What makes a great party?
It’s unique and exciting! Everyone participates and has fun! You don’t have to clean up! It’s affordable!
If you are looking for all of the above for your birthday party, call the Des Plaines Park District. We will take the hassle out of planning your child’s next birthday. All packages will be tailored to your child’s specific interests.
Birthday Party Info
For Ages: 3–10
Fee: R: $160/NR: $200, except as noted. Each additional child is $5.
Includes: Party activities, games, one party leader per 10 children, present table, plates, napkins,
utensils & cleanup.
Location: Cumberland Terrace Fieldhouse, 426 S. Warrington, at Washington Street. Map and directions.
(Except Leisure Center Parties, listed below.)
Length: 2 hours. Additional hours can be added to any birthday party package, for the fee of $30/hour
Min/Max: Includes up to 12 children and 4 adults, with a maximum of 25 children.
Day/Time: Saturday or Sunday dependent on availability
Payments: Balance is due upon Birthday Party booking.
Additional Fees: Please call for pricing for gift bags, food, or customized parties.
Theme Parties
Choose your own adventure! These are some of our suggestions, but if your child has a favorite, let us create a unique birthday party adventure.
Classic Party
If a classic party is more your style, then bring your family and friends to play Bozo Buckets, Pin the Tail on the Donkey, Hot Potato, Musical Chairs, and many more favorites!
Celebrate and Create Party
For artists of all ages & abilities, this party will feature an age-appropriate and personalized project. The fun and social atmosphere ensure that everyone will have a great time getting creative.
Glam Girl
Manicures, games, and fun are party of being a glamorous girl. Guests will have the opportunity to make a craft to remember all the fun and the glam.
Jazzy Jewelry
Participants use beads and simple craft materials to make one-of-a-kind jewelry which will give you the look of a “wearable art” artist.
Junior Archeologists
Help unearth a tiny dino-skeleton and put together a dinosaur glider to fly and take home.
Knights of the Round Table
Create your own family crest on a shield and make a mask that is reminiscent of an armored face guard. Look forward to games of skill and fun!
Kreative Kitchen Party Ages 6–10
A deliciously good time! Participants will enjoy a fun-filled party of cooking and crafts. Each child will decorate their chef’s apron and then off to the kitchen to mix, blend, sift and create a delectable baking treat. Leave the mess and fun with us.
Magic Show (R: $260/NR: $325)
Make your birthday party, entertaining, and memorable with the incredible magic of Gary Kantor. You and your guests see vanishing acts, card tricks, mind reading and much more! All shows are interactive; your child will come up on stage and become a junior magician. Magic show lasts 30-45 minutes.
Balloon Animal parties are also available.
Superhero
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s Create Your Own Superhero. Guests will play games and make a cape to become their own superhero.
Super Spy
Each guest will become a secret agent. Your mission is to solve a mystery. Along with games to sharpen skills of deduction, this party is sure to keep you guessing, who done it?
Safari Hunt
Take your guests on an adventure of animal crafts and games.
Princess Party
Become royalty! Create crowns and jewel encrusted scepters, and play games in an imaginary forest.
If you don’t see your favorite theme, contact us. We can create the perfect party for your child.
Parties at the Leisure Center
Games & More Ages 3–10
A party coordinator will lead the children in active games. We will use hula hoops, scooters, parachutes, and other gym equipment. This is a terrific party for all ages.
Game Room Party Ages 8–10
Host your party in the Game Room at the Leisure Center. You and your guests will have exclusive use of the DDR, Air Hockey, Pool Table, Foosball, Electronic Basketball, PS3, XBOX 360, Jumpin/Jackpot and Makoto Games. Enjoy and play all of these games, just you and your friends.
Ultimate Games & Sports Ages 6–10
Have time in our gym to play games that keep you running or an organized sport. This is the perfect party for the young sports fan or the group that has too much energy and loves to run. Participants will have time to play and time to celebrate all while leaving the energy with us.