It’s My Party- New York Family Magazine

Isaac Jemal turns 4 at Gymtime Rhythm and Glues.

1. The Jemal family poses for a quick portrait before the festivities begin. 2. Isaac and a friend enjoy playtime in the gym. 3. The Jemal family and b-day boy Isaac blow out the candles on his Neverland Pirates-themed cake. Photos by Heidi Green Photography (heidigreen.com)

Blake Stern turns 1 at Central Synagogue.

1. Baby Blake is all smiles for her big day! 2. The shabby chic-themed dessert display, courtesy of Cakes Jagla. 3. The Sterns pose for a sweet family photo beside the cake. Photos by Heidi Green Photography (heidigreen.com)

Avery Rose turns 8 at the Loupakis Athletic Center.

1. AveryRose and her guests have a ball playing games together in the gym. 2. Party-goers perfect their handstands. 3. AveryRose says “cheese” with her parents and friends before blowing out her candles and making a b-day wish. Photos by Andrew Schwartz

Child's Play NY - Birthday Parties

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Celebrate what your birthday kid loves most with a customized party from the award-winning theater company, Child&rsquo;s Play NY.&nbsp;Currently offering both virtual and small, outdoor in-person customized parties.&nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here&rsquo;s what makes Child's Play NY parties unique: &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Theater teachers bring improvisation and play to a whole new level as they make your child the star of the day. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They throw a spotlight on creative games, centering peer connection and imagination <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The lauded drama curriculum is tailored for birthday fun!&nbsp; Kids learn new skills, express themselves and have a blast making up stories together. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you can imagine it, it can be played!&nbsp; Choose from a menu of themes or create your own, like &ldquo;Spies vs Police&rdquo;, &ldquo;Mad Hatter Tea Party&rdquo; or &ldquo;Harry Potter Adventures.&rdquo;&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Parties can be done safely outside in-person or remotely.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Child's Play NY is a Brooklyn-based company founded in 2009, committed to offering a diverse array of theater arts classes for children. They believe studying the art of acting encourages kids to be even more creative, collaborative and compassionate human beings. Since its inception, Child's Play NY has touched the lives of hundreds of students, worked inside dozens of schools and is consistently ranked as among the top theater arts programs.&nbsp; It is the 2019 winner of Brooklyn Family&rsquo;s Choice award for Best Performing Arts Class.

Adventureland

Celebrate your child&rsquo;s special day at Adventureland! Let our party professionals plan a day of fun, thrills, and laughter for your child. Family Owned and Operated since 1962, Adventureland is conveniently located on Route 110 in Farmingdale. This iconic amusement park offers 30 rides and attractions, an indoor arcade, a full-service restaurant, concessions, a sweet shop, midway games and more!&nbsp; Adventureland&rsquo;s Birthday Party packages include admission to the park, unlimited rides, a party hostess, paper goods, and even party hats! Add a delicious lunch to your party or enjoy your own cupcakes! Packages for 15+ guests or 25+ guests available. Hosting adults as well as kids? Adventureland offers platters of wings and wraps, pizzas, and adults over 21 can visit Tony&rsquo;s Tavern for beer and wine. Make your party extra special and ask about our private party cabana! Score awesome birthday deals on a Party Coordinator to keep your group together or see your child&rsquo;s name in lights on our marquee on Route 110! Adventureland has rides for everyone, including three roller coasters, two log flumes, a train, carousel, and Bumper Cars! Test your skills in our state-of-the-art Arcade and you can win big! Speed around on the new fast and furious race car game or win prizes like an iPad at our crane games! At Adventureland, you&rsquo;ll never go home hungry&mdash;with tasty snacks like hot pretzels, funnel cakes, and churros, to new favorites like Turbo-nachos and fried Oreos, there&rsquo;s something for everyone to enjoy! For tickets, birthday party information and more, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.adventureland.us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.adventureland.us&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1681329213004000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1OPTYU38Qoj7Eu-g4OThmd">www.adventureland.us</a>! &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.