Are you looking for some tips and tricks to pull off that perfect birthday bash without all the stress, hassle and expense? You don’t have to break the bank to go all out for your child’s next birthday party.

Big, or small, there are plenty of options for everyone to pull off the perfect party for your child and your family. Use this guide as a starting point to gather ideas before planning the next party.

‘Hood’s 5th Annual Birthday Party issue is packed full of great ideas, photos, articles and birthday party location ideas that will make your planning process smooth and seamless.

How do you balance it all when it comes to party planning? We would love to hear from you on our Facebook page, or here on our website.

Sit back, read on, relax and enjoy the party!

Photographers and Event Planners

Julie Prairie Photography
www.julieprairie.com
Phone: (605) 359-6640
Location: 400 N. Main Ave. Suite 203, Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: 1 year
Price: $75 session
Description: Celebrate your child's first year with ‘The Ultimate First
Birthday Cake Smash Session’ at Julie Prairie Photography. Your session
includes a deluxe cake from QT Cakes, customized to coordinate with our
backgrounds and your special outfits, to create portraits as unique as your
child. Let us design a stunning canvas collage, or a keepsake album with
images from your session that will be cherished memories for a lifetime.

Shaina Photography
www.shainaphotography.com
Phone: (605) 323-5153
Location: Sioux Falls and surrounding areas
Ages: 1-17
Price: $150-$300
Description: Shaina Photography captures all of the laughter, the smiles, the creative details and all of the fun! Each party package includes full party coverage (2-4 hours), an online gallery for one month, and 50-100 high resolution digital image downloads. Call or e-mail for additional information on packages. Professional prints, products and discs are available for purchase. 

studiofotografie
www.studiofotografie.net
Phone: (605) 336-0349
Location: 311 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: Newborn and up
Price: $100+
Description: studiofotografie is a full service portrait studio located in beautiful downtown Sioux Falls. We specialize in maternity, newborn, children and family portraits. We use studio and natural light as well as a focus on traditional and photojournalistic lifestyle photography. Have an upcoming event? Contact us for availability and pricing! 

The Event Company
www.TheEventCompanySD.com
Phone: (605) 366-7022
Location: Sioux Falls and surrounding areas
Ages: All Ages
Price: Varies
Description: Let The Event Company plan a signature birthday party celebration for your family. Each birthday party package is customizable based on the theme and includes styling, décor, games, activities, menu planning and fun favors to take home. The Event Company takes care of all of the details and day-of-event coordination so that you can spend time with your guests. Call for a complimentary consultation and to learn more about how to make your celebration memorable.

Sweets and Treats

Edible Arrangements
www.ediblearrangements.com
Phone: (605) 610-6633
Location: 5019 S. Western Ave. Suite 170, Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: All Ages
Price: Varies
Description: The Edible Arrangements birthday line is a vast one ranging from a two person bouquet to over 30 people bouquets. You can choose from our children's line, our cupcake line, fresh-tini line, or our everyday occasion line. The greatness about Edible Arrangements for birthdays is that everybody loves fruit, especially kids. You can add chocolate to the strawberries; chocolate dipped bananas, chocolate apple wedges, or chocolate apple truffles. Any of the fruit experts at Edible Arrangements in Sioux Falls can help make it a WOW factor gift.

The Cookie Cutter
www.cookiecutterbakery.org
Phone: (605) 332-2090
Location: West 51st St. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: All Ages
Price: Starts at $10 for a dozen cupcakes.
Description: The Cookie Cutter offers cakes, cupcakes, cookie cakes, cookies and bars for your child’s big day—all without preservatives and at very reasonable prices. The “giant cupcake” serves 12-14 for under $20. The Cookie Cutter can also bake your cookies in 400 different cutter shapes--we can even custom-make a cookie cutter! We are a proud employer of people supported by LifeScape.

 

QT Cakes
www.qtcakes.net
Phone: (605) 838-2253
Location: 127 W. 10th St. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: All Ages
Price: Varies
Description: QT Cakes provides customers with custom cakes, sugar cookie cutouts, or cupcakes for any occasion. We offer a variety of flavors and fillings.

 

Tonna's Cakes
www.tonnascakes.com
Phone: (605) 321-5418
Location: Sioux Falls and surrounding area
Ages: All Ages
Price: Varies
Description: Tonna's Cakes provides customers with custom cakes, cake pops, cookies or cupcakes for any occasion. Licensed and health inspected. Allergen cakes available upon request.

 

Rentals and Services

ABC Rentals Special Events
www.abcrentalsmidwest.com 
Phone: (605) 332-4222
Location: 3501 S. Minnesota Ave. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: All Ages
Price: Varies
Description (75 words or less): 
We rent tables, tents, chairs, lighting, dishes, linens, concession equipment, staging, dance floors, candy bar vases and food service items (coffee pots, chaffing pans, heat lamps, etc.).

All Star Family Fun
www.allstarfamilyfun.com
Phone: (605) 595-5655
Location: Sioux Falls and surrounding area
Ages: All Ages
Price: $125-$1,295
Description (75 words or less): 
All Star Family Fun focuses on providing clean, safe and interactive games for the whole family. Locally owned and family run, All Star Family Fun carries bounce houses, obstacle courses, photo booths, laser tag, interactive games, concession machines, mini golf, dunk tank, live character/mascot appearances and more! We are the perfect choice for entertainment for birthday parties, family reunions, proms/after-proms, corporate parties, town festivals, school events, church fundraisers and daycares. Schools and non-profits receive a 15% discount.

Bounce Around Inflatables LLC.
sdfun.us
Phone: (605) 310-9529
Location: 46930 Cody Trl. Tea, SD 
Ages: All Ages
Price: Varies

Description: Inflatables of all sizes (bouncers, slides, water slides, obstacle courses, mechanical games, carnival games, cotton candy and popcorn machines, tables, tents and chair rentals). Indoor Facility available!

 

Carolan Rental & N-Flatable Fun
www.carolanrental.com
Phone: (605) 366-7368
Location: 620 N. Cliff Ave. Harrisburg, SD
Ages: All Ages
Price: Summer Specials $85 for jumpers and $150 for jumper slide combos

Description:  We are one of the largest entertainment rental stores in the Midwest with over 200 inflatable and interactive games to choose from. We a have over 60 tents of all different sizes and we carry tables, chairs and much more. We just moved into our new facility with over 14,000 square feet and are working on the ‘Fun Zone’ where you can have any type of event.

charActors
www.charActorsProductions.com
Phone: N/A
Location: Sioux Falls and surrounding area
Ages: 10 and under
Price: Packages starting at $60
Description: Princesses, heroes, pirates and more! Let our actors bring your favorite characters to life! Perfected portrayals and quality performances that are sure to make your child's birthday one they will never forget. With handmade costumes, personalized activities and seasoned performers, your favorite characters will step right out of their stories and into your party!

Piece of Cake Parties by Paige 
www.pieceofcakepartiesbypaige.com 
Phone: (605) 212-0400
Location: Sioux Falls and surrounding area
Ages: 5 and up
Price: $110 for up to 10 kids ($5 for each additional child)
Description: A unique and fun party idea! Choose your favorite theme and Paige will bring an hour’s worth of hands-on activities to the location of your choice. Each theme includes “make & take” items, games, and/or demonstrations. Choose from one of 13 themes, or choose from our “A la Carte” list to create the perfect mix of activities! Some of our themes include Super Spies, Birthday Beauty, Hawaiian Luau, Freezing Fun, Superhero Academy, and Sticky Science.

Superstar Tumblebus
www.superstartumblebus.com
Phone: (605) 201-5076
Location: Sioux Falls and surrounding area
Ages: 3-7
Price: $100+
Description: The Superstar Tumblebus makes planning your child's birthday party easy! We drive right to your party location and have the bus decorated in your choice of one of our party themes. After the children board the bus, they go through several circuits, take a short break for juice and birthday games and end with a ride down the zip line. We do parties year round! Contact the Superstar Tumblebus for your child's next party!

Venues

All American Gymnastics & Inflatables
www.allamericangymnastics.com
Phone: (605) 334-4311
Location: 3009 S. Phillips Ave. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: 3-12
Price: $170 for up to 12 children ($10 for each additional child)
Description: 1 hour of playtime with up to seven inflatables, in-ground trampolines, safety foam pit, and sky swing. Every party will have the gym to themselves and 45 minutes in their own private party room following playtime.

Children’s Museum of South Dakota
www.prairieplay.org
Phone: (605) 692-6700
Location: 521 4th St. Brookings, SD
Ages: 1-12
Prices: $250-non members, $200-members
Description: Parties include 1.5 hours in the museum private party room, museum admission for up to 20 guests (including adult chaperones), a themed birthday cake, refreshments and tableware, a staff member to guide themed activities, set-up and clean up, and playtime in the museum with a ratio of one adult for every five children. Catering is available through the museum’s Café Coteau (outside catering not allowed). Choose from a variety of themes.

County Fair Fun Company
gocountyfair.com
Phone: (605) 582-8004
Location: 204 S. Splitrock Blvd. Brandon, SD
Ages: All Ages
Price: Varies
Description: The County Fair Fun Company offers loads of fun for kids and group outings. From arcade games to inflatables and bumper cars, we have it all. We are connected to the Pizza Ranch and specialize in birthday parties. Reservations for groups are recommended as we have several party rooms available. Call us today to book your party and inquire about group/birthday party packages.

Creative Spirits
www.CreativeSpiritsSF.com
Phone: (605) 553-9493
Location: 224 S. Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: 5 and up
Price: $25 per canvas
Description: Come join us in the painting fun! Our professional artist will guide everyone step by step through the featured painting! Find your creative side and choose your own colors for any painting. All of your friends will take home their own painted souvenir and will talk about how fun it was for weeks afterwards.

Dakotah Lodge
www.dakotahlodge.com
Phone: (605) 322-2000 
Location: 3200 W. Russell St. Sioux Falls, SD 
Ages: All Ages
Price: $100 for 10 children/swimmers
Description: New beautiful indoor pool with 167 foot waterslide, large spa, a zero depth entry kids splash area with water fall features.

Dakota Spirit
www.dakotaspirit.com
Phone: (605) 373-0414 
Location: 3910 W. 59th St. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: 3 and up 
Price: $125+
Description: You'll have the best party filled with 2 hours of fun! We’ll customize it JUST FOR YOU! Jump, tumble, play games, cheer, dance, stunt and have a blast! Tell us what you want and we’ll get it done! Our party planners will make it a day to remember! We didn't forget about the boys! Come and have a football themed party! 12,000 square feet of fun! Trampolines, games, tumble pit, party room, music and more!

EmBe
www.embe.org
Phone: (605) 336-3660
Location: 300 W 11th St. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: All Ages
Price: Varies
Description: Parents can arrange for kids to go swimming, play basketball, or have group games in the gym. The aerobics room is perfect for private parties or for young children that you want to keep in a confined area.

Hoover's Martial Arts – Brandon
www.brandonmartialarts.com
Phone: (605) 582-8620
Location: 1124 E. Holly Blvd. Brandon, SD
Ages: 5-12
Price: $179
Description: Get a kick out of your next birthday party with Hoover’s Martial Arts – Brandon! Up to 12 guests get our entire facility to themselves for an entire hour as they learn how to punch and kick like a black belt. Parties are led by one of our nationally certified instructors who will make sure everybody gets a great workout while having fun learning important taekwondo basics. Guaranteed to be a birthday unlike any other!

Museum of Visual Materials
www.sfmvm.com
Phone: (605) 271-9500
Location: 500 North Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: 3 and up
Price: $200+
Description: The Museum of Visual Materials offers Imagination Playground, big blue blocks in many unique shapes and sizes to create your very own playground. Lego Creation Station is stocked with tons of Legos and a Lego table ready to start building. MoVM also offers an optional arts and craft session and a large dollhouse filled with Barbie’s and accessories. Call for availability and details.

Oh My Cupcakes!
www.ohmycupcakes.com
Phone: (605) 310-6742
Location:  5015 S. Western Ave. Suite 290 Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: 4-12
Price: $13.50-$15 per child, minimum of six children per party
Description: Celebrate your next birthday at Oh My Cupcakes! We handle everything for you, including the mess! Party includes a tour of our Magical Cupcake Kitchen, two cupcakes to decorate (one to eat here during the party, and one to take home), and time for games and gifts. Our Gourmet Party includes beverage, craft, and a few “extras.” For dates and times, visit our website.

Sanford Wellness Center
www.sanfordwellness.com
Phone: (605) 328-1600
Location: 4201 S. Oxbow Ave. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: All Ages
Price: $50+
Description: We offer a main pool party, private pool party, kids Zumba party or walleyball party. All parties include time in our cafe for gift opening and cake. Cakes can be ordered at Simon’s Café (605) 328-1624.

SCHEELS IcePlex
www.scheelsiceplex.com
Phone: (605) 271-7539
Location: 4300 Bobhalla Dr. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: All Ages
Price: $179
Description: Your birthday party includes up to 10 skaters (skate rental included) and three pizzas, pop, table coverings and paper products. The guest of honor will receive a souvenir t-shirt and a free skate pass to use in the future. You can bring your own dessert. No other outside food, or drinks allowed.

Sioux Falls Canaries
www.sfcanaries.com
Phone: (605) 336-6060
Location: Sioux Falls Stadium 
Ages: 1-12
Price: $149
Description: Spend your child’s birthday at the Birdcage with Cagey and the Canaries. Each package comes with 10 tickets, 10 hot dogs, 10 sodas, and 10 Culver’s custard tokens plus special gifts like a free t-shirt & mini bat for the birthday child!

Washington Pavilion
www.washingtonpavilion.org
Phone: (605) 367-6000
Location: 301 S. Main Ave. Sioux Falls, SD
Ages: 4-12
Price: Starting at $148.50 for up to 12 youth guests and 2 adults
Description: Choose your own birthday learning adventure from our six fun party themes. Parties include an hour of fun, hands-on activities led by your personal party host, a private party room for you and your guests, admission to the Kirby Science Discovery Center for guests, a gift for the birthday girl or boy, decorations and paper goods, set-up, and clean up. We do the work, you just have fun! For ages 4-7: Little Princess, Dino Adventure Roar, or Pirate Pals. For ages 8-12: (Fun)-omenal Science, Glamour Girls, or Out of This World.

Wild Water West Waterpark
www.wildwaterwest.com
Phone: (605) 361-9313
Location: 5 miles west of Sioux Falls on 41st Street
Ages: All Ages
Price: Varies
Description: Reserved tables for 1 hour in the birthday party picnic area, special gift for the birthday child, and includes a meal (pizza, small pop, and ice cream treat) per person.