Now Booking Fall & Winter
Indoor Party Rentals in Central Connecticut
Meriden Party Rentals brings the party inside when Connecticut weather won't cooperate. We deliver and set up a mechanical bull, dance floors, carnival games, popcorn and cotton candy machines, party speakers, marquee letters and elegant seating for gyms, banquet halls, offices, churches and finished basements from Meriden to Hartford and New Haven.
What can you rent for an indoor party in Connecticut? The rentals that work best indoors are the ones that don't need a big yard or a water hose: a mechanical bull, a portable dance floor, table-top carnival games, giant lawn-style games, popcorn, cotton candy and snow cone machines, a party speaker with microphones, light-up marquee letters, a champagne wall and chairs, tables and linens. Meriden Party Rentals delivers all of these across Central Connecticut.
Pick Your Indoor Event
Choose the kind of party you're planning and we'll show you the rentals our customers book most for it.
Holiday party rentals
- El Toro Loco mechanical bull for the part of the night everyone films
- Dance floor in smoked oak, dark maple or slate
- 4 ft light-up XMAS marquee letters
- JBL PartyBox 520 with mics and stand for toasts and music
- Popcorn machine and cotton candy machine
Company party and office event rentals
- Mechanical bull for a friendly ride-off between departments
- Modern bar tables and 32 inch cocktail tables with spandex covers
- Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four and cornhole
- Champagne wall for the welcome table
- Party speaker with microphones for awards and announcements
School gym, after-prom and project graduation rentals
- Mechanical bull, a big hit at after-prom
- Table-top carnival games: Down a Clown, Can Smash, Ring a Bottle, Rope the Bull
- Kam Jam, BasketPong and Putt Partee
- Popcorn, cotton candy and snow cone machines with supplies
- 4 ft light-up GRAD letters
Indoor birthday party rentals
- Light-up marquee numbers for the age, 0 through 9
- Throne chairs in adult and kids sizes
- Kids table and chair sets
- Bubble machine and cotton candy machine
- Mechanical bull for teen and adult birthdays
Winter wedding, baby shower and bridal shower rentals
- Dance floor sized to your guest count (use the size tool below)
- MR & MRS or LOVE marquee letters, or BABY letters for showers
- Champagne wall and fantasy candy cart
- Gold or clear chiavari chairs with cushions
- Throne chairs and loveseats, baby blocks and metal cylinder pedestals
Church hall, community and fundraiser rentals
- Carnival Fun Package (5 pieces) or any of our 10 table-top carnival games
- The Grand Carnival concession stand or Grand Western stand
- Popcorn, cotton candy and snow cone machines
- 6 ft and 8 ft tables with folding chairs
- Mechanical bull, a reliable way to raise money by the ride
Mechanical Bull Rental for Indoor Parties
The El Toro Loco mechanical bull from Meriden Party Rentals is the rental people talk about after the party. It works for holiday parties, company events, after-prom, college nights, bar events and adult birthdays. The speed can be set slow for first-timers and faster for confident riders, so everyone from kids to coworkers gets a turn.
Will it fit your room? The bull needs a clear floor area with space around it for people to watch, enough ceiling height for a rider standing up, and a nearby outlet. Call 203-907-9846 with your room size and ceiling height and we'll tell you right away whether it fits.
See mechanical bull rental details and availability
Dance Floor Rental for Halls, Tents and Homes
Meriden Party Rentals has portable dance floors in six finishes: smoked oak, dark maple, slate white, slate black, black-and-white checkered and dark maple with slate white checkered. Sizes run from 9 x 9 ft to 21 x 21 ft. A rented dance floor covers carpet in a function room, protects a gym floor and marks off a clear space where people know to dance.
Suggested dance floor: 12 x 15 ft
Rule of thumb: about a third to half of your guests dance at once, and each dancer needs roughly 4 to 5 square feet. Call us if your crowd loves to dance and we'll size up.
| Floor size | Square feet | Good for about |
|---|---|---|
| 9 x 9 ft | 81 | Up to 40 guests |
| 12 x 12 ft | 144 | 40 to 70 guests |
| 12 x 15 ft | 180 | 70 to 100 guests |
| 15 x 15 ft | 225 | 100 to 125 guests |
| 15 x 18 ft | 270 | 125 to 150 guests |
| 18 x 18 ft | 324 | 150 to 180 guests |
| 18 x 21 ft | 378 | 180 to 210 guests |
| 21 x 21 ft | 441 | 210 to 250 guests |
See all dance floor finishes and sizes
Indoor Games and Carnival Games
Indoor games need to fit on a table or a gym floor, and they need to be easy to explain in five seconds. These are the Meriden Party Rentals games that work best inside.
Table-top carnival games
Ten games, including Down a Clown, Hit the Bucket, Fish in a Bowl, Outlaws and Clown Tooth. Each one sits on a standard table.
Giant games
Giant Jenga, Giant Connect Four and cornhole. These are good for office parties where people stand and talk between turns.
Skill games
Kam Jam, BasketPong and Putt Partee for school nights, youth groups and family parties.
Popcorn, Cotton Candy and Snow Cone Machines
Concession machines from Meriden Party Rentals make a gym or hall smell and feel like a real event. We rent the popcorn machine, cotton candy machine and snow cone machine, with supply packs for each: popcorn kernels, popcorn bags, cotton candy mix in blue raspberry, cherry and bubble gum, and snow cone syrup in blue raspberry, grape and cherry.
Party Sound, Lighting and Décor
Sound
JBL PartyBox 520 with mics and stand or the Sony GTK-XB90 speaker for music, toasts and announcements.
Light-up marquee letters
4 ft MR & MRS, LOVE, XMAS, GRAD and numbers 0 to 9.
Champagne wall & candy cart
The champagne wall and fantasy candy cart give a hall a focal point for photos.
Lights & effects
Seating
Throne chairs, gold and clear chiavari chairs, white garden chairs and folding chairs.
Tables & linens
60 inch round tables, 6 ft and 8 ft tables, plus tablecloths and spandex covers in many colors.
Can a bounce house go indoors?
Some bounce houses can be set up in a gym or large hall, but only where the ceiling is well above the top of the unit and there's room for the blower. Most homes and function rooms don't have the height. Call Meriden Party Rentals with your ceiling height and room size before booking a bounce house for an indoor party, and we'll tell you honestly whether it fits.
Indoor Party Rental Checklist: Before You Book
Most indoor setup problems come down to one of these six things. Tick them off before you call and booking takes five minutes.
How Indoor Delivery and Setup Works
- Book online or call 203-907-9846. Tell us the venue, the room and what's on your checklist.
- We confirm the space. If anything won't fit, we'll say so up front and suggest what will.
- We deliver and set up before your guests arrive. Our crew brings everything through the venue and sets it up in place.
- We test everything and show you how to run the machines and games.
- We pick up after the party at the time we agreed with you and your venue.
Winter delivery in Connecticut means snow and ice. If the walkway or loading area at your venue needs to be cleared, let us know ahead of time so the crew can plan the safest way in.
Where We Deliver Indoor Party Rentals
Meriden Party Rentals is based in Meriden, CT, and delivers indoor party rentals throughout Central Connecticut, including:
- Meriden
- Wallingford
- Cheshire
- Southington
- Middletown
- North Haven
- New Haven
- Hartford
- West Hartford
- East Hartford
- New Britain
- Newington
- Wethersfield
- Rocky Hill
- Cromwell
- Glastonbury
- Farmington
- Bristol
- Portland
See the full delivery area and fees.
Why Connecticut Hosts Book Meriden Party Rentals
Local since 2008
Meriden Party Rentals, LLC has delivered party rentals across Central Connecticut since 2008. We're based in Meriden, not a call center.
Owner-run
Meriden Party Rentals is owned by Carlos Nieves. It's a local Connecticut business, so you deal with the same team from booking to pickup.
One call books it all
Bull, dance floor, games, concessions, sound, décor, tables and chairs from one company and one delivery. Read our FAQ for policies.
Straight answers
If a rental won't fit your room, we'll tell you before you book, not on the day of your party.
Indoor Party Rental Questions
Can you rent a mechanical bull for an indoor party?
Yes. Meriden Party Rentals sets up the El Toro Loco mechanical bull indoors in gyms, banquet halls, function rooms, offices and large basements across Central Connecticut. The bull needs a clear floor area, enough ceiling height and a nearby outlet. Call 203-907-9846 with your room size to confirm it fits.
What size dance floor do I need?
Plan on about a third to half of your guests dancing at once, with roughly 4 to 5 square feet per dancer. That works out to a 12 x 12 ft floor for 40 to 70 guests, 15 x 15 ft for 100 to 125 guests and 21 x 21 ft for 210 to 250 guests. Meriden Party Rentals has sizes from 9 x 9 to 21 x 21 ft.
What party rentals work best indoors in winter?
The best indoor party rentals are the ones that don't need a yard or water: a mechanical bull, a portable dance floor, table-top carnival games, giant games, popcorn and cotton candy machines, a party speaker, light-up marquee letters and a champagne wall. Meriden Party Rentals delivers all of them throughout Central Connecticut.
Can a bounce house be used indoors?
Sometimes. A bounce house can go in a gym or large hall only if the ceiling is well above the top of the unit and there's room for the blower. Most homes and function rooms don't have that height. Send Meriden Party Rentals your ceiling height and room size, and we'll tell you honestly whether a unit fits.
Do you deliver indoor rentals to schools for after-prom and project graduation?
Yes. Meriden Party Rentals delivers mechanical bulls, carnival games, giant games and concession machines to school gyms and cafeterias for after-prom, project graduation and school fundraisers in Central Connecticut. Tell us your school's load-in times and any vendor paperwork the school requires when you book.
How far ahead should I book indoor party rentals?
For December holiday parties and spring after-prom season, book as early as you can, ideally 4 to 6 weeks ahead, because mechanical bull and dance floor dates fill first. For other dates, a week or two is often enough. Call Meriden Party Rentals at 203-907-9846 to check a date.
Plan Your Indoor Party
Tell us the date, the venue and the room. We'll tell you what fits and get it on the calendar.
