Top 10 Birthday Parties

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We picked the top 10 birthday party venues in each of America’s 200 largest cities. Enter your zip code and we’ll find your closest city, or choose it from the list.

  • Kids jumping on colorful trampolines at a birthday party Trampoline parks
  • Kids in party hats cheering at gaming computers with Minecraft on the screen Esports & gaming
  • A child bowling at a birthday party while friends cheer Bowling
  • Kids in party hats playing air hockey and arcade games Arcades
  • Young children sliding into a ball pit at an indoor playground party Indoor playgrounds
  • Kids at a zoo birthday picnic watching a giraffe Zoos
  • Kids in goggles watching a foaming science experiment at a museum party Science museums
  • A child climbing a colorful wall while friends cheer at a climbing gym party Climbing gyms
  • Kids holding hands as they roller skate under disco lights Roller rinks
  • Kids in party hats painting pottery at a studio party Pottery studios

Top 10 birthday party places in New York, NY

No. 1 of the 200 largest U.S. cities · population 8,584,629 (2025 estimate)

  1. Chelsea Piers Field House - Manhattan

    Sports · Gymnastics · ClimbingNew York, NY

    Chelsea Piers Field House in Manhattan runs coach-led parties in gymnastics, ninja courses, rock climbing, soccer, basketball and dodgeball, plus a Toddler Gym. Each two-hour party has 75 minutes of activity and 45 minutes of pizza and cake in the party space, with a coach, equipment and party staff handling setup and breakdown. Options cover ages 1 to 16.

    Email
    Not listed. Book through the website or by phone.
    Address
    62 Chelsea Piers, New York NY 10011 · Map

  2. Bronx Zoo

    ZooBronx, NY

    Birthday guests at the Bronx Zoo get all-day admission to its attractions and exhibits, plus two up-close animal encounters led by a conservation educator. The Zoofari package adds a private party space, activity stations, a Congo Rainforest scavenger hunt, cupcakes and gift bags for all children. The 90-minute Birthday Expedition suits ages 4 and up, while Zoofari welcomes all ages.

    Address
    2300 Southern Blvd, Bronx NY 10460 · Map

  3. Brooklyn Children's Museum

    Children's museumBrooklyn, NY

    As the world's first children's museum, Brooklyn Children's Museum offers three floors of interactive exhibits for ages 6 months to 10 years. Parties include a private indoor or outdoor space with museum admission for all guests, and upgraded packages add a room attendant, pizza and juice, a scavenger hunt, a tote bag craft or a private movie screening.

    Address
    145 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn NY 11213 · Map

  4. Intrepid Museum

    MuseumNew York, NY

    Home to the aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise and the world's fastest jets, the Intrepid Museum offers Pilot, Astronaut, Spy and Marine party themes. Packages include admission for up to 30 guests, two hosts with one in costume, a museum tour, a themed activity, a simulator ride, food, drinks and birthday cake. Great for aviation and space fans.

    Address
    Pier 86 W 46th St and 12th Ave, New York NY 10036 · Map

  5. Color Factory New York

    Interactive art experienceNew York, NY

    Color Factory New York is an interactive art museum with 14 immersive exhibits, from a confetti-filled park to a ball pit in hues of blue. Parties include the full experience plus two hours in a private Celebration Room, where outside food is welcome, with sweet treats, a keepsake for every guest and unlimited digital photos. Fun for all ages.

    Address
    251 Spring St, New York NY 10013 · Map

  6. New York Ninja Academy

    Ninja gymNew York, NY

    New York Ninja Academy is a ninja warrior training gym whose coaches include some American Ninja Warrior regulars. Parties get the entire gym for 90 action-packed minutes as kids learn six or seven obstacles, then run the full course to the buzzer atop the Warped Wall. Guests must be at least 6, and there is no food or party room.

    Address
    625 W 55th St, New York NY 10019 · Map

  7. The Art Farm NYC

    Indoor animal farm · Art studioNew York, NY

    The Art Farm NYC, on the Upper East Side, pairs an indoor petting zoo with art and music classes. The whole facility is private during a party, which includes meeting the animals, a coordinator-led sing-along or dance party, themes like Exotic Animal and Mad Science, pizza and apple juice, plus setup and cleanup. Themed parties suit ages 1 to 8.

    Address
    431 E 91st St, New York NY 10128 · Map

  8. Space Club Greenpoint

    Indoor playgroundBrooklyn, NY

    Space Club Greenpoint is an indoor sensory playground where kids can run, jump, crawl and explore. Parties last two and a half hours in a dedicated party room with little-kid and big-kid tables, families bring cake, food and decorations or order from Space Club Cafe, and party guests get free grip socks. Built for kids of all ages.

    Address
    220 Newel St, Brooklyn NY 11222 · Map

  9. Lucky Strike Times Square

    Bowling · ArcadeNew York, NY

    Lucky Strike Times Square has 50 bowling lanes, an arcade, billiards and a lounge, with private rooms and lanes for parties. Lucky Strike kids party packages include 1.5 to 2 hours of unlimited bowling, kid-friendly food and drinks, a dedicated host, and setup and cleanup, with arcade credits in some packages. Recommended for ages 5 and up, with bumpers available.

    Email
    Not listed. Book through the website or by phone.
    Address
    222 W 44th St, New York NY 10036 · Map

  10. Chelsea Piers Sky Rink

    Ice skatingNew York, NY

    Sky Rink at Chelsea Piers hosts ice skating and hockey birthday parties, with a party room overlooking the Hudson River. Each party pairs coach-led time on the ice with 60 minutes of pizza and cake, and packages include skate and helmet rentals, paper goods and staff who decorate, set up and clean up. Parties cover ages 3 to 13.

    Email
    Not listed. Book through the website or by phone.
    Address
    61 Chelsea Piers, New York NY 10011 · Map