Birthday Parties & Events
The vast, open hall that occupies most of the upper level is a versatile space for parties, performances and gatherings. The huge downstairs area with padded floor is great for more active or casual happenings.
Please view the Play Space page to learn about the fun activities in our indoor / outdoor playground and town available for kids birthday parties and other event participants. We would like to help make your special occasion a fun, memorable event. The Grand Hall Upstairs Features: - Play Space (play structures can be moved aside) - Stage (190 sf) - Large Dance Floor (620 sf) - Sound System - Fabulous Art - Kitchen / Eating Area (tables & chairs) - Air Conditioning or Open Air - Two Bathrooms (4 stalls) - Parking: 27 spaces + access to 100 The Large Hall Downstairs Features: - Bounce House, Climbing, Swings, Castle - Ping pong, Foosball, Games - Outdoor Area & Ground Level Entrance - Sound System, Air Conditioning, Parking, Bathroom Rental Options Include: - Birthday Parties - Graduation Parties - Family Reunions & Celebrations - Baby or Wedding Showers - Educator or Employee Parties or Events - Music / Dance / Theatrical - Holiday Parties - Open on Christmas & New Years! - Other Gatherings Discounted rates apply for regularly held functions (i.e. classes; clubs; rehearsal space.) |
Stage view of the dance floor for events and parties.
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Rental Options & Prices:
We have five private rooms and two large halls for kids birthday parties and other functions. For the duration of your scheduled event time, you and your guests will generally have a private party room as well as shared access to the halls with a bounce house, ball pit, loft/slide, play town and many other activities. The following options refer to guests as the total number of people expected, including all adults and children expected to attend your party. Common upgrades include additional party/event time at $50/ half hour, and room size upgrades offering additional private space for $50 and up. Our regular hours are 8:30-7pm daily - parties may be scheduled at any time, but may incur additional fees after 7pm. On extremely rare occasions the downstairs may be rented exclusively for up to 1.5 hours. We have an additional bounce house which may be inflated upstairs if this occurs during your party and you would like more active play options. Please make party reservations and payments by cash or check. Your balance is due before you set up on the day of your party.
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Up to 25 Guests in Piano Room or Game Room:
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Up to 35 Guests in the Partitioned Kitchen:
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Up to 50 Guests in the Kitchen or Big Room:
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50-75 Guests
- Rooms: 2 adjacent downstairs rooms. Buffet food tables fit in the smaller room (Game Room) leaving the larger room for eating and conversation.
- Party time is 2 hours (plus 15 min. set-up & 15 min. clean-up.)
- Total Cost: $375 (Reservation fee: $200.)
Private Large Hall Rentals for up to 200 Guests:
- Downstairs Hall & Large Side Room: Available day & night. Total cost $500 / 2 hours (one hour exclusive use) / up to 100 people.
- Grand Hall Upstairs & Kitchen: Available evenings only. Total cost $585 / 2 hours / up to 100 people.
- Party / Event time includes 15 minutes set-up before the event and 15 minutes clean-up after the event.
- Reservation deposit is $200 for parties up to 100 guests. Larger parties may require a larger deposit.
- Banquet chairs & tables available, restrictions and/or discounts may apply.
- For parties over 100 guests, please call or email for a quote.
Up to 8 Guests in the Cupcake Room:
All Parties:
If you would like to extend your party time, it is an additional $50 per 30 minutes for up to 50 guests; please check for availability. If individual guests would like to stay beyond the scheduled party time they will need to pay half the admission rate for an extended stay. Included in the base fee are an additional 15 minutes before and after the party for set-up and clean-up. If additional time is needed please consider this when booking your party time. We can provide basic plates, cups, silverware, reusable table cloths, a happy birthday banner, and shared use of the kitchen. You provide the cake/food/beverage. We are happy to help, but ask that parents are fully responsible for their children and help out with clean up as well. Reservation fees reserve your space and are non-refundable. We will do our best to help you reschedule if unforeseen circumstances prevent you from holding your party or event as scheduled. Please let us know if you expect to have more guests than scheduled as we may need to change your room reservation. Unfortunately, we can not reduce the price of your party if fewer guests attend than were expected.
Larger Events: There is a $200 charge if significant rearrangement of setting before the party or to return to play space setting is needed. A $300 cash security/cleaning deposit is required for all after-hours parties for up to 100 guests. A $500 cash security/cleaning deposit is required for all parties over 100 guests. These deposits will be refunded if space is left in the same condition it is found and no unusual issues occur. Parties extended past 11:00 pm will incur a "Wee Hour Charge" of $150. If there is any misconduct, undue rowdy behavior, drug or alcohol abuse/use, or other unlawful behavior on the property the event may be discontinued at the discretion of management without refund.
Weekday discount: Monday through Thursday rentals may be discounted by $50, except for holidays.
- Room: Little Cupcake Room
- Children may play in the playspace for up to 2 hours.
- Room is reserved for 30 minutes for cake and presents only.
- Cupcakes only. No full cakes or other food.
- Maximum of 5 children for this option.
- Total cost: $100 (Reservation fee: $50)
All Parties:
If you would like to extend your party time, it is an additional $50 per 30 minutes for up to 50 guests; please check for availability. If individual guests would like to stay beyond the scheduled party time they will need to pay half the admission rate for an extended stay. Included in the base fee are an additional 15 minutes before and after the party for set-up and clean-up. If additional time is needed please consider this when booking your party time. We can provide basic plates, cups, silverware, reusable table cloths, a happy birthday banner, and shared use of the kitchen. You provide the cake/food/beverage. We are happy to help, but ask that parents are fully responsible for their children and help out with clean up as well. Reservation fees reserve your space and are non-refundable. We will do our best to help you reschedule if unforeseen circumstances prevent you from holding your party or event as scheduled. Please let us know if you expect to have more guests than scheduled as we may need to change your room reservation. Unfortunately, we can not reduce the price of your party if fewer guests attend than were expected.
Larger Events: There is a $200 charge if significant rearrangement of setting before the party or to return to play space setting is needed. A $300 cash security/cleaning deposit is required for all after-hours parties for up to 100 guests. A $500 cash security/cleaning deposit is required for all parties over 100 guests. These deposits will be refunded if space is left in the same condition it is found and no unusual issues occur. Parties extended past 11:00 pm will incur a "Wee Hour Charge" of $150. If there is any misconduct, undue rowdy behavior, drug or alcohol abuse/use, or other unlawful behavior on the property the event may be discontinued at the discretion of management without refund.
Weekday discount: Monday through Thursday rentals may be discounted by $50, except for holidays.
Birthday Party & Event Reservations & Inquiries:
Please fill out the following information form or e-mail ImagineCambridge@gmail.com with questions. If you do not receive a response, please call us at 617-661-0077. Thank you!
General Information for Party Guests:
- Guests are responsible for their child/children's health and safety at all times.
- Directions, parking, and other pertinent information can be found at: www.ImagineCambridge.com
- Parking options are posted on a sandwich board by the front entrance and include: front & back lots, and parking on 3 sides of Children's Village (blue building next door/weekends only.) The 70 car lot at Mayor Thomas Danehy Park may begin to tow.
- Please bring socks as we are generally a shoe free space to keep clean for children's play.
- Clean indoor shoes may be acceptable when necessary.
- Please keep food, balloons, and party paraphernalia in the party room.
- It is important to adhere to the scheduled party time.
- Have fun!
Greater Boston Area Birthday Party & Event Venue Serving: Boston, Allston, Brighton, Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville, Arlington, Belmont, Malden, Waltham, Newton, Lexington, Roxbury, Chelsea & Surrounding Towns.
Looking for a relaxing party venue where children of all ages and adults will have fun and be able to converse? Desperately seeking an alternative to Chuck E. Cheese's? Imagine may be the perfect option for you! Imagine is a unique play experience in a developmentally appropriate setting that children and their caregivers love. It is larger than most play spaces and almost never feels crowded or loud. It is nothing like Chuck E. Cheese's or The Indoor Playground or perhaps anywhere you have been before. We hope you will try us out!
