Birthdays: Hands-On Experiments With Mad Science

By New York Family

From tornado tubes to indoor fireworks, interactive demos abound at these b’day parties!

Mad-Science3 Fun science parties at Mad Science involve all sorts of hands–on experiments, including tornado tubes, electricity experiments, chemical reactions, air pressure activities, indoor fireworks, and other demos. All parties end with a Mad Science chemistry take-home for every child. Great for ages 5-10. newyorkcity.madscience.org [more]

Birthdays: Get Rolling With The B’day Boy Or Girl!

By New York Family

Kids’ birthday parties at Bowlmor.

1189690_bowling_pins_ Bowlmor 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 signable bowling pin for the birthday boy or girl. Strike! bowlmor.com [more]

Birthday Idea Of The Week: Sensory-Based Art For Ages 1-5

By New York Family

Check out the Super Saver Tear-Free Toddler Party at Kids At Work!

Kids-at-Work-1 Kids At Work: Great for children ages 1-5, the Super Saver Tear-Free Toddler Party at Kids At Work is a 90-minute party in a 1,000-square-foot space in Chelsea. Activities consist of messy and sensory-based art stations designed for active, curious toddlers. The celebration includes pizza and juice, two early childhood professionals who run the party, and balloons for all children. [more]

Birthday Idea Of The Week: Dora And Diego Help Celebrate!

By New York Family

Animal rescue missions with beloved characters make for birthday fun at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan.

CMOM Children's Museum Of Manhattan: The Adventures with Dora and Diego party at the Children’s Museum of Manhattan is great for kids ages 2-6. Guests join Diego on a series of animal rescue missions and help Dora and her friends get ready for a fiesta. The 90-minute party includes live guitar music, an art project, a personalized Magnolia Bakery cake, pizza, [more]

Birthday Idea Of The Week: A Pamper Party!

By publisher

Parties at Cozy’s Cuts For Kids Promise Kid-Style Pampering

Cozys-Cuts-for-Kids Cozy’s Cuts for Kids offers a wide range of parties perfect for pampering birthday guests. The BFF Beauty Day includes hair styling, makeup, and manicures for the birthday girl and her best friend. Both girls receive a free glam bag filled with fabulous treats from the salon’s unparalleled toy selection. cozycuts.com [more]

A Touch Of Nature Animal Shows

By Nick Bell

Helping children develop an appreciation for nature, one party at a time.

ZelenkaPic Based in Clifton, NJ, and servicing the entire tri-state area, the Zelenka family is helping audiences both young and old foster an appreciation for the natural world, one party at a time. With fauna ranging from conventional (birds, rabbits, and other small mammals) to exotic (alligators, lizards, snakes, and tarantulas), children and adults alike can safely revel in the magic [more]