Children ages 2 and up get to romp in the foam pit, jump on the trampoline and explore the inflatable train at these hour-and-a-half long gym parties.

This is a value-packed option which is particularly suitable for older children.

Birthday parties take place in the Scholastic Store's airy SoHo loft, where two party hosts will lead the children in a ninety minute session of stories, games and take-home crafts.

Children ages 4 and up will get a workout with a 30 minute martial arts lesson and a series of games, plus a meal, at New York Jiu Jitsu center's hour and a half-long parties.

Citibabes offers a variety of activities and entertainment options including cooking, silly sports, magic shows, petting zoos, singing and dancing, bouncy castles and science projects for kids up to 5

Birthday parties at the New York City Fire Museum are perfect for children ages 4 - 7.

The Children's Museum of the Arts, founded in 1988, hosts artist-led parties that allow youthful museum-goers to explore the exhibits, create artwork and, of course, eat birthday cake in the Muse