Kids' party paradise: 5 spots to throw the perfect birthday bash

If it's birthday season in your household, and you want to mix it up a bit from a party at home, check out these five spots available for party rentals, ranging from an indoor soccer field to an arcade.

Electric Playhouse

The party package here comes with 90 minutes in a private room to eat and 90 minutes to explore the interactive immersive play area.

What's included?

• 2 large pizzas, choice of cheese or pepperoni

• 1 large salad, choice of dressing

• 2 large drink pitchers, choice of soda or lemonade, includes 1 free refill

• Additional items such as a fruit tray, chicken tenders or an extra drink pitcher can be added for an additional fee

LOCATION: 301 Gold SW, 505-494-5229

HOURS: Closed Monday and Tuesday; 2-8 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday; 2-10 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday

COST: Starting at $300 for up to 12 guests, $15 per additional guest, under 4 are free

International Indoor Soccer Arena

Rent the field for the party if your kids love soccer. The field can be used for other activities, as determined by staff.

LOCATION: 1311 Cuesta Arriba NE, 505-266-3653, email to book at leagues@internationalindoor.com

HOURS: Noon-11 p.m. Monday; 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 7:50 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday

COST: $80 per hour, availability based on Leagues' and Lil Kicker’s schedules

Rio Rancho Aquatic Center

Make it a pool party at the Rio Rancho Aquatic Center.

LOCATION: 745 Loma Colorado NE, Rio Rancho, 505-891-5230

HOURS: Pool rental, 6-8 p.m. Saturdays; Party room available during normal pool hours, or 1-3 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays

COST:

Pool rental (includes party room)

$250 — 2 hours, per pool, up to 75 participants, $50 for each additional hour and 25 additional participants

Party room rental

$110 — 2 hours, max 25 people

$200 — 2 hours, max 50 people

Main Event

This arcade features games, claw machines, bowling, virtual reality, escape rooms, mini golf, gravity ropes and laser tag.

LOCATION: 4040 Pan American NE, 505-884-4928

HOURS: 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Friday; 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Saturday; 11 a.m.-12 a.m. Sunday

PACKAGES:

All you can play birthday

• Starting at $11.99 per guest

• 2 hours all you can play activities

• $10 fun card per guest

• 500 Winner's Choice points for birthday VIP

Birthday Your Way

• Starting at $16.99 per guest

• 1 activity (bowling, laser tag, etc.), $5 per each additional activity, up to 3 activities

• $10 fun card per guest

• 500 Winner’s Choice Points for the Birthday VIP to pick from thousands of toys and prizes

• Choice of Food (Pizza, Sliders, Hot Dogs, Chicken Dippers, Mac & Cheese)

• Unlimited Fountain Drinks

• Dedicated Party Host to run the show

• 1 Hour Reserved Party Space with dedicated Party Host

• Online Party Invitations

The Main Event

• Starting at $29.99 per guest

• 4 Activities (Bowling, Laser Tag etc.)

• $10 Fun Card per guest for Video Games

• 1,000 Winner’s Choice Points or Plush toy from Winner's Choice for Birthday VIP

• Choice of Food (Pizza, Sliders, Hot Dogs, Chicken Dippers, Mac & Cheese)

• Unlimited Fountain Drinks

• Dedicated Party Host to run the show

• 1 Hour Reserved Party Space with dedicated Party Host

• Online Party Invitations

The Ultimate Gamer

• Starting at $25.99 per guest

• 3 Hours of Unlimited Video Games

• 2 VR Experiences

• 1 game of Laser Tag (Child must be taller than 48”)

• Choice of Food (Pizza, Sliders, Hot Dogs, Chicken Dippers, Mac & Cheese)

• Unlimited Fountain Drinks

• Dedicated Party Host to run the show

• 1 Hour Reserved Party Space with dedicated Party Host

• Online Party Invitations

Teen All Access (Ages 12-16)

• Starting at $29.99 per guest

• 1 Hour of Bowling

• 2 Hours of Unlimited Video Games

• All-Access Wristband for Laser Tag, etc. (Child must be taller than 48”)

• Banquet of Sliders, Boneless Wings, Fries and Donut Holes Served at Your Bowling Lane

• Unlimited Fountain Drinks

• Online Party Invitations

• This package is not available on Saturdays

Pancakes and Play (PJs encouraged)

• Starting at $19.99 per guest

• 1 Hour Session of Monster Bowling

• $10 Fun Card

• 1,000 Winner’s Choice Points for the Birthday VIP

• Top-Your-Own Pancake Bar

• Bowling Pin Decoration Station

• Unlimited Fountain Drinks, Milk or Juice

• 1 Hour Reserved Party Space with dedicated Party Host

• Online Party Invitations

• Available Saturdays 9:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Saturdays; 11:30 a.m. Sundays

Cool Springz

This indoor playground has trampolines, laser tag, a ninja course, climbing walls, an arcade and a kids area. There is also virtual reality and a sports simulator.

LOCATION: 5205 San Mateo NE, 505-345-5867 (JUMP)

HOURS: Noon-8 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday

PACKAGES:

5 Person

Cost: $199

• 6 wristbands and pairs of socks

• 1 decorated table reserved for 90 minutes

• 1 large, one-topping pizza

• 1 drink pitcher

• Plates, napkins, forks and cups

10 Person

Cost: $299

• 11 wristbands and pairs of socks

• 2 decorated tables reserved for 90 minutes

• 2 large pizzas, one topping each

• 2 drink pitchers

• Plates, napkins, forks and cups

15 Person

Cost: $399

• 16 wristbands and pairs of socks

• 3 decorated tables reserved for 90 minutes

• 3 large pizzas, one topping each

• 3 drink pitchers

• Plates, napkins, forks and cups

20 Person

• 21 wristbands and pairs of socks

• 4 decorated tables reserved for 90 minutes

• 4 large pizzas, one topping each

• 4 drink pitchers

• Plates, napkins, forks and cups

Noon-8 p.m. Sunday-Friday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday