Best Birthday Party Entertainers

Photo from Looneylouie.com — Looney Louie.

Editor’s Note: For more birthday suggestions and resources in New York, check out “Pick Your Party” and “Have Your Cake.”

Add an extra layer of fun to your child’s special day by bringing in some top-notch entertainment. Check out some of our fave acts!

Arnie Kolodner Magic: With Harry Potter, Cinderella, Star Wars, and many other themes available—Arnie Kolodner’s theatrical magic shows enchant children of all ages. arnieparty.com

The Ballooniac: Mike Gold (aka “the Ballooniac”) can twist balloons into zany creations—crazy hats, animals, and even a space alien riding a motorcycle! mikegold.com

Brooklyn Balloon Co.: Founder Robert Moy can make (almost!) anything in balloons—from miniature cars to wearable butterfly wings. brooklynballooncompany.com

Daisy Doodle: Daisy offers many fun party activities including magic shows, dance parties, toddler shows, face-painting, balloon twisting, princess, pirate, characters, Halloween & Holiday shows.

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Face Art by Melissa: Watch as your child is transformed into a pirate, tiger, butterfly, princess…or wherever their imagination takes them. faceartbymelissa.com

Looney Louie: Fun for all ages, Looney Louie has entertained children with magic, juggling, music, and general “looniness” for over 20 years. looneylouie.com

Max Darwin Magic: The “Amazing Max” makes objects appear out of thin air, defies the laws of physics, and surprises his audiences with mysterious feats and lots of laughs. maxdarwinmagic.com

Miss Pinkie: Miss Pinkie promises to show her special rabbit to an excited audience, but he magically disappears. Funny things happen as she tries to find her beloved pet. The 45-minute show is for ages 3 and up. misspinkie.com

Red Noses New York: With creative originality, “Juliet the Face Painter” uses colorful paint and sparkly glitter to paint your child’s full face, hands, or just an adorable cheek. rednosesnewyork.com

Sammie & Tudie: A “power couple in the clowning world,” this duo proves that life is better when you’re laughing. The 30- or 55-minute comedy and magic show is recommended for ages 3 and up. sammieandtudie.com

Adventureland

Celebrate your child&rsquo;s special day at Adventureland! Let our party professionals plan a day of fun, thrills, and laughter for your child. Family Owned and Operated since 1962, Adventureland is conveniently located on Route 110 in Farmingdale. This iconic amusement park offers 30 rides and attractions, an indoor arcade, a full-service restaurant, concessions, a sweet shop, midway games and more!&nbsp; Adventureland&rsquo;s Birthday Party packages include admission to the park, unlimited rides, a party hostess, paper goods, and even party hats! Add a delicious lunch to your party or enjoy your own cupcakes! Packages for 15+ guests or 25+ guests available. Hosting adults as well as kids? Adventureland offers platters of wings and wraps, pizzas, and adults over 21 can visit Tony&rsquo;s Tavern for beer and wine. Make your party extra special and ask about our private party cabana! Score awesome birthday deals on a Party Coordinator to keep your group together or see your child&rsquo;s name in lights on our marquee on Route 110! Adventureland has rides for everyone, including three roller coasters, two log flumes, a train, carousel, and Bumper Cars! Test your skills in our state-of-the-art Arcade and you can win big! Speed around on the new fast and furious race car game or win prizes like an iPad at our crane games! At Adventureland, you&rsquo;ll never go home hungry&mdash;with tasty snacks like hot pretzels, funnel cakes, and churros, to new favorites like Turbo-nachos and fried Oreos, there&rsquo;s something for everyone to enjoy! For tickets, birthday party information and more, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adventureland.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.adventureland.us&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1681329213004000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1OPTYU38Qoj7Eu-g4OThmd">www.adventureland.us</a>! &nbsp;

Happy Birds Virtual

<div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; color: #5856d6;">The Happy Birds are REAL &nbsp;parrots that love to show off during a VIRTUAL show that is great for all ages. Six amazing parrots talk, sing, and perform over 25 tricks. During the performance, they will ride a miniature bicycle, scooter, play basketball, roller skate, sing songs, dance, and much, much more!&nbsp; Happy Birds a great fit for any age fun to watch for the whole family.&nbsp; Best of all, the birthday child will be included as a special helper during the show to make their day memorable.</div> <div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff; color: #5856d6;">Since 1989, Ed and Julie Cardoza's Happy Birds have entertained children and adults alike. Their unique online experience is personalized for your child's birthday party or any special event. They also offer educational virtual school and library programs for at-home learning and fun. The birds have been featured on&nbsp;The Tonight Show,&nbsp;Ellen, and&nbsp;Pet Star, and they hold three world records in the&nbsp;Guinness Book of World Records.&nbsp;The Happy Birds are fun for the whole family and will provide a unique and memorable experience.</div>

Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park & Children’s Zoo

Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park &amp; Children&rsquo;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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; A critical aspect of the game farm is serving as a sanctuary to animals that&nbsp;have been rescued, rehabilitated, or re-homed, including Sicilian miniature donkeys, alpacas, African Sulcatta tortoises, peacocks, rabbits, goats, sheep,&nbsp;alligators, and our beloved Gomez, a Sulphur-crested cockatoo, and Nala, an African Serval cat!&nbsp; &nbsp;