It’s common for parents to host their child’s birthday party at a venue either because they don’t have enough space at home or they like the ease of putting the party entertainment in the hands of a professional. If you’ve been cracking your head for a venue, we’re here to help. (For an updated list in 2019, read here).
Below, you’ll find party locations based on your child’s interest, as well as places you might not have ever considered. You might even build your child’s birthday theme around the venue, if you find a spot that sparks the imagination.
The Wild Restaurant @ Zoo Negara
Celebrate your child’s birthday at Zoo Negara‘s The Wild Restaurant which can host parties up to 30 people. Tame animals will be brought out for a photography session, and all food will be provided by the restaurant, so all you need to do is sit back and enjoy the company of your wild friends.
Price Range: Minimum RM300 purchase of fast food at the restaurant.
Contact: 03-4106 9146.
Farm in The City
At Farm in The City, there are more than 100 species of exotic animals that roam around freely, offering a good opportunity for children to learn and observe the animals up close. Even though there aren’t any birthday packages offered here, there’s a group package that’s available for a minimum of 30 people. The package includes an entrance fee, animal feeding activities, longkang fishing, visiting of the vegetable and fruits farm as well as one certificate of attendance for every paying child. Bookings are to be made a week in advance, and no outside food is permitted for entry so do bring along some snacks for the kids.
Price Range: RM28 per adult, RM23 per child (Group package: minimum 30 pax).
Contact: 03-8941 3099.
KL Bird Park
For kids who are bird enthusiasts, a day at the KL Bird Park will be an absolute birthday treat! The birthday package offered includes KL Bird Park admission tickets, a private venue with P.A. system, a welcome signage and party decor, a mystery gift for the birthday child, a special visit from the KL Bird Park mascot and other birds, buffet lunch served at the Hornbill Restaurant, a party coordinator and birthday party packs for registered guests of the 3-hour long party duration. Reservation is required 2 weeks prior to the birthday party.
Price Range: Minimum 35 pax, RM 45++ per child.
Add-ons: KL Bird Park party photography, KL Bird Park party pack.
Contact: 03-2272 1010.
KidZania
KidZania is the place to be to allow your child to explore his or her own creativity through themed birthday parties, including as a secret agent or a supermodel. A 1kg birthday cake is provided and each of the 12 invited guests will even have their own name stickers and invitation cards.
Price Range: RM 930 – RM 2,990.
Add-ons: Food and beverage, merchandise, photography and videography.
Bricks 4 Kidz
Celebrate your son or daughter’s birthday and build memories with unique Bricks4Kidz party experience. The timeless fun of LEGO® Bricks is sure to be a crowd pleaser for boys and girls, from pre-school to pre-teen. There are the Premium, Standard and Budget party packages.
Price Range: RM450-RM500 packages
Contact: Lisa – 016 322 3525
Little Botz Academy
Looking for a truly memorable, unique birthday experience? Little Botz Academy is a technology hub that comes with fun and interactivity to express your kid’s creativity through a full robotic experience. Have a worry free and child-approved experience.
Price Range: Standart package @ RM2,000 and Themed Package @ RM2,500
Contact: http://www.littlebotz.com/v3/
Nutty Scientists Malaysia
Nutty Scientists® is the leading provider of interactive programs for children of all ages related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning. Have a party with a combination of fun, theatre and education. This will be a party with exciting and participatory activities where you will be ‘edutained’.
Contact: http://nuttyscientists.com.my/
Young Chefs Academy
If your kid is showing tendencies of being the next Jamie Oliver, why not allow them a head start in a 90 minute-long culinary course at Young Chefs Academy? Whether attempting sweet or savoury dishes, let the kids don chef hats and cook for the day. For kids aged 3 and above, they can choose between pasta, ice cream and lava cake courses, whilst kids aged 3 and below can choose between pizza, cupcakes and banana muffin courses. Birthday cakes can be self-provided or ordered separately from the academy whereby the kids will be in charge of frosting it.
Price Range: RM 90/child (minimum 10 / maximum 20+).
Add-ons: Birthday cake (RM 70), light refreshment for parents, professional photography, special themed party.
Contact: 03-6211 2433.
Caterpillar Stretching Imaginations
A toddler’s birthday celebration is precious and even though there is not much games or activities that the child can partake in that is suitable for kids aged 1-3, one thing’s for sure is that all fun is not lost. A 30-minute activity will ensure that the kids get to sing, dance and learn and engage socially with others, before having some snacks to fill their hungry tummies. Packages at Caterpillar Stretching Imaginations include Brunch Celebration or Colourful Birthday depending on the time of celebration.
Price Range: RM35 per adult, RM45 per toddler (Minimum of RM750 total).
Contact: 03-6206 1364.
Gymboree
Active toddlers aged 1-5 may want to engage in more activities and what better way than having a Gymboree teacher conduct the party for you? There will be an hour long activity time which the instructors will lead the children through. Next comes a 30-minute snack time with self-provided snacks. End the party with Gymboree’s signature activity: the parachute time whereby children sit in the middle of a multi-coloured parachute and are brought around in a circle for a ride.
Price Range: RM700 for non-members, RM450 for members of Gymboree. Package inclusive of 12 children below 5 years of age.
Contact: Joyce at 03-2284 5602.
MBO Kecil
Now you can organize your kid’s birthday with their favourite movie together with their friends and family. MBO Kecil comes with a brighter hall, softer audio, family bed, funky beanie and even a playground should any of the kids feel a little restless in the cinema! Even babies are welcome as there are changing tables too. So, why not enjoy the movie hassle free as kids are allowed to ask questions, shout with excitement and run around during the movie.
For hall booking/birthday party/event in KECIL, kindly visit MBO locations below and speak to the cinema team.
KECIL is available at:
MBO Cinemas Square One Batu Pahat
MBO Cinemas Falim Ipoh
MBO Cinemas Kuantan City Mall
MBO Cinemas the Starling, Damansara Utama
MBO CInemas Atria Shopping Gallery
Contact: https://www.mbocinemas.com/kecil.aspx
Local Fire Station
Local fire stations host a very cool and different party. Kids can get wet without being yelled at – it’s a 2 hour programme where kids learn about fire safety, what the firemen does during an emergency call and kids will get to be suited up and get to hop on the fire truck and they’ll learn to handle a fire hose. All you will need to do is bring the decor and your cake to the fire station. The favourite location for a birthday party at the fire station are Hartamas, Jelatek, Keramat, TTDI, Putrajya and Cyberjaya.
Contact: http://www.bomba.gov.my/ (write in to the fire station of your choice)
Denai Alam Recreational and Riding Club
Make your little one’s ‘My Little Pony’ dreams come true with a birthday party at a riding club! With horse riding or ‘joy rides’ as they are called and other fun-filled games, kids will be entertained throughout the full 4-hour unique party experience.
Price range: RM700 (Minimum of 50 pax)
Contact: 010-2402 606 or Facebook.
Add-ons: Tea (RM30), Lunch (RM35), Dinner (RM40).
Skytrex Adventure
An outdoor adventure awaits young daredevils in a natural forest environment, where kids no shorter than the 1.1-metre minimum height can be seen climbing trees and gliding down – flying fox-style. Parents can opt for a hassle-free buffet lunch or full party catering besides bringing their own picnic baskets, or even appoint caterers of their choice at no extra charges! The birthday package is inclusive of 5 picnic tables, decorations and 60 balloons.
Price range: RM400 and above.
Add-ons: Personalized themes (RM150), 5 Picnic tables (RM30), BBQ Pit (RM30), Party Piñata (RM150), Gloves (RM3), Mineral water (RM1.50) and canned drinks (RM2).
Contact: Azlan at 013-2769 841 or visit their website.
Jump Street Trampoline Park
Watch the little jumpers’ eyes light up as they walk into the trampoline courts to be greeted by a Party Host for a 60-minute session. A birthday feast prepared by Jump Street‘s very own Jump café includes set-up and clean-up, crockery and cutlery. Prefer healthier party meals? Pick the vegetarian menu over the standard ones instead! Bookings require a 10-pax minimum and a 50% deposit to be made at least seven days in advance.
Price range: RM50-RM65/pax.
Add-ons: Party Bags (RM15/pax), Jump Street trampoline cake (RM80-200) and if you opt to Bring Your Own Cake, plates and cutleries can be provided for RM30.
Contact: 03-7969 1051 or visit their website.
Camp5
If your kid happens to be a super fan of Spiderman, why not gift him or her their first climbing experience? Among the choices for a birthday party for kids, the most popular at Camp5 would be their 60-minute Try-Climbing program, which are age-appropriate and guided by instructors. Look no further than the Camp5 Canteen for a bevy of nutritious selections for your little climbers. Take your kid’s birthday party to the next level with no less and no more than 5 – 25 pax.
Price range: RM48 – RM96/pax.
Contact: 03-77260410, climb@camp5.com or visit their website.
Add-ons: Party Menu (RM9-RM25), Beverages (RM2.80-RM9), 2kg Birthday Cake (RM85).
Royale Ice Skating Rink
Enjoy some “winter” activities by having a party at the Royale Ice Skating Rink. You are required to bring your own gloves and some warm clothing as it can get pretty cold on the rink. There is an in-house party planner should you need further assistance in organizing your kid’s party here. The ice skating rink has various packages which you can enquire within.
Contact: 03-7959 9000 (ext 1904)
Ozmosis Health & Day Spa
A birthday filled with 2 or 3 hours of fun and pamper only at Ozmosis Health & Day Spa! There are options of creative art painting followed by spa treatment choices such as yogurt facial, twinkle feet massage, manicure and pedicure. The birthday party package comes with a decorated private party area with birthday banner and welcome board, helium balloons for each kid, spa robe provided for every kid and food includes mini sandwiches, mini tartlets, spring rolls, potato chips, mini curry puffs & soft drinks.
Price range: RM120 – RM180
Contact: marketing@ozmosis.com.my or 010 655 0545 (Helpline 1)/012 917 8455 (Helpline 2)
Clay Expression
Already have a birthday venue in mind? Fret not! Clay Expression not only allows kids to experience working with clay at their Subang Jaya place, house calls are available for a minimum of 20pax (adults can join in too!). One piece of clay work is inclusive in the 1.5-hour session and depending on the desired theme of the product, arrangements can be made. A guardian is encouraged to assists kids aged 5 years and below throughout the workshop.
Price range: RM50 – RM60/pax.
Contact: Cindy Koh at 012-3805 505 or cindy@clayexpression.com.
The Studio At KL
Art Jamming Parties allow your tot and his/her little friends to paint on an easel and canvas like true artists do. Not only would they be guided during the 90-minute session in a professional studio, guests can bring home their masterpieces so there’s no need to prepare any party gifts (how great is that!). With kid-friendly cafes nearby like Marmalade and Modestos that permits cake-cutting sessions, the party really never stops. For kids 2-5 years old, parent/adult has to be present to assist the child.
Price range: RM100
Contact: 03-62113840 or email info@thestudioatkl.com
Meraki Studio
If you’re looking for something different, fun, messy but creative for kids ages above 6, Meraki Studio allows you to organize your kid’s birthday parties here. They even have weekly kids art, holiday art camps and sometimes they even collaborate with famous and aspiring artistes. The space comes with art materials, snacks and drinks.
Price: RM100 – RM140 per pax
Contact: https://www.instagram.com/merakistudiomalaysia/ or Email – merakistudiomalaysia@gmail.com
Wanaka the Bungalow
A one-of-a-kind flexible indoor and outdoor space located in residential area of Damansara Heights, the bungalow can house up to 150 people. The private space is all yours for the day up until midnight but expect to turn off the music by 11pm. Set-up the day before can be arranged upon request.
Price range: RM3500.
Contact: 03-2095 2067 or wanakathebungalow@gmail.com.
Add-ons: Fairy lights (RM350).
Ruang
A newcomer in the modern-space-for-rent field, Ruang SS18 has become a popular birthday venue for its versatile two-sectioned area: one, a crisscross between wooden panels and painted white walls, and the other, rustic-accented brick walls with dangling light bulbs.
Price range: Minimum of RM400.
Contact: 016-356 0857 or hello@ruang.com.my.
Hello Deer
A 1,200sq/ft worth of party space this whimsical can make any kid go bright-eyed. Fully equipped with audio, visual and kids areas, party away at Hello Deer located just upstairs of Wondermilk (hello cupcakes galore!) in Damansara Uptown. Parents can either opt to rent the space for 1-2hours or for an entire day or even sign up for their theme party package. Fit for a celebration of approx. 70-100 pax.
Price range: RM 200 – RM 2000 (rental space only), Theme Party price upon request.
Contact: Huda at 03-77336101
Text Credit: Anna Lee & Sian Marie Low.
Image Credits: Putrajaya.gov, Farm in the City, KL Bird Park, Discoveria, Young Chefs Academy, Caterpillar Stretching Imagination, Gymboree, Denai Alam Recreational and Riding Club, Skytrex Adventure, Camp5, Jumpstreet, Little Spa Kingdom, Dry Parlour, Artis Party, Clay Expression, Wanaka Bungalow & Ruang SS18.