A lot goes into throwing an unforgettable kid’s birthday party. Cake, balloons, presents + entertainment are important, but it all starts with the venue. Deciding where to throw the party is just as essential as picking a theme and making a guest list. No matter how the birthday kid wants to celebrate, there are tons of great places for kids’ parties locally. Keep reading for some kids’ birthday party inspiration in Hoboken + Jersey City.
Hoboken
ArteVino | 720 Monroe Street Suite C-307
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Creative kids ages 7+ can celebrate their birthdays at ArteVino. This painting studio has three different types of parties, all led by a skilled instructor. Premier parties come with supplies for 10 kids; the deluxe party has juice boxes, pizza, + paper goods for 12 kids; + the VIP party comes with balloons, cake cutting, and decorations for 12 kids. Everyone gets to take home their paintings at the end, regardless of the party package.
Bricks4Kidz | 720 Monroe Street 5th Floor Suite E-505
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Bricks4Kidz has LEGO-themed parties for kids turning 6+. The birthday kid can invite 10 friends + can look forward to two hours of fun. The honoree will also go home with a Bricks4Kidz t-shirt, LEGO mini model, + LEGO mini-figure to feel extra-special on their birthday. The Bricks4Kidz party package starts at $650 and comes with a cheese pizza, juice or water, decorations, LEGO-themed games, + creative free building time.
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Just 4 Kids Salon + Birthday Party Boutique | 720 Monroe Street 3rd Floor Suite E-313
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Just 4 Kids Salon has birthday party packages for kids who have a special celebration. The Basic package comes with a party coordinator, balloons, tablecloth, two pizzas, water, juice, + paper products. Tons of add-ons can be purchased, like face painting, express makeup, temporary tattoos, manicures, + pedicures. Themed party packages, like an Alice in Wonderland tea party, a Princess Royal Court party, a Dashing Diva, + a Pamper Me Spa Party, are also available.
My Gym | 720 Monroe Street Suite E-312
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Kids turning 1-13 can enjoy an exciting birthday party at My Gym. The party planning team works hard to make sure each birthday party is one-of-a-kind and the birthday kid can pick a theme, games, + songs before the party starts. My Gym games, activities, rides, circle time, pizza, water, paper goods, + cake cutting are all part of the celebration.
Playday | 99 Park Avenue
Playday is a kids’ art space that hosts birthday parties along with camps + after-school enrichment activities. Birthday parties last two hours and come with three customized art activities, supplies, a bubble dance party, instructors, + a custom birthday mural. The birthday kid can decide on a theme in advance, such as transportation, video games, rainbows, fashion, or animals + nature. Available art activities include painting + drawing, paper play, bookmaking, watercolor, clay experience, abstract, fiber frenzy, + mixed media.
Play! Hoboken | 1012 Grand Street 3rd Floor
Play! Hoboken has something for everyone — and is also a great choice for kids’ birthday parties. Choose from bowling, board games, Dungeons + Dragons, ping pong, or eSports — more information about each option can be found on the website. The bowling birthday party package is the most popular, and ramps are also available for toddlers to bowl. The two-hour time slots include one hour playing an attraction, and one hour in the private party room for food and cake, but additional time can be added.
Puppetonia | 510 Washington Street
Puppetonia is an entertainment studio that specializes in whimsical puppy shows. Puppet performers can bring the show to a birthday party or families can decide to book a Puppetonia party at Symposia Bookstore. These parties come with setup, cleanup, a special show, + a book for each child. The birthday family will just need to provide the snacks and drinks.
Urban Jungle Play | 1140 Maxwell Lane
This 3,400-square-foot early childhood activity center can be booked for birthday parties. Kids will enjoy exclusive access to the party rooms, indoor play area, themed decor, balloons, pizza, juice boxes, + a decorated name wall with the basic Jungle package. A selection of food, treats, entertainment, + photography packages can be added on for an extra fee. The hardest part might be picking the theme from the long list of options including Batman, Frozen, Encanto, farm animals, Power Rangers, Toy Story, soccer, + ice cream.
Village Tree House | 119 Monroe Street
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Village Tree House is an indoor play facility for kids ages six and under that also doubles as a birthday party venue. Families can book a DIY party for up to 12 kids that comes with two hours of play. Themed party decorations, pizza, beverages, party favors, + balloons can be purchased at an extra charge. The full-service party option also comes with two hours of play for 12 kids along with a party attendant, mini-cupcakes, snacks, beverages, standard decorations, + helium balloons.
Jersey City
Catch Air | 2 Garfield Avenue Suite 2-8
Catch Air is a dynamic indoor playground with obstacle courses, slides, + games. There are three birthday party packages for different party sizes and features. All of the parties last two hours with 80 minutes of playtime, a private party room + a drink for each child. Magical parties come with goodie bags, pizza, + ice cream. Exclusive parties are private + designed for a minimum of 20 guests.
Chuck E. Cheese | 701 NJ-440 #383
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Chuck E. Cheese is a classic kids’ birthday party space + all parties come with arcade games, pizza, drinks, a reserved table with a complete party setup, ticket blaster, + a live show. Multiple party packages are available to pick from that come with different amounts of bonus tickets + arcade gameplay.
Glitter + Glam | 30 Mall Drive West
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Glitter and Glam is a great birthday party venue for kids who love sparkles and playing dress up. This locally-owned salon and spa throws parties that help kids feel like royalty on their birthdays. Party packages for eight guests are available in princess, rock star, + diva themes and come with manicures, makeup, + fun extras depending on the theme. Mini parties can also be booked for groups of four.
Jersey City Party Characters | Multiple Locations
Jersey City Party Characters are a team of performers who bring magic to kids’ birthday parties. Fairytale characters and superheroes can come to the party to make it unique + unforgettable. Party packages can be booked on the website, like the Princess Party with a meet + greet, live signing, princess lessons, dancing, + storytime, and the Jedi Training party with a meet + greet, lightsaber sword training, temporary tattoos, + storytime.
Liberty Science Center | 222 Jersey City Boulevard
The Liberty Science Center is a fun place for curious kids to host their birthday parties. The parties come with discounted admission tickets so guests can explore the exciting LSC exhibits + a dedicated waitstaff to make sure the party runs smoothly. Families can decide to host a classic Pizza Party, a Fun Lunch Buffet with chicken tenders, fries, + mac + cheese bites, or a Birthday Bonanza Buffet with a spread of food like salads, multiple kinds of pasta, + cookies.
Luna de Papel | 321 Communipaw Avenue
Luna de Papel is a handcrafting art studio that hosts imaginative birthday parties. The beautiful event space has plenty of room for guests to get creative and the team designs each party to reflect the birthday child’s personality. Age-appropriate crafts + party supplies are provided + there are tons of themes to pick from like dinosaurs, unicorns, Frozen, tie dye, + Encanto.
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The Little Gym | 380 Newark Avenue
The Little Gym is a space for budding gymnasts to build confidence and have fun through movement-based play. Birthday parties for as 15 guests can be held here + come with 90 minutes of fun, two instructors, paper goods, setup + cleanup, bottled water, + a private facility. Add-ons like pizza, organic juice boxes, + party themes are available.
Tiny Artisan Studio | 150 Bay Street
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This art studio in downtown Jersey City has curated birthday party packages for unforgettable celebrations. The classic package has two crafts for 10 kids; the signature package is for parties of up to 16 kids; and the premium package is a party for 20 kids with pizza + party favors. Cake, party decorations, + professional photography add-ons are also available.
