There are several fast food restaurants in Vandalia that will be accommodating to hosting birthday parties. McDonald's restaurants (mcdonalds.com) are a renowned location to host a child's birthday party or similar event. In fact, with prior arrangement, a local McDonald's will provide the birthday cake, party favors and even celebratory birthday decorations for any party. The local McDonald's in Vandalia is a particularly appealing restaurant to host a birthday event as it is a freestanding location with a PlayPlace. Similarly, Burger King (bk.com) offers complimentary meals to children on their birthday through a Burger King Birthday Club, as well as party favors. Other fast food restaurants in Vandalia that can host a birthday party include Arby's, Wendy's, Taco Bell and KFC.
For those looking for a family restaurant in Vandalia where birthdays can be enjoyed with a meal that includes table service, there are several chain restaurant options. Pizza Hut (pizzahutmhat.com) offers a birthday party package that includes individual pan pizzas (or signature WingStreet wings) for each child, a collectible cup (complete with straw and lid) and placemats and activity books for coloring. Friendly's (friendlys,.com), a family-friendly chain restaurant, offers a wide selection of ice cream birthday cakes that can be preordered before any celebration. Other chain restaurants catering to families include Fricker's (frickers.com), prominent in Ohio and known for their chicken wings, and the Waffle House (wafflehouse.com). In addition, less than 10 minutes away in nearby Dayton, are chain restaurants such as Outback Steakhouse and Olive Garden, offering up more culinary variety and possibly a free dessert for a birthday girl or boy.
One of the more affordable places to have a birthday party, and to enjoy the outdoors, is at a public park. There are several public parks in Vandalia that will accommodate birthday parties, including the 100-acre Vandalia Sports Complex, which offers various playgrounds, ball parks and basketball and volleyball courts. In addition, the on-site Recreation Center, which can be rented for special occasions, offers a climbing wall, aquatic center and gymnasium. Other parks in Vandalia include Helke Park, which has picnic tables, playgrounds, tennis and volleyball courts and horseshoe pits, and Robinette Park, which has several play structures and a variety of athletic courts.
Located just 15 minutes from Vandalia, in nearby Dayton, Ohio, is the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery (boonshoftmuseum.org). The interactive museum offers birthday packages which include a 90-minute birthday party. Parents also have the option to add on a guided tour prior to the party. The museums also offers a range of themed birthday party packages, including Dinosaur Discovery, Garden Tea Party and Mad Scientist.
The Dayton Art Institute (daytonartinstitute.org) is a perfect spot for a birthday for the artistically inclined. The museum has both permanent and special exhibits, and can be rented for more lavish outings. The museum will also arrange specific tours.
