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MacKID Fort Mill's ULTIMATE Birthday Party Guide

Sponsored by Palmetto Hills Paintball

By Fort Mill Macaroni Kid October 1, 2023

We have all the information you need to plan the best birthday party ever! The Macaroni Kid Birthday Party Guide is full of local resources to help you plan an awesome party for your child's next birthday in the Fort Mill, Rock Hill and Tega Cay area. You will find this guide on our website year-round, for all your planning needs. 

Birthday Party Guide Lead Sponsor Palmetto Hills Paintball

A huge shoutout and heartfelt thanks to our fantastic guide sponsor, Palmetto Hills Paintball, for making this guide possible. They've made it their mission to create a super cool and safe place where you and your crew can have a blast shooting paintballs at your loved ones! It's all about family fun here, with fields that cater to folks aged 12 and up. So, whether you're planning a family outing or a day with friends, Palmetto Hills Paintball has got you covered. And hey, to make sure you get the best experience possible, don't forget to call ahead and book your spot. That way, they can make sure everything's set up just right for you. Life's definitely more colorful at Palmetto Hills Paintball – come join in on the fun!


Palmetto Hills Paintball is located at 1481 South Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, South Carolina 29730. You can find more information about them here. You can also find them on Facebook or Instagram.


Below you'll find information on venues, vendors and ideas for little and big kids that will make their friends (and yours) burst with joy! 


Bowling:


Stars and Strikes is Rock Hill's hottest spot for Games, Lanes, Food & Birthday Party FUN! The perfect venue for family fun, unforgettable events and celebrations.



Premium Bowling

Experience the ultimate bowling experience at Stars and Strikes! Our upscale lanes are designed for fun and comfort, with premium lighting and video walls to enhance every game. Enjoy great music while you bowl, and take advantage of bumpers and ramps for all ages and skill levels. Our advanced scoring systems and interactive games add an exciting twist to traditional bowling.

Top-of-the-Line Arcade Gaming

We’re serious about games and arcades. So serious that we’ve teamed up with game experts to create the optimal gaming experience. That means more space to have fun, a prize redemption center like no other, and a variety of games to appeal to every video game fan. The classics are there, but better than ever, with massive screens and top-of-the-line favorites like Skee-Ball and basketball.

Thrilling Axe Throwing Experience

Located inside of Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center, Lumberjack Alley houses multiple axe-throwing targets and offers a full menu of food and beverage selections for guests to enjoy.

Laser Tag

Our Rock Hill location boasts a two-story laser tag arena. If you’ve never tried it, you’ve never experienced the safe thrill of stalking your friends over two levels of obstacles and hiding places. Run up ramps, scurry around obstacles, and challenge your friends to high-energy fun. With music, smoke machines, black lights, and lasers, you’ll feel like you were transported to another world.

Food

We offer fresh, chef-crafted cuisine including a variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, specialty pizzas and other house-made items. Stars and Strikes has made it a priority to offer food and beverage options that are healthy, delicious and a welcome enhancement to the entire entertainment experience.

Stars and Strikes is located at 2225 Dave Lyle Blvd, Rock Hill, SC 29730. You can find more information about them here. You can also find them on Facebook or Instagram.


More Bowling/Mini Golf:


Gyms and Fitness:

  • Abode Dance Academy
  • A.O.S. Acting Out Studio
  • Adagio School of Dance and Performing Arts
  • Aerial Joy
  • American Martial Arts
  • Be Balanced Training
  • Bella Ballerina
  • Carolina Stars
  • Champions Gymnastics Training Center
  • FLEX Gymnastics
  • Joy Dance Academy
  • Kelly’s School of Dance and Aerial
  • Kinetic Taekwondo
  • Miller Street Dance Academy
  • Momentum Dance
  • My Gym Fort Mill
  • Next Level Gymnastics Academy
  • Next Level Kidz
  • Rock Hill Gymnastics
  • Tiger Kim's World Class Tae Kwon Do Centers
  • Tumble-N-Roll
  • UPLevel Martial Arts
  • Upper Palmetto YMCA
  • USK Martial Arts Fort Mill


Bounce, Play and Jump:

  • Adventure Air Sports
  • Jumpin Jax
  • Lake Wylie Bowl N' Bounce
  • Play House


Skating / Batting Cages / Pickleball:

  • K3 Sports Academy
  • Kate’s Skate of Rock Hill
  • Pickleball Charlotte


Museums:

  • Fort Mill History Museum
  • Historic Brattonsville
  • Main Street Museum
  • Museum of York County
  • Rock Hill Fire Museum
  • The McCelvey Center


Art and STEAM:

  • Carolina Creative Expressions Art Studio
  • Chelsea & Savannah Art School
  • Creatif
  • Code Ninjas Fort Mill
  • Nailed It DIY Studio
  • Noah’s Art - Fort Mill
  • Small Hands Big Art Fort Mill


Parks and Playgrounds:

  • Allison Park
  • Catawba Park
  • Cedar Crest Park
  • Cherry Park
  • Doby's Bridge Park
  • Harris Street Park
  • Millstone Park
  • Miracle Park
  • Riverwalk Park
  • Steele Street Park
  • Trailhead Park
  • Walter Y. Elisha Park


Farms:

  • Anne Springs Close Greenway
  • Hall Family Farm
  • Black’s Peaches
  • Cherry Place Farm
  • Curtin Farms
  • Windy Hill Orchard
  • Leg Up Equestrian
  • Lynwood Equestrian Center
  • Pretty Hippies Farm And Rescue
  • Redbarn at Larkspur


Escape Rooms/Laser Tag:


Miscellaneous:

  • Bakers Buzzin'
  • E-Sports Arcade
  • Flour Power Fort Mill
  • SafeSplash + SwimLabs Fort Mill
  • SouthTown Wake Park
  • Trinity’s Day Spa
  • T Wrecks Smash Room
  • Z Bakery Café (tea party)


Balloons and Decor:

  • ABT Events
  • Balloon Express
  • Cutie Pie Pampering
  • Event Bar By Nie
  • SignGypsies A Sign of Good Times



Know of a great business we've forgotten - drop us a line: rachaelw@macaronikid.com