Party places in Westboro, Hintonburg and the west end with prices, ages and group sizes.
Lowest package price: $275 for 10 kids
Most reviewed on Google
Biggest groups: up to 30 kids
Arcades & amusement, Party rooms & event spaces · ★ 4.4 Google
Escape rooms · ★ 4.8 Google
Bowling · ★ 4.1 Google
Laser tag & Nerf, Sports · ★ 4.6 Google
Art, pottery & painting · ★ 4.4 Google
Indoor playgrounds, Party rooms & event spaces · ★ 4.1 Google
Arcades & amusement · ★ 4.6 Google
Gymnastics & parkour · ★ 4.1 Google
Cooking · ★ 4.8 Google
Indoor playgrounds · ★ 4.6 Google
For 12 kids, most party places here cost $319 to $425. A typical one is about $354. Plan on about 2 hours. Most take groups of up to 14 kids. Most include a host who runs the party. About a third include food, so ask before you order pizza.
More ideas: What a kids' party costs in Ottawa
The cheapest way to host: rent a room and bring your own food, cake and fun. City of Ottawa 2026 rates for a private party, per hour before HST. Book through the centre.
| Centre | Rooms | From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dovercourt Recreation Centre | 6 rooms for 25–100 people · kitchen | $50 per hour | Request ↗ · 613-798-8950 |
| Hintonburg Community Centre | 4 rooms for 25–80 people | $58.98 per hour | Request ↗ · 613-580-9836 |
| Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre | 3 rooms for 15–35 people · kitchen | $58.98 per hour | Request ↗ · 613-828-4422 |
| Fisher Park Community Centre | 3 rooms for 30–40 people | $58.98 per hour | Request ↗ · 613-798-8945 |
| Foster Farm Community Centre | 1 room for up to 25 people | $58.98 per hour | Request ↗ · 613-828-2004 |
| Churchill Seniors Centre | 2 rooms for 20–40 people · kitchen | $58.98 per hour | Request ↗ · 613-798-8927 |
| Michele Heights Community Centre | 1 room for up to 25 people · kitchen | $58.98 per hour | Request ↗ · 613-828-5100 |
| Champlain Park Fieldhouse | – | $20 per hour | Request ↗(613) 204-1973 |
| Bayshore Community Building | 1 room for up to 35 people · kitchen | $58.98 per hour | Request ↗ · 613-828-2004 |
Party rooms & event spaces · Downtown & Centretown
Cineplex Cinemas Lansdowne offers movie birthday parties with reserved theatre seating, kids' snack combos, and a dedicated host. Families can also book a private party room add-on for cake and food.
Art, pottery & painting, Museums · Downtown & Centretown
Ottawa Art Gallery hosts Saturday birthday parties for kids and teens featuring an hour of educator-guided artmaking. Families get access to a studio space, fridge, and kitchenette for cake and refreshments.
City of Ottawa facilities, Party rooms & event spaces · Downtown & Centretown
City of Ottawa facility with 4 rooms you can rent for a birthday party, holding 15 to 100 people. The City suggests the Rochester Room for birthday parties.
City of Ottawa facilities, Party rooms & event spaces · Downtown & Centretown
City of Ottawa facility with 4 rooms you can rent for a birthday party, holding 35 to 60 people.
Arcades & amusement, Escape rooms · Nepean
Funhaven is an indoor family entertainment centre in Ottawa featuring arcade games, laser tag, bumper cars, a roller coaster, and escape rooms. Birthday parties are booked through hourly table or room rentals paired with credit packages for attractions and gaming.
City of Ottawa facilities, Party rooms & event spaces · Nepean
City of Ottawa facility with 6 rooms you can rent for a birthday party, holding 20 to 100 people. The City suggests the Hall E for birthday parties.
Arcades & amusement, Bowling · Nepean
Merivale Bowling Centre is a 48-lane 5-pin bowling facility in Nepean offering two-hour kids' birthday parties. Packages include shoe rental, lane bumpers, party supplies, and kid-friendly meal options.
Animal shows & petting zoos · Nepean
The Ottawa Humane Society offers birthday parties featuring an interactive shelter tour, an animal enrichment craft, and an animal interaction. Packages accommodate groups of up to 10 or 15 children at their West Hunt Club Road shelter.
For a party at home or in a rented hall.
Arcades & amusement, Tents, tables & photo booths · Gloucester
Games To Go brings mobile, climate-controlled video game theaters and arcade equipment directly to homes and events across the Ottawa area.
Tents, tables & photo booths, Video game trucks · Kanata
Games4U offers mobile entertainment across Ottawa and Gatineau, delivering video game trucks, VR stations, sim racing, and hosted LEGO building parties right to your door. Events are staffed by dedicated hosts who manage all setup, activities, and cleanup.
Balloons & decor, Face painting
BirthdayPartyMagic.ca provides mobile children's party entertainment across the Ottawa region, Eastern Ontario, and Western Quebec. Services include costumed character visits, puppet shows, magic shows, face painting, and balloon twisting.
Art, pottery & painting, Dance & music
Busy Minds Ed. provides mobile kids' birthday parties delivered directly to your home or venue in Ottawa and other Canadian regions. Hosted one-hour options include hands-on slime-making, craft sessions, dance routines, and yoga.
Face painting, Princess & character visits
Charm & Grace Princess Parties provides live character entertainment across Ottawa and the Ottawa Valley. Their party packages feature storytime, sing-alongs, games, etiquette or superhero training, and face painting.
Face painting
Claudia's Face Painting Ottawa provides professional face painting, glitter tattoos, and balloon twisting for children's birthday parties and events across the Ottawa and Gatineau area.
Party packages at Westboro & West End venues start between $275 and $575; the middle starting price is about $399. Most packages include a set number of kids (often 10 to 12) with a charge for each extra child. Based on 5 places that publish a price.
By starting package price: Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts ($275 for 10 kids), Ottawa Gymnastics Centre ($285 for 8 kids), Claw World - Bayshore (From $399).
Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa, West Park Bowling, Ottawa Academy of Martial Arts and Stuffy Riders Carlingwood Shopping Centre allow an outside cake. Check each venue's rules on nut-free cakes.
Cineplex Cinemas Ottawa, West Park Bowling and Julianna Banana Baking Workshops include food in their packages.
