birthday parties & private events · wauwatosa, wi
take over our entire coffee shop & play space for your people. like a party at your house, except we set it up, keep it going & clean it all up.
3,600 sq. ft. in East Tosa (with 2,000 sq. ft. of Montessori-inspired play), a full espresso bar, beer & wine, in-house catering & a dedicated party team make birthdays, baby showers & celebrations of all kinds easy for Milwaukee-area families.
"it was beyond our expectations!"
kieran m. · first birthdaypick your date
every open party slot is right here. if you can see it, it's yours to take.
your $100 deposit saves the date. the rest of your rental ($400 for a Village Gathering, $615 for a Signature Celebration, $300 on Mondays) is charged automatically on the tuesday 30 days before your party, & food + drinks are settled on your tab at the end.
looking at 2028? those dates aren't on the calendar yet. get first look when they open ↓
birthdays at little village · pick a package
private rentals at our indoor play cafe in Wauwatosa. we handle the timeline, the staffing & the clean-up; you just show up & celebrate.
saturdays & sundays · 2-4pm or 5-7pm
$400 / 2 hours
the whole space, a fully staffed cafe & bar, our party team & every keepsake inclusion. build the rest your way from the party menu.
saturdays & sundays · 2-4pm or 5-7pm
$615 / 2 hours
everything in the Village Gathering, with the party already built in: drinks, grazing & a play experience made for the day. one package, one price, nothing left to figure out.
mondays · 5-7pm
$300 / 2 hours
prefer a weeknight? the same private space & party team on a quieter evening, a sweet way to celebrate for less.
a $100 deposit saves any date. you choose your package when we plan together, & the balance is charged automatically on the tuesday 30 days before.
village gathering vs. signature celebration
both get you the whole space, our team & the keepsakes. the Signature adds the three things hosts ask for most, already set up when you walk in.
| what's included | village gathering$400 · the essentials | signature celebration$615 · everything handled |
|---|---|---|
| 2-hour private rental of the whole spaceplus 30 minutes before & after for setup & teardown | included | included |
| event coordinator + 2 play attendantstimeline managed, guests greeted, cake cut & cleaned up | included | included |
| full espresso bar & beer + wineopen bar, cash bar or drink tickets, your call | included | included |
| keepsake inclusionsframe tv signage, coloring pages, instax photo + magnetic frame, a gift from us | included | included |
| signature drink baryour choice of hot cocoa, steamer, cider or lemonade with all the fixings. the kids' table favorite. | add on · $70 | included |
| large wisco charcuterie boardlocal cheeses, sausage, crackers & a little something sweet for the grown-ups | add on · $95 | included |
| birthday-themed sensory tablea hands-on sensory experience built around your theme (dinos, rainbows, trucks, princesses) & sized for every age in the room | signature only | included |
| planninghow the food, drinks & flow of the day come together | à la carte from the party menu | one package, one price |
you like to build it yourself. you'll choose from the party menu à la carte, bring your own cake, & keep the budget exactly where you want it.
you want to walk in to a party that's already happening. the drink bar is poured, the board is out, the sensory table is set to your theme, & the only thing left on your list is showing up.
see the favors →
the add-on everyone asks about
send every little guest home with a balloon & a 1-hour play token, so the fun keeps going long after the cake.
just let us know when we plan your party together.
from booking to candles
a $100 deposit saves your date. that's the whole booking step.
we'll say hello & answer anything you're wondering.
we plan it together: package, food & drinks from the party menu & the flow of the day.
your remaining rental balance is charged automatically on the tuesday 30 days out. nothing to remember.
final headcount, plus a waiver link to share with your guests.
arrive 30 minutes early, soak it in & celebrate. we take care of the rest.
our 'why'
first steps, belly laughs, cake-covered cheeks. because keeping a tiny human alive for a whole year is no small feat, & these moments deserve to be marked.
parties aren't just for the kids. they're for the grownups who made it through, for the village that rallied, for the joy that multiplies when we gather.
your party coordinator
you may recognize jenni from classes around the cafe. she also makes sure our birthday parties are nothing short of magical for guests.
& nothing short of a walk in the park for party hosts (easy peasy, truly). she'll be your go-to from the first hello to the last slice of cake.
your party, in good hands
a space designed for families
a cozy coffee shop paired with a thoughtfully designed play space. a place where families settle in, connect & let kids be kids.
take a peek
word on north ave
we had our daughter's first birthday party here. it was beyond our expectations! the play area was perfect for the kids, the food was not only tasty but also beautiful, & the staff went above & beyond to ensure our little girl's party was unforgettable.
kieran m. · parent
it was our first time hosting a friends birthday & the parents loved it. one even told me 'i dread kids birthday parties, but this was wonderful.' when we left my kiddo said 'this was the best day of my life' & i believe her.
emma p. · parent
the staff is so wonderful, kind, helpful & supportive. the play space is STUNNING. the kids have the absolute best time. so glad we have this gem in east tosa!
erin m. · parent
good to know
still wondering? email parties@thelittlevillageplaycafe.com or text 414-477-2188.
planning way ahead
we release our calendar a few months at a time. leave your details & we'll email you the moment those dates go live, before they go public.
no deposit, no commitment. just a heads up when your date opens. already know you want a 2026 or 2027 date? book it on the calendar above, it's instant.
you're on the list! we'll email you the moment 2028 dates open, before they go public. no deposit needed until you're ready to book. 💛
east tosa · 6505 w north ave
questions? email parties@thelittlevillageplaycafe.com. we'd love to celebrate with you.
hungry? peek at the party menu. looking for something shorter? try our private play sessions. make it a regular thing with a membership, or explore our classes & events.
