Grand Slam! Best Birthday Party Venues for Little Sports Nuts

Did your tot memorize the lyrics to “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” before “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”? Plan their party at one of these spots and you're guaranteed to score a major birthday touchdown!

By Kate Loweth March 19, 2015

Did your tot memorize the lyrics to “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” before “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star”? Do they spend their afternoons setting up a sick skatepark in your back yard? When birthday time comes around, you may be thinking that your party options are limited to mini golf and bowling. But with this list of Bay Area birthday party venues geared towards little sports nuts, you are guaranteed to score a major birthday touchdown!

Celebrate with Swords: Xcel Fencing

On guard! If fencing is your sport (or your kid thinks she's a pirate), then Xcel is your place for birthday fun. Kids aged 6 to 12 can learn the basics of fencing and then play fencing games, all under the supervision of trained coaches, with locations in San Francisco, San Carlos and San Jose. They even offer pirate and Jedi-themed parties if that's up your alley.

Online: xcelfencing.com

Photo: Xcel Fencing

What’s your sports fan’s favorite birthday party venue? Let us know below!

—Kate Loweth