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NEPA Party Planner: Places to Celebrate Your Child’s Birthday

Posted: February 15, 2023
Throw the Ultimate Birthday Bash
Birthdays are a big deal. Kids wait all year for the moment they can blow out the candles and tear open the presents. Luckily, NEPA’s unique party venues make every birthday an unforgettable one.
Let them celebrate the way they want, even if it means running and jumping around for a few hours without stopping. You can just sit back and relax with a piece of cake.
Our guide has birthday party venues for every interest, from rock climbing and roller skating to movies and manicures. Check out these locations to make your kid’s day the most special.
Dive in to a Pool Party
No matter what the weather is like outside, it always feels like summer at NEPA’s indoor pools. As for the forecast, you can expect a 100% chance of splashes and smiles.
Rent out the pool at a local rec center for a day full of cannonballs and Marco Polo. Or throw a birthday bonanza at an indoor waterpark, complete with thrilling rides and slides.
Indoor Pools & Waterparks:


Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Kalahari Resorts
Pocono Manor, PA
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Wyoming Valley Catholic Youth Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Camelback Resort Lodge and Aquatopia Indoor Waterpark
Tannersville, PA
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Greater Scranton YMCA
Dunmore, PA
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H2Oooohh! Indoor Waterpark
Lake Harmony, PA
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Greater Pittston YMCA
Pittston, PA
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Greater Carbondale YMCA
Carbondale, PA
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Berwick YMCA
Berwick, PA
View DetailsGreat Wolf Lodge
Scotrun, PA
View DetailsParty Like a Sports Star
Fitness and fun go hand in hand at NEPA’s kid-oriented gyms and sports centers. Nothing says party quite like jumping, climbing and somersaulting over obstacles or facing off against a team of friends. It’s like the most epic recess ever.
Sports & Recreation Centers:


Sky Zone
Pittston, PA
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Bee's Backyard
Scranton, PA
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NEPA Party & Event Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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DEFY Scranton
Scranton, PA
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Friedman Jewish Community Center
Kingston, PA
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My Gym Children’s Fitness Center
Scranton, PA
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Northeast Gymnastics Academy
Hanover Twp., PA
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Riverfront Sports
Scranton, PA
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Shooting Starz Gymnastics
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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MVP Sports Academy
West Pittston, PA
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United Sports Academy
Dunmore, PA
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United Sports Academy Trampoline and Tumbling
Scranton, PA
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Wyoming Valley Gymnastics
Edwardsville, PA
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Broadway on the Boulevard
Pittston, PA
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VIP Kidz Club
Honesdale, PA
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Jewish Community Center of Scranton
Scranton, PA
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Northeastern Ju-Jitsu Martial Arts Academy
Swoyersville, PA
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Party Here
Nanticoke, PA
View DetailsRock Rec Sports Complex
Trucksville, PA
View DetailsHit the Bowling Lanes
Maybe it’s the silly shoes or the thrill of scoring a strike, but bowling parties are always a classic. Even the adults might be tempted to get a lane and test their skills.
And as an added bonus, most bowling alleys have snack bars on site, which means that it’s easier than ever to feed a crowd.
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Skate the Night Away
It doesn’t matter if you’re totally clumsy. In fact, trying to stay on your feet is half the fun at a skating party. Go retro and head to the roller rink, where the kids can lace up their skates and glide under the disco lights. Or let them live out those figure skating dreams at the local ice rink.
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Make a Masterpiece
Your little one can release their inner artist with a birthday party at one of NEPA’s art studios and DIY venues. From traditional canvas painting to new creative crazes like making slime, these locations offer plenty of unique projects.
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Celebrate with the Silver Screen
Roll out the red carpet because the kid’s a star. Party like it’s a world premiere while watching a new release at one of NEPA’s theaters. Some locations even allow the VIP to show an old favorite on their special day. Trade the cake for a bucket of buttery popcorn, sit back and enjoy.
Movie Theaters:


Cinemark 20 and XD
Moosic, PA
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R/C Wilkes-Barre Movies 14
Wilkes-Barre, PA
View DetailsRegal Dickson City Stadium 14 & IMAX
Dickson City, PA
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Dietrich Theater
Tunkhannock, PA
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The Berwick Theater and Center for Community Arts
Berwick, PA
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Cinema & Drafthouse
West Hazleton, PA
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Pocono Cinema & Cultural Center
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Regal Cinemas
Hazleton, PA
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Throw a Mind-Blowing Birthday
Think outside the box and plan a celebration that encourages using a bit of brainpower. Museums, education centers and escape rooms make perfect party alternatives for curious minds. Meet amazing animals, solve mysteries and have a bit of hands-on fun.
Museums, Puzzles & More:


Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
Scranton, PA
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Bloomsburg Children's Museum
Bloomsburg, PA
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Breakout Escape Room
Wilkes-Barre Twp., PA
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Klues Escape Room
Stroudsburg, PA
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Lackawanna College Environmental Education Center
Covington Twp., PA
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The Pet Zone
Pittston, PA
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Schisler Museum of Wildlife & Natural History and McMunn Planetarium
East Stroudsburg, PA
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Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, PA
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Electric City Trolley Station and Museum
Scranton, PA
View DetailsGive Them the Royal Treatment
Everyone deserves to be a pampered on their birthday. Treat the kids to a spa day complete with mini manicures, pedicures, hairstyles and more. Some spots offer activities and crafts that will add a little sparkle and style to that special day.
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Article Updated from its Original Version Published on 10/9/19.

