Editor’s Note: For more birthday ideas in New York, check out “Have Your Cake” and “Enchanting Entertainers.”
Regardless of what age they’re turning, it’s a given that just about every youngster looks forward to celebrating their birthday. So why not make the day super fun and totally unique by selecting a party option from one of our fave venues that both delights your little one and their guests, but also takes some pressure off of mom and dad when it comes to the details? Our bi-annual guide to the best birthday parties in the city is sure to offer a festive fête for any preference.
74th St. MAGIC: MAGIC’s gymtastic parties, for ages 2-8, are fun and a great value on the Upper East Side. The parties include activities on all of MAGIC’s Olympic equipment, plus play with the zip line, bounce house, and in-ground trampoline. The outdoor rooftop playground is available, weather permitting, as is a bright party room for food and cake. 74magic.com
92Y: 92Y’s Gymnastics Jamboree birthday party takes place in the new Gymnastics Studio in the Sky. Kids jump on a tumble track, rock-climb, swing on a zip line and trapeze, and more. The staff directs kids in age-appropriate activities and the party includes complimentary invitations, a bracelet or mini basketball for each child, a t-shirt for the birthday child, and two one-month gym memberships for the host parents. 92y.org
American Museum of Natural History: Dive through 20,000 leagues of birthday fun in AMNH’s Millstein Hall of Ocean Life at the museum’s Underwater Treasures party for kids ages 4-8. Guests will spot a broad spectrum of sea creatures including the Hall’s ever-present Great Blue Whale! amnh.org
Applause: Applause’s Glow-In-The-Dark Hip-Hop Party will have guests popping and locking in no time! Strobe lights, glow-in-the-dark accessories, freeze dance, dance battles, and a choreographed performance for parents to watch make for the coolest party any kid, ages 5-9, could want! applauseny.com
apple seeds: Grab an instrument and celebrate at apple seeds with a songs for seeds birthday party. Children ages 1-5 can sing, dance, and play along with the interactive songs for seeds rock band. The 90-minute all-inclusive birthday packages, include free play in the indoor playspace, a songs for seeds performance, food, cake, and favor bags for your little ones. appleseedsplay.com
Art Farm In The City: Art Farm’s all-inclusive Exotic Animal Party features music, art, and extended farm time with visiting exotic critters. Visiting animals include snakes, an alligator, and iguanas—plus kids (ages 4-8) can play with the resident chinchillas. Themed invitations, favors, food, balloons, and an Art Farm t-shirt for the birthday child are all included. theartfarms.org
Asphalt Green: Asphalt Green has a roster of expert instructors to turn your child’s birthday party into an all-star event. Choose a theme in sports, swimming, or even cooking, so Asphalt Green’s staff can customize your party with age-appropriate activities. Available at Asphalt Green’s Upper East Side and Battery Park City locations. asphaltgreen.org/parties & asphaltgreenbpc.org/parties
Ballet Academy East: BAE Ballet Birthday Parties kick off with a fun and creative ballet class with a festive birthday theme. Children dance a ballet birthday story narrated by the teacher, starring the birthday child. Dancing is followed by refreshments. Parties include two teachers, a pianist, a hostess, a wand or crown, set-up, cleanup, and balloons. baenyc.com
Bowlmor Lanes: 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. bowlmor.com
Broadway Birthday Bashes At The Pit: Make your child a star by hosting a one-of-a-kind party at Broadway Birthday Bashes. You’ll get private access to an off Broadway theater where you’ll watch the city’s top comedic talent create a made-up musical all about your child. Parties can be customized with pre-show entertainment, karaoke, a disco dance floor, carnival treats, and more! broadwaybirthdaybashes.com
Bronx Zoo: Go wild with a Bronx Zoo birthday party celebration. Available for ages 2-12, parties include a private room, exhibit tour, and up-close interaction with some of the most beloved zoo residents. Parties are held from October to early June on select Saturdays and Sundays. bronxzoo.com
Brooklyn Children’s Museum: Brooklyn Children’s Museum’s popular Party Package includes free admission for the day for up to 25 guests plus cake, food, and beverages for 20 in the museum’s Celebration Room. Children ages 1-10 can experience the world’s first and oldest children’s museum through guided and active play in our hands-on exhibits. brooklynkids.org
Central Park Zoo: It’s a jungle out there, and your child can celebrate as king or queen for a day at the Central Park Zoo. From meeting zookeepers to feeding sea lions, party packages are sure to keep guests roaring with excitement. centralparkzoo.com
Chelsea Piers: Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers is home to the “coolest” birthday parties in NYC! Kids of all ages love skating on the full-sized indoor rinks. Finish the party with pizza, cake, and more in the facility’s party rooms, conveniently located adjacent to the rinks so your guests can take full advantage of the playground on ice. chelseapiers.com/sr
Children’s Museum Of The Arts (CMA): CMA has combined their popular animation classes with their art-filled birthday parties to create “F.A.B.: Fabulous Animation Party,” an innovative way for kids ages 7-14 to celebrate! Guests work with teaching artists to sculpt clay creatures, then learn the basics of animation as they collaborate on a short animated movie. The party finishes with time for food and cake and the premier of the birthday movie! cmany.org
Children’s Museum Of Manhattan (CMOM): At CMOM’s PlayWork party, children ages 1-5 can meet Alphie the talking dragon, dress up as a firefighter, and more. During the 90-minute birthday bash, little ones also take part in a special music and art activity before enjoying pizza and cake from Magnolia Bakery. Goody bags include a pass for the child to return to CMOM for free. cmom.org
Citibabes: From their 1,500 square-foot indoor playground to live entertainment and CitiGym, Citibabes offers the most fun and creative birthday parties around. Citibabes’ Signature Party (90 minutes for 15 kids and their parents or caregivers) includes a choice from a variety of themes, use of indoor play space, age-appropriate art activity, personalized cake or cupcakes, food, beverages, themed decorations, party favors, and more. citibabes.com
Color Me Mine: Tap into your child’s artistic side with a birthday party at Color Me Mine in Tribeca. With more than 100 items to choose from, partygoers design and paint their own masterpieces, creating a lasting memory for years to come. tribeca.colormemine.com
Columbus Gym: Celebrate with gymnastics fun at Columbus Gym’s expansive, fully equipped facility. Kids ages 1-12 will enjoy a full hour on the bars, beam, rings, and trampoline while playing games supervised by the trained staff. The last half hour is for food, drinks, and birthday cake. columbusgymnyc.com
ConstructionKids: ConstructionKids’ birthday parties—which can be themed a variety of ways—are smart, unique, and creative. Children ages 4-12 learn how to hammer safely, then build their own projects to take home. Children are busy for two hours, either at your location in NYC or the CK studio in Brooklyn. constructionkids.com
Corbin’s Crusaders: A Corbin’s Crusaders birthday ”Party in the Park” offers the birthday child a chance to play any of their favorite sport(s) with friends and family on their special day. The two-hour party—for ages 4-14—is run by fun, high-energy coaches that encourage all to participate regardless of skill level or age. Gyms available upon request; setup/cleanup included. corbinscrusaders.com
Cozy’s Cuts For Kids: The Glamorama VIP Party at Cozy’s Cuts for Kids is a girl’s birthday wish come true. Treat your little princess and up to seven of her friends to a day of pampering at either of Cozy’s two NYC salons—complete with fabulous hairstyles, manicures, and make up (and the birthday girl even gets a tiara). cozycuts.com
The Craft Studio: The Craft Studio’s Tween Karaoke Parties are all the rage! The party host can choose between awesome activities like candy sushi, fun photo-ops, chocolate painting, nail art, and more! Karaoke DJ’d the whole time with a personalized song list of the birthday child’s requests. craftstudionyc.com
CuRious Candy: Step it up this year with the sweetest party of them all at CuRious Candy (by Cynthia Rowley). From custom piñatas to cotton candy cloud centerpieces and edible serving ware, the CuRious experience promises to surprise and delight. CuRious offers a variety of parties, including Cookie Castle making. End your celebration with CuRious’s signature teeny tiered cakes! curiouscandy.com
Dave & Buster’s: It’s game day every day at Dave and Buster’s in Times Square. Birthday packages are available for groups of ten or more with special menus, game cards, and unlimited video game upgrades. Plus, your child scores with a D&B gift. daveandbusters.com
Deb’s Family Disco: Deb’s Family Disco’s dance balls are ideal for high-energy kids who love the limelight (and fun for dancing grown-ups too)! Real club and disco lights thrill tots and tweens while a DJ plays dance games, kids get the mike, and dancers lead hip-hop moves. Light-up dance floor favors, musical-themed cakes, and a bar for the grownups gets everyone in the mood. afamilydisco.com
DiMenna Children’s History Museum: At DiMenna’s George Washington-themed party, President Washington guides kids on a scavenger hunt through the museum, helping them read the Inaugural Address and sign the Constitution. Washington can even create tri-corner hats for party guests! A special Washington birthday cake, inspired crafts, gift bags, and balloons complete this truly presidential experience, ideal for ages 7-10. nyhistory.org/childrens-museum
Discovery Programs
The Gymnastics Party is a Discovery Programs favorite. Open to children 4-13, guests use all events in the spacious gymnasium including balance beam, bars, trampoline and group games. Each party—there are 1.5- and 2-hour options—ends with refreshments, pizza, and cake. discoveryprograms.com
Dylan’s Candy Bar: You’ll feel like you’ve won the Golden Ticket with a birthday party celebration at Dylan’s Candy Bar on the Upper East Side. Build your own party theme or choose from Sugar Babies or Sweetie Pie Parties. dylanscandybar.com
Eastside Tae Kwon Do: The Star Wars Party is an amazing party for kids ages 5 and older. Kids are invited to dress as their favorite “Star Wars” character, and take a class that teaches them how to use a light saber using real sword fighting techniques. All kids take home a foam “light saber.” Pizza and cupcakes are served as well. eastsidetaekwondo.com
Fantasma Magic: Abracadabra! An award-winning Fantasma Magic birthday party will amaze family and friends. The birthday child becomes the magician’s assistant, and party guests get to participate in a 45-minute magic show. Four unique options fit every budget. fantasmamagic.com
FAO Schwarz: Classic birthday parties at FAO Schwarz include traditional games like limbo and the hokey pokey, plus a Toy Solider host and private time on the legendary Big Piano. Kids pick their own theme so they can be anything from royal princesses to safari explorers. fao.com
Galli Theater: Galli Theater’s “Show and a Party” package is a family favorite for celebrating birthdays. Kids don’t just watch, but clap and dance along, while helping the characters on their journey. Ideal for children ages 3-8 years old, the party includes a two-hour theater rental, decorations, pizza, juice, and cake. gallitheaterny.com
The Gaga Center: Disco Gaga is the latest birthday party craze at the Gaga Center. While available at any time for kids age 5 and up, it’s a favorite of older kids for evening parties, when the lights go down and the disco ball and DJ are on. The 1.5 hour parties include private use of the Gaga Center’s 3,000-square-ft space, pizza, and cake. gagacenter.com
Get Coiffed: The Rocker Girl Party from Get Coiffed promises rocker hairstyles, make-up, and nail polish, along with temporary tattoos, hair feathers, and accessories to make your daughter’s rock star dreams come true. Stylists bring everything but the music to turn your daughter and her friends into the very musicians they love to sing and dance to. getcoiffed.com
Gymboree Play & Music: Gymbo’s Birthday Bash at Gymboree Play & Music is a personalized party experience filled with kid-friendly activities guaranteed to be 100 percent fun! They specialize in parties for children ages 1-5. During the 90-minute party, kids are treated to music, movement games, and exploration of the playgym, all lead by an enthusiastic teacher. Enjoy post-party snacks in a separate party room. gymboreeclasses.com
Gymtime Rhythm & Glues: Featuring exciting party themes and activities like Tae Kwon Do, guests are sure to get a kick out your birthday boy or girl’s special day. Parties are 90 minutes and include set-up, clean-up, and tons of gym fun. gymtime.net
HiArt!: HiArt!’s Candy Sculpture Party is sure to be sweet fun. Twenty unfettered feet of candy rule as kids build or paint stupendous abstract environments made entirely candy. Colors, scents, and flavors abound for kids ages 4 and up. Younger kids build with their parents while big kids build endlessly on their own! hiartkids.com
Home Cooking NY: Home Cooking New York offer customized cooking birthday parties for kids who love to cook! Children ages 7 and up can choose their favorite foods and cook a meal (plus dessert!) alongside their friends. Available for groups of up to 15 children, a chef’s hat decorating activity is included. homecookingny.com
The Horticulture Society: Let The Hort add an exciting twist to your birthday merriment. Choose from a variety of green-themed parties—including Ladybug Picnic, Wiggling Wonders, and Tiny Terrariums—and let the staff meet your child’s current natural fascination. thehort.org
The JCC In Manhattan: Hip-Hop Birthday Parties at The JCC are high-energy fun and begin with an hour of hip-hop style dance class where the birthday star creates the playlist for up to 15 of their friends. Dancers then get jazzed up with costumes and props for an exciting performance for family and friends! The party package includes snacks, décor, and goody bags. jccmanhattan.org
iLuminate: The new 2014 edition of iLuminate, opened earlier this year at New World Stages to rave reviews. Music, art, dance, and the technological magic of iLuminate brings this extraordinary spectacle to the New York stage—making it the perfect outing for a birthday party (that kids and adults alike will enjoy in awe). iluminate.com
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum: If you feel the need for speed, book an action-packed birthday party at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum at Pier 86. Select from five party themes and Silver, Gold, and Platinum packages. intrepidmuseum.org
Jodi’s Gym: Looking for an action-packed, fun-filled gymnastics birthday party your kids will flip over? Jodi’s Gym is the place for kids ages 1-12 to run, jump, climb, swing, bounce, and tumble to their heart’s delight! At Jodi’s, the whole place is yours! Teachers set up, serve, and clean up for you and do everything in between. jodisgym.com
Karma Kids Yoga: The GLOGA Yoga Party is two hours of glow-in-the-dark fun with props and pop music for up to ten children! It includes glow bracelets and necklaces, and flashy-blinky rings and accessories for the kids to wear during the party and take home afterwards. Recommended for ages 6 and up. karmakidsyoga.com
Kate Tempesta’s Urban Golf Academy: UGA offers amazing birthday parties for kids 4-8. Pick from a list of activities including shadow screen play, storytelling and dramatic play, music and movement, multi-spot games, golf putting, and more. Parties one hour long, with equipment, music, prizes, and instructor provided. ktuga.com
Kids At Art: At Kids at Art, the brand new art studio is yours for 1-2 hours for a fabulous, fun Arty Party and the most fun Karaoke & Disco parties in town! Choose from a variety of art projects or they can tailor one to your child’s interest. The combo Art/Karaoke parties are the most popular! Included are all art supplies, professional DJs, plain paper goods, juice, balloons and a friendly, energetic staff to host your event! kidsatartnyc.com
Kids At Work: Kids at Work in Chelsea features a “My First Birthday” program for babies turning 12 months. The program includes a live singalong with a professional teaching artist, including guitar and instruments, plus time for food and cake. Age-appropriate party favors (for up to 13 babies and their families) are included, as are two party professionals. kidsatworknyc.com
Kids In Sports: Kids in Sports offers the of the best sports birthday parties in the city! Parties can be at their place or yours. Choose from one sport, or many, and your child will have a party everyone is sure to remember. kisnyc.com
Kidville: The Little Explorers Safari Adventure Party is one of Kidville’s 16 delightful party themes! Children ages 2 and up will embark on a safari exploration as guests decorate and adorn a safari hat then set off for an animal-themed gym adventure including freeze dance, obstacle courses, zipline fun, and animal puppets! kidville.com
Let’s Dress Up!: Let’s Dress Up! offers five party choices on the Upper East Side, such as a Red Carpet Party, A Cupcake Party, and, of course, A Princess Party. Costumes, favors, and birthday banners delight children. letsdressupct.com
LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester: For the ultimate birthday to remember, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester offers standard and premium party packages for children ages 3-10. Each includes admission to the attraction for guests, a private party room and host, cake, beverages and more. The premium package includes a private LEGO workshop, where guests take home their creations. legolanddiscoverycenter.com/westchester
Let’s Gogh Art: Get your very own backstage pass with fabulous I Wanna Rock party where the birthday chils is the rock star! Karaoke, games, and rock star-worthy art projects like decorating your own microphone, guitar, or sunglasses, are all offered. The party is customized, so it’s a perfect for kids ages 4-10! Supplies, goodies, and clean-up are included. nyletsgoghart.com
Liberty Science Center: LSC’s Birthday Bash is a great way for children 1-13 years old to celebrate. After an hour of party games and refreshments led by education staff, young birthday scientists can experiment with a wall of bubbles, navigate a maze in the dark, climb across a fossil-studded rock wall, and experience all the Center has to offer. lsc.org/birthday
The Little Gym: The team at the Little Gym leads partygoers through a gymnastics obstacle course, games, parachute, air track, and more! Kids enjoy 90 minutes of active entertainment as the venue takes care of set-up, clean-up, and everything in between. Guests receive a balloon at the end of the celebration. thelittlegym.com
Little Maestros: Little Maestros is an award-winning, early-childhood educator-approved infant and toddler music program. Every birthday party includes original music, traditional kids songs, and classic party hits—performed by Broadway-quality entertainers who love kids. Options also include puppet shows, shakers, bubbles, storytime, parachute, limbo, and more! littlemaestros.com
Loop of the Loom: Six to 12 weavers can take designs home after a Loop of the Loom birthday on the Upper East Side. Suggested for ages 6 and up, children make homemade weaves or felt creations under instructor guidance. loopoftheloom.com
Mad Science Of New York City & Westchester: A Mad Science party at Applebee’s is the perfect way to plan your celebration! The parties will engage all your little Mad Scientists with electricity experiments, bubbling potions, and slippery slime, and even include a delicious Applebee’s food package for all your guests. newyorkcity.madscience.org
Madame Tussaud’s: With a wide range of venue options, Madame Tussaud’s has set the stage for creating the most dramatic backdrop for your birthday party or event. Whether it’s an exclusive attraction buyout for up to 1,200 or an intimate gathering for 10 specially invited guests, let them entertain you. With 85,000 square feet of venue space, over 200 figures to meet and located in the “heart” of Time Square within walking distance to all Broadway theaters and major subway lines, there’s nowhere else like it in New York. madametussauds.com
Make Meaning: Celebrate creativity at Make Meaning with a party focused on making glassware and ceramics, decorating cakes, and more. The private events space features a main event and a side show of the birthday boy or girl’s choice. With a custom cake, decorations, and VIP passes to return for all, it will be a birthday to remember. makemeaning.com
Manhattan Music & Arts: Seven fully equipped event spaces make Manhattan Movement & Arts Center an ideal choice for fun, flexible birthday parties, mitzvahs, and more. Parents remain in control of party planning details, while MMAC offers in-house catering options, expert dance teachers from the MMAC Kids Performing Arts program. manhattanmovement.com
Mo’ Motion: Mo’ Motion offers basketball and multi-sports themed parties for children grades 2-8. They work with the parents and children to tailor the birthday activities to fit their age, skill and interests. Spirited instructors coach and lead up to 25 kids for almost two hours and then walk the kids to a nearby restaurant for pizza. momotion.org
Moey’s Music Party: Moey’s Music Party birthdays specialize in princess theme parties. Moey arrives in a ball gown and passes out tiara-riffic tiaras, pom-poms, maracas, and magic wands. She and her band lead kids in sparkle-tacular interactive singing and dancing! moeysmusicparty.com
Moving to the Beat: Batman, drama, music and movement, and puppets characterize a birthday at Moving to the Beat. Play games and interact with the animated singer Robert the Guitar Guy. Parties for kids age 3 and under are available, as well. movingtothebeat.net
My Gym: Your birthday child is the star of the party when you celebrate at My Gym! Enjoy exclusive use of My Gym facility while the staff leads a customized program including your child’s favorite games, activities, rides, songs, puppets and more! From set-up to clean-up, My Gym provides an unforgettable experience for guests of all ages. mygymisfun.com (Harlem), mygym.com/uppereast83 (UES) & mygym.com/uws (Lincoln Center/UWS)
Mystery & Mayhem: Mystery & Mayhem offers improvisational and age-appropriate dress-up mystery parties in which guests ages 8-18 become suspects in a dastardly crime. Choose from five mysterious dramas, or they can theme your party around Nancy Drew, Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter, or any of your child’s favorite heroes or heroines. mysteryandmayhem.com
New York Hall Of Science: Your kids will love the variety of activities involved at the Fun With Science party at the New York Hall of Science! Explore life-sized NASA rockets, the physics of bubbles, edible play-dough, the science behind magic, chemistry, mini-golf, and more! Cake, goodie bags and plenty of fun activities are included. nysci.org
New York Transit Museum: Birthdays at the Transit Museum bring to life over 100 years of transit lore, giving children ages 3 and up the chance to get in the bus driver’s seat for a great party! Each group receives a guided tour, special games and activities like Design a Vehicle and Scavenger Hunt, and a family membership. web.mta.info/museum
NY Kids’ Club: NY Kids’ Club Classic Gym birthday party is offered at nine locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Children ages 6 months to 12 years will enjoy an hour of jumping, laughing, and celebrating in the gym followed by a half-hour of continued celebration in the spacious party room. The fun revolves around lively music, obstacle courses, swinging, singing, and dancing! nykidsclub.com
Playgarden: Playgarden’s Blowout Birthday Party is a fun-filled celebration with private use of two indoor playgrounds! Children 1-6 love the jungle gyms, slides, ball pits, trampolines, roller coasters, and zipline rides! Playgarden coaches run structured games, dancing, obstacle courses, and puppet shows. Cake, cupcakes, pizza, and beverages are included. playgardennyc.com
Pins & Needles: Pins & Needles offers a Sew Much Fun party packages for kids ages 7-14 who love DIY. Parties are customized for the age and skill level of the group. They offer a range of projects to choose from including a tote bag, clutch, appliqué pillow, basic elastic waist skirt, and more. Parties include decorations, project, and materials, with other optional additions. pinsandneedlesnyc.com
Pop Star Parties: The Grammy Party is Pop Star Parties’ most sought after birthday package. Geared towards kids ages 7-14 who dream of being the next Katy Perry or Bruno Mars, kids get to rock out to two songs with up to 18 friends in the recording studio. The 1.5 hour party includes studio time, staffing, pizza and beverages, and a download of recorded songs for each guest. popstarparties.com
Reebok Sports Club/NY & Sport Club/LA: When it comes to sports-themed parties, no one does it like Reebok Sports Club/NY and Sports Club/LA. With options for children of all ages and interests, parties can be customized to include rock climbing, soccer, basketball, and more. Both clubs also offer on-site catering services. reeboksportsclubny.com
SciTech Kids: SciTech Kids offers science parties that include experiments and demonstrations that are interactive, exciting, and educational for kids 4-11. Children become budding scientists as they conduct cool, experiments and enjoy incredible special effects that thrill and inform young minds! Themes include beauty and spa science, sports and velocity, mad science chemistry, and more. sci-techkids.com
The Scholastic Store: A basic party at the Scholastic Store in SoHo includes a party planner, two party hosts, online invitations, a craft activity, music and dancing, story time, cupcakes, juice, and games! Choose from a variety of themes, including Clifford’s BIG Birthday Bash, Fabulous Fashions, Young Wizards, and more! scholastic.com/sohostore
Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids: Throw a glam birthday party for your daughter at Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids. Parties take place in the Glamour Girl dressing room where partygoers get a new hairstyle, makeup application, and mini-cure. Pizza and beverages are provided. sharkeyscutsforkids.com/parties
Simply Sports: For sports fans ages 3-13, Simply Sports offers age-appropriate parties that revolve around activities including baseball, basketball, flag football, and soccer. The fun can take place indoors or outdoors. simplysports.net
Soccer by Coach Fher: The best kind of party is one that ensures that kids come home exhausted! Coach Fher makes this happen at his one- or two-hour soccer parties. Providing a coach for every six children, Soccer by Coach Fher takes care of all the details. The party ends with a family or children’s game. coachfher.com
SPiN Galactic NY: Kids’ ping pong parties at SPiN take place in a private room with a SPiN pro running an interactive tournament, doing demos, and offering tips. Kids ages 6-16 will dig into finger foods like mini-grilled cheese and pigs in a blanket while playing the timeless paddle sport. newyork.spingalactic.com
SPORTIME Randall’s Island: SPORTIME’s tennis-themed parties are bound to be your child’s most memorable birthday party ever. Parties include a private party room, court time, and a variety of exciting on court games taught by coaches from the John McEnroe Tennis Academy. Whether your child is 6 or 16, SPORTIME can design a perfect party. sportimeny.com
Super Soccer Stars: The Super Soccer Stars package is a great way to celebrate your child’s birthday! Led by a team of energetic coaches at one of their citywide indoor or outdoor locations, children ages 2-12 will play age-appropriate soccer activities for an hour before sitting down for 30 minutes of refreshments. Package includes a full-size soccer ball for every child. supersoccerstars.com/birthdays
Symphony Space: Make your kid’s birthday a grand experience with a Just Kidding party at Symphony Space. The party includes tickets to a Just Kidding performance (with the best seating in the theater), a birthday shout-out during the performance, a party in Bar Thalia at Symphony Space, cake and refreshments, and more. symphonyspace.org
TADA! Youth Theater: Bring your party to one of TADA!’s Main Stage performances and receive special party favors, and hear the cast sing the personalized TADA! Birthday song from the stage. TADA!’s professional teaching artists can also teach your guests a song and dance from the show! Perfect for kids ages 6-11. tadatheater.com
Tie Dye Town: “The World’s Greatest Tie Dye Party” is Tie Dye Town’s most popular party for ages 2 and up. Children will have a blast rotating designing their own tie-dye t-shirt, creating foam paint pictures, making spin art, and more. Party includes tee-shirts, smocks, goody bags, invitations, dress up, four stations of arts and crafts, and three staff members. tiedyetown.com
Tiger Schulmann’s Karate: Tiger Schulmann’s Karate will have your child’s party guests punching, kicking, and blocking their way through a fun-filled birthday. Guests receive introductory course certificates to show their accomplishments. It’s a healthy way to celebrate! tsk.com
TLB Music: TLB Music’s newest party package for ages 1-6, Baseball Bash, features a baseball-themed music class with your child’s favorite songs and instruments followed by indoor playtime. Kids can hang out in the clubhouse, climb the mini-rock mountain, and “cook” in the kitchen! Two Boots provides pizza and you can add party favors, food for adults, and extra playtime. tlbmusic.com
Twinkle Party: Ballet Birthdays with Twinkle Party is a darling children’s birthday party experience brought to your location! Enjoy a dance class led by a professional ballerina, and participate in crafts, games, and activities related to classical ballet. Parties are designed for children ages 3-8. twinklepartyfun.com
Victorian Gardens: At Central Park’s Victorian Gardens Amusement Park, party guests receive day-long unlimited ride passes! Partygoers will celebrate amidst more than 30,000 feet of rides, games, and attractions, before chowing down on treats like chicken tenders, turkey sandwiches, hot dogs, cookies, and fruit. victoriangardensnyc.com
YMCA Dodge: Celebrate your child’s special day with the Dodge YMCA’s Gym Party. Children ages 1-10 years old will have a ball in the spacious gymnasium! The “Rumble and Tumble” obstacle course will have your child jump, balance and dive as they laugh and tumble away. Continue the celebration in our party room with games, face painting and crafts. ymcanyc.org/dodge
YMCA Ridgewood: The Ridgewood Y offers a variety of classroom and gymnasium space for you and your family to celebrate your special day! Birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions, we cater to them all. The staff assists with specialty parties including: arts & crafts, sports, dance, and toddler activities. ymcanyc.org/ridgewood
YMCA Staten Island: Kids of all ages and ability levels are invited to make a big splash at the Staten Island YMCA! Pool parties are held on weekends for kids looking to have fun and go swimming. The parties are offered at the Staten Island Broadway and South Shore YMCAs and pool party coordinators are available to help organize games and activities. ymcanyc.org/statenisland
YMCA Vanderbilt: Let the Vanderbilt YMCA host your child’s next birthday party! Choose one of our fun-filled theme parties and let our professional staff organize it for you. Parents must supply food, beverage and decorations—available in a variety of themes. ymcanyc.org/vanderbilt
YMCA West Side: Rooftop parties, for ages 3-6, take place on a playground on top of the West Side YMCA. If the view doesn’t impress you, the slide and the spongy surface of the rooftop playground will. With new and safe equipment to climb on in fresh, having your child’s party at the West Side YMCA’s rooftop playground will be a unique and memorable occasion. ymcanyc.org/westside
Yogi Beans: Re-energize with a SPA-tacular Birthday Bash at Yogi Beans! At this two-hour party, guests experience a kids’ yoga class incorporating the birthday child’s chosen theme. Afterwards, kids are pampered in the spa with mani/pedis, aromatherapy, cucumber masks, and henna tattoos. The party ends with a pizza picnic, complete with tie-dyed paper goods and a professional hostess. yogibeans.com
Yorkville Youth Athletic Association: YYAA’s multi-sport party package at their Baseball Academy is their most popular birthday party. Combining activities from baseball and basketball, to flag football, floor hockey, dodgeball, and scooter racing creates an exciting party for children of all ages. yyaa.org
