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Few occasions elicit as much focus and attention to detail from young children as their own upcoming birthday parties. So, of course, finding the perfect location and theme is key. With our comprehensive guide to the most festive party venues in the city, your family is sure to find a happenin’ hot spot that meets all of your birthday child’s requirements for endless fun.
14th Street Y: New Country Day Camp Birthday Parties from the 14th Street Y are a great way for city kids to create the birthday party of their dreams by making their own choices! Kids are afforded the opportunity to design their own programs with activities rooted in sports, nature, performing arts, visual arts, martial arts, gymnastics, science and technology, and more! Plus, the staff takes the workload off of parents, as staff, room rental, activities, food, drink, cake, goodie bags, decorations, and invitations are all included. 14streety.org & newcountrydaycamp.org
16 Handles: Come celebrate your little one’s (all ages are welcome) birthday at 16 Handles on the UES. The 16 Handles team can can customize a party just for you. Please contact their party team at 516-551-2271 so they can “Handle” this for you. 16handles.com
74th St. MAGIC: Parents are raving about MAGIC’s new Sports Parties (soccer or football). During the 1.5 hour party, children (ages 3-6) enjoy skill-based primers, an age-appropriate version of the game, and time in the bounce house and on the zip-line, followed by food and cake in MAGIC’s bright and spacious party room. 74magic.com
92Y: 92Y’s Gymnastics Jamboree birthday party takes place in the Gymnastics Studio in the Sky. Kids jump on a tumble track, rock-climb, swing on a zip -line and trapeze, and more. The staff directs kids in age-appropriate activities and the party includes complimentary invitations, a bracelet or mini basketball for each child, a t-shirt for the birthday child, and two one-month gym memberships for the host parents. 92y.org
A Family Disco: Deb’s Family Disco’s dance balls are ideal for high-energy kids who love the limelight (and fun for dancing grown-ups too)! Real club and disco lights thrill tots and tweens, while a DJ plays dance games, kids get on the mike, and dancers lead hip-hop moves. Light-up dance floor favors, musical-themed cakes, and a bar for the grownups gets everyone in the mood. afamilydisco.com
Advantage Tennis Clubs: Advantage Tennis offers fantastic Tennis Parties for young players. No experience needed—just sneakers. A full hour of fun on the courts, supervised by tennis pros, a gift for each child, and 30 minutes in the lounge to celebrate are all included. advantagetennisclubs.com
American Museum of Natural History: Dive through 20,000 leagues of birthday fun in AMNH’s Millstein Hall of Ocean Life at the museum’s Underwater Treasures party for kids ages 4-8. Guests will spot a broad spectrum of sea creatures, including the Hall’s ever-present Great Blue Whale! amnh.org
Applause NY: Right from the start, the Hip-Hop Dance Party engages children ages 4-9 years old with an interactive show that includes all their favorite songs with a customized playlist. The party staff are all professional dancers and teaching artists who lead the dance battles, dance games, and teach choreography for a performance at the end for the parents! applauseny.com
apple seeds: Get ready for a rockin’ musical party at apple seeds. All 90-minute parties take kids on a musical journey led by a songs for seeds guitarist. Grab an instrument and play along to a themed performance, explore the indoor playground, and enjoy fun interactive activities. appleseedsplay.com
The Art Farm: Make-believe and petting zoo fun come together at the Art Farm! Your guests are in for a real treat when the princess of their choice joins the celebration for dress-up and interactive music games as part of the Princess and Knights theme. All parties are two hours long and include art, a visit to the petting zoo, favors, and food. theartfarms.org
Asphalt Green: Celebrate your child’s birthday party at either of Asphalt Green’s locations: Upper East Side or Battery Park City! They provide a range of fun birthday activities (for ages 3 and up) such as sports, swimming, tumbling, cooking, music, and dance. Choose from three great party packages: Basic, Deluxe, or Extravaganza/Gourmet Party. asphaltgreen.org/parties & asphaltgreenbpc.org/parties
Ballet Academy East: BAE Ballet Birthday Parties kick off with a fun and creative ballet class with a festive birthday theme. Children dance a ballet birthday story narrated by the teacher, and starring the birthday child. Dancing is followed by refreshments. Parties include two teachers, a pianist, a hostess, a wand or crown, set-up, cleanup, and balloons. baenyc.com
Big Apple Circus: The Big Apple Circus’ popular Signature Birthday Party includes tickets to a performance, free cotton candy or popcorn vouchers, and souvenir signature Big Apple Circus clown noses. It is a birthday party the entire family will enjoy! bigapplecircus.org
Bounce!: Long Island’s Bounce! lets party-goers jump on wall-to-wall trampolines, somersault into giant trampoline foam pits, play trampoline dodgeball, and attempt to slam dunk a basketball from a trampoline! They host parties for ages 2 and up, with special options for ages 6 and under. bounceonit.com/syosset
Bowlmor Lanes: Kids’ birthday parties really get rolling at Bowlmor Lanes. Party packages include unlimited bowling, shoe rental, kid-friendly cuisine, juice and soda, a custom cake or cupcakes, gift bags, and a sign-able bowling pin for the birthday boy or girl. bowlmor.com
Broadway Birthday Bashes at the PIT: At Broadway Birthday Bashes, the staff will roll out the red carpet at this legendary 99-seat off-Broadway theater, where you’ll see world class improvisers create an original musical all about the birthday child. VIP options include pre-show performers, face painting, balloon art, karaoke, an ice cream buffet, and a brand new three-tier chocolate fountain! broadwaybirthdaybashes.com
Bronx Zoo: Go wild with a Bronx Zoo birthday party. Available for ages 2-12, parties include a private room, exhibit tour, and up-close interactions with some of the most beloved zoo residents. Parties are held from October to early June on select Saturdays and Sundays. bronxzoo.com
Brooklyn Children’s Museum: The Brooklyn Children’s Museum has many amazing themes, but one of the most popular is Imagination Runs Wild. This birthday celebration takes place in one of the most sought after areas of the Museum, the Totally Tots exhibit. Discover the magical wonders of the water works pond, visit the sandbox, and enjoy one hour of guided free play with a puppet show! brooklynkids.org
Brooklyn Zoo: Parkour parties at NYC’s only Parkour facility include lessons from Ninja Warriors on how to climb the warp wall, flip into a foam pit, climb the rope wall, slide down the fireman’s pole, and more. A spring floor, trampoline, and dance floor bring the movement disciplines together in a cool, fun, and new space. brooklynzoony.com
Chelsea Piers: The Ultimate Tykes Challenge is the perfect party for children ages 3-5. Preschoolers will have a blast participating in unique activities, including parachute, steal the bacon, multi-sport games, and races. Each party culminates with time in the inflatable bouncy castle! chelseapiers.com
Children’s Museum of the Arts: CMA’s Fabulous Animation Birthday parties offer an innovative way to celebrate! Children ages 7-14 sculpt their very own clay creatures, then learn animation basics as they collaborate on a short animated movie in the Media Lab. The two-hour party ends with the world premier screening of the birthday movie! cmany.org
Children’s Museum of Manhattan: At CMOM’s PlayWork party, children ages 1-5 can meet Alphie the talking dragon, dress up as a firefighter, and more. During the 90-minute birthday bash, little ones also take part in a special music and art activity before enjoying pizza and cake from Magnolia Bakery. Goody bags include a pass for the child to return to CMOM for free. cmom.org
Citibabes: Citibabes’ Jungle Safari-themed birthday party is one of their biggest hits. Enter the Citibabes jungle, complete with blow-up elephants, giraffes, monkeys and more. Catered to each age group, Citibabes Jungle Safari parties are 90 minutes for 15 children, and include a private party room, playground time, a bouncy castle, art project, catered food and drinks, cake, gift bags, balloons, and decorations. citibabes.com
Color Me Mine: Tap into your child’s artistic side with a birthday party at Color Me Mine in Tribeca. With more than 100 items to choose from, partygoers design and paint their own masterpieces, creating a lasting memory for years to come. tribeca.colormemine.com
Columbus Gym: Celebrate with gymnastics fun at Columbus Gym’s expansive, fully equipped facility. Kids ages 1-12 will enjoy a full hour on the bars, beam, rings, and trampoline while playing games supervised by the trained staff. The last half hour is for food, drinks, and birthday cake. columbusgymnyc.com
ConstructionKids: ConstructionKids’ birthday parties—which can be themed in a variety of ways—are smart, unique, and creative. Children in grades K-4 learn how to hammer safely, then build their own projects to take home. Children are busy for two hours, either at your location in NYC or the CK studio in Brooklyn. constructionkids.com
Corbin’s Crusaders: Corbin’s Crusaders offers jam-packed, high-energy sports parties in Central Park or a gym! Your party will include games, sports, top-notch coaches, and lots of running around. One of the most popular parties is the Extreme Sports Party—it includes dodgeball, capture the flag, and flag football for ages 4–14. corbinscrusaders.com
Cozy’s Cuts For Kids: A Beauty Bash at Cozy’s is a rite of passage for all NYC stylistas! Parties like the Ultimate Beauty Bash Deluxe and the Backstage Posse Pass Party include hairstyling from Cozy’s Braid Bar Specialists, manicures, and sparkly makeup application. Additional fun includes art projects, dancing, music, pizza, and more. cozyscutsforkids.com
The Craft Studio: The Craft Studio has some super unique “Frozen”-themed parties. Each party includes a custom “Frozen” craft for each age group and “Frozen” decorations and add-ons that include an Elsa and Anna inspired braid bar, “Frozen”-themed glitter tattoos, “Frozen” party decor, and more! craftstudionyc.com
CuRious Candy: Step it up this year with the sweetest party of them all at CuRious Candy. From custom piñatas to cotton candy cloud centerpieces and edible serving ware, the CuRious experience promises to always surprise and delight. A party favorite is the Cookie Castle party, where guests of all ages get to dream up their own fantasy candy creation. Parties also include mini cotton candy favors, small bites, kiddie cocktails, and champagne for the adults. curiouscandy.com
Dave & Buster’s: It’s game day every day at Dave and Buster’s in Times Square. Birthday packages are available for groups of ten or more with special menus, game cards, and unlimited video game upgrades. Plus, your child scores with a D&B gift. daveandbusters.com
DiMenna Children’s History Museum at the New-York Historical Society: President Washington guides kids on a scavenger hunt through the museum, helping them read the Inaugural Address and sign the Constitution. This Washington can even create tri-corner hats for party guests! A special Washington birthday cake, inspired crafts, gift bags, and balloons complete this truly presidential experience, ideal for ages 7-10. nyhistory.org
Discovery Programs: The Pump-up Parkour Party is Discovery’s newest themed birthday party. Children ages 7-10 years will run, jump, climb, and tumble, combining mental and physical strength to conquer obstacles in Discovery’s renovated gym. The two-hour party includes an hour of intense fun in which students will learn how to execute Parkour moves like Tic-Tacs, Safety Vaults, and more. discoveryprograms.com
Dylan’s Candy Bar: You’ll feel like you’ve won the Golden Ticket with a birthday party celebration at Dylan’s Candy Bar on the Upper East Side. Build your own party theme or choose from Sugar Babies, Sweetie Pie, or Sugar Rush party packages. dylanscandybar.com
Eastside Tae Kwon Do: The “Star Wars” Party is an amazing party for kids ages 5 and up. Kids are invited to dress as their favorite “Star Wars” characters, and take a class that teaches them how to use a light saber using real sword fighting techniques. All kids take home a foam “light saber.” Pizza and cupcakes are served as well. eastsidetaekwondo.com
Fantasma Magic: Abracadabra! An award-winning Fantasma Magic birthday bash will amaze family and friends. The birthday child becomes the magician’s assistant, and party guests get to participate in a 45-minute magic show. Four unique options fit every budget. fantasmamagic.com
FAO Schwarz: Classic birthday parties at FAO Schwarz include traditional games like limbo and the hokey pokey, plus a Toy Solider host and private time on the legendary Big Piano. Kids pick their own theme, so they can be anything from princesses to safari explorers. fao.com
Gaga Center: New this season, the Gaga Center introduces Gaga FUEL birthday parties for all Gaga- and electronics-obsessed kids! In this high-energy party, all players get an electronic watchband that tracks all movement during the 90-minute Gaga party. The more you move while playing Gaga, the more fuel points you get! gagacenter.com
Galli Theater: Galli Theater’s (now at a new location) “The Favorite-Show and a Party” delivers top children’s theater entertainment that will turn your party into an enchanting fairytale event! Choose from a list of current shows and then leave everything else to their staff! Galli provides an interactive fairytale show, a decorated party room, food, beverages, and a custom cake! Recommended for ages 3-7. gallitheaterny.com
Get Coiffed: At the Rocker Girl Party, cool hairstyles, make-up, nail polish, temporary tattoos, hair feathers, and more will make your daughter’s rock star dreams come true. Stylists bring everything but the music to turn your daughter and her friends into the very musicians they love to sing and dance to. Guests (ages 5-12) will be rocking and rolling. getcoiffed.com
Grand Central Oyster Bar Brooklyn: Kid-friendly Grand Central Oyster Bar Brooklyn accommodates groups of 10-125 in both private and semi-private spaces. While kids nosh on house-made fish sticks, pastas, and fries, adults can indulge in seafood platters, oysters, and more. oysterbarbrooklyn.com
Gymboree Play & Music: Princess Playhouse, Little Super Heroes, and Dinosaur Adventure are just some of the popular birthday party themes available at Gymboree’s five Manhattan locations. Choose your child’s favorite theme, and they’ll create a personalized party experience filled with imaginative thematic play. Gymboree specializes in parties for ages 1-5. gymboreeclasses.com
Gymtime Rhythm & Glues: Featuring exciting party themes and activities like Tae Kwon Do, guests are sure to get a kick out of your birthday boy or girl’s special day. Parties are 90 minutes and include set-up, clean-up, and tons of gym fun. gymtime.net
HiArt: HiArt!’s Candy Sculpture Party is sure to be sweet! Kids (ages 4 and up) build or paint stupendous abstract environments made entirely of candy. Colors, scents, and flavors abound! Little kids build with their parents while big kids build endlessly—and creatively—on their own! hiartkids.com
Hill Country Hospitality: At both Hill Country Chicken and Hill Country BBQ, the team does extensive catering and private event hosting—including birthdays and mitzvahs. The vibe is one of Southern charm, the food is crowd-pleasing, and the event teams can accommodate just about any request. hillcountryny.com
Home Cooking New York: Home Cooking New York’s two-hour cooking parties (for ages 8 and up) make a perfect birthday celebration for any young food lover. Options include handmade tacos, fresh gnocchi, risotto, sushi, summer rolls, and make-your-own banana splits, or design-your-own menu. A chef’s hat decorating activity is included for younger kids. homecookingny.com
The Horticulture Society: Let The Hort add an exciting twist to your birthday merriment. Choose from a variety of green-themed parties—including Ladybug Picnic, Wiggling Wonders, and Tiny Terrariums—and let the staff indulge your child’s current natural fascination. thehort.org
iLuminate: A birthday party at iLuminate includes a meet-and-greet experience onstage with cast members, plus the birthday child gets a free iLuminate Birthday Swag Bag including a t-shirt, sunglasses, a poster (to have signed), and a choice of sword or butterfly wand. Other perks include a glow-in-the-dark wristband for all guests, having the cast and audience sing Happy Birthday to the guest of honor (a video of the special birthday moment will be available via a shareable link), a discount on merchandise for all within the birthday group, and a discounted tickets rate for the group. iluminate.com
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum’s astronaut- and pilot-themed parties are a guaranteed hit. A unique adventure led by two museum party hosts makes for a perfect birthday celebration. Children ages 3-10 can explore the aircraft carrier Intrepid, Space Shuttle Enterprise and 27 historic aircrafts. The two-hour parties include engaging hands-on activities, dining packages, birthday cake, simulator rides, and more. intrepidmuseum.org
The JCC in Manhattan: Party themes at the JCC include dance, science, cooking, art, and gymnastics. One standout is the Custom Hip-Hop Party! This upbeat party allows kids (ages 2-12) to create a custom playlist for a 45-minute hip-hop dance class leading up to a performance full of costumes and more. The JCC takes care of the decor, favors, food, and entertainment. jccmanhattan.org
Jodi’s Gym: Jodi’s Gym creates memorable gymnastics birthday parties for children ages 1-12. Parents and kids can enjoy an action-packed hour and a half where kids swing from bars, balance on beams, tumble, climb, and stretch to their hearts delight! Beautiful facilities, fun party packages, and exceptional staff make this party a success! jodisgym.com
Karma Kids Yoga: Karma Kids Circus Yoga Party is two hours of fun and play! It includes group games, flying partner yoga, partner acrobatics, and circus skills (such as balance pipe, juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, plates, and more)! karmakidsyoga.com
Kate Tempesta’s Urban Golf Academy: KTUGA’s unique, original birthday parties are ideal for children ages 4-8, and are customized to your child’s interests. Think Pirate Golf Fun, Crazy Car Chipping, and Batman Bull’s-Eye Putting. Select from a variety of engaging activities to highlight our golf target games, including storytelling, shadow screen play, music, and movement. UGA provides equipment, music, and prizes. ktuga.com
Kids at Art: Imagine having a party where your child and guests create fabulous art projects to take home, and get to sing their favorite tunes! At the very popular Kids at Art Combo Art and Karaoke Party, they use professional DJs from Expressway Music DJs, who bring all of today’s popular hits for children of all ages, along with their expertise for providing 1.5 hours of fabulous entertainment! kidsatartnyc.com
Kids at Work: Kids at Work is a loft-like, 1,000-square-ft space with a maximum capacity of around 25 children, plus around two grown-ups per child. For their Basic On-Site Party they offer celebrations for kids ages 18 months to 6 years. Age-appropriate favors, decor, entertainment, and food are included, as are two party professionals. kidsatworknyc.com
Kids in Sports: Kids in Sports offers the of the best sports birthday parties in the city! They focus on the birthday child and their friends, facilitating a memorable hour of sports fun, relay races, and cooperative games. Choose 1-2 sports from a wide selection, and your child will have a party everyone is sure to remember. kisnyc.com
Kids of Summer: Choose one or two sports from baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, dodge ball, and indoor gym games. KoS will take care of finding a field or gym, great coaches to run the games, and equipment. Plus, they’ll organize an action-packed sports party and give out sports party favors to every child! kidsofsummernyc.com
Kidville: Kidville’s new Custom Party Package (for ages 1-9) is the perfect party families dream of—with Kidville’s party planners doing all the work. Kidville’s party planners will source specialty décor, food, favors, and activities to create a themed party as unique as the birthday child. kidville.com
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester: For a fun-filled birthday to remember, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester offers standard and premium party packages for children ages 3-10. Each party includes admission to the attraction for guests, a private party room and host, cake, beverages, and more. The premium package includes a private LEGO workshop, where guests take home their creations. legolanddiscoverycenter.com/Westchester
Let’s Dress Up!: Let’s Dress Up! offers five party choices on the Upper East Side, such as a Red Carpet Party, a Cupcake Party, and, of course, a Princess Party. Costumes, favors, and birthday banners delight children. letsdressupct.com
Let’s Gogh Art: Set sail upon the seven seas with Let’s Gogh Art’s most popular party adventure for ages 2-6! In their Pirate-themed party, little pirates in training and fluttering fairies will add paint and sparkle to their treasure boxes, search for the best jewels and goodies in a swash-buckling, fun scavenger hunt, and decorate their very own wings, tiaras or pirate hats. Plus, LGA owner Deanna Magenheim recently launched a party supply retail site, Imagination Lane! Click here for more info. nyletsgoghart.com
Liberty Science Center: LSC’s Birthday Bash is a popular way for children ages 1-13 to celebrate. After an hour of party games and refreshments led by education staff, young birthday scientists can experiment with a wall of bubbles, navigate a maze in the dark, climb across a fossil-studded rock wall, and experience all the Center has to offer. lsc.org
The Little Gym: The Little Gym has partnered with Nickelodeon to create special Dora the Explorer and Go, Diego, Go! themed Birthday Adventures! Birthday children ages 2-6 and their friends will take part in a fun, imaginative adventure with either Dora or Diego and their explorer friends. thelittlegym.com
Little Maestros: Little Maestros comes to your home, your playroom, your favorite restaurant, or anywhere you can imagine! Entertainment from the award-winning class is perfect for infants, toddlers, and their caregivers. Includes instruments, puppets, parachute, bubbles, and more! To read more about Little Maestros, click here. littlemaestros.com
Loop of the Loom: Six to 12 weavers can take designs home after a Loop of the Loom birthday on the Upper East Side. Suggested for ages 6 and up, children make homemade weaves or felt creations under instructor guidance. loopoftheloom.com
Lucky Strike Lanes: Lucky Strike Manhattan features premium bowling with food, beverage, and entertainment options to accommodate any party. Their professional event planners can work with you to create the perfect party package to fit your needs. bowlluckystrike.com
Mad Science: Kids ages 5-12 can celebrate for about an hour, making cotton candy, bubble potions, or launching rockets. Mad Science provides goody bags and accepts groups of up to 20 children. madscience.org
Madame Tussaud’s: With a range of venue options, Madame Tussaud’s has set the stage for creating the most dramatic backdrop for your birthday party or event. Whether it’s an exclusive attraction for up to 1,200 or an intimate gathering for 10 guests, let them entertain you. With 85,000 square feet of venue space, over 200 figures to meet, and located in the “heart” of Times Square, there’s nowhere else like it in New York. madametussauds.com
Make Meaning: Celebrate creativity at Make Meaning with a party focused on making glassware and ceramics, decorating cakes, and more. The private events space features a main event and a side show of the birthday boy or girl’s choice. With a custom cake, decorations, and VIP passes to return for all, it will be a birthday to remember (for ages 1-10). makemeaning.com
Manhattan Music & Arts: Seven fully-equipped event spaces make Manhattan Movement & Arts Center an ideal choice for fun, flexible birthday parties, mitzvahs, and more. Parents remain in control of party planning details, while MMAC offers in-house catering options, and expert dance teachers from the MMAC Kids Performing Arts program. manhattanmovement.com
Mo’ Motion: Mo’ Motion offers basketball and multi-sports themed parties for children grades 2-8. They work with parents and children to tailor the birthday activities to fit various ages, skills, and interests. Spirited instructors coach and lead up to 25 kids for almost two hours, and then walk the kids to a nearby restaurant for pizza. momotion.org
Moey’s Music Party: Moey’s Music Party birthdays specialize in princess theme parties. Moey arrives in a ball gown and passes out tiara-riffic tiaras, pom-poms, maracas, and magic wands. She and her band lead kids in sparkle-tacular interactive singing and dancing! moeysmusicparty.com
Moving To The Beat: Robert the Guitar Guy is a popular singer and guitarist who uses drums, shakers, bells, rhythm sticks, movement, and humorous puppet play to enchant your child. He puts on a 30-45 minute show for children ages 0-8. movingtothebeat.net
Museum of the City of New York: Piece of Cake Parties and the museum team up to present four customized celebrations, each 90 minutes long for up to 20 children. Invites, balloons, pizza, cake, and more come standard. Themes include Taxis & Trains Adventure and Super Skyscraper Caper. mcny.org
My Gym: Your birthday child is the star of the party when you celebrate at My Gym! Enjoy exclusive use of My Gym facility while the staff leads a customized program including your child’s favorite games, activities, rides, songs, puppets and more! From set-up to clean-up, My Gym provides an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages. mygymisfun.com (Harlem), mygym.com/uppereast83 (UES) & mygym.com/uws (Lincoln Center/UWS)
Mystery & Mayhem: Mystery & Mayhem offers hilarious improvisational and age-appropriate dress-up mystery parties in which guests ages 8-18 become all the suspects in a dastardly crime. Choose from five mysterious dramas, or theme your party around Nancy Drew, Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter, or any of your child’s favorite heroes or heroines. Each party culminates in “crystal ceremony” with gifts of a crystal or semi-precious stone for each guest. mysteryandmayhem.com
New York Hall of Science: NYSCI’S Super Space Ace Party has you prepare for liftoff by putting on your own Flight Suit, then seeing real NASA Rockets and learning how they work. Test your knowledge by launching your own stomp rocket, and see if you can launch it higher than your friends’. Finally, splash down in the Birthday Party Room to enjoy some out-of-this world lunch, cake, and goodie bags. nysci.org
New York Transit Museum: Birthdays at the Transit Museum bring to life over 100 years of transit lore, giving children ages 3 and up the chance to get in the bus driver’s seat for a great party. Each group receives a guided tour, special games and activities like Design a Vehicle and Scavenger Hunt, and a family membership so you can come back again and again! web.mta.info/museum
NY Kids Club: The Classic Gym parties at NY Kids Club, for ages 1-12, are far from your everyday gym party. They feature a hearty dose of age-appropriate theatrics, song, dance, and creativity, and offer options such as a Musical Tots band performance or a rock climbing wall. nykidsclub.com
Peridance Capezio Center: Come party with the School at Peridance for your child’s birthday. Their two-hour Dance Party package includes a one-hour dance class with one of their faculty teachers in anything from Hip Hop to Ballet! You child will love learning fantastic new moves, playing active and creative games, and celebrating in style. peridance.com
Playgarden NYC: Playgarden’s 8,000-square-ft playspace is available for private Blowout Parties for children 1-6. Kids have a blast on two unique indoor playgrounds with structured games, obstacle courses, and zipline rides! Playgarden’s all-inclusive parties make it easy for families to enjoy that special day. playgardennyc.com
Pine Street School: Celebrate your birthday with a party at Pine Street School! Located in the heart of the Financial District, Pine Street School is available for birthday parties with the best in NYC kids programming! From Super Soccer Stars to ConstructionKids to TADA!, you can create an amazing party for your children in a state-of-the-art facility. greenivyschools.com
Pins & Needles: Pins & Needles offers a variety of options for a fun and creative celebration. The P&N signature Sewing Parties are designed for children ages 7-14. During the two-hour party, 6-10 guests are given a basic introduction to the sewing machine and a choice to design and stitch a chic purse, tote or playful pillow. All of the parties are hosted in the brand new studio, and all the materials for the projects are chosen from the sewing and crafting boutique. pinsandneedlesnyc.com
Pop Star Parties: The Grammy Party is Pop Star Parties’ most sought after birthday package. Geared towards kids ages 7-14 who dream of being the next Katy Perry or Bruno Mars, kids get to rock out to two songs with up to 18 friends in the recording studio. The 1.5 hour party includes studio time, staffing, pizza and beverages, and a download of recorded songs for each guest. popstarparties.com
Queens County Farm Museum: For a farm birthday party, look no further than the Queens County Farm, offering children’s birthday parties from April to October for little ones ages 1-12. A full service party incorporates tractor drawn hayrides, animal feeding, and a farmyard tour. Pizza, cake, and favors included. queensfarm.org
RoboFun: Celebrate your child’s special day making, coding, or animating. At a RoboFun Birthday Party, your junior engineer will build LEGO robotics (grades K-6), code their own video game (grades 3-6), or direct stop motion animation films (grades 3-6). robofun.org
SciTech Kids: SciTech Kids’ science parties include experiments and demonstrations that are interactive, exciting, and most of all fun for kids 4-11. Kids become budding scientists as they conduct cool experiments and enjoy special effects that thrill and inform young minds! Themes include beauty and spa science, sports and velocity, cool chemistry, and more. sci-techkids.com
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids: Throw a glam birthday party for your daughter at Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids. Parties take place in the Glamour Girl dressing room where partygoers get a new hairstyle, makeup application, and mini-cure. Pizza and beverages are provided. sharkeyscutsforkids.com/parties
Simply Sports: Simply Sports’ custom birthday parties for kids ages 4-12 ensure that every child has a very special day. Kids choose between 1-3 sports to play. Parties are offered on weekends on the Upper East Side. simplysports.net
Soccer by Coach Fher: The best kind of party is one that ensures that kids come home exhausted! Coach Fher makes this happen at his one- or two-hour soccer parties. Providing a coach for every six children, Soccer by Coach Fher takes care of all the details. The party ends with a family or children’s game. coachfher.com
SPiN NY: Kids’ ping pong parties at SPiN take place in a private room with plenty of room for ping pong fun. Guests can also dig into yummy treats from the SPiN Kitchen restaurant while playing the timeless paddle sport. newyork.spingalactic.com
SPORTIME Randall’s Island: The birthday child and their guests will participate in a variety of exciting tennis games, activities, and a round-robin tournament. All activities will be adapted to the playing levels of the participants. Children spend one hour playing tennis and a half-hour celebrating in the private party area. SPORTIME supplies the courts, equipment, instructors, and a party room. sportimeny.com
Super Soccer Stars: A Super Soccer Stars’ birthday party is the perfect way to celebrate your child’s special day! Led by a team of energetic and enthusiastic coaches at one of their citywide indoor or outdoor locations, children ages 2-12 will play fun and engaging, age-appropriate soccer activities for an action-packed hour before cake, food, and more. All parties are customizable, with a basic package that includes a soccer ball for every child. supersoccerstars.com/birthdays
Symphony Space: Symphony Space’s “Just Kidding” performing arts series offers two music-themed birthday party packages, which allow kids to interact directly with artists, while enjoying tasty snacks, a cake, a concert, and a few pairs of extra hands to help parents wrangle the kids. Families may choose between the Just Kidding Theatre Party, or the premium Just Kidding Front Row Party, which includes a customized performance by a Just Kidding artist. symphonyspace.org
TADA! Youth Theater: Bring TADA! To You! is TADA!’s most popular birthday party package. Ideal for children ages 5-13, TADA!’s professional teaching artists will travel to you, and teach a one-hour session including a series of theater games, song and dance moves for the TADA! Birthday song, and provide party favors and a special goody bag for the birthday child. tadatheater.com
Tie Dye Town: At Tie Dye Town’s Grooviest Party, kids have a blast rotating through all of the different stations from making their own tie dye t-shirts, spin art, peace sign stencils, and even glitter tattoos! The party includes goody bags, all of the arts and crafts stations, 70s dress-up, and three staff members to host your party! tiedyetown.com
TLB Music: Kids ages 1-5 can party like rockstars at TLB Music’s Rock and Roll Music + Play Party! During this 90-minute party, guests will enjoy a completely customized Rock and Roll music class where they’ll be introduced to instruments like the electric guitar and saxophone, and jam out. Afterwards, they’ll head to the indoor playspace for Two Boots pizza and play. tlbmusic.com
Twinkle Party: Why not celebrate with a pirouette? Ballet Birthdays with Twinkle Party will have your little ballerina and her friends twirling about in a whirl of imagination and learning. Kids ages 3-7 are mesmerized by the Prima ballerina dressed for stage while instructed in a ballet lesson. A craft, coloring book, dress-up tutus, and tiaras all included. twinklepartyfun.com
Victorian Gardens: At Central Park’s Victorian Gardens Amusement Park, party guests receive day-long unlimited ride passes! Partygoers will celebrate amidst more than 30,000 feet of rides, games, and attractions, before chowing down on treats like chicken tenders, turkey sandwiches, hot dogs, cookies, and fruit. victoriangardensnyc.com
West Side Taekwondo: West Side Taekwondo will offer two-hour parties complete with an introductory lesson, children’s games, and a demonstration of forms, sparring, and board breaks. westsidetkd.com
YMCA McBurney: McBurney YMCA’s Indoor Playground Party is the top party package for little ones. Children ages 1-6 will have a blast while they climb through the obstacle course and jump in the bouncy castle. A two-hour party will include an hour of staff-supervised activities in the McBurney YMCA’s indoor playground, and an hour in the party room. ymcanyc.org/mcburney
YMCA Vanderbilt: Having a pool party is the Vanderbilt YMCA’s most popular birthday party option for children ages 5-12. Pool Parties include one hour of exclusive swimming pool use for up to 20 swimmers (life guards are provided) followed by two hours use of the party room for food, cake, games, and fun! ymcanyc.org/vanderbilt
YMCA West Side: Rooftop parties, for ages 3-6, take place on a playground on top of the West Side YMCA. If the view doesn’t impress you, the slide and the spongy surface of the rooftop playground will. With new and safe equipment to climb on, having your child’s party at the West Side YMCA’s rooftop playground will be a unique and memorable occasion. ymcanyc.org/westside
Yogi Beans: Pamper your birthday bean with two hours of SPA-tacular fun! Yogi Beans’ bash (for ages 6 and up) includes a 45 minute personalized yoga class, 45 minutes of spa fun, and a 30-minute pizza party picnic. The party includes two instructors, a hostess, pizza, juice, and paper goods. yogibeans.com
Yorkville Youth Athletic Association: At YYAA, you can request a soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, or dodgeball party. Yorkville also does multi-sport parties combining any of the above or tag games, ultimate Frisbee and old school street games. YYAA will supply the space, the coaches, and the games. yyaa.org
