It’s My Party: August 2013

Ellie Paradis celebrates her 1st birthday at Glasshouses.
1. Nothing says first-birthday joy like a round of parachute games with family and friends. Lucky Ellie. 2. At this celebration, the magic show is just as mesmerizing as the Hudson River views. 3. Dora and Diego visit—oh, happy day! Photos by Heidi Green Photography

Walker Lipton celebrates his 4th birthday at Temple Israel.
1. The boy of the hour opts for an adrenaline-pumping party arranged by Kids in Sports. 2. Walker takes the lead—look at him go! 3. After all that exercise, blowing out the candles is a team effort among the Lipton siblings. Photos by Heidi Green Photography

Benny Coleman celebrates his 3rd birthday at My Gym UES.
1. Mom, Dad, and brother Zac gather around their fave birthday boy—Benny, of course—for his all-important moment. 2. Taking a dive into the ever-popular ball pit. 3. The coziest family portrait you’ll ever see—we think it’s a keeper! Photos by Heidi Green Photography

Saf-T-Swim

For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and now Little Neck. The school is proud to be Long Island's #1 swim school and a leader in water safety education. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming programs for every age and skill level. Discover why generations of Long Islanders have trusted Saf-T-Swim time and time again with equipping their little ones the essential skill of swimming. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Victorian Gardens

Hassle free for the parents and loads of fun for the kids, our all-inclusive birthday parties are the perfect way to celebrate any child&rsquo;s special day.&nbsp;With various food and entertainment options, see why a birthday party at Victorian Gardens Amusement Park is like none other in New York City!

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>