Kids Birthday Party Places in NYC (Parent Reviews)
Parents, we want to hear about your picks for the best kids birthday party places in NYC! Like and add your reviews for the kids party places recommended below, or suggest another favorite at the bottom of the list and let us know why you love it.
Share your experience throwing (or attending) a party at one of these NYC kids birthday party venues, and help fellow parents who are looking to skip the at home party and leave the effort to the experts. They'll often handle everything, right down to the party favors!
Kidz Lounge
Juan L.: Kidz Lounge is a party place totally dedicated to celebrations, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone. They offer the space equipped with gaming, spa services, dancing, karaoke, and much more! It has too many customizations available and add-ons to count. There are also lounges for the parents so they can sit back and relax while the kids have the best time of their lives.
Ample Hills Creamery
Jennie Utsinger: Ample Hills Creamery Scoop Shops are some of the coolest kids birthday party places in NYC! Kids can enjoy a basic scoop party, a private ice cream class, or actually ride Ample Hills' custom-churning bicycle to create a custom flavor at their birthday party.
The Craft Studio
Kelly R: Kids birthday parties at The Craft Studio are always tailored to the birthday child. Choose from a large variety of age-appropriate craft projects (like treasure boxes, paint-your-own soccer balls, and an ultimate fashion challenge) or work with the team to dream up something new.
Melody Lanes
Juan L.: This Brooklyn alley is a popular spot for kids bowling birthday parties. The glow bowling option is a cool touch that kids will love. There's also an arcade and tons of food options. Birthday packages are comprehensive (you get food, drinks and favors, and can opt for add-ons like arcade cards).
Chelsea Piers
Nancy L.: Chelsea Piers offers a wide variety of birthday party activities for every interest and age, from toddler to teen. Little kids can enjoy an ultimate tykes challenge or tots gymnastics, while bigger kids can pick from activities like flag football, dodgeball and parkour.
Let's Dress Up!
Shila: This is a great birthday party spot for a princess party! Guests dress up in fancy dresses, accessories, makeup and nail polish and enjoy an elaborate tea party.
Rubin Museum Birthday Art Lab
Jennie Utsinger: This kid friendly museum in NYC holds birthday art labs for an interactive art-based celebration. Kids will enjoy a tour of the museum from museum educators, engage in take-home thematic art projects, sing, and more. Choose from various themes including super sculptors and spectacular starscapes.
The Painted Pot
Nancy L.: The Painted Pot, known for their fun and easy walk-in painting studio, also offers art party packages. Choose from party options where kids can paint pottery or canvas, create mosaics, or sculpt with clay.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Juan L.: Plan an astronaut, spy, Rosie the Riveter or pilot-themed party at one of NYC's best museums for kids and families. In addition to a themed activity, guests will receive an interactive tour and ride the XD simulator.
Jane's Carousel
Kelly R: This family favorite carousel in Brooklyn Bridge Park offers kids birthday parties during their regular hours of operation. The 1.5 hour parties include unlimited time on the carousel (skip the line!), and reserved tables and seating in the picnic grove or indoor area. Each child receives one souvenir ticket good for future carousel rides.
Luna Park in Coney Island
Kelly R: Coney Island's Luna Park offers thrilling birthday parties that give guests access to the many amusement park rides and games - with different thrill levels to delight a range of ages. Packages include food for the kids and time in a dedicated party area.
Private Picassos
Jennie Utsinger: Private Picassos, an art studio for kids and adults, hosts birthday parties featuring a unique guided art project in either an in-studio or outdoor space. The birthday child receives a Private Picassos' Art Kit to bring home!
Gazillion Bubble Show
Nancy L.: This unique stage show for kids features amazing bubbles, laser effects, and soapy masterpieces. The Group Birthday Experience includes an on stage appearance for the birthday child.
VR World
Nancy L.: This is one of the coolest birthday party places in NYC for tweens or teens. Using a 3D headset, the senses of hearing, touch, and vision are stimulated as users are transported into games and unique experiences. Kids and teens will love trying out the coolest technology available. Birthday event bookings are available for groups of 12 or more.
Streb Lab for Action Mechanics
Kelly R: Turn a birthday party into an Action Event with a celebration at SLAM. A variety of party options allow guests to explore the trapeze, trampoline, and popaction (a combo of conditioning, stunts, aerial arts, and acrobatics). Combo parties also incorporate elements like parkour and circus arts. Kids must be 5 or older to enjoy some of the equipment, but there are special party options available for the younger 18 month - 4.5 year age group.
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