Short answer: this guide compares parks you can reserve, local party venues and an at-home option across Tampa Bay / Hillsborough / Pinellas / Pasco, 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.
You've got a birthday coming up, a guest list somewhere between eight friends and a whole class, and a Tampa Bay map that doesn't help. Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties each run their own parks, each write their own rules (including rules about toys that shoot), and the bay in the middle means a party in St. Petersburg can feel a long way from guests coming down I-275 or I-4 in Tampa. Add the heat, a late-afternoon summer storm and a school calendar that differs by county, and it helps to see the options side by side. Here's the good news: Tampa Bay has a party for nearly every life stage and budget, and plenty of them sit closer to home than the big attractions.
What does a kids' birthday party cost in Tampa Bay? Park shelters start at $25 a day in Pasco or $35 in Pinellas. Venue parties run about $175 to $400, from Urban Air at $174.99 to the Glazer Children's Museum at $400. The Florida Aquarium runs $425 to $950, and Busch Gardens is $89.99 per person.
Last updated October 26, 2026.
Covers Hillsborough County (Tampa, Brandon, Lutz, Valrico, Lithia, Ruskin, Plant City), Pinellas County (St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Seminole, Oldsmar) and Pasco County (New Port Richey, Port Richey, Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel).
Quick Picks
- Rain is on the radar and you need a roof: Sky Zone, Urban Air, Pump It Up or the Glazer Children's Museum. Weekend slots at popular venues go early, so book 6 to 8 weeks ahead.
- A big group and a small budget: reserve a shelter (from $25 a day in Pasco, from $35 in Pinellas, $40 in Hillsborough) for food and cake, then plan the games around what that agency allows (see the park-rules table).
- Toddlers and preschoolers: WonderGrounds Play Cafe in Wesley Chapel ($299 weekday, $349 weekend, for 10 kids), Pump It Up in Brandon ($299 weekday for 15 kids), or the sensory-friendly We Rock the Spectrum Tampa (call for pricing).
- A whole class (20+): the Glazer Children's Museum ($500 for 16 to 30 guests), Pump It Up ($299 weekday for 15) or a Hillsborough large shelter ($125 for 61 to 150 people).
- Curious kids who love animals or science: MOSI ($400 or $450), Clearwater Marine Aquarium ($599.95 for 12) or The Florida Aquarium (from $425).
- Hot-day water play: the City of Tampa's splash pads and Hillsborough County's splash pads, or a Camp Cristina Splash Bash pool party ($220, up to 15).
- Tweens who are "too old" for a bounce house: an escape room (The Escape Game from $39 per person, Escapology $39.99), indoor go-karts (K1 Speed $65) or a ballgame with the Tampa Tarpons (from $21.50 per person).
- Active kids who'd rather play at home: a shipped Nerf party kit from Birthday Battle Box, our own product ($199 for 8 players, $259 for 12), run in your yard, garage or covered patio.
- You'd like someone else to run it: a hosted crew that comes to you, such as Freedom Fun USA ($299 for 1 hour), Laser Ops Mobile ($479 to $499 for 2 hours) or Pop-A-Nerf ($550 to $595).
Parks and shelters: fees by county, and what each agency says about blasters
Outdoor parties are the default in Tampa Bay from about November through April. The catch is that three counties and a dozen cities each write their own park rules, and the rules for foam-dart blasters aren't the same from one agency to the next. This section lists posted shelter fees first, then quotes each agency's own wording.
Start with the backyard
A backyard party is the cheapest option and the one where you control the rules. Nothing has to be booked except a date. The trade-offs are summer heat, afternoon thunderstorms and neighborhood rules: if you live in an HOA, or in on-base housing near MacDill Air Force Base, check what your association or housing office says about events, tents and inflatables before you plan. We don't list a dollar cost for a backyard party because it depends on food and add-ons. If the yard is small, a garage, a covered patio or a shelter at a nearby park works too.
Hillsborough County and the City of Tampa
| Park system | What it is | Published fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Tampa picnic shelters | Reservable shelters across city parks | $60 (31 to 50 seats), $90 (51 to 75), $150 (100 to 149), $200 (150 to 299), per day | 8 a.m. to sunset; book at least 3 business days ahead and up to a year ahead | tampa.gov |
| Hillsborough County shelters | County parks such as E.G. Simmons (Ruskin) and Edward Medard (Plant City) | $40 small (up to 30 people), $70 medium (31 to 60), $125 large (61 to 150), $225 extra-large, per day, plus tax | Book at least 3 business days ahead; 50+ guests needs a special-event application | hcfl.gov |
Pinellas County, St. Petersburg and Clearwater
| Park system | What it is | Published fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinellas County shelters | Walsingham Park (Largo), Philippe Park (Safety Harbor), Fort De Soto and more | $35 (up to 80 people), $60 (96), $85 (192), $110 (288, Philippe Park and Fort De Soto only), per day | Reserve online up to a year ahead | pinellas.gov |
| City of St. Petersburg parks | Crescent Lake Park, Walter Fuller Park and others | Small shelters $30 for four hours or $60 all day; larger shelters $150 for four hours; pavilions $240 for four hours or $480 all day (under 50 guests), $360/$720 for 50 or more | Reserve about two weeks ahead (the city's pages say 14 days in one place and 15 in another), up to six months ahead | St. Pete Parks & Rec |
| City of Clearwater pavilions | Cherry Harris Park and other rentable pavilions | Cherry Harris pavilion $50 | Pavilion rules list bounce houses, balloons and confetti as prohibited | myclearwater.com |
| Boyd Hill Nature Preserve (St. Petersburg) | Nature-themed party add-on | 30-minute animal meet-and-greet $50, or $100 with a bird of prey; room or shelter reserved separately | Check current availability | St. Pete Parks & Rec |
Pasco County
| Park system | What it is | Published fee | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasco County parks | Crews Lake and Jay B. Starkey pavilions; shelters countywide | $70 per day for pavilions, $40 for shelters, $25 for small shelters (2024 fee schedule, so confirm with the county); a 2.95% online card fee applies | Pavilions can be booked up to 90 days ahead. Bounce houses are allowed for birthday parties with vendor insurance approved in advance by the county's Risk Management office | Pasco reservations, fee schedule |
Posted shelter fees run from $25 a day (Pasco small shelter) to $720 (a St. Petersburg pavilion for 50 or more guests, all day), and most families land between $35 and $125 depending on the county and group size.
Can you play foam-blaster games at a Tampa Bay park? Each agency's own words
We read each agency's rules page or code on October 26, 2026. "Named" means the agency's text mentions Nerf or foam blasters directly. "Not named" means it doesn't, which is not the same as "allowed": ask the agency, and get the answer in writing if you can.
| Agency | What the agency's text says about blasters | Verdict | Who to call | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Tampa parks | "We DO NOT allow: ponies & petting zoos, amusement rides, trackless trains, horses, paintball, nerf activities or foam in City of Tampa Parks." Also: "Mobile gaming trucks are only allowed at specific locations, please call us for details." | Nerf named: not allowed | City of Tampa special events, 813-274-8184 | tampa.gov approved vendors list |
| Pinellas County parks | Prohibited: "Pinatas, Confetti, Aerosol String, Chalk, Nerf Guns, Pools, Water Guns or Water Slides." Also "Toys or Sports Equipment That Discharges Projectiles (Bows/Arrows, Paint Guns, Slingshots, Etc.)." Commercial use and special events need a permit, and balloons are banned. | Nerf Guns named: not allowed | Pinellas Parks & Conservation Resources, (727) 582-2100 | pinellas.gov park rules |
| Hillsborough County parks | County code Sec. 38-25(v)(1) bars "toy firearms" and similar items in park areas unless the visitor first obtains a permit from the Department. Paintball is prohibited in all parks. Foam-dart blasters are not named, and the code text we read does not define "toy firearms." | Not named: call the county | Hillsborough County Parks, (813) 829-2626 | Hillsborough County Code, Chapter 38, hcfl.gov rules |
| Pasco County parks | The parks rules page we read has no toy-gun or Nerf rule. County code Sec. 70-20 says "Weapons are prohibited on PRNR property" (code text quoted from a secondary summary of Municode, which blocked our fetch, so confirm with the county). Foam blasters are not named. | Not named: call the county | Pasco Parks, Recreation & Natural Resources, 727-847-2411 | Pasco rules and regulations |
| City of St. Petersburg parks | Code Sec. 21-37(5) bars any activity in a park "clearly prohibited by signs in that Park." Nerf and toy guns are not named in the ordinance. Inflatables and generators need liability insurance naming the city. | Not named: call the city | St. Petersburg Parks & Recreation, 727-893-7441 | St. Pete rentals page, St. Pete FAQs |
| City of Clearwater parks | The pavilion rules list bounce houses, balloons and confetti as prohibited and do not list Nerf. The park rules restrict organized activity involving "thrown or otherwise propelled objects" except in areas set aside for that purpose. | Not named, but a related rule applies: call the city | City of Clearwater Parks & Recreation (number on the city's park page) | Clearwater pavilion rules, park facility rules |
| City of Pinellas Park | A 2011 ordinance text bans "any toy or instrument that discharges projectiles" in parks. We could not confirm the current code, so confirm with the city. | Likely not allowed; current code unconfirmed | City of Pinellas Park Parks | Ordinance 3781 (2011) |
In plain terms: public parks in the City of Tampa and Pinellas County have said no to Nerf in so many words. For Hillsborough County, Pasco County, St. Petersburg and Clearwater, the written rules don't name foam blasters, so get an answer from the agency before you plan a Nerf party at a pavilion. A backyard, an HOA common area (with permission) or a private venue is the safest place for one in Tampa Bay.
Bounce houses at public parks
- City of Tampa: bounce houses are not allowed at Ballast Point, Capaz, Cypress Point, Fair Oaks, Julian B. Lane, Vila Brothers or Water Works parks, and the city's approved-vendors page sets approved-vendor, generator and weight requirements (tampa.gov).
- Hillsborough County: dry bounce houses are allowed at some parks through approved vendors (hcfl.gov).
- Pasco County: allowed for birthday parties with vendor insurance approved in advance (Pasco reservations).
- St. Petersburg: inflatables need liability insurance naming the city (St. Pete rentals).
- Clearwater pavilions: bounce houses are listed as prohibited (Clearwater).
- Pinellas County: the park rules ban balloons and require a permit for commercial use or special events (pinellas.gov).
When you need a roof: trampolines, skating, bowling, karts and escape rooms
On a 95-degree July Saturday, or when the storm is already on the radar, an air-conditioned party room is hard to beat. These places handle food, cleanup and the clock. The catch is a fixed time slot, a set guest count and weekend rooms that fill up.
Hillsborough County
| Venue | City | What it is | Published party price | Group size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Zone Tampa | Tampa | Trampoline park | Epic $320, Mega $390 for 10 jumpers; $32/$39 per extra jumper; 2-hour event; $150 minimum deposit | 10 jumpers | Sky Zone Tampa |
| Urban Air Adventure Park (New Tampa) | Tampa | Trampolines, warrior course, climbing | Small Squad $174.99 for 5; Unlimited Play $349.99 for 10, before fees; pizza extra | 5 or 10 | Urban Air |
| Pump It Up (Brandon) | Brandon | Private inflatable play area | Weekday $299 for 15 kids; weekend from $320 for 10; Deluxe and Ultimate cost more | 10 to 15 | Pump It Up pricing |
| Skateworld Tampa | Tampa | Roller skating | From $18 per child; packages $225, $270, $390; $50 deposit | 10 child minimum | Skateworld |
| K1 Speed Tampa Bay | Tampa | Indoor electric go-karts | Junior $65 per person ($75 Friday to Sunday); two races, food and drinks, medals, arcade card | 8 racers minimum | K1 Speed |
| Topgolf Tampa | Tampa | Hitting bays and games | Request a quote: the Tampa booking page does not list a youth party price | Per bay | Topgolf Tampa booking FAQ |
| Main Event | Lutz / Wesley Chapel | Bowling, laser tag, arcade, ropes course | Package prices vary by tier and date; request a quote | Per location | Main Event birthdays |
| Bowlero Tampa Bay | Tampa | Bowling and arcade | Not published; kids packages are customizable with bowling, arcade credits and food | Per package | Bowlero kids parties |
| Central Rock Gym Tampa | Tampa | Indoor climbing, staff-led | Not published; call 813-443-9856 | Per package | Central Rock Gym Tampa |
| 1UP Entertainment | Tampa (N Dale Mabry Hwy) | Bowling and simulator packages for children and teens | $399 (golf and sports simulator), $449 (bowling) or $549 (bowling plus an attraction), each for up to 12 guests; extra guests $40 on the bowling packages. Book 7 days ahead; 50% deposit; an 18% service charge and sales tax are extra. 813-595-7100 | Up to 12 | playat1up.com |
| The Escape Game Tampa | Tampa | Escape rooms | From $39 per person (6 to 8 guests), $36 (9 to 16), $34 (17 to 24) | 6 to 24 | The Escape Game |
| Can You Escape? | Tampa | Kids' escape rooms | $425 for up to 8 children plus 1 adult; $25 per extra player | 8 plus 1 adult | Can You Escape? |
| Escapology Tampa (Armature Works) | Tampa | Escape rooms | $39.99 per person; extra simultaneous rooms $10 per person | Per room | Escapology |
Pinellas County
| Venue | City | What it is | Published party price | Group size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Zone Clearwater | Clearwater | Trampoline park | Legendary $750, Ultimate $575, Supreme $450; the page also lists a Monday to Friday discount code | See venue | Sky Zone Clearwater |
| Tampa Bay Ice (Clearwater Ice Arena; also Oldsmar and Countryside) | Clearwater / Oldsmar | Ice skating | $399 for up to 10 guests; $499 for up to 15; skate rentals, soda, pizza, private room; $50 deposit | 10 or 15 | Tampa Bay Ice |
| Tampa Bay Grand Prix | Clearwater | Indoor go-karts | Junior from $42 per racer, adult $50; two private races and one hour of party room; 3-race $52/$62 | 5 racers minimum | Tampa Bay Grand Prix |
| Hey Seminole | Seminole | Bowling and arcade | $27.99 per person (bowling), $29.99 (bowling plus arcade); $75 deposit | 10 minimum | Hey Seminole |
| Catapult Adventure Park | St. Petersburg | Adventure park party | $425 (2 hours) or $515 (3 hours) for 10 participants; $725 or $800 for 20. Extra participants $39 or $49. $100 deposit. (727) 416-0400 | 10 or 20 | Catapult Adventure Park |
Pasco County
| Venue | City | What it is | Published party price | Group size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LaneGlo Bowl | New Port Richey | Bowling | $199.50 for up to 10 kids with arcade cards, pizza and soda; add-ons from $19.99 per child; about 2.5 hours | 10 | LaneGlo Bowl |
| SpinNations Skating Center | Port Richey | Roller skating | Star Party: $40 deposit plus $8.50 per child plus tax; free parent admission | 10 minimum | SpinNations |
| Pin Chasers | Zephyrhills | Bowling | All-inclusive kid parties for the first 12 guests; $50 deposit; total not published | 12 | Pin Chasers |
| Time Trap Escape Room | New Port Richey | Escape rooms | $29.95 per player; $24.95 for children | Per game | Time Trap |
For the littlest guests
- WonderGrounds Play Cafe (Wesley Chapel): an indoor play cafe at $299 on a weekday or $349 on a weekend for 10 kids (wondergroundsplaycafe.com).
- Pump It Up (Brandon): a private inflatable play area, $299 on a weekday for 15 kids, or from $320 for 10 on a weekend (Pump It Up pricing).
- We Rock the Spectrum Tampa: a sensory-friendly gym. The page doesn't publish a party price, so ask the gym (werockthespectrumtampa.com).
- Chuck E. Cheese (Clearwater, Tampa and Wesley Chapel): the Fun package is $99.99 for the birthday child plus five friends (2 hours of gameplay), with a $50 non-refundable deposit. Mega and Ultimate are priced per child, and the per-child prices aren't shown on the page, so confirm with the venue (Chuck E. Cheese Clearwater).
- Mad Science (mobile): a science show for little kids at $275 or children at $315, for up to 15 children, that comes to your venue (Mad Science Greater Tampa Bay).
Museums, aquariums and animals
For the kid who asks a hundred questions, these parties come with a host and something to learn.
| Venue | City / county | What it is | Published party price | Group size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glazer Children's Museum | Tampa (Hillsborough) | Children's museum | Play Party $400 (5 to 15 guests) or $500 (16 to 30); Play Party Plus $700 to $800; $20 per extra guest to 35 | 5 to 45 | Glazer birthdays |
| MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry) | Tampa (Hillsborough) | Science museum | $400 standard or $450 premium (adds pizza and drinks); members $300 / $350 | Up to 30 | MOSI birthdays |
| Great Explorations Children's Museum | St. Petersburg (Pinellas) | Children's museum | Basic $400 (members $350); Private package $800 | Up to 30 | Great Explorations |
| Clearwater Marine Aquarium | Clearwater (Pinellas) | Marine rescue aquarium | $599.95 for up to 12 guests; $39.95 to $42.95 each extra; 24 maximum | Up to 24 | Clearwater Marine Aquarium |
| The Florida Aquarium | Tampa (Hillsborough) | Aquarium | Non-members, 5 to 20 guests: Mini (1 hour) $425, Standard (2 hours) $610, Premium (3 hours) $950; member prices are lower; larger groups cost more (Premium for 51 to 60 guests $2,700); $150 non-refundable deposit; weekends | 5 to 60 | Florida Aquarium birthdays |
| ZooTampa at Lowry Park | Tampa (Hillsborough) | Zoo | Not published; request a quote at 813-935-8552 | Ask the zoo | ZooTampa birthdays |
| Busch Gardens Tampa Bay | Tampa (Hillsborough) | Theme park | $89.99 per person with a 15-guest minimum (at least $1,349.85 before tax and fees); includes one-day admission, parking and a meal | 15 minimum | Busch Gardens birthday package |
| Dave & Buster's (Westshore) | Tampa (Hillsborough) | Arcade and restaurant | "From $19.99 per person; prices vary by location" (national page); the Tampa price is not shown, so confirm with the venue | 10 to 20 guests | Dave & Buster's kids birthdays |
Ponies, ballgames and camp-style parties
If your child would rather meet a pony than a trampoline, Tampa Bay has some memorable options.
| Venue | City / county | What it is | Published party price | Group size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa Tarpons (Single-A baseball) | Tampa (Hillsborough) | Minor-league ball game party | From $21.50 per person (tax and fees included): 10 tickets, hats, two pizzas, bottomless soda or water; add-ons such as first pitch $32.25 | 10 minimum | Tarpons birthday party |
| Clearwater Threshers (Single-A baseball) | Clearwater (Pinellas) | Minor-league ball game suite | No set birthday price; party suites $836 (22 guests) or $1,140 (30 guests) Sunday to Thursday; weekends cost more | 22 or 30 | Threshers groups |
| HorsePower for Kids | Tampa area (Hillsborough) | Ranch parties with pony rides and petting animals | $295 to $950; closed July and August | See venue | HorsePower for Kids |
| R&R Ranch | Lithia (Hillsborough) | Barn party with petting zoo and playground | $295 for up to 15 children, three hours | Up to 15 | R&R Ranch |
| Camp Cristina (Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA) | Tampa area | YMCA camp-style parties for children | Zipline $300 or Rock Climbing $300 (up to 12 children, +$15 per child to 20); Ultimate Adventure $400 (up to 12); Horse Riding $360 members, $450 non-members (up to 12); Splash Bash Pool Party $220 up to 15 | Up to 12 to 15 | Camp Cristina parties |
Make-something parties
Crafts give you a party with a keepsake and very little cleanup on your end.
| Venue | City / county | What it is | Published party price | Group size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pottery Patch | Valrico (Hillsborough) | Pottery painting, about 90 minutes | $225, $240 or $250 for 8 painters depending on package, then $28 to $32 per extra painter; $50 non-refundable party fee | 8 painters | Pottery Patch parties |
| Color Me Mine Tampa | Tampa (Hillsborough) | Ceramics painting | $10 studio fee per painter plus pottery from $25; the studio page lists no party total, so ask for a party quote | Ask the studio | Color Me Mine Tampa Q&A |
| Painting with a Twist (South Tampa) | Tampa (Hillsborough) | Guided painting | $30 to $50 per painter by day, time and surface | 8 paid seats Monday to Thursday; 10 Friday to Sunday | Painting with a Twist |
| Practically Pikasso | St. Petersburg (Pinellas) | Pottery painting; mobile parties too | Mobile Pinellas option $125 plus the chosen package | Mobile: 16 painters | Practically Pikasso |
| Build-A-Bear Workshop (International Plaza) | Tampa (Hillsborough) | Build-your-own stuffed animal | $30, $40 or $50 per child by package | 5 guest minimum | Build-A-Bear |
Splash pads, pools and water play
From April through October, water play is a natural fit for a Tampa Bay party. Public splash pads are an easy fit for a hot afternoon, but they aren't party venues, so plan food and cake somewhere else.
- City of Tampa splash pads: the city lists ten, at Anderson Park, Ballast Point Park, Cotanchobee Fort Brooke Park, Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Fair Oaks Park, Giddens Park, Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park, Perry Harvey Sr. Park, Springhill Park and Water Works Park. Most run 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from April to October and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from November to March; Curtis Hixon runs until 10 p.m. and Julian B. Lane and Water Works until 9 p.m. in season. All shut off when it drops below 40 degrees (tampa.gov, read October 26, 2026). The page lists no admission fee and no party reservations.
- Hillsborough County splash pads: ten county sites, including All Persons Rotary Park, Carrollwood Village Park, Miller Park & Life Center and Kenly Park & Recreation Center. Hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. from April to October and 9 a.m. to dusk from November to March. There's no lifeguard, children need adult supervision, and food, beverages, glass, animals and electrical devices stay 50 feet from the splash pad (hcfl.gov, read October 26, 2026). Pack lunch for a nearby shelter, not the splash pad.
- A pool party with a host: Camp Cristina's Splash Bash Pool Party is $220 for up to 15 (Camp Cristina parties).
- Know the rules: Pinellas County's park rules list pools, water guns and water slides as prohibited (pinellas.gov), and Clearwater's pavilion rules prohibit bounce houses (Clearwater). Water play is mostly a backyard or private-venue idea.
- Backyard inflatables: Amir's Bounce House (St. Petersburg) rents inflatables and says delivery is free in St. Petersburg and the Tampa Bay area, with 48 hours' cancellation notice. The FAQ page we read doesn't publish a price, so call (727) 656-9640 (amirsbouncehouse.com). It isn't a Nerf provider.
Someone else runs the show: hosted and mobile parties
If you'd rather be a guest at your own party, these companies bring the activity or the host to you.
- MGR Party (Carrollwood base) brings a game truck, laser tag or bumper balls (no Nerf listed): $439 for 2 hours, +$149 for a second service and $99 per extra hour. Equipment, setup, teardown, staff and insurance are included, a travel charge is possible and a 50% deposit applies; it serves about 50 miles from its base (MGR Party pricing).
- Level Up Laser Tag Tampa: hosted laser tag, "also offering Nerf Wars." No price on the page; up to 9 bunkers, 12 guns and headsets and a game coach for laser tag (leveluplasertagtampa.com).
- Mad Science and Practically Pikasso (above) both come to you.
- Nerf and laser tag crews are in the next section, with prices side by side.
Nerf parties at home and from a hosted crew
Some kids just want to run. A game with a few friends in the yard can be the best party of the year, and it lets you set the time, the food and the guest list. The trade-off is that you, or a helpful aunt, are the referee, unless you hire a crew. Because the City of Tampa and Pinellas County parks both say no to Nerf in so many words, most Tampa Bay Nerf parties happen in a backyard, a garage or a private venue.
Our pick
Our pick for active kids
Birthday Battle Box is our own product, so here's the plain version. It's a shipped, do-it-yourself Nerf party kit that you rent for 7 days. Everything's in one box: one Nerf Strongarm blaster per player plus two backup Strongarms, 1,000 foam darts, safety glasses for every player, team pinnies, a laminated game guide with 7 game cards, favors, camo netting, and a reusable box with a prepaid UPS return label (fact sheet). Setup takes minutes: no batteries and no assembly (how it works).
| 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 |
- How it gets to Tampa Bay: we only ship, from Richmond, Virginia. There's no Florida location and no pickup spot, and delivery availability is checked using your ZIP and party date (Tampa Bay page). 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 box is 18 x 14 x 14 inches and 30 lb.
- Your rental week: the rental is 7 days. The site's FAQ describes arrival by the Thursday before your party and a return drop-off at UPS the following Thursday, and the order page shows the earliest date available for your party (FAQ, order page).
- Who runs it: you do. There's no host or staff; the 7 games (including medic, capture the flag, recover the loot and zombies) are on the laminated guide and listed on the games page. The kit uses foam darts, with glasses on every player and an adult referee (safety guide).
- If plans change: lost darts are free, a destroyed blaster is $35, other gear is charged at replacement cost only if it's destroyed or not returned, you can cancel 14 or more days ahead for a full refund, and 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 (terms, FAQ).
- Before you order: our fact sheet doesn't publish the play space you need or a party length yet. Check the fact sheet, then confirm with bookings@birthdaybattlebox.com before you order.
- When someone else fits better: if you'd rather not referee, or your guest list runs past 12 (the site doesn't publish options beyond 12), a hosted crew below is the better call.
Nerf and blaster providers that serve Tampa Bay
If your child wants a Nerf party, there are four ways to get one here: a hosted party where a company brings the play area and runs the game, an equipment rental you run yourself, a peer-to-peer local pickup listing, or a shipped kit (ours, above). The table lists the providers we could verify on their own pages that say they serve Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco. Providers based outside the three counties that don't list Tampa Bay service are left out.
| Provider | Type | Published price | What the page says is included | Service area | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pop-A-Nerf Entertainment | Hosted, enclosed play area | $550 to $595 for 1 to 15 participants, 2 hours (pricing page $595, FAQ $550; larger groups cost more) | Nerf blasters, goggles, 1,000 rounds, team flags, 4 battle barriers, enclosed play area, a trainer and referee for the full 2 hours; $175 minimum deposit per the FAQ | "As far North as Springhill, FL and South as far as Port Charlotte, FL," east to Orlando and west to St. Petersburg | Pricing, FAQ |
| Laser Ops Mobile (shares a booking phone number with Rolling Video Games of Tampa) | Hosted, choose laser tag or Nerf | $479 Monday to Thursday, $499 Friday to Sunday, 2 hours; $129 per extra hour; travel surcharge possible | Laser taggers or Nerf equipment and foam darts, up to 20 players at once | Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando; free within 20 miles of Tampa 33607, $30 at 21 to 40 miles, $50 at 41 to 50 miles | Laser Ops Mobile, service area |
| Freedom Fun USA | Hosted, game coach | $299 for the Nerf Wars package: 1 hour included, +$100 per extra hour | 10 blasters, 20 darts per player, 10 pairs of eyewear, 4 barricades; 30% deposit; free rescheduling per the page | Sarasota and Tampa Bay (Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview named) | Freedom Fun Nerf Wars |
| Holiday Spirit Tampa | Equipment setup, 4-hour rental | $250 day, $300 night with blacklights and LED lighting (both prices confirmed by phone on October 26, 2026) | 8 automatic Nerf guns, 8 clips, 8 wrist holders, 8 face masks, 500 foam bullets, battlefield shields and drums, table and chairs for 8. The page doesn't say whether a host comes; staff said delivery "depends on the mileage" (no fee or radius given) | Tampa | Party setups |
| Charley's Party Rentals (listed on Nably, Seminole) | Self-service pickup | $50 per event, plus a $20 refundable deposit | 25 Nerf guns, 250 darts, 6 battle barriers; add-ons such as 25 more darts ($5); pickup only, you return it yourself | Seminole, Pinellas County | Nably listing |
| Mobile Gaming Events | Hosted, attendant | Not published on the page; a phone call on Oct. 26, 2026 covered Orlando and South Florida service only | Action Tag (10 pump-action blasters) or Power Tag (10 battery blasters): 2 hours, 6 inflatable obstacles, 10 pairs of safety glasses, 1 attendant | Its page lists Tampa Bay as served, but the company confirmed only Orlando and South Florida by phone, so confirm with the company. Phone is a South Florida number | Nerf rentals |
How the options compare, on the published facts:
- Hosted parties ($299 at Freedom Fun USA to $595 at Pop-A-Nerf, for 1 to 2 hours) suit you if you want someone else to run the game and clean up. Most bring their own play area, and most price by the hour.
- Equipment-only and self-service options cost less. Holiday Spirit Tampa lists $250 to $300 for a 4-hour setup. The Nably listing for Charley's Party Rentals is $50 for the day, the lowest price we found, but it's pickup only in Seminole, so you handle the drive, the return and the cleanup, and the listing's 250 darts are far fewer than a 1,000-dart kit.
- A shipped kit suits families who don't want to drive, don't need a host at a backyard party, or want the gear for a long weekend. Ours rents for 7 days at $199 for 8 players, which is less than every other priced option in this table except the $50 pickup listing (fact sheet). It doesn't come with a host.
- Laser Ops Mobile and Rolling Video Games of Tampa list the same booking phone number, but business filings name separate companies (see the questions below), so confirm who you're booking. We show only Laser Ops Mobile's published price.
- 4Kay Events has a Tampa page for Nerf party rentals that, according to a secondary summary of the page (confirm with the company), connects you with local operators for same-day quotes. It's a marketplace rather than a rental company (4Kay Events).
Ask any Nerf provider the same questions: what happens to lost darts, how much space is needed, how long setup takes, what the rain plan is and what safety gear is included. Most Tampa Bay pages we read don't answer them.
What it costs, side by side (and the math for 12 kids)
Prices below are the posted ones, before Florida sales tax and any fees. Where a business doesn't post a group price, we don't guess.
If 12 kids come, the posted prices work out to roughly this (our math from each listing, cheapest first; extras are the listed per-guest fees):
- YMCA Camp Cristina Splash Bash: $220 for up to 15 (Camp Cristina), about $18.33 each for 12.
- Birthday Battle Box (our kit): $259 for the 12-player size (fact sheet), about $21.58 each, free shipping both ways, no host.
- Pump It Up weekday: $299 covers up to 15 kids (Pump It Up), about $24.92 each for 12.
- Mad Science at your venue: $315 for children (Mad Science), $26.25 each.
- Pottery Patch: $225 to $250 for 8 painters plus $28 to $32 for each of 4 extras (Pottery Patch), about $337 to $378.
- Sky Zone Tampa: $320 to $390 for 10 jumpers plus $32 or $39 for each of 2 extras (Sky Zone Tampa), about $384 to $468.
- Glazer Children's Museum: $400 for 5 to 15 guests (Glazer), about $33.33 each.
- Laser Ops Mobile (hosted): $479 to $499 for 2 hours (Laser Ops Mobile), about $39.92 to $41.58 each.
- Tampa Bay Ice: $499 for up to 15 guests (Tampa Bay Ice), about $41.58 each.
- Pop-A-Nerf (hosted): $550 to $595 for 1 to 15 participants (Pop-A-Nerf), about $45.83 to $49.58 each.
- Clearwater Marine Aquarium: $599.95 for up to 12 guests (CMA), about $50.00 each.
Per-child figures divide each published price by the number of kids shown. Tax, deposits, food and tips aren't included.
| Party type | Published cost | Per child, from published prices (math shown) | Guests | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter only (you bring everything) | $25 to $720 per day, by agency and shelter size | Not per child: a $60 shelter shared by 10 kids is $6.00 each, before food | Up to 30 to 150 | Most of the day (e.g. 8 a.m. to sunset in Tampa) | Pasco, Tampa, St. Pete |
| Skating rink | From $8.50 (SpinNations, per child plus $40 deposit) to $18 per child (Skateworld); $225 to $390 packages | $8.50 (SpinNations) to $18.00 (Skateworld) per child, as listed | 10 child minimum | See venue | SpinNations, Skateworld |
| Indoor play (Pump It Up, WonderGrounds) | $299 to $349 | Pump It Up: $299 / 15 = $19.93 (weekday), from $320 / 10 = $32.00 (weekend). WonderGrounds: $299 / 10 = $29.90, $349 / 10 = $34.90 | 10 to 15 kids | 2 hours | Pump It Up, WonderGrounds |
| Trampoline park | $174.99 for 5 (Urban Air); $320 to $390 for 10 (Sky Zone Tampa); $349.99 for 10 (Urban Air) | Sky Zone: $320 / 10 = $32.00 to $390 / 10 = $39.00. Urban Air: $174.99 / 5 = about $35.00; $349.99 / 10 = about $35.00 | 5 to 10 jumpers | 2 hours (Sky Zone) | Sky Zone Tampa, Urban Air |
| Bowling | $27.99 to $29.99 per person (Seminole); $199.50 for 10 kids (New Port Richey) | $27.99 to $29.99 per person (Seminole); LaneGlo $199.50 / 10 = $19.95 | 10 | About 2 to 2.5 hours | Hey Seminole, LaneGlo |
| Children's museum | $400 to $500 (Glazer, Great Explorations, MOSI) | At 10 kids: Glazer $400 / 10 = $40.00; MOSI $400 / 10 = $40.00 to $450 / 10 = $45.00; Great Explorations $400 / 10 = $40.00 | Up to 30 | 1.5 hours (Glazer, Great Explorations) | Glazer, Great Explorations, MOSI |
| Aquarium | $425 to $950 for 5 to 20 guests (Florida Aquarium, non-members); $599.95 for up to 12 (Clearwater Marine Aquarium) | Clearwater Marine Aquarium: $599.95 / 12 = about $50.00. Florida Aquarium: not computed, tiers by guest count are on its page | 5 to 24 | 1 to 3 hours (Florida Aquarium) | Florida Aquarium, Clearwater Marine Aquarium |
| Go-karts | From $42 per junior (Tampa Bay Grand Prix); $65 per junior (K1 Speed) | $42 (Tampa Bay Grand Prix) to $65 (K1 Speed) per junior, as listed | 5 or 8 minimum | Two races plus party room | Tampa Bay Grand Prix, K1 Speed |
| Escape room | $39 to $39.99 per person; $425 flat for up to 8 kids | The Escape Game: from $39 per person. Can You Escape?: $425 / 8 = $53.13 | 6 to 24 | Per room | The Escape Game, Can You Escape? |
| Pottery / painting | $225 to $250 for 8 painters (Pottery Patch); $30 to $50 per painter (Painting with a Twist) | Pottery Patch: $225 / 8 = $28.13 to $250 / 8 = $31.25. Painting with a Twist: $30 to $50 per painter | 8 to 10 minimum | About 90 minutes (Pottery Patch) | Pottery Patch, Painting with a Twist |
| Mobile science show | $275 to $315 for up to 15 children | $315 / 12 = $26.25 (children); $275 / 12 = $22.92 (little kids) | Up to 15 | See Mad Science | Mad Science |
| YMCA camp-style party | $220 to $450 | At 12 kids: $220 / 12 = $18.33 (Splash Bash) to $450 / 12 = $37.50 (Horse Riding, non-members) | 12 to 15 (up to 20 with extra fees) | See YMCA | Camp Cristina |
| Self-service Nerf pickup (Seminole listing) | $50 plus $20 refundable deposit | Not computed: the listing's player count is not stated here | Per listing | Per rental day | Nably |
| Equipment-only Nerf setup (Holiday Spirit Tampa) | $250 day, $300 night | $250 / 8 = $31.25 (day); $300 / 8 = $37.50 (night) | Gear for 8 per page | 4 hours | Holiday Spirit Tampa |
| Hosted mobile Nerf or laser tag at your home | $299 to $595 | At 10 kids: Freedom Fun $299 / 10 = $29.90; Laser Ops $479 / 10 = $47.90 to $499 / 10 = $49.90; Pop-A-Nerf $550 / 10 = $55.00 to $595 / 10 = $59.50 | Up to 15 to 20 per page | 1 to 2 hours | Freedom Fun, Laser Ops Mobile, Pop-A-Nerf |
| Mobile game truck (MGR Party) | $439 | Not computed: group size is not stated here | See MGR page | 2 hours | MGR Party |
| Theme park package (Busch Gardens) | $89.99 per person, 15 minimum (at least $1,349.85 before fees) | $89.99 per person, as listed | 15 minimum | Park day | Busch Gardens |
| Nerf party at home: Birthday Battle Box (shipped DIY kit) | $199 for 8 players, $259 for 12; free shipping both ways | $199 / 8 = $24.88; $259 / 12 = $21.58, with shipping free both ways | 8 or 12 players | 7-day rental, no host or staff | Fact sheet |
Birthday Battle Box is a do-it-yourself kit: no host, no staff and no pickup. Shipping details are in "Our pick for active kids" above. Per-child figures divide each published price by the group size shown; nothing is estimated.
Choosing a date, a calm countdown and keeping the budget in check
Heat, storms and the calendar
- Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Have a rain or storm date for any outdoor party and ask each venue about its weather-cancellation policy. Hillsborough County requires written cancellation at least two weeks ahead for shelter rentals (hcfl.gov).
- The easiest outdoor months are generally late fall through spring, when heat and afternoon storms are less of a risk (general climate guidance, not from a venue page). In summer, a morning start or a fully indoor party is kinder to everyone.
- Plan for the drive. If guests come from both sides of the bay, a venue near I-275 or I-4 is easier than one that needs a bridge crossing at the end of the school day, and a mid-morning weekend start leaves guests more room for the drive.
- School-break weekends fill first. Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco schools take different breaks, so a date that's free in one county can be a travel weekend in another.
2026-27 school breaks for Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco
| District | Thanksgiving | Winter break | Spring break | Other days off students | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County Public Schools | Nov. 23 to 27 | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 (Jan. 4 also a non-student day; students return Jan. 5) | Mar. 22 to 26 (Mar. 29 also a non-student day; students return Mar. 30) | Oct. 12, Nov. 11, Feb. 12, Feb. 15, Mar. 1, Apr. 16 | District calendar as published by EduCounty (third-party; confirm with the district) |
| Pinellas County Schools | Nov. 21 to 29 | Dec. 19 to Jan. 3 (Jan. 4 also no school; second semester begins Jan. 5) | Mar. 13 to 21 | Oct. 12, Nov. 11, Feb. 15, Mar. 26, Apr. 23 | Pinellas County Schools calendar |
| Pasco County Schools | Nov. 23 to 27 | Dec. 21 to Jan. 1 (Jan. 4 teacher planning day; students return Jan. 5) | Mar. 22 to 26 (Mar. 29 teacher planning day) | Oct. 12 (teacher planning day) | Pasco calendar, board approved 11/4/2025 |
Pinellas spring break starts about a week and a half before Hillsborough's and Pasco's, which matters if guests come from more than one county. If you're thinking about a shipped kit for a long school-break weekend, check your ZIP and party date for the earliest available weekend (fact sheet).
A calm countdown
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 3 to 4 months out | Pick a date away from school breaks if you can. Book popular venues and park shelters: City of Tampa shelters open up to a year ahead, Pinellas shelters up to a year, and Pasco pavilions about 90 days out |
| 6 to 8 weeks out | Send invitations (our free invitation maker tracks RSVPs and player counts); book weekend slots at trampoline parks, museums and other popular venues |
| 3 to 4 weeks out | Final headcount, food and cake orders. The Florida Aquarium asks for at least 3 weeks. Confirm your rain plan (garage, covered patio or indoor venue) and, if you're using a park, the agency's answer on blasters and bounce houses |
| At least 1 week out | If you want a Nerf kit, reserve it. Book at least a week ahead |
| The week of | Confirm the guest list and allergies, and read the game guide if you have a kit (the site's FAQ describes arrival by the Thursday before your party) |
| Party day | Cake first or last, water bottles, a shaded spot to rest and sunscreen |
| After | Return anything borrowed. For a kit, the site's FAQ describes a UPS drop-off the following Thursday with the prepaid label in the box |
Keeping the budget in check
- Count the extras before you compare. Sky Zone adds $32 or $39 for each extra jumper, 1UP adds $40 per extra guest on its bowling packages, Can You Escape? adds $25 per extra player, and Florida sales tax, service charges (1UP lists 18%) and card fees (Pasco lists 2.95%) sit on top.
- Use a shelter for food, not for everything. A $35 Pinellas or $40 Hillsborough shelter covers cake and pizza for a crowd, then a short activity does the rest.
- Choose a weekday or a smaller group where venues price that way: Pump It Up lists $299 on a weekday against $320 for 10 on a weekend, and WonderGrounds is $299 on a weekday against $349.
- Match the activity to the kids. A shorter, simpler party for a younger child often costs less and goes more smoothly.
Questions Tampa Bay parents ask
How much does a kids' birthday party cost in Tampa Bay?
It depends on the format. Posted prices start at $25 a day for a small Pasco shelter and $35 at Pinellas, then run $174.99 at Urban Air (5 guests) to $400 at the Glazer Children's Museum (5 to 15 guests), $425 to $950 at The Florida Aquarium, and $89.99 per person at Busch Gardens (15 minimum). Hosted Nerf and laser tag parties list at $299 to $595 for 1 to 2 hours (Freedom Fun USA, Pop-A-Nerf). Divided by guests, most indoor venue parties come to roughly $20 to $45 per child and hosted Nerf parties to about $30 to $60 (our math, in the cost table above). Tax, fees and food are often extra.
What is a Nerf party?
A Nerf party is a birthday where kids split into teams and play foam-dart blaster games with safety glasses on, such as capture the flag, medic and team elimination. A company can host it, or you can run it yourself with rented gear.
Can we have a Nerf party at a Tampa Bay park?
Not at City of Tampa parks: the city's list of things it does not allow includes "nerf activities or foam in City of Tampa Parks" (tampa.gov). Pinellas County's park rules list "Nerf Guns" as prohibited (pinellas.gov). Hillsborough County, Pasco County, St. Petersburg and Clearwater do not name Nerf in the rules we read, so call the agency first and ask for the answer in writing. A backyard or a private venue is the safest place for a Nerf party in Tampa Bay.
What do Hillsborough County's park rules say about toy guns and Nerf blasters?
County code Sec. 38-25(v)(1) bars "toy firearms" and similar items in park areas unless you first obtain a permit from the Department (Hillsborough County Code, Chapter 38). Foam-dart blasters are not named, and the code text we read does not define "toy firearms." Call Hillsborough County Parks at (813) 829-2626 and ask whether a foam-dart party needs a permit.
Do Pasco, St. Petersburg and Clearwater parks allow Nerf blasters?
None of them names Nerf in the text we read. Pasco's rules page has no toy-gun rule, and county code Sec. 70-20 says "Weapons are prohibited on PRNR property" (quoted from a secondary summary of Municode, so confirm with the county at 727-847-2411). St. Petersburg's code Sec. 21-37(5) bars activity "clearly prohibited by signs in that Park" (St. Pete Parks & Rec); call 727-893-7441. Clearwater restricts organized activity with "thrown or otherwise propelled objects" outside designated areas (Clearwater). "Not named" is not "allowed," so ask before you plan a Nerf party at a pavilion.
Can I use a bounce house at a Tampa Bay park?
It depends on the agency. The City of Tampa bars bounce houses at Ballast Point, Capaz, Cypress Point, Fair Oaks, Julian B. Lane, Vila Brothers and Water Works parks, and requires approved vendors elsewhere (tampa.gov). Hillsborough County allows dry bounce houses at some parks through approved vendors (hcfl.gov). Pasco County allows them with pre-approved insurance (Pasco). St. Petersburg needs liability insurance naming the city, and Clearwater lists bounce houses as prohibited at its pavilions.
What's the cheapest way to host a kids' party in Tampa Bay?
A backyard party, or a small shelter ($25 a day at Pasco or $35 at Pinellas, at the smallest published tiers) with your own food and games. For a skating party, SpinNations lists $8.50 per child plus a $40 deposit. A self-service Nerf pickup listing in Seminole is $50 per event. Ask each venue what's included before you compare.
Which Tampa Bay parties work for toddlers and preschoolers?
WonderGrounds Play Cafe in Wesley Chapel lists $299 on a weekday or $349 on a weekend for 10 kids. Pump It Up in Brandon lists $299 on a weekday for 15 kids. We Rock the Spectrum Tampa is sensory-friendly (call for pricing), and Mad Science offers a $275 show for little kids.
Where can we hold a party for a whole class in Tampa Bay?
The Glazer Children's Museum lists $500 for 16 to 30 guests and takes up to 45. Pump It Up lists $299 on a weekday for 15, and a Hillsborough large shelter is $125 for 61 to 150 people. The Escape Game handles 6 to 24 guests from $34 per person at the largest tier.
What should we do if it storms on party day?
Summer afternoon storms are common, so book a morning slot or have an indoor backup such as a trampoline park, museum or bowling alley. Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, so plan a rain date for outdoor parties. Hillsborough County requires written cancellation at least two weeks ahead for shelter rentals (hcfl.gov); ask any other venue for its weather policy when you book.
When should I book a Tampa Bay party venue?
Plan 6 to 8 weeks ahead for weekend slots at popular venues, and sooner for school-break weekends. The Florida Aquarium asks for at least 3 weeks, City of Tampa shelters can be reserved up to a year ahead (tampa.gov), and Pasco pavilions up to 90 days ahead.
When are the 2026-27 school breaks in Tampa Bay?
Hillsborough and Pasco: Thanksgiving break Nov. 23 to 27, winter break Dec. 21 to Jan. 1, spring break Mar. 22 to 26. Pinellas: Thanksgiving break Nov. 21 to 29, winter break Dec. 19 to Jan. 3, spring break Mar. 13 to 21. Sources are in the date section above; confirm with your district.
Can someone run a Nerf party for us in Tampa Bay?
Yes. Hosted parties list at $299 to $595 for 1 to 2 hours, Holiday Spirit Tampa lists an equipment setup at $250 to $300 (confirmed by phone on October 26, 2026), and a Nably listing in Seminole offers pickup at $50. Ask each provider about space, lost darts and a rain plan.
Is Pop-A-Nerf $550 or $595?
Pop-A-Nerf's own pages disagree. Its pricing page lists $595 for 1 to 15 participants for a 2-hour event, and its FAQ lists $550 for the same group size. Ask Pop-A-Nerf which price applies to your date before you pay a deposit.
Are Laser Ops Mobile and Rolling Video the same company?
Not confirmed. Their sites list the same booking phone number, 813-445-1145, but a search of Florida business records returned different legal entities: Rolling Video Games of Tampa LLC and Laser Entertainment Group, Inc., which runs Laser Ops. They may be partners rather than one company, so confirm who you're booking. This guide shows only Laser Ops Mobile's published price.
Is Birthday Battle Box based in Tampa Bay, and how does it get here?
No. Birthday Battle Box is our own shipped, do-it-yourself Nerf kit, sent from Richmond, VA, with no Florida location and no pickup. It's $199 for 8 players or $259 for 12, with a 7-day rental, free shipping both ways and no host or staff. 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. Details are on the Tampa Bay page.
What if it rains before a Birthday Battle Box party?
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). Once the kit is in your hands, a garage, covered patio or cleared living room works for the games. If you use a public park for the cake, ask the agency about its weather policy for shelters.
Sources
Every price on this page links to the page it came from; this is the full list, grouped by topic. Pages marked "read October 26, 2026" in the text were fetched that day; for any venue or agency, confirm with the venue before you pay a deposit.
Nerf and mobile providers
- https://www.popanerf.com/pricing
- https://www.popanerf.com/faq
- https://laseropsmobile.com/laser-tag-parties/
- https://laseropsmobile.com/service-area/
- https://rollingvideotampa.com
- https://laseropsmobile.com/about-us/
- https://www.bizprofile.net/fl/tampa/rolling-video-games-of (secondary summary of Florida business records; confirm with the company)
- https://www.freedomfunusa.com/category/nerf-wars-sarasota-florida
- https://holidayspirittampa.com/party-setups/
- https://nably.co/listing/133-nerf-war-party
- https://mobilegamingevents.com/nerf-war-battle-rentals
- https://leveluplasertagtampa.com/
- https://mgrparty.com/pricing.html
- https://4kayevents.com/rentals/nerf-party-rental/tampa-fl
Birthday Battle Box
- https://www.birthdaybattlebox.com/facts
- https://www.birthdaybattlebox.com/faq
- https://www.birthdaybattlebox.com/games
- https://www.birthdaybattlebox.com/how-it-works
- https://www.birthdaybattlebox.com/locations/florida
- https://www.birthdaybattlebox.com/kids-birthday-party-ideas-tampa-bay-hillsborough-pinellas-pasco
- https://www.birthdaybattlebox.com/order
- https://www.birthdaybattlebox.com/safety
- https://www.birthdaybattlebox.com/terms
Park agencies
- https://www.tampa.gov/special-events-coordination/programs/picnic-shelters
- https://www.tampa.gov/special-events-coordination/programs/picnic-shelters/approved-vendors-list
- https://hcfl.gov/residents/parks-and-leisure/parks/rent-picnic-shelters-and-meeting-rooms
- https://hcfl.gov/residents/parks-and-leisure/outdoor-recreation/rules-and-expectations
- https://pinellas.gov/park-rules/
- https://pinellas.gov/special-events-weddings/
- https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/rentals/parks___preserves.php
- https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/connect/faqs.php
- https://www.myclearwater.com/My-Government/0-City-Departments/Special-Events/Get-an-Event-Permit/Rent-a-Park-Pavilion
- https://www.pascocountyfl.gov/services/parks_recreation_and_natural_resources/online_reservations_programs_and_classes.php
- https://www.pascocountyfl.gov/services/parks_recreation_and_natural_resources/rules_and_regulations.php
- https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/activities-recreation/aquatics/splash-pads
- https://hcfl.gov/residents/parks-and-leisure/outdoor-recreation/splash-pads
- https://cms1files.revize.com/pasco/Documents/Services/Parks%20Recreation%20and%20Natural%20Resources/2024%20FINAL%20PRNR%20Facility%20Use%20Policy%20and%20Fee%20Schedule.pdf
- https://library.municode.com/fl/hillsborough_county/codes/code_of_ordinances%2C_part_a?nodeId=HICOCOORLAPAGEOR_CH38PARE
- https://mcclibraryfunctions.azurewebsites.us/api/ordinanceDownload/14223/519105/pdf?forceDownload=true
- https://www.myclearwaterparks.com/About-Us/Park-Facility-Rules
School calendars
- https://www.educounty.net/calendars/florida/hillsborough-county-public-schools/
- https://www.pcsb.org/calendars2/2026-2027-calendars/2026-2027-student-calendar
- https://www.pasco.k12.fl.us/library/home/calendar_26_27.pdf
Venues and attractions
- https://www.skyzone.com/tampa/parties/
- https://www.skyzone.com/clearwater/parties/
- https://www.urbanair.com/florida-new-tampa/kids-birthday-parties/
- https://www.pumpitupparty.com/brandon-fl/birthday-parties/pricing/
- https://www.unitedskates.com/skateworld/kid-parties/
- https://www.k1speed.com/tampa-bay-location/kids-birthday-party-place.html
- https://topgolf.com/us/tampa/plan-an-event/booking-faq/
- https://www.mainevent.com/birthdays/packages/
- https://www.bowlero.com/location/bowlero-tampa-bay/parties/kids-parties
- https://centralrockgym.com/tampa/
- https://theescapegame.com/tampa/parties-and-events/
- https://can-you-escape.com/kids-escape-room-parties-tampa/
- https://www.escapology.com/en/tampa-armature-works-fl/packages/birthday-party
- https://tampabayice.com/events-2/birthday-parties/
- https://tampabaygp.com/groups-parties/birthday-parties/
- https://www.heyseminole.com/birthday
- https://www.potterypatchstudio.com/parties
- https://tampa.colormemine.com/qas-of-our-studio/
- https://www.paintingwithatwist.com/studio/tampa/partyinfo/
- https://practicallypikasso.com/parties/
- https://www.buildabear.com/book-a-party.html
- https://greatertampabay.madscience.org/parents-birthdayparties
- https://glazermuseum.org/birthdays/
- https://mosi.org/program/birthday-parties/
- https://greatex.org/birthdayparties/
- https://www.wondergroundsplaycafe.com/birthday
- https://www.cmaquarium.org/plan-event/birthday-parties/
- https://www.flaquarium.org/news-events/host-an-event/birthday-parties/
- https://zootampa.org/birthday-parties/
- https://buschgardens.com/tampa/tickets/birthday-party-package/
- https://www.chuckecheese.com/clearwater-fl/birthday-parties/
- https://www.daveandbusters.com/us/en/celebrate/kids-birthday
- https://werockthespectrumtampa.com/birthday-parties/
- https://www.milb.com/tampa/tickets/birthdayparty
- https://www.milb.com/clearwater/tickets/groups
- https://www.horsepowerforkids.com/what-we-offer/parties
- https://rrranchlithia.com/pony-parties
- https://tampaymca.org/programs/children-teens/birthday-parties-camp-cristina
- https://laneglocenters.com/laneglobowl/youth-birthday-parties/
- https://spinnations-skating-center.square.site/product/star-party-deposit/5
- https://pinchasers.net/book-party/
- https://www.timetrapescaperoom.com/parties.html
- https://amirsbouncehouse.com/faq/
- https://catapultadventureparkstpetersburg.com/birthday-packages/
- https://hcfl.gov/residents/parks-and-leisure/outdoor-recreation/splash-pads
- https://playat1up.com/events/kids-teens-parties/
- https://www.stpeteparksrec.org/programs___events/nature_by_request.php
- https://www.tampa.gov/parks-and-recreation/activities-recreation/aquatics/splash-pads
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