Where to celebrate your child’s birthday party in Brooklyn

An exclusive overview of over 50 local facilities that host birthday parties for children and teens. We have listed party spots in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO, Downtown Brooklyn, BoCoCa, Park Slope, Williamsburg, Industry City and beyond for art, pottery, magic, robotics, soccer, dance, laser tag, cat fans and more.

DUMBO & Brooklyn Bridge Park

Beat the Bomb | DUMBO

Beat The Bomb is an awesome activity for large groups of kids! Our experiences—including a state-of-the-art laser maze and special effects endings—are designed to bring kids together, encouraging communication, collaboration, and problem-solving, all while having a blast! In Beat The Bomb’s signature “Bomb Mission” experience, teams of 4 to 6 players suit up in hazmat gear and advance through five hi-tech game rooms to disarm a bomb, or else… GET BLASTED by paint, foam, or slime! The fun doesn’t stop there!—kids can continue the fun in our interactive arcade “Game Bays” with access to a library of 15+ mini-games, plus food and drinks from The Bomb Bar. And don’t worry about the details—we’ll design your perfect event so you and the kids can focus on the fun. Private event spaces? Food packages? Custom content? We’ve got you!

What’s Included: Choose from the 1-hour Bomb Mission Experience, 1-hour Game Bay Experience, or play both. All event packages include one of these experiences, an event planner and host, and a reserved area with seating.

Ages: Children must be 8 or older to play Beat The Bomb. For children between the ages of 8 and 9, an adult (18+) must play with them on the team. Children aged 10 to 16 can play without an adult in the Experience itself, but an adult must be present on the premises.

Costs: Starts at $14.95/person for 1 hour in the Game Bay (4 to 8 per team) or $39.95/person for a 1-hour Bomb Mission (4 to 6 players per team). Option to add on a party room with catering, plus more add-ons like gift bags, food, drinks, and a custom video.

Contact: Website | Birthday Party Request | [email protected] | 917.983.1115 

Carnaby Club | DUMBO

Host a birthday party at Carnaby! Birthday parties are for up to 18 kids, and take place on Saturdays or Sundays after 1pm (other times considered on a case-by-case basis). Carnaby’s spaces include imaginative play, softplay, ballpit, arts and crafts center and a mini-kitchen. 

What’s Included:

• The entire club
• A 30-minute grace time for set-up (in addition to the 2 hours)
• Tables, chairs, and other layout changes
• 2 event coordinators
• Tablecloth, plates, napkins, cups and cutlery
• Candles, cake serving utensils, and table
• Full clean-up after the event

Ages: Up to 6 years old

Costs: 1.5-hour party is $800, 2-hour party is $1,050

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 929.702.0296

Creatively Wild Art Studio | DUMBO

Host your birthday party at Creatively Wild Art Studio in DUMBO! Book, invite your guests, and Creatively Wild will take care of the rest. We decorate our studio to theme, create a project around that theme, and spring a surprise dance party with glow sticks! Party size is 8-35 kids and our kids’ birthday parties are drop off only (exceptions can be made for groups turning 3 or 4). Parents or guardians are NOT allowed to attend, except for the parents of the Guest of Honor. Grown-ups must remain outside the studio to expedite drop-off and pick-up.

What’s Included:

• All artistic supplies
• Party project designed to your chosen theme (choose from our huge range of popular themes or Creatively Wild can customize your party theme) 
• One experienced teaching artist for every five attendees
• One customized banner designed especially for the Guest of Honor (to take home)
• The party room decorated according to the theme
• All party paper goods according to theme including plates, tablecloths, napkins, a costume element, and balloons (messy shirts provided)
• At least one individually created masterpiece for each attendee to take home
• Popcorn, pizza, and cupcakes (2 mini cupcakes per child)
• Organic Honest Juice & water

Ages: 3 and up 

Costs: $500 for under 15 guests; $1,000 for 15-25 guests; $1,500 for 40 guests. Party Extras available, like booking a Glitter Tattooist or Face Painter, or food, snacks, drinks, etc. 

Contact: Website | Birthday Party Inquiry Form | [email protected] | 917.543.8130

Jane’s Carousel | Brooklyn Bridge Park 

Jane’s Carousel, set on the East River in Brooklyn Bridge Park, is a magical venue for a fun Birthday Celebration. Parties are available during hours the Carousel is open to the public and are limited to a maximum of 35 people including children and adults. Up to 15 party guests can enjoy the Carousel together at a time. Wristbands are distributed for unlimited rides throughout the party. 

What’s Included: 90-minute parties with reserved seating in the picnic grove or inside the Pavilion, unlimited Rides, one keepsake ticket for all guests. In the summer, four 30”x 96” picnic tables with benches and umbrellas will be provided in the outdoor picnic grove. In the winter and on rainy days, indoor seating area will be provided inside the Carousel pavilion. You are responsible for set-up and clean-up. You may bring air-filled balloons, banners, tablecloths, cake with candles, and simple refreshments. Note: if you are interested in a more elaborate party, we offer Private Events outside of our public hours.

Ages: All ages 

Costs: $350 for Weekday Parties and $450 for Weekend Parties

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.222.2502

Loop of the Loom | DUMBO

Weaving parties are a great way to share and make memories with others. Handmade creations make their party celebration extra special and unique! Each guest can finish a tapestry to take it home. Parties in the DUMBO studio can be hosted for up to 12 people.

What’s Included: Use of the studio, instructor, and weaving material. No food allowed in the center!

Ages: 6 and up

Costs: $70 per person for 2 hours and up to 12 people. Option to add $150 to extend by 30 minutes. 

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.734.2307

Pier 2 Roller Skating Rink | Brooklyn Bridge Park

Brooklyn Bridge Park Roller Skating Rink at Pier 2 offers birthday parties with skating and stunning views from April to October in Brooklyn Bridge Park.

What’s Included:

• Admission and skate rental
• Party host
• Reserved seating
• Paper goods
• Printable invitation
• T-shirt for birthday child
• Reserved seating
• Slice of pizza for each guest
• 20 oz. drink for each guest

Ages: 4 and up

Costs: Basic package is $320 for up to 10 guests; additional guests $32/person. Options to upgrade or add-on food, party favors, etc. 

Contact: Website | 718.300.2401

 

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Cat Cafe

The Brooklyn Cat Cafe hosts the purrfect party for any cat lover! We have three different spaces available to book: you can book our annex space, the back room of the main cafe, or the entire cat cafe for your event. No matter which option you choose, our staff will make sure there are lots of friendly cats ready to play with your group. 

What’s Included: A one-hour party with lots of friendly cats to pet and play with! There’s also always a staff member present to help the children understand how to safely play with the cats, and answer all cat-related questions. We don’t provide any food, but you are welcome to bring in your own.

Ages: For events with children, we require a certain ratio of adults to children: for children 5 or younger, the ratio is 1:3, for children 6–12, the ratio is 1:5, and for children 13–17 the ratio is 1:8.

Costs: $350 for 10 in Back Room; $650 for 20 in Annex; $750 for 20 guests in Main Cafe. Additional guests are $20/person.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.946.2286

 

Le Meraviglie Art | Brooklyn Heights 

Le Meraviglie Art, a visual arts and culinary arts studio for young children, offers birthday parties at their studio on Montague Street. 2-hour birthday parties include a first hour for Art Making or Cooking followed by 15 minutes of dance and creative movement and 30 minutes for food and cake. At the end of the party the young artists would get to take home their creations as party favors! Book here!

What’s Included: 

• Customized Creative Activities that can be focused on a specific theme upon request. Depending on the age range of your guests, a combination of two projects can be arranged at an additional fee.
• Dedicated staff for your event, 2 or more depending on the number of guests
• Customized room decorations
• All art materials
• Cutlery, napkins, plates, ice, etc. 

Ages: 3 and up 

Costs: $950 for up to 11 participants; $1,250 for 12-17 participants; $1,550 for 18-24 participants. Gratuity not included. 

Contact: Website | [email protected]

 

Downtown Brooklyn

Bridge Skate School 

Formerly known as Aegir Boardworks, Bridge Skate School offers skate parties on either Saturdays or Sundays at Golconda Park in Downtown Brooklyn, located at the corner of Gold and Nassau. Our team of instructors bring the same fun of our regular classes to birthday parties and other celebrations, offering tutelage and a laid-back skate jam vibe. Skate parties require a minimum of 3 kids up to a maximum of 15 kids. 

What’s Included: We can provide skateboards and pads for all participants, but they must provide their own helmets (bike or scooter helmet is okay).

Ages: 4 and up 

Costs: $45 per child (1 hour); $80 per child (2 hours)

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.740-9362

Chuck E. Cheese

Chuck E. Cheese birthday parties feature a mix of fun rides, and video games that will leave them smiling all afternoon. From racing and stand up arcade games, there’s plenty to keep them occupied and entertained for hours. Chuck E. Cheese accepts birthday reservations 60 days in advance, and you can book a birthday party reservation up to 24 hours prior to the party.

What’s Included: The basic birthday party package includes:

• 2 hours of unlimited gameplay per kid
• Upgraded prizes (100 bonus E-Tickets) per kid
• Unlimited soft drinks
• 1 Play Pass card for each kid
• Chuck E. Cheese birthday show
• Party hats and decorated table
• Pizza and party host not included in the basic package!

Ages: Best for 5 and up 

Costs: Packages start at $99.99 for 6 kids. Upgraded packages range from $32.99-$38.99/kid for 2 hours of play.

Contact: Website | 718.783.4570

 

Dave & Buster’s

Dave & Buster’s kids birthday parties are perfect for all ages. With kid-friendly food to keep them fueled for fun and hundreds of games in our Million Dollar Midway, there’s something for everyone. We’ll do the work—they’ll have a blast! Note that birthday parties occur in a non-private shared space. Party tables will be reserved to accommodate your group, however there will be other groups in the same event area.

What’s Included: Free online invitations, a two-hour party (with option to stay and play games for as long as you like), food (pizza, french fries, fountain drinks), extra game play on Power Card for birthday child (amount depends on package), Power Cards for guests (amount depends on package), plates, napkins, silverware and all utensils needed. It’s okay to bring your own store-bought cake (no ice cream or ice cream cakes, please.) Dave & Buster’s also offers delicious dessert options for birthday parties.

Ages: Best for ages 7 and up

Costs: Packages start at $29.99 per person for 10-20 guests and a table in a shared space

Contact: Website | 718.233.8400

Court 16

Court 16 at City Point in Downtown Brooklyn offers tennis birthday parties for students of all ages. During the party, the assigned coach will provide some instruction while incorporating fun, fast paced tennis games that all the students can enjoy with any level of experience.

What’s Included: Our parties include the court space, racket rentals and staffing. For other services included, it depends on the type of party. Please contact us for more information.

Ages: 5-13

Costs:  $920 10 kids and $40/each additional child

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.875.5550

Golfzon Social

What’s Included: Events are fully customizable. Submit an inquiry here to get things started!

Ages: Kids of all ages are welcome with parental supervision

Costs: Pricing depends on factors like the number of guests, menu options, and the amount of space or bays required; contact directly for a quote.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.434.9593 | Follow us @golfzonsocial.com

 

BoCoCa

Brooklearn | Carroll Gardens

Brooklearn offers three birthday party packages in their Carroll Gardens play space. Birthday parties take place on Fridays from 5:00pm to 7:00pm or Saturdays & Sundays, 10:30am-12:30pm, 1:30-3:30 pm, or 3:00-5:00pm. They recommend booking your party two to three months in advance to guarantee your preferred date and time.

What’s included: The basic package includes two hours of exclusive use of the play space, two party helpers, and all set up and clean up. You bring the decorations, food, and anything you’d like to make your child’s day special!

Costs: Packages start at $700 for a maximum of 20 children; $20/each additional child. Options to upgrade your package or add on extra time or a bounce house.

Ages: 1-5

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 929.256.2377

Brooklyn Magic Shop | Carroll Gardens

Host a magical celebration filled with wonder! Learn a magic trick, make magic slime, enjoy magic inspired cupcakes, amazing balloon creations, and more! The possibilities are truly endless when you enter the doors of Brooklyn Magic Shop.

What’s Included: Custom age-appropriate private Magic Show (30 minutes to 1 hour) in a parlor style magic theatre. Large cart for displaying cupcakes & party favors, 2 tables for a maximum of 12 children, chairs, smooth kraft paper table covers with crayons, chalk wall access. Option to add on: Magic Trick Lesson, Magic Slime, Balloon Creations with Birthday Crown, Magic Themed Cupcakes, Polaroids.

Ages: All ages 

Costs: Shows and Reservations range from $450 to $575, and add-ons range from $5 to $35. Contact for detailed pricing and descriptions!

Contact: Website | [email protected]

 

Brooklyn Strategist | Carroll Gardens

Have a birthday? Of course you do! Celebrate at The Brooklyn Strategist! We will teach and facilitate game play. We can even take care of the cake! Birthday parties can feature board games, Magic The Gathering, Pokemon or Warhammer.

What’s Included: Our parties include table space and staffing. While we don’t allow outside food (except for birthday cakes), we do have a cafe with lots of great food options.

Ages: 5 and up

Costs: $50 per table (this also acts as the party deposit); $5 per person; $150 per instructor; $35 for us to supply a cake, or you can bring your own with $1 per person cake cutting fee.

Contact: Website | [email protected]

Cobble Hill Cinemas | Cobble Hill

Host your birthday party at Cobble Hill Cinemas! You can play any film they have available at the time, or a DVD of a movie less than 2 hours long that you bring in yourself. They can also hook up video games with any console. Birthday parties are available at 9:30am or 10:00am on Saturdays and Sundays and anytime Mondays – Wednesdays (unless it’s a holiday). No afternoon parties on the weekends.

What’s Included: Popcorn and a drink. No cake allowed, but a light breakfast snack is okay, and cupcakes can be passed out on the way out.

Ages: All ages

Costs: $700 for 20 people; $25 for each additional person.

Contact: Website | 718.596.4995

The Craft Studio | Boerum Hill

The Craft Studio offers in-studio parties and parties-to-go! Select from a list of party craft themes for in-studio parties, or ask to customize a project. For parties-to-go, let us bring the party to you! We come, we set up, we entertain, we craft, we clean, we leave! From tiny tots to picky teens, we have something to wow every age group and interest.

What’s Included: In-Studio Parties include:

• 1.5 hours in our party space
• Energetic Staff (# based on your confirmed party guests)
• Choice of One Main Craft Project Per Participant
• Choice of Face Painting or Temporary Tattoos
• Four Helium Balloon Bouquets for Décor
• Customized Music
• Dancing & Games
• Coffee for adults
• Filtered Water Pitcher
• Smocks
• Kosher Haagen-Dazs Ice Cream Cake (includes plain white plates)
• Birthday Candles
• Craft Studio Bag for Craft w/ Party Candy
• Standard Craft Studio Party Invitation Graphic

Ages: All ages

Costs: In-Studio Parties start at $975 for 10 kids; $45/each additional child. Click here to learn more about Parties-To-Go and contact them for pricing.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.463.9249

Michael’s | Boerum Hill

Host your kid’s birthday party at Michael’s! You’ll get a dedicated space, a host, and fun crafts – plus we’ll handle prep and cleanup.

What’s Included: All parties include:

Ages: 4-12

Costs: Packages start at $299 for 8 guests and 2 hours 

Contact: Website

Mission Martial Arts | Cobble Hill

Karate Birthdays are a great way to provide an action-packed event for your child while maintaining structure and safety for all guests. Parties are two hours long, and a professional and experienced instructor will make sure that every child has a fun and positive experience from beginning to end. We are also proud to support our neighborhood by allowing local businesses to cater every party: pizza is be supplied by House of Pizza Italian Restaurant and birthday cupcakes are supplied by Mazola Bakery! You can choose to have an exciting Karate birthday, expand your experience by requesting a themed party (Ninja, Star Wars, Avengers) or suggest/create your own! 

What’s Included: 

• simple party decorations
• instructor dressed in karate uniform
• martial arts history and culture
• an introductory Karate lesson
• board breaking
• foam weapon training
• high quality pizza and birthday cupcakes from local vendors

Ages: Best for 4 and up 

Costs: Starts at $550 for 10-15 children; every 5 children after that is an additional $50. Additional $50 for themes.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.858.6876

 

Nature Company | Boerum Hill

The Nature Company brings the best animals to you for a live animal birthday party your child will never forget. Our live animal birthday party has over 30 reptiles, mammals, amphibians, and more to choose from to make you child’s birthday party the wildest party ever. You can also host a party at the Nature Company Playspace located at 300 Atlantic Avenue in Boerum Hill.  Kids can play in our 2 animal themed playrooms and then get a behind the scenes tour of our animal room. A pizza party is included in this amazing birthday party package that your kids will never forget!

What’s Included: Parties at the Playspace include: 20 Minutes Open Play, 40 Minute Animal Show (choose 10 animals), and 30 Minute Pizza Party. At-Home Parties include: 1 Hour, 8 Animals. 

Ages: All ages

Costs: $499 for At-Home Parties, $799 for Parties at the Playspace

Contact: Website

New York Transit Museum | Boerum Hill

Celebrate your child’s next birthday at the New York Transit Museum, the “perfect place to throw your kid’s bash,” according to Time Out New York Kids. Recommended for kids ages 7-12, this birthday party experience will lead partygoers through an immersive and interactive adventure in the subway station turned museum. A lost time traveler needs help repairing their time machine, and partygoers will need to assist by solving a series of challenges and puzzles hidden in our vintage train cars. Led by experienced and engaging facilitators, participants will have a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore and investigate a working subway station with over 100 years of transit history brought to life for young transportation enthusiasts! Birthday parties are scheduled every Saturday and Sunday, 11:00am and 1:30pm. 

What’s Included: 75-minute party led by New York Transit Museum educators

Ages: Recommended for ages 7-12

Costs: $900 for a group of up to 25 children and 4-8 adult chaperones (10% discount for family-level members and above.)

Contact: Website | Book a Birthday Party | [email protected]

Science Party Animals @ Brooklyn Preschool of Science | Cobble Hill

We are calling all Science Party Animals! Learn about, touch, and hold different animals. You might even get to put an animal on your head! After that, we’ll move on to some awesome science experiments. 

What’s Included: A two-hour rocking party experience is broken down into animal time, experiments, and food/cake. One host and two assistants will facilitate the activities. The children will work and participate in a biodiversity block for the first forty minutes. All attending children may touch and hold the animals. After the animal time, we’ll move on to the hands-on experiment portion of the event. The children will use various materials to create cool science projects. The joy on the kids’ faces while experimenting is priceless. The best part is that the children get to keep what they make. After an hour and twenty minutes of activity, we’ll clean up and head to the middle room for food. Parents are responsible for providing snacks, drinks, utensils, or food. The kids will have their snacks and cake, and that’s when the party ends. 

Ages: All events are perfect for children ages 3-6. The largest group we can accommodate is 25 kids. If you have more than 25 children, it must be a drop-off party. If you have 20 or fewer, parents can choose to stay or leave. 

Costs: A two-hour experience costs $750 for up to 15 children. Here are the details: $750 for 1-15 Children, $900 for 16-25 Children. We can order pizza for you 15 minutes before the party, so you can get an accurate count of pies. You can then pay the delivery person upon arrival.

Contact: Website | 347.916.0952

 

Clinton Hill 

Shining Smiles Indoor Play & Cafe

Host your child’s birthday party at this indoor place space with a toddler slide, jungle gym, wind tunnel, peg wall, ball wall, gear wall, and more! 

What’s Included: 

• Private use of space for 2 hours
• One party helper
• Free pass for birthday child
• Pizza
• Juice and water

Ages: All ages 

Costs: Starts at $549 for 12 children and 15 adults. $25/each additional child and $10/each additional adult. Option for add-ons including more time, food, dessert, and more.  

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 929.227.3100

 

Gowanus

Brooklyn Robot Foundry

Come party with us at our Gowanus studio or we can bring the party to you! Either way, we’ll lead an awesome robot-building party, providing all the materials for everyone to build their own whimsical robot! Wonderful teachers will lead the group with some awesome robot-building and lots of silliness.

What’s Included: Each child will get to build their own robot and bring it home afterward for more fun! Teachers will be provided. Parties at the Gowanus studio are 90 minutes, and parties at alternate locations are 60 minutes. BYO pizza and cake!

Ages: 2-12

Costs: Brooklyn Robot Foundry keeps a low student-to-teacher ratio, and will provide more teachers based on the size of the party. Smallest parties (8 kids) at the Gowanus Studio start at $495. Smallest parties (8 kids) at an alternate location start at $395. Click here to see pricing for all group sizes.

Contact: Website | [email protected]

Gotham Gymnastics

Come party with us! From birthdays to group playdates, Gotham Gymnastics has everything you need to give your littles a party they’ll remember forever. Gotham Gymnastics offers two types of birthday parties: guests can enjoy one hour in the gym and 30 minutes in the party area for food or cake, or kids can play for a full 90 minutes in the gym. In both packages, everyone will come together at the end for a dance party on the spring floor to celebrate the birthday kid!​

What’s Included: Either use of both the gym and party area, or just full use of the gym. BYO all food and cake!

Ages: 3 and up 

Costs: $850 for up to 9 friends; for parties larger than 10, there will be a $30 fee for each additional child.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.722.7211

Bouldering Project Brooklyn

Celebrate your child’s next birthday at Bouldering Project with a day full of climbing and fun. Our birthday party staff provides everything from climbing instruction to challenging games located in our private party space. 

What’s included: All birthday packages include a 1:5 instructor-to-youth ratio, 2 hours of exclusive access to our youth climbing room, a fridge for storing party treats, gear rentals, and a BP party t-shirt for the birthday kid. Pizza is included in certain packages.

Ages: 5 and older

Costs: Packages range from $490-$750 for up to 15 youth

Contact: Website | [email protected] | ‪929.515.3405

 

Prospect Heights, Park Slope & Prospect Park

Brooklyn Game Lab | South Slope & Prospect Park 

Whether it’s for a birthday, celebration, or just for fun, Brooklyn Game Lab would love to host your next party! Choose from popular modern board games, epic Dungeons & Dragons RPG adventures, Pokemon, Magic the Gathering or, weather permitting, exciting Battle Lab live action role playing at Prospect Park! Our amazing Brooklyn Game Lab instructors keep everyone engaged and involved in the action. Parties can be scheduled every weekend at 479 7th Ave (and Windsor Place): 10:30-12:30pm, 1-3pm, or 3:30-5:30 pm. Weekday times may be available — contact us!

What’s Included: In-person parties are 2 hours. Packages include the party space, games, a party crew, and party bags with favors. We’ll take care of activity and space set-up, greeting and entertaining the kids, and clean up. Parents must provide decorations (if desired), birthday cake (depending on package), and food and drink (depending on package). 

Ages: 6 and up

Costs: Parties are $500 for 6 kids or $600 for 10 kids; see all packages here.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.788.1122

Brooklyn Ninja Academy | Park Slope

Brooklyn Ninja Academy hosts exciting and memorable birthday events your child will never forget. Kids are challenged with fun and safe ninja warrior obstacle training with our professional coaching staff, some of whom are regulars on American Ninja Warrior! Kids run exciting obstacle courses complete with lights, sound effects, and the ultimate thrill of hitting the buzzer at the top of the Warped Wall! Parties are offered on Saturdays and Sundays. Brooklyn Ninja Academy parties are unique in that we waste no time with pizza and cake, parties are highly organized and instructed, safe activities for maximum fun!

What’s Included: A full 90-minutes of exclusive access to the gym floor: kids will learn about 6 or 7 different ninja warrior obstacles, and then put it all together and run the entire obstacle course. No party room, no food or cake allowed; but if you go out for pizza after, you will get a 10% discount at Two Boots Pizza in Park Slope. Brooklyn Ninja Academy will also provide rubber bracelets and stickers for your gift bags; a table for your gift bags is provided.

Ages: 6 and older

Costs: $800 for up to 9 kids; $900 for 10-15 kids; $30/additional kid

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 917.909.0944

Chelsea Piers Brooklyn | Prospect Heights

Whether your child is a preschooler, a teen, or anything in between, Chelsea Piers Field House Brooklyn has everything needed to make their birthday memorable. Our 2-hour party packages include 75 minutes of chosen activity and 45 minutes in party space for up to 10 participants. Choose from: Sports Parties, Pool Parties, Ninja Warrior Parties, Gymnastics Parties, Ultimate Birthday Challenge (ages 5-15) with games, contests, and challenges, and Ultimate Tykes Challenge (ages 3-5) with age-appropriate games for younger children.

What’s Included: The basic package includes:

Ages: 3-15

Costs: Packages start at $700 for up to 10 participants, $40/each additional participant. 

Contact: Website | 718.957.2120

Created by Kids | Park Slope

Created by Kids hosts birthday parties at their 592 Pacific Street studio, situated close to Atlantic Terminal and Barclays Center. During our clay-based birthday parties, children will create a unique hand-built clay project that they can take home with them! Choose from birthday themes like mermaids, Frozen, Star Wars, Ninja Turtles and more!

What’s Included: All materials for projects, decorative bags for finished projects (to be picked up by party host after the party), homemade CBK decorations, and a custom name decoration for the birthday child.

Ages: 4 and up

Costs: $625 for up to 10 children and $20 for each additional child.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.857.5437

 

Good Day Play Cafe | Park Slope

Good Day Play Cafe is an indoor playground for children with a cafe for caretakers. Host a party for your little one and book the entire play cafe for an intimate and memorable day! Bookings are available for 2.5 hours on Saturdays at 9:30am, 1pm, or 4:30pm. Limited Sunday parties available upon request. Bring up to 15 children (including the birthday child) with a 45 person total limit.

What’s Included: 2.5 hours (set up time included), “Happy Birthday” banner, display table with curtain backdrop & tablecloth (decorated by you), 2 tables with table cover for food and drink, 1 juice box per child, 3 large pizzas, plates and napkins

Ages: Best for younger children, up to 6

Costs: Starts at $825 for up to 15 children (and a 45 person total limit)

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.799.1152

Little Makers Studio | Prospect Heights

Celebrate your child’s birthday at this newly opened art studio in Prospect Heights! Choose from a list of themes for various age groups, like Enchanted Forest, Pet Party, Rainbow Unicorn, Dream Catcher, Rocket Party, Under the Sea, and more. See all information on Birthday Party Packages here!

What’s Included: Basic 1.5-hour package includes:

Ages: 2 and up  

Costs: Starts at $400 for 6 children w/ 1 adult (12 total max)

Contact: Website | Birthday Party Booking Form | [email protected] | 646.722.6229

 

The Painted Pot | Park Slope

The Painted Pot is a paint your own pottery studio that welcomes parties for all occasions. Let us help you celebrate your child’s next birthday! Themes include: Van Gogh Party, Canvas Painting Party, or Clay Hand-Building Party. Note that all parties are drop-off; only 1-4 parents are allowed to stay during the party.

What’s Included: Parties are 80 minutes of art-making, 30 minutes for pizza & cake, and 10 minutes for clean up. All pottery will be available for pick-up following the event. A table is provided for food and party favors. More information about what’s included:

• Painters select from several designated party shelves with the options of figurines, boxes, mugs, banks, bowls and more.
• A dedicated Painted Pot staff member
• Exclusive use of our new party area

Ages: 3-15

Costs: Starts at $600 for 6-8 guests. There is also a $50 booking fee, and a gratuity of 18-20% of total bill is paid to your host team member(s). For all packages and pricing information, click here.

Contact: Website | [email protected]

Prospect Park Carousel | Prospect Park

Located in the Park’s Children’s Corner, the Carousel is one of the park’s most popular attractions. Its 53 magnificent horses ride alongside a lion, a giraffe, a deer and two dragon-pulled chariots. Carousel birthday parties offer plenty of amusement for children of all ages. You’re welcome to bring any food and drinks you’d like or to have food delivered to the Carousel; if you’d like a pizza recommendation, Gino’s on Flatbush is very nearby and will deliver right to the Carousel. 

What’s Included: Birthday parties include:

• Unlimited rides on the Prospect Park Carousel
• Two-hour time slot, including setup and cleanup.
• Two 6-foot tables, ten chairs, two child-sized tables and twelve child-sized chairs in a dedicated space under the awning.
• Guests are welcome to supply their own food, and are encouraged to bring a cake and candles. Snacks and drinks are also available for sale at the concession stand.

Ages: All ages 

Costs: Private Parties (up to 60 people) are $475 during the week and $575 on the weekends. Public Hours Parties (up to 35 people) are $400 and take place on the weekends. 

Contact: Website | Birthday Party Request Form | [email protected] | 718.965.6963

Puppetworks | Park Slope

What’s Included: Birthday parties include:

• A show from 4:30 to 5:30pm
• One hour of party time after the performance
• Outside food is permitted

Ages: All ages for up to 40 people total

Costs: $500

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.965.3391 

Textile Arts Center | Park Slope

Birthday parties offer 2 hours of creative time with a half hour of celebration. Food and cake are provided by parents, TAC provides the creativity! Chose between a Weaving Party, Printing Party, or Fiber Sculpture & Accessories Party. Parties take place on Saturdays or Sundays from 11am-1:30pm. Note that no birthday parties are scheduled in July or August.

What’s Included: All materials, an instructor, finished project, and a goody bag. Parents must provide food and cake!

Ages: Best for 5 and up 

Costs: $550 for 1-8 guests; additional $280 for up to 12 guests; additional $500 for up to 16 guests 

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.369.0222

 

Red Hook

Brooklyn Sluggers

Brooklyn Sluggers is the most exciting party destination in Brooklyn. Our 2-hour birthday party packages offer sports-themed activities and Zumba dance parties. Choose from baseball, softball, kickball, or dodgeball. Birthday child is free! 

What’s Included: The basic package includes:

• Setup & Cleanup
• Party Host & Field Coach
• Brooklyn Sluggers Online Invitations
• Party Activity Choice: One Activity (1 1/2 hr)
• Half Hour in Party Room
• Baseball theme Paper Products
• Two hour party
• Birthday Child Gift
• Candy Favors For Each Child

Ages: 5 and up 

Costs: Starts at $525 for up to 15 children; $15/each additional child

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 315.230.4222

Shipwrecked

Shipwrecked offer several party packages to choose from for both children and teens, including a Mini Golf Party, Glow Mini Golf Party, VIP Mini Gold Party for teens, and an Escape Room Party for teens.

Ages: 4-20 (Parties are for either ages 4-12 or 13 and up. For Escape Room parties, guests must be 13 and older.)

What’s Included: Basic mini golf package includes:

• Free admission for guest of honor
• Private event room decorated with festive decorations and LED string lights
• Seating for kids
• Covered table for food add-ons
• Round of miniature golf for each child
• Tokens to activate special effects on mini golf course
• Cheese pizza, water 
• 1 pass for a round of miniature golf on a future visit for each child
• 40-credit arcade cards for each child
• 100-credit arcade card for birthday child
• Souvenir gifts for the guest of honor (drawstring backpack, birthday button, Shipwrecked compass)
• Party captain and assistant who will set up, clean up, and lead party 

Costs: Packages start at $599 for 10 children; $26/additional child.

Contact: Website 

 

Williamsburg & Greenpoint

Brooklyn Zoo | Williamsburg

Celebrate your birthday at Brooklyn Zoo! Select from available activities including an obstacle course, rope swing, Olympic size trampoline, parkour, and Nerf Battles! Brooklyn Zoo does not provide any food, but they work with local pizzeria Rome to Brooklyn, and offer a 10% discount.  

What’s Included: The basic packages includes:

• 10 participants (birthday child included)
• 60 minutes gym time and 30 minutes in the party area
• Paper goods, table cloths, candles, lemonade, and water jugs

Ages: 5 and up 

Costs: Starts at $750 for 10 participants  

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.987.3228

Canopy | Williamsburg 

Celebrate Your Toddler’s Birthday Party at Canopy in Williamsburg! Our team takes care of all the planning and prep, ensuring you and your guests have a great time. The capacity for parties is 50 guests in total (25 kids + 25 adults). Birthday Parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays at 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm.

What’s Included: The base package includes:

• 2 hour party includes: 90 min open play in our main area and 30 min of festivities (eating and cake) in your own private party room.
• Dedicated staff from set up to clean up
• Paper plates + silverware
• Choice of color theme decorations
• Custom bday signage with child’s name
• Juice boxes + bottled water

Ages: 1 and up 

Costs: Base package starts at $1,250 for 15 kids and 20 adults; $25/additional guest. Add-ons available for an additional cost. 

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.463.9571

Ferox | Greenpoint

Make your impression and come celebrate with us! We look forward to hosting your party! Experience endless fun at Ferox Ninja Park’s Open Play! Test your skills, conquer obstacles, and unleash your inner ninja! The space includes: Ninja Course Lite, Ninja Course, Trampolines, Dunk Zone, Parkour, Foam Pit, and Calisthenics.

What’s Included: Base package includes:

• Party Room Access for the duration of your booking
• Full Play Area Access for the duration of your booking
• Tableware- Blue, Pink or Black (Party Themes Available)
• 1 Parent Spectator per Player (Allowed in the Party Room, Cafe, or Bleachers. Floor Area entry would be a “Parent Player”)
• Pair of Grip Socks for ALL Players

Ages: All ages (kids under 5 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian)

Costs: Starts at $59/child, must be minimum of 10 children; $200 to add a theme; $20/parent (if they wish to be on the gym floor). Available add-ons include food and drinks, party bags, Ninja class, party themes (with themed paper goods, banner, and centerpieces), Supreme Room, or extra time.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.305.7448

Twinkle Playspace | Williamsburg

Twinkle’s all-inclusive birthday parties mean you can sit back, relax and celebrate with your child! Birthday parties are scheduled Fridays from 5:30-7:30pm and Saturdays & Sundays from 11am-1pm, 2-4pm, or 5-7pm. 

What’s Included: 

• 2 Hours exclusive use of entire custom play space
• Personal pizza pie, juice, water and birthday cupcake for each child for 12 children including birthday child
• Star Package: $28 per additional child after 12 kids up to 28 kids
• Premium goodie bag favors from Melissa and Doug
• 2 Dozen Air-filled balloons for decor (Due to helium shortage, we will no longer carry helium on site)
• Dedicated party staff
• Color coordinated paper goods & tablecloths
• Free Return: 2hr open play session. Valid for 1 adult and post celebrated child.

Ages: 0-6

Costs: Starts at $1,050 for 12 children. Additional cost for more children.  Options to add on catering and entertainers.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.349.1300

 

Sunset Park 

CREA Interactivity | Industry City

What’s Included: Parties are 2 hours long & typically include the 60 minute CREA Adventure + a 30 minute STEAM activity, followed by a celebration in our party room. 

Ages: 5-12 year olds

Costs: Prices vary depending on group size and level of personalization.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 929.512.0862

Joy Gymnastics | Industry City

What’s Included: 

• Exclusive use of the gym during your allotted time. One hour for Mild parties, one and a half hours for Spicy parties.
• Your guests will have use of the lobby 15 minutes before & after your reserved timeslot.
• Two or three coaches (depending on your party size) to lead structured class and activities during your reserved time slot.
• Incorporated themed stations or games if requested.

Ages: 2 and up 

Costs: Packages for 2-3 year-olds start at $120 for 10 kids. Packages for 4 year-olds and up start at $240 for one hour and $360 for 90 minutes. See all pricing here. 

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 929.489.9285

Melody Lanes | Sunset Park

Host your birthday party at Melody Lanes with bowling, food, decorations, party favors, and more! Call to reserve!

What’s Included: 2 hours of unlimited bowling, shoe rental, balloons, invitations, hostess, food, paper goods, and a bowling themed Hershey chocolate bar favor, plus food (pizza, chicken nuggets, or hot dogs).

Ages: Best for 5 and up 

Costs: $30/per bowler, 12 bowler minimum.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718-832-BOWL

Urban Air Adventure Park | Sunset Park

What’s Included: All parties include:

Ages: Best for 5 and up

Costs: Starts at $589 for a party of 10; additional guests may be added to any bundle. Note: Pricing varies by day/time selection as well as your chosen hangout (table or private room). Lots of add-on items available!

Contact: Website | Call the Birthday Hotline at 800.960.4778 | Sunset Park Location: 347.732.5438 

 

Bed Stuy

Flying Apple

What’s Included: Basic package includes:

Ages: 1-10

Costs: Packages start at $459 for 10 kids. Additional children are $21.99/child on weekdays and $29.99/child on weekends. 

Contact: Website | 646.582.4590

 

Coney Island

Luna Park

Skip the ordinary and come out to Brooklyn for an extraordinary Luna Park Birthday party you and your guests will never forget. Our amusement spaces are fully equipped to meet your specific needs and make life’s special moments more memorable. Birthday Packages are Customizable, ask about our upgrades!

What’s Included: 

• 1 hour of private seating
• (12) Fun Pass Wristbands (4 hour wristbands- for Luna Zone A ONLY)
• 1 slice of Pizza per child and unlimited Juice
• Happy Birthday Décor and Happy Birthday Foil Balloon for the birthday child
• Eco-Friendly plates, cake plates, cups, napkins and tablecloths
• (2) Free Wristbands for the Birthday Parents who are hosting the party!

Ages: All ages; wristbands are distributed by guest hight, 48 inches and shorter or 48 inches and taller. 

Costs: Packages start at $707 for a minimum of 12 children; $44/additional child 

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 718.373.5862 ext. 500

 

Various Locations

Area 53 | DUMBO & Williamsburg

Area 53 has laser tag and mini bowling at their DUMBO location and indoor paintball and an adventure park at their Williamsburg location. In Williamsburg, you can choose from a Paintball or Adventure Park Party Package. In DUMBO, you can simply book laser tag or mini blowing and bring your own birthday treats!

Includes: Paintball and Adventure Park Basics Party Packages in Williamsburg include admission for a minimum 10 players for a 3-hour session, a private party room, a $20 arcade cards, plus tablecloths, plates, cutlery, and cups. In DUMBO, you can play laser tag in groups of minimum 14 players. The sessions are around 1.5 to 2 hours that consist of three 10-15 minute games. For mini bowling, a booking is for 25 minutes of play, with a maximum of 6 players per booking.

Ages: 6 and up

Costs: In DUMBO, laser tag is $39 on weekdays and $49 on weekends. Mini bowling is $30. Paintball and Adventure Park parties in Williamsburg are $45/person (weekdays ) up to $54/person (weekends), with a minimum of 10 guests. 

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.305.7448

Child’s Play NY | Brooklyn Heights and Carroll Gardens

Our parties are tailor-made, joyful celebrations of imagination and play! We develop a party around any theme to celebrate what your child loves most. Our theater teachers bring improvisation and play to a whole new level as we make your child the star of the day. We can host your party in a park, home or neighborhood studio! Popular themes for children turning 3-6 include Outerspace Explorers, Dragons & Unicorns, Superheroes and Under the Sea. For kids turning 6-11, popular themes include Harry Potter, Greek Mythology and Improv. Inquire here!

Includes: Introductory conversation to customize party theme and games and the party itself, at the location of your choosing: 75 minutes of games and activities based on a theme you choose.

Ages: 3-11

Costs: $500 for up to 10 kids (and 75 minutes); $575 for 11-15 kids, $650 for 16-20 kids, and $725 for 21-25 kids.

Contact: Website | [email protected] | 347.759.6313

Collective Kind Montessori | Park Slope, Fort Greene, Prospect Lefferts Garden

The Little Gym | DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights

The Little Gym gives your birthday kid and their friends the full run of the facility, filling the celebration with instructor-led games, music, and activities created especially for your birthday boy or girl. The celebration continues in the party room with all mess and set-up handled by TLG staff.

Includes: All packages include full exclusive use of the gym space for 90 minutes, 2 Little Gym instructors, paper goods, and all set-up and clean up. Options to add a theme for $250. Option to also add on packages with pizza, juice, and a cake.

Ages: Up to 12 years

Costs: Starts at $845 for 15 guests

Contact: DUMBO Website | [email protected] | 718.569.8777

Brooklyn Heights Website | [email protected] | 718.569.8097

MyGym | Downtown Brooklyn, Cobble Hill & Park Slope

Whether you’re planning your little one’s precious 1st birthday or your big kid’s 10th birthday bash, our talented party professionals will create a unique, exciting, and entertaining program for your child’s special day. In addition to our standard (fabulous!) My Gym games, activities, rides, and circle-time fun, we invite you and your child to actively participate in designing the program of your dreams. 

What’s Included: Basic package includes:

• Up to 15 Children, Including the Birthday Child
• 1.5 or 2-Hour Private Party (Additional $150 for 2-hour party)
• Two Party Experts To Host The Entire Party
• Complete Set Up and Clean Up
• Custom Designed Age Appropriate Activities
• Balloon Decorations
• Special My Gym Gift for Birthday Child
• Plates, Napkins, Forks, & Table Cloths
• Two Free Classes for the Birthday Child
• One Free Class Pass for a Guest

Ages: 1-10

Costs: Starts at $899 for up to 15 children

Contact:  Cobble Hill Website | City Point Website | Park Slope Website

NY Kids Club | Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, DUMBO & Park Slope 

Our fully-immersive and interactive Birthday Parties are guided by our imaginative party instructors and filled with music, obstacle courses, swinging, dancing, and more in our state-of-the-art gym space and spacious party room! Birthday parties can be booked on Saturdays and Sundays. Choose from themes like Olympic Gymnastics, Space Kids, Superhero, Wild About Dinosaurs, Cool Construction Crew, and more!

Includes: 90 minutes exclusive use of the facility, structured, age-appropriate activities, birthday leader and a birthday coordinator who will set up, lead the party, serve your guests and clean up. Option to add on paper goods, pizza, juice, balloons, and party favors. 

Ages: 1-12

Costs: Starts at $820 for 11 kids

Contact: Website

PLAYDAY | Cobble Hill & Park Slope

PLAYDAY will work with parents to customize a creative, imaginative, and exciting birthday party for their little ones and guests. Children will experience two hours of dynamic fun with three chosen art activities, food and cake provided by the family, and free creative playtime. At the end of the celebration, children get to take home their masterpieces as party favors. Birthday parties take place on Saturdays and Sundays. 

What’s Included: Parents must provide utensils, plates, napkins, and cups. Parents must also provide beverages (alcohol allowed), food, desserts, snacks, and ice. Any extra décor (balloons, tablecloths, banners). PLAYDAY provides:

• 2 hour exclusive use of PLAYDAY
• 3 customized art activities
• Standard art supplies Access to wifi and Sonos
• All clean up and disposal
• Access to a refrigerator
• Bubble dance party
• Knife set, wine opener, bowls, lighters 2-3 instructors to lead your birthday
• Custom Happy Birthday mural

Ages: 1-10+

Costs: $950 for up to 12 children, $1,150 for up to 20 children; $50 for each additional child over total of 20.

Contact: Cobble Hill | [email protected] | Park Slope | [email protected]

Private Picassos | Park Slope & Clinton Hill

Let us take care of every detail of your child’s next birthday party! We’ll entertain your guests with an hour of Art Making, with everyone sent home with their masterpieces in a Private Picassos’ tote bag filled with art supplies and goodies. Click here to view all available art activities, sorted by age range and theme. After the art making is done, enjoy an hour for pizza, cupcakes and temporary tattoos for all your guests. Parties can take place at either Clinton Hill or Park Slope studio; parties in Park Slope with more than 12 kids can take place at 390 Social. See our exclusive party packages that are available there.

What’s Included: This party will take place inside our Studio, with the first hour for Art Making, followed by the second hour for food/drinks. Also included:

• 2 Private Picassos’ Art Teachers
• PP stickers for all kids
• Juice and filtered water for kids
• Cheese Pizzas
• Cupcakes
• Art Goody Bags for all participants
• Day Pass for UNLIMITED Art Making for the Birthday child
• Large Private Picassos’ coloring sheet for kids to decorate during their party

Ages: 2-12

Costs: $80/participant

Contact: Website | Birthday Party Request | [email protected] | 718.215.0589

Super Soccer Stars | Indoors in Crown Heights or Sunset Park or outdoors in local parks

Super Soccer Stars birthday parties include a full hour of fun, age-appropriate soccer activities that can even be adapted into other exciting themes! From party favors to a soccer themed cake, we tailor your party package to meet your needs and budget. Our coaches not only offer an exciting soccer session, they handle everything from setup to clean up. Host your party at one of our indoor locations, at an outdoor field, or we bring the soccer experience to your backyard! Note: Indoor parties at Socceroof Crown Heights (1700 Atlantic Avenue) and Socceroof Sunset Park (14b 53rd Street) are 2 hours long and cost an additional $250.

Includes: Packages include:

Ages: 1-12

Costs: Outdoor parties start at $750 for up to 12 kids; $30/additional child. Indoor parties at Socceroof cost an additional $250, and are 2 hours.

Contact: Website | 212.877.7880

The Tiny Scientist | Prospect Heights, Park Slope, South Slope & Williamsburg

Hands-on science parties are a thrilling and engaging way to celebrate that special day. We pack each party with colorful chemical reactions and science-y surprises that will have your special scientist smiling long after the party is over. Parties are ages 4+ at all our locations at 10:30am & 2:30pm. Because of space, our parties are drop off for ages 5+. Themes include Candy Chem, Mad Science Lab, Spa Zone, and Dino-Might. Book here!

What’s Included: 1.5 hours of Hands-On Science Party (45 minutes of science and 45 minutes of snacks, cupcakes or a cake). Kids take home their experiment! Party Favor Box available for $8/each. Parents can bring food, cakes, snacks, and decorations. 

Ages: 4 and up (Drop-off for ages 5+)

Costs: Starts at $425 for up to 8 kids and 1.5 hours. $40/additional child. Packages available for bigger groups and longer parties. 

Contact: Website

Treasure Trunk Theatre | Brooklyn Heights & Park Slope

Host a 2-hour party with us at our stunning studio space on Atlantic Avenue, or we can come to you with our exciting theatrical activity. Every party is tailored to the interests of the birthday kiddo, with a custom theme that brings your kiddo’s dreams to life. Our magical treasure trunk will open during every party, containing hidden treasures to spark a world of imagination. 

Includes: We Bring the Trunk to You! brings a signature 45-minute Imagination Adventure right to your backyard, playground, park, or favorite outdoor venue! Children will warm up their bodies, voices and imaginations with fun theatre games before embarking on a magical adventure, tailored to the specific theme of the party. Standard Packages at the studio include a 2-hour celebration with a 45-minute Treasure Trunk signature interactive activity and 2 energetic teaching artists for our activity and the flow of your party. For all packages details, click here. 

Ages: 1-9 years old 

Costs: We Bring the Trunk to You! starts at $300, Standard Package starts at $650, Premium Package starts at $975, Supreme Sparkle Package starts at $1,250. Option to rent their studio, starting at $550. 

Contact: Website | [email protected]

Tutu School | Boerum Hill, Park Slope & DUMBO (Opening Fall 2024)

Tutu School’s Ballet Birthday Parties are the perfect way to help your little swan or Sugar Plum Fairy celebrate their special day! Each and every party includes a brief ballet class, a special birthday story featuring the guest of honor, a delicious cupcake picnic, and delightful party favors.

What’s Included: Basic package includes:

• Dress-Up (in tutus or capes)
• Crown Craft (decorate lovely tiaras and crowns)
• Brief Ballet Class (led by a real, costumed ballerina)
• Performance of a Birthday Story (featuring the Birthday Child)
• Cupcake Picnic (yummy frosted cupcakes for each little guest)
• Party Favors (a lovely thank-you for guests to take home)

Ages: Up to 8 years old 

Costs: Starts at $475 for up to 10 guests for 1.5 hours

Contact: Park Slope Website | [email protected] | 917.933.8007

Boerum Hill Website | [email protected] | 917.933.8007

DUMBO Website | [email protected] | 718.709.0408

Updated: September 2024. Main photo: PLAYDAY.

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