Give your child the birthday of his/her dreams with ever more original activities. I selected some ideas of atypical birthday activities to do in Lyon so that he/she spends an unforgettable day with his/her friends and family.
Party at the Exalto Park (trampoline, escape room, laser tag etc)
Addresses:
- 41 Chemin du Moulin Carron, 69570 Dardilly
- 2 Avenue Simone Veil, 69150 Décines-Charpieu
- 5 rue Eugène Pottier, 69100 Villeurbanne
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Age bracket: 6 and over
🕓 Duration: between 1h30 to 3h
You can celebrate your child’s birthday at the Exalto park. Your child and his/her friends will have fun with one of the many activities (laser tag, escape rooms, jumping on the trampolines, bowling etc). There is a special option that gives you the possibility to do several activities during the party.
Let the children enjoy themselves in the park while you rest in the dedicated rooms.
This activity includes a decorated and privatized room for the party, a birthday cake – a chocolate fondant – candles, drinks and disposable crockery. Each child will receive a pair of socks to wear in the jumping area.
💰 Budget: From €19 to €40 per person (the price depends on the amount of activities)
😍 What we like: the wide range of activities and the fact that the parents can relax without worrying about the organization of the party
Booking and further information (website in French only)
Workshop – Painting on ceramic objects
Address: 32 rue Fleury Papillon 69100 Villeurbanne
Age bracket: from 3 to 15
🕓 Duration: 2 hours
Organize a creative birthday party for your child with this painting workshop.
During this activity, the children will follow to their creativity and paint an object (mug, figurine, bowl, etc.) with the design and colour of their choice. They will work together on a gift for your child. The workshop is adapted to the age of the children.
The cake is not included in the service, except for a special option which includes a chocolate cake, carrot cake or cupcakes, candles, sweets and drinks (fruit or squash juice).
You can enjoy the birthday cake within the workshop or in the workshop’s garden.
💰 Budget: €175 for a group of up to 7 children, you will have to pay €22 per additional child (5 additional children maximum for safety reasons).
😍 What we like: the ideal birthday activity for creative children
Booking and further information (website in French only)
Bring the theatre at home
Address: at your place
Age bracket: from 2 to 12
🕓 Duration: 3 hours
The children will create their own mini play at home with the help of a professional activity leader. This fun activity will help even the most shy children feel confident.
The service also includes a makeup session for all children, making masks and souvenirs, games, a puppet show or a magic show, a mime and balloon modeling.
The birthday cake is not included in the service.
💰 Budget: €235 for a group of up to 12 children
😍 What we like: a play at home and many activities and games
Booking and further information (website in French only)
Paperchase (outdoor with a smartphone or tablet)
Address: Avenue Jean Vacher 69480 Anse
Age bracket: 6 and over
🕓 Duration: 1h30
Book a paperchase in the middle of nature for your child’s birthday party.
This activity takes place in a wooded park in Anse, about thirty minutes away from Lyon. The children are divided into several teams and are supervised by one or two parents.
During the paperchase, the children will have to solve puzzles and charades on a smartphone or tablet, which will also tell them where to go.
Objects will be hidden in the woods and children will have to cooperate to find them.
There are three different scenarios to choose from for this paperchase:
- “Le coffre de Piratas” for children from 6 to 12: find the key to Pirata’s chest who stole the birthday cake if you want to eat it
- “L’école des sorciers” for children aged 8 and over: you have been poisoned and you need to find the ingredients for making an antidote
- Le secret du templier for children aged 12 and over: there is a mystery around a manor, you will have to find the trail of the Templars and discover their secret.
After the paperchase, you will have access to a privatized area (a bungalow or a picnic table outside) for your party. A fridge will be at your disposal. The cake is not included in the service but the drinks and sweets are.
The smartphones and tablets are included but you can bring your own if you want to. You can also buy snacks on-site such as smoothies, waffles and even burgers and chips.
💰 Budget: €126 for a group of up to 6 children and 1 adult, €256 for a group of up to 12 children and 2 adults
😍 What we like: a fun outdoor activity which brings children together to cooperate
Booking and further information (website in French only)
A Fortnite birthday party
Address: 99 rue Tête d’Or, 69006 Lyon
Age bracket: from 5 to 12
🕓 Duration: 2 hours
The Ateliers de Romi welcomes you to its concept store where themed birthday parties are held. If your child loves the video game Fortnite, then you should organize their party there! The shop will be decorated in the theme for total immersion.
Firstly, the children will take part in a creative activity of their choice, always in the theme of Fortnite (DIY activity, cooking etc).
Secondly, the shop will turn into a real mini nightclub and the children will have the opportunity to dance and have fun on to their favorite songs. You will need to send your playlist in advance to ensure that everything is ready on time.
Finally, the children will enjoy a cake made by Little Petit Gâteaux (a shop that sells all sorts of cakes in Lyon), sweets and drinks.
The activity includes the invitation cards as well.
💰 Budget: €275 for a group of up to 10 children
😍 What we like: the perfect activity for Fortnite lovers
Booking and further information (website in French only)
At the bike park We Ride (BMX / mountain bike)
Address: 7 Impasse Louis Saillant, 69120 Vaulx-en-Velin
Age bracket: 7 and over
🕓 Duration: 2 hours
Come to the bike park We Ride for an original birthday party. Children will have a fun afternoon on the track riding a BMX or a mountain bike.
A professional instructor will explain the safety rules and introduce the track to the children before giving them free access. A parent must be present to supervise the children during the free access time (the entrance is free for the parent).
The birthday cake is not included in the price but the drinks are. The park has a food area where you can use a fridge and tables for your party.
💰 Budget: €150 for a group of up to 6 children, €25 per additional child (up to 6 additional children)
😍 What we like: a fun activity and the fact that each child will receive a diploma as a souvenir
Booking and further information (website in French only)
Climbing at Climb Up Confluence
Address: First floor at Pôle de loisirs et de commerces Confluence, 112 Cours Charlemagne 69002 Lyon
Age bracket: 4 and over
🕓 Duration: 1h30
The children will discover climbing with a birthday party at Climb Up Confluence! Booking your party there means the children will have full access to the play and climbing areas. They will be supervised by the team on-site so you do not have to worry about anything.
The service includes the equipment required for climbing, the invitation cards, a privatised room, the cake, drinks and a surprise gift for your child.
To book a birthday party, there must be at least 6 children (and a maximum of 12, for safety reasons).
💰 Budget:
- €15 per child (from 4 to 10) for the play area and the cake
- €18 per child (from 4 to 12) for the play area, the climbing area and the cake
- €21 per child (from 8 to 14) for the climbing area, the adventure course, the power jump (a 15-metre high jump) and the cake
😍 What we like: climbing for all levels and ages
Booking and further information (website in French only)
Quad biking – outdoor track
Address: 1 avenue Jean Vacher, 69480 Anse
Age bracket: 6 and over
🕓 Duration: 1h30
If your child is a daredevil, they should love this outdoor activity! Julien, a bike lover holding a degree in motorcycling, will introduce the quad bike to the children in total safety, on a track adapted to them.
After acknowledging the safety rules and seeing the track, the children can blow off some steam on the quad bikes for about an hour. Then, they will be rewarded with a medal, which will be a nice souvenir.
The cake is not included in the price but the drinks and sweets are. A picnic table and a fridge will be at your disposal for your party. If the weather is bad, you can spend it in the bungalow. You can buy snacks on-site if you want to (smoothies, waffles etc).
The children must wear a pair of jeans, a long-sleeve top and sneakers. The equipment required for the activity is included in the price.
💰 Budget: €185 for a group of up to 6 children and €30 per additional child (up to 14 children max)
😍 What we like: supervised by a professional, it is the perfect activity for thrill-seekers who want to let off steam
Booking and further information (website in French only)
A Pokemon birthday party
Address: 99 rue Tête d’Or, 69006 Lyon
Age bracket: from 3 to 12
🕓 Duration: 2 hours
The Ateliers de Romi welcomes you to its concept store where themed birthday parties are held. If your child loves Pokemon, then you should organize their party here! The store will be decorated in the theme for total immersion.
First, the children will take part in a creative activity of their choice, always in the theme of Pokemon (DIY activity, cooking, etc).
Secondly, the store will turn into a nightclub and the children will have the opportunity to dance and have fun listening to their favorite songs. You will need to send your playlist in advance to ensure that everything is ready on time.
Finally, the children will enjoy a cake made by Little Petit Gâteaux (a shop that sells all sorts of cakes in Lyon), some sweets and drinks.
The activity includes the invitation cards.
💰 Budget: €275 for a group of up to 10 children
😍 What we like: the perfect activity for Pokemon lovers
Booking and further information (website in French only)
Workshop – Cake pops making
Address: Place Bertone 69004 Lyon
Age bracket: from 8 to 16
🕓 Duration: 2 hours
The creativity of the children will be put to the test during this activity. They will make their own cake pops, which are little cakes that look like lollipops, without using any device. They will choose whether they want to make panda, unicorn, flamingo, etc. shaped cake pops.
The birthday cake is included in the price (a brownie or chocolate chip cake) as well as the candles and drinks. The name of your child will also be written on the cake.
You can bring your own decoration for the room if you want to. The parents can come enjoy the cake but cannot take part in making the cake pops.
💰 Budget: €200 for a group of up to 6 children, €20 per additional child (2 additional children max)
😍 What we like: perfect for creative children
Booking and further information (website in French only)
At the PicWic Toys shop
Address: 11, rue Paul Langevin, 69500 Bron
Age bracket: from 6 to 12
🕓 Duration: 2 hours
The PicWic Toys shop in Bron welcomes you to celebrate your child’s birthday. There are many fun, amusing and even sporting activities on the program such as musical chairs, board games, inflatable castles, etc.
The birthday cake is included in the price (a marble cake with candles) as well as drinks and sweets. Photos will be taken to give you a nice souvenir of the party. Your child will receive a €10 gift card to get new toys in the shop. The card is valid for one year.
💰 Budget: €88 for a group of up to 8 children, €11 per additional child (4 additional children maximum)
For an additional €10, you can have an activity leader dressed up.
For an additional €20, you can have a pinata (unicorn, llama or chest).
😍 What we like: a wide range of activities to please everyone
Booking and further information (website in French only)
Paintball outdoor with Only Paintball
Address: Rue de Jons in Niévroz (about 30 min from Lyon)
Age bracket: from 8 to 15
🕓 Duration: 1 hour
If your child likes shooting then this paintball activity is for them.
Only Paintball welcomes you for an hour of pure craziness on its field. The equipment required is provided (weapon, balls, mask and protection).
After acknowledging the safety rules and making the teams, the children will be able to let off steam on the field.
The birthday cake is not included in the service but an area will be privatized for you. The presence of a parent on the field is required as well as a parental permission for each child.
You will also need to bring suitable clothing for the children and a pair of gloves.
💰 Budget: For a group of 8 children maximum.
For children from 7 to 11:
- €20 / child for 200 balls
- €25 / child for 300 balls
- €30 / child for unlimited balls
For children from 12 to 15:
- €30 / child for 200 balls
- €35 / child for 300 balls
- €40 / child for 500 balls
😍 What we like: a sporting outdoor birthday activity
Booking and further information (website in French only)
A witch-like birthday party at home
Address: at your place
Age bracket: from 3 to 12
🕓 Duration: 3 hours
Have a witch-like birthday party at home with this activity!
The organizer, dressed as a witch, will come to your place and do the children’s makeup in the theme. There are many activities on the program such as a magic show with the children, games with music, quizzes, making witches’ masks, mimes and balloon modeling.
If you live far from the train station, you will have to pay a travel fee to the organizer (€0.40/km return). They will bring all the material necessary for the activities but the decoration of your home is at your expense.
The birthday cake is not included in the service. The organizer will help you serve the snacks to the children.
💰 Budget: €235 for a group of 12 children maximum. You can have a pinata for an extra €40.
😍 What we like: the organizer animates the activities, so you can relax!
Booking and further information (website in French only)
At the games park King Aventure
Address: 12 Route du Perollier, 69570 Dardilly
Age bracket: 7 and over
🕓 Duration: 2 hours
Celebrate your child’s birthday at King Aventure, a game park where children can have fun in various play areas during activities led by the team on-site.
The service includes the entrance to the park, the access to play areas, a birthday cake (chocolate cake), sweets and unlimited drinks, a privatized room, the invitation cards, the activities, a gift for your child, a free entry for your next visit and three free adult entries.
There must be at least 8 children in the group.
💰 Budget: €12.90 per child
😍 What we like: the children can exert themselves in the game park. Some areas are even adapted to the youngest.
Booking and further information (website in French only)
Workshop at home – jewelry making
Address: at your place
Age bracket: from 5 to 12
🕓 Duration: 1h30
Does your child like handicrafts and jewelry? Then this activity should interest them.
Jewelry designer Fabienne will be glad to lead a jewelry-making workshop at your child’s birthday party at home. The material required to make the jewelry is included in the service.
Your children will keep their creation as a souvenir of the day.
The birthday cake is not included in the service. If there are more than 10 children, a parent must be present to help Fabienne supervise the group.
💰 Budget: €75 for a group of up to 5 children, €15 per additional child (10 maximum)
😍 What we like: a manual activity and a nice creation to keep as a souvenir
Booking and further information (website in French only)
Science workshop at home – Les Savants Fous
Address: at your place
Age bracket: from 5 to 12
🕓 Duration: 2 hours
Organize a science birthday party with this workshop that takes place at your home.
A scientist will come to your place to lead the activity you chose to impress the children:
- “Complètement carbo!”: manipulation of dry ice for fumes and strange noises
- “Découverte extra-terrestre”: workshop on the imagination with the study of an extra-terrestrial species
- “Drôles de réactions”: workshop on chemistry, presented as a magic show
- “Futur génie”: the children carry out experiments combining chemistry, physics and biology
- “Magie et sorcellerie”: making magic potions and amulets
- “Phénomènes rigolos”: introducing children to physics through tricks, that are almost magical to them
💰 Budget: The price depends on the activity. For a group of maximum 15 children, it should cost between €200 to €270. There are many payable options to spice up the party as well (see on their website).
😍 What we like: impress the children thanks to chemical reactions
Booking and further information (website in French only)
At the amusement park City Aventure
Addresses:
- Chemin de la Croix Berthet, 69 110 à Sainte Foy-lès-Lyon
- Avenue Henri Barbusse, 69250 Albigny-sur-Saône
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Age bracket: 3 and over
🕓 Duration: 3 hours
Celebrate your child’s birthday at City Aventure. Children will have fun on the various attractions and tree climbing courses of the amusement park. They can also admire the treasures of the forest (a diversified flora and fauna).
The service includes a birthday cake (chocolate cake), drinks, ice creams and a reserved table. For safety reasons, candles are not allowed.
Your child will receive a surprise gift from the park staff.
💰 Budget: There are several formulas according to the age of the children.
- €14.90 per child aged 3 to 5, gives access to the Ouistiti park and all the attractions (2 free adult entries)
- €19.90 per child aged 6 to 9, gives access to the P’tit Trappeur, Eclaireur or Experience des Sens courses and all the attractions (2 free adult entries)
- €21.90 per child aged 10 to 14, gives access to the Eclaireur, Explorateur, 100% Tyro and so on… courses and all the attractions (2 free adult entries)
😍 What we like: many courses for all ages
Booking and further information
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