Planning an upcoming birthday party for kids in Fort Myers - Fort Myers Beach?
We know it can be stressful! We've put together all of the resources you need to plan a stress-free day!
This is the ultimate collection of local businesses and resources to help with all of your planning needs!
We've got party venues, entertainment, party rentals, desserts, and more!
Our goal is make your birthday planning a seamless process, so that you can relax and enjoy the day.  

We want to give a special shout-out to our Title Sponsor, KidStrong Fort Myers! 

KidStrong Fort Myers

KidStrong parties are the ULTIMATE celebration experience!
Get ready for 90 minutes of non-stop party time, guided by not just one, but TWO professional coaches!

What to expect:
Special event programming led by our KidStrong coaches
Help with set up and clean up
The WHOLE place to yourself!

Our parties are perfect for celebrating kids ages 1 to 11 years old.
Come party at KidStrong, enjoy your party food and let our coaches clean up for you!
Give your kid the celebration of a lifetime. Book now and get ready to party!
After you book your party, we’ll reach out the week before to confirm your final headcount.
If you have any additional questions contact us!

If you are interested in listing your business in this guide, upgrading your business listing, or sponsoring this guide, please contact us at mackidfortmyersbeach@macaronikid.com.

In This Guide:
Party Venues
Activities & Entertainment
Decorations
Cakes & Sweet Treats
Gift Guides
Restaurant Freebies & Deals
Retail Store Freebies & Deals
Birthday Party Checklist (Printable)
Thank You Card (Printable)

AMC Merchants Crossing 16 | $99+ | private movie theater rentals and snack packages
AR Workshop Fort Myers | $ Pricing depends on # of attendees and project | wood projects, arts & crafts
The Barn at Smith Acres | $499+ | outdoor adventures, friendly farm animals, and endless fun
Build-A-Bear Workshop | $14 - $60 per child | build a bear, games, activities and more
Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium | $500 Wild Birthday Party Package | educational, wildlife, nature
Coast Elite Gymnastics  |  $175+ | trampoline, obstacle course, bounce house and more
Chuck E Cheese | $25 - $37 per child | gaming, fun, pizza
Dave & Busters | $30 - $39 per child | arcade gaming
The District Youth Sports and Activities | $250+ | party room rental and add ons
Fort Myers Aquatic Center | $150 - $180 | reserved tables and 2.5 hours of swimming
Fort Myers Skatium | $ Pricing Varies | ice skating and more
Fort Rock Climbing Center | $35 per child | indoor rock climbing
Game Time Fort Myers | $299 - $399 party packages | arcade games and more
Gator Lanes Bowling | $15 - $23 per person + gratuity with 6 person minimum | bowling
Gator Mikes | $30 - $40 per person | mini golf, arcade and more
Gymnastics World Fort Myers | $225 - $350 party packages | indoor gymnastics activities
Happy's Family Fun Center | $400 - $600+ party packages | indoor playground, arcade and more
Head Pinz Fort Myers | $435+ party packages | bowling, zip lines, arcade and more
IMAG Science & History Center | $150+ party packages | educational, science, history, animals and more
KidStrong Fort Myers  | $ Pricing Varies | 90 minutes of fun for ages 1-11, guided by two coaches
Lakes Regional Park | $25+ for pavilion rentals | park, splash pads, train rides, playgrounds and more
Luxe 8 Flix Cinemas | $ Pricing Varies | Admission and snack packages available
The Little Gym | $450+ party packages | indoor gym and play area
Pineapple Picasso | $350+ party packages | splatter paint session
PopStroke | $650+ party package or walk-in fee-free | mini golf and fenced playground
Regal Movie Theaters (Gulf Coast & Bell Tower) | $ Pricing Varies | theatre rental for up to 30 people
Retro Zone Arcade | $10+ per person | retro gaming, arcade and more
Saddlewood Horses | $290 | 2 hour party with horseback riding or animal interaction
Salty Sams Pirate Cruise | $400+ packages | pirate themed cruise on the gulf
Sky Zone Fort Myers | $270+ birthday packages | trampolines, basketball, zip line and more
Splatter Dayz | $ Pricing Varies | paint fun, messy
Spinz Skate Center | $190+ birthday packages | roller skating and arcade
SunSplash Waterpark (seasonal) | $500 | waterpark admission and food
We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Indoor Gym | $399 - $549+ packages | sensory-friendly indoor gym
Whispering Oaks Farm | $350+ | meet and greet goats and rabbits, farm scene and more
William Austen Youth Center | $99+ | facility and skate park rentals + add-ons

Characters, Magicians & More

Constantine | $200 | educational magician shows
Face Painting & Balloon Twisting by Donna | $100/hour | offers face painting and balloon twisting
Florida Clown | $ Pricing Varies | offers clown services, face painting and more
Just A Little Magic | $30 - $300 | characters, games, activities and more
Kids Party Pals | $100 - $400 packages | offers princess parties, ponies, superheroes, mascots, etc
Wish Upon A Star Parties | $125-195+ | characters, sing-a-longs, crafts and more

Inflatables & Rentals

Celebration Events & Rentals | $ Pricing Varies | offers bounce houses, slides, games, tents, and more!
The Bounce House People | $ Pricing Varies | offers bounce houses, slides, obstacle courses,and more!
Bounce House Delivery | $90 - $400 | offers bounce houses, ponies, table and chair rentals and more
Let's Bounce | $ Pricing Varies | bounce houses, inflatables, dunk tank, concessions, and more rentals
Melody Merrymaker the Clown | face painting, balloon twisting, magic and more
Way Too Tall Torrie | $ Pricing Varies | stilts, balloon twisting and more
Wish Upon A Star Parties | $125 - 195 party packages | offers princess parties

Petting Zoos & Pony Rides

Christina's Critters | $200/hour | offers mobile petting zoo and pony rides
Critterman | $250+ | Interactive animal/reptile show
Kids Party Pals | $100 - $400 packages | offers princess parties, ponies, superheroes, mascots, etc
Next Level Reptiles | $ Pricing Varies | hands on reptile experiences
South FL Pony Rental Services | $ Pricing Varies | offers pony rides, exotic zoo, reptile show and more

Photography

Ainslie Images
Kelley Marie Photography
Olga Elizabeth
Pink Sea Photography
Twin Foxes Photography

Cakes

Sweets & Treats

Gift Ideas For Special Needs Children
Non-Toy Birthday Gift Ideas
Gifting Money In A Creative Way

*We recommend creating a free "junk/freebie" gmail account when signing up for these freebies. To avoid dealing with spam, just check it for rewards during your birthday month!

1. Applebee’s: Sign up for Applebee’s mailing list and get birthday month freebies or discounts
2. Arby’s: Join Arby's mailing list and get a free birthday shake with purchase 
3. Auntie Anne’s: Download the Auntie Anne’s Perks app and get a free pretzel on your birthday 
4. A&W: Join the A&W Mug Club and get a free root beer float for your birthday
5. Bonefish Grill: Sign up as a Bonefish Grill Insider and get a free appetizer 
6. Buca di Beppo: Sign up for Buca’s eclub and get a $20 off $40 coupon and a free brownie sundae
7. Buffalo Wild Wings: Sign up for Buffalo Wild Wings Blazin’ Rewards and get a free snack size wings
8. Cantina Laredo: Join the E-Club and get a free Mexican brownie for your birthday
9. Carraba’s: Sign up for Carraba’s email list and get a free dessert or appetizer (with entrée purchase)
10. Chick-fil-A: Join the Chick-fil-A-One rewards program and get a birthday reward
11. Chili’s: Sign up for My Chili’s Rewards and get a free dessert on your birthday
12. Chuck E Cheese's: Join the CEC Rewards club and get tons of coupons and rewards year-round
13. Cold Stone Creamery: Cold Stone Club Rewards Members get a BOGO creation for their birthday
14. Cracker Barrel: You'll get a free dessert up to a $5.49 value if you tell them it is your birthday
15. Culvers: MyCulvers Members get free birthday treats
    
16. Dairy Queen: Sign up for the Blizzard Fan Club to get a BOGO coupon on your birthday
17. Denny’s: Sign up for Denny’s loyalty program and get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast
18. Duffy's: Become a Duffy's MVP and get a birthday reward loaded to your account
19. Dunkin’: Join DD Perks and get a free beverage of your choice for your birthday
20. Edible Arrangements: Join Edible Rewards and get a free birthday gift
21. Famous Dave’s: Sign up for their “Famous Nation” club and get a birthday dessert
22. Firehouse Subs: Register for Firehouse Rewards and get a free medium sub for your birthday
23. Golden Corral: Join Golden Corral Rewards for special birthday offers
24. Great American Cookies: Sign up for Cookie Mail and receive a BOGO Great American cookie
25. IHOP: Register for IHOP’s MyHOP club and get a free stack of pancakes on your birthday
26. Jason's Deli: Sign up for Deli Dollars for birthday coupons
27. Joe’s Crab Shack: Sign up for Joe’s Catch and get a free appetizer with the purchase of two entrees
28. Jersey Mike’s: Become a member of Jersey Mike’s MyMike’s, and get a free sub on your birthday
29. Jimmy John’s: Become a Freaky Fast Rewards member can get a birthday surprise
30. Krispy Kreme: Become a Krispy-Kreme Rewards member and get a free dozen doughnuts
31. Mellow Mushroom: Join the e-club for free pretzel bites and coupons on your birthday
32. The Melting Pot: Join Club Fondue and get birthday vouchers
33. Moe’s Southwest Grill: Join Moe Rewards and get a free birthday burrito and cup of queso 
34. Olive Garden: Sign up for the Olive Garden eClub and get a free dessert on your birthday
35. Outback Steakhouse: Join Outback's Dine Rewards and get a free birthday dessert with entrée 
36. Panda Express: Sign up for emails and get a coupon on your birthday
37. Panera Bread: Sign up for MyPanera and get a free pastry or drink on your birthday
38. Papa John’s: Sign up for Papa Rewards and get a free dessert for your birthday 
39. P.F. Chang's: Sign up and get a free appetizer or dessert
40. Pita Pit: Join the Pita E-Club and get a free drink and combo upgrade
41. Pollo Tropical: Join Pollo Rewards for a free 1/4 chicken meal with two sides
42. Qdoba: Sign up for emails and get free queso/chips on your birthday
43. Red Lobster: My Red Lobster Rewards members get a free birthday surprise
44. Rita's Ice: Join Rita's Rewards and get goodies year-round
45. Ruby Tuesday: Sign up for their email club and get a free birthday burger or Garden Bar entrée 
46. Sbarro: Sign up for the Sbarro Slice Society and get a free slice of XL NY style pizza on your birthday
47. Smoothie King: Healthy Rewards members get a free smoothie on your birthday
48. Sonic: Download the Sonic app and get birthday offers
49. Starbucks: Sign up for Starbucks rewards program and get a free birthday drink or food item
50. Steak ‘n Shake: Steak ‘n Shake Rewards Club members get a free birthday milkshake 
51. Subway: Join Subway MyWay Rewards and get a free cookie for your birthday
52. Taco Bell: Download the Taco Bell app and get a free regular Mountain Dew Baja Blast Freeze 
53. Texas Roadhouse: Join Texas Roadhouse VIP Club and get a free appetizer or dessert
54. TGI Fridays: TGI Fridays Rewards members get a free dessert with purchase of an entrée 
55. Tropical Smoothie: Sign up for rewards and get a $2 credit on your birthday
56. Twin Peaks: Join the email list for a free birthday entrée
57. Waffle House: Waffle House Regulars Club members get a free classic waffle
58. Zaxby’s: Zax Fanz Club members get a free Nibblers for your birthday

1. Abercrombie & Fitch: Sign up for a free birthday gift
2. American Eagle: American Eagle Rewards Members get 15% off during your birthday month
3. AMC Theaters: Join AMC Stubs and get a free large popcorn on your birthday
4. Aveda: Join Aveda Plus Rewards and get a gift and 2x points on your birthday
5. Banana Republic: Sign up for Banana Republic emails and get a coupon on your birthday
6. Bare Minerals: Bare Minerals Good Rewards get a surprise birthday gift
7. Barnes & Noble: Barnes & Noble Kids Club Members get a free birthday cupcake or cookie
8. Bath & Body Works: Bath & Body Works Rewards Members get a free body care item
9. Big Lots: Join the BIG Rewards Program and get a coupon for the week of your birthday
10. Build-A-Bear: Bonus Club members get a birthday bear for the price of your age (4yo = $4)
11. Chicos: Join Chicos Rewards and get birthday bonuses
12. CVS: CVS ExtraCare Beauty Club Members get a gift on their birthday
13. Dave & Buster’s: Sign up for Rewards for $5 free game play plus $10 with a $10 purchase
14. DSW: DSW VIP Members receive $5 off at DSW valid during your birthday month
15. Famous Footwear: Famously You Rewards Members get $5 Birthday Reward Cash and 2x points
16. Game Stop: Join PowerUp Rewards and get monthly rewards
17. GNC: Join GNC Rewards and get a coupon for your birthday
18. JCPenney: JC Penney Rewards Members earn points back on purchases and a free birthday gift 
19. Journeyz: Journeyz Birthday Club and Kidz Club Members receive special offers on their birthdays
20. Kohl’s: Kohl’s Rewards Program Members get a special discount for their birthday
21. Old Navy: Old Navy Birthday Club Members get birthday discounts 
22. Petco: Petco Pals Rewards Members get one free pound of treats from their treat bar
23. Sephora: Beauty Insider Rewards Members get a freebie on their birthday
24. Speedway: Join Speedy Rewards and get a freebie on your birthday
25. Ulta: Ultamate Rewards Members get a birthday freebie and double points 
26. Victoria's Secret: Sign up for emails and get a $10 birthday coupon

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