Indoor birthday party places in NYC are lifesavers when small living spaces and seasonal weather aren't always conducive to hosting a big group of kids. Luckily, there's a wide selection of kids' birthday party places in NYC, offering parties for pretty much any indoor pursuit, including trampoline bouncing, rock climbing, cooking, and more.

To aid your planning, we’ve put together a list of NYC's best indoor birthday party places covering a range of interests and ages. Looking for even more options? Check out our full Party Planning Guide for NYC Families.

We might be biased, but we think the family-friendly things to do in New York state are second to none. From the gorgeous Hamptons beaches to the rugged state parks of the Hudson Valley, serene Adirondack lake regions, and deafening Niagara Falls, the culture and arts found in New York City, and on up through the Hudson Valley river towns and beyond—we feel pretty lucky to live and raise our kids here.

New Yorkers are pretty good at making delicious food items, from ramen burgers and bagels to ice cream, and even wine at family-friendly vineyards on Long Island and in the Finger Lakes. There are children’s museums galore. Kids have no shortage of water and theme parks, cool playgrounds, zoos, parks, and nature, of course.

And yet, the thing about childhood is that it’s finite. The kids grow up and move away. We want to soak up every moment. So, we put together this list of 100 things to do in New York state, from upstate and the Adirondacks to the East End of Long Island. We collected suggestions from Mommy Poppins contributors, past and former, to fuse it all together just for you (OK, for us, too). Whether you're planning a long weekend getaway or a family day trip, you're sure to find some ideas here.

Located within a former industrial storage complex along the waterfront in Sunset Park, Industry City has evolved into a cultural and foodie hub. The eight formerly derelict, city-block-sized buildings, running from 33rd to 37th Streets between Second and Third Avenues, are now home to artist studios, workspaces, great shopping, art exhibitions, a chocolate factory, an international food hall, and even one of our favorite ice skating rinks. Recent additions also include a kid-friendly climbing gym and a tech-powered play space.

Industry City is the perfect spot for shoppers, food lovers, and families, offering a unique mix of tastes, sights, art, and family programming. Read on for 20 ways to make the most of a trip to Industry City with kids.

Finding a non-membership, drop-in play space or indoor playground for your toddler or preschooler is like gold to New York City parents—almost as good as scoring a deal on rent. When it gets too cold to explore New York City's best playgrounds, and another play date at home seems dull (or, let's be honest, stressful), taking your kid to a cool indoor play gym or indoor playground in NYC, where everything seems new, and someone else does the cleaning, is a relief to the whole family.

Read on for our top picks for indoor play spaces in Manhattan and find more places to play on our lists of the best indoor playgrounds in Brooklyn and Queens' top indoor play spaces, plus our NYC Kids Guide to Indoor Play Spaces and Fun Zones.

Indoor rock climbing is an excellent way for kids to get some needed activity in the dead of winter, though it can be enjoyed year-round. Plan a visit to one of these rock climbing walls in New York City and let kids scale someone else's walls for a change. Major bonus: The sport takes concentration, discipline, and strength; all skills you'll be more than happy to help them build.

New York City boasts more than a dozen indoor bouldering and rock climbing spots. While a couple of these are only open during the summer, most are year-round destinations. The best part? Kids tend to love the activity, and it isn't too pricey. Try a drop-in program or sign up for one of the many after-school classes or school break camps offered at these rock climbing gyms for kids profiled below.

Find more active fun in our NYC Kids Guide to Sports Centers.