Madison's isthmus setting between two lakes creates a unique backdrop for birthday celebrations, with lakeside restaurants, university-area event spaces, and creative kids' venues throughout the city. The capital city's vibrant food scene and community-minded culture make it easy to find a party spot with real personality.
Sky Zone Madison
Wall-to-wall trampolines, foam pits, and a Warrior Course make this Beltline jump park the default grade-school birthday answer in Madison.
Up to 50 guests
Urban Air Adventure Park Madison
West-side adventure park with a Sky Rider zipline, ropes course, laser tag, and trampolines, plus four tiered birthday packages.
Up to 60 guests
Spare Time Madison
West-side bowling, laser tag, escape rooms, and a full arcade under one roof — Madison's largest one-stop family entertainment center.
Up to 200 guests
Thrill Factory Entertainment
East-side family entertainment center inside East Towne Mall with bowling, laser tag, escape rooms, indoor mini golf, and a VIP suite.
Up to 150 guests
Vitense Golfland
Family-owned mini golf, batting cages, driving range, and bumper boats on the southwest side — three indoor and outdoor party rooms hold up to 300.
Up to 300 guests
Ultrazone Laser Tag
5,000-square-foot multi-level laser tag arena that has been Madison's go-to laser tag birthday spot since 1995.
Up to 50 guests
Madison Axe
Digital-projection axe throwing lanes, shuffleboard, and giant yard games on the east side — built for adult milestone birthdays.
Up to 80 guests
Tornado Steak House
Madison's iconic Wisconsin supper club a block off the Capitol Square, with a private Corral room for milestone birthday dinners.
Up to 40 guests
Heritage Tavern
Farm-to-table downtown gastropub a block off the Capitol Square with private dining and full buyouts for milestone birthday dinners.
Up to 80 guests
Working Draft Beer Company
Near East Side craft brewery and taproom available for full buyouts on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays — a strong adult-birthday venue.
Up to 120 guests
Hartmeyer Ice Arena
North-side ice rink operated by Madison Ice Inc with private birthday rentals on a full-size sheet plus a smaller studio rink.
Up to 80 guests
Fired Up Pottery
Lake Edge paint-your-own-pottery studio with a dedicated party space for kids and grown-up creative birthdays.
Up to 25 guests