Birthday Picks: It’s My Party, September/ October 2016

Harper Yellin turns 1 at 202 East.
1. Harper and friends enjoy the party. 2. The birthday girl and her mom get ready for cake. 3. Harper shares a smile with her great-grandfather. Photos by Heidi Green Photography (heidigreen.com)

Austin and Spencer Crisses turn 3 at NYC Elite.
1. The twin b-day boys embrace during the day’s festivities. 2. The family gathers to blow out the candles on the Thomas the Tank Engine-themed cake. 3. Spencer enjoys time in the ball pit. Photos by Suzanne Cohen Photography (suzannecohenphotography.com)

Maya Penziner turns 1 at Riverpark.
1. The birthday girl and her family strike a pose outside the restaurant. 2. Maya practices taking some steps on her special day. 3. The proud family looks on during the festivities. Photos by Heidi Green Photography (heidigreen.com)

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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;

Chelsea Piers Birthday Parties

All parties are action-packed, entertaining and hassle-free, with more sports, more activities and more fun than any other party venue in NYC. Two-hour birthday party packages are available Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with limited availability Monday&ndash;Thursday.

Max Adventures

<span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, 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;">Max Adventures is an exclusive,100% private, interactive, and fun-filled kids birthday <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, 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;">party center in Marine Park, Brooklyn committed to creating unforgettable experiences for the entire family. &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, 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;">Each child&rsquo;s birthday party includes unlimited access to our open play area which guarantees MAX-imum entertainment for kids of all ages. Every Max Adventures kids&rsquo; birthday party is supervised, energetic, exciting, and 100% Private! With many activities to choose from like: Super Blocks (interactive "floor is lava" game), Glow in the Dark, Laser Tag, Laser Maze, VR, Axe Throwing (safe for kids), Arcade Games, Beach Ball Pit, Soft Play, Photo Booth, Bounce House, Gaming Console room and much more. &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Arial, 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;">At Max Adventures they believe that a party is only successful if everyone has fun. No matter your age, gender, or passion, you&rsquo;ll find the fun you&rsquo;re looking for when you step into the world of Max Adventures. They also offer a variety of add-on items for party attendees for a truly customized experience, including goodie bags, graffiti glow hats and headbands, and costumed character meet-and-greets. Book your party today! &nbsp;