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100+ Birthday Party Venues near Takoma Park and Silver Spring

Where to Throw the Perfect Party near Takoma Park and Silver Spring

By Leah Spencer April 8, 2023

Where can you throw an awesome kid birthday party in the greater Takoma Park-Silver Spring, Maryland area? We have quite the list for you! With everything from rock climbing, to animals, to candy shops, you will be sure to find something to entertain your birthday kid and guests. We crowd sourced readers and local parent groups to compile this list, but if you think something great is missing, let us know!


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🧗 Adventure

ClimbZone in Laurel, MD

GoApe in Rockville, MD

iFly in Gaithersburg, MD 

Movement Rockville in Rockville, MD

Sandy Spring Adventure Park in Sandy Spring, MD

Zava Zone in Rockville, MD


🐄 Animals/Farms

Bulter's Orchard in Germantown, MD

Clark's Elioak Farm in Ellicott City, MD

Gaver Farm in Mt. Airy, MD

Green Meadows Petting Farm in Ijamsville, MD

Glen Echo Aquarium in Bethesda, MD

Mary's Land Farm in Ellicott City, MD

Old Maryland Farm in Upper Marlboro, MD

Sharp's at Waterford Farm in Brookeville, MD

Smithsonian National Zoo in Washington, D.C. (*Not currently hosting parties, but arrive early to reserve a table or space)

Wheaton Park Stables in Wheaton, MD


🎨 Art

All Fired Up in Cleveland Park, DC 

CreateArt in Silver Spring, MD

Creative Outlet Art Center in Bethesda, MD

Hammer & Stain in Rockville, MD

Happy Little Art Studio in Silver Spring, MD


🍭 Food/Restaurants

California Pizza Kitchen in Multiple Locations

Potomac Pizza in Various Locations

Henry's Sweet Retreat in Bethesda, MD

sweetFrog in Various Locations


🎮 Gaming

Next Level Gaming in Columbia, MD

Nightwing's Gaming Loft in Forestville, MD


👨‍🚒 Local Fire Stations

Kensington Fire Department in Kensington, MD

Takoma Park Volunteer Fire Department in Takoma Park, MD

Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad in Wheaton, MD

Other Montgomery County Fire Stations in Various Locations


🍃 Nature Centers/Gardens

Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, MD (*Birthday Parties currently on hold)

Brookside Nature Center in Wheaton, MD

Croydon Creek Nature Center in Rockville, MD

Locust Grove Nature Center in Bethesda, MD

Maydale Nature Classroom in Silver Spring, MD

Meadowside Nature Center in Rockville, MD


🎈 Party Rooms

CityDance in Rockville, MD (former Badlands Space)

Montgomery County Park Activity Buildings in Multiple Locations

Takoma Park Activity Buildings in Takoma Park, MD

The Lane in Ivy City, DC


🛝 Park Pavilions and Playgrounds

Area Playgrounds in Multiple Locations

Montgomery County Picnic Pavilion Rentals in Multiple Locations

Takoma Park Park Pavilions in Takoma Park, MD 


🤩 Play Spaces

BeWithMe Playseum in Columbia, MD

Chuck E. Cheese in Multiple Locations

Dave & Buster's in Silver Spring, MD

HyperKidz in Columbia, MD

Kids Ground in Rockville, MD

The Kid Museum in Bethesda, MD

Kid's Play Gallery in Gaithersburg, MD

Lifetime Fitness in Rockville, MD

The Little Gym in Olney, MD

The Little Towns in Bethesda, MD

Me Land in Gaithersburg, MD

MyGym in Potomac, MD

National Children's Museum in Washington, DC

Play N Learn in Columbia, MD

Scramble in Alexandria, VA

SkyZone in Gaithersburg, MD

We Rock the Spectrum in Gaithersburg, MD

The Wiggle Room in Crofton, MD


🏊‍♀️ Pools

Goldfish Swim School in Silver Spring, MD

Germantown Splash Park in Germantown, MD

Montgomery County Indoor Pools in Multiple Locations

Montgomery County Outdoor Pools in Various Locations

Rollingcrest-Chillum Splash Pool in Chillum, MD

Swimply in Multiple Locations


🛁  Spa/Tea

American Girl Store in Tysons, VA

Cutesy Celebrations in Kentlands, MD


⚽️ Sports

Bowlero in Gaithersburg, MD

Cabin John Ice Rink in Bethesda, MD

Capital Fencing Academy in Bethesda, MD

Castle Laser Tag in Gaithersburg, MD

Hill's Gymnastics in Gaithersburg, MD

Monster Mini Golf in Gaithersburg, MD

PinStripes in North Bethesda, MD

Silver Spring Outdoor Ice Rink in Silver Spring, MD

Silver Stars in Silver Spring, MD

Top Golf in Germantown, MD

Victory Karate in Kensington, MD

Wheaton Ice Rink in Wheaton, MD

White Oak Bowling in Silver Spring, MD (*Reopening in Fall 2023)


🚂 Trains/Trolleys/Airplanes

Wheaton Regional Train Party Room in Wheaton, MD

Cabin John Train Party Room in Bethesda, MD

Silver Spring B&O Railroad Station in Silver Spring

National Trolley Museum in Silver Spring

College Park Aviation Museum in College Park, MD


🏠 Come to You Parties

Bounce Back at Me Bounce House Rentals

Fun Guys Bounce House Rentals

The Great Zucchini Magic Show

Mad Science

Tim's Gems

Sassy and Fancy Girl Spa

Soccer Shots

Squeals on Wheels Petting Zoo



Have another idea that is not on this list? Email us at mackidsilverspring@macaronikid.com!