Ah, New York City. The city so nice, they named it twice…and filled it with endless kids’ birthday party venue options! Which is great, until you realize it’s going to take you way more than a New York minute to find the perfect one. We reached out to a trusted group of local parents in the NYC area to share their fave kids’ party venues, and they delivered! Here’s what made the list:
1. Book Nook
Location: Park Slope, West End Avenue & Tribeca
Ages: All
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $925
☎️(332) 253-2069 - Park Slope
☎️(646) 927-4900 - West End Avenue
☎️(646) 649-5917 - Tribeca
Cozy, cute and perfect for the little bookworms in your life, Book Nook offers birthday party packages at three of their locations and you can even opt to have a craft sesh and glow stick dance party during your bash.
2. Craft Studio
Location: Upper East Side & Tribeca
Ages: 18 months & up
Pricing: In-studio birthday packages start at $1260; to-go packages start at $550
☎️(212) 831-6626 - Upper East Side
☎️(646) 922-8823 - Tribeca
From classic painting crafts to glam fashion challenges to blacklight dance parties (and beyond!) it’s no wonder parents love this place as much as their kids do. They even offer to-go parties so your little ones can get crafty wherever they want!
3. The Wonder
Location: Brookfield Place
Ages: All
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $1500 (must also have a Gold Key ($220/month) or Black Key ($2500/year) Membership)
☎️(646) 370-3113
Offering tons of add-ons (including a spy school!), The Wonder provides pizza, juice boxes, a birthday cake and 1.5 hours of private use time at their Brookfield Place location. The Wonder parties are exclusive to Gold and Black Key members, but it’s easy to sign up!
4. The Little Gym
Location: Brooklyn Heights, Tribeca, Upper East Side & Upper West Side
Ages: 1–12 years
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $705
☎️(718) 488-7744 - Brooklyn Heights
☎️(212) 941-9300 - Tribeca
☎️(212) 787-1124 - Upper East Side
☎️(212) 799-1225 - Upper West Side
Instructor-led games, music and activities will have your kiddo engaged from start to finish at this beloved chain of kid-centric gymnasiums.
5. Church St. School for Music and Art
Location: Tribeca
Ages: All
Pricing: Contact venue for details
☎️(212) 571-7290
Church Street School’s artists create magical events for every theme and include exclusive use of the party space for 90 minutes, paper decorations, and professional and experienced educators/artists/musicians to lead the fun.
6. Sloomoo Institute
Location: SoHo
Ages: All
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $2300
☎️(917) 818-2982
This is basically THE place to throw a slime party! Think hand-crafted, artisanal slime, plus kinetic sand and CGI videos for a super sensory experience your kid (and you!) won’t forget anytime soon.
7. Gaga Center
Location: Manhattan
Ages: 4 years & up
Pricing: Contact venue for details
☎️(212) 920-7884
Looking for a high-energy party for your high-energy kiddo? The Gaga Center is definitely the place for you—3000 sq. ft. of private play space, pizza, a game of gaga (think a gentler version of dodgeball) and great tunes.
8. Union Square Play
Location: Union Square & Upper East Side
Ages: Up to 5 years
Pricing: $950
☎️(833) 877-7529
This much-loved play space offers open-ended, immersive play for little ones celebrating their special day!
9. NYC Elite
Location: Upper West Side, Tribeca & Upper East Side
Ages: Up to 12 years
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $1067
☎️(212) 775-1177 - Upper West Side
☎️(212) 334-3628 - Tribeca
☎️(212) 289-8737 - Upper East Side
Manhattan’s top-caliber gymnastics program for children offers birthday party packages! Whether your little one dreams of winning gold or simply loves tumbling about, this is the place to go.
10. The Art Farm NYC
Location: Upper East Side
Ages: 1–8 years
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $1500
☎️(212) 410-3117
Animals, art, science, treasure hunts and tie-dye are just some of the party themes this wildly fun party venue offers. They even have an indoor petting zoo AND offer parties for teens and adults.
11. Fastbreak
Location: Upper NYC
Ages: 3 years & up
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $1195 (or $895 for an at-home party)
☎️(212) 724-3278
Game on! This sporty venue offers customizable parties with coaches, tons of sports equipment and games, and party decor and supplies.
12. Kids In Sports NYC
Location: 74th Street + other locations
Ages: 1–12 years
Pricing: Contact venue for details
☎️(212) 744-4900
Kids in Sports lives up to its name, offering soccer, baseball, basketball, football and more sporty themes along with relay races, obstacle courses and name games.
13. Chelsea Piers Fitness
Location: Chelsea
Ages: 1 year & up
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $1195
🌐https://sports.chelseapiers.com/
☎️(212) 336-6666
What sports and activities don’t they offer? The littlest partiers can bounce, splash, dance and just plain play, while ages 6 and up can partake in ninja courses, trampolines, rock climbing and more!
14. Sportime
Location: Randall’s Island
Ages: 4 years & up
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $600 for members and $700 for non-members
☎️(212) 427-6150
While tennis is what they’re known for, Sportime also offers tons of other party-perfect activities, including pickleball (always a fave for any age!).
15. Dribbl
Location: Upper East Side
Ages: 3–14 years
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $1500
☎️(212) 717-7651
Yes, Dribbl offers basketball birthday parties for kids, but you can also request just about any other sport or game for your little athlete’s big day.
16. Dylan’s Candy Bar
Location: Midtown East
Ages: All
Pricing: Contact venue for details
☎️(212) 620-2700 x4014
What kid doesn’t love candy? Throw the sweetest Candyland birthday ever with a multi-sensory, candy-themed party at this iconic shop.
17. Museum of Ice Cream
Location: SoHo
Ages: All
Pricing: Contact venue for details
🌐www.museumoficecream.com/new-york-city
☎️(866) 665-1018
Another sweet spot for an epic party? The Museum of Ice Cream offers unlimited ice cream and dessert-themed play spaces and tons of add-ons to treat your birthday kiddo to.
18. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Location: Hell’s Kitchen
Ages: 6–12 years
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $1495
☎️(646) 381-5010
Discovery, wonder and cake are all part of this super-cool museum’s birthday party packages! Partiers can visit the aircraft carrier, Intrepid, the space shuttle, Enterprise, and the world’s fastest jets while participating in fun, themed activities. They even have a sleepover option!
19. Nitehawk Cinema
Location: Prospect Park, Brooklyn
Ages: All
Pricing: Public “Spoons Toons All Ages” are $20 per person. To host a private party, contact Nitehawk for pricing here.
☎️(646) 963-9288
Nikehawk partners with Secret Formula to host a “Spoons Toons All Ages” watch party where kids of all ages can watch classic cartoons, play trivia, complete challenges and enjoy an amazing cereal bar.
20. Cotton Candy Spa
Location: Brooklyn
Ages: 4–12 years
Pricing: Birthday packages start at $469
☎️(917) 724-9160
Throw the sweetest spa day party ever with one of Cotton Candy Spa’s stylish packages. Think mini manis (with kid-friendly polish), mini pedis, make-your-own perfume activities and so much more!
Prices and information are subject to change. Please contact the venues directly or visit their websites for the most up-to-date information.
