Party venues that we love!
One of the most common conversations we have with parents is regarding the size of their space and where I recommend they hold their party - especially when the weather becomes unpredictable!
Here are our top picks for party venues around Hamilton and the Waikato region. These are either places that we love performing at, or options that have been sent in by fellow parents!
The Olde Creamery Cafe - This stunning boutique venue has a specialised children’s high tea menu and you can host a high tea under the trees, in one of their gorgeous courtyards or upstairs in their rustically designed cafe. We personally have hosted countless princess high teas here and it is always a magical experience.
https://www.oldecreamery.co.nz/
Woodlands Estate - Homestead, Gardens and Venue - another absolutely gorgeous venue that looks like it’s right out of a fairytale. They have lots of different options - from intimate coffee catch ups in the cafe to elaborate celebrations in their function room (where we had the best time hosting our Enchanted Christmas Ball!). For large functions, we also recommend Zealong Tea Estate and Zenders Cafe!
https://www.zenders.nz/zenderscelebrations
The Glenview Community Centre - this is one of our favourites, but we also recommend checking out local halls for your area! This is such a great wet weather option for rainy day parties where little ones can still run around to their heart's content. Sometimes there is even room for a bouncy castle!
http://glenviewcommunitycentre.co.nz/hire.php
Melville Hall is another fantastic local space. And with their recent refurbishment, it is absolutely stunning to host events!
Lists of local community halls:
https://www.waipadc.govt.nz/your-waipa/ourfacilities/community-halls
https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/recreation/community-halls
For those who have little ones that just want to run and play, look no further than Chipmunks Playland and Cafe. They also have party rooms available to hire with different theme and catering options. Bonus: kids can burn off all that energy whilst grown ups can sit back with a coffee 😉
Similar choices are Ninja Valley and Leap!
https://chipmunksplayland.co.nz/hamilton/
https://www.ninjavalley.co.nz/parties-events
And to make your party planning life even easier, we have compiled a list of the local Waikato venues we have performed in over the past year! The following venues are absolutely amazing for children’s birthday parties:
Cornerstone Alpaca Farm
https://www.cornerstonestud.co.nz/functions-at-granero.html
Fencourt Hall - Cambridge
https://www.waipadc.govt.nz/your-waipa/ourfacilities/community-halls
Cambridge Town Hall - Cambridge
https://www.waipadc.govt.nz/your-waipa/ourfacilities/town-halls
Cambridge Community Pavillion
https://www.cambridge.co.nz/business-listing/cambridge-community-pavillion/
Cambridge Scout Hall
https://scouts.nz/groups/cambridge-scout-group/
St Peters School Cricket Pavillion, Cambridge
https://www.stpeters.school.nz/Hire
Cambridge High School Hall, Cambridge
https://www.camhigh.school.nz/facilities/
Chapel Hill Community Church, Rototuna
The Link Community Centre, Claudelands
Peachgrove Playcentre, Claudelands
https://www.playcentre.org.nz/centre/peachgrove/
Waterworld, Forest Lake
https://www.hamiltonpools.co.nz/book-an-event/
St Pauls Collegiate Hall, Chartwell
https://www.stpauls.school.nz/page/facilities-hire-at-st-pauls
The Y Recreation Centre, Hamilton Central
https://www.facebook.com/YMCAHamiltonNZ/
The Atrium, Hamilton Central
https://www.wintec.ac.nz/about-wintec/venues/atrium
Panama Square, Hamilton Central
https://www.panama.co.nz/panama-square
Hamilton Garden Pavillion
https://hamiltongardens.co.nz/venue-hire/
Waikato Indian Association Hall, Frankton
https://www.facebook.com/WaikatoIndianNZ/
Scots Presbyterian Church, St Andrews
Gordonton Hall, Gordonton
https://www.facebook.com/gordontonhall/
Kihikihi Town Hall - Kihikihi
https://www.waipadc.govt.nz/your-waipa/ourfacilities/town-halls
Te Kowhai Hall, Te Kowhai
Whatawhata Community Hall
https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/recreation/community-halls
Puketaha Hall
https://www.waikatodistrict.govt.nz/recreation/community-halls
The Grandstand - Claudelands - Temporarily Closed
https://claudelands.co.nz/spaces/our-spaces/venues/the-grandstand
I hope this helps you with planning your next event! Don’t forget if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us! We absolutely love party planning and creating the event of your child’s dreams.
Have a magical day!
Kelsey and the Enchanted Entertainment team ✨
