Birthdays: Fro-Yo Fun + A Cool Pool Party

Children playing with balloons in swimming pool.
YMCA Greenpoint

Note To Readers: Our “Birthdays Of The Week” feature highlights venues we love, regardless of whether they have availability at the moment. Check with individual venues for more information regarding schedules and availability options.

16 Handles: Come celebrate your little one’s (all ages are welcome) birthday at 16 Handles on the UES. The 16 Handles team can customize a party just for you. Please contact their party team at 646-863-2522 or party@16handles.com so they can “Handle” this for you. 16handles.com

YMCA Greenpoint: At their numerous locations throughout New York City, the YMCA offers a range of party packages including roof-top parties, pool parties, drama parties, sports parties, and dance parties

Have your next get-together, pool party or birthday party at the Greenpoint Y! Your child and up to 20 participants will enjoy one hour of pool time and one hour in their very own YMCA private party room. Noodles, bubbles/backpacks, and toys will be available for your enjoyment. A YMCA Party Coordinator will assist in set up, clean up, games and escorting children between rooms. ymcanyc.org/greenpoint

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Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo

<p dir="ltr">Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo presents programming for children and families of all ages, animal encounters, zookeeper experiences, VIP tours, season memberships, and much more! Camp Zoo introduces and immerses children in nature through outdoor exploration, games, crafts, and other educational hands-on activities. </p> <p dir="ltr">In partnership with their nonprofit arm, the Foundation for Wildlife Sustainability, the game farm also offers culture, education, and wellness programs to connect people with wildlife and the natural environment. </p> <p dir="ltr">A critical aspect of the game farm is serving as a sanctuary to animals that have been rescued, rehabilitated, or re-homed, including Sicilian miniature donkeys, alpacas, African Sulcatta tortoises, peacocks, rabbits, goats, sheep, alligators, and our beloved Gomez, a Sulphur-crested cockatoo, and Nala, an African Serval cat! </p> <p> </p>

Winter Whirl Roller Rink Presented by Sonic the Hedgehog 3 at The Shops at the Oculus

<p>The Shops at the Oculus are thrilled to bring back the Winter Whirl Roller Rink from November 22 to January 5, offering an unforgettable holiday skating experience beneath the iconic Oculus. Visitors can glide to festive tunes, rent skates on-site, and enjoy 45-minute sessions, with special holiday hours ensuring everyone can join the fun.</p>

Studio E Art Classes

<p>Art, drawing, illustration, painting, and pottery.  Studio E Art Classes for ages 2 ½ to adult offers a creative space to find joy and rest in the creative arts. 7-week sessions are available for all classes, or just drop into a class to give it a try.</p> <p>Studio E Art is a great place to schedule a birthday party, celebration, scout troop activity, fundraiser and more.  Summer camps for children and tweens are available for half or full day in art or pottery.</p> <p>Find a complete list of classes, descriptions, and times on our <a href="https://studioeartclass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>, or give us a call at 631-744-4001</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bc02a8ce-7fff-3ce7-fefb-13163f0a79b6"></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2e621915-7fff-f490-fe96-ea466c05ebda"></span></span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-eef1d235-7fff-f52c-632b-0a2c03581014"></span></p>