Founded by nationally ranked competitive fencers, New Amsterdam Fencing Academy’s classes and parties emphasize learning through group classes and one-one-one lessons.

Diner classics are on the menu at Homer’s, which hosts parties for up to 25 guests on a daily basis.

Though Linda Kaye Birthdaybakers Partymakers, kids ages 4-10 can have an hour and a half or two hour party at the American Museum of Natural History.

Parties at the West Side YMCA are a great option for parents who want to throw a party at a venue that hosts activities but don't mind providing the food and some supervision, as well.

The Early Ear's one and a half hour parties are divided into three parts: the party starts with 20 minutes of greeting in The Early Ear studio, and is followed by 40 minutes of music.

This little-known local treasure produces several puppet shows a year in the Cottage, a listed historic house in the state of New York.

Crumbs bakes 25 different kinds of cupcakes daily. Vanilla and chocolate cupcakes here are topped with frostings inspired by everything from Oreos to Heath Bar candy bars to cappuccinos to Twinkies.

Circus Gym parties involve sports like gymnastics, games, rock climbing, dancing and wire (zipline) rides. Special equipment includes inclines, tubes, beams, bars, rings and a trampoline.

Parties are available on Fridays $595 and on Sundays $695 (1 1/2 hours) and Fridays $795 and on Sundays $995 (2 hours). Each are for 20 kids with $25 charged for each additional child.

Birthday parties are scheduled throughout the week, please see Party Time Slots below for details. Please schedule your party early as bookings fill up quickly.