This post was sponsored by Star Lanes Polaris, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I’ve personally hosted (and attended) multiple birthday parties at Star Lanes Polaris over the last decade!
My daughter just turned 12. And she had her heart set on a very specific birthday party. She wanted to hang with her friends, play games, eat pizza and generally avoid her parents. When she suggested Star Lanes Polaris, I wasn’t surprised. We have been to COUNTLESS birthday parties at Star Lanes. Not only that, but she’s celebrated her own birthday at Star Lanes before – more than once!
Needless to say, she’s a big fan.
I thought about titling this blog post “The best Fall/Winter Birthday Venue” or “The best TWEEN birthday venue”. Because, let’s be honest, fall and winter birthdays can be rough. The kids can’t just run around outside, parks and outdoor venues are out of the question, and who wants to clean their house just so a million kids can run around getting it dirty again? And yes, now that my daughter is a tween, she likes to generally avoid her parents and a party at Star Lanes definitely feels like independence while the parents can stay out of their way while also keeping an eye on things.
But the truth of it is, Star Lanes Polaris is just as perfect for a birthday party in the summer as it is in the fall and winter. And sure, she might be a tween now, but she’s loved every birthday party she’s had (and attended) at Star Lanes since she was about 5!
Back then, we’d get the kid’s bumpers to line their lanes, and the parents would stick around, sipping cocktails and bowling in a lane right next to the kiddos.
These days, parents drop off their older kiddos and MOM and DAD can grab a snack and hang out at a distance while keeping watch over everyone. Basically, I’m saying – no matter the age or the season, Star Lanes is my pick for the best birthday ever in Columbus.
Allow me to make my case:
- It’s a one-stop shop. Everything is handled for you. You just pick the date and let them know how many kids are coming. They provide the venue, ALL the activities, the food, a party room to serve cake/treats and open gifts, and even a party favor of loaded game cards! Heck, if you don’t want to bring a cake, you can even select a sweet treat as one of your food options instead. They clean up before and after your event, and make sure drinks are refilled and everyone is in a good mood.
- There’s something for everyone. Some kids have a lot of energy and love an active game like basketball or riding motorcycle simulators. Some kids like a little more structure like a game of air hockey or skee ball. Some even try to earn as many tickets as possible with the claw machine. Either way, Star Lanes has you covered. There’s something for every kid.
- KIDS LOVE IT.
And you guys – this might just be a “me” thing – but I love how easy it is to get to Star Lanes as it’s right off the highway plus there’s easy & free parking. I also love supporting a local family business, and I know I’m in good hands with their seasoned staff!
They have several options for birthday parties that can fit different budgets.
ALL birthday parties include 2 food selections, soft drinks & juices, 1 XD Theater Ride per guest, and a $25 gift certificate for the birthday kid.
Then you can choose from a bowling party (that includes shoe rental) or an arcade birthday party (that includes loaded arcade cards + additional games + a reserved party room) or a COMBO that includes BOTH bowling and arcade fun!
To see current pricing click here
For our party, we picked the combo option because it’s really the best of both worlds and there is SO MUCH for the kids to do. For our food choices, we selected cheese and pepperoni pizzas, a veggie platter and we brought in cupcakes from our favorite local bakery. I also love that they have an a la carte menu (plus an executive chef on site) in case you want to order something different for the kid with a food allergy or any parents that decided to stick around.
Are you ready to book the best birthday party EVER for your kiddo? Our friends at Star Lanes Polaris shared a promo code that makes the birthday child FREE!
When booking online, use code: LAKESNLATTES
Not only will this give you the birthday child for free, but it will also post their name “in lights” on the screen in front of their lanes.
Fine Print Terms
*New kids/teen birthday party bookings only. Minimum of (9) guests. Must book event by March 31st, 2025. Cannot be combined with any other offers.