Birthday Parties in Bemidji, MN

Where: 200 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Unit #3, downtown Bemidji
Birthday deal: Five paying guests + birthday guest free: six attend, five pay
How to book: Send a party enquiry; Melissa will contact you
Party options: Ask about extra play time, decorations, food and drink
Ages: 10 and up recommended, with a parent's permission
Lane size: 2–5 throwers per lane, up to 6

How the birthday deal works

Bring five paying guests and the birthday guest throws free. Only the birthday guest is free, so a group of six pays for five. The birthday must fall within two weeks of the booking, and the birthday guest shows ID at check-in.

Send a party enquiry with your date, preferred time and headcount. Melissa will contact you to arrange and confirm the booking.

Kids and family birthdays

Hatchet House is family friendly. There is no strict age limit, but the venue recommends throwers be at least 10 with a parent's permission, so they have the strength to stick the axe; restrictions may apply at peak and evening times. Tell Melissa the ages in your group when planning your party.

Every lane is fully enclosed with floor-to-ceiling fencing, one axe flies at a time, and a coach gives the group a safety and technique briefing before the first throw.

Your party's own lane, no sharing with strangers
Projected targets with tic-tac-toe and a moving bullseye
Darts, giant Jenga, bean bags and table tiki toss between turns
Closed-toed shoes for every thrower

Adult birthdays and the big ones

Keith's Old River Pizza delivers to the table, the full bar pours beer, cider, seltzer, wine and cocktails, and tabletop s'mores make a good stand-in for cake. For a large celebration, rent the whole facility: Hatchet House provides lane staff and bartenders, and every private event is quoted to the occasion.

Book before it fills

Live availability. One reservation seats the whole party together.

Make this week more interesting

Pick a night. Bring your people.

See the next bookable dates for a group of four. Your exact times and total appear before checkout.

Planning something bigger?

Hatchet House hosts parties from a few people to the hundreds, including full-facility rentals with lane staff and bartenders. Tell them the date, headcount and occasion for a quote.

Ask about a private party

Make a night of it

Start with a photo at Paul Bunyan and Babe on the Lake Bemidji waterfront, then head downtown to the lanes.

Good to know

Does the birthday person really throw free?

Yes. Bring five paying guests and the birthday guest throws free: six attend and five pay. The birthday must be within two weeks of the booking, with ID at check-in.

Can we book a birthday party online?

Send a party enquiry on our private-parties page. Melissa will contact you to arrange the booking; the enquiry does not reserve a date or take payment.

What is the youngest age that can throw?

There is no strict age limit, but Hatchet House recommends throwers be at least 10 with a parent's permission. Age restrictions may apply at peak and evening times.

Can we bring a cake or food?

Ask when you call to book. Outside beverages are not allowed, food is served on site, and private events may cater from a licensed establishment.

How many lanes does a party need?

Each lane comfortably holds 2–5 throwers and up to 6. Larger parties take several lanes, kept side by side when space allows.

Can we hold a party on a day you are closed?

Yes. Private events can be booked any day of the week, even when the venue is listed as closed.

What if we need to cancel?

Cancel at least 48 hours ahead for a full refund. Inside 48 hours, you can take a gift card or reschedule.

200 Paul Bunyan Dr S, Unit #3, Bemidji, MN