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
Artistic Approach & Culinary Kids
Creative Kids Celebrations - the cooking party that comes to you
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
Cookie Party (East Hanover)
Young Chefs Academy (Hillsborough, Marlboro)
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
Creative Kids Celebrations - the cooking party that comes to you
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
Cookie Party (East Hanover)
Young Chefs Academy (Hillsborough, Marlboro)
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
Museums
Children's 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
Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill)
Community Children's Museum (Dover)
Jumping Jungle (East Brunswick)
Klimbing Kidz (East Brunswick)
Imagine That! (Florham Park) - theme areas
Uptown Playground (Kendall Park)
Jelly Bean Jungle (Marlton)
Party and Play (Matawan) - 42-foot slide
zerJump (Monmouth Junction) - inflatable jump area
Let's Pretend (Old Bridge) - includes a climbing wall
New Jersey Children's Museum (Paramus) - various themes
Kid Junction (Branchburg, Mt. Laurel)
Giggles Play Station (Rockaway)
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum (West Orange)
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
Garden State Discovery Museum (Cherry Hill)
Community Children's Museum (Dover)
Jumping Jungle (East Brunswick)
Klimbing Kidz (East Brunswick)
Imagine That! (Florham Park) - theme areas
Uptown Playground (Kendall Park)
Jelly Bean Jungle (Marlton)
Party and Play (Matawan) - 42-foot slide
zerJump (Monmouth Junction) - inflatable jump area
Let's Pretend (Old Bridge) - includes a climbing wall
New Jersey Children's Museum (Paramus) - various themes
Kid Junction (Branchburg, Mt. Laurel)
Giggles Play Station (Rockaway)
Jersey Explorer Children's Museum (West Orange)
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
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
Randolph Climbing Center (Randolph) - indoor climbing gym
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
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
Randolph Climbing Center (Randolph) - indoor climbing gym
Skylands Ice World (Stockholm) - indoor ice-skating
Sahara Sam's Oasis (W. Berlin) - indoor water park
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
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
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
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)
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)
Stuffed 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)
Nature & the Environment
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
Reeves-Reed Arboretum (Summit) - different nature themes for ages 4 & up
Essex County Environmental Center (Roseland) - several themes for ages 4 & up
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
Reeves-Reed Arboretum (Summit) - different nature themes for ages 4 & up
Essex County Environmental Center (Roseland) - several themes for ages 4 & up
Farms, Petting Zoos & Pony Parties
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
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
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
Other Venues & Themes
Children's Technology Workshop (various locations) - ages 6-12
Dinosaurs Rock - traveling museum
Asbury Amusement Factory (Asbury Park)
Storming Robots Technology Center (Branchburg) - science-themed parties for 8 & older
Jersey Shore Pirates (Brick)
Doctor Electo (Denville) - science theme; Denville venue or can come to you
Hire a Fire Truck (Little Ferry)
Meyer's Dolls Toys Hobbies (Livingston) - train party
Twist N Shout Parties (Manalapan) - dance parties
Fairway Golf Center (Piscataway)
JCC of Central NJ (Scotch Plains)
Chocolate Etc (Wyckoff) - for kids 5 & older
Dinosaurs Rock - traveling museum
Asbury Amusement Factory (Asbury Park)
Storming Robots Technology Center (Branchburg) - science-themed parties for 8 & older
Jersey Shore Pirates (Brick)
Doctor Electo (Denville) - science theme; Denville venue or can come to you
Hire a Fire Truck (Little Ferry)
Meyer's Dolls Toys Hobbies (Livingston) - train party
Twist N Shout Parties (Manalapan) - dance parties
Fairway Golf Center (Piscataway)
JCC of Central NJ (Scotch Plains)
Chocolate Etc (Wyckoff) - for kids 5 & older
Party Equipment
Air Castles and Slides - indoor/outdoor moonwalks, obstacles and more
Entertainment Rentals (Wyckoff) - inflatables, arcade games, rides, 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