Category: Birthday Party Places + Themed Parties

Gymtek Gymnastic Center is located in Lakeland since 1987. Serving Polk County, GYMTEK offers gymnastics and cheerleading classes for all ages and abilities. Gymtek offers classes for pre-school age children up to competitive cheerleading and gymnastics teams.

The Lake Eva Water Park and Splash Pad is home to a pool and kids’ play area with a zero-depth entry lagoon pool, water slide, splash pad, and water activities. Open daily during the summer, weekends only in Fall.

For a video and photos of the pool and splash pad, check out our article on the Lake Eva Water Park.

2024 UPDATE: The Lake Eva Waterpark and Pool is scheduled to open for the season on May 4, 2024. Check with the City of Haines City for the most up-to-date information.

May 4 – May 26, 2024 – Weekends only from 12pm – 6pm (Saturday + Sunday, also open Memorial Day)
May 31 – August 9, 2024 – Open Daily from 12pm – 6pm
August 10 – September 15, 2024 – Weekends only from 12pm – 6pm (Saturday + Sunday, also open Labor Day)
Please note that dates are subject to change. Special Holiday Hours for June 19 and July 4.

Daily Individual Admission: $5 per person. The daily admission fee applies to all guests, ages 3 and older, entering the facility during open swim. (Ages 2 & under are free)

Know before you go: The pool often reaches Maximum Capacity on summer days, arrive early to avoid waiting to enter the pool. There is also a large playground next to the pool at Lake Eva Park. Visit the pool website to see a full list of rules.

Entertainment experience that includes 40 lanes of bowling, a Game Zone, laser tag arena, contemporary food menu + full bar. Offering birthday parties, leagues, youth bowling lessons, field trips, and more. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free during the summer.

Find clues, solve puzzles, beat the clock, and see if you can escape! This escape room in Lakeland is located inside the Lakeland Square Mall. Choose from 3 escape rooms with a 60 minute time limit, or 2 Lakeland escape rooms with a 20 minute time limit.

We bring our barn yard to your back yard. K & M Pony Parties is located in Mulberry, Florida (Polk County) and we travel to where your party is happening. We are licensed and insured & USDA Licensed, pony party business that is family operated with over 30 years in the horse industry. Petting zoo animals include chickens, rabbits, goats, lambs, miniature donkey, ponies, horses, as well as an option for a unicorn party.

Family Friendly bowling alley, arcade, sports bar, and great place for family fun!

Are you up for a real-life escape challenge? Turn up the intensity and take on our high level games that will challenge the most hardcore game enthusiast! Downtown Lakeland’s most fun attraction for gamers, families, corporate team building, and adventurers. Each room holds up to 8 players. Get a group together, pick one of our themed escape room games, and get ready for an hour of puzzle-solving, mind-bending fun! Great for Birthday Parties, holiday parties, team building or any sort of reunion.

The Lakeland Flying Tigers are the Single-A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. They play at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium from April through September. Games are family-friendly with frequent promotions on tickets, food, drinks, and activities at the ball park. Team Parties and Birthday Party packages are available – your child and his/her friends will get the royal treatment and experience exclusive birthday amenities only available with a party package. Learn more at https://lakelandmom.com/lakeland-flying-tigers-birthday-party/

Our Arena in the heart of Lakeland offers year-round public ice skating as well as Professional Coaching for both Figure Skating and Ice Hockey, all Hockey Camps, Tournaments and Special events, Elite Level Hockey Opportunities, Organized Travel Hockey Programs, Rec hockey, Ice Skating Camps, Spaces for Parties and special events.

Lakeland Moonwalk is family owned and operated, we have been in business since 2004. We have a huge selection of bouncers, jumpers, moonwalks, slides, inflatable waterslides, dodgeball arena, inflatable archery, ax throwing, yard games, concessions (Snow Cones, Cotton Candy, and Popcorn) and more in the Polk County area. We are committed to providing you great service and an even better time!

Paintball for the whole family, Ages 4 and up welcome to play. We have Gelblasters for the little ones, Low Impact and regular Paintball. Groups and Birthday Parties. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, weekdays by appointment only.

Whether you are celebrating your child’s birthday, preparing a church function or a school fair, our company has everything you need to make the special event loads of fun! Your Party is Our Priority! Horses, ponies, concessions, inflatable bouncers, wet and dry slides, combos, slip n slides, glitter tattoos, carriage rides, and more.

Little Lake is an interactive indoor play and party space for children 0 – 10 years old. Kids and parents alike enjoy our Kids Morning Outs and Kids Night Outs with drop-off childcare, weekly classes, events, and toy shop. 

Little Party Makers brings all of the fun with none of the work! We have party offerings for both kids and adults which include paint a canvas, slime time, cupcake decorating, cake decorating, and paint and sip; all at your location.

Your one stop Outfitter for all your needs! Let us help you on your next Adventure! We also offer scuba certification, scuba camp, a huge paintball course, kayaks, batting cages, beach volleyball courts, fishing tackle and charters, and a pool for private parties.

Bowling Alley offering 40 Synthetic Lanes with automatic bumpers, Automatic Scoring, Game Room with Pool Tables and Juke Box, bowling league for youth and adults, birthday parties, bowling specials, and more.

Unleash your creative side with Painting with a Twist! Bring your favorite beverage, possibly a snack, and relax. This is a great place to have fun with your friends, family or co-workers and simply discover your inner artist. Our talented team of instructors guides you step by step through the session’s featured painting. We provide all supplies and artist instructions. No art experience needed.

The “Original New Orleans” SnoBall! With fluffy snow, over 100 fantastic flavors, a great family atmosphere and Pelican’s is the hot spot to cool you down. Pelican’s was mentioned by more than one Lakeland Mom reader when we asked for “sweet treat” suggestions! Now with 3 locations in Polk County – Lakeland, Auburndale, and Winter Haven.

A contemporary, casual, do-it-yourself art studio featuring pottery painting, mosaics, fused glass jewelry, clay, & host parties, special occasions, field trips, family nights, youth group outings, etc! Our studios & cafe are a great destination for creative activities & things to do in Lakeland, Fl. PicassoZ Art Cafe / Breakables Mosaics / Party Loft / Tea Largo

Planning an event where the little ones need some entertainment? Let us bring the fun to you! Playground packages includes soft play climbers, ball pit, building blocks, ride-on animals and more, all within a toddler-friendly safety perimeter and BPA-free flooring. Our Soft play playgrounds can be used for baby showers, play dates, holiday parties, corporate events, weddings, business events, family gatherings, pop up events, and more!

Purrology Cafe is committed to giving families a fun experience with free roaming adoptable kittens! This Lakeland Cat Cafe offers drinks in their cafe and you can also book a time to visit with the cats. A private party room is also available for birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, team building, and more.

Movie Theatre

Scott Audette specializes in underwater portrait photography. Underwater Engagement sessions, Underwater Trash the Dress/Wedding Day After portraits, Underwater Senior & Prom Photography, Underwater Maternity Photography, Commercial marketing projects, Underwater Family Fun, Pool Party Photo Booth

If you want a special way to capture the beauty of your pregnancy, consider an underwater maternity photoshoot. Sessions last about 45 to 60 minutes, with an internationally recognized photographer with 30 years of photography and photojournalism expertise, and you create the look you want, from flowy gowns to bathing suits to fun and playful.

Skate World Lakeland is known for birthday parties for all ages, roller skating lessons, the Friday night hang out for preteens and teens, and a fun summer activity for camps, daycares and family get-togethers! No one can pass up Skate World’s $2 Tuesday, which includes $2 admission, $2 rentals, and $2 specials in the snack bar. Skate World also offers Christian Skate Nights throughout the year and hosts numerous church and school fundraisers.

Sky Zone Trampoline Park includes over 50,000 square feet of connected, world-class trampolines in a 60,000 sq. ft facility. Our trampoline grid features over 60 trampolines, including the famous angled wall trampolines, launching decks and a few surprises up in the ceiling to test your vertical.

Create a creative birthday/event with our Slime tables and build your bear parties! Let the kids make their own slime or plush of their choice to create an awesome fun entertaining party!

Slumberr, The Sleepy Teepee Party is an all-inclusive birthday party teepee rental service that sets up and breaks down the event. We offer a stress-free way to celebrate your child’s bday party with teepees, a glamping bell tent, an outdoor movie, or a luxurious outdoor boho picnic.

Teepee Sleepover Rentals: Our custom teepee sleepover tents will have every parent/child that comes to the birthday wanting to stay for the sleepover! We offer multiple teepee party themes such as glamping, dino, Tik-Tok, gamer, our very popular glow party, and many more! If you don’t see a theme you are interested in, ask us and we can make it happen!

Bell Tent rental: Our HUGE 16×18 bell tent is more than welcoming to the children and parents coming to your outdoor birthday party! We include up to 6 mattresses with the ability to add more as well as additional party-addons such as a light show for the night, a portal air conditioner to keep you cool at night, glow sticks and even a GIANT outdoor movie screen and projector for the other side of the yard/party!

Outdoor Movie Party Rental: Enjoy an outdoor movie party with your friends. We have everything you need to make your movie night perfect snack cart perfect seating, a popcorn machine, and more to make your outdoor movie amazing!

What service is the most popular? Our slumber party teepee rentals are our most popular service. We do all the work when setting up the party and it always looks amazing! Our booking page makes it easy to see prices based on the type of birthday party that you want to have. If it’s a teepee party that you want to have, pick the number of teepees, pick your theme and any other addon’s that you want to have at the birthday.

We serve the following cities and areas nearby: Haines City, Kissimmee, Tampa, Orlando, Cocoa Beach, St.Pete, Winter Haven, and Lakeland, FL.

Southside Footy is an indoor soccer facility in Lakeland, Florida offering year-round training and competition. Adult pick up games, group soccer training, one-on-one training, and rentable birthday party and private party space on the indoor soccer field.

Spirit Gymnastics Sports Academy’s mission is to build and encourage true character in all ages as they learn the sport of gymnastics. Offering Recreational/Team Gymnastics, Summer Camps, After School Care, Birthday Parties, Dance Classes, All Star Cheer Team, Tumbling, and more. HUGS Special Needs classes.

Transform your event into an unique mobile experience with Street Gamez, where the party comes to you! Immerse yourself in the ultimate gaming experience inside our state-of-the-art mobile game theater, and then take the excitement outdoors with our foam-filled fun or inflatable movie rentals– the perfect blend of entertainment for unforgettable celebrations!