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Kids' Birthday Party Places and Venues in Manhattan
From entertainers, venues, and unique places to celebrate, plan the perfect birthday party for your ...
5 Best Rockland Party Places (that kids will love!)
Browse this list of fun birthday party locations in Rockland County, NY, that kids of all ages will ...
Plan the Perfect Birthday Party in Manhattan with our Helpful Guide
Plan the perfect birthday party for your child in Manhattan. View our list of vendors for all birthd...
Shop Local at These Independent Toy Stores Around NYC
Here's a list of toy stores in and near NYC where you can do your last-minute holiday shopping....
Sweet Sixteen Ideas for Celebrating During Coronavirus
Make your 16-year-old feel special despite the pandemic with these ideas for a Sweet Sixteen celebra...
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area
This is a list of the best bowling alleys for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens....
10 Ways to Throw Birthday Celebrations for Kids While Social Distancing
Parents are becoming increasingly creative in planning an at-home birthday celebration for kids whil...
8 Kids Birthday Cake Recipes You Can Make at Home
These kids birthday cake recipes are easy to make at home and will wow the guest of honor every time...
Ask @DadandBuried: Should I Rent a Venue for My Son's Birthday?
When it comes to raising kids, there are so many questions of what should I do? When wondering what ...
How to Throw a Simple and Stress-Free Birthday Party
Don’t let the goal of a “perfect party” get in the way of the whole point of the day. Here are five ...
How to Survive the Sweet 16: One Mom Shares All
We'll do (almost) anything to make our kids happy and show them they're special, including planning ...
This Year's Hottest Kids' Birthday Party Themes–And How to Pull Them Off
We’ve all been to (and thrown) many of the same parties: amusement parks, bouncy houses, skating rin...
You Can Win a Pay-Your-Age Build-a-Bear Experience at the End of June
Last year, Build-a-Bear Workshop hosted a Pay-Your-Age Day where kids could build a stuffed animal p...
How to Throw Your Kids a Birthday Party on a Budget
A birthday and the accompanying party are a big deal for kids. That’s no surprise—after all, what’s ...
Clowns.com Introduces New Science Birthday Parties
Clowns.com will offer STEM-themed birthday parties starting January 2019. The science parties will c...
Five Below Opens First Manhattan Location on Fifth Avenue This Weekend
Five Below, the family-friendly retail phenomenon will open its first Manhattan location at 530 Fift...
What Kids Really Want at Their Birthday Parties
Planning a birthday party for your child can seem to get more and more stressful and time consuming ...
The Benefits of All-Inclusive Birthday Party Venues
It’s no big surprise that all-inclusive children’s birthday party venues are becoming popular with f...
Birthday Cakes You Can Bake at Home with Your Kids
If you’re throwing a birthday party for your child, impress everyone by baking your own homemade bir...
Planning a Blowout Birthday Party for Your Child
Birthdays are occasions that kids will remember for the rest of their lives, and birthday parties ar...
Galli Theater New York Moves to Midtown
Galli Theater New York has a new location in Midtown. It also has a new travel performance program a...
The Hottest Birthday Party Trends of 2017
We are almost 100% positive your child will be asking for one of these birthday party themes this ye...
The Ultimate Birthday Party Planning Timeline
Give your kids the party of their dreams and stay organized in the process....
Birthday Dilemmas: Solved!
Solutions to four common birthday scheduling problems...
How Do I Make My Child’s Birthday Special When It’s Near a Holiday?
Ideas to help ensure your children will feel special on their birthdays and not overshadowed by the ...
LEGO Store Flatiron Introduces Birthday Party Program
Kids can now host LEGO-themed birthday parties at the LEGO Store in the Flatiron District....
Embark on an Interactive Theater Show for Kids Through Central Park
Accomplice the Show is introducing a kids-only adventure theater show in Central Park called "The Qu...
Planning a Kid’s Birthday Party in New York City
Let NY Kids Club help you plan your child's next birthday party....
Are Party Favors Necessary?
You’ve planned and paid for a birthday party that reflects your child’s passions and interests, chos...
Raising a Gracious Host
At their own birthday parties, kids may find it difficult to focus on whether their friends are havi...
New York Toy Stores Share Their Top Toy Picks for the Holidays
Local toy stores in New York City share their hottest toy picks for the holiday season....
Upper West Side Chocolatier Offers Chocolate-Making Classes
Voila Chocolat, a chocolatier on the Upper West Side, offers chocolate-making classes for kids and a...
The Joys of the Mom-and-Pop Toy Store
In the age of big box stores that have everything you need in one place, mom-and-pop toy stores are ...
Six Hacks for the Best Party Ever
Your children may be counting down the days until their next birthday—who doesn't love to be celebra...
Handling Prickly Party Situations
Faye de Muyshondt, founder of socialsklz:-), a Manhattan etiquette school for kids, shares guideline...
Five Birthday Party Themes from Local Bloggers
Five local bloggers from the New York metro area share their favorite ideas—one's they've executed t...
After-School Pony Rides Offered in Midtown Manhattan
Chateau Pony Parties, a family owned stable in Midtown Manhattan, now offers after-school pony rides...
Sky Zone Bethel Launches Birthday Party Giveaway
Your child can win a birthday party from Sky Zone Bethel, one of the best trampoline parks in Connec...
Indoor Play Space Opens in the Bronx
Billy Beez, an indoor play space with a location in West Nyack, recently opened a location at the Ba...
16 Unique Gifts for Kids All Made in NYC
Each of these made-in-NYC kids' gifts is sure to thrill the recipient while you support local artisa...
Kids' Party Planners Publish Fairy Tale Books
The Brookland Fairies, a children's birthday party planning company based in Manhattan, will release...
Make Your Own Chocolate Pizza, Edible Jewelry, and Candy Bars
Chocolate Works, which has a network of candy stores across the New York metro area, recently opened...
Modern Rules for Responding to Party Invites
When it comes to attending parties, most guests forget to respond to invites in a timely manner, or ...
Bowlmor Chelsea Piers Adds Laser Tag and Ropes Course
Bowlmor Chelsea Piers, a family activity center and bowling alley in Manhattan, recently added a las...
The Art Studio NY Expands Class Schedule for the New Year
The Art Studio NY, a studio on the Upper West Side that offers art classes, art birthday parties, af...
How to Plan a Bar or Bat Mitzvah for a Child with Special Needs
Planning a bar or bat mitzvah is stressful for everyone, but when your child has special needs, ther...
How to Throw a Birthday Party for a Child with Special Needs
Yes, you can throw a birthday bash for your child with special needs! Birthdays only come around onc...
Three Birthday Cakes That Look Like Other Treats
Looking for a unique birthday cake to make for your child's celebration this year? We've got three r...
Mitzvah Market Develops B'Nai Mitzvah Planning Software
Mitzvah Market developed Mitzvah Organizer, a b'nai mitzvah planning program to helps parents who ar...
Throw a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Party
Just like the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles take on evil forces to save New York City, you can rise t...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Make a Summer Birthday Special for My Child?
Despite enjoying the warm weather, having a summer birthday can be hard for your child because of va...
Kid’s Art Studio Offers Summer Camps
Kids at Art, an Upper East Side kids’ art studio, will offer new art summer camps this year for chil...
Classic Outdoor Games for a Birthday Party
Looking for some birthday party entertainment for your child's outdoor party? We've compiled eight c...
Blue Man Group Expands Birthday Party Package
Blue Man Group, which combines music, technology, and comedy for a theatrical experience, recently a...
Recipes from the Pinkalicious Cupcake Cookbook
Victoria Kann, co-creator of the Pinkalicious series, shares several recipes from her new Pinkalicio...
Party Central: Build a Nest Egg
Are you looking to save money for your child's future? TrustEgg, a trust account that is released to...
Party Central: Birthday Booty
Python Printable Games, an online game resource, offers party games that are perfect for last-minute...
Brooklyn Balloon Company Now Offering Face Painting Services
Expanding on his artistic balloon twisting service, Brooklyn Balloon Company, creator Robert Moy is ...
New Traditions to Celebrate Your Child's Birthday
Meg Cox, author of 'The Book of New Family Traditions', shares birthday traditions to start with you...
How to Decorate Train and Butterfly Cupcakes
Elaine Cohen, author of 'Super-Duper Cupcakes', shares step-by-step directions to decorate train cup...
'Cupcaking': How to Host a Cupcake-Decorating Party
Elaine Cohen, author of "Super-Duper Cupcakes", shares a unique birthday party theme of decorating c...
Beautify Your Child's Birthday Bash with Glamify
Glamify, a mobile spa party service, offers spa packages for girls’ birthday parties in the New York...
Party Central Pick of the Month: Charitable Parties
Westchester residents Buck and Rebecca Schleifer created Share Your Wish, a way to host a birthday p...
Appliké Couture Offers 'Big Apple Parent' In-Store Discount
Upper East Side children’s clothing store, Appliké Couture, where children can customize clothing wi...
Manhattan's SciTech Kids Offers More Engineering Classes
SciTech Kids, which offers after-school STEM programing for children in Manhattan, has extended its ...
92Y Opens State-Of-The-Art Gymnastics Studio on UES
92Y, on Manhattan's Upper East Side, recently opened a state-of-the-art gymnastics studio. Gymnastic...
Party Central Pick of the Month: Wikki Stix Birthday Calendar
Children are always excited when their birthday approaches, so why not get them excited about friend...
Five Tips for Hosting a Spa Birthday Party
Cheryl Najafi, author of "You’re So Invited: Panic Less, Play More, and Get Your Party On!," shares ...
Three Swashbuckling Inspired Recipes for Pirate Party Grub
Cheryl Najafi, author of "You’re So Invited: Panic Less, Play More, and Get Your Party On!," shares ...
Tips for Hosting Swashbuckling Soiree for Your Pirate
Does your birthday boy or girl want a pirate party this year? Cheryl Najafi, author of "You’re So In...
STEM Birthday Parties that Come to You
Engineering for Kids, a traveling STEM education program that visits schools and summer camps, now o...
Party Central Pick of the Month: Pajama Party
Is your Sleeping Beauty requesting a slumber party for her birthday party? We've got some sleepover ...
Party Central Pick of the Month: Project Treasure
Looking for a personal or group birthday gift that will mean a lot to the recipient? Project Treasur...
Birthday Party Ideas for Your Child's Next Big Bash
From birthday party invitations and favors for the goodie bags to novel birthday party games and pro...
Birthday Party Etiquette: Show Up and Shut Up
Tips from a mom of three on how to act as a proper and gracious guest when you're attending someone ...
Children's Fitness Center Opens Harlem Location
Children’s fitness center My Gym is set to open its Harlem location this spring. My Gym offers fitne...
4 Tips for Perfect Party Cakes and Cupcakes
These four easy tips from Kathleen King, owner of the renowned Tate's Bake Shop on Long Island, will...
Recipe: Chocolate Chip Layer Cake with Milk Chocolate Mocha Frosting
Inspired by chocolate chip cookies, this recipe for a chocolate chip layer cake with milk chocolate ...
Tips For Celebrating the Birthday of Your Child with Special Needs
UPDATED January 2017: When your child has special needs, planning a birthday party takes a lot of ex...
Party Central Pick of the Month: Gift it Green
Gift it Green fabric gift boxes and tissue paper are an eco-friendly way to wrap your child's or fri...
Party Central Pick of the Month: The Chalk Shop
The Chalk Shop on Etsy offers custom chalk shapes, perfect as party favors for themed birthday parti...
Bring Camp Crafts Home with Friendship Bracelets
Keep your kids busy on bad-weather days with fun indoor activities like this camp-inspired craft: fr...
Party Central Pick of the Month: Happy Birthday, Tree!
A new story book introduces young readers to the importance of honoring and caring for nature. In "H...
Manhattan’s Toddlers Can Now Go Gaga for Gaga
The Gaga Center, Manhattan's only location dedicated to the game of gaga, has added Tot Gaga, a clas...
Party Time: Memories, Planning Tips, and Ideas to Inspire and Assist
Your child is another year older, but does the thought of planning a celebration with their friends ...
Long Island's Bobb Howard's General Store Has Old Time Goodies
Bobb Howard's General Store on Long Island has every candy you can think of, like Astro Pops from th...
One Charming Party E-Books Make Party Planning Easy
One Charming Party makes themed party planning easy with their instructional e-books full of DIY cra...
Cooking Up a Fun Birthday Party with LilChefs.com
Chef Paula Gottlieb, who grew up in Brooklyn, uses her themed cooking birthday parties to teach kids...
Gramercy's Beehives & Buzzcuts Offers Classes for Families
Beehives & Buzzcuts, a children's salon known for making haircuts and manicures a memorable experien...
apple seeds Children's Play Space Opens on Upper West Side
apple seeds, an award winning children's play space, is opening a location on the Upper West Side. T...
Field Station Dinosaurs Opens in Secaucus, NJ
Visit the new Field Station Dinosaurs, an adventure park that is like a zoo with animatronic dinosau...
'The Avengers' Birthday Party for Kids
Comic book and movie superheroes The Avengers are kid favorites. Follow these tips to throw an Aveng...
A Fun Twist
Balloon art livens up any kids party. The Brooklyn Balloon Company is ahead of the trend on balloon ...
Birthday Bazaar: A Rainbow of Fun
A birthday's coming, and you have no idea where you’re going to find time for planning. You just kno...
Happy 100th Birthday, Oreo!
Oreo just celebrated its 100th birthday, and to celebrate, we have a delicious Oreo recipe, some Ore...
The PIT Throws Broadway Birthday Bashes
The Peoples Improv Theater, known as The PIT, launched a new birthday party division in January 2012...
Balloon Twisting Takes on a New Shape
Robert Moy started Brooklyn Balloon Company in October 2011. He offers party packages with themes ra...
Westchester Mom Launches Site that Celebrates Giving
CharityPanda.com, the brainchild of a Westchester mom of three, allows visitors to donate to charity...
No-Sugar Birthday Cake Recipe
No sugar in this cake -- no kidding! This cake recipe is all about capturing natural sweetness from ...
West Rock's New Turf Ready for More Sports and Parties than Ever Before
West Rock Indoor Sports and Entertainment Complex has installed a new SpinTurf that will allow the f...
