# Birthday party places for kids in Des Moines, with toddler birthday party ideas

> Seven birthday party places for kids in and around Des Moines, with toddler birthday party ideas where a venue’s own page lists ages that fit a 1st, 2nd or 3rd birthday. Each card has the package basics that page posts: ages, how many kids, how long you get, what’s included, and the price, or “No pricing information” when it doesn’t list one. Prices change and many add tax or fees. No one pays to be listed here.

- Last checked: 2026-11-09
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## Birthday party places

- **JouJou Montessori Play Space**, Roosevelt / 42nd St. Ages: Not listed. Price: $350 plus tax, up to 20 guests. Kids: Up to 20 guests, adults and kids; the $425 Full Package fits up to 40. Length: 2 hours of private play, plus 30 minutes of setup. Includes: Tableware, coffee and tea for guests, and cleanup by party assistants. Saturday and Sunday slots. Prices exclude a 10% gratuity and tax. Official page: https://joujoudsm.com/parties (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Playgrounds Cafe**, Waukee. Ages: Not listed. Price: $150 for a Mini Party (6 children). Kids: Mini Parties fit up to 10 children and 20 guests total; extra kids are $18 each. Length: Not listed. Private parties for the whole space start at $412.50 plus tax for 2 hours. Official page: https://www.playgrounds-cafe.com/pages/mini-birthday-parties (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Des Moines Children's Museum**, Valley West Mall, West Des Moines. Ages: 1–10. Price: $175 during open hours. Kids: 15 children included; up to 10 more at $6 each. Length: 2-hour party room reservation. Private after-hours parties are $350. Official page: https://dsmchildrensmuseum.com/party (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Blank Park Zoo**, South Side. Ages: 2–10 recommended. Price: $350 ($315 for members). Kids: Zoo admission for 15 guests, adults included; $10 per extra guest, 30 max. Length: 90 minutes. No balloons, piñatas, candles or confetti. Official page: https://www.blankparkzoo.com/birthday-parties/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Sky Zone Des Moines**, Grimes. Ages: Not listed. Price: $249 for 10 jumpers (Mon–Thu). Kids: $15 per extra jumper. Length: 60 minutes of jump time, then 60 minutes in the party room. Little Leapers parties for kids 7 and under are $249, Saturdays at 9 a.m. or Sundays at 10 a.m. Official page: https://www.skyzone.com/desmoines/parties/ (checked 2026-10-21)
- **Science Center of Iowa**, Downtown. Ages: ages 6–12. Price: SCI Member: $370. Kids: up to 25 attendees. Length: 90 minutes in a private party space. Includes: Admission until 4 p.m., a decorated party space, tableware, reserved seating at a live science program, a birthday shout-out, three parking passes, and a gift for the birthday child. Book ahead: please submit a request 4–6 weeks in advance. Non-member price is $400. Saturday times are 9:30–11:30 a.m. or 1:00–3:00 p.m. Sunday is 1:00–3:00 p.m. Adults and children both count toward the 25. Official page: https://www.sciowa.org/about-sci/rentals-plan-an-event/birthday-parties/ (checked 2026-11-09)
- **Bloom Play Co**, Cumming. Ages: Not listed. Price: $300. Kids: Up to 20 children. Length: 2 hours. Includes: Private access to the play space, parents and adult guests, 30 minutes of early access for setup, and cleanup by Bloom. Saturday and Sunday slots are 1:30–3:30 p.m. and 4:30–6:30 p.m. Outside food and decorations are welcome. Families supervise the children. Official page: https://bloomplayco.rhombnow.com/products/view/id/6. Source: https://bloomplayco.com/ (checked 2026-11-09)

## By age

### 1st birthday

- **Des Moines Children's Museum**: 1–10. Party page: https://dsmchildrensmuseum.com/party

### 2nd birthday

- **Des Moines Children's Museum**: 1–10. Party page: https://dsmchildrensmuseum.com/party
- **Blank Park Zoo**: 2–10 recommended. Party page: https://www.blankparkzoo.com/birthday-parties/

### 3rd birthday

- **Des Moines Children's Museum**: 1–10. Party page: https://dsmchildrensmuseum.com/party
- **Blank Park Zoo**: 2–10 recommended. Party page: https://www.blankparkzoo.com/birthday-parties/


## Winter indoor options

- **JouJou Montessori Play Space** (Play place), Roosevelt / 42nd St. Party page: https://joujoudsm.com/parties
- **Playgrounds Cafe** (Play place), Waukee. Party page: https://www.playgrounds-cafe.com/pages/mini-birthday-parties
- **Des Moines Children's Museum** (Museum), Valley West Mall, West Des Moines. Party page: https://dsmchildrensmuseum.com/party
- **Sky Zone Des Moines** (Trampoline park), Grimes. Party page: https://www.skyzone.com/desmoines/parties/
- **Science Center of Iowa** (Museum), Downtown. Party page: https://www.sciowa.org/about-sci/rentals-plan-an-event/birthday-parties/
- **Bloom Play Co** (Play place), Cumming. Party page: https://bloomplayco.rhombnow.com/products/view/id/6

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## FAQ

### Where can I have a kids’ birthday party in Des Moines?
JouJou Montessori Play Space (from $350 plus tax, up to 20 guests); Playgrounds Cafe (from $150 for a Mini Party (6 children)); Des Moines Children's Museum (from $175 during open hours); Blank Park Zoo (from $350 ($315 for members)); Sky Zone Des Moines (from $249 for 10 jumpers (Mon–Thu)); Science Center of Iowa (from SCI Member: $370). Each card has what’s included and how many kids it covers.

### Where can I have a 1st birthday in Des Moines?
Des Moines Children's Museum (1–10). See [1st birthday ideas](https://littlesweekly.com/des-moines/birthday-parties/#age-1).

### Where can I have a 2nd birthday in Des Moines?
Des Moines Children's Museum (1–10); Blank Park Zoo (2–10 recommended). See [2nd birthday ideas](https://littlesweekly.com/des-moines/birthday-parties/#age-2).

### Where can I have a 3rd birthday in Des Moines?
Des Moines Children's Museum (1–10); Blank Park Zoo (2–10 recommended). See [3rd birthday ideas](https://littlesweekly.com/des-moines/birthday-parties/#age-3).

### Where can we have an indoor birthday party in Des Moines in winter?
JouJou Montessori Play Space, Playgrounds Cafe, Des Moines Children's Museum, Sky Zone Des Moines, Science Center of Iowa and Bloom Play Co. Those parties are indoors. See [winter indoor options](https://littlesweekly.com/des-moines/birthday-parties/#winter).

### How far ahead should I book a kids’ birthday party in Des Moines?
Science Center of Iowa: please submit a request 4–6 weeks in advance.

### How much does a kids’ birthday party package cost in Des Moines?
Posted starting prices on these party pages run from $150 for a Mini Party (6 children) at Playgrounds Cafe to SCI Member: $370 at Science Center of Iowa. That is the low package each page lists, not a citywide average, and tax or add-ons can be extra. Kids included, length and ages are in the package comparison. A place with no price on its page is marked “No pricing information.”

### Where can we go for open play on a regular day in Des Moines?
Open-play prices, toddler times, sock rules and toddler classes for a normal visit are on [indoor play for toddlers in Des Moines](https://littlesweekly.com/des-moines/indoor-play/).

### Do these places pay to be listed?
No. We list places from their own party pages, and nobody pays for a spot or a better position.

### How do you check these party prices?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Nov 9, 2026, and we recheck them every three months. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).