Birthday Parties
Kids Birthday Party Venue in Columbus, Ohio
Indoor & outdoor Birthday party rentals in Central Ohio
Open-air gazebo rentals
Indoor room rental
After-hours private party
Birthday Party Packages
Join us for gem mining & above ground activities — plus reserved party space for 2.5 hours.
10-Person Package
rental space: small gazebo
$259
Choose 10:30am - 1:00pm or 2:00pm - 4:30pm. Small gazebo has 2 covered and 2 uncovered picnic tables.
Includes gem mining (small bag) PLUS admission to two above-ground activities: choose petting zoo (with animal food), treasure hunt maze, or one round of mini-golf for up to 10 guests.
Need a few more spots? Add guest tickets and adult admission during checkout.
15-Person Package
rental space: large gazebo
$379
Choose 10:30am - 1:00pm or 2:00pm - 4:30pm. Large gazebo has 3 covered and 2 uncovered picnic tables.
Includes gem mining (small bag) PLUS admission to two above-ground activities: choose petting zoo (with animal food), treasure hunt maze, or one round of mini-golf for up to 15 guests.
Need a few more spots? Add guest tickets and adult admission during checkout.
20-Person Package
rental space: partial shelter house
$499
Choose 10:30am - 1:00pm or 2:00pm - 4:30pm. You’ll have a reserved section of the main shelter house, including nine picnic tables — all covered.
Includes gem mining (small bag) PLUS admission to two above-ground activities: choose petting zoo (with animal food), treasure hunt maze, or one round of mini-golf for up to 20 guests.
Need a few more spots? Add guest tickets and adult admission during checkout.
Prefer to rent an indoor space?
We have you covered.
If you want to avoid weather worries, consider choosing the indoor party room option during booking.
10-PERSON PARTY $379
15-PERSON PARTY $479
20-PERSON PARTY $579
Rather have the entire place to yourself?
We can do that, too.
After-hours parties (5-8pm) start at $1,059 for 40 guests. Send us an email — we’ll let you know available dates and estimated costs for your group.
Cancellation Policy
Party time, Rain or shine!
Parties canceled 30+ days from the booked party date will be refunded.
Parties canceled less than 30 days from the booked party date will not refunded, but may be rescheduled up to a year from the original party date (based on availability).
We know that weather is out of everyones control and our activities are outdoors. If weather unpredictability is a huge concern for your group, we recommend booking the indoor party room
Yes you can:
bring your own food
purchase additional tickets at the gift shop on the day of your event
enjoy free access to the playground, firetruck slide, and Bigfoot Walking Trail
PARTY HOST POLICY
We are not staffed to assist with party set-up / breakdown, hosting, or managing birthday activities. Be sure to bring a few grown-ups to help manage your party crew.
Party Details
Who is included in the party package?
Each party includes admission for the number of guests in the package (for example, a 10-person package includes admission for any 10 people — children and/or adults — who wish to participate in the activities).
Admission is required for everyone entering the petting zoo area, including parents. Please plan to purchase admission for every single person who enters the petting zoo.
Parents who are only visiting the reserved party area, playground, or assisting with gem mining do not need admission.
Example Package
Gem mining + pick 2 above-ground activities
10-person Party includes:
Gem mining: 10 small bags of mining rough
Admission for 10 (kids or adults) to TWO above-ground activity areas. Choose from:
mini-golf (admission for 10)
treasure hunt maze (admission for 10)
OR petting zoo (admission for 10, plus 2 free passes for parents + 10 small cups of animal treats)
What does the indoor party space include?
Access to the private room with air conditioning and heating for 2 1/2 hours.
Tables (8) and chairs to seat 48.
Built-in cabinet / counter area for setting up food, etc.
ROOM DECORATIONS
Nothing should be taped or adhered to walls or windows. (If you need to decorate, please consider balloons or tabletop items that do not damage the space.)
EVENT / PARTY SET UP
We do not assist with party set-up and breakdown or hosting/managing birthday activities. Please ensure you have enough adult chaperones to manage your group.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Each birthday party package includes admission for the number of guests in the package. For example, a 10-person package includes admission for any 10 people — children and/or adults — who wish to participate in the activities.
Parents who are only visiting the reserved party area, playground, or assisting with gem mining do not need admission unless they wish to enter the petting zoo. Admission is required for anyone entering the petting zoo.
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Parents who are only visiting the reserved party area, playground, or assisting with gem mining DO NOT need admission to be onsite.
However, admission is required for everyone entering the petting zoo. Please keep a ratio of (1:5) — at least 1 adult for every 5 kids.
If the petting zoo is one of your chosen activities and you are not planning to pay for parents to enter the petting zoo activity area, please communicate in advance so they arrive prepared to purchase their own tickets.
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Yes! We know RSVPs can be tricky. You can add guests on the day of your party by purchasing tickets in the gift shop. Or reach out via email and we can add tickets to your online party reservation.
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Yes, you are free to bring party food and drinks. Please remember to bring plates / cups / utensils — anything you will need to host your party.
The enclosed room has a trash can and trash bags for clean up after your event.
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Food trucks are not permitted during regular business hours unless they are booked by Olentangy Caverns staff and available to all guests on the property.
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All party activities are outdoors. Keep this in mind as you consider party choices and the time of year.
Activities can continue during light rain. If extreme weather occurs during your party, we will do our best to find a reschedule date within the next 2-3 weeks.
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Parties canceled 30+ days from the booked party will be refunded.
Parties canceled less than 30 days from the booked party will not refunded, but may be rescheduled up to a year from the original party date (based on availability).
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Please NO piñatas. We have amazing wildlife in our woods and the small pieces of trash and candy left behind can be harmful to our critters. Thank you for understanding!
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No, we are not staffed to offer party hosting. Our team will give you the purchased wrist bands / gem mining dirt, etc when you check in. You can manage the flow of your party’s activities from there!
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You certainly can meet up with friends at one of the picnic tables on site. But groups of 10 or more should book a birthday party package.
All non-reservable areas are managed on a first-come, first-served basis.
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No! Parking is always free.
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Sorry, no. To ensure the safety of all guests — especially our young explorers — we no longer offer charcoal grills and do not allow grills onsite.
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No, our party areas do not have refrigerators.
This includes the outdoor gazebos and the indoor party room.
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We appreciate your help in supporting our family-friendly environment by leaving adult beverages at home.
Substances that require purchasers to be 21 years of age or older are not permitted anywhere on the property.
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Because birthday parties naturally bring extra excitement and activity, the cave tour is not included in birthday party packages.
Our cave is small, and this policy helps us provide a safe, enjoyable experience for both your group and all other guests visiting the caverns.
Sept 19 - Nov 1: Fall Activities
10-person party update:
We’re excited to bring back our fall-themed activities. The grassy space around the 10-person party gazebo will be near the temporary activity areas.
If you’d rather be farther from the action, the 15-person or 20-person party locations may be a better fit.