Welcome to our Party Planning Guide, your go-to resource for planning an unforgettable birthday celebration! Whether you’re looking for a venue that offers packages, entertainers to keep the kids engaged, or suppliers for themed decorations and cakes, we’ve got you covered. Browse through a variety of trusted options to find the perfect fit for your party needs, making your planning process as stress-free as possible. If you’re looking for more tips on reducing party planning stress, check out our article on birthday party planning.
Directory of Party Venues and Entertainment Vendors
And You Creations
Enjoy the beauty of Hawaii with And You Creations. Specializing in ocean and land tours across Oahu and Big Island, And You Creations is home to the experience of a lifetime. For a staycation with the family, bring your keiki to watch whales or dolphins or even have an unforgettable dive snorkeling with the turtles! Lunch included! As for their land adventures, And You Creations offers an “Oahu Circle” tour filled with various locations, food and experiences across the island. Along with exploring the outdoors, And You Creations tours guided hikes of Manoa Falls Waterfall Hike and Tantalus Lookout (healthy lunch included) and Waimea Waterfalls Hike and Swim (breakfast and lunch included). But the fun does not stop there! Custom and private boat charters, deals and promotions are also available! For more information visit andyoucreations.com or call (808) 696-4414 to learn more!
Barbers Point Bowling
Looking for an exciting and affordable place for your next special event? Barbers Point Bowling Center is the place for you! For birthday parties and other celebrations, bowling parties are fun for all ages. Their hourly standard party rate includes unlimited bowling with additional party upgrades available, such as Glo Bowling and a private room for you and your guests to use. Food and beverages can also be purchased at their convenient snack bar, The Prop Stop. Just give them a call and reserve a date! For more information, visit barberspointbowling.com.
Bay View Mini-Putt
Bay View Mini-Putt & Zipline is the perfect venue for all types of occasions and celebrations, including graduations, baby luaus, company retreats, birthday parties, fundraisers, retirement parties and more. Located in Kaneohe, they offer wholesome fun for everyone, for those who are young and those who are young at heart. Receive special discounted rates on mini golf and zipline when booking a party of 10 people or more! You are “good to go” with Bay View Mini Putt. They offer several large and private party areas with catering options available. For more information, go to bayviewminiputt.com.
Ben Franklin Crafts
Ben Franklin Crafts is a one-stop shop for decorating your next birthday party or event. Stocked with party essentials for every occasion as well as crafting supplies, you can make your next party a unique one to remember for years to come. Ben Franklin also offers lei-making crafting classes and books, so you will never have to purchase a standard lei from the store again! To check out everything Ben Franklin Crafts has to offer for your next party or event, visit one of their four locations on Oahu or visit their website at benfranklinhawaii.com.
Big City Diner
In addition to being a local favorite for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Big City Diner can also cater for your next celebration. They have a private event room for 20-50 guests at BCD-Windward Mall and an outdoor private patio at BCD-Pearlridge, both with free parking. There are a variety of fresh buffet options, or if you want to create your own menu, Big City Diner also provides individual platters for the majority of the items on their menu. Six bento combinations are also available for parties, which makes planning, mealtime, and clean up easy! For more information, call their catering director at 808-657-7711, or visit bigcitydinerhawaii.com.
Chuck E. Cheese’s
Chuck E. Cheese’s, where “A Kid Can Be a Kid,” specializes in birthday parties where the birthday child is the center of attention. They have 4 tiers of party packages to fit every family’s budget and needs. To book a party, there is a minimum of 10 people. If you’ve been to Chuck E. Cheese’s before, it’s worth another visit because the memories made here last a lifetime. To make a birthday reservation please contact the stores directly; Honolulu (808-851-7400), Pearl City (808-455-1448), Kapolei (808-762-7414). Let them take care of all your birthday party needs!
Digitoons
Digitoons Hawaii draws all over the island at many of Oahu’s finest venues and rockin’ parties. Digitoons can create quick-sketch cartoon color drawings of you and your guests in about 5 minutes each! Hand-drawn on an iPad, this allows for quick coloring and multiple natural-media brushes (i.e., hair, airbrush, light pen, bokeh, etc.). Guests are mesmerized as drawings take form in seconds on the large display monitor. 4”x6” color photos are printed out on an industrial high-speed printer and can be airdropped or downloaded via a QR code. People tend to reserve services at least 3 months in advance, so be sure to book early. Visit digitoons.com for more information.
Drift Zone
Experience an adrenaline rush at Drift Zone! With two locations, (Ka Makana Ali’i and Pearlridge Center) Drift Zone’s party packages include track time, head socks and helmets, with package upgrades available such as cosmic drifting and your own party room. Your designated party host can help plan your event and provide private space and track time for your group. They also allow outside food and beverages. Both children and adults ages 3-103 can experience the thrill of drifting at Drift Zone! To make a reservation, call the reservations team at 808-388-8844. For more information, visit their website at driftzoneint.com.
Fun Factory
Fun Factory’s family entertainment centers have been making fun for families throughout Hawaii and across the U.S. since 1977. They take great pride in creating an exciting environment where families and friends can share good times together. Whether it’s playing the latest and most popular video games, winning tickets on a myriad of prize redemption games, selecting a prize from the hundreds of items on display at the prize gallery or participating in their many promotional activities, guests of all ages can count on Fun Factory to provide the very best in fun. Visit funfactorygames.com for more information.
Gunstock Ranch
Located on the North Shore, Gunstock Ranch is the perfect spot for family-friendly activities and beautiful venue spaces. They cater to all types of events, and they don’t limit the number of guests you can invite. You can even bring your own food! Their amenities are unique and exciting, including a petting zoo, pony rides, a playground, and a campfire pit. Additionally, Gunstock Ranch offers specialty packages such as group trail rides and off-road UTV tours. This is also a great field trip destination! To book a party and for more information, contact their event specialist at 808-341-3995 or visit gunstockranch.com.
Hawaii Academy
Hawaii Academy offers children and adults the opportunity to participate in fun, highly active and quality parties in a safe and educational environment. Guests can jump, swing, tumble and climb at the best-equipped rebound facilities in the Pacific! With gyms in Honolulu (Kalihi), Pearl Harbor (JBPHH-military only), and Waipahu (Lighthouse Outreach Center), their highly qualified instructors will teach fundamental gymnastic skills, facilitate games, and supervise obstacle courses tailored to your group. A typical party includes 90 minutes of gym time and 30 minutes for eating. You are welcome to bring your favorite foods and decorations; they will provide the tables, chairs and cleanup. For more information or to make a reservation please call 808-842-5642 (Honolulu), 808-422-2223 (Pearl Harbor), or 808-676-2222 (Waipahu).
Hawaii Dance Bomb
Hawaii Dance Bomb offers facilitated Silent Disco Parties for children aged 5-12, where everyone wears headphones and grooves to the music without disturbing neighbors. You can choose to have staff help you set the party up, or you can run the party on your own with headphone delivery available anywhere on Oahu. Kids are sure to be engaged with up to 90 minutes of interactive games, an amazing DJ, dancing, disco and laser lights. Parents are free! Silent Disco Parties are wireless so they can be held inside or outside. For more information, visit hawaiidancebomb.com. See you on the dance floor!
Jolene’s Hawaii
Jolene’s features fresh and exciting takes on classic sandwiches and more using only the best ingredients. Their bread is baked in-house daily, and their brisket is smoked for at least 18 hours. Jolene’s popular “Buttah Lobster Roll” is packed with cold lobster, crisp lettuce and tangy pickled veggies, all nestled in a fresh-baked New England-style roll. Bursting with hints of garlic butter and lemon, it’s a culinary adventure you won’t want to miss. Jolene’s is an ideal location for hosting private events and special occasions. Enjoy great food, friendly staff, big portions, affordable prices and daily happy hour at Jolene’s. Call 808-236-1010 or visit JolenesHawaii.com.
Keiki Kicks
Keiki Kicks provides a unique experience for keiki to be introduced to the game of soccer by offering fun birthday parties, where they provide the soccer gear (balls, goals, cones, etc.) and a coach to play fun soccer games. Parties are customizable to accommodate children ages 1 and up. Parents, aunties, uncles, and grandparents can join their keiki on the field or cheer them on from the sidelines. To help make it a special day to remember, they will come to you with the entertainment. Visit keikikicks.com or contact them for more information.
Keiki Kingdom
Keiki Kingdom is the biggest indoor playground in Hawaii, offering a multi-level play structure, separate area for younger children, party rooms, slides, climbing walls, ball pits, sand box and much more. It is fully air-conditioned and supervised by trained staff to keep your kids safe and happy. Keiki Kingdom’s main indoor playground is for children 13 years and younger, and toddlers have a special gated section with fun activities specifically designed for them. Reserve a party room or buy-out the entire facility to celebrate your child’s next birthday or other event! For more information, visit keikikingdom.com.
Kids City
Kids City, the popular indoor luxury playgrounds, offers party packages at both Ka Makana Ali’i (808-393-7909) and Ward Center (808-888-2700) locations. They offer private room rentals, where your children get to explore, innovate, and interact with tons of play sections. Designed for children 7 months old to 13 years, there’s something fun for all ages. You can take a virtual tour of the facilities and make reservations on their website at KidsCityHawaii.com.
Knockerball Hawaii
Knockerball Hawaii is your number one source of fun activities for kids and adults! They’ve got you covered for the next birthday party, BBQ, fundraiser or team-building event. Any type of event can be taken to the next level with Knockerballs. Already having your party at the park or another venue? No worries, they come to you! Knockerball Hawaii will deliver and set-up the balls, provide fun games to play, run the games if you like, and take them away when you are done. Try “Knocker Soccer,” other exciting Knocker games, or just get in the ball, roll around, and make some memories. Visit knockerballhawaii.com for more information.
Magical Touch
Create an unforgettable occasion by offering fun and creative additions to your next event with the help of Magical Touch. Face painting, glitter tattoos, balloon twisting, magicians, and more; there are attractions available that will appeal to everyone in your group. With a wide selection of quality party entertainment, Magical Touch offers activities for all kinds of events including birthday parties, baby showers, fundraisers, holiday parties and more. Last-minute reservations are welcome! For more details, go to partyentertainment-hawaii.com.
Oahu Photo Booth
Oahu Photo Booth brings unparalleled fun and professional quality to any event with their Party Cube and Open Air photo booths. Enjoy unlimited prints, event-themed props, and lab-quality photos with every package. The Party Cube dazzles with vibrant LED lights, while the Open Air booth offers customizable backgrounds and live action shots. Enhance your celebration further with their expert DJ and Emcee services, featuring top Hawaii talent. Whether it’s a wedding, birthday, or any special occasion, Oahu Photo Booth ensures an unforgettable experience! Visit oahuphotobooths.com for more information.
Paniolo Parties
From pony rides and petting zoos, to costumed characters, party games and more, Paniolo Parties is a great option for your next event. They also offer carriage rides – perfect for cowboy or princess themed bashes – magic shows, clowns, and face painting. Coming from Los Angeles where their sister company, Fantastic Parties operates, Paniolo Parties can customize any event, from children’s birthday bashes and holiday parties to corporate events and more. Visit panioloparties.com for more information.
Rock ‘N Fun
Book your party with Rock ‘N Fun in Kapolei and enjoy a memorable experience filled with entertainment, fun and food. While the kids play the latest games, you can sip a cold beer at the bar and watch your favorite sports team. Or show ‘em how it’s done with your classic arcade favorites. All you need to do is load up your Good Times Card with credits to start having a blast and earning prizes. Plus, with Johnny Rockets on the scene, delicious burgers, shakes, and fries are never far away. Book today at rocknfunhi.com.
Sea Life Park
Make your child’s birthday extra memorable and fun this year by celebrating at Sea Life Park. Enjoy access to all the park exhibits and shows, eat a special birthday cake, and celebrate in your own private party area. They will take care of all the planning and preparation so that you can simply celebrate alongside your child, stress-free! Make the day extra special with the Dolphin Aloha Experience package or visit Storybook Station’s new “Tails and Scales” mermaid makeover bar! Kamaaina discounts are available. Browse Sea Life Park’s birthday party packages to find the perfect one for your group at sealifeparkhawaii.com/groups.
Storybook Entertainment
Storybook is Oahu’s trusted source for all your party entertainment needs, with over 350 high quality character hosts to choose to match your theme, skilled face painters, balloon artists, glitter tattoos, caricature artists, stilt walkers, assembly packages, mad science parties, foam and bubble parties, glow parties and more! Need a venue or a unique idea for your little one’s big day? Visit their Fantasy salon and all-inclusive party venue, Storybook Station, located inside the Windward Mall. Your little ones can transform into fairies, pirates, mermaids, dragons and more, by getting a detailed fantasy makeover performed by one of Storybook’s fantasy stylists. To learn more, visit storybookentertainmenthawaii.com.
Sweet Land Farm
Nestled on Oahu’s north shore is the island’s only certified commercial goat dairy farm and the most adorable place you’ll ever visit. Sweet Land Farm’s mission is to educate our youth about the farm and the importance of agriculture to our island. Visitors leave the tours stimulated by the experience and captivated by the friendly goats. They are open to the public on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no farm entrance fee. Sign up for a tour at the farm store, where you can also find delicious homemade goat cheese, cheesecake, and other goodies. For more information, visit sweetlandfarmhawaii.com.
Wai Kai
The LineUp at Wai Kai is the perfect venue for birthday celebrations, family gatherings, holiday parties, sports clubs, fundraisers, reunions and more. The LineUp’s Group Sales and Catering team can help you to plan the perfect event, offering healthy and delicious catering options for groups of 20 people up to a full buyout of The LineUp for a private event for up to 750 people. Former or current pro surfers are even available for teaching and/or sessions. They can package outdoor recreational activities for your group at both the Wai Kai Wave and the Wai Kai Lagoon. The possibilities are endless! For more information visit atthelineup.com.
Waimea Valley
Waimea Valley is the ideal setting for truly memorable occasions, including but not limited to birthdays, weddings, receptions, baby luaus, graduation, reunions, workshops, and retreats. Their event venues are set against the backdrop of the Valley’s natural beauty and are accessible and diverse, ranging from an open-air pavilion, waterfall, lawns, meadows, an amphitheater and a historical courthouse. Explore the historical Valley at your own pace, experience daily cultural activities and demonstrations by cultural artisans and staff throughout the Valley, and enjoy in-house catering by Ke Nui Kitchen, which specializes in custom menus and showcasing global cuisines through locally grown ingredients. Visit waimeavalley.net for more information and schedule a site tour today!
Wet N Wild
Celebrations are meant to be fun, and with Wet ‘n Wild’s group packages, you can relax and enjoy your day at the water park as everything is taken care of! Whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, family reunion, graduation, or any other special occasion, Wet ‘n Wild caters to all types of group celebrations and events and can provide the flexibility to help you create your own perfect party. Visit wetnwildhawaii.com for more information.
