It’s My Party: October 2014

Samara Ginsberg celebrates her 8th birthday with a Hollywood-themed party at her home.
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The birthday girl and her parents (and her yummy cake) are ready for their close-up. 2. Samara and her entourage are all smiles in their red carpet-ready party dresses. 3. It’s manicure time for b-day VIP Samara. Photos by Andrew Schwartz

 

Zach Denbo celebrates his 6th birthday in Central Park with New York Jedi.
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Young Padawan Zach learns some b-day mind tricks from the New York Jedi. 2. The birthday boy and his parents are ready to dig into a yummy Star Wars and Angry Birds-themed treat by Creative Cakes. 3. The force is with these party-goers as they defend the Park from the Empire! Photos by Heidi Green Photography

 

Olivia Farahnakian celebrates her 6th birthday at the Peoples Improv Theater.
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The Farahnakian fam celebrates Olivia’s big day the sweetest way with some yummy cotton candy. 2. Olivia’s besties gather ’round for an interactive improv show. 3. Nothing says “I’m a star” like fabulous face paint! Photos by Heidi Green Photography

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Face Painting By Shelly

<div>Established in 2010, Shelly and her team of professional artists have been serving New York City and the TriState area for over 10 years, bringing unforgettable moments of laughter, beauty, and magical memories to children of all ages, their families, and friends.</div> <div> </div> <div>Whether your child wants to transform into superheroes, popular Disney characters, princesses, butterflies, animals or have on their little hands a sports logo, fantasy henna swirls or even hilarious emojis, Shelly and her team never say no to any special request!  </div> <div> </div> <div>Shelly's team is fully insured for liability, and only use FDA approved, hypoallergenic makeup and skin safe glitters, so you can sit back, relax and enjoy a happy conversation while letting them entertain your guests with their creativity and imagination, to make your guest's experience at your party a blast! Shelly's biggest joy is to see your guests and children smile, and that’s the #1 goal and ultimate fulfillment of all of Shelly's artists!!!</div> <div> </div> <div>Whether you're hosting a birthday party, public, private or corporate event, holiday party, store opening, launch party or bar mitzvah, Shelly and her team of artists will be sure to instantly create a beautiful and joyful atmosphere and guaranteed satisfaction for all your guests, making your event the talk of the neighborhood!</div>

Super Soccer Stars

<p>Soccer Stars is New York’s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps.</p> <p>At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace.</p> <p>Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent & Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week:</p> <p><strong>Connecticut:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Westchester:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>New York City:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Can’t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available! </p>

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>