Create Joyful Memories for Your Kids with Indoor Play & Unique Birthday Parties at Early Bird Play Cafe
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Good for Groups
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Takes ReservationsDiscover Early Bird Play Cafe, a thoughtfully designed indoor play space in the heart of Chicago, offering busy families a peaceful retreat while little ones explore safely.
Highlights
Enjoy a peaceful escape as parents relax or work while children play in a safe, stimulating environment.
Host an unforgettable, mess-free birthday party with four unique, kid-approved packages for all ages.
Provide little ones with sensory-rich play designed for exploration, learning, and making new friends.
Benefit from a welcoming and supportive environment that proudly accommodates children with special needs.
A perfect gift for busy parents seeking a break or for creating magical, joyful birthday celebrations.
What To Expect
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursHours may vary. Please check the merchant's website for the most up-to-date information.
- DurationPlay sessions typically last 1.5 hours. Birthday parties are either 2-hour or 4-hour experiences, depending on the chosen package.
- AccessibilityEarly Bird Play Cafe is designed to be welcoming and proudly accommodates children with special needs. Please contact the cafe in advance to discuss specific accommodations and tailor the experience to your child.
Ticket Options
Unlimited Monthly Membership for One Child (First Month)
Enjoy unlimited access for your child for their first month, fostering continuous exploration and social development in a safe, sensory-rich environment.
1.5-Hour Play Session for One or Two Children
Give your child (or two) the joy of 90 minutes of supervised play, allowing them to explore and make new friends in a stimulating indoor space.
Mess-Free Play & Celebrate Package (Babies & Toddlers Friendly)
Host a stress-free 2-hour party for up to 10 littles (up to age 3), featuring 1.5 hours of soft play and sensory areas, calm activities like storytime, bubbles, and 30 minutes in a dedicated birthday zone for cake and gifts, all designed with safety and sensory awareness in mind.
Birthday Play Party (Play Only – No Art/Cooking/Science)
Let up to 15 kids run wild (safely!) with this high-energy, mess-free 2-hour celebration, including 1.5 hours of supervised playroom fun and 30 minutes in a decorated party area for cake and gifts.
Play & Bake Birthday Party Celebration
Spark culinary creativity with a 4-hour party for up to 10 aspiring chefs, featuring 1.5 hours of free play, 1.5 hours of hands-on baking (choose from cupcakes, cookies, or mini pizzas), and 1 hour for celebration, complete with all ingredients, aprons, tools, and a dedicated instructor and party host.
Play & Discover Science Birthday Party Package
Ignite curiosity with a 4-hour science adventure party for up to 10 young scientists, including 1.5 hours of play, 1.5 hours of exciting hands-on experiments, and 1 hour for celebration. Each child gets a lab coat to wear during the session and a take-home science souvenir.
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. Plan your visit
Contact the merchant following the instructions on your Groupon.
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival.
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
What age group is Early Bird Play Cafe designed for?
Our play space and party packages are primarily designed for babies, toddlers, and young children. The "Mess-Free Play & Celebrate Package" is perfect for little explorers up to age 3, while other party packages can accommodate kids up to 10-15 years old, ensuring fun and engagement for a wide range of ages.
Can parents relax or work while their children play?
Absolutely! Early Bird Play Cafe was thoughtfully designed to support busy families. Parents are encouraged to relax or catch up on work in our cozy environment while children explore, play, and make new friends in a safe, supervised setting.
What makes the birthday party packages mess-free?
Our party packages, especially the "Mess-Free Play & Celebrate Package," are designed to be mess-free by focusing on gentle, contained activities like storytime, sensory bins, soft music, and bubbles. For other packages, our dedicated staff assists with setup and cleanup, ensuring a stress-free experience for parents.
Do the party packages include food or cake?
Our party packages include dedicated time in the birthday zone for cake, gifts, and celebration. For the Play & Bake party, all baking ingredients are provided. However, guests are typically responsible for bringing their own cake, ice cream, or other food items, as these are not explicitly included in the base package descriptions.
Discover Early Bird Play Cafe, a thoughtfully designed indoor play space in the heart of Chicago, offering busy families a peaceful retreat while little ones explore safely.
Highlights
Enjoy a peaceful escape as parents relax or work while children play in a safe, stimulating environment.
Host an unforgettable, mess-free birthday party with four unique, kid-approved packages for all ages.
Provide little ones with sensory-rich play designed for exploration, learning, and making new friends.
Benefit from a welcoming and supportive environment that proudly accommodates children with special needs.
A perfect gift for busy parents seeking a break or for creating magical, joyful birthday celebrations.
What To Expect
Plan Your Visit
- Operating HoursHours may vary. Please check the merchant's website for the most up-to-date information.
- DurationPlay sessions typically last 1.5 hours. Birthday parties are either 2-hour or 4-hour experiences, depending on the chosen package.
- AccessibilityEarly Bird Play Cafe is designed to be welcoming and proudly accommodates children with special needs. Please contact the cafe in advance to discuss specific accommodations and tailor the experience to your child.
Ticket Options
Unlimited Monthly Membership for One Child (First Month)
Enjoy unlimited access for your child for their first month, fostering continuous exploration and social development in a safe, sensory-rich environment.
1.5-Hour Play Session for One or Two Children
Give your child (or two) the joy of 90 minutes of supervised play, allowing them to explore and make new friends in a stimulating indoor space.
Mess-Free Play & Celebrate Package (Babies & Toddlers Friendly)
Host a stress-free 2-hour party for up to 10 littles (up to age 3), featuring 1.5 hours of soft play and sensory areas, calm activities like storytime, bubbles, and 30 minutes in a dedicated birthday zone for cake and gifts, all designed with safety and sensory awareness in mind.
Birthday Play Party (Play Only – No Art/Cooking/Science)
Let up to 15 kids run wild (safely!) with this high-energy, mess-free 2-hour celebration, including 1.5 hours of supervised playroom fun and 30 minutes in a decorated party area for cake and gifts.
Play & Bake Birthday Party Celebration
Spark culinary creativity with a 4-hour party for up to 10 aspiring chefs, featuring 1.5 hours of free play, 1.5 hours of hands-on baking (choose from cupcakes, cookies, or mini pizzas), and 1 hour for celebration, complete with all ingredients, aprons, tools, and a dedicated instructor and party host.
Play & Discover Science Birthday Party Package
Ignite curiosity with a 4-hour science adventure party for up to 10 young scientists, including 1.5 hours of play, 1.5 hours of exciting hands-on experiments, and 1 hour for celebration. Each child gets a lab coat to wear during the session and a take-home science souvenir.
How It Works
1. Grab the Deal
Buy your Groupon first!
2. Plan your visit
Contact the merchant following the instructions on your Groupon.
3. Redeem your Mobile Ticket
Scan your Groupon upon arrival.
4. Enjoy the Experience!
FAQs
What age group is Early Bird Play Cafe designed for?
Our play space and party packages are primarily designed for babies, toddlers, and young children. The "Mess-Free Play & Celebrate Package" is perfect for little explorers up to age 3, while other party packages can accommodate kids up to 10-15 years old, ensuring fun and engagement for a wide range of ages.
Can parents relax or work while their children play?
Absolutely! Early Bird Play Cafe was thoughtfully designed to support busy families. Parents are encouraged to relax or catch up on work in our cozy environment while children explore, play, and make new friends in a safe, supervised setting.
What makes the birthday party packages mess-free?
Our party packages, especially the "Mess-Free Play & Celebrate Package," are designed to be mess-free by focusing on gentle, contained activities like storytime, sensory bins, soft music, and bubbles. For other packages, our dedicated staff assists with setup and cleanup, ensuring a stress-free experience for parents.
Do the party packages include food or cake?
Our party packages include dedicated time in the birthday zone for cake, gifts, and celebration. For the Play & Bake party, all baking ingredients are provided. However, guests are typically responsible for bringing their own cake, ice cream, or other food items, as these are not explicitly included in the base package descriptions.
Need To Know Info
- 3 day hassle-free refund guarantee - Free cancellation for up to 3 days after purchase for unredeemed vouchers
- Valid for 6 months.
- Limit 3 per person(s), may buy 3 additional as gift(s).
- Not valid with other offers or promotions.
- May be repurchased every 30 days.