Not your Chuck E. Cheese party ideas

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I don’t know about you but I’m always looking for creative places to have my kids’ birthday parties so I created a list of cool ideas that you can check out. If you have a good idea for a birthday party please add it to this topic.

AMERIKICK
529 5th Ave. (14th St.), Park Slope
718-768-8200
5815 5th Ave. (58 St.), Sunset Park
718-567-7860
An Amerikick Karate Birthday Party is a great way for your child to celebrate a birthday in a special way. In addition to the fun and excitement, your child will experience some of the important aspects of martial arts including an increase in confidence, respect, coordination, and fitness. The two-hour parties are run by two professional staff members and hold up to 30 kids. Party packages include pizza and personalized invitations; drills, races, games; pizza, pretzels, chips, and juice; paper products; demo team performance; and 15 minutes for cake and refreshments

CARMINI THE MAGICIAN
718-633-9137
917-754-5755
The Carmini Magic Show is a fun-filled event consisting of amazing magic, comedy and audience participation, where the children help make the magic happen. Balloon animals, prizes and face painting round out the program. For the past 20 years, Carmini the Magician has performed his special brand of entertainment for children as well as adults, at block parties, birthday parties, communions, street fairs, and holiday parties. Carmini will help make your party a memorable one!

FUNTASIA
1726 Bath Ave.
718-234-0700
www.funtasianyc.com
Celebrate your child's birthday with us! Let your children explore our jungle gym, fully equipped with a spiral slide. XBOX and PlayStation multi-player games, foosball and air hockey stations. Build-your-own sundae, princess and pirate dress up, spa parties, costume characters, themed parties, face painting, tattoos, build-a-critter, sand art. Our dedicated and energetic party staff will make sure that your children are entertained as well as engaged in both our play room and spacious party room.

GLITZY CHICKS® MAKE-OVER & SPA PARTIES877-GLAM-JAM
www.glitzychicks.com
The first company of its kind in the tri-state area, Glitzy Chicks has been specializing in Make-Over & Spa Parties for over six years. The salon comes to you. Pampering includes manicures, pedicures, funky hair styling, make-up applications, facials, massage with aroma therapy and more—glitz & glam all the way! Full entertainment while guests take turns at the salon stations means there is never a dull moment. Sing-a-long, dancing & games. Packages for all ages, as well as mother-daughter fundraisers for your organization.

HILTON GARDEN INN
1200 South Ave., Staten Island
718-477-2400
www.statenisland.stayhgi.com
The Hilton Garden Inn, Staten Island, offers year-round children's pool parties. The three-hour pool party package consists of swim time in our indoor heated pool, as well as a child-friendly buffet. To make your child's event even more spectacular, a sleepover can be added. Please keep us in mind for communions, christenings, sweet sixteen parties, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, and first birthday parties. For further details, please contact our sales department.

KIDVILLE
718-569-2150
www.kidville.com
Kidville birthday parties are legendary! Let your imagination take you away! From games, food, fun, and space, Kidville has it all for hassle-free parties. Choose a birthday party package, a party theme and any add-ons to create your perfect party. Themes include Jumpin' Gym, Fairy Princess, Superhero Birthday Bash, Wiggle Giggle for Ones, Treasure Hunt, and more. You can add a performance by Kidville's own Little Maestros to make any party a good time. Ask about our customized parties for big kids and adults. Visit our website or call.

LITTLE PEOPLE PARTIES6632 3rd Ave.
718-492-8997
http://www.playdaysandparties.com/
Little People Parties boasts a 2,200-square foot facility hosting private parties. Enjoy our bright and spacious playroom filled with equipment for kids of all ages. Our craft area is the heart of where creativity flourishes. Our young fun-filled party staff provides lots of games and activities. Little People Parties invites parents to come celebrate the milestones of all little ones.

MAGGIE'S THREADS FOR KIDShttp://www.maggiesthreads.com/catalog/birthdayparties.aspx
411 7th Ave.
718-369-0411
Maggie's Threads presents creative birthday parties for kids. Package includes cake, pizza, paper goods and goodie bags for up to 20 guests. Our most popular parties: Think Green: Partygoers create their own indoor compost—comes complete with worms—live and gummy! High Tea: Guests paint a cup and saucer—then enjoy an old fashioned tea party with finger sandwiches and petit fours. Parties are held at Parker's Place or Maggie's Threads depending on availability.

MIMI'S SOUP SPOON646-957-5439
www.mimissoupspoon.com
Mimi's Soup Spoon offers cooking classes for boys and girls ages 3-8, designed to introduce them to the excitement, curiosity and warmth of cooking. Each class features a healthy recipe, taste tests, kitchen skills, table manners and a food-themed story. Classes meet at schools in the afternoon, and in the morning for Mommy & Me. Mimi's Soup Spoon hosts intimate birthday parties where children cook foods they love to eat. Visit www.mimissoupspoon.com to learn more.

THE MODERN SCHOOL OF SOCCER 718-204-8534
Birthday parties for boys and girls up to 14 years of age run 90 minutes and include warm-up games, stretching, quick soccer drills, and a small tournament. The outdoor birthday party fee is $16 per child for a group of 10-15 children, and $13 per child for groups of more than 16 children. A choice of a soccer ball or trophy is offered for the birthday girl or boy. Please call to find out more.


NEW YORK KIDS CLUB182 Henry St., Brooklyn Heights
718-228-0800
www.nykidsclub.com
Pairing five-star customer service with the talents of a team of Broadway singers, dancers, actors and gymnasts, the New York Kids Club has become industry renowned for hosting extraordinary birthday celebrations. Themes include Jump n’ Jive, Broadway Birthday, Creation Celebration, X-treme Birthday and Hollywood Stars. From the opening number to the choreographed finale, a New York Kids Club party is certain to surprise and delight. Packages begin at $625 for the first 10 children.

PHILIP & HENRY USA
3840 East Robinson Rd., Amherst
800-863-5738
www.philipandhenry.us
Email murad@philandhenry.com
Philip & Henry USA brings the magic to your home or place of party. We offer a 40-minute, high-energy magic show, where the birthday child is the STAR of the show! Age-appropriate comedy and magic fun! We come to you ANY day, ANY time, all year long. Lots of audience participation.

STATEN ISLAND CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island
718-273-2060
www.statenislandkids.org
Have your child's next birthday celebration at the Staten Island Children's Museum and make it an unforgettable experience! We help plan the party, arrange catering, provide a private party room, supervise the activities, and serve the food. Choose from three fun-filled two-hour parties: Birthday Special, Birthday Blast, or Birthday Bonanza. For further details, please contact our birthday coordinator at 718-273-2060, ext. 264.

STATEN ISLAND ZOO
614 Broadway, Staten Island
718-442-3101
www.statenislandzoo.org
Tired of the usual? Have a zoofari birthday party at the zoo. During our two-hour, drop-off party, kids learn about one of four topics while playing fun games, creating an interesting craft and meeting “animal” guests brought to your party. Pizza, ice cream cake and invitations are included. After the children are picked up, your guests are invited to feed the Children Center animals Rye Krisps (included). Maximum 15 children (4 and up), four adults.

SUPER SOCCER STARS
606 Columbus Ave.
212-877-7171
www.supersoccerstars.com
Email party@supersoccerstars.com
Birthdays are the time to have a ball! Super Soccer Stars, New York’s most popular children’s soccer development program, will turn your child’s birthday party into a memorable soccer extravaganza. For ages 2 and up. Multiple locations available in all five boroughs, Westchester County, Long Island, Bergen County, NJ, and Fairfield County, CT. Multiple package options available including t-shirts, soccer balls, balloons, catering, and much more. For more information, please visit our website, email us or call.

THE FUN FACTORY
3401 Avenue S, Marine Park
718-676-4197
www.thefunfactoryparty.com
Email funfactoryparty@aol.com
The Fun Factory, located in Marine Park, provides one-of-a-kind children's birthday parties. Party packages include everything you need for a party your child will never forget. If you're looking for something special, The Fun Factory offers theme parties and specialty parties that everyone will be talking about! Ask about the Mad Science Party, Tea Party, Glamour Girls Party, The Royal Ball, or have them create a party with any theme you choose.

TOY SPACE
http://www.toyspaceny.com/
426 7th Ave.
718-369-9096
Specialty toy store with a focus on science, nature, music and art. Museum quality, and nostalgic 70Õs toys. Get your party gift bags right. Our helpful staff will always recommend the perfect gift for any occasion. Open M-Sa:10:30-6:30, Su:10:30-5. (Dec.1-24:Th-Sa:-8pm, Su:6:30pm.)

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TWO BOOTS BROOKLYN
514 2nd St., Park Slope
718-499-3253
www.twoboots.com
Two Boots Brooklyn has been creating family fun since 1989. Children's Pizza-Making Parties are the specialty, with each young guest decorating their own chef's hat and making their own individual pizza. It's a special and fun time for the whole family, with creative activities, playful staff and festive food and drinks. The two-hour party in a colorful private room costs $18 per person and includes pizza-making, decorations, chef's hats, buffet and soft drinks.


UNCLE LOUIE G'S
1272 75th St.
718-748-3494
Your friendly neighborhood ice cream store, specializing in homemade Italian ices and ice cream. We have over 70 flavors and carry shakes and sundaes with a variety of toppings. Visit us for ice cream cakes for all your parties and special occasions. Hope to see you soon!


WEAVING HAND
320 2nd St., Park Slope
718-369-0222
www.weavinghand.com
Celebrate your child's birthday with something fun, creative and educational at Weaving Hand in Park Slope. Children learn basic weaving techniques and take home their woven designs. Basic charge $300 per party, 1-1/2 hours long for six children. Please supply your own food, drink and party materials. For each additional child add $20, maximum 10 children. Located in Park Slope, Weaving Hand is a store and studio that celebrates the international and communal art of weaving through classes and special events for both children and adults.

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BounceU in Brooklyn
6722 Fort Hamilton Pkwy 2nd Floor (Entrance on 67th St & 9th Ave),
Brooklyn, NY 11219

(718) 238-3288
brooklyn.ny@bounceu.com

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http://www.littlelanguageplayhouse.com
I found this place purely by accident passing bay one day and it turned out to be the exact kind of a party place I was looking for my soon to be 3yod. They also offer babysitting service and a verity of very cool classes: Parent & Preschool Yoga Classes, Cooking Classes for kids, Art Classes, Italian Language Immersion Classes and more. Check out this place it’s really fun.

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NEW YORK AREA PUBLIC SCAVENGER HUNTS
If you child like mystery or scavenger hunts this party idea is perfect for him/her
http://watsonadventures.com/schedule.html
Whith a private hunt, you have the hunt all to yourself—you get to choose the hunt, the date and the time. Plus you can add custom elements, such as Team Photo Challenges and trivia questions about the participants. But please note that private hunts do cost significantly more: Prices start at $600.

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Museum of the Moving Image is expanding!
http://www.movingimage.us/site/about/index.html
"The Museum maintains the nation's largest and most comprehensive collection of artifacts relating to the art, history, and technology of the moving image—one of the most important collections of its kind in the world. Begun at the Museum's inception in 1981, today the collection numbers approximately 125,000 artifacts."

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Fun Bus birthday party
http://www.funbuses.com/parties.html
The Fun Bus will come to your house or school...
...rain or shine.

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Brooklyn Buzz-A-Rama
69 Church Ave., Brooklyn NY 11218-0053
Telephone: 718-853-1800
http://www.flickr.com/photos/erikjaeger ... 077661621/

http://kensingtonbrooklynblog.com/2009/ ... -rama.html

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Ballerina Birthday Parties
........ is typically a one hour program that involves all the children in dance, education and overall fun. It begins with the Ballerina Fairy appearing with the fairy wand to touch each child and transform them into little ballerinas. Throughout the conversion and progression of each dance, they learn basic ballet and tap steps, a little etiquette and experience the music with movement. The children experience fun and collaboration while parents are getting "goose bumps" using their camcorders. They will learn to love the fairy godmother as she takes them through fantasy dance with children's music that is both entertaining and magical.

valentina.class@yahoo.com
Telephone: 917-748-4256