Welcome to Stateline Kids 2026 Kids Birthday Party Guide for the Stateline!
If you’re planning a kid’s birthday party in the Rockford, Roscoe, Machesney Park, Loves Park, Rockton, South Beloit, Janesville, or Beloit area, you need this guide! We’ve compiled a list of venues, entertainment, rentals, bakeries, and party supply stores in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, and Rock counties to make it easy for you to plan an amazing party for your amazing kid.
This guide is divided into categories so you can jump down to the area that interests you or scroll through for ideas.
Indoor Venues | Room Rentals |Outdoor Venues | Party Rentals | Entertainment | Bakeries | Party Supplies
Indoor Venues
Indoor venues are a great option all year long. Your kids can run around and burn off energy from the sugary cake plus you don’t have to worry about how the weather will be on the day of the party! There are many indoor options in the Stateline area including arcades, play places, skating rinks, art studios, and more. Here are the places in the greater Rockford area where your child can have an indoor party.
“This place exceeded my expectations! Peyton was our birthday guide and did an exceptional job. The easiest, most cost effective place I’ve ever had a birthday party and I’ve thrown a lot of parties. Most of my party had never heard of Coral Cove and are excited to come again. Your business is clean, fun, and laid back. Thank you for the great time and a happy birthday boy!”
Coral Cove Family Fun Center
586 Progressive Ln., South Beloit, IL
815-543-4690
https://www.coralcoveffc.com
https://www.coralcoveffc.com/party.html
info@coralcoveffc.com
https://www.facebook.com/coralcovefamilyfuncenter
Parties starting at $150!
Coral Cove is all about fun! Let us worry about the setup, cleanup, and monitoring throughout your party! We offer two-hour parties, year round with a variety of options that include bounce houses, arcade games, food, drinks, goodie bags, balloons, character visits, and more from parties of 3 kids to 30 kids. Email or call us today to book!
Rockford Park District
Sapora Playworld
815-969-4082
https://saporaplayworld.com/rentals
Party with your Rockford Park District! We have two great options for birthday parties and other celebrations, indoors at Sapora Playworld, or outside in the summer sun at one of our pools. Additional rental options are available at: https://rockfordparkdistrict.org/rentals
More information about birthday parties at Sapora Playworld here.
Gymnastic Academy of Rockford
www.gymnasticsacademyrockford.com
Event Director Email: Sara@gymnasticsacademyrockford.com
815-708-8707
www.gymnasticsacademyrockford.com/birthday-parties
GAR parties are $275, with a $75 reservation fee that will be deducted from your final price
Gymnastics Academy of Rockford offers staff-led birthday parties in our gymnastics facility for children of all ages. We now offer a new add-on option that helps parents with set-up so they can relax and enjoy the celebration.
More information about birthday parties at GAR here.
Burpee Natural History Museum
www.burpee.org
815-965-3433
burpee@burpee.org
https://burpee.org/
https://burpee.org/birthday-parties/
https://www.facebook.com/Burpee.Museum
Pricing starts at $200
Celebrate your child’s special day with a one-of-a-kind birthday party at the Burpee Museum of Natural History! With party spaces that accommodate 35 guests and up, families can enjoy a fun and stress-free celebration surrounded by fascinating exhibits. Birthday packages include museum admission for all party guests, a private party room reserved for up to two hours, and a dedicated party liaison to help your group every step of the way. You can even enhance the experience with optional private activities like dinosaur experiences to live animal encounters!
Get more information about birthday parties at Burpee here.
Discovery Center Museum
www.discoverycentermuseum.org
| Beauty in Motion Dance Arts www.beautyinmotiondancearts.com | Boone County Conservation District www.bccdil.org |
| Catch the Wave Swim Club South Beloit, Pecatonica, Oregon, and Janesville www.catchthewaveswim.com | The Cherry Bowl www.thecherrybowlonline.com |
| Chuck E. Cheese Rockford and Janesville www.chuckecheese.com | Dolphin Swim Club www.dolphinswimclub.com |
| Don Carter Lanes www.doncarterlanes.com | Doodles www.doodlesart.com |
| El-Ra Bowl www.elrabowl.com | Flow Trampoline Park www.flowairsports.com |
| Forest Hills Lanes www.foresthillslanesil.com | Gymnastic Academy North www.garnorth.com |
| Inspo Art Studio www.inspoartstudio.com | Kidtopia Indoor Playground and Party Place www.kidtopiajvl.com |
| Kids SPOT www.kidsspot.com | My Play Village www.myplayvillagekids.com |
| NickelWorld www.nickelworld.com | Park Lanes www.parklanesbowl.com |
| The Pottery Lounge www.thepotterylounge.com | Terra Cottage Play Cafe www.tcplaycafe.com |
| Urban Air Rockford https://www.urbanair.com/illinois-rockford/ | River’s Edge Bowl riversedge.2gobowl.com |
| Sips and Sprinkles www.sipsandsprinkles.com | SkateCo www.rockfordskateco.com |
| Skateland www.skatelandrocks.com | SmARTy Pants Rockford www.smartypantsrockford.com |
| Stateline YMCA www.statelineymca.org | Tilted 10 www.tilted10.com |
| Viking Lanes www.bowlvikinglanes.com | Volcano Falls www.volcanofalls.com |
| Wight Tumble Academy www.free-4406810.webador.com | YMCA of Rock River Valley www.rockriverymca.org/birthdays |
Room Rentals
If you’re looking for an indoor space to rent for a first birthday party, there are several places around the Rockford area that can provide a space for your party. Many allow you to bring in outside food and drinks. Call to confirm when you book.
| Atwood Center Lodge www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/meetings-special-event-rentals | Bessie’s Diner www.bessiesdiner.com/meetings-events |
| Discovery Center Museum www.discoverycentermuseum.org/parties-and-rentals/space-rental | Katie’s Cup www.katiescup.com |
| Loves Park City Hall www.cityoflovespark.com | Main Street Social www.facebook.com/mainstreetminisocial |
| Porter Park Cabin www.villageofroscoe.com/residents/recreational-directory/ | Real Beautiful You www.realbeautiful.me |
| Roscoe Community Center www.roscoetownship.org/services/cc/ | Severson Dells www.seversondells.com/building-rentals |
| Washington Park Community Center www.rockfordparkdistrict.org/meetings-special-event-rentals |
Outdoor Venues
For spring and summer birthday parties, an outdoor venue can’t be beaten! Enjoy the too-short Midwest summer by having a party outside. We have several fun water options and outdoor activity centers in town. Here are some great places you can host an outdoor birthday party in the Rockford area.
Rockford Park District
Alpine Pool and Sand Park Pool
Alpine Pool: 815-987-8804
Sand Park Pool: 815-987-8806
https://rockfordparkdistrict.org/swimming-pool-parties
Have your summer birthday party at Alpine Pool or Sand Park Pool. Request your party date online!
More information about pool parties through Rockford Park District here.
| Farmers Rising https://www.farmersrising.org/ | Krueger Pool www.beloitrecreation.com |
| Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford www.sixflags.com/hurricaneharborrockford | Volcano Falls www.volcanofalls.com |
Party Rentals
If you’d rather host your kid’s birthday party at your home or a local park then you may be interested in renting something to make the party even more fun! There are many rental options including inflatables, water slides, carnival games, cotton candy makers, popcorn poppers, yard cards and signs, and more. Here are the places where you can everything you need to throw a fun backyard party in the Stateline.
| 2 Froggy Jumps www.2froggyjumps.com | About the Bounce www.aboutthebounce.com |
| Brent’s Bouncin Inflatables www.bbinflatables.com | Chocos Rentals www.chocosrentals.com |
| Colin Party Rentals www.colinpartyrentals.com | Jessie’s Soft Playhouse www.facebook.com/jessiessoftplayhouse |
| Jumping Beans Inflatables www.jumpingbeansinflatables.com | Kona Ice of Rockford www.kona-ice.com |
| Party Like a Rockstar Tents and Events www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091564076393 | The Play House www.playhouseinflatables.com |
| Rafael’s Party Rentals www.rafaelspartyrentals.com | The Scoop www.facebook.com/thescoopbago |
Entertainment
What’s a party without some entertainment? There are several clowns, balloon artists, princesses, superheroes, and other character performers available for parties in the Rockford area. Hiring one of these local artists is sure to make your party a hit with all the kids.
| BeeGiggles Entertainment www.BeeGigglesEntertainment.com | Characters 2 Life www.characters2life.com |
| Dabadooya & Company www.dabadooyaco.com | Fairytale Celebrations www.fairytalecelebrations.co |
| Forest City Fairytale Company www.fcfairytale.com | Fred and Friends www.facebook.com/fredandfriendsmusic |
| The Proper Penguin www.facebook.com/TheProperPenguinEvent | Zack Percell of TnZ Magic www.tnzmagic.com |
Bakeries & Home Bakers
If you need a cake, cupcakes, cookies, or other baked goods for your child’s birthday, we have some fantastic options in the Stateline. Here are the bakeries and talented bakers in the Rockford area who can whip up something delicious and fantastic for your kid’s birthday.
| 815 Sweetie Sweets & Treats https://815sweetie.square.site | Banana Cherry Bakery www.facebook.com/Banana-Cherry-Bakery-119529371500059/ |
| By The Dozen www.bythe12bakery.com | Cake One Five www.cakeonefive.com |
| Halo Bakeshop www.halobakeshop.com | HHH Sassy Sweetery www.facebook.com/hhhsassysweetery |
| Humble Bee Bakery www.humblebeebakeshop.com | Indulge Fine Pastries and Desserts www.indulgefinepastries.com |
| Lady Elizabeth’s www.facebook.com/ladyelizabethscookies | Man Bundt Cakes www.facebook.com/Man-Bundt-Bakery-111199587325187/ |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes www.nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/il/rockford | Sugarjones www.sugarjonesinc.com |
| Sweet Peach Cookie Co. www.facebook.com/sweetpeachcookies | Wonderland Sweets www.wonderlandsweetsbakery.com |
| Whisk It Cakes www.whiskitcakes.weebly.com |
Party Supplies and Decorations
Balloons, streamers, flowers, plates, cups, and other themed decorations are the little touches that make a party memorable! If you’re looking for amazing decorations and supplies for your kid’s birthday party, be sure to check out these local party supply stores in the Rockford area.
| Glitz and Go www.glitzandgo.com | Party Animalz www.facebook.com/partyanimalzllc |
| Party Like a Rockstar Balloon Bar www.facebook.com/partylikearockstarballoonbar | Party Animalz www.facebook.com/partyanimalzllc |
| Savvy Event Co. www.savvyeventco.com | Sign Gypsies 815 www.signgypsies.com |
