Good times, made in Chicago

Discover fun
adult birthday party
ideas in Chicago

Your favorite people. Something new to try.
Five ways to celebrate, starting with a little clay.

Find your birthday plan
Friends enjoying an adult birthday party in Chicago at Pottery Studio 1 A little clay. A lot of good company.
The birthday shortlist

Five ways to make
it your kind of birthday.

Looking for birthday party ideas in Chicago? Make something, cook together, or get a friendly rivalry going. Pick the experience that fits your people.

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Lincoln Square

Cook, then celebrate.

The Chopping Block

Roll up your sleeves for a private cooking party with professional chefs. Make a meal together, pick up a few kitchen tricks, then sit down to enjoy everything you’ve made.

4747 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
For the food-loving friendsExplore venue
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The Loop

A little friendly competition.

Flight Club Chicago

Pick your teams and let the games begin. Fast-paced darts and automatic scoring keep everyone in the action, whether you’re a first-timer or the friend who always plays to win.

111 W Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60601
21+ after 6 pm Sun–Fri; all day SatExplore venue
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River North

Put your heads together.

The Escape Game Chicago

Follow the clues, solve the puzzles, and see what your group can figure out before time runs out. An immersive escape room gives everyone a role in your birthday adventure.

42 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
For your favorite problem-solversExplore venue
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Bucktown

Find your birthday groove.

Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club

Reserve a cabana, learn the shuffleboard basics, and take turns on the court. There’s plenty of room to catch up between rounds, making this an easygoing pick for a birthday with friends.

1750 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
21+ · Relaxed group hangoutsExplore venue

Found your fit? Check the venue’s website for current availability and group booking details.

Celebrate at Pottery Studio 1

Good company.
Clay-covered hands.

Plan an adult birthday party with time to create and time to celebrate. Choose your pottery experience, invite your people, and we’ll guide you from there.

Pottery class without painting 2 hours
Shape it your way

Birthday party
+ pottery class

A hands-on celebration with pottery wheel and hand-building instruction.

$100 / person
Your party includes
  • A welcome and introduction for your group
  • Your choice of piece: use a sample or your own idea
  • A guided pottery and hand-building class
  • Free time to celebrate together
Book a pottery party
Painting a handmade clay piece during a pottery class 2 hours
Add your own color

Birthday party
+ pottery & painting

Includes everything in the pottery class, plus a guided painting session to decorate your piece with your own colors and designs.

$130 / person
Your party includes
  • A welcome and introduction for your group
  • Your choice of piece: use a sample or your own idea
  • Guided pottery, hand-building, and painting
  • Free time to celebrate together
Book a pottery + painting party
+

Make a little more time.

Extend either party for $200 per extra hour.

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First time? You’re in good company.

No experience needed. Our instructors help you get started.

Your pieces stay with us for firing. We’ll let you know when they’re ready to pick up.