Clayton · Birthday parties

Kids Birthday Parties in Clayton

Themed party rooms, a dedicated host and a whole day of play — at 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton.

Happy Hippos Playcentre and Cafe hosts kids birthday parties in Clayton from $279 for eight children. Each party includes a private themed room for 1.5 hours, a dedicated host, three kids menu food items, fries, chips, cordial and water, full-day play for every child and no limit on adults.

  • Five themed rooms

    Princess, Dinosaur, Under Water, Disco and a hands-on Baking Room.

  • A host does the work

    Your host sets up, serves food, runs games and cleans up afterwards.

  • Play all day

    Party guests can keep playing in the centre before and after the room time.

  • Free parking

    Parking directly out the front, so grandparents and guests arrive easily.

What is included in a Happy Hippos party

Our most popular party rooms — Princess, Dinosaur and Under Water — are $279 for eight children and include full-day play, a 1.5-hour private room, a dedicated host, three kids menu food items, fries, chips, cordial and water, and complimentary small coffees for the birthday child's parents. Premium Disco and Baking rooms are $369 with two hosts. Extra children are $27.90 each including food and entry, and there is no limit on adults.

Party extras include Musical Chairs ($10), Pass the Parcel, a 900g frozen party cake ($25) and lolly bags ($3.99 each). Customised decorations are available on request.

Choosing a party room

The Princess room is soft pinks and sparkles; the Dinosaur room is a prehistoric jungle; Under Water is full of sea creatures. For older children, the premium Disco room adds glow sticks, dress-ups, dancing and a free present for every child, while the Baking Room lets kids make their own pizza and cookies with two hosts helping.

Most families from Clayton, Mulgrave and Notting Hill pick the theme their child is obsessed with that year — you can view photos of each room before booking.

Party times

Weekday parties start at 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. On Saturdays and Sundays the last standard start is 3pm. Each party is 90 minutes in the room, followed by a 30-minute buffer so your group never feels rushed. There is also a Private Party slot every evening from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.

Booking and deposit

Pick your date, room, time and food online in a few minutes. A $100 deposit secures the booking, and the remaining balance is paid on the day. Weekend dates in school terms fill two to three weeks ahead, so book early for Saturdays.

Families come from all over the south-east

Clayton is central, so it is an easy meeting point for guests from Oakleigh, Springvale, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Dandenong, Keysborough and Noble Park. The venue is on the Princes Highway with free parking and is a short drive from Clayton Station.

How to get here

  • 1924 Princes Hwy, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia
  • Free on-site parking directly in front of the centre.
  • Clayton Station is a short drive away; buses stop on the Princes Highway.
  • +61 414 571 351

Opening hours

  • Monday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Tuesday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Wednesday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Thursday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Friday — 9:00am – 5:00pm
  • Saturday — 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • Sunday — 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • Public holidays — 10:00am – 3:00pm (check availability)

Parent questions

  • Popular themed rooms are $279 for eight children; premium Disco and Baking rooms are $369. Extra children are $27.90 each including food and entry.

  • Yes, you are welcome to bring your own birthday cake. You can also order a 900g frozen party cake from us for $25.

  • No. Adults are always free and there is no limit on adult guests at parties.

  • The private party room is yours for 1.5 hours, and the children can keep playing in the centre for the rest of the day.

  • Parties suit children from 1 to 12. The Baking Room and Disco room are especially popular with 5–10 year olds.

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