A birthday party at Viking Sports is a personalized celebration filled with games, activities, and fun. While we’ve been hosting parties since our founding in 1993, they truly gained popularity when Zach and I took over Viking Sports in 2011. Back then, parties were held at outdoor parks during the warmer months and in indoor facilities throughout Greater Boston during colder months.

Recognizing the need for our own dedicated space, we began building the Viking Activity Center. We designed our space at 143 Cypress Street. After completing the project, we celebrated the grand opening by inviting customers, neighbors, and the Brookline Chamber of Commerce to join us.

Almost immediately after opening, birthday party requests poured in. At the time, we offered a few simple options for parents to choose from:

  1. Open Play Party – Geared toward kids 5 and under, this party featured age-appropriate inflatables and sports equipment for free play.
  2. Sports-Specific Party – Kids could pick a sports theme, and we’d run a variety of games within that sport.
  3. Multi-Sports Party – Kids chose a mix of games, and we played them all.

Although each party type was unique, we believed strongly in making every celebration personal to the child. To achieve this, we introduced a Birthday Party Coordinator role to manage the entire personalized experience. Families were also encouraged to decorate the Viking Activity Center to match their party theme. These thoughtful touches created memorable experiences for everyone involved.

Since opening the Viking Activity Center, we’ve hosted hundreds of birthday parties. In 2024, our partnership with the Brookline Teen Center allowed us to expand to a second Brookline location, which could host our Ninja Warrior-themed parties. Even though we have our own dedicated spaces for these memorable events, we continue to host off-site parties at indoor sports facilities, local parks, and private homes. We also offer the option to include one of our inflatable bounce houses.

Looking ahead, we’re excited to create many more personalized, fun, and unforgettable birthday experiences for families in our community.