Chuck E. Cheese placing a crown on a smiling girl's head at her birthday party table

The Ultimate Birthday Party Planning Guide for Portage, MI

Prices, packages, a week-by-week timeline. Everything you need to make the birthday kid the star of the show.

What Does a Birthday Party at Chuck E. Cheese Portage Cost?

The Fun Package is $99.99 for the birthday star plus five friends. Mega and Ultimate packages are priced per kid, with a five-kid minimum. At this store, Mega is $28.99 per kid and Ultimate is $34.99 per kid.

Every package includes two hours of unlimited games, unlimited soft drinks, a Play Pass card for each reserved kid, the Chuck E. Cheese Birthday Show and the Ticket Blaster for the birthday star. A $50 deposit holds your date and comes off the bill on party day.

For nearly 50 years, Chuck E. Cheese has made the birthday kid the star of the show, half a million times a year.

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What Every Party Includes

2 hrs

Unlimited games for every reserved kid

100+

Bonus tickets for every guest

$99.99

Fun Package for six kids

$50

Deposit to hold your date

Fun, Mega or Ultimate: Which Party Fits?

Same two hours of games, same Birthday Show. The difference is food, a dedicated host and how many tickets fly.

Birthday party packages compared
PackageFunMegaUltimate
Price$99.99 for 6 kids$28.99 per kid$34.99 per kid
KidsBirthday Star plus 5 friendsMinimum of 5 kidsMinimum of 5 kids
2 hours of unlimited gamesYesYesYes
Unlimited soft drinksYesYesYes
Chuck E. Cheese Birthday ShowYesYesYes
Ticket Blaster for the Birthday StarYesUpgradedUpgraded, with double tickets
PizzaOrder separately2 slices per kid, plus 1 bonus large pizza2 slices per kid, plus 2 bonus large pizzas
Dedicated party hostNot includedYesYes
Dippin' Dots ice creamNot includedYesYes
Bonus tickets for each guest100250500
Bonus tickets for the Birthday Star1001,0003,000
Goodie bags for every guestNot includedNot includedYes
2-month Bronze Fun Pass for the Birthday StarNot includedNot includedYes

Every package includes a Play Pass card for each reserved kid. Booking takes a $50 deposit, which goes toward your bill on party day; the deposit and the $5 reservation fee are not refunded if you cancel. Prices can vary by date and time and are confirmed when you book.

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How Far Ahead Should You Plan a Birthday Party?

  1. Boy in a birthday crown celebrating with his parents at Chuck E. Cheese

    4 to 8 weeks out: pick the date and package

    Start with the birthday kid: who they want there and what they love right now. Then choose a package and book online. Party packages need to be booked ahead.

  2. Kids at a Chuck E. Cheese birthday table with a chocolate cake and balloons

    2 to 3 weeks out: invitations and a theme

    Send invitations and settle on a theme. Keep it simple: the birthday kid's favorite color, character or team is plenty. Order the cake now if you are bringing your own.

  3. Chuck E. Cheese team member setting up a colorful birthday party table

    1 week out: confirm your headcount

    Update your reservation to the number of kids you expect. Adding kids on party day is not guaranteed, because party areas have a fixed capacity. Plan table decorations: balloons, banners and centerpieces are welcome; balloon arches are not.

  4. Young girl catching prize tickets inside the Ticket Blaster at Chuck E. Cheese

    Party day: let the birthday star shine

    Arrive a little early so the birthday kid can settle in. Every family gets a matching Kid Check® UV hand stamp at the entrance. Then it is games, the Birthday Show and the Ticket Blaster moment the birthday star will talk about for weeks.

Kids and families enjoying arcade games at a Chuck E. Cheese

More to Do on Party Day

Every Chuck E. Cheese has the games, the Birthday Show and Chuck E. himself. Some stores add more for the party to enjoy.

This store has a Trampoline Zone, so jumping can be part of the party.

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Getting There on Party Day

The store is at 6175 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002.

Parking and arrival details are on each store's page.

Store hours

Location Permanently Closed

Questions before the party? Call the store at (877) 581-5732.

Bring the birthday cake, cupcakes or ice cream if you like. Those are the only outside foods allowed, and the full menu covers everything else.

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Ready to Lock In the Date?

Pick your package and party time online. A $50 deposit holds your spot, and it comes off the bill on party day.

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Party Ideas by Age

What works for a two-year-old is not what works for a seven-year-old. Start with the guide that fits.

  • Toddler wearing a gold crown enjoying birthday cake

    Toddler birthday parties

    Short attention spans, early naps and little legs: how to plan around all three.

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  • Baby turning one blowing out a cupcake candle at a birthday party

    Indoor toddler parties, rain or shine

    Why an indoor party takes the weather out of the plan for the youngest birthday kids.

    See indoor ideas →
  • Five kids at a birthday party table with pizza and balloons

    Parties for 5 to 7 year olds

    Bigger friend groups, bigger games and a birthday kid who wants a say in everything.

    Plan for ages 5 to 7 →
  • Girl in a pink dress smiling beside her birthday cake

    Best venues for ages 3 to 8

    What to look for in a party venue when the guest list spans preschool to second grade.

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  • Baby reaching for a birthday cake in a party room

    Family fun centers for toddlers

    What makes a family entertainment center work for the under-5 crowd, on party day and every other day.

    Read the guide →
  • Young boy playing with toys at a calm birthday party table

    Sensory-friendly birthdays

    At participating stores, parties held during Sensory Sensitive Sunday hours, with lower lights and less noise. Minimum of 10 kids.

    Learn about sensory parties →

Your Party Planning Toolkit

Budgets, invitations, etiquette and the research behind what parents value most.

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  • Invitation wording

    Ready-to-use invitation templates for every situation.

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  • Free birthday invitations

    Design and send free birthday invitations online.

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  • Birthday party etiquette

    Straight answers to the questions parents actually ask: gifts, siblings, drop-offs and more.

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  • How to plan a kids' party

    The step-by-step version, from the first idea to the last slice of cake.

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  • What parents value most

    How parents rank what matters when they choose a party venue.

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  • Birthday Research Center

    Our studies of how families celebrate, from guest lists to traditions.

    Explore the research →
  • Birthday Club

    Sign up for birthday rewards and offers for your child.

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Birthday Party Questions, Answered

Make the Birthday Kid the Star of the Show

Book online in a few minutes, or call the store with questions.

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