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!