behind slime and other squishy DIY projects—could definitely appeal to tweens and teens. Parties for up to 10 participants start at $250. Party planners can bring their own snacks. 2929 Tower Grove. 314-865-0060.
Edwardsville Children’s Museum
The Edwardsville Children’s Museum offers parties wherein the facility is closed to the public, giving attendees private access to the space for two hours. Add-ons include face-painting and the Route 66 Roadway exhibit. Member pricing starts at $250 for up to 15 children. Non-member pricing starts at $275. 722 Holyoake, Edwardsville, Illinois. 618-692-2094.
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For little learners
The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
The Butterfly House offers themed parties that include staff-led activities, a one-hour room rental, admission to the Butterfly Conservatory and Exhibit Hall, and a “dirt and worms treat” or butterfly cookie-decorating and juice box for each child attending. Ideal for kids ages 3 to 8, themed party packages are $20 per child for 10 to 20 children and include complimentary admission for up to 12 adults. 15050 Faust Park. 314-577-0888.
All Saint Louis Science Center party packages include one hour in a private party room, a designated birthday ambassador, five parking passes, pizzas, and more, for up to 40 people. With six different enhancement packages, there’s something to intrigue every curious kiddo. Package prices begin at $325. 5050 Oakland. 314-289-4400.
This 7,000-square foot space designed for kids ages 4 to 14 offers young makers the opportunity to design a rocket, try their hand at silk-screening, create art on a digital easel, and more. Party packages include all-day admission to MADE and 45 minutes in a private party room to open gifts and enjoy treats. Packages start at $75 for room rental, with the addition of $7.50 per person, for groups of 10 to 24. 5127 Delmar. 314-328-0561.
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For active kiddos
National Museum of Transportation
For families of young kids (ages 1 to 5) seeking streamlined fun, the transportation museum offers 80 minutes of private play time in its Creation Station for up to 35 guests, a special gift for the birthday kid, paper products, and fruit boxes for up to 10 kids. The cost is $200 for museum members and $250 for nonmembers. 2933 Barrett Station. 314-965-6212.
With bowling, laser tag, virtual reality games, and interactive activities all under one roof, this Chesterfield entertainment complex has something for everyone. Birthday packages, which start at $17.99 per guest, include options such as all-you-can-play activities, unlimited fountain drinks, reserved party space, and a dedicated party host. 17027 N. Outer 40. 636-536-9999.
With its many mosaics, slides, tunnels, and even a circus, City Museum lets celebrants choose their own adventures while offering a pizza party in a reserved space for groups of 12 or more. The cost, which includes a two-hour room reservation and general admission to the museum all day, starts at $384.99 and is $32 per each additional person. 750 N. 16th. 314-231-2489.
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