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Cakes & treats · Artisan bakery
Once in a Blue Moon Bakery
Beloved local Cary bakery known for custom cakes, cupcakes, and character designs. Higher price point but premium execution.
Entertainment · Animal encounter
The Reptile Guy of NC
Live animal encounter shows featuring snakes, lizards, turtles, and tarantulas. Educational and interactive — kids get to hold animals. 45-min show.
Rentals · Game truck
Mobile Game Truck of the Triangle
Fully decked-out video game truck — 16+ kids play simultaneously on multiple screens. 2-hour minimum. A hit with 7-12 year olds.
Photography · Studio photographer
Studio NC — Kids & Family
Premium studio option offering posed portraits at the venue plus candid event coverage. Delivers curated gallery + printable album.
Venues · Museum
Marbles Kids Museum
Large hands-on children's museum with dedicated birthday party rooms. Covers ages 2-10. Includes museum admission for party guests, dedicated host, and setup.
Cakes & treats · Custom cakes
Nothing Bundt Cakes — Cary
Bundt cakes decorated for birthdays and kids parties. Range from bundtlets to 10-inch tiered creations. 48-hour notice for custom decoration.
Rentals · Bounce house
Bounce Time Cary
Locally owned bounce house and inflatable rental company. Offers themed bouncers (princess, Spider-Man, jungle) plus water slides in summer.
Venues · Trampoline park
Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Indoor trampoline park with dedicated party rooms, jump time, pizza, and drinks. Great for high-energy kids ages 5-12. Socks and waiver required.
Entertainment · Face painting
Face Paint Pros of the Triangle
Professional face painters with large themed design catalog. Typically 1-2 hours on site, handles 15-20 kids per hour per artist.
Entertainment · Magician
Magician Brian Amazing
Kids party magician serving the Triangle. 45-minute interactive show with live animals and audience participation. Books 4-6 weeks out.
Rentals · Photo booth
Raleigh Photo Booth Co
Full-service photo booth rental with themed props and custom backdrops. 3-4 hour minimum. Great for tween birthday parties.
Photography · Event photographer
Lifelong Memories Photography
Family and event photographer covering kids birthdays. 90-minute coverage typical. Turnaround 5-7 days for edited gallery.
Venues · Park shelter
Fred G. Bond Metro Park
Large Cary park with reservable picnic shelters, lake, playground, and walking trails. Excellent free-ish venue option for outdoor parties spring through fall.
Photography · Candid photographer
Triangle Candid Photography
Photojournalism-style photographer — no posing, all real moments. Shoots digital only, delivers 150+ images per event. Quick turnaround.
Entertainment · DJ / MC
DJ Jams — Triangle Kids Events
Kid-friendly DJ with interactive games, dance-offs, and clean playlists. Brings own sound system and lighting. Great for dance or tween parties.
Rentals · Tables / chairs / tents
A1 Party Rentals
Full rental inventory — tables, kids-height chairs, tents, linens, and heaters for cooler months. Delivery and setup included.
Venues · Action park
Defy Cary
Extreme air sports park with trampolines, ninja obstacles, and foam pits. Party packages include 90-min jump, private party room, and dedicated host.
Cakes & treats · Custom cakes
Publix Bakery — Cary Towne
Customizable sheet cakes and round cakes at accessible prices. Licensed character designs available. Good value for larger guest counts.
Rentals · Inflatables / combo
NC Inflatables
Wider inventory of large inflatables — bouncer-slide combos, obstacle courses, giant slides. Suited to larger gatherings in open yards.
Venues · Adventure park
Urban Air Adventure Park
Indoor adventure park with sky rider coaster, ropes course, trampolines, and warrior course. Party packages scale with group size.
Venues · Bowling
Bowlero Cary
Modern bowling alley with arcade, party rooms, pizza, and bumper-lane options for young kids. Packages include shoes, bowling, and food.
Entertainment · Balloon artist
Balloons by Bella
Balloon twisting artist specializing in themed characters and wearables. Books in 90-minute blocks. Great add-on to any party.
Cakes & treats · Cupcakes
Cupcake Crazy Cary
Placeholder local cupcake vendor. Custom cupcake towers and themed decorations. Verify current operating status and contact details before listing.
Photography · Event photographer
Cary Photo Co
Locally owned photography studio covering kids events. Offers quick-turnaround digital packages. Good value option for documentation-focused parents.
Cakes & treats · Custom cakes
Harris Teeter Bakery — Preston
Grocery bakery with solid custom cake program. Photo cakes and themed sheet cakes available. 48-hour notice for detailed designs.
Last updated 2026-04-18 · Cary / Apex / Morrisville, NC