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The Best New Jersey Party Places for Your Kids' Birthday Bash

L3 Academy's Robotics party with a touch of space fantasy. Can’t you imagine Luke getting ready to take on the Death Star? Photo by Ryan McCann
L3 Academy's Robotics party with a touch of space fantasy. Can’t you imagine Luke getting ready to take on the Death Star? Photo by Ryan McCann
9/17/18 - By Jessica Laird

Call off the online search! Close out the spreadsheet! We've rounded up some of the best New Jersey birthday venues for kids and teens so that you can spend more time celebrating you kiddo and less time frantically party planning from your iPhone. From awesome indoor amusement parks and fun-filled playspaces, to STEMtastic activities, cookie baking, and real-life escape rooms, there's something for birthday girls and boys of all ages.

Looking for even more ideas? Head over to the New Jersey Party Guide, or browse our directory for party places, entertainers, and even party supplies.

The Little Gym of Montclair
The Little Gym of Montclair

New Jersey Party Places

iPlay America - Party

Freehold
How about blowing out the candles at one of Jersey’s biggest indoor amusement parks? With options for kids and teens, partygoers can enjoy more than 200 video games, a two-level laser tag arena, a 4-D movie theater, an indoor boardwalk, Topgolf and more. READ MORE

L3 Academy - Party (CLOSED)

Montclair & Milburn
L3's STEMtastic and sometimes explosive birthday parties feature loads of hands-on fun for kids ages 5 to 12, from building LEGO robotics to making slime or glow-in-the-dark surprises.  READ MORE

Last Minute Escape (CLOSED)

Wayne
This family enterprise offers real-life escape rooms for a totally unique party experience for kids ages 10 and up. Choose one of the themed rooms for your adventure, and guests will be given one hour to complete the mission! READ MORE

The Little Gym of Montclair - Party

Montclair
The Awesome Birthday Bash package gives your guest of honor and their friends the full run of the facility, complete with instructor-led games, music, and fun. Choose from themes for ages one to twelve, including princesses, pirates, and Peppa Pig. READ MORE

Sugarsuckle (CLOSED)

Hoboken
This beautiful custom cake and dessert studio offers birthday party options for sweet tooths! From cupcake decorating to cookie baking to studio rental, there are event packages available for kids ages 3 and up. READ MORE

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