Kid Birthday Party Venues in Ithaca, NY

Looking for a kid birthday party venue in Ithaca? You’ve come to the right place.

I’ve put together a list of all kinds of birthday party spaces, including indoor venues, outdoor parks and playgrounds, community centers, and pools.

You’ll be sure to find something fun to do for your kid and their friends!

Please email me or comment below with additional ideas.

Information current as of 10/2022. Please check directly with the venues for the most up-to-date prices, times, and availability.

Birthday party venues in Ithaca, NY

Cass Park rink, pool, and pavilion
701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850
casspark.org

• pool: (not offered in 2022)
• rink: late October through early March, 1-hour minimum: casspark.org/ice-rink.html
• pavilion: April 15 through October 15, $30/hour (City of Ithaca residents) or $45/hour (non-residents), 110 max capacity: cityofithaca.org/228/Pavilion-Rentals

Cayuga Climbs
53 Hall Rd. Suite A, Ithaca, NY 14850
cayugaclimbs.com/privateevents

offer: “We offer people the opportunity to book the gym for private events such as birthday parties. One Cayuga Climbs staff will be on-site to provide supervision and assistance as needed but there are no guided activities.” Provide own food, gym provides tables, seating, sound system; shoe rentals included but limited
cost: $250 for 2.5 hours

Cayuga Nature Center
1420 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY 14850
tinyurl.com/52b6s5ce

offer: 3 hours (plus setup/cleanup time), room rental; 30-minute Animal Program with your choice of three Animal Ambassadors to visit with the children; access to the Nature Center grounds for exploration, including TreeTops, our six-story tree house; includes complementary 1 year family membership for non-members
people: 15 children, 10 adults (additional guests can be added up to maximum of 20 children)

cost: $175 for members, $250 for non-members (including a year-long membership)

Eastlake Recreation Center
18 Eastlake Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
eastlakerecreation.com/playground

offer: “Kids of all ages love the playground and ball pit! With three-levels of climbing fun, dance and activity spaces, a maze of nets for crawling and exploring, and a big red slide leading to over 20,000 balls, Eastlake Recreation Center’s Indoor Playground has something for everyone!…The party room includes two over-sized tables with a large wraparound bench, giving you ample space for a great party setup. The space also includes a full kitchen with a party prep area and bathroom facilities.”
cost: $150 for 2 hours
people: 15 children ($10/additional child)

Finger Lakes Gymnastics Center
215 Commercial Ave, Ithaca, NY, 14850
fingerlakesgymnasticscenter.com/new-page-2

offer: 2-hour block (75 minutes gym time, 45 minutes “party time”), warmup with instructor, different group activities around the gym
cost: $299 up to 16 participants; $399 up to 24 participants

Finger Lakes Toy Library
The Shops at Ithaca Mall, 40 Catherwood Rd Unit D07, Ithaca, NY 14850
fingerlakestoylibrary.org/about/birthday-parties

offer: “We will pre-select toys for your party based on age, ability, and interests. Parties can also include curated structured activities and games. Our parties are best suited for children aged 1-8.” Saturday (morning), Sunday
cost: $125-200 for 2 hours, based on options
people: 21 total (incl. FLTL staff)

Read more about the Finger Lakes Toy Library.

FLOOF Collage Party (with Corinne Stern)
135 Burleigh Drive, Ithaca, NY 14850
facebook.com/FLOOFCollagepARTy

offer: “Find your natural creativity, without judgement or limits. Have fun with found objects. Supplies provided. Emphasis on recycle/reuse. Relax, listen to music. Snacks provided.”
price: $20/person, $200 for 3 hours
people: 10 vaccinated kids over 12 or adults

Greek Peak Mountain Resort
2000 NYS Rt. 392, Cortland, NY 13045
greekpeak.net/weddings-events/birthday-parties-events

• Cascades Indoor Water Park: “Celebrate your birthday with a SPLASH! Our Birthday Package is $550 and includes: waterpark admission for up to 10 people, reserved seating for 2 hours, birthday decorations, 10 Combo Meals, 10 Dippin’ Dots ice cream treats, 10 $5 Arcade game cards”
• Snow Tubing: “Our Snow Tubing package is $869 and includes: 2 hours of Snow Tubing access for up to 20 people, 1 Sheet pizza (choice of cheese or pepperoni), chips, assorted beverages, cookie cake, private seating area for 2 hours with decorations
• Mountain Coaster: “Our Mountain Coaster package is $729 and includes: 2 hours of Mountain Coaster access for up to 20 people, 1 Sheet pizza (choice of cheese or pepperoni), chips, assorted beverages, cookie cake, private seating area for 2 hours with decorations

Jillian’s Drawers
609 W. Clinton St., Ithaca, NY 14850
jilliansdrawers.com/pages/community-room-rental

offer: “Our Community Room is a perfect place for birthdays for ages 1-3! Birthdays for older kids can happen here too (our bounce house only accommodates children up to 40 lb. and toys are more appropriate for younger kids, so we would work with you on other options/ideas)….We have relationships with local talent that you can add our to your party! Think music, juggling, yoga, or other themed parties!”
cost: $75 for 2 hours
people: about 30 total

J.M. McDonald Sports Complex
4292 Fairgrounds Dr, Cortland, NY 13045
jmmcomplex.com/parties

• ice skating: 2 hour party with room rental, 1 hour ice skating, $240 for up to 20 skaters
• turf: 2 hour party with room rental, 1 hour turf or sport court time, $180-$200
• bounce house: 3 hour party with room rental, 2 hours private sport court with bounce house, $280-$475

K-House Karaoke Lounge
15 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
khousekaraoke.com/kids-parties

offer: 3 hours private karaoke between 4 and 8 pm, over 150k songs 17 different languages, goody bag, bonus complimentary private karaoke suite for family and guests, catering options available
cost: $20 per child

Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
tinyurl.com/4k78r9fm

offer: 2 hours (incl. half hour of setup/cleanup), private classroom usage, 20 minute “Dinosaur Science” program – includes educational instruction and touchable specimens for the children to explore; goody bags available at an additional cost; complimentary one year family membership for non-members
people: 15 children and 10 adults (basic package), additional guests can be added up to 20 children

cost: $175 for members, $250 for non-members (including a year-long membership)

Read more about the Museum of the Earth.

Pickleball Mania
The Shops at Ithaca Mall, 40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
pickleballmania.org

offer: rent up to 18,000+ sq ft with lockerrooms/restrooms; holds many people; play pickleball, or owner Lesa can set out table tennis, basketball, darts, 4 squares, spikeball, Jumbo Jenga, Nerf tennis and more

Ringwood Raceway
1975 Dryden Rd, Freeville, NY 13068
ringwoodracewaygokarttrack.com

offer: track rental available during non-public hours; can be in the evening under the lights; must be 9 years old and 52″ to drive your own kart, if younger/shorter can ride as a passenger
cost: $150 for 30 min, $250 for 60 minutes; rental includes 5 karts, extras available at $20/kart/30 minutes

Sciencenter
601 1st St, Ithaca, NY 14850
sciencenter.org/birthday-parties.html

offer: 1.5 hour use of a private room, museum admission for the day for birthday invitees and adult chaperones. (A deluxe party is available for an extra $50 that includes party favors, plates/cutlery, Sciencenter birthday party invitations, and a t-shirt for the birthday kid.)
cost: $250 (members), $300 (non-members)
people: 10 children ($10/additional child up to 15 children or 30 people total)

Read more about the Sciencenter.

Shipwreck Golf
759 NY-13, Cortland, NY 13045
shipwreckgolf.com/PARTIES.html

• Glow Mini Golf or Pirate Golf OR Bounce and Play: $130 plus tax and gratuity; 9 guests; golf OR bounce, room rental and full service for 12 people; pizza, fruit snacks, gold fish, ice cream, soda or juice box; invitations, decorations, glow sticks or bracelets; return passes for all children guests, free gift for b-day child; private party room 1.5 hours, waiter/waitress, set up, clean up
• also check out their offers for: Princess Party, Fluff N Stuff Build a Buddy, Paintball Target Party

State Parks

Consider one of the three state parks in the Ithaca area for a party. All have playgrounds, picnic tables, and optional pavilions. Remember that during the main season guests may have to pay a vehicle entry fee, unless they have an Empire Pass.

• Buttermilk Falls: picnic tables, great playground, playing fields; pavilion can be rented for up to 73 people, 2-day minimum rental, $100/day parks.ny.gov/parks/buttermilkfalls/details.aspx
• Taughannock Falls: lakeside picnic tables, great playground, summer swimming; three pavilions available for rental, $50-$200, can accommodate 25-100 people, can reserve up to 11 months in advance; parks.ny.gov/parks/taughannockfalls
• Robert H. Treman: picnic tables, nice playground, summer swimming; three pavilions available for rental, $75-$150, can accommodate 34-197 people, N and S pavilions have a 2-day minimum; parks.ny.gov/parks/roberttreman

Stewart Park
1 James L Gibbs Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850
friendsofstewartpark.org/pavilionrental

offer: lakeside park, great playgrounds; you can use the park’s picnic tables for free, but you’ll have to arrive early to mark your territory; 3 different pavilions available for rental
cost: park free; pavilion rental by the hour or flat fee, varies by pavilion size

YMCA
50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca, NY 14850
ithacaymca.com/birthday-parties

offer: “We offer a variety of options for ages 3 to 17! We want to make your child’s party an event to remember. All party packages include a reserved party room for presents, food, and games. Each party is limited to 12 kids, with additional requirements for pool parties. Parents will be required to provide adequate supervision. The YMCA is available for party reservations on Saturdays ONLY between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. We can only host one party each weekend, so reserve early to guarantee availability. Reservations must be received 10 days in advance.”

• Stay & Play: 2 hours, $135 for non-members; indoor play structure, party room; add 1 hour swimming for $50
• Pool Party: 2 hours, $135 for non-members; pool, party room
• Court Sports: 2 hours, ages 10-17, $160 for non-members; use of half the gymnasium, activity room (billiards, foosball, table tennis), racquetball courts, party room
• Party room: $80/hour for non-members, ages 3-17

Bowling Party

Atlas Bowl
61 W Main St, Trumansburg, NY 14886
atlasbowl.com

offer: reservations can be made via the website for anytime the business is open; Saturday afternoons at 1.30 pm are reserved for kids’ parties; generally no outside food or drink — you can order off the everyday menu as well as family-style portion menu (incl. half-sheet pizzas); works with a preferred cake vendor (emoticakes.com) who will deliver the cake
cost: $25/hour per lane (5-6 bowlers), $2 shoe rental

Cornell Helen Newman Bowling Center
Helen Newman Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853
recreation.athletics.cornell.edu/bowling

offer: Mon-Sat, up to 5 people/lane, can reserve bumper bowling for children
cost: $20/lane/hour
people: up to 80

Movie Birthday Party

Cinemapolis
120 E. Green St., Ithaca, NY 14850
cinemapolis.org/page/private-movie-parties

offer: private movie screening, bring your own favorite DVD or Blu-Ray
cost: depends on day and time

people: up to 50 people

Regal Cinemas
40 Catherwood Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850

• room and movie: party room $50, plus $22.70 or $24.70 per child (depending on options, incl. ticket and snacks, either popcorn or pizza, plus drink and fruit snack), see a current movie; book in person only at the movie theater
• private screening: $200 to rent a whole theater for up to 30 people; choose a film; arrange through corporate office, experience.regmovies.com/birthday-party

Pool Party

Ellis Hollow Community Center Pool (summer)
111 Genung Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
ellishollowcc.org/activities-and-facility-rental

offer: whole pool rental outside of normal hours; L-shaped pool, ranging from 3′ to 9′, lawn chairs, tables, pavilion, changing cabanas, bathrooms; no membership required for rental; incl. 2 lifeguards

Greek Peak Mountain Resort
2000 NYS Rt. 392, Cortland, NY 13045
greekpeak.net/weddings-events/birthday-parties-events

offer: Cascades Indoor Water Park admission for 10, party room, 10 combo meals, 10 ice cream treats, 10 $5 arcade game cards, birthday decorations
cost: $550 for 2 hours
people: up to 10 people

Ithaca Swimming Club (summer)
124 Uptown Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
ithacaswimclub.com/pavilion-reservations

offer: pavilion rental in summer
cost: $50/pavilion non-members, $10 guest fee per non-member

TC3 Pool
170 N Street, Dryden, New York 13053
tompkinscortland.edu/campus-life/swimming-pool

offer: 1.5 hours private pool use, 1.5 hours lower brick area of cafeteria for snacks and gatherings; accessible to people with disabilities
cost: $85 for 3 hours
people: up to 20

YMCA Pool
50 Graham Rd W, Ithaca, NY 14850
ithacaymca.com/birthday-parties

offer: pool and party room, Saturdays between 12 and 3 pm only
cost: $135 for non-members for 2 hours
people: up to 12 kids

ithacaymca.com/birthday-parties

Community Centers

Community centers are a great alternative to turning your house into a party zone. They tend to be very affordable and many of them have great playgrounds.

Bethel Grove
1825 Slaterville Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850
sites.google.com/site/bethelgrovecommunitycenter

offer: “The community center gymnasium is available for community use and rental. Rental prices are very affordable and negotiated on a case by case basis.”

Brooktondale
522-526 Valley Road, Brooktondale, NY 14817
brooktondalecc.org/rentals

offer: “When the BCC is not serving other community functions, space and equipment are available for rent to help support our continuing service to residents of Brooktondale and the Town of Caroline.”, playground outdoors
cost: $50 minimum for 4 hours, additional time $10/hr, up to $90 daily max

Coddington
920 Coddington Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
coddingtonroad.org/community

offer: “The Coddington Road Community Center is available for rent.  We have the ideal space for birthday parties, graduation parties, family reunions, or just because-gatherings…Pay an affordable rental fee for use of one of our classrooms (tables and chairs included) or one of our outdoor pavilions with picnic tables.  All rentals gain access to our playground and open field spaces. “
cost: $25/hour with a 2-hour minimum

Ellis Hollow
111 Genung Road, Ithaca, NY 14850
ellishollowcc.org/activities-and-facility-rental

offer: “The Ellis Hollow Community Center grounds, tennis court, basketball court, playground and trails are free and open to the public. The Pavilion, Center and Pool are available for rent to community organizations and private parties.” (pool summer only), playground outdoors

ellishollowcc.org/activities-and-facility-rental

Enfield Community Cen
162 Enfield Main Rd, Ithaca, NY 14850
facebook.com/EnfieldCC

Southside
305 S Plain St Ithaca, NY 14850
sspride.org/programs#event-space

offer: “We welcome the opportunity to host your party or event. In our main floor we offer accommodations for up to 180 people. On the second floor we can accommodate up to 250 guests.”

Varna
943 Dryden Rd, Ithaca NY 14850
varnacommunityassociation.org/programs-resources

offer: large and small rooms, tables & chairs available, free wifi, playground outdoors

Programs for Your Party

Add some extra fun to your party at home or at a birthday party venue:

Anna’s Movement Arts
annasmovementarts.weebly.com/birthday-parties.html

• Yoga or Dance Birthday Party: “Add a little spice to your child’s birthday party with one or more fun Movement techniques. Whether it be Ballet, Creative movement, Hip-hop dance, Yoga or a combination of some or all kids are sure to have a blast as each movement technique is incorporated with fun imaginative games and activities designed around your child’s interests. The creative possibilities are limitless not to mention that it is a great way to keep your children learning even while they are having fun.”
• Skating Birthday Party: “We will glide, twirl and hop into fun games and basic instruction. We will use our imaginations and attention skills to create fun and exciting experiences on the ice. This is a great way to help children feel comfortable on the ice while enjoying one another.”

cost: varies by number of kids
people: 3-10 kids (give or take)

Miss Angie’s Music
missangiesmusic.com/copy-of-birthday-parties

offer: “Fill your party with music and puppets! Miss Angie’s parties are fun for the whole family! Singing, dancing, shadow puppets, parachute, instruments of all kinds, Miss Angie brings the FUN to your function! Perfect entertainment for kids up to about 8 years old.” Add a shadow puppet craft to either option for $50.

• Guided Musical Adventure: $200
• Shadow Puppet Show: $300, custom show

PIN THIS POST FOR LATER: