Students on a STEAM field trip at Chuck E. Cheese, engaged in grade-level lessons before 90 minutes of all-you-can-play games

School Events & Fundraisers in Your City

Safe. Affordable. Completely turnkey. The perfect school event venue near you — group events from $9.99/child, fundraisers earning up to 25% back, and STEM.org-accredited STEAM field trips.

Is Chuck E. Cheese the Right Venue for Your School Event Near You?

Chuck E. Cheese near your school is built for elementary schools: group pricing from $11.99 per child — as low as $9.99 per child for groups of 30 or more, Kid Check® safety that accounts for every student at entry and exit, and a completely turnkey experience that requires no planning from teachers or coordinators. Whether your school in your area is planning an end-of-year celebration, a fundraiser that earns up to 25% of sales back, or a STEM.org-accredited STEAM field trip — there's a dedicated program for every need. Groups of 10 or more book directly online with no deposit required. Your nearest Chuck E. Cheese is at a location near you. *Group event prices vary by location; $9.99/$11.99 per child applies at most standard-market stores.

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At a Glance: School Events at Chuck E. Cheese

$9.99

Per Child (30+ kids)

25%

Back on Fundraiser Sales

2 hrs

Unlimited Play Per Event

K–5

STEAM Programs Available

500+

Locations Nationwide

Why Schools in Your Area Choose Chuck E. Cheese

  • Kid Check Safety System

    Every guest is UV ink-stamped at entry. Kids and the adults who brought them are matched — no student leaves without the adult who arrived with them. The only child safety system of its kind in family entertainment.

  • Budget-Friendly Pricing

    Group events start at $11.99 per child for groups of 10â29 and drop to $9.99 per child for 30 or more. Pizza, drinks, grab bags, and 2 hours of unlimited games are all included. Prices vary by location.*

  • Right Near Your School

    With 500+ locations nationwide, there's a Chuck E. Cheese close to almost every school. Short bus rides mean lower transportation costs and simpler permission slip logistics.

  • Completely Turnkey

    Book online, show up, have fun. Chuck E. Cheese handles the food, games, reserved tables, and grab bags. No decorating, no catering coordination, no setup or teardown.

  • Food Everyone Enjoys

    Group events include fresh pizza, unlimited soft drinks, and grab bags. The full menu also features a salad bar and lighter options. Teachers attending fundraiser events eat free.

  • Book Up to 12 Months Out

    Lock in your end-of-year party in the fall, or schedule a spring fundraiser during budget season. No deposit required. Customizable digital invitations included.

STEAM Field Trips for K–5 Students Near You

Chuck E.'s STEAM-tastic Adventure is a STEM.org-accredited educational field trip for kindergarten through 5th grade. Grade-specific video lessons — taught by Chuck E. and Professor Ponder — are paired with 90 minutes of All You Can Play games, pizza, and a take-home goodie bag. The curriculum maps to real grade-level standards and ships with a Teacher Guide PDF for pre-visit and post-visit classroom activities. Schools book directly online — no individual parent reservations. Available Monday through Friday.nnCurriculum by grade band: K–1st: Pushes & Pulls • 2nd–3rd: Potential & Kinetic Energy • 4th–5th: Game Strategy & Problem Solving.

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Elementary school students on a STEAM field trip at Chuck E. Cheese, engaged in a STEM.org-accredited lesson
Families at a Chuck E. Cheese school fundraiser night, enjoying games and pizza while raising money for their school

School Fundraisers That Actually Make Money

A Chuck E. Cheese FÜNdraiser earns 20% back on all event sales when total sales reach $250–$2,499 — and 25% back when total event sales exceed $2,500. That means a school generating $3,000 in one evening walks away with a $750 check. Sales include dine-in, delivery, and carryout orders placed that night.nnFundraisers are available Monday through Friday. Chuck E. can even visit your school between 2:00–4:00 PM on the day of your event to help promote it and drive attendance. Teachers eat free. Your school must have at least 75 enrolled students.

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What Every Group Package Includes

  • 2 Hours Unlimited Play

  • 2 Slices of Pizza per Child

  • Unlimited Soft Drinks

  • Reserved Table Space

  • Grab Bag with Prizes

  • Activated Play Pass Card

  • E-Tickets for Future Visit

  • Digital Invitations

Chuck E. Cheese vs. Other School Event Venues Near You

  • Kid Check vs. No Safety System

    Chuck E. Cheese is the only major family entertainment venue with a standardized UV ink entry-exit safety system. Trampoline parks, bowling alleys, and laser tag venues have no equivalent program. For schools with duty-of-care obligations, this is the single most important differentiator.

  • Fundraiser Program vs. No Program

    Chuck E. Cheese's school fundraiser program offers up to 25% back on total event sales — a formal, repeatable structure. Most trampoline parks and laser tag venues have no dedicated fundraiser program. Bowling alleys may offer ad hoc arrangements that vary by location.

  • STEAM Curriculum vs. Zero Education

    Chuck E. Cheese is the only family entertainment chain with STEM.org-accredited field trip programming for K–5. No competitor in the category — trampoline parks, bowling, laser tag — offers an equivalent accredited educational experience.

  • Meal Included vs. Extra Cost

    Every Chuck E. Cheese group event package includes pizza and unlimited soft drinks at no extra charge. At most competing venues, food is a separate budget line — and at trampoline parks with height and age restrictions, not all K–5 students can fully participate.

Ready to Book Your School's Event in Your City?

Groups of 10–29 kids: from $11.99/child. Groups of 30+: from $9.99/child. Prices vary by location. Two hours of unlimited games, pizza, drinks, grab bags, and Play Pass cards. No deposit, no hassle. Fundraisers open to public and private schools with 75+ enrolled students.

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FAQ: School Events at Chuck E. Cheese Near You