Looking for some fun birthday party ideas for kids? At Tony’s Pizza, we love a party. Therefore, we’ve put together some family-friendly festivities for kids and adults to enjoy!

Four Fabulous Birthday Party Ideas

Planning a birthday party for your child gets daunting.  While you want your child and the guests to have fun, you need to make it manageable to plan as well. If you’re feeling stumped on ideas, we’d love to help. As a family-owned restaurant with kids and grandkids of our own, we’ve hosted and been to lots of fabulous children’s birthday parties.

Below, check out some easy and fun suggestions for a kid’s party.

1. Have a Pizza Party

Generally, when throwing a party, you need to decide on what to serve. As far as party food goes, pizza is nearly perfect. In fact, adults tend to dig pizza as well. Thus, everyone at the party gets to enjoy fabulous food.

Fortuitously, Tony’s Pizza has lots of pizza options, including a large 24” pizza! Or, if you want to go with numerous toppings, choose several of our smaller sized pizzas. Likewise, you can order pizzas with half-and-half toppings such as half pepperoni and half chicken.

Similarly, we have different style crusts in case someone prefers to avoid gluten. (Keep in mind, we are not a certified gluten-free facility.) Plus, we have vegan cheese if a guest has a dairy intolerance.

2. Choose a Theme

Picking a theme is a great way to make party planning easy. It makes it simple to decide what decorations to use and what games to play. Furthermore, it helps spark birthday party ideas on the design of desserts. (Speaking of desserts, we have some tasty party desserts as well!)

Fun kid’s birthday party themes include:

  • Building-block party (think Legos)
  • Ocean
  • Nautical
  • Jungle
  • Pirates & princesses
  • Carnival
  • Circus
  • Seasonal – fall, summer, spring, or winter
  • Popular or favorite TV shows or movies
  • Favorite or popular books
  • Sports teams or events, i.e. Olympics
  • Space
  • Water fun – great for summer parties

Better yet, themed birthday parties for kids are great even if your child is young. After all, a theme is an excellent way to involve them a bit on deciding what type of party they want. Sometimes, they can help with creating some of the party favors and décor as well.

3.  Birthday Game Party

Not only are games great icebreakers and entertainment at birthday parties, they also help channel all that energy that guests have.

Choose from:

  • Pin the tail on the donkey – you can adjust this game to match your theme. For example, put the bat in the batter’s hand for a baseball-themed party.
  • Musical chairs – no matter the age of guests, this classic game is fun to watch and play.
  • Scavenger hunt – this is a great bonding and team activity.
  • Bingo –personalize it to the birthday child or theme.
  • Birthday child trivia – fun way to personalize the party for your child.

Be sure to have fun little awards for the winners of the games as well. As a matter of fact, we sell gift cards!

4. Experience Party

Another way to create a memorable party is by providing a unique experience for guests. Consider including fun offerings like a bounce house or face painting. For older kids or teens, host something a little more complex like a murder mystery party or garden tea party. If you’re having a summer birthday party, rent or buy an inflatable water slide for unlimited fun!

FAQs for Birthday Parties at Tony’s Pizza

Have some questions about Tony’s Pizza and visiting us for your upcoming birthday party? Check out our frequently asked questions. Of course, feel free to give us a call as well.

Can I Host a Birthday Party at Tony’s Pizza?

Absolutely – you are welcome to bring groups to any of our locations! However, we encourage you to call the location you choose in advance to ensure they can fit you in that day if it’s a large group.

Where is Tony’s Pizza?

Luckily, we have 6 locations spread throughout the Charlotte and Hickory area. Likely, that means at least one will be convenient to most of your guest.

Find us at:

  • 688 Bluefield Road, Mooresville
  • 9548 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Huntersville
  • 1530 Overland Park Lane, Charlotte
  • 1605 Galleria Boulevard, Charlotte
  • 14027 Conlan Circle, Charlotte
  • 1832 Catawba Valley Boulevard SE, Hickory

Do You Have Party Trays

Indeed, we do! If you’d like more than just pizza, we have 11 tasty party tray options showcasing all our amazing Italian food.

Party trays include:

  • Cannoli tray
  • Garlic knots
  • Greek salad tray
  • Garden salad tray
  • Spaghetti with meatballs tray
  • Spaghetti with marinara tray
  • Lasagna tray
  • Baked ziti tray
  • Chicken parmigiana tray
  • Baked ravioli tray
  • Eggplant parmigiana tray

Additionally, we have some fabulous kids’ meals that come with a kid-sized drink (with a lid – VERY important at kids’ parties!!). Currently, all of these meals are priced at $5 and under.

Our Kids’ Meals Include:

  • Big slice of pepperoni or cheese pizza
  • Meatball sub with fries
  • Ham and cheese sub with fries
  • Cheese sticks
  • Pasta (spaghetti or ziti) with marinara or butter sauce
  • Ravioli with marinara or butter sauce
  • Chicken tenders (grilled or crispy) with fries

Do You Have Local Meal Deals?

Absolutely! Again, as we understand how expensive eating locally with your family gets, we have specials for each day of the week. Plus, we offer daily lunch specials as well. To see the most current deals, click on our menu icon. Then, select the location nearest you. After that, choose Specials in the Category dropdown menu.

Host Your Birthday Bash at Tony’s Pizza

Whether you choose to host your birthday party at Tony’s or order some fabulous food and enjoy the festivities at home, we look forward to serving you!

Looking online for the best birthday places near me? Consider one of our nearby fantastic parks in Charlotte or Hickory. Or, bring the kids to Tony’s Pizza for an easy and temperature-controlled gathering. Moreover, with 6 convenient locations spread throughout the area, we’re practically right down the street and convenient to neighborhoods and guests.

Below, we’ve put together some fun ideas for the perfect kid’s birthday party.

Ideas for Birthday Parties

Likely, your search for birthday places near me brought up an overwhelming amount of results. Narrowing the best birthday party idea down is challenging. From places like Dave and Busters to Chuck E Cheese to bouncy places and skating rinks, it’s hard to choose. Plus, these birthday venues get expensive and often require you to purchase limited food options from them. Similarly, they often have a minimum, and sometimes maximum, amount of party guests to book.

Instead, consider other options that include ordering food from your favorite restaurant (we’re hoping it’s Tony’s!) and come up with some fun birthday activities.

Ideas include:

  • Rent a character of your child’s favorite personality – princess, superhero, animal, or cartoon character
  • Scavenger Hunts (this is also fun to do at a mall if you’re worried about the weather)
  • Face painting or balloon twisting
  • Traditional games such as: Simon Says, Red Light/Green Light, Tag, Musical Chairs, Hot Potato and Duck, Duck, Goose
  • Paint party

Host Your Birthday Bash at A Local Park

If you’re not up for filling your home with exuberant birthday guests, host your party at a local park in the Charlotte or Hickory area. Often, this is a completely free option. Conversely, if you rather reserve a space, many local parks offer pavilions and picnic areas to rent for relatively reasonable prices. Either way, parks offer lots of room to run and entertain party guests.

Below, we’ve listed a few fun party venues for kids and adults.

Charlotte Area

Freedom Park at 1908 East Blvd

With over 98 acres and multiple playgrounds and various sports courts, Freedom Park is perfect for a crowd. Moreover, they have small rentable watercraft and a Nature Museum if you’re looking for more organized options.

Pineville Lake Park at 909 Lakeview Drive

Highlights of Pineville Lake Park include: splashpad, 3 picnic shelters, playgrounds, walking trail and fishing. Plus, it connects to Little Sugar Creek Greenway. Thus, you could take the kids on a short and safe walk as well.

Ramsey Creek Park at 18441 Nantz Road

Another option is a birthday party at the lake. Ramsey Creek Park has a swimming beach, a playground, picnic shelters, nature trails, fishing pier and a volleyball court.

Hickory Area

Glenn Hilton Park at 2000 6th Street NW

If you’re looking for a fun outdoor birthday party spot in Hickory, Glen Hilton Park is great. Features include: 5 picnic shelters, 2 playgrounds, gazebo for a little shade, nature boardwalk, disc golf course and horseshoe pits.

Kiwanis Park at 805 6th St SE

Notably, Kiwanis Park is accommodating to individuals with disabilities and includes wheelchair accessible ramps and rides, educational and sensory elements and inclusive play. Additionally, facilities include:

  • 2 picnic shelters
  • Outdoor grill
  • Tennis and basketball courts
  • Baseball fields and batting cages
  • Walking trail
  • Concession stand
  • Splash pad

Have a Pizza Party at Tony’s

Alternatively, opt for indoors in your search for birthday places near me. Keeping a party indoors, helps alleviate worries about weather ruining the festivities. A restaurant is a simple solution to gather kids and enjoy some tasty food. Similarly, you needn’t worry about cleaning up your house before or afterwards. Fortunately, Charlotte has some cool places to eat, including Tony’s.

Typically, eating out gets a little pricey. However, as a family-owned restaurant, we value family time and eating together. Currently, all of our kids’ meals are priced at $5 and under. They each come with a reusable drink cup that has a lid. Thus, you can perhaps avoid some messy party spills too! Therefore, Tony’s makes a great party spot for children and the parents.

If you’re worried about activities during the party, consider printing some activities online. Ideas include: bingo with the chance of winning a prize, placemats with games on them such as mazes, dot-to-dot pictures, or simple word searches.

FAQs About Birthday Places Near Me

Have some questions about your quest for the best birthday places near me? Luckily, we have some answers.

Does Tony’s Deliver?

We partner with outside services such as Doordash.

How Much Pizza Do I Need for A Kid’s Birthday Party?

Typically, children under 5 only eat one slice of pizza. For older kids, 2 slices of pizza is typical. Generally, adults eat an average of 3 slices per person. Naturally, this depends on the size of the pie. If you’re getting our enormous party pizza, that comes in NY-style sized slices which are huge.

Our sizes range from:

  • 10-inch feeds 1-2 people
  • 15-inch feeds 3-4 people
  • 17-inch feeds 5-6 people
  • 19-inch feeds 7-8 people
  • 24-inch feeds 8-10 people (huge party pizza)

What Other Food Does Tony’s Offer for Parties

Additionally, we offer party trays of several menu items and Italian food:

  • Garden salad
  • Greek salad
  • Garlic knots
  • Spaghetti with marinara/meatballs
  • Lasagna
  • Baked ziti
  • Chicken parmigiana
  • Eggplant parmigiana
  • Ravioli
  • Cannoli

Likewise, we have subs, calzones, stromboli and lots of tasty appetizers as well. Keep in mind, if you call ahead, we can tailor your order to meet your needs and prepare your party trays in a timely manner.

We hope you’ll include us in the fun of your birthday party celebration. Call the Tony’s nearest you for more details and we hope to see you soon!