Note To Readers: Our “Birthdays Of The Week” feature highlights venues we love, regardless of whether they have availability at the moment. Check with individual venues for more information regarding schedules and availability options.
Hiho Batik: Hiho Batik is a handmade lifestyle bran, based in Brooklyn, that offers one-of-a-kind products, in a mass-produced world. Their experiential retail store and art studio offer people of all ages a chance to buy and make unique items that are usable pieces of art.
During the Be a Rock Star party, in Hiho Batik’s make-your-own batik studio, each guest will make a t-shirt with a “logo” for their rock band. Guests can select from six custom designs that can be personalized. They will also celebrate the birthday guest with cupcakes and “VIP” wristbands. hihobatik.com
The Hort: The mission of the Horticultural Society of New York (The Hort) is to sustain the vital connection between people and plants. Their social service and public programs educate and inspire, growing a broad community that values horticulture for the many benefits it brings to the environment, local neighborhoods, and the lives of New Yorkers.
The Hort’s Tiny Terrariums birthday parties, kids can create a rolling dune, a woodland scene, or a desert with plants, soil, and itty-bitty plastic creatures. During this 90-minute party, the Hort’s educators will help children of all ages create their own mini living worlds! thehort.org
