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Planting Fields Foundation Education Center at the historic Laundry Building - 10:00 AM Pick
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Planting Fields Foundation Education Center at the historic Laundry Building - 10:00 AM Pick
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5 More Out of the Box Birthday Parties for Long Island Kids
Tired of the same old parties and looking for an out-of-the box birthday experience? We've rounded up some different ideas across Long Island that are sure to have your guests talking for days. And for more ideas, be sure to check out our Long Island Party Guide.
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The Party Place LI
196 Belle Mead Road, Suite 4, East Setauket
631-675-6003
At your venue or theirs, The Party Place can set the scene for various themes including princess tea, pirate, movie, characters, crafts, sports or movies. Services include activities, food, juice, water, cupcake/cake and much more.
Build-A-Bear
630 Old Country Road, Garden City (Roosevelt Field Mall)
313 Smith Haven Mall, Lake Grove (Smith Haven Mall)
Kids can build/decorate their own stuffed animal, bear, Disney character, etc. at a Build-A-Bear Workshop birthday party. Don’t forget the outfits, shoes, wands and other must-have bear gear. Also includes party games and activities. The birthday kid gets a special heart ceremony and light up cupcake keepsake.
Culture Play
220 East Meadow Ave., East Meadow
516-222-0031
At this the tech space for kids, tweens, and teens, birthday party peeps can choose one or two interactive technology activities: build and program a robot, design an animated character, create a 3D model and print it out on their 3D printer, or explore worlds in Minecraft. There are two floors for added space.
ArtSea Studio
65 Deer Park Ave., Babylon
631-579-6063
Kids paint their own canvas picture with guided step-by-step instructions from staff. Each party-goer will get to take home their artsy creation to display at home. Hosts must bring their own food.
Island Fencing Academy
101 Dupont St., Plainview
516-576-0646
This place offers fencing introduction and instruction in a safe environment. Participants will receive a crash course in fencing, followed by 10 to 15 minutes of dueling. Younger kids spar with plastic sabers; older kids get metal ones. Parents provide all food and party accessories.
Photo Credit: Build-A-Bear, Garden City
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