Age: 0-7
Limited numbers: Our space can host up to 30 people (we suggest no more than 15 adults to allow space for the children to play).
Cost: From January 2023 all new Junior Birthday Party bookings will cost $250 (includes a photo booth session).
Time: Two hours. Sundays 10am-12noon or 2pm – 4pm
Extras: You are welcome to bring your party food along but there will be no access to the Capital E kitchen. All food brought onto the space will need to be prepped offsite ready to be put onto the table supplied within the space. Free parking is available for one vehicle available for the party duration for ease of unloading/loading.
Birthday Parties
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Junior Birthday Parties
Capital E’s creative play space is the ideal place to host your child’s birthday party. Our space is continually buzzing with ever-changing themes, excellent activities, and equipment to keep young hands and minds busy. A Capital E team member will be onsite to help you set-up, show you around the facilities, assist with the setup of some of our craft activities, and ensure everything is working safely and running smoothly.
FAQ for junior parties
Where can we park?
Do you organise the activities and entertainment?
Can we play music?
Will other people be allowed in the space during the party?
How does the photobooth session work?
Can we prepare food on site?
Where will the children eat?
Can I bring my own decorations?
What happens if my child is sick in the lead up to the party?
How long do I have to set up the party?
Can I provide alcohol for the adults?
Senior Birthday Parties
For kids aged 8+, capture a memorable birthday party in our MediaLab computer suite, where kids can create their own 3D games – Game On – or spend time playing against each other on our popular TrackMania or Brawlhalla games – Multiplayer Gaming.
Multiplayer Gaming
Multiplayer LAN gaming lets you test your gaming skills alongside your friends. Spend two hours on our gaming PCs in our state-of-the-art MediaLab, competing with high emotion and full-on energy. Featuring high-speed car racing time trials, and Brawlhalla an E-Sports favourite.
Age: 8+
The gaming in senior birthday parties is on PC keyboards, not touch screen or game controller. Party guests must already know how to game on a keyboard to take part in the session. Due to time and resources, the tutor cannot teach children how to keyboard game.
Cost: $325 per session
Numbers: We can host up to 11 people for Multiplayer Gaming (this allows each child to have their own computer)
Time: MediaLab parties are two hours, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am – 12pm or 1pm – 3pm
Extras: You are welcome to bring your party food along but there will be no access to the Capital E kitchen. All food brought onto the space will need to be prepped offsite ready to be put onto the table supplied within the space. Free parking is available for one vehicle available for the party duration for ease of unloading/loading.
Game On!
GAME ON! Get your game on with our new combined experience!
Step up your next birthday celebration at Capital E with the wonderful world of 3D Game Design for children aged 9+. In the MediaLab, tamariki take control to design and play their very own interactive 3D video games. They can also have the chance to play either our very popular interactive racing game TrackMania or Brawlhalla.
Your digital architects will learn how to develop their own game, explore challenges and puzzles, take risks and modify the game elements to realise their vision.
GAME ON!
‘Kids loved designing their own game and also playing the game in the second half. It is a hassle free party arrangement for parents as the kids will be self engaged designing and playing the games’. – Birthday Parent
Age: 9+ (all attendees must be over 8 to attend and the birthday child turning 9)
All MediaLab birthday parties are run on PC keyboards, not touch screen or game controller. Party guests must be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse to take part in the session due to time and resources.
Cost: $325
Numbers: We can host up to 11 people for Game On! (this allows each child to have their own computer)
Time: MediaLab parties are two hours, Saturdays and Sundays, 10am -12pm or 1pm-3pm
Extras: You are welcome to bring your party food along and limited kitchen facilities are available (While under traffic light Orange or Red there will be no access to the Capital E kitchen. All food brought onto the space will need to be prepped offsite ready to be put onto the table supplied within the space). Free parking is available for one vehicle available for the party duration for ease of unloading/loading.