Planning an upcoming birthday party for kids in the Athens and Oconee area? 🥳 Here's a list of some awesome local venues, party entertainment options, decor + design, and sweet treats that can help you execute the perfect party for your child.
Don't forget to print out the Party Planning Checklist to help you plan for the big day— you'll find it at the bottom of this Guide. Party on!
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Navigate this guide by category:
- Venues
- Party Entertainment
- Party Decor
- Sweets and Frozen Treats
- Party Planning Checklist
- Birthday Freebies
There's a LOT to choose from! Browse these indoor and outdoor options from park pavilion rentals and sports facilities, to parties that can come to your own home!
Art
ARTini's Art Lounge - Athens
Board and Brush Athens- Athens
'Brella Studio - Athens
Frog Stomp - Athens
Spark at Ann Peden - Watksinville
Treehouse Kid and Craft - Athens
Twisted Moon Studios - Bogart
Indoor Play
Active Climbing Athens - Athens
APEX Climbing & Spa - Watkinsville
Canopy Studio - Athens
Chuck E. Cheese - Athens
Fox Den Third Space - Athens
Fun Galaxy Athens - Athens
Oconee Aquatics & Recreation - Watkinsville
Oconee Ninja World - Watksinville
Rush Indoor Trampoline Park - Athens
Showtime Bowl - Athens
The Bunny Hive Athens - Watkinsville
The Meadow Montessori Play Studio - Watkinsville
Music
Allegro Lively Music for Children - Athens
Oconee Music - Watksinville
Outdoor
Bear Hollow Zoo - Athens
ACC Pavilion Rentals - Bishop, Heard, Lay, Memorial, North Oconee River, Reese and Pope, Rocksprings, Sandy Creek, Walker Parks
esp (Extra Special People) - Watkinsville
North High Shoals Park Pavilion - High Shoals
05 Farms - Jefferson
Oconee Aquatics & Recreation - Watkinsville
Oconee Veterans Park - Watkinsville
State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA - Athens
Wild Earth Camp - Athens
Sports
Athens Paintball - Athens
Best Level Basketball - Watksinville
Karate Oconee - Watkinsville
Premier Indoor Soccer Athens - Athens
Spark Martial Arts - Watkinsville
The Yard - Watksinville
Other
Athens Humane Society - Athens
GTC University 16 Cinemas - Athens
Sandy Creek Nature Center - Athens
Sew Sew Studio - Bogart
Smallcakes Athens - Bogart
Live Wire Athens - Athens
Hmm, are you searching for a special character your child loves? Or maybe need help with balloons? (even the really, really big ones?)
Activities
Birthday visit from ACC Fire Department - Athens residences only
Bounce House Party Athens, GA (foam parties) - Athens
Filled to the Brim - Athens
Love Bug Sensory Play - Athens
NERF Parties by James - Athens
Putt Athens - Athens
Animals
Red Cedar Equestrian - Watkinsville
Simply Magical Ponies - Athens
Characters
Enchanted Events - Watkinsville
Magician Keith Karnok - Watkinsville
Pixie Dusted Productions - Athens
Princess of Athens - Athens
Face Painting
Painted Expressions - Athens
Hair/Jewelry
Forever Linked Permanent Jewelry - Watkinsville
The Glitter Strand - Athens
Inflatables
Athens Bounce House Rentals - Athens
Athens Party Co. - Athens
Bounce House Party Athens, GA - Athens
Classic Jumps - Hoschton, GA
Oconee Inflatables - Watkinsville
Party PopUp Oconee - Watkinsville
Party Popup Oconee -
Watkinsville
Rucker Family Amusement - Athens
Triple Bounce Rentals LLC - Athens
Woody Inflatable Rentals - Athens
Music
Live Wire Athens - Athens
Other
Soft Play Rentals
Mini Me Soft Rentals - Athens
Tickled Pink Events - Watkinsville
Need help transforming your party space?
Balloons
Ah-Mazing Balloons - Watkinsville
Balloons in Motion - Athens
Birchwood Events - Athens
Busy B Party Co - Social Circle
My Little Party Corner - Athens
Party Popup Oconee - Watkinsville
PropsDecor Balloons - Athens
The Craft Queen/Celebrations Event Decor - Athens
Up 'N Away Balloons - Athens
Wonder Bee Balloons - Athens
Party Decor Coordination
Birchwood Events - Athens
Final Touches by Tina - Athens
Signs
Brittany Lotte Designs - Athens
Card My Yard Athens - Athens
Sign Gypsies Athens Area - Athens
Tents and Chairs
Oconee Events - Watkinsville
Party Popup Oconee - Watkinsville
Unique
Gathered Grace Picnic Co. - Athens
Local options for all kinds of sweet tooth cravings and dietary preferences.
Cakes and Cupcakes
Bees Knees Bakery - Athens
Cake Wish - Athens
Classic City Confections - Athens
Crumb Monsters - Watinsville
Deborah's Specialty Cakes - Athens
Nothing Bundt Cakes - Athens
Small Cakes Athens - Bogart
Sweetie Pie by Savie - Athens
Frozen Treats
Alumni Cookie Dough - Athens
King of Pops Athens - Athens
Kona Ice - Athens
Kid-Friendly Specialty Drinks
Bubble Trouble - Athens
It takes a lot of time and effort to plan a party! Use our FREE Party Planning Checklist Printable to help take away the stress of your event preparation. Click the image below to fill out the Google Form which will give you access to download and print your copy.
Looking for a special treat to help you celebrate your birthday?? Check out our local Guide filled with restaurants in the Athens area who give tree treats and discounts on your special day! Click the image below to view over 25 locations.
Would you like your business to be added to this list? Send me a message: jessicasweeney@macaronikid.com |
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