Are you trying to make their first birthday feel truly special? Oakland’s 1st birthday venues offer creative play spaces, sunny gardens, and welcoming halls where little milestones get big smiles. Picture venues near Lake Merritt for picture-perfect family photos, playful rooms with space for crawling and toddling, and Uptown spots ready for a joyful cake smash. Grown-ups are covered too, with easy access, relaxed vibes, and colourful décor all around. Find your spot below so you can focus on the giggles, the hugs, and that unforgettable first slice of cake.
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 February 2026:
| From $150 | to $450 | hire fee per hour |
| From $2536 | 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 (February 2026):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average $175 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 80 guests | prices average $450 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 100 guests | prices average $450 hire fee per hour |
These are the venues within 0.6 mi from central Oakland, available to book on Tagvenue:
Page last updated in February 2026
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