Kids' birthday parties in Ticino: venues, entertainers and prices

Zoo, bowling and a museum

At Zoo al Maglio in Magliaso the party chalet costs CHF 70 for 20 children, plus CHF 7 entry per child; a themed, laid table costs CHF 18 per child. On request, educators run guided tours, a treasure hunt or an animal workshop (CHF 40–100).

At American Bowling Quartino, packages for children up to 12 cost CHF 19 to 28 (1 or 2 games, pizza and a drink), minimum 5 children; the family brings the cake and the party lasts about two and a half hours. In Bellinzona, Museo Villa dei Cedri hosts birthdays for ages 3 to 14 with art stories, a magic show, art games, a detective mystery or an escape room: CHF 400–490 for a 2-hour party for up to 20 people, host and room included.

Indoor play parks and virtual reality

For younger children, Savana Park in Sant'Antonino hosts birthdays even outside opening hours, with a cake option; Oasi Play Park at Centro La Rotonda has a toddler zone, mini electric cars and, since October 2026, a private party room for up to 20 children (ages 0 to 12). The air-conditioned Centro Giochi in Taverne hosts birthdays on request. From age 8, Matrix VR eSport Arena in Lugano Nord offers virtual reality birthday parties.

Mountain huts

For an outdoor party, the local patriziati rent out their huts. Capanna Neveggio, at 940 m above Sant'Antonino, takes up to 30 people from spring to late autumn: day use CHF 7 per adult, half price under 16, minimum CHF 50; it is reached on foot only, 20 minutes from Cima di Dentro. Capanna Cremorasco, at 1,095 m above Camorino, has a kitchen and an outdoor grill, with separate party rates; Capanna Mognone above Sementina is open from April to October.

Entertainers, workshops and organisers

At Gaba Müller Art in Lugano each child paints a canvas on a shared theme (woodburning, classic painting or pottery), snack and cake included: CHF 55–95 per child depending on the day and technique, 6 to 20 children aged 4 to 15. In Cucina con un Touch at Muralto station runs Baby Chef parties where children cook with a chef.

For entertainment at home, Lets Party Ticino (Tenero) and Explosion For Kids (Mendrisio) offer face painting, magic, games, mascots and inflatables. OR Eventi in Lugano organises complete themed parties for children and teens, with entertainers, shows, bouncy castles, decoration and catering.

Cakes and balloons

For the cake: Confiserie Al Porto, with shops in several towns, personalises cakes with a photo, an inscription or numbers; Miss PamCakes in Agarone delivers across the Sopraceneri, including lactose-free cakes (free quote, extras from CHF 10); in Lugano there are Cake Lap and PiCNiC Dolce&Salato. For balloons, Fate Festa in Lugano (since 2008) builds arches, columns and sculptures and also rents inflatables; PincoPalloncino in Locarno, open Tuesday to Saturday, sells decorations and party supplies.