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A Cheap and Easy Birthday Party for Summer

Do you dream of having your child's birthday party for very little money? Want to let your kid to have some unstructured play and have fun yourself? Unfortunately in New York City, it's not as easy as that. Space is expensive. Parties often require careful planning and arranging. Buying party favors, gift bags, invitations, thank you notes, paper plates and table cloths seems to be the norm. Most party spaces are packaged with activities and entertainment is included. Small groups, like large groups, are not easy to plan for within the NYC party venues world. Want to step away from all the hassles? Here's a quick idea for a cheap and easy summer party.

Wildman Steve Brill

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Longtime environmental educator Steve Brill will introduce kids to edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms as they tour New York City's parks.

The New York Botanical Garden

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The New York Botanical Garden boasts both a children's and a family garden -- a great site for a do-it-yourself birthday party.

Prospect Park Zoo

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At the very reasonably priced Prospect Park Zoo birthday parties, kids can meet or learn about Zoo residents such as poison dark frogs, sea lions and Aggie the Cow.

Pedal Boating Parties at Wollman Rink in Prospect Park

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Brooklyn's only freshwater lake is the home to Prospect Park's pedal boating parties, a unique party activity for all New Yorkers.

Kate Wollman Rink in Prospect Park

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Kate Wollman Rink is a great place for a winter skating party.

The Audubon Center at the Boathouse in Prospect Park

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Variety is key at the Audubon Center, where exhibits and nature walks change with the seasons.

Lasker Skating Rink

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An ice skating party is a great choice for kids who want to let off some steam, even in the cold weather.

New York City Parks

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For the ultimate New York party, consider having your child's birthday in one of New York City's own 1,700 parks.

Prospect Park Carousel

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Prospect Park has many special locations for birthday parties -- an ice skating rink, a carousel, Lefferts Historic House and tennis.

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