Escape rooms for kids' birthday in Washington

Looking for a birthday party the whole class will talk about? These 84 escape rooms in Washington are designed for kids' parties — children's escape rooms, party rooms, and space for the whole group.

84 escape rooms
Outbreak
Escape room

Outbreak

  • 2-10 people8+60 min.

A deadly virus outbreak has led to global catastrophe. As a scientist, can you create an antidote in a locked-down lab as infected hordes try to break in? Time to save the world!

The Dig
Escape room

The Dig

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

A mixture of Indiana Jones and DaVinci Code, the Dig is a multi-layered game with hidden twists and unexpected turns. Can you solve the mystery and escape?

GYArchives
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Embark on a thrilling global quest across diverse continents to discover breathtaking landscapes and unlock hidden secrets. Join the adventure to track down the elusive Ambassador in this epic journey where every horizon promises a new story and surprise.

BOSMcPherson Square
Shadow of the Dragon
New
  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

In a realm left in ruins by a dragon's wrath, a fanatical cult seizes power. You are summoned as the last hope to slay the beast. Navigate through intrigue, ally with the remnants of a fallen court, and face choices with no easy answers. Are you ready to end the Shadow of the Dragon?

  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Unravel secrets at Lexicon Lane, a whimsical village rich in wordplay on the museum's third floor. Reserve a puzzle case full of themed riddles and uncover mysteries among the town's quirky shops. Perfect for solo sleuthing or team bonding!

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Dare to spend a night in a spooky mansion? Play a game, spin the bottle, or awake sleeping spirits? Find a way to break the unearthed curse within an hour, or face a never-ending slumber party!

The Cabin
New
Escape room

The Cabin

  • 2-8 people12+45 min.

In the heart of the night, terror lurks in the shadows. A maniac prowls the woods, hunting in silence. Can you and your friends outsmart the danger, find refuge before it’s too late, or will the darkness claim you? The race against time starts now!

BOSRosslyn
Ticket To Mars
New
Escape room

Ticket To Mars

  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Join the cosmic adventure as humanity secures its Mars colony! Tech billionaires rely on you to mine precious Elonium and tackle challenges for life on the red planet. Ready for blast-off? Only the best space travelers can apply for this stellar mission.

Great Big Game Show
New
  • 2-14 people12+60 min.

Join the Great Big Game Show, where each round brings a new mini-game challenge! From strategy and trivia to speed tests, there's something for everyone. With quick, easy-to-follow videos and a guiding host, you're sure to excel in one of the exciting 5+ games!

BOSRosslyn
Pharaoh
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Pharaoh

  • 2-10 people8+60 min.

A team of archeologists stumbles upon the greatest Egyptian tomb yet. As they begin mysteriously disappearing, your task is to assist in protecting the relics... Or face the wrath of an ancient pharaoh's spirit.

  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Embark on a wordplay adventure in Lexicon Lane, a mystical village hidden on the museum’s third floor. Solve themed puzzles, uncover secrets, and unravel mysteries among quirky shops. Ideal for both solo detectives and team explorers. Can you conquer the Greek gods' challenge?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Agent Bunny, your skills are needed! Join forces with James Bunny and friends to unravel Francisco Salamander's secret plans using a Caribbean casino as his hideout. Decode encrypted cards and solve intricate puzzles to thwart Salamander's evil scheme before it's too late!

Pitfall
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Pitfall

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

You are trapped with your team in a hidden pitfall while hunting for a lost gold mine in South America. You have 60 minutes to escape alive…

The Mafia
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The Mafia

  • 2-7 people12+60 min.

Experience 1933's Prohibition era, navigating bootleggers, La Cosa Nostra, federal agents and politicians in a secretive speakeasy. Unravel the mystery in this intellectual challenge!

RWoodley Park
Agency
Escape room

Agency

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

This isn't a regular mission! Complete the task in under an hour or risk losing your position in the agents' department. Time is ticking, and the stakes are high!

GYArchives
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Embark on an adventure through Lexicon Lane, a village brimming with wordplay and mystery. Reserve your puzzle case and dive into a world of intriguing clues amidst quirky shops. Perfect for solo or team sleuths, solve themed word puzzles and help Princess Vespa reclaim her realm!

BOSMcPherson Square
Floor is Lava
New
Escape room

Floor is Lava

  • 2-4 people7+30 min.

Dive into the thrill of The Floor is Lava, where teams conquer high-energy obstacle courses with cutting-edge tech. Navigate fiery walls, strategize, and dodge molten threats, inspired by the hit series. Unleash adrenaline and teamwork in this unforgettable adventure!

Alien Aptitude Test
New
  • 2-6 people8+60 min.

Aliens have taken over London, putting humanity to the test. Do you have what it takes to prove your worthiness? Dive into a thrilling 60-minute challenge that will push your agility, teamwork, memory, and resolve. Can you rise above and pass their ultimate test?

  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

Join the world of Assassin’s Creed Origins in Escape The Lost Pyramid. A VR escape game where you become the hero in a 1928 adventure inside the Nebka pyramid.

RWoodley Park
Jurassic Escape
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Jurassic Escape

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Dinosaur clones endanger DC! Unite your team, thwart the evil corporation's cloning process, evade detection and conquer Jurassic Escape. Save the Capital from prehistoric peril!

GYArchives
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Dive into a world of mystery with 26 unique puzzle cases, each brimming with clues and challenges. Will you unravel the secrets within? Sharpen your intellect and embark on a brain-teasing adventure—choose your case and let the solving begin!

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

You and friends are locked in King’s chambers, find the hidden gold, solve the riddles, save the King from certain death. His chambers are filled with secrets and his most valuable assets.

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Will Saddlewood turn into a ghost town? Barnaby J. Williams may dry it out! Gather your posse, confront a millionaire, and save your water source. The town ain't big enough for you both!

  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Step into Lexicon Lane, where mystery awaits on the museum's third floor. Solve themed puzzles in a quirky setting. Perfect for solo or team challenges, unravel the clues within 60 minutes. Can you become the ultimate detective before time ticks away?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Step into Jonni Gumshoe's shoes, a private detective unraveling a web spun by cunning masterminds behind a sophisticated art heist. Navigate clues, forge alliances, and outsmart criminals to uncover the truth in this thrilling investigation.

BOSMcPherson Square
Bikers' Revenge
New
Escape room

Bikers' Revenge

  • 2-10 people12+75 min.

Infiltrate the notorious outlaw gang's hidden lair to gather crucial evidence before they return. Navigate their criminal empire, uncover secrets, and keep your cover intact. With the clock ticking, will you expose their crimes or fall into their trap? The stakes have never been higher.

Basketball
Escape room

Basketball

  • 2-6 people12+45 min.

Trapped in a basketball locker room, will you manage to escape in 45 minutes for the game? Find the key and make your way to the court. This beginner escape room is a thrilling challenge for new and young players. Success rate? Only 50%. Accept the challenge at Big Escape Rooms Silver Spring!

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Join your teammates to face a terrible sickness plaguing your medieval village. Venturing for a cure, can you harness abandoned magic and beat cautious elves to a mythical tree? Can you create a magical sword to dispel elven magic before it's too late?

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Engage in a daring bank heist in the old west! With 60 minutes on the clock, can you and your gang escape the sheriff's deputies? Time is ticking, grab the cash and go.

BOSFarragut West
Clown
Escape room

Clown

  • 2-10 people8+60 min.

Face off with Boris the Insane Clown in the dark world of Magento's circus. Can you outsmart him, escape his traps, and survive?

The Submarine
Escape room

The Submarine

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Dive into The Submarine, a story-driven underwater adventure. With your crew, outsmart the insane captain and reach the surface before your oxygen runs out!

BOSFarragut West
Outbreak
Escape room

Outbreak

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Can you thwart a diabolical scientist's plot to trigger a pandemic via US’s water supply? With just 60 minutes, save the country by getting and distributing the vaccine. Will you succeed or fail to stop the OUTBREAK?

BOSFarragut West
  • 2-8 people12+180 min.

Join the Secret City's thrilling urban adventures! Engage with your surroundings, unravel puzzles, and compete head-to-head while exploring the city's best-kept secrets. Make great memories on your phone! Enjoy optional breaks at finest cafes & pub stops.

RJudiciary Square
Drago's Castle
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Drago's Castle

  • 2-12 people12+30 min.

Team up with a princess to navigate a dragon-infested castle, break free from a dungeon, and seal the beast back into its storybook home. Use your ally's magic wisely though, for a powerful dragon awaits!

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Explore the confectionary cathedral of Gerhardt Von Sweettüth in a thrilling 1-hour adventure. Crack the sweet secret or get gobstopped in the mysterious candy factory where nobody enters or exits...until now!

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Join the epic fight to protect your magical home as the elven residents of Gahl-Zaan. Can you garner enough support to fend off the impending human invasion? It's time to help your elf!

Dungeon Things
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Dungeon Things

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

A thunderstorm leads to a power outage and a chance to uncover the truth. Trapped in time, can you find your missing friend and unveil the mysteries of Lindale's disappearing children?

RWoodley Park
  • 2-4 people12+60 min.

Journey through time to Ancient Greece in 'Beyond Medusa’s Gate', a next-gen virtual reality escape game. Enter a world of mythology and epic adventure, right from the safety of your own home. Experience Assassin's Creed Odyssey like never before, right at your fingertips!

RWoodley Park
The Black Widow
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The Black Widow

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

You are locked in the lair of the infamous Black Widow serial killer. Unravel her secrets & escape before becoming her next victim!

The Lost Temple
Escape room

The Lost Temple

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Join a group of explorers to uncover a hidden temple in the South American jungle. Face dangers and steal the priceless treasure! Can you escape alive?

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Can you solve the disappearance of Dr. Webb and complete his final Expedition? Join the thrilling adventure and escape before it's too late.

  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

Join an elite Navy SEALS team on a mission in USSR! Locate a missing comrade, recover the deadly SCORPION Launch Code, and demolish a TOP SECRET bunker. The clock is ticking...

  • 2-8 people12+60 min.

Climb aboard a cursed pirate ship and embark on a high seas adventure. Seek the legendary Aztec Sun God's lost gold and race against time to break the sinister Pirate’s Curse. Will you conquer the mysteries, or will the curse claim you forever?

BOSRosslyn
  • 2-10 people12+60 min.

In Dr. Whack's shop lies the legendary Elixir of Life, fiercely guarded by the 920-year-old herself. Hidden behind intricate locks and secrets, this elusive potion offers the promise of eternal life and boundless power. Dare you venture in to uncover its mysteries?

BOSRosslyn
Dr. Panic's Asylum
New
  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Trapped in Dr. Panic's sinister asylum, you're marked for a gruesome surgery. Outsmart the twisted doctor and escape before your nightmare begins. Can you unravel the asylum's dark secrets and flee before time runs out? Your life hinges on every second.

  • 2-9 people12+60 min.

Experience the thrilling world of 1933 Prohibition in our Cosa Nostra escape room. Dive into a secret speakeasy, unraveling mysteries and dodging danger as you uncover the hidden ties of the Mafia and politics. Can you outsmart the notorious Cottone clan and retrieve the secrets you seek?

RWoodley Park
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Step into the whimsical world of Lexicon Lane, where wordplay and puzzles reign supreme. Embark on a solo sleuthing adventure or bond with friends as you unravel mysteries hidden within quirky shops. Reserve your puzzle case today and dive into a thrilling mystery-solving escapade!

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Unravel the enigma of Lexicon Lane, where mysteries and wordplay collide in a whimsical village. Reserve your puzzle case and delve into themed brain-teasers. Perfect for solo adventurers or team fun, with secrets embedded in the nostalgic tunes. Ready for the challenge?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Embark on a mystery-solving adventure in Lexicon Lane, where every shop holds secrets in its words. Dive into themed puzzles, uncover clues, and solve intriguing cases. Perfect for solo enthusiasts or team explorers, it promises surprises beyond the ordinary quest for answers.

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Unlock the magic of sharing! Morty's team seeks your help to uncover hidden gems. Know something unique about this experience? Suggest an Edit—share descriptions, images, and details to enrich our community. Your insights could light up our world!

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Join the chaos as the big day unfolds! Will the bride and groom make it down the aisle amid missing flowers, a mixed-up playlist, and other wedding mishaps? Only teamwork can save their 'I do's' in this whirlwind adventure of love and laughter!

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

When Xavier falls mysteriously ill, every second counts. Join the doctor in a high-stakes race against time, unraveling medical clues one by one in a gripping battle to diagnose and save a life. Will they uncover the truth before it's too late?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Put your culinary skills to the test! Scour Lexicon Lane to find the secret ingredients needed for Maria's famous sopa. With intriguing twists and mouthwatering challenges, will you be able to recreate her legendary dish?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Join Sherlock Holmium as he dives into the enigmatic world of elements and compounds. Uncover secrets only a true detective of chemistry can solve! Are you ready to decode the periodic puzzles and become part of this thrilling elemental adventure?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Unveil the mysteries of the long-lost papyrus of Queen Nefertari. Decipher her ancient hieroglyphics and unlock secrets that have been waiting to be discovered since the time of the pharaohs!

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Indulge in the art of French baking with Madame Macaron! Dive into her world of sweet secrets and solve delightful puzzles to reveal mouth-watering treasures. Each challenge brings you closer to savoring the finest pastries! Ready for a sweet adventure?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Embark on an epic quest by unraveling the mysteries of the ancient Edda poems. Channel the wisdom of the runes as you prove your bravery and journey towards the legendary gates of Valhalla. Are you ready to answer the call?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Embark on a thrilling journey where secrets unravel at every turn. Join Sarah as she dives deep into the unknown, facing unexpected challenges and heart-stopping encounters. Will she uncover the truth, or will the mysteries remain buried?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Embark on an adventure through the beautiful Hawaiian language as you uncover the lost song of Hawaii's last monarch, Queen Liliʻuokalani. Discover the words and melodies that echo through time, and immerse yourself in a story rich with history and culture.

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Kiki, Lexicon Lane's smartest doggo, has been researching animal communication methods. Use her research to decode a special message from Kiki.

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Embark on a magical journey to lift Baba Yaga's ancient curse! Piece together the clues hidden within traditional Russian toys and restore harmony to the land before time runs out. Can you break the enchantment and save the day?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Embark on a mind-bending journey through time and space! Professor Brane is lost in the swirling depths of the fourth dimension. Only you can solve the enigmatic hypercube puzzles to rescue him. Will you master the mysteries of the timestream and bring him back?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Roll up your sleeves and dive into a whirlwind of repairs with the savvy construction supervisor, Suzie Spanner, on Lexicon Lane. Equipped with a trusty toolbox, it's up to you to tackle tasks and ensure everything's in tip-top shape. Are you up for the challenge?

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Mystery echoes through Lexicon Lane as Polly Nader, the beloved beekeeper, faces the unexpected disappearance of her buzzing friends. Dive into a puzzle-packed adventure and reveal a secret message that holds the key to bringing back the lost bees.

BOSMcPherson Square
  • 1-4 people12+60 min.

Unravel the secrets behind every teacup in our exhilarating journey through time. With puzzles steeped in mystery, can you crack the code? Sweeten your mind or savor it pure, the choice is yours in this brain-brewing adventure!

BOSMcPherson Square
Psychedelic Mansion
New
  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Dive into the Psychedelic Mansion and discover if you have what it takes for international espionage. Navigate through vibrant, challenging levels, each testing your skills. Are you ready to unlock secrets? It's a thrilling adventure you won't want to miss!

Temple of Coins
New
Escape room

Temple of Coins

  • 2-6 people8+30 min.

Embark on a 30-minute treasure hunt around the temple, dodging ghosts and collecting gold coins. Activate power-ups to boost your skills in this thrilling digital adventure where every move you make impacts the game. Are you ready for the challenge?

  • 2-6 people6+60 min.

Join Ryder and the gang on thrilling rescue missions in this interactive adventure! Dive into 60 minutes of fun, filled with clues and challenges for the whole family. Perfect for young explorers aged 3 and up. Can you and your furry friends save the day?

Angry Birds
New
Escape room

Angry Birds

  • 2-6 people5+30 min.

Unleash the chaos in this life-size digital Angry Birds adventure! Sling your feathered allies with body movement and touch to outwit the King Pig. Perfect for family fun across 50 thrilling levels, see who rises as the ultimate pig-defeating champion!

  • 2-6 people12+60 min.

Dive into chaos as NYC is besieged by supernatural forces! Join the Ghostbusters in their latest adventure: The Cursed Collection. Unravel mysteries, capture runaway ghosts, and return the stolen artifacts. Prove you have what it takes to tackle the spectral upheaval!

Sanctum
New
Escape room

Sanctum

  • 2-6 people12+50 min.
RNorth Bethesda

Children's Birthday in an Escape Room: How to Organize

An escape room is one of the best birthday ideas for children aged 6 and up: instead of just sitting around, kids become a team of detectives or wizards and embark on a real adventure. It's active, memorable, and — unlike a trampoline — works even with 12-year-olds.

Many venues in Washington offer a special birthday package: a private escape room for the group, a decorated room for cake and gifts before or after the game, and discounts for large groups. Most rooms accommodate 2–6 children at a time — for a large guest list, ask about two parallel escape rooms or splitting into teams.

Choose a room based on age and theme: magic and treasure hunt escape rooms are a surefire hit, while older kids enjoy a light detective theme. Let the host know it's a birthday — they will adjust the clues so every child leaves a winner. Book in advance: daytime slots on weekends are the first to go.