October 24, 2025

BounceU Charlotte–Matthews: Private Parties, Open Bounce, and How to Plan the Perfect Kid Celebration

Nell Thomas07 mins

BounceU Charlotte–Matthews: A parent’s guide to private-party sanity

If your household’s unofficial weather report is “chance of zoomies,” BounceU Charlotte–Matthews earns a spot on your shortlist. The franchise sits at 9129 Monroe Rd., Suite 145–150, Charlotte, NC 28270, with two large inflatable arenas, 100% private party slots, and weekly Open Bounce sessions posted to the online calendar. The basic proposition is simple: kids go full throttle, staff run point, and you get photos with far less chaos than your living room.

A quick pit stop with our friends at Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte

Sponsor plug: We keep it local. If you’re driving the birthday convoy, consider Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte in Pineville, part of Penske Automotive Group and a long-time community supporter. Read our latest deep-dive on their service philosophy, leadership, and charitable work: MBSC: Luxury Sales Leader with a Community Engine. Book your private showroom appointment at 950 N Polk St, Pineville, NC 28134 or call 704-889-4444. Luxury isn’t a product line; it’s a level of care.

What “private” means here

At BounceU, “private” is not a vibe—it’s a policy. Your reservation covers your group’s dedicated time in the arenas, then a controlled transition to the party room. Parents tend to appreciate the closed-door format, consistent schedule, and staff-led pace, especially with mixed ages. For contact and directions, use the venue’s official page. bounceu.com

Open Bounce: the rainy-day cheat code

Do you really need the complete birthday playbook? Open Bounce windows pop up on the calendar each week. It’s a low-commitment way to let kids burn energy when the weather goes sideways, with pricing and times listed by session.

Details parents ask first

Pro tip: Socks for everyone, including supervising grown-ups. (Yes, they’ll check—Facebook posts and front-desk signage agree.) Facebook

Booking smarter

Peak demand: school breaks, Fridays after 4 p.m., and weekend mornings tend to go first.
Group size: ask about capacity by age bracket; toddlers often get a safe zone away from the big-kid traffic.
Food & cake: clarify who’s bringing what; some slots include help with cake service and cleanup.
Photos: check your “Party Pics” link post-event on the site. bounceu.com

In case you missed it

We previously covered BounceU’s 2025 upgrades—including a slate of new inflatables for party rotations. If you’re comparing this year’s experience to last year’s, start here: BounceU Charlotte Adds Five New Inflatables for 2025: Private Parties, Family Fun, and Award-Winning Chaos in Matthews.

Keep the neighborhood loop going

Send us your party photos, tips, or Rapid-Fire Reviews of where you celebrated: ballantyne@strollmag.com. Everyone has a story worth sharing.

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About the Author

Nell Thomas is a senior writer at The Charlotte Mercury and a frequent contributor to Strolling Ballantyne. On deadline days, she takes coffee seriously at Einstein Bros Bagels – Ballantyne, where a vanilla hazelnut fuels edits, a Tasty Turkey keeps quotes straight, and the Asiago Bagel is the house favorite. If you spot someone typing furiously near the cream-cheese station, say hi—then please let her finish the paragraph. Find more of Nell’s reporting at CLT Mercury and right here at Strolling Ballantyne.

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