10+ Great Places For Teen Birthday Parties In Omaha
I’m going to have a teenager in the house soon. I think most parents grapple with the first child reaching teen years. And one of the first obstacles: Planning a birthday party for said teenager. In case you’ve got a teen to plan for as well (who may or may not be highly-opinionated), I’ll share the ideas I’ve come up with for the best places for a teenage birthday party in Omaha and nearby.
UPDATED: This post was first published in 2022 and has been updated with current information in August 2026.
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Comparing prices is a little difficult since some places charge per person and some set a package price. Here’s how the pricing is loosely organized:
- $: $100-$199
- $$: $200-$299
- $$$: $300-$399
- $$$$: $400-$499
- $$$$$: $500+
Places to have a teen birthday party
Active Parties & Entertainment Centers
For teens who aren't likely to celebrate sitting down, this list includes venues that get kids up and moving.
Topgolf Teen Party
Teen party packages include two hours of play at Topgolf in your own bay, plus a special menu. Price depend on the amount of party guests.
How many guests: 12-18 people
Cost: $$$$-$$$$$
Lucky Strike
Lucky Strike (formerly called The Mark and the Bowlero) offers teen parties that combine a custom menu, bowling, and an arcade card.
How many guests: Lucky Strike accommodates all sizes of parties since they charge per person.
Cost: $$$
Smash Park
Smash Park has a variety of activities to choose from when you're planning a two-hour party: Duckpin bowling, Karaoke Sing Suite, Axe Throwing (14+), Pickleball (equipment included), or the Batbox. The package also comes with a kids meal for each party guest, which might not quite be enough food when it comes to teenagers, so there are add-on options.
How many guests: Minimum of 10 people
Cost: $$$
Dave & Busters
Dave and Busters is known for its games that are less kiddie, making it a good spot for an older crowd. Each party guest gets a game card. The party package you book depends on how many teens and chaperones attend. This is one of the few venues with a packages that provide plenty of food for te
How many guests: 10-20+
Cost: $$$-$$$$
More Unique Teen Birthday Places
For the party venues and activity ideas that just don't fit well in another category, there's this one: The unique parties. This list includes places that offer private events.
TreeRush Adventures
For the adventurous, there's TreeRush. It's a combo of ropes courses and ziplines through Fontenelle Forest. It's a challenge and it's fun. Party packages include a table.
How many guests: No real limit (you pay per person)
Cost: $$-$$$
Spielbound Board Game Cafe
For a low-key birthday party for a group, reserve a room a Spielbound. It's a board game cafe, with thousands of games to choose from. Card games, board games, dice games, whatever. Plus, as a cafe, there's flavored coffee drinks, pizza and pop to energize the teens.
When we had a party there, they allowed us to bring in our own snacks as long as we brought our own plates.
How many guests: 6-12 people
Cost: $-$$ (room rental does not include the day pass needed for each teen)
Movie Theater Rental
Locally-owned ACX Cinema 12+ and Aksarben Cinema offer birthday party packages that include a room rental, admission, pop and popcorn.
How many guests: Depend
Cost: $$
The Makery
Creative types love The Makery, and the space is large enough for parties. Private parties are open for 8 or more teens and that includes a kids craft. Depending on the ages of guests, they may prefer adult crafts for something more complex to paint.
If you're bringing fewer than 8 teens to paint, you can opt for a drop-in session and just pay for the crafts they make. They'll even set aside a couple of tables for you. Outside food and drinks are allowed, too.
How many guests: Up to 8 for drop-in or 8+ for private party
Cost: $$-$$$
Escape Rooms
House of ConundrumEscape rooms are growing in popularity. Plan an escape room birthday party for your teen's group of friends at one of these locations:
- Entrap Escape Rooms, 7905 L St., Suite 110, Ralston, Neb.
- Get Out: Omaha, 501 S. 13th St.
- House of Conundrum, 2564 Leavenworth St.
- Industrial Escape Room, 13837 Industrial Road
- Locked Room Omaha, 741 N. 120th St.
- Mind Meld Escape Rooms, 2819 S. 125th Ave., Suite 353
Teen Birthday Ideas (Seasonal Places)
Some birthday experiences can only happen a certain time of year, whether it's an outdoor pool party or a bonfire at a pumpkin patch. The following places are favorites among teens, but aren't open year-round.
Bellevue Public Pool Rental
During the summer pool season, the City of Bellevue offers two-hour pool rentals (plus cost of lifeguards) at its three pools. Pool parties are in the evenings.
Amount of guests: Varies
Cost: $$ (pool rental is $100, then there's additional fee depending on number of lifeguards)
Best for summer birthdays.
Private Campfire at Vala's Pumpkin Patch
A private campfire allows for a place for your group to gather, eat, and rest at Vala's Pumpkin Patch. It's a good meeting spot for teens who want to leave parents behind as they go off on their own.
Amount of people: Varies
Cost: $-$$$$
Best for late-summer and fall birthdays.
Day At Fun-Plex
Fun-Plex is Nebraska's largest waterpark, and with a number of rides and activities, there's plenty of fun waiting for a group of teens. Consider this the amusement park birthday party option!
Fun-Plex offers a variety of admission options depending on the time of visit, amount of tickets purchased, age of guests, and promotions.
Amount of people: Varies
Cost: $$$-$$$$
Best for summer birthdays.
