Top Downtown Austin Kids Birthday Venues

Austin’s particular brand of cool is evident in every detail of our downtown Hotel, from local art to Texas-inspired spa treatments. Come for our incredible margaritas and saltwater pool, then stay for lawn games, miles of lakeside trails and spacious rooms overlooking idyllic Lady Bird Lake.

• Spaces for 700-9,500 Guests
• 4 Event Spaces

Welcome to Austin's Best-Kept Secret - TROUBLEMAKER STUDIOS, the home of filmmaker Robert Rodriguez! Make your event a blockbuster hit, elevating your LUXURY event through our Film Studio Expertise

• Spaces for 8-550 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 8 Total Spaces

About Austin Marriott South – Premier Event Venue in South Austin Situated just 4 miles from downtown Austin and 5 miles from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Austin Marriott South offers over 12,200 sq. ft. of flexible event space, including the 5,280 sq. ft. Lone Star Ballroom that accommodates up to 550 guests in theater-style or 450 banquet setups. With 10 customizable meeting rooms, exhibit areas, and breakout spaces, the hotel is ideal for corporate conferences, leadership retreats, holiday parties, and weddings, offering full AV support and Marriott Bonvoy event rewards. Why Host Your Event Here: • Easy guest access: Just off I‑35, near East Ben White Blvd, with free onsite parking and shuttle options. • Convenient location: Minutes from McKinney Falls State Park, Zilker Park, and the Austin Arts District. • Onsite dining at Limestone Kitchen and on-site catering for meetings and receptions. • Support for events up to 893 people, with dedicated event planners, tech support, and team-building areas. Whether you’re planning a multi‑day corporate summit, a pitch event, a gala, or a wedding with multiple breakout sessions, Austin Marriott South delivers seamless logistics and branded experiences.

• Spaces for 100-400 Guests
• 2 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 3 Total Spaces

Located on East 5th Street in East Austin, the Pershing House, Hall, and Café reflect Austin’s relaxed spirit and modern ambition with a venue that is “Texas, European, and a little bit rock and roll”. Once home to the Austin Lumber Company, the Pershing offers three distinct event spaces: the Pershing Hall, which retains the character of the original lumber mill, while the adjoining House (now the Pershing Membership Club) is an intimate 1930s two-story bungalow, and the Michael-Hsu designed Pershing East Café for a light-filled front porch to East Austin. Together, the venue blends industrial heritage with organic design, offering a sophisticated take on bohemian luxury and a seamless flow between indoors and out. Take a look at our many event spaces available for semi-private and fully private gatherings, no membership needed.

• Spaces for 250-1,250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Emo's Austin is one of the hottest event venues in Austin! With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full-service production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology, this unique 6,500 square-foot venue will exceed expectations. With a flexible Music Hall, multiple service areas and an outdoor patio, Emo’s Austin will make your event one to remember. This sought-after location is the perfect venue to host your next corporate event, private concert, fundraiser, bar/bat mitzvah or conference reception. Accommodating groups of 250 to 1250 guests and conveniently located 2 miles from the Convention Center. Emo's Austin is a part of Live Nation Special Events. Our incredible spaces are the perfect location to host your corporate event, private concert, wedding, reception or business meeting. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology - our unique venues will exceed expectations. Our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to. Make your next meeting or private event, one to remember!

Hello! We are ART HUB ATX, the largest Artist and Creative complex in the state of Texas. Formerly the Texas Insurance building, we've transformed vintage office cubicles into studio and retail spaces for about 130 multidisciplinary Artists at our complex, ranging from painters, photographers, film makers, digital animators, to tech artists and more. Our Artists represent the extensive creative caliber that Texas has to offer, and have collaborated with industry leaders such as Netflix, HEB, Coachella, SXSW and more. We also host a multitude of events at our space that activate Austin's creative and entrepreneurial communities. Our most prominent event is our Open Studio on every second and fourth Saturday of each month, where the presence of our 130 Artists boasts around 500 guests in attendance, with continued increases in turnout. Our space is really transformative and can be used for various type of events, ranging from concerts, socials, sound baths, yoga, art exhibitions, to dinner parties and more! Our MUSE Gallery is our main event space with a capacity of about 300 people. Indoors with air conditioning, concession stand for f

• Spaces for 60-350 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 3 Bars
• 4 Total Spaces

Welcome to The County Line on the Hill — Where BBQ Meets Breathtaking Views Established in 1975, The County Line on the Hill is the original location that started it all. Nestled in a historic old speakeasy on the edge of Austin, Texas, this iconic spot offers legendary barbecue and a jaw-dropping 20-mile view of the Texas Hill Country. Our sunsets? Pure photo-op magic — especially when paired with a plate of our slow-smoked favorites. Whether you’re planning an intimate celebration or a large-scale event, we specialize in gatherings of every kind — from 25 to 350 guests, we have a space that’s just right for your special moment. Event Spaces: The Vista Room – A fully private indoor/outdoor space with its own entrance and two adjoining patios. Seats up to 120 guests for dinner or cocktail-style events. The Corral – A cozy, semi-private area inside the restaurant, perfect for groups of 25–60. Ideal for birthdays, business dinners, or casual family get-togethers. The Patio – Love the open air? Our scenic patio can host 25–50 guests, surrounded by rustic charm and Hill Country breeze. Large Group Events: Planning something big? We’ve got you covered. For groups of 150–350, you can reserve our entire Hill Country patio or even the full restaurant. These expansive spaces are perfect for: Live music, Lawn games, Specialty vendors, BBQ sauce-making competitions & Custom activities that make your event truly unforgettable At County Line on the Hill, every event is made to feel special — because no matter the size or style, you bring the people, we bring the flavor and the view.

• Spaces for 35-550 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 1 Bar
• 6 Total Spaces

Since 1980, County Line on the Lake has been a cornerstone of the Austin community. For over 45 years, we’ve made it our mission to pair our Legendary Texas BBQ with the kind of Real Texas Hospitality you won’t find anywhere else. Set in a historic, rustic lake lodge on the banks of Bull Creek just off Lake Austin, we are widely recognized as the best waterfront restaurant in Austin to bring out-of-town guests. But we are much more than just a legendary Austin BBQ restaurant. We are one of the most versatile private event venues in the Texas Hill Country. Whether you are planning a lakeside wedding ceremony at our picturesque gazebo or searching for a private dining room for an intimate rehearsal dinner, our grounds offer a stunning backdrop of Texas scenery and local wildlife. For larger groups, our climate-controlled party tent comfortably hosts up to 130 guests, with the ability to expand onto the lawn for large-scale corporate retreats, company holiday parties, or family reunions. From casual happy hours on the patio to formal wedding receptions, County Line on the Lake is where Austin comes to celebrate.

• Spaces for 100-150 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space
• 1 space at this venue

Guad Haus is a design-forward, mid-century modern venue in central Austin, created for gatherings that value creativity, connection, and curated environments. With multiple distinct rooms, curated interiors, and flexible layouts, the space is ideal for intimate brand activations, team offsites, workshops, private dinners, wellness experiences, and editorial photo or video shoots. Each room offers its own personality - layered textures, bold wallpaper moments, and thoughtful details - allowing events to unfold across spaces rather than in a single static room. Designed to feel elevated yet welcoming, Guad Haus invites hosts and planners to create experiences that feel intentional, inspiring, and anything but ordinary.

• Spaces for 200-1,600 Guests
• 3 Hotels
• 3 Ballrooms

The ballrooms and event spaces of the AT&T Hotel and Convention Center are ready for your celebration. Events here are magnificent affairs. We can handle your special occasion from beginning to end with our imaginatively designed cuisine, a large selection of adaptable meeting locations, and a proactive workforce. When you host your wedding at the AT&T Hotel and Convention Center, every last detail is taken care of. The scene is set for the first night of the rest of your life by our magnificent event spaces, first-rate caterers, and opulent hotel accommodations. Be hitched in our large courtyard, celebrate in one of our elegant ballrooms, and then escape to one of our opulent hotel suites after your rehearsal dinner in our Tejas Dining room. The wedding of your dreams can be hosted by our elegant locations, imaginative culinary staff, and committed wedding specialist. Imagine one of our ballrooms serving as the backdrop for your successful fundraising event. Use the experience of our catering staff in creating and presenting elegant meals on a large scale to serve as your guide. When the success of one lucrative event determines your entire annual budget, exceeding expectations is essential. To give your guests a really memorable evening, host your gala at the AT&T Hotel and Convention Center. To guarantee that your Austin gala goes off without a hitch, we have the ballrooms, courtyard, cuisine, and service staff. Life might occasionally be reason for rejoicing. Allow our AAA Four Diamond service team to collaborate with you on creating an event that perfectly captures the moment. Send your visitors home with a night they won't soon forget, whatever the occasion. For every occasion in between, including birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, graduations, anniversaries, holidays, and family reunions, our adaptable event venues are ideal. One of Austin's top caterers, our crew has swiftly earned a stellar reputation. Together, you may come up with a memorable meal for your visitors.

• Spaces for 40-250 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space

1102 East is a wedding and event venue set on a historic property in East Austin, beneath a canopy of hundred-year-old pecan and native elm trees. Once home to the landscape design firm Big Red Sun, the grounds have been reimagined for events while keeping the character of the original 1930s bungalow and its mature gardens. The venue pairs indoor and open-air spaces for weddings, private events, chef-inspired dinner parties, and intimate live music concerts. A barn-inspired, steel-framed open-air structure offers a covered setting for dinners, ceremonies, and dance parties, while a newly expanded front garden entrance adds more than 2,500 square feet of landscaped event space. The restored bungalow serves as a flexible spot for private dinners, art exhibits, pop-ups, and bridal party preparation. Wedding packages range from a single-day time block to a full weekend rental that includes rehearsal dinner space and use of the bungalow, with a day-of site manager included.

• Spaces for 40-200 Guests
• 4 Restaurants
• 3 Outdoor Spaces

WU Chow brings authentic, farm-fresh, modern Chinese food to Downtown Austin's IBC Bank Plaza, with recipes inspired by Chef Ji Peng Chen, a master of Sichuan and Cantonese cooking with more than 40 years of experience in New York City's Chinatown and Queens. The menu spans all eight regional styles of Chinese cuisine — Anhui, Cantonese, Fujian, Hunan, Jiangsu, Shandong, Szechuan, and Zhejiang — built from ingredients sourced from local farms, ranches, and markets, alongside a Sunday dim sum service. The dining room's eclectic decor, with dark finishes and pops of color, pairs with a full bar known for tiki cocktails like the Texan's Take On Tiki, the Nole Gingko, and the Green Dragon, plus beer, wine, and zero-proof options — a fitting backdrop for date nights, family dinners, and group dim sum brunches alike. For private and group gatherings, WU Chow offers several configurations: the full dining room accommodates up to 100 guests standing or 75 seated, the West Patio can be booked as a half-section buy-out for up to 40 seated or in full for up to 75 standing, and a full restaurant buy-out combining the patio and dining room holds 150 to 200 guests standing or up to 130 seated.

• Spaces for 125-950 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Belmont Manor & Historic Park is a historic estate on nearly 68 acres in Elkridge, Maryland, operated by Howard County Recreation & Parks. Built in 1738 for Caleb and Priscilla Dorsey, the manor later passed through the Dorsey, Hanson, and Bruce families, served as a Smithsonian conference center, and was owned by the American Chemical Society and Howard Community College before the county acquired it in 2012. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Lawyers Hill Historic District. The grounds include the manor house, formal gardens, a pond, and an aqua garden with pavilions, offering several ceremony settings surrounded by mature trees and landscaped pathways. Rentals include exclusive use of the manor for up to 125 guests, garden ceremony sites, ADA-accessible pathways, and a peaked reception tent with chandeliers and a dance floor, making it a setting for weddings, celebrations, and private gatherings.

• Spaces for 30-120 Guests
• 4 Boats

Lone Star Riverboat Cruises operates a fleet of environmentally friendly, electric-powered vessels on Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, offering narrated sightseeing tours, seasonal sunset bat-watching cruises, and private charters for weddings, receptions, and other celebrations. The flagship vessel, The Lone Star, is billed as the largest all-electric paddle-wheeler in the nation. The double-decked, 75-foot boat accommodates up to 100 guests for private charters, with a climate-controlled lower cabin, an open-air upper deck for dining and dancing, a sound system with a wireless microphone, two buffet tables, and a bar area. It is ADA-compliant, with wheelchair access and separate men's and women's restrooms. For smaller gatherings such as showers and bachelor or bachelorette parties, the company also charters three pontoon cruisers: the 32-foot Little Star, which holds up to 30 guests, and the 35-foot Southern Star and Northern Star, each holding up to 60 guests. All three double as seasonal sunset and bat-watching tour boats between March and October. On-board catering for charters includes barbecue, fajita, and smoked chicken menus, alongside several bar service options.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

A wedding provides a chance for the personal love that exists between two individuals to connect with the love that exists for them in the entirety of the room. Our goal is to design a venue that is one of a kind and filled with inspiration, so that lovely love-filled moments may take place there. Although weddings do not come in a single standard format, we have designed a location that can accommodate ceremonies of every size. We are able to adapt to any size event, from intimate gatherings to large-scale conventions, and we will meet you where you are. Because we appreciate you and what you have to offer, we will meet you at the level that you are now at. We want you to know that we are paying attention to the smallest of details and that we are eager to provide a hand in order to ensure that you have the very best experience possible. At The Grand Lady, it is our goal to provide an environment in which you may relax and feel at ease. Not only do we provide two separate wedding suites, locations for the ceremony, cocktail reception, and reception, but there are times when we are also in a position to provide complimentary overnight lodgings for the newlywed couple. Located in Austin, Texas, this boutique venue offers antique charm and homestyle hospitality for modern celebrations. Please fill out the form on our website to schedule a tour. For collaborations and vendors, please email info@grandladyaustin.com.

Kimpton Hotel Van Zandt offers event spaces for your next celebration in Austin, Texas.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Housed in the 1878 Millett Opera House in downtown Austin, The Austin Club occupies a building once second in size and grandeur only to Galveston's opera house, with 24-inch limestone walls, a hand-painted ceiling, and a balcony original to its performance-hall days. Notable figures from John Philip Sousa to William Jennings Bryan once appeared on its stage before the building later served as a skating rink, a Knights of Columbus hall, and a public school property. The Austin Club, founded in 1949, has leased and restored the building since 1979. Today the club hosts weddings, galas, corporate events, and private dinners across seven indoor and outdoor rental spaces, including the Medallion Ballroom, which accommodates up to 250 seated or 300 standing guests. Room rentals include an on-site event manager, tables, house linens, wait staff, bartending, Wi-Fi, and a dance floor, with an in-house culinary team handling catering for every event.

Fairmont Austin offers event spaces for your next celebration in Austin, Texas.

• Spaces for 1,000 Guests

Hyatt Regency Austin sits on the shore of Lady Bird Lake along Barton Springs Road, directly across the water from downtown Austin and steps from the Congress Avenue Bridge, where more than a million Mexican free-tailed bats take flight on summer evenings. The recently renovated hotel pairs 448 guestrooms and suites with lake and skyline views alongside more than 45,000 square feet of flexible event space, ranging from grand ballrooms to intimate meeting rooms. Signature spaces include the Zilker Ballroom, a 14,000-square-foot room with 22-foot ceilings and an upstairs terrace, and the Texas Ballroom, a 10,290-square-foot room finished with crystal chandeliers and 16-foot ceilings. On the 17th floor, the Foothills Ballroom opens to panoramic views of downtown Austin's skyline, Lady Bird Lake, and the Congress Avenue Bridge, while the covered Zilker Terrace extends off the Zilker skywalk for outdoor receptions rain or shine. On site, Ripple & Roots Restaurant serves Texas-inspired shareables and entrées alongside local craft beer, wine, and cocktails just off the hotel's atrium, and guests can unwind at the renovated pool and lakeside cabanas or explore the adjoining Hike-and-Bike Trail along Lady Bird Lake.

• Spaces for 165-175 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 2 Total Spaces

Chateau Bellevue is a Victorian-era mansion in downtown Austin, built in 1874 and expanded in 1892 under owner Major Ira Hobart Evans, a Union Army veteran and the youngest Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. Its stained glass windows and intricate wooden detailing make it one of the last remaining examples of Victorian architecture in the city, and it holds both Texas Historic Landmark (1965) and City of Austin Historic Landmark (1974) status. The venue has been owned and operated by the Austin Woman's Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, since 1929. The mansion offers a sequence of spaces for weddings and private events, from the Grand Entryway Foyer with its stained glass and hand-carved woodwork to the Grand Ballroom, which seats up to 175 guests beneath hardwood flooring and a raised stage for a band or DJ. Outdoors, the brick Ceremony Courtyard seats up to 165 guests facing its magnolia tree, or up to 150 facing the Chateau itself, with an adjoining terrace suited to cocktail hour. Limestone entryways and balconies overlooking the downtown skyline offer additional backdrops for photography. The Grand Ballroom is ADA accessible via elevator and includes gray upholstered chairs, with a Chiavari chair upgrade available. Two private getting-ready rooms with separate entrances give wedding parties space to prepare before the ceremony.