Short answer: this guide compares parks you can reserve, local party venues and an at-home option across South Florida / Palm Beach / Broward / Miami-Dade, with posted prices and sources. For an at-home Nerf battle, Birthday Battle Box ships a complete party box for 8 players $199 or 12 players $259, free UPS shipping both ways. It arrives the Thursday before your party.
South Florida birthdays rarely look like the ones on a venue's brochure. The guest list usually includes cousins, aunts and uncles, and grandparents who live down the street or fly in for the winter. The sky can go from blue to thunderstorm in an hour. And a party in Jupiter and a party in Homestead sit in different counties with different park rule books, so a plan that works for one family can turn into a permit question for the next. This guide is for the parent who has a date, a guest list and a budget, and wants to know what is out there, what it costs and what to ask before booking.
What does a kids' birthday party cost in South Florida? Posted prices run from $30 for a small West Palm Beach shelter and $99.99 for six kids at Chuck E. Cheese to $349 for 10 jumpers at Sky Zone Doral and $799 for up to 20 kids at an indoor soccer field. Tax, deposits and food are usually extra.
Last updated October 26, 2026.
Covers Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Wellington, Lake Worth, Delray Beach, Jupiter), Broward County (Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Weston, Coral Springs, Davie) and Miami-Dade County (Miami, Doral, Hialeah, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Kendall, Homestead). A Spanish-language section follows the questions near the end.
Quick Picks
Pick the county where most of your guests will be driving, then the kind of party. These are starting points, not rankings.
Palm Beach County
- A pavilion for a big group: the Dreher Park pavilions in West Palm Beach run $30 to $80 depending on size and residency, and Wellington's pavilions are free first come, first served Monday to Friday.
- Jumping and climbing: Urban Air Wellington lists $199.99 for 5 guests (a promotion ending October 31, 2026) and $399.99 for 10, and Fun Depot in Lake Worth lists $320 plus tax for 10.
- Animals and science: Lion Country Safari ($50 plus tax per guest, 20 paid guests minimum), the Palm Beach Zoo (call for a quote) and the Cox Science Center and Aquarium (from $750 to $800).
- A party with a host: Crazy Games FL is based near West Palm Beach and starts at $450 by phone ($499 on its website).
Broward County
- A shelter in a county park: Broward's medium shelters run $100 on weekdays and $150 on weekends, and cities such as Plantation post their own fees.
- Trampolines, karts and bowling: Sky Zone Pembroke Pines ($430 for 10), K1 Speed in Fort Lauderdale ($65 per child) and Xtreme Action Park (bowling packages from $250).
- Science and cooking: the Museum of Discovery and Science ($550 to $575 for 20 guests) and Young Chefs Academy in Coral Springs ($450 and $500).
- A hosted crew: All About Entertainment in Fort Lauderdale lists $1,185 for up to 30 players.
Miami-Dade County
- Little ones: MiniTown ($458 for up to 15 children) and Kids Empire (from $32.90 per child).
- Soccer-loving kids: SOCTAINER in Little Havana (from $540 for up to 12) or Futbol Fever ($799 for up to 20).
- Farm and fruit: Fruit & Spice Park in Homestead ($550 for 15 children and 2 adults) and Happy Tails Homestead ($250 for up to 25).
- Trampolines: Sky Zone Doral from $349 for 10 jumpers.
Across all three counties
- Rain on the radar: Kids Empire, an indoor soccer field such as Soccer Miami (air-conditioned fields, call 305-250-1033 for a quote), or a clubhouse, lanai or garage at home.
- Abuela, the cousins and a bilingual crowd: read the family section and the Spanish-language section.
- Our pick for active kids: a shipped Nerf party kit from Birthday Battle Box, our own product ($199 for 8 players, $259 for 12), played in a yard, lanai or clubhouse. Details are in the Nerf section.
- Military family near Homestead: Homestead Air Reserve Base Outdoor Recreation rents canopies, tents and bounce houses to base customers (786-415-7092).
Storms, heat and hurricanes: plan the weather first
In South Florida the forecast decides more parties than the budget does. Afternoon thunderstorms are routine from late spring through fall, and the Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (National Hurricane Center).
- The easiest outdoor months are generally late fall through spring, when humidity and storms ease (general climate guidance, not from a venue page). That is also the busiest party season, so book indoor venues early for weekends around school breaks.
- In summer, choose a morning start, plenty of shade and water, and a covered backup such as a garage, lanai or clubhouse.
- Read the rain policy before you pay. Palm Beach County pavilion rentals are rain or shine with no weather refunds (Palm Beach County), and Broward's shelter reservations are rain or shine too (Broward permit rules). Broward's Castaway Island water park issues a rain check only if the park closes for weather and you show your receipt; once you've paid, it gives no refund (Castaway Island, read October 26, 2026).
- Ask every venue and rental company about its weather policy, especially during hurricane season. Some will move the date; some will not.
- Heat on the field: active games need water breaks, shade near the play area and a calm pace. Whatever you play, keep eye protection on for any foam-dart or ball game.
If your party is shipped to you, moving the date for weather is a different question. For our own kit, Move your party date for free if rain changes your plans, even after the box arrives. Email bookings@birthdaybattlebox.com to arrange the new date and return instructions (FAQ).
A party for the whole family: bilingual, multigenerational and visiting
Spanish-speaking and bilingual families
South Florida is one of the most bilingual regions in the country. According to the U.S. Census Bureau's QuickFacts, 70.6% of Miami-Dade County residents are Hispanic or Latino and 75.3% speak a language other than English at home; in Broward the figures are 35.0% and 43.8%, and in Palm Beach County 26.1% and 34.2% (Census QuickFacts). Miami-Dade households average 2.76 people (Broward 2.60, Palm Beach 2.49), which is one reason so many parties are family-sized gatherings.
What that means for planning: invite the whole family, choose a space with shade, and pick activities that kids of different ages can join. Simple games work in either language, because the rules are short and an adult can read them aloud in the language the group speaks. Birthday Battle Box's website and game guide are in English, and no Spanish version is published. A Spanish-language section at the end repeats the main facts of this guide.
Grandparents and snowbirds
The 65-and-over share of the population is 18.3% in Miami-Dade, 19.5% in Broward and 26.1% in Palm Beach County (Census QuickFacts). Many families plan birthdays around grandparents who live nearby or visit for the winter. Pick a shaded, seated area for the adults and give the kids the open space. If a grandparent's address is in a gated community or condominium, ask the front office about package acceptance before you have anything shipped there.
Visiting families and vacation rentals
If your family is visiting and staying in a vacation rental, ask the host first whether outdoor games, noise and foam darts are fine, and which address to use for deliveries. Enter the delivery ZIP and party date to check availability, and confirm with the property manager that you can receive and return the box on schedule. Ships free both ways from Richmond, VA. Your box arrives by the Thursday before your party. Return it to UPS by the following Thursday with the prepaid label inside. Enter your ZIP and party date to see the earliest available weekend. Birthday Battle Box has no Florida pickup location.
Condos, HOA clubhouses and lanais
The most common South Florida birthday is still a backyard, lanai or community clubhouse party: a tent, a cooler and a few folding tables. Many families live in condo or HOA communities with a party room, and rules differ by association, so ask your management office about hours, deposits and whether foam-dart or ball games are allowed before you book the room. We did not verify any association's rules for this guide.
Military families near Homestead
Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade together count about 168,000 veterans (63,752 in Palm Beach, 60,372 in Broward and 44,155 in Miami-Dade, Census QuickFacts, 2020-2024). Homestead Air Reserve Base's Outdoor Recreation office rents canopies, tents and bounce houses to base customers at 786-415-7092, with rentals due back by noon and valid ID needed for base access (homestead482fss.com). The page lists no Nerf kit. Broward County regional parks charge $2 per vehicle for military and veterans on weekends and holidays (Broward fees).
Splash pads, pools and water parks
Water is the obvious answer to South Florida heat, but the season matters, and today's date matters: some county splash pads close in the fall.
- Miami-Dade County parks such as Westwind Lakes Park post splash pad hours that change by season: open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Memorial Day until the start of public school, weekdays 12 to 5 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in August and September, weekends only in October, and closed from November 1 until Memorial Day (page read October 26, 2026). North Trail Park posts the same schedule (North Trail Park, read October 26, 2026). South Dade Park in Homestead lists a splash pad, a pool and a waterslide with a 48-inch height minimum; pool swim is $3 for children (South Dade Park, read October 26, 2026).
- Palm Beach County splash parks at John Prince Memorial Park, Westgate Park and Glades Pioneer Park (read October 26, 2026). John Prince is open year round, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on most days and 10:30 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays; it says "no bathers over 60 inches" and its capacity is 73. Westgate (capacity 20) and Glades Pioneer open seasonally from the first Saturday of public school spring break; Glades Pioneer runs through January 1. For groups of ten or more, the page says weekday reservations are required (John Prince from June 1 to August 7; Westgate in June to August). The page lists no fee, so confirm with the park.
- Broward County lists three county splash pads at Miramar Pineland, Vista View Park and West Lake Park, free to use daily during normal park hours, with a $3-per-vehicle gate fee on weekends and holidays. That detail comes from a search-result extract of the county's splash pad page; the page itself did not load its details for us, so confirm hours and fees with the county.
- Water parks: Broward's Castaway Island at T.Y. Park lists $10 per person all-day admission and $6 after 3 p.m., with infants free (page read October 26, 2026). Its 2026 season ended September 27, so confirm next season's dates with the park. The page bars balloons, piñatas, food and drink in the water areas and pop-up tents, and requires an adult with every child.
A splash pad is a good add-on to a party, but a park splash pad is not a private venue. Plan around its hours and capacity and, for a big group, ask about reservations.
Burn off the energy: trampolines, karts, bowling, skating, climbing and arcades
When the kids need to move and the forecast says no, these are the venues that sell a full party package. Prices come from each venue's own page.
Trampoline parks, go-karts, bowling and skating
| Venue | Price | Group and time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Zone, Pembroke Pines | Basic $430 for 10 jumpers (+$25 each); Mega VIP $630 (+$40) | 10 jumpers; the page shows a limited-time savings offer | skyzone.com |
| Sky Zone, Doral | Basic $349 / $449; Epic $499 / $599; Mega VIP $599 / $699 (+ tax); +$24.99 per extra jumper | 10 jumpers | skyzone.com |
| Urban Air, Kendall | Small Squad (5 guests) from $224.99; Unlimited Play (10 guests) $449.99; the page shows seasonal packages | 5 or 10 guests | urbanair.com |
| Urban Air, Coral Springs | Small Squad (5 guests) $224.99; Unlimited Play (10 guests) $449.99 | 5 or 10 guests | urbanair.com |
| Urban Air, Wellington | Small Squad (5 guests) $199.99 (promotion ending October 31, 2026); Unlimited Play (10 guests) $399.99; prices exclude tax | 5 or 10 guests | urbanair.com |
| Fun Depot, Lake Worth | $320 + tax for 10 (games plus 2 activity tickets); $410 and $470 tiers add more; +$32 per extra guest on the base tier | 10 guests | fundepot.com |
| Boomers, Boca Raton | $44.99 per person (2 hours of unlimited attractions), $49.99 (4 hours) or $59.99 (all day); 1.5 hours of reserved table time; minimum 10 participants; a private room is not guaranteed | Family entertainment venue | boomersparks.com |
| K1 Speed, Fort Lauderdale | Junior package $65 per child ($75 Friday to Sunday) + taxes | Per child | k1speed.com |
| Xtreme Action Park, Fort Lauderdale | $250 and $329 bowling packages; karting and laser tag tiers from $439 to $659; laser tag add-on $12 | Varies | xtremeactionpark.com |
| Bird Bowl, Miami | $29.99 per child | Bowling package | birdbowl.com |
| Greenacres Bowl | From $194.98 for 10 (2 lanes, shoes, arcade cards); $244.98 and $319.98 tiers | 10 guests | gatorbowling.com |
| Strikes @ Boca | $19.95 + tax per child, 10-child minimum, 2 hours; the figure comes from a third-party bowling directory, so confirm with the venue | 10 children | bocaraton.com listing |
| Miami Roller Rink | Parties starting at $280 + tax and gratuity | Per package | miamirollerrink.com |
| Super Wheels Skating Center | $16.95 / $20.95 / $24.95 per person; $200 non-refundable deposit | Per person | itjustgothot.com |
| Palm Beach Skate Zone (ice) | From $425 for 10 skaters (+$29.95 each extra); Ultimate from $675 | 10 skaters | pbskatezone.com |
Arcades, climbing and escape rooms
| Venue | Price | Group and time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave & Buster's, Miami (Dolphin Mall) | Kids' packages from $19.99 per person, then $29.99, $34.99 and $38.99 tiers; 10 to 20 guests; pricing varies by location | 10-20 guests | daveandbusters.com |
| Chuck E. Cheese, West Palm Beach | Fun $99.99 (birthday child plus 5 friends); Mega $32.99 per kid and Ultimate $38.99 per kid (5-kid minimum), 2 hours | 6 or more | chuckecheese.com |
| The Edge Rock Gym, Miami | $275 up to 10 youth climbers (harnesses included), +$27.50 each; $525 up to 25 (+$21 each); $85 deposit | 10-25 | theedgerockgymmiami.com |
| The Escape Game, Miami (Brickell City Centre) | Kids' birthday from $43 per person for 6 to 8; $39 for 9 to 24; 60-minute game; we could not open the page ourselves, so confirm with the venue | 6-48 | theescapegame.com |
| Adventure Vault, Boca Raton | Escape rooms $99 for 1 to 3 players or $30 per person for 4+; party room add-on $75 to $150 | Varies | adventure-vault.com |
| Escapology, Plantation | Birthday parties offered; no price published on the page, so call | n/a | escapology.com |
Futbol: the indoor soccer party
"Indoor soccer birthday party Miami" is one of the most common searches from local parents, and Miami has several fields that sell it as a package. All prices below are from each venue's own page.
| Venue | Price | What the page says | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futbol Fever Miami | $799 for 2 hours (up to 20 kids); $1,099 for 3 hours; 20 to 30 kids needs an $80 party assistant; extra hour $250 or $200; $300 deposit | Setup and breakdown included | futbolfevermiami.com |
| Revo Arena, Doral | $1,099 / $1,399 / $1,599 tiers for 20 children, 3 hours of private field use with pizza; extra child $20 / $25 / $30 | Private field | revosoccer.com |
| SOCTAINER, Little Havana (820 SW 20th Ave) | From $540 for up to 12 kids; extra kid $10; $150 charge for cancelling under 48 hours | Phone 754-303-2646 | soctainer.com |
| Soccer Miami, Pinecrest | Air-conditioned indoor fields for up to 80 guests; price not published; 305-250-1033 | Call for a quote | soccerindoormiami.com |
For a group of 8 to 12 kids, SOCTAINER's published price ($540 for up to 12) is the lowest of the four. A soccer party fits a soccer-loving group; for a mixed group, a game with teams and simple roles lets every child take part without needing to be good at one sport.
For the littlest guests: soft play and play cafes
Younger children do better with shorter, supervised venues and a contained space. These are the toddler-and-preschool options we verified.
| Venue | Price | Group and time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Empire, Miami | "Play Your Way" from $32.90 per child; "Play Big" from $54.90 per child; $150 deposit; for 10 children about $329 before tax | 10+ children | kidsempire.com |
| MiniTown, Miami | Classic $458 (2 hours, shared space); Essential $748; Silver $978; Gold $1,698; $25 to $30 per additional child | Up to 15 children | minitowncafeplay.com |
| Switch Doral | Mini tier about $1,099 (the page prints "$1.099," so confirm with the venue), then $1,690 and up; $800 non-refundable deposit | 30+ guests | switchdoral.com |
| Divert City Kids, Pinecrest | Base package prices are not shown in the text of the page we read; packages run from Joy Classic (up to 40 guests) to Dream (up to 80), and a 3.5% platform fee, a service charge and tax are added. (786) 921-7464 | Private-venue party | divertcitykids.com |
Animals, science and make-something parties
Museums, zoos, farms and nature
| Venue | Price | Group and time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Children's Museum | Classroom parties starting at $650 (Classrooms 1-2) / $700 (Classroom 3); Showtime $1,950; Glow Up $2,100 | Large groups, weekends | miamichildrensmuseum.org |
| Fruit & Spice Park, Homestead | $550 for 15 children and 2 adults | 15 children | miamidade.gov |
| Zoo Miami | The 2026 party request form lists a "Monkey Troop" package at $265 for up to 15 guests; an older price sheet showed $575 for 20 guests. Call the birthday desk, (305) 233-8389 ext. 223, for the current price | Up to 15 guests | request form, zoomiami.org |
| Jungle Island | Packages exist; the base price is not shown; private animal interactions $100++ per animal; parking $20 per vehicle | Varies | jungleisland.com |
| Happy Tails Homestead | Farm Birthday Party $250 for up to 25 people, Monday to Saturday, with pony rides and animal interactions | Up to 25 | happytailshomestead.com |
| Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS), Fort Lauderdale | $550 member / $575 non-member for 20 guests; $1,200 / $1,250 for 30 guests; +$16 per guest over 20 | 20-30 guests | mods.org |
| Davie Ranch | Party packages listed; no prices on the page, so call for a quote | n/a | davieranch.com |
| Cox Science Center and Aquarium, West Palm Beach | $800 non-member / $750 member (Supernova); $1,500 / $1,350 (Big Bang); +$250 per interactive experience | Per package | coxsciencecenter.org |
| Lion Country Safari, Loxahatchee | $50 + tax per guest, 20 paid guests minimum | 20+ guests | lioncountrysafari.com |
| Palm Beach Zoo | Free admission, carousel rides, private air-conditioned space; price not published; party hotline 561-547-9453 ext. 238 | Call for a quote | palmbeachzoo.org |
| Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, Boca Raton | $5 self-guided / $7 guided per person for groups; $10 guided from January 1, 2027 | Groups | myboca.us |
Cooking, pottery, crafts and shows
| Venue | Price | Group and time | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Food Academy, Miami | $795 (up to 10 kids), $995 and $1,295 tiers; +$40 / $50 / $60 per extra child | 10 kids | therealfoodacademy.com |
| Color Me Mine, Edgewater Miami | $150 small-group package for 8 to 12 guests, 2 hours; pottery bought separately; 15% gratuity | 8-12 guests | colormemine.com |
| Build-A-Bear | From $14 per guest, 5-guest minimum; not tied to a South Florida store | 5+ guests | buildabear.com |
| Young Chefs Academy, Coral Springs | $450 (two themes) and $500 packages; $150 non-refundable deposit | Per package | youngchefsacademy.com |
| Sugar Sand Park programs, Boca Raton | $300 to $400 resident / $375 to $500 non-resident by program | Up to 20 kids | myboca.us |
| Bubbly Magic (Boca Raton, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach) | Magic, balloon and bubble show for children. Ultimate Party from $385 (70 minutes) and Platinum Party from $465 (100 minutes). (609) 902-0334 | Show at your location | bookbubblymagic.com |
Parks and pavilions: fees, and the rules on toy blasters
A park shelter is the cheapest way to get a covered table and a lot of lawn. The catch in South Florida is that each agency has its own list of what a pavilion rental allows, and none of the agencies we read says plainly that foam-dart or ball games are welcome at your shelter. What we found points to calling first.
County park pavilion and shelter fees
| County | Facility | Fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach | County park group pavilions | $55 + tax weekday / $155 + tax weekend; $70 / $205 at the John Prince Park Eric Call pavilion | Reserve up to 90 days ahead; rain or shine, no weather refunds; vendor impact fee $25 | discover.pbc.gov |
| Palm Beach (Boca Raton) | Sugar Sand Park pavilions | Pavilions 1-3: $100 resident / $200 non-resident; Family and Classroom pavilions: $150 / $300 | In-person reservations only, with proof of residency; outside vendors need a Special Event Permit, (561) 393-7807 | myboca.us |
| Broward | County park shelters (Medium) | $100 weekday / $150 weekend; $100 security deposit | Capacities vary by park; reserve online | broward.org/parks/Fees |
| Broward | County park shelters (Large) | $125 weekday / $250 weekend; $200 deposit | Weekend regional-park entry is $3 per vehicle | broward.org/parks/Fees |
| Broward | County park shelters (Extra-large) | $170 weekday / $450 weekend; $200 deposit | Cancel 6+ days ahead for a full refund | broward.org/parks/Fees |
| Miami-Dade | Greynolds Park shelters | $200 small (30 people) / $280 large (60 people) + tax; $150 clean-up deposit | Parking $10 Friday to Sunday | miamidade.gov |
| Miami-Dade | Crandon Park birthday shelters | $26.75 impact fee for one large vendor item; $292.11 open-area fee for additional items (per the rental agreement); parking $7 (Mon-Thu) / $10 (Fri-Sun) + tax | Call 305-361-5421, option 2; the agreement form is dated 2020, so confirm current fees | Crandon page, rental agreement |
Broward also lists small shelters and gazebos at $40 weekday / $80 weekend, interpretive shelters at $24 / $45, and a corporate pavilion at $300 / $800 (Broward fee page, updated December 29, 2025). Miami-Dade requires you to book at least one week ahead and a Short Term Event permit for tents 10 x 12 feet or larger (service page).
City pavilion fees you can compare
| City | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Coral Gables | Salvadore, Phillips and Kerdyk Family Park pavilions (up to 30 people) $65 + tax per hour; smaller pavilions (up to 15) $50 + tax per hour; permits first come, first served and not by phone | coralgables.com |
| Plantation | Standard pavilion $101.65 resident / $142.31 non-resident, 9 AM to 5 PM; corporate pavilion (100 people) $133.75 / $187.25; gazebo $80.25 / $112.35 (taxes included); 954-452-2510 | plantation.org |
| Coral Springs | Riverside Park pavilion (80 people) $199.42 for a full day, $500 refundable deposit by check or money order; 954-345-2200 | coralsprings.gov |
| Weston | Shelters $150 to $250; Library Park gazebos $100 to $150 | westonfl.org |
| Wellington | Half day $53 small / $80 large; full day $106 / $160 (tax included); free first come, first served Monday to Friday | wellingtonfl.gov |
| West Palm Beach (Dreher Park) | Main pavilion $60 resident / $80 non-resident; medium $40 / $60; small $30 / $45; reserve in person at 401 Clematis St., 561-804-4900 | wpbparks.com |
| Doral | Pavilion rentals at Doral Central Park and Morgan Levy Park are listed at roughly $125 to $257 + tax with a $150 refundable deposit; the city page did not load for us, so confirm with the venue | cityofdoral.com |
| Hialeah | Fee schedule exists; we did not read a specific pavilion price. Call the park | hialeahfl.gov |
| Pembroke Pines | Most pavilions first come, first served with no fee listed; two reservable for residents; no outside vendors | ppines.com |
| Hollywood, Miami Beach, Aventura, Kendall, Homestead, Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Jupiter | Unverified, call the city | n/a |
The rule book, county by county
| Agency | What its page says | Our plain reading | Who to call |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County | Registered party vendors are the only vendors allowed at picnic shelters, pavilions and cabanas; toy firearms need a written permit from the Department Director (rule as quoted in a secondary summary, so confirm with the county) | The most restrictive in South Florida. Do not plan a blaster game at a county park unless the county confirms it in writing | 305-226-8315, ext. 4 (vendors ext. 5) |
| Broward County | Approved vendors only; bounce houses and inflatables up to 30 feet; bars "privately owned amusement apparatus and/or amusement rides"; shelter reservations rain or shine | Toy blasters are not mentioned. Ask the permit office | Broward Parks permit office |
| Palm Beach County | Lists permitted amusements; "No other types of apparatus or equipment are permitted except when expressed permission has been received" | A shipped foam-dart kit is not on the list; ask first | Customer Service 561-966-6611 |
| Pembroke Pines | "No outside vendors are permitted at any of our parks (no bounce houses, food trucks, rides, etc.)" | Pavilions only, no vendors | 954-392-2139 |
| Fort Lauderdale | Pavilions exclusive use by permit; no portable generators; written consent for temporary structures or items tied to trees | No toy-gun clause found | (954) 828-PARK |
| Weston, Hialeah, Boca Raton, Wellington | Insurance, special event permit and vendor rules vary; Wellington's Tiger Shark Cove pavilions say "no bounce houses or inflatables" | See details below | The city's parks office |
Miami-Dade County in detail. The county's registered party vendor list is dated March 1, 2026 and covers bounce houses, food trucks, DJs, mobile game trucks and laser tag. We found no Nerf-party operator on it. A company not on the list should call 305-226-8315, extension 4; vendor questions go to extension 5 (county service page). Miami-Dade County Code section 26-1, rule 19, as quoted in a secondary summary (we could not open the code site ourselves, so confirm with the county), says toy firearms may not be brought into a county park area without a written permit from the Department Director. In 2023-24 the County Commission considered a change that would have allowed Nerf-type toy guns at park events only through a registered vendor with the park manager's approval; the county's legislative pages show that item as Deferred on February 6, 2024 (file 240203), and we found no later adoption. At Crandon Park, the rental agreement bars water equipment, amusement rides, ponies and petting zoos, generators and tents over 10 x 10 feet, and requires that all vendors be on the registered list (agreement); call 305-361-5421, option 2.
Broward County and its cities. Broward's permit rules say vendors must be on the county's approved list and permit bounce houses and inflatables up to 30 feet. Outlets at most shelters are 20-amp, so inflatables need a generator (Broward park permit rules). Fort Lauderdale's park rules bar portable generators and require prior written consent to tie banners or flags to trees. Weston allows bounce houses without water near its shelters with proof of insurance naming the City of Weston; food trucks, tents, vendors and generators need a special event permit (westonfl.org). Hialeah approves pavilion rentals through the park manager, requires a certificate of insurance naming the City as additional insured for bounce houses, caterers and entertainers, and prohibits alcohol, loudspeakers and nailing or stapling to structures (hialeahfl.gov). We did not verify park rules for Hollywood, Miami Beach, Aventura, Kendall or Homestead; call the city's parks department.
Palm Beach County and its cities. County pavilion permits allow bounce houses and inflatables up to 30 feet, climbing walls, reverse-bungee trampolines, portable video gaming platforms, entertainers and non-mechanized carnival games, and vendors must be on the county's registered list (Palm Beach County). Boca Raton requires a Special Event Permit through the Community Center (561-393-7807) for outside vendors such as bounce houses and entertainers and bans balloons and confetti, Styrofoam, alcohol and drones in its parks (myboca.us); its city code also has a section on hunting, firearms and toy guns in parks (section 11-85; we could not open the code page, so confirm with Parks and Recreation). Wellington's Village Park pavilions carry no inflatables ban on the page (wellingtonfl.gov).
The practical takeaway: a private yard, an HOA clubhouse, a church hall or a school gym removes the permit question. If you want a park, call the permit office, ask "is a self-run foam-dart game allowed at my reserved pavilion?", and get the answer in writing.
Hosted, delivered or shipped: Nerf and active-game parties
South Florida has a busy field of local Nerf-party operators. They fall into three groups: hosted (staff, referees and inflatable bunkers, at a higher price), delivered and self-run (they drop off blasters and you run the game) and shipped (a do-it-yourself box that arrives by UPS and goes back by UPS).
Our pick
Our pick for active kids: Birthday Battle Box (a shipped DIY Nerf party kit)
Birthday Battle Box is our own product, so weigh this section accordingly. It suits a family that wants an active party at home, in a clubhouse or in a private space, and is happy to run the games themselves.
| Kit | Players | Price | Rental | Shipping | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birthday Battle Box | 8 | $199 | 7 days | Free both ways | Fact sheet |
| Birthday Battle Box | 12 | $259 | 7 days | Free both ways | Fact sheet |
- What it is: a rented Nerf party in a box, shipped by UPS from Richmond, VA to your door. Ships free both ways from Richmond, VA. Your box arrives by the Thursday before your party. Return it to UPS by the following Thursday with the prepaid label inside. Enter your ZIP and party date to see the earliest available weekend.
- No host, no staff. You run the games from the laminated game guide and 7 game cards. It is a do-it-yourself kit, not a staffed event, and an adult acts as referee.
- What's inside (fact sheet): one Nerf Strongarm blaster per player plus two backup Strongarms, 1,000 foam darts, safety glasses, team pinnies, a laminated game guide plus 7 game cards, take-home favors, camo netting, and a reusable box with a prepaid UPS return label. The box measures 18 x 14 x 14 inches and weighs 30 pounds.
- Setup takes minutes: no batteries and no assembly.
- Dates: the site's FAQ describes the box arriving by the Thursday before your party and going back to UPS the following Thursday (how it works, FAQ).
- Policies (rental terms, FAQ): lost darts are free; a destroyed blaster is $35; cancel 14 or more days ahead for a 100% refund; Move your party date for free if rain changes your plans, even after the box arrives. Email bookings@birthdaybattlebox.com to arrange the new date and return instructions.
- Safety: every player wears the included glasses for the whole game, and the site lists house rules to read aloud before the first round (safety guide). The games page describes the game cards.
- Play-area size and party length: check the fact sheet, then confirm with bookings@birthdaybattlebox.com before you order.
- Who it is not for: families who want someone else to run the party. For that, see the hosted options below. Birthday Battle Box has no Florida location, no pickup spot and no on-site staff. It only ships.
Nerf and active-game providers serving South Florida
Each row reflects the operator's own published details, checked October 26, 2026. None of them mails a kit.
| Operator | Price | What the page says is included | Service area | Website · phone · social |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crazy Games FL (West Palm Beach area) | From $450 by phone, $499 on the website; the phone answer on 10/26 was a starting rate only, and what it includes was not confirmed (phone-confirmed 10/26). A travel fee applies beyond Martin County; no amount confirmed | Nerf Wars with 30 blasters, 10 inflatable barriers and staff | Said yes by phone October 26, 2026 to serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties; the website names towns including Wellington, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Hollywood, Davie, Doral and Miami | crazygamesfl.com · 877-963-8368 · FB crazygamesfl · IG @crazy_games_florida |
| Battle Party Rentals | Starts as low as $545, as listed on their site | Hosted party; see the page for package details | South Florida service not confirmed with the company; check with them before you book | battlepartyrentals.com · IG @battle.partyrentals |
| Battle Ground Miami | Standard $795 (up to 16 players, 1 host, 2 hours, 8 obstacles); Ultra $995 (up to 24 players, 2 hosts, 12 obstacles); +$20 per added player (up to 4) | Hosts and obstacles | Miami area | battlegroundmiami.com · (305) 204-1672 · FB/IG battlegroundmiami |
| All About Entertainment (Fort Lauderdale) | $1,185 for up to 2 hours and up to 30 players (2-hour minimum) | Game masters, blasters, unlimited foam darts, eye protection, inflatable bunkers, setup and cleanup | Broward area | allaboutentertainment.com · text 954-488-2922 · FB eventsbyaae · IG @allaboutentertainment |
| Party Fun Rental (Miami) | $300 per day; delivery each way: Miami $30, Broward $40, Boca Raton/Kendall $60, Homestead and West Palm Beach $100 | 10 Elite Series blasters, ammo, 10 safety goggles, inflatable bunkers; self-run | Miami to Palm Beach | partyfunrental.com · 786-712-6977 · FB partyfunrental · IG @partyfunrental |
| Bounce House Broward (Plantation) | $324 for 6 hours; $486 next-morning pickup; $518.40 for 2 days; delivery calculated at checkout | 8 blasters, goggles, 8 inflatable bunkers, jerseys; self-run | Broward | bouncehousebroward.com · 954-907-5089 · IG @bouncehousebroward |
| Mobile Gaming Events | $475 for two hours of event time, quoted by phone 10/26 for a 2-hour, 10-blaster request; travel, setup and breakdown fee varies by final location (no amount given); schedule books fast (phone-confirmed 10/26) | The website's package description lists 10 battery-operated blasters, 6 jumbo inflatables, attendant, 2 hours, 10 safety glasses and ammo (website, not confirmed by phone) | Serves Orlando and South Florida (phone-confirmed 10/26); website names Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton | mobilegamingevents.com · 954-408-1881 · FB MobileGamingEventsLLC · IG @mobilegamingevents |
| Systema Floyd (West Palm Beach) | Hosted parties from $1,295 for 20 kids, 2 hours | Coaches; Nerf is one of several themes; at the gym, your home or another venue | Palm Beach County | systemafloyd.com · (561) 785-8480 |
| Gel Blaster Battles FL | $450 for a 2-hour session | Gel blasters (not foam darts), 10 players at once, a blaster master on site; needs a 15 x 30 ft roped-off field | Palm Beach County | gelblasterbattlesfl.com |
Reading the table: a delivered self-run rental is $300 to $324 before delivery. By our arithmetic from Party Fun Rental's posted fees, a Miami party is $300 plus $30 each way, or $360; a Boca Raton or Kendall party is $420; a Homestead or West Palm Beach party is $500. Staffed parties run $450 to $1,295. Birthday Battle Box is $199 for 8 players or $259 for 12 with shipping included, but it brings no staff or bunkers.
Outside South Florida (reference only): Pop-A-Nerf Entertainment lists hosted parties at $595 on its pricing page and $550 on its FAQ; the two pages disagree, so confirm the price with them. Bounce & Blast lists Nerf packages from $55 to $295 depending on the package (/nerf, /nerf-games); check the current phone number on their site. Neither is based in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach, so they are not South Florida options.
Not Nerf: Game Go Experience runs a mobile video-game and laser-tag truck (gamegoexperience.com).
What it costs, side by side (with the math for 12 kids)
| Type | Cost | Guests | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shipped DIY Nerf party kit (Birthday Battle Box) | $199 (8 players) / $259 (12); free two-way shipping; 7-day rental | 8-12 | fact sheet |
| Delivered self-run Nerf rental | $300 per day + $60 to $200 round-trip delivery (Party Fun Rental); $324 for 6 hours + delivery (Bounce House Broward) | About 8-10 blasters | Party Fun Rental, Bounce House Broward |
| Hosted Nerf party | $450 (Crazy Games FL, starting rate by phone 10/26; $499 on its website) to $1,185 (All About Entertainment); Mobile Gaming Events $475 for two hours (phone 10/26; travel fee extra) | 10-30 | Mobile Gaming Events, Crazy Games FL, All About Entertainment |
| Park pavilion or shelter | $30 (West Palm Beach small shelter, resident) to $450 (Broward extra-large weekend) | 15-100 | WPB, Broward |
| Trampoline park (10 jumpers) | $349 to $449 (Sky Zone Doral basic) to $449.99 (Urban Air); $430 (Sky Zone Pembroke Pines) | 10 | Sky Zone Doral, Urban Air Kendall |
| Indoor soccer | $540 (SOCTAINER, up to 12) to $1,599 (Revo Arena) | 12-20 | SOCTAINER, Revo Arena |
| Bowling | $194.98 for 10 (Greenacres Bowl) or $29.99 per child (Bird Bowl) | 10 | Greenacres Bowl, Bird Bowl |
| Chuck E. Cheese | $99.99 for 6; $32.99 to $38.99 per child | 6+ | chuckecheese.com |
| Museum or science center | $550 (MODS member, 20 guests) to $2,100 (Miami Children's Museum Glow Up) | 20-60 | MODS, Miami Children's Museum |
| Escape room | $30 per person (Adventure Vault, 4+ players) to $43 per person (The Escape Game) | 4-48 | Adventure Vault, The Escape Game |
The math for 12 kids (ours, before food and cake)
These are our own calculations from the posted prices (each linked in the table; the kit is on the fact sheet); extras and tax change them. Birthday Battle Box is about $24.88 per player at 8 players ($199 divided by 8) and about $21.58 at 12 ($259 divided by 12).
| Option for 12 kids | How we got there | Per child |
|---|---|---|
| Color Me Mine small group | $150 package for 8 to 12 guests; pottery bought separately (source) | $12.50 + pottery |
| Shipped Nerf party kit | $259 for 12 players (source) | $21.58 |
| Bounce House Broward | $324 for 6 hours, before delivery (source); 8 blasters, so kids share | $27.00 |
| Bird Bowl | $29.99 per child (source) | $29.99 |
| Pavilion plus kit | $100 Broward medium weekday shelter (source) + $259 kit = $359 | $29.92 |
| Party Fun Rental, Miami | $300 + $30 + $30 delivery (source); 10 blasters, so kids share | $30.00 |
| Kids Empire | From $32.90 per child (source) | $32.90 |
| Chuck E. Cheese Mega | $32.99 per kid, 5-kid minimum (source) | $32.99 |
| Sky Zone Doral | $349 for 10 + 2 extra jumpers at $24.99 = $398.98 (source) | $33.25 |
| Party Fun Rental, Boca Raton or Kendall | $420 with delivery (source) | $35.00 |
| Crazy Games FL (by phone) | From $450 (source); travel fee extra beyond Martin County | $37.50 |
| Mobile Gaming Events | $475 for two hours, travel fee extra (source) | $39.58 |
| Sky Zone Pembroke Pines | $430 for 10 + 2 extra jumpers at $25 = $480 (source) | $40.00 |
| SOCTAINER soccer | From $540 for up to 12 (source) | $45.00 |
| Battle Ground Miami | Standard $795, up to 16 players (source) | $66.25 |
| Futbol Fever | $799 for up to 20 kids (source) | $66.58 |
| All About Entertainment | $1,185 for up to 30 players (source) | $98.75 |
Venue packages include their own rooms, food or staff, so compare what each one covers. A shipped kit or a delivered rental leaves the space, food and cake to you.
Picking a date: school calendars, a calm countdown and the budget
School calendars 2026-27
Weekends next to school breaks fill fastest. All three districts publish the following dates for 2026-27.
| District | First day | Fall and Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade County Public Schools | Thursday, August 13, 2026 | Thanksgiving Nov 26; recess Nov 23-25 and 27 | Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | March 22-26, 2027 | dadeschools.net calendar (PDF) |
| Broward County Public Schools | Monday, August 10, 2026 | Closed Nov 23-27 | Closed Dec 21-31; students return Jan 5, 2027 | March 22-26, 2027 | browardschools.com |
| School District of Palm Beach County | August 10, 2026 | Fall holiday Nov 11; Thanksgiving break Nov 23-27 | Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027 | March 22-26, 2027 (spring holiday Mar 10) | palmbeachschools.org |
Miami-Dade also releases elementary students one hour early on Wednesdays, which can matter for a weekday party. Miami-Dade's last day of school is June 3, 2027 and Broward's is May 28, 2027 (same calendar sources).
A calm countdown
| When | To do |
|---|---|
| 6 to 8 weeks before | Set the date and budget; reserve a pavilion (Palm Beach County allows bookings up to 90 days ahead); book a hosted Nerf party or venue, since weekends fill first |
| 4 to 6 weeks | Send invitations (our free invitation maker tracks RSVPs and player counts); plan food and games; if you want a county park, call the permit office about blasters now |
| 1 to 2 weeks | Confirm reservations; check the weather outlook; if you need to reschedule a shipped kit, tell the team before the box ships |
| Shipped kit | Ships free both ways from Richmond, VA. Your box arrives by the Thursday before your party. Return it to UPS by the following Thursday with the prepaid label inside. Enter your ZIP and party date to see the earliest available weekend. |
| The week of the party | Open the box when it arrives, check the contents and read the game guide; confirm RSVPs; order the cake |
| Party day | Clear the play area, set out water and shade, read the safety rules aloud, and start playing |
| After the party | Pack everything into the box, apply the prepaid UPS label and drop it at UPS |
Keeping the budget calm
- Start with the free or nearly free: Wellington's pavilions are free first come, first served Monday to Friday and Pembroke Pines lists most pavilions first come, first served with no fee (Wellington, Pembroke Pines).
- Small is cheap: a small West Palm Beach shelter is $30 for residents (Dreher Park), and a Wellington half-day pavilion is $53 (Wellington).
- Weekday beats weekend: Broward's medium shelter is $100 on weekdays against $150 on weekends (Broward fees).
- Per-child pricing scales down for small groups: Bird Bowl is $29.99 per child (Bird Bowl), and Chuck E. Cheese is $99.99 for six (Chuck E. Cheese).
- Ask what's included: tax, deposits, extra jumpers, party rooms, food and gratuity are the usual surprises.
- Match the format to the group: a mixed-age group of 12 can get a lot of party for $259 and a $100 shelter (source), or $540 at a soccer field (source).
Questions South Florida parents ask
How much does a kids' birthday party cost in South Florida?
Posted prices in this guide range from $99.99 for 6 kids at Chuck E. Cheese and $194.98 for 10 guests at Greenacres Bowl to $349 to $449 for 10 jumpers at Sky Zone Doral. A hosted Nerf party runs about $450 to $1,185, and a county or city pavilion runs $30 to $450 before food. A shipped DIY Nerf kit is $199 for 8 players or $259 for 12. Every figure links to its source in the tables above.
When is the best time of year for an outdoor party in South Florida?
Many families book outdoor parties from late fall through spring, when humidity and afternoon storms are lower; that is general guidance rather than a venue claim. Summer parties work best in the morning with shade, water and a covered backup. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30 (National Hurricane Center).
What if it storms on party day or a hurricane is forecast?
Read the rain policy before you pay. Palm Beach County pavilions are rain or shine with no weather refunds (Palm Beach County), and Broward shelter reservations are rain or shine as well (Broward). Ask hosted providers and venues what happens in a storm. Move a pop-up shower indoors to a garage, lanai or clubhouse.
Are the splash pads and water parks open for a fall or winter party?
Not all of them. Miami-Dade's Westwind Lakes Park splash pad is open weekends only in October and closes from November 1 until Memorial Day (Westwind Lakes Park, read October 26, 2026). Broward's Castaway Island 2026 season ended September 27; it charges $10 all day or $6 after 3 p.m. in season (Castaway Island). Palm Beach County's John Prince splash park is year round, while Westgate and Glades Pioneer are seasonal (Palm Beach County). Confirm hours with the park before you plan around water.
Can we play with Nerf blasters in a Miami-Dade County park?
Not without the county's written permission, as far as we can tell. Miami-Dade County Code section 26-1, rule 19, as quoted in a secondary summary, says toy firearms may not be brought into a county park area without a written permit from the Department Director, and the county also allows only registered party vendors at its picnic shelters (vendor rule). A 2023-24 proposal to allow Nerf-type blasters at park events through a registered vendor was deferred on February 6, 2024, and we found no later adoption; the code wording itself is unconfirmed, so confirm with the county (county file). Call Miami-Dade Parks at 305-226-8315 before you plan one. A backyard, HOA clubhouse or private venue avoids the question.
Can we play with Nerf blasters in a Broward or Palm Beach County park?
Unverified; call the permit office. Broward's permit rules require approved vendors and prohibit privately owned amusement apparatus, but do not mention toy blasters (Broward). Palm Beach County lists permitted amusements and says no other apparatus is allowed without the director's express permission (Customer Service 561-966-6611, source). Pembroke Pines bans outside vendors and bounce houses at its parks (source). Boca Raton's city code has a toy-gun section for parks (section 11-85; we could not open it), so call Parks and Recreation first.
Can we bring our own vendors or a bounce house to a city park?
It depends on the city. Pembroke Pines allows no outside vendors at its parks (Pembroke Pines); Weston allows bounce houses without water with proof of insurance (Weston); Hialeah requires a certificate of insurance naming the City (Hialeah); Boca Raton requires a Special Event Permit for outside vendors (Boca Raton). Call the city before you book anyone.
Can a Nerf party kit be shipped to Miami, Fort Lauderdale or West Palm Beach?
Yes. Birthday Battle Box, our own product, ships a do-it-yourself Nerf party kit by UPS from Richmond, VA, for $199 (8 players) or $259 (12). Ships free both ways from Richmond, VA. Your box arrives by the Thursday before your party. Return it to UPS by the following Thursday with the prepaid label inside. Enter your ZIP and party date to see the earliest available weekend. You can ship it to a grandparent's house or a vacation rental, and the game guide is in English only. The local Nerf operators in this guide deliver or host in person instead.
What happens if we lose darts, cancel or need to reschedule a shipped kit?
Lost darts are free, and a destroyed blaster is $35 (rental terms). Cancel 14 or more days before the party for a 100% refund. Move your party date for free if rain changes your plans, even after the box arrives. Email bookings@birthdaybattlebox.com to arrange the new date and return instructions (FAQ). Ask the team if you have other questions before you order.
How do I plan a Nerf party for 12 kids?
Compare the options in the 12-kid cost table above first. Whatever you choose, plan in five small steps. (1) Pick a play area and line up a garage, covered patio or hall in case of rain. (2) Ask two adults to help: one to referee and one to hand out glasses and collect darts. (3) Split the 12 kids into two teams of six and have everyone put on safety glasses first. (4) Switch games every few rounds so nobody waits long. (5) Collect every dart at the end. If more than 12 kids may come, ask the provider about options beyond 12 before you book.
Which hosted Nerf providers serve Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach?
Mobile Gaming Events quoted $475 for two hours by phone on 10/26 (954-408-1881), with a travel, setup and breakdown fee that varies. Crazy Games FL is from $450 by phone and $499 on the website, and said yes by phone to serving Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties (877-963-8368). Battle Ground Miami is $795 for up to 16 players ((305) 204-1672). All About Entertainment in Fort Lauderdale is $1,185 for up to 30 players. See the provider table above for sources.
Where can I find an indoor soccer birthday party in Miami?
Futbol Fever Miami ($799 for 2 hours, up to 20 kids), Revo Arena in Doral (from $1,099 for 20 kids), SOCTAINER in Little Havana (from $540 for up to 12 kids) and Soccer Miami in Pinecrest (up to 80 guests; call 305-250-1033 for a quote). See the indoor soccer table above for sources.
What is a good party for toddlers and preschoolers?
Shorter, contained venues work best. MiniTown is $458 for up to 15 children, and Kids Empire starts at $32.90 per child. Happy Tails Homestead's farm party is $250 for up to 25 people.
What is a good party for children when it is raining?
Active, group-friendly formats work best: a trampoline park such as Sky Zone or Urban Air, go-karts at K1 Speed, an indoor soccer party or bowling. Sky Zone Doral starts at $349 for 10 jumpers and Bird Bowl is $29.99 per child.
What are the cheapest birthday party options in South Florida?
The lowest posted prices here are a small West Palm Beach shelter ($30 resident), first-come pavilions with no fee listed in Pembroke Pines, free Monday-to-Friday pavilions in Wellington, a Wellington pavilion at $53 for a half day, Chuck E. Cheese ($99.99 for 6 kids) and a shipped DIY Nerf kit ($199 for 8 or $259 for 12). Add food, cake and any park permit fees.
Can we hold a party in a condo or HOA clubhouse?
Often, but rules differ by association. Ask your management office about hours, deposits, guest limits and whether foam-dart or ball games are allowed before you book the room. We did not verify any association's rules for this guide.
Are there school breaks that make party dates busier?
Yes. Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach all have Thanksgiving recess from November 23, 2026, winter break from December 21, 2026 to January 1, 2027 (Broward students return January 5), and spring break March 22 to 26, 2027 (calendar sources). See the school calendar table above.
En español: fiesta de cumpleaños Nerf en casa
Resumen en español de los datos de esta guía. Los precios y las políticas son los publicados en el sitio de Birthday Battle Box (birthdaybattlebox.com); el sitio y la guía de juego están en inglés.
¿Cuánto cuesta una fiesta Nerf en casa en Miami? El kit Birthday Battle Box cuesta $199 para 8 jugadores y $259 para 12 jugadores, con envío gratis en ambos sentidos y 7 días de alquiler (ficha técnica).
¿Cómo llega el kit a Miami, Fort Lauderdale o West Palm Beach? Se envía por UPS desde Richmond, Virginia. Envío gratis de ida y vuelta desde Richmond, VA. UPS Ground tiene un estimado de 2 días hábiles para la mayor parte de Florida (3 a los Cayos de Florida); los fines de semana y feriados pueden añadir días, así que reserve al menos una semana antes. La empresa no tiene local, recogida ni personal en Florida.
¿Necesito contratar a alguien para dirigir el juego? No. Es un kit para hacer usted mismo, con una guía de juego laminada y 7 tarjetas de juegos. Un adulto debe actuar como árbitro.
¿Qué incluye el kit? Un lanzador Nerf Strongarm por jugador, 1,000 dardos de espuma, gafas de seguridad, petos para los equipos, una guía de juego laminada con 7 tarjetas, recuerdos para llevar a casa, red de camuflaje (cortada por la mitad para que cada equipo tenga un lado) y una caja reutilizable con etiqueta de devolución de UPS prepagada. La caja mide 18 x 14 x 14 pulgadas y pesa 30 libras. Prepararlo toma minutos: no usa baterías ni requiere armado.
¿Qué pasa si perdemos dardos o se daña un lanzador? Los dardos perdidos no tienen costo. Un lanzador destruido cuesta $35; el resto del equipo se cobra al costo de reposición solo si se destruye o no se devuelve (términos).
¿Qué pasa si llueve? El cambio de fecha por mal tiempo es gratis si avisa al equipo antes de que se envíe la caja (preguntas frecuentes).
¿Se puede jugar con lanzadores Nerf en un parque del condado de Miami-Dade? Probablemente no sin permiso escrito del condado. Según un resumen del reglamento del condado que no pudimos confirmar en el texto original, los juguetes con forma de arma de fuego requieren un permiso escrito del director de Parques, y el condado solo permite proveedores registrados en los pabellones de picnic. Llame al 305-226-8315 antes de planear la fiesta en un parque. Un patio, un salón de eventos de su comunidad o un local privado evita la pregunta.
¿Cómo planeo una fiesta Nerf para 12 niños? Pida el kit para 12 jugadores: $259 para 12 jugadores, unos $22 por jugador, con un lanzador Nerf Strongarm por jugador, envío gratis en ambos sentidos y 7 días de alquiler. Reserve al menos una semana antes. Luego planee en cinco pasos. (1) Elija un área de juego y tenga un garaje, patio cubierto o salón por si llueve. (2) Pida a dos adultos que ayuden: uno de árbitro y otro para repartir gafas y petos y recoger dardos. (3) Divida a los 12 niños en dos equipos de seis con los petos y que todos se pongan primero las gafas de seguridad. (4) Juegue con las 7 tarjetas y cambie de juego cada pocas rondas. (5) Al final, recoja los dardos, vuelva a empacar la caja reutilizable y pegue la etiqueta de devolución de UPS prepagada. Si pueden llegar más de 12 niños, pregunte al equipo antes de pedir.
¿Qué otras opciones de fiesta hay en el sur de Florida? Otros negocios que aparecen en búsquedas locales, según sus propias páginas del 26 de octubre de 2026: Boomers Boca Raton (desde $44.99 por persona, mínimo 10 participantes), Divert City Kids en Pinecrest (precio base no publicado en el texto de la página que leímos) y Bubbly Magic (espectáculo de magia, globos y burbujas desde $385). Ninguno envía un kit por correo.
Birthday Battle Box no está afiliado con Hasbro ni con Nerf. Birthday Battle Box is not affiliated with Hasbro or Nerf.
Sources
Every page linked in this guide, grouped by type. Pages were read October 26, 2026 unless the text tags them "confirm with the venue" or "confirm with the county."
Birthday Battle Box (our kit)
- birthdaybattlebox.com/facts
- birthdaybattlebox.com/faq
- birthdaybattlebox.com/how-it-works
- birthdaybattlebox.com/terms
- birthdaybattlebox.com/safety
- birthdaybattlebox.com/games
- birthdaybattlebox.com/order
Parks, cities, counties, schools and public data
- wpbparks.com/west-palm-beach-parks/dreher-park/
- wellingtonfl.gov/327/Pavilion-Rentals
- broward.org/parks/Fees
- plantation.org/government/departments/parks-recreation/parks-facilities/facility-rentals
- miamidade.gov/fruitandspicepark/facility-rentals.page
- homestead482fss.com/outdoor-recreation/
- nhc.noaa.gov/climo/
- discover.pbc.gov/parks/pages/picnic-pavilion-rental.aspx
- webtrac.broward.org/webtrac/web/iteminfo.html?action=view
- broward.org/parks/thingstodo/Waterparks/CastawayIsland
- census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/miamidadecountyflorida,browardcountyflorida,palmbeachcountyflorida,FL/PST045222
- miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/westwind-lakes-park.page
- miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/north-trail-park.page
- miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/south-dade-park.page
- discover.pbc.gov/parks/Aquatics/Splashparks.aspx
- broward.org/Parks/ThingsToDo/Pages/SplashPads.aspx
- surveymonkey.com/r/63VHRZ3
- myboca.us/2130/Guided-Self-Guided-Group-Tours
- myboca.us/2474
- myboca.us/2691/Pavilion-Rental
- miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/greynolds-park.page
- miamidade.gov/global/recreation/park/crandon-park.page
- data.miamidadeparks.com/customer_forms/customer_form_1440_20200922085304_shelterrentalagreementnostyrofoamnopropane.pdf
- miamidade.gov/global/service.page?Mduid_service=ser1471553938267408
- coralgables.com/department/community-recreation/park-rental-permits
- coralsprings.gov/Venues/Riverside
- westonfl.org/government/parks-and-recreation/shelter-room-and-field-rentals
- hialeahfl.gov/761/Pavilions-Gazebos
- ppines.com/323/Park-Pavilions
- miamidade.gov/resources/parks/documents/parks-approved-party-vendors.pdf
- miamidade.gov/govaction/legistarfiles/Matters/Y2024/240203.pdf
- parks.fortlauderdale.gov/parks/park-rules
- api.dadeschools.net/WMSFiles/392/calendars/25-26/School-Calendars-2026-2027-Elementary.pdf
- browardschools.com/bcps-departments/office-of-communications/accessible-school-year-calendar/202627-school-calendar
- palmbeachschools.org/studentsparents/school-calendar/2026-2027-key-dates
Venues, providers and businesses
- chuckecheese.com/west-palm-beach-fl/birthday-parties/
- skyzone.com/doral/parties/
- futbolfevermiami.com/birthday-parties
- urbanair.com/florida-wellington/kids-birthday-parties/
- fundepot.com/birthdays-events/
- lioncountrysafari.com/birthday-parties
- palmbeachzoo.org/birthday-parties
- coxsciencecenter.org/birthday-parties
- crazygamesfl.com/category/interactive-games/62/nerf-wars
- skyzone.com/pembrokepines/parties/
- k1speed.com/fort-lauderdale-location/kids-birthday-parties.html
- xtremeactionpark.com/events/birthday-parties/
- mods.org/events-parties-rentals/
- youngchefsacademy.com/locations/coralspringsfl/parties/
- allaboutentertainment.com/nerfbattle
- minitowncafeplay.com/birthday
- kidsempire.com/store-locator/kids-empire-miami/birthday-party
- soctainer.com/birthdayparties
- happytailshomestead.com/farm-camp-an-interactive-learning-experience/farm-birthday-party/
- soccerindoormiami.com/birthday-parties.php
- urbanair.com/florida-kendall/kids-birthday-parties/
- urbanair.com/florida-coral-springs/kids-birthday-parties/
- boomersparks.com/boca/parties/
- birdbowl.com/faqs/
- gatorbowling.com/birthday.html
- bocaraton.com/bowling_centers/HTML/Boca_Bowling_Birthday_Party_Corporate_Events.html
- miamirollerrink.com/parties-1
- itjustgothot.com/public-parties/
- pbskatezone.com/birthday-parties
- daveandbusters.com/us/en/celebrate/kids-birthday
- theedgerockgymmiami.com/birthday-parties-and-events
- theescapegame.com/miami/birthdays/
- adventure-vault.com/birthdays-and-private-events/
- escapology.com/plantation-fl
- revosoccer.com/birthdays
- switchdoral.com/
- divertcitykids.com/book-a-party/
- miamichildrensmuseum.org/birthday-parties
- zoomiami.org/venue-rentals
- jungleisland.com/bloomevents/birthdays/
- davieranch.com/party-packages
- therealfoodacademy.com/miami/parties/kids-and-teens/kids
- edgewatermiami.colormemine.com/party-with-us/
- buildabear.com/book-a-party.html
- bookbubblymagic.com/services/bubble-shows/
- cityofdoral.com/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-and-Facilities/Doral-Central-Park/DCP-Pavilion-Rentals
- battlepartyrentals.com/battle-party-rentals-south-florida/
- battlegroundmiami.com/packages.php
- partyfunrental.com/product/nerf-guns-party-rental-in-miami-fl-epic-nerf-battle-parties-for-all-ages/
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- systemafloyd.com/birthday-parties/
- gelblasterbattlesfl.com
- popanerf.com/pricing
- popanerf.com/faq
- bounceandblast.com/nerf
- bounceandblast.com/nerf-games
- gamegoexperience.com
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