Birthday parties have morphed into an entity all their own. Each year's celebration seemingly has to be bigger and better than the last. We've rounded up Long Island's best birthday party venues, which are sure to please kids of all interests, from divas and princesses to tumbling tots and animal enthusiasts.

These birthday party venues make the planning easy, and almost all include a host, setup and cleanup, food, and other essentials. The hardest part is picking just one, but don't worry: There's always next year!

Be sure to check out our Birthday Party Guide for Long Island Kids for even more tips on planning the perfect birthday party for your wee one. It has plenty more birthday party venues, plus ideas for planning first birthdays, birthday parties for preschoolers and toddlers, birthday party venues for active kids, and more.

Editor's note: While we are trying to promote safer activities that occur outdoors or with social distancing guidelines in place, please keep your family and others safe by always wearing a mask and maintaining appropriate social distancing. Please click through to each venue for current policies. Some photos in this post were taken before the pandemic.