Entertainment & Party Planning
See below for New Jersey birthday party themes, venues and vendors
Children's Entertainers - from puppet shows, to magicians to musicians;
some do parties as well as local appearances
Children's Entertainers - from puppet shows, to magicians to musicians;
some do parties as well as local appearances
Action-Packed Parties
Kangaroo Kidz (Bernardsville) - gymnastics
Bridgewater Sports Arena (Bridgewater) - laser tag, indoor ice skating
The Gravity Vault (Chatham, Upper Saddle River) - indoor rock-climbing gym
Diamond Rock (East Hanover) - indoor climbing gym
New Jersey Rock Gym (Fairfield) - indoor climbing gym
Rockville Climbing Center (Hamilton) - indoor climbing gym
Elite Gymnastics (Hawthorne) - gymnastics & rock-climbing parties
The Sports Factory (Lincoln Park) - soccer birthday parties
Ironwood Outdoor Center (Lumberton) - pool "splash parties"
Elite Climbing (Maple Shade) - indoor rock gym
Milton & Betty Katz JCC of Atlantic County (Margate) - pool, climbing & sports parties
Garden State Rocks (Morganville) - indoor climbing gym
Rutgers Recreation (New Brunswick) - climbing & pool parties
Dynamic Fit Kids (Piscataway) - fitness activities for various ages in a party format
Randolph Climbing Center (Randolph) - indoor climbing gym
McLoughlin Soccer (Somerville) - soccer parties 4-15 yrs
Skylands Ice World (Stockholm) - indoor ice-skating
Sahara Sam's Oasis (W. Berlin) - indoor water park
Bridgewater Sports Arena (Bridgewater) - laser tag, indoor ice skating
The Gravity Vault (Chatham, Upper Saddle River) - indoor rock-climbing gym
Diamond Rock (East Hanover) - indoor climbing gym
New Jersey Rock Gym (Fairfield) - indoor climbing gym
Rockville Climbing Center (Hamilton) - indoor climbing gym
Elite Gymnastics (Hawthorne) - gymnastics & rock-climbing parties
The Sports Factory (Lincoln Park) - soccer birthday parties
Ironwood Outdoor Center (Lumberton) - pool "splash parties"
Elite Climbing (Maple Shade) - indoor rock gym
Milton & Betty Katz JCC of Atlantic County (Margate) - pool, climbing & sports parties
Garden State Rocks (Morganville) - indoor climbing gym
Rutgers Recreation (New Brunswick) - climbing & pool parties
Dynamic Fit Kids (Piscataway) - fitness activities for various ages in a party format
Randolph Climbing Center (Randolph) - indoor climbing gym
McLoughlin Soccer (Somerville) - soccer parties 4-15 yrs
Skylands Ice World (Stockholm) - indoor ice-skating
Sahara Sam's Oasis (W. Berlin) - indoor water park
Artistic Approach
The Actors Garage - customized birthday parties that make your child the star of his or her own TV show; several locations in NJ
Color Me Mine - parties serving several NJ locations
Somerset Art Association (Bedminster) - artistic & non-artistic themes for 6 to 12 year olds
Studio U (Chester)
All Fired Up! (Collingswood) - several party packages
The Academy of Music & Drama (Fair Haven, Holmdel) - music & drama parties for 3 yrs thru teens
Artist Birthday Parties (Little Falls)
Glass Works (Morristown)
A Time to Kiln (Red Bank) - painting & mosaic parties
The Messy Artist (South Orange)
Just Bead Yourself (Westfield) - parties for kids ages 5 & up, & Mommy & Me parties ages 3-5 and for organizations (i.e. girl scouts, etc); also themed events
Creative Kids (Westfield) - artistic & non-artistic themes
Color Me Mine - parties serving several NJ locations
Somerset Art Association (Bedminster) - artistic & non-artistic themes for 6 to 12 year olds
Studio U (Chester)
All Fired Up! (Collingswood) - several party packages
The Academy of Music & Drama (Fair Haven, Holmdel) - music & drama parties for 3 yrs thru teens
Artist Birthday Parties (Little Falls)
Glass Works (Morristown)
A Time to Kiln (Red Bank) - painting & mosaic parties
The Messy Artist (South Orange)
Just Bead Yourself (Westfield) - parties for kids ages 5 & up, & Mommy & Me parties ages 3-5 and for organizations (i.e. girl scouts, etc); also themed events
Creative Kids (Westfield) - artistic & non-artistic themes
Culinary Kids
Creative Kids Celebrations - the cooking party that comes to you
Cookie Party (East Hanover)
Young Chefs Academy (Hillsborough, Marlboro)
Classic Thyme Cooking School (Westfield)
Chocolate Etc (Wyckoff) - parties for kids 5 & older
Cookie Party (East Hanover)
Young Chefs Academy (Hillsborough, Marlboro)
Classic Thyme Cooking School (Westfield)
Chocolate Etc (Wyckoff) - parties for kids 5 & older
Dainty Ladies
Bella Bee - traveling glamour girls workshop
Tea Time & Tiaras (Maplewood) - themes include "Enchanted Fairy," "Royal Princess," "Rockstar Glam" and "Spa Soiree"
Parteaz (Essex, Union & Morris counties) - themes include mermaid, spa, princess
Social Butterflies (Pittstown) - they come to you; several themes
Sweet & Sassy (Cherry Hill & Ridgewood)
Tea Time & Tiaras (Maplewood) - themes include "Enchanted Fairy," "Royal Princess," "Rockstar Glam" and "Spa Soiree"
Parteaz (Essex, Union & Morris counties) - themes include mermaid, spa, princess
Social Butterflies (Pittstown) - they come to you; several themes
Sweet & Sassy (Cherry Hill & Ridgewood)
Fuzzy Friends
Build A Bear - various locations
Noah's Ark Animal Workshop - traveling "stuff & fluff" party
Stuff a Roo & Teddy Too (Chester)
Noah's Ark Animal Workshop - traveling "stuff & fluff" party
Stuff a Roo & Teddy Too (Chester)
Kids' Indoor Play Places & Play Gyms
Gymboree - various locations
My Gym - various locations
The Little Gym - various locations
Bounce U - various locations
Pump It Up (Freehold, Hamilton, Marlton, Randolph) - inflatable slides, bounce houses, obstacle courses
Kid Junction (Branchburg, Mt. Laurel)
Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill)
Community Children's Museum (Dover)
Jumping Jungle (East Brunswick)
Klimbing Kidz (East Brunswick)
Jumpnasium (Faifield) - inflatables, toddler area
Imagine That! (Florham Park) - theme areas
Boro Kid Zone (Hillsborough) - 18-ft inflatable slide & indoor play area
Uptown Playground (Kendall Park)
Kidz Village (Kenilworth) - theme areas, multi-level playground
Jelly Bean Jungle (Marlton)
Party and Play (Matawan) - 42-foot slide
zerJump (Monmouth Junction) - inflatable jump area
JungleRRRific (Oakhurst, South Howell) - 4,200-square-foot indoor play gym for kids up to 8 years old; jungle-themed equipment
Let's Pretend (Old Bridge) - includes a climbing wall
New Jersey Children's Museum (Paramus) - various themes
Tiger Hall (Princeton) - packages include a Glam package for girls
Giggles Play Station (Rockaway)
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum (West Orange)
My Gym - various locations
The Little Gym - various locations
Bounce U - various locations
Pump It Up (Freehold, Hamilton, Marlton, Randolph) - inflatable slides, bounce houses, obstacle courses
Kid Junction (Branchburg, Mt. Laurel)
Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill)
Community Children's Museum (Dover)
Jumping Jungle (East Brunswick)
Klimbing Kidz (East Brunswick)
Jumpnasium (Faifield) - inflatables, toddler area
Imagine That! (Florham Park) - theme areas
Boro Kid Zone (Hillsborough) - 18-ft inflatable slide & indoor play area
Uptown Playground (Kendall Park)
Kidz Village (Kenilworth) - theme areas, multi-level playground
Jelly Bean Jungle (Marlton)
Party and Play (Matawan) - 42-foot slide
zerJump (Monmouth Junction) - inflatable jump area
JungleRRRific (Oakhurst, South Howell) - 4,200-square-foot indoor play gym for kids up to 8 years old; jungle-themed equipment
Let's Pretend (Old Bridge) - includes a climbing wall
New Jersey Children's Museum (Paramus) - various themes
Tiger Hall (Princeton) - packages include a Glam package for girls
Giggles Play Station (Rockaway)
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum (West Orange)
Museums
Musical Melodies
Jersey Aardvarks - the NJ spin-off of the Music for Aardvarks program; Preschool of Rock for kids 6 months to 5 years old; available for parties
The Academy of Music & Drama (Fair Haven, Holmdel) - music & drama parties for 3 yrs thru teens
The Academy of Music & Drama (Fair Haven, Holmdel) - music & drama parties for 3 yrs thru teens
Variety
Stories In Motion (Maplewood, Wayne & Westfield)
Fun Bus - mobile, full-size school bus available for birthday parties & other events; NJ locations
Kids Menu with Annie - children's cooking parties in your home; call 732-752-5658
Children Party Places - site that lists some party places and vendors for various states: NJ Party Places, Clowns in NJ, Cakes in NJ
NJ Parties - list of NJ locations by theme
Kids Party Fun - list of NJ locations and theme-party providers
Ladushki - theme parties, princess parties, etc
Unbelieva-bills (Montclair) - themes include puppet shows, magic, pirate/princess, lazer tag & more
Time 2 Party (Montclair) - various themes brought to you
Cookies N Juice (North Plainfield) - themes include princess, runway show, mad scientist & super hero
Classic Thyme Cooking School (Westfield)
Creative Kids (Westfield) - artistic & non-artistic themes
Stories In Motion (Maplewood, Wayne & Westfield)
Fun Bus - mobile, full-size school bus available for birthday parties & other events; NJ locations
Kids Menu with Annie - children's cooking parties in your home; call 732-752-5658
Children Party Places - site that lists some party places and vendors for various states: NJ Party Places, Clowns in NJ, Cakes in NJ
NJ Parties - list of NJ locations by theme
Kids Party Fun - list of NJ locations and theme-party providers
Ladushki - theme parties, princess parties, etc
Unbelieva-bills (Montclair) - themes include puppet shows, magic, pirate/princess, lazer tag & more
Time 2 Party (Montclair) - various themes brought to you
Cookies N Juice (North Plainfield) - themes include princess, runway show, mad scientist & super hero
Classic Thyme Cooking School (Westfield)
Creative Kids (Westfield) - artistic & non-artistic themes
Nature, Environmental, Wildlife
Somerset County Environmental Education Center (Basking Ridge) - Super Science, Where the Wild Things Are or Cool Critters themes for ages 5 & up
Let's Bloom Together (Morristown)
Trailside Nature & Science Center (Mountainside) - for ages 5 & up
NJ Museum of Agriculture (North Brunswick) - parties for 5-10 years old experiencing the "farm" life
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Assoc (Pennington) - different themes for kids ages 4 & older
The Lizard Guys (Raritan) - animals from 5 categories - lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs & bugs
Reeves-Reed Arboretum (Summit) - different nature themes for ages 4 & up
Essex County Environmental Center (Roseland) - several themes for ages 4 & up
Eyes of the Wild (Washington) - traveling zoo shows & parties at their center
Rizzo's Reptile Discovery - wildlife, reptile & environmental presentations
Let's Bloom Together (Morristown)
Trailside Nature & Science Center (Mountainside) - for ages 5 & up
NJ Museum of Agriculture (North Brunswick) - parties for 5-10 years old experiencing the "farm" life
Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Assoc (Pennington) - different themes for kids ages 4 & older
The Lizard Guys (Raritan) - animals from 5 categories - lizards, snakes, turtles, frogs & bugs
Reeves-Reed Arboretum (Summit) - different nature themes for ages 4 & up
Essex County Environmental Center (Roseland) - several themes for ages 4 & up
Eyes of the Wild (Washington) - traveling zoo shows & parties at their center
Rizzo's Reptile Discovery - wildlife, reptile & environmental presentations
Petting Zoos, Pony Parties & Farms
Happy Tails Pets (various locations) - traveling petting zoo & farm
Ponies for Parties (Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex & Mercer counties) - pony rides & petting zoo
Ponyshare (tri-state area) - they come to you or at Morristown location
Lord Stirling Stables (Basking Ridge) - pony party at the stables
Alstede Farms (Chester) - mazes, hayrides, petting zoo
Chester Riding Club (Chester) - pony parties
Stony Hill Farm (Chester) - mazes, gem mining, petting zoo, hayrides
Hunter Brook Horse Farm (Colts Neck) - parties, petting zoo
Little Bit Ponies (Farmingdale) - petting zoo, pony rides & more; will travel beyond local area or added fee
Green Meadows Farm (Hazlet) - petting farm on location & more
Country Time Pony Rides (Hillsborough) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Norz Hill Farm (Hillsborough) - email for info
Pony Round Up (New Egypt) - pony parties & petting zoo at farm or can come to you
New Jersey Museum of Agriculture (North Brunswick) - parties for 5-10 year olds
Terhune Orchards (Princeton)
Washington Stables (Sayreville) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Doreen Orlich Petz Palz (Toms River) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Indian Trail Farm (Vineland) - Tipi party, pony rides & more at the farm
Happy Tails Pets (various locations) - traveling petting zoo & farm
Ponies for Parties (Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex & Mercer counties) - pony rides & petting zoo
Ponyshare (tri-state area) - they come to you or at Morristown location
Lord Stirling Stables (Basking Ridge) - pony party at the stables
Alstede Farms (Chester) - mazes, hayrides, petting zoo
Chester Riding Club (Chester) - pony parties
Stony Hill Farm (Chester) - mazes, gem mining, petting zoo, hayrides
Hunter Brook Horse Farm (Colts Neck) - parties, petting zoo
Little Bit Ponies (Farmingdale) - petting zoo, pony rides & more; will travel beyond local area or added fee
Green Meadows Farm (Hazlet) - petting farm on location & more
Country Time Pony Rides (Hillsborough) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Norz Hill Farm (Hillsborough) - email for info
Pony Round Up (New Egypt) - pony parties & petting zoo at farm or can come to you
New Jersey Museum of Agriculture (North Brunswick) - parties for 5-10 year olds
Terhune Orchards (Princeton)
Washington Stables (Sayreville) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Doreen Orlich Petz Palz (Toms River) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Indian Trail Farm (Vineland) - Tipi party, pony rides & more at the farm
Ponies for Parties (Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex & Mercer counties) - pony rides & petting zoo
Ponyshare (tri-state area) - they come to you or at Morristown location
Lord Stirling Stables (Basking Ridge) - pony party at the stables
Alstede Farms (Chester) - mazes, hayrides, petting zoo
Chester Riding Club (Chester) - pony parties
Stony Hill Farm (Chester) - mazes, gem mining, petting zoo, hayrides
Hunter Brook Horse Farm (Colts Neck) - parties, petting zoo
Little Bit Ponies (Farmingdale) - petting zoo, pony rides & more; will travel beyond local area or added fee
Green Meadows Farm (Hazlet) - petting farm on location & more
Country Time Pony Rides (Hillsborough) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Norz Hill Farm (Hillsborough) - email for info
Pony Round Up (New Egypt) - pony parties & petting zoo at farm or can come to you
New Jersey Museum of Agriculture (North Brunswick) - parties for 5-10 year olds
Terhune Orchards (Princeton)
Washington Stables (Sayreville) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Doreen Orlich Petz Palz (Toms River) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Indian Trail Farm (Vineland) - Tipi party, pony rides & more at the farm
Happy Tails Pets (various locations) - traveling petting zoo & farm
Ponies for Parties (Monmouth, Ocean, Middlesex & Mercer counties) - pony rides & petting zoo
Ponyshare (tri-state area) - they come to you or at Morristown location
Lord Stirling Stables (Basking Ridge) - pony party at the stables
Alstede Farms (Chester) - mazes, hayrides, petting zoo
Chester Riding Club (Chester) - pony parties
Stony Hill Farm (Chester) - mazes, gem mining, petting zoo, hayrides
Hunter Brook Horse Farm (Colts Neck) - parties, petting zoo
Little Bit Ponies (Farmingdale) - petting zoo, pony rides & more; will travel beyond local area or added fee
Green Meadows Farm (Hazlet) - petting farm on location & more
Country Time Pony Rides (Hillsborough) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Norz Hill Farm (Hillsborough) - email for info
Pony Round Up (New Egypt) - pony parties & petting zoo at farm or can come to you
New Jersey Museum of Agriculture (North Brunswick) - parties for 5-10 year olds
Terhune Orchards (Princeton)
Washington Stables (Sayreville) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Doreen Orlich Petz Palz (Toms River) - pony parties come to you (confirm area of service)
Indian Trail Farm (Vineland) - Tipi party, pony rides & more at the farm
Science & Technology Themes
Children's Technology Workshop (various locations) - ages 6-12
Mad Science (Somerset, Middlesex & Monmouth counties) - science parties 5-11 years
Dinosaurs Rock - traveling museum
Storming Robots Technology Center (Branchburg) - science-themed parties for 8 & older
Doctor Electo (Denville) - science theme; Denville venue or can come to you
High Touch High Tech (Wyckoff) - science parties
Mad Science (Somerset, Middlesex & Monmouth counties) - science parties 5-11 years
Dinosaurs Rock - traveling museum
Storming Robots Technology Center (Branchburg) - science-themed parties for 8 & older
Doctor Electo (Denville) - science theme; Denville venue or can come to you
High Touch High Tech (Wyckoff) - science parties
Other Venues & Themes
Stories In Motion (Maplewood, Wayne & Westfield)
Fun Bus - mobile, full-size school bus available for birthday parties & other events; NJ locations
Kids Menu with Annie - children's cooking parties in your home; call 732-752-5658
Children Party Places - site that lists some party places and vendors for various states: NJ Party Places, Clowns in NJ, Cakes in NJ
NJ Parties - list of NJ locations by theme
Kids Party Fun - list of NJ locations and theme-party providers
Ladushki - theme parties, princess parties, etc
Asbury Amusement Factory (Asbury Park)
Jersey Shore Pirates (Brick)
Hire a Fire Truck (Little Ferry)
Meyer's Dolls Toys Hobbies (Livingston) - train party
Twist N Shout Parties (Manalapan) - dance parties
Unbelieva-bills (Montclair) - themes include puppet shows, magic, pirate/princess, lazer tag & more
Time 2 Party (Montclair) - various themes brought to you
Cookies N Juice (North Plainfield) - themes include princess, runway show, mad scientist & super hero
Fairway Golf Center (Piscataway)
JCC of Central NJ (Scotch Plains)
Fun Bus - mobile, full-size school bus available for birthday parties & other events; NJ locations
Kids Menu with Annie - children's cooking parties in your home; call 732-752-5658
Children Party Places - site that lists some party places and vendors for various states: NJ Party Places, Clowns in NJ, Cakes in NJ
NJ Parties - list of NJ locations by theme
Kids Party Fun - list of NJ locations and theme-party providers
Ladushki - theme parties, princess parties, etc
Asbury Amusement Factory (Asbury Park)
Jersey Shore Pirates (Brick)
Hire a Fire Truck (Little Ferry)
Meyer's Dolls Toys Hobbies (Livingston) - train party
Twist N Shout Parties (Manalapan) - dance parties
Unbelieva-bills (Montclair) - themes include puppet shows, magic, pirate/princess, lazer tag & more
Time 2 Party (Montclair) - various themes brought to you
Cookies N Juice (North Plainfield) - themes include princess, runway show, mad scientist & super hero
Fairway Golf Center (Piscataway)
JCC of Central NJ (Scotch Plains)
Party Equipment
Air Castles and Slides - indoor/outdoor moonwalks, obstacles and more
Party Authority (Marlboro) - inflatables, dunk tanks and more
Astro Rents (North Plainfield) - party supplies, kid games, bounce houses, tents & more
Taylor Rentals (Piscataway) - party supplies, kid games, bounce houses, tents & more
Entertainment Rentals (Wyckoff) - inflatables, arcade games, rides, tents & more
Party Authority (Marlboro) - inflatables, dunk tanks and more
Astro Rents (North Plainfield) - party supplies, kid games, bounce houses, tents & more
Taylor Rentals (Piscataway) - party supplies, kid games, bounce houses, tents & more
Entertainment Rentals (Wyckoff) - inflatables, arcade games, rides, tents & more
Plan a Charity Event
Build a Bear - host a build-a-bear party and donate the animals to needy children; you also can make donation bears
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