Booking costs of 1st birthday venues average $250 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Oakland, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $175 | to $450 | hire fee per hour |
| From $500 | to $4000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $60 | per person |
You'll find 1st birthday venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Oakland, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $150 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 50 and 80 guests | prices average $200 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 85 guests | prices average $4000 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.4 mi from central Oakland, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller 1st birthday venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Oakland, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Parklet at Sandbar - outdoor space for 30 guests
Venue said: Parklet is a small outdoor space owned by Sandbar. About 10 seats and a standing room await you there. You can take advantage of the bar's unique offerings.
TOP-FLOOR LOFT-STYLE SPACE at MyGroove Design Studio - photo / film studio for 49 guests
Venue said: A PA system with wall speakers provides on-site audio playback, and the venue also offers Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and storage for production gear. Best for: Brand and lifestyle photography, on-camera interviews and small-scale...
Photo Studio at Mick Jones Studio - photo studio for 30 guests
Venue said: Room features: Photo equipment and a PA system support still and video shoots that require playback and basic in-room audio. Wi‑Fi and mirrors assist styling and tethered workflows, and the space provides step‑free access...
Cheap 1st birthday venues in Oakland start from $25 per person or $450 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Parklet at Sandbar, from $25 per person
(up to 30 guests standing)
Venue said: The decor is colorful and holiday-themed. You can hold small meetings here, have drinks with friends, and relax. It will work well for parties, and birthdays.
3 Courts + Bar and Kitchen at Pickle Athletics, from $450 minimum spend per event
(up to 80 guests standing)
Venue said: Location: Telegraph Avenue in Oakland sits on a commercial corridor lined with cafes, restaurants and bars that provide post-event dining and nightlife options.
TOP-FLOOR LOFT-STYLE SPACE at MyGroove Design Studio, from $150 hire fee per hour
(up to 49 guests standing)
Venue said: A PA system with wall speakers provides on-site audio playback, and the venue also offers Wi‑Fi, air conditioning and storage for production gear. Best for: Brand and lifestyle photography, on-camera interviews and small-scale...
Page last updated in September 2026
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