Celebrating? Looking for 2 year old birthday party venues in Brisbane? You’ve come to the right place to find the best list! We’ve scoured the city and the suburbs of Brisbane and we’ve compiled a list of the best places to hold a birthday party to celebrate your child’s 2nd birthday.
2 year old birthday party venues Brisbane
The key to the success of a party for 2 year old boys or 2 year old girls is the range and availability of things to do for not just the kids, but the parents and other adults. Trust me on this, you will want to find a happy medium wherever you can of variety for everyone attending! So you really have 2 choices – 1) places for birthday parties that cater mostly for kids or 2) places for birthday parties that cater mostly for adults. Here’s our best list in Brisbane:
1. Indoor play centres
This is the easy option for families looking for a birthday party venue that will suit mostly the kids attending. Within the indoor play centre option, you can either buy the ‘birthday party package’ which usually includes a party room, or you can just invite all the people and have a free for all in the play centre while securing a group of ‘general admission’ tables. The pre-arranged option will include party food, the ‘free for all’ will involve buying food at their canteen. If you have a large number of guests, you may like to book ahead your catering from the canteen. It is highly likely you will not be allowed to bring your own food!
- Area 51: Kingston
- The Jungle Adventure Play: Tingapla
- Bounce: McGregor, Tingalpa
- MinBounce: Carindale
- Urban Extreme: Hendra
- Revolution Sports Park: North Lakes
- Inflatable World: Wynnum, Nundah, Darra
- Tiddlywinks Dance & Play Café: Nundah
- Rainbow City Children’s Play Centre & Café: Underwood
- Chipmunks Playland & Café: MacGregor, Everton Park
- Lollipop’s Playland & Café: Underwood, Strathpine
- The Fun Spaceship: Heritage Park
- Crocs Playcentre: Underwood, North Lakes
- Cream House Cafe: Sunnybank Hills
- Flip Out: Caboolture, Strathpine
Find your local indoor play centre that offers party options here.
2. Park parties
Southbank Parklands
Southbank is a great family space, offering so much to do! What we love about this destination for one of our favourite 2 year old birthday party venues if that there is something for everyone. On a warm day there is water play and swimming, on a cooler day, their fantastic multi-ability playground. You can bring your own food here too, which is a great money saver or if you are looking for convenience, there are so many takeaway food options at one of the many food vendors around the parklands. Top off the whole day with a ride on the *Brisbane Wheel.
Roma Street Parkland
Roma Street Parkland has two great playgrounds, one is quite new-ish, the other has been around for a while. The new playground is slightly larger and popular with kids of all ages. There is tonnes of space for you to bring a picnic and enjoy the facilities of the area.
Check out our review and video here before you make your choice!
3. Train parties
Do you have a Thomas the Tank Engine fan to party-plan for? There are two easy options for birthday parties for train lovers:
The Bracken Ridge Central Steam/Electric Railway
The Bracken Ridge Central Steam is proudly run and operated by the Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club with all proceeds going back to the community. Trains run on the 4th Sunday of each month from 9am – 1pm in McPherson Park, Denham Street, Bracken Ridge at a cost of $2 a ride or 10 rides for $10. They offer birthday parties for those looking for something different. Bring along a picnic lunch, bring the family and make it a great family day out.
Brisbane Bayside Steam Railway Society
At $6 per child, with a minimum party booking of 10, treat them to unlimited train rides at the Brisbane Bayside Steam Railway Society headquarters. Parents in the party get to ride the train for free! Located at Wynnum, their website provides more information and contact details.
4. Pool parties
Kick your feet back and cool down at one of these venues for your 2 year old’s birthday party! With many of these aquatic centres providing your own dedicated area and a set-up before and clean-up after the event, planning your toddler’s birthday party has never seemed easier.
UQ’s Sport Aquatic Centre
UQ’s Aquatic Centre offers a safe, secure, and fun environment for you and your guests to enjoy their facilities. With discounted entry for the party, a separate, undercover party area with a marquee and table, and a handy set-up and clean-up provided, UQ’s Aquatic Centre is a great option to hold your toddler’s birthday event. There are drinks and ice creams available for purchase, but bring your own food, drinks, birthday cake and additional decorations. There is no charge for parents or guardians participating in the party.
Hibiscus Leisure Centre
Make a splash for your 2 year old’s birthday party at Hibiscus Leisure Centre. With a range of party packages suitable for all ages, kids and parents alike are bound to have a blast at this venue. You can bring your own food, drinks and cake, but they offer BBQs for hire.
Rackley Swimming
Book your toddler’s birthday party with Rackley Swimming at one of their many locations across Queensland. They offer a range of birthday packages that will guarantee a memorable day for everyone. Food and drink catering, pool equipment, games and activities are also available to purchase and hire. Rackley Swimming parties provide qualified staff supervision, so the adults can have some fun too!
5. Hijinx Hotel
Hijinx Hotel is boring-proof with specially curated parties for children that the adults will love too. A host of fun activities await you and your toddler, including giant musical piano games and play hoops. Choose from different party packages to suit your needs. Please note that a minimum of 10 guests are needed for all function packages.
6. Crikey! Clubhouse at Australia Zoo
Hire out Crikey! Clubhouse for your 2 year old’s birthday party for an unforgettable experience. Complete with a three-storey treehouse plus a slide for the kids and sheltered picnic tables, the kids might never want to leave! Bring your own picnic or upgrade to a special catering package. Please note there can be a maximum of ten children aged up to 14 years old at Crikey! Clubhouse and up to ten adults.
7. Plaster Fun House
Unleash you and your toddler’s inner artist at Plaster Fun House. Each child will receive their own plaster piece to paint and decorate with glitter and accessories. Choose from one of their party packages and perhaps you might see the next Monet in action at your 2 year old’s birthday event. BYO available but food catering options are also available. Please note that the minimum number of guests is 8.
8. Animal farm parties
Trevena Glen Farm
Visit Trevena Glen Farm, a family-run farm for your toddler’s 2 year old birthday. You and your toddler is guaranteed to have a superb time interacting with a variety of animals, including horses, rabbits, guinea pigs, sheep, and more. Feed and engage with these adorable creatures to create unforgettable memories on this special day. Choose from their different party packages to suit different needs.
White Ridge Farm
Discover a whole lot of farm fun for both children and adults at White Ridge Farm! With adventure playgrounds, fossil digging, picnic facilities, tractor and train rides and not to mention the epic farm tour, there won’t be a dull moment at White Ridge Farm.
9. MyFirstGym
An award winning party venue, MyFirstGym provides a lively celebration with instructor-led games, music, and fun! Completely hassle free with included setup and clean-up, host your 2 year old’s birthday party here. They have a range of locations across Queensland.
10. Victoria Park Bistro
What’s that, a Putt Putt party? Victoria Park Bistro has a range of great value kids party packages including breakfast, morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea packages. Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten the most exciting bit – let the kids let loose and have a blast at the playground, weekend games area, and outdoor green spaces. You also have the option of adding a round of Putt Putt per person. Please note that kids parties are available for 10-20 children and up to 20 adults.
11. Hire party services for any location
Amazing Kids Parties
Amazing Kids Parties have a variety of entertainment packs including their Toddler Disco Pack and Toddler Pack. The Toddler Pack comes with bubble activities, face painting, and balloon twisting among many other exciting activities! How it works is that one of their electrifying entertainers will rock up at the nominated venue (your house, a park or a hired venue) armed with a ton of fun props and activities planned all perfectly suited for toddlers!
Princess Parties Australia
Prepare to be enchanted by a princess, fairy, mermaid, or even a supervillain with Princess Parties Australia. With face painting, storytelling, bubbles, and games options available, hiring Princess Parties Australia has never seemed like an easier choice! The not-so-easy choice would be deciding which princess or character to pick…
Madhatters & Sweetiepies
Hire out the Art Cart Party at Madhatters & Sweetiepies for your 2 year old’s birthday event! The Art Cart includes cardboard birthday cake painting and decorating, badge making, a jewellery bar, a nail polish bar, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Please note that this is only available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Fly By Fun
Fly By Fun provides huge range of kid party entertainment, from art and craft parties to lego parties! The entertainers will bring along everything needed so you can sit back and relax while the kids are having fun. Games and activities like balloon twisting, magic, musical games, bubbles and face painting can also be added to any party for more fun.
12. Jugar
A play centre fused with an elegant café so that not only will your littles be able to run around and have fun but you will also be able to delight in delicious food? Host your 2 year old’s birthday event at Jugar with minimal stress and fuss. Don’t worry, you won’t need to do the clean-up after the party.
13. Unidus – customisable party venue
Want to do things your own way? Unidus is a modern multi-purpose Brisbane party venue that offers an ideal venue for a 2 year old’s birthday party. Choose from their range of party spaces available for hire. The outdoor party venue features a kids’ playground and grassy fields that could be used for a variety of other activities such as jumping castles or bubble stations. They also have dedicated party rooms for cozy gatherings and spacious areas where kids can run, play, and have a great time!
14. Themed parties outdoors/indoors
Host your own themed party for your 2 year old toddler! Whether it’s a dinosaur themed, Disney themed, or rainbow themed, the kids are going to have an absolute blast! Decorate the venue accordingly and incorporate themed games and activities. Be sure to include a range of fun activities and consider the attention span and energy levels of toddlers when planning this party. Some of the games you could host are musical chairs, balloon games, and bean bag tosses.
15. Your own backyard
Yup! Not even joking! If your 2 year old could tell you where their favourite place was, I bet they would say ‘home’. So why not celebrate your child’s 2nd birthday party at home where they feel most comfortable? We’ve got a bunch of ideas for party bags, party entertainers and party products and services that you can hire to add a touch of pizzazz to a home party.
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