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Awesome Long Island Kids' Party Spots

<i>Party guests can mingle with penguins at Long Island Aquarium.</i>
Party guests can mingle with penguins at Long Island Aquarium.
9/17/18 - By Jessica Laird

Can you believe your kiddo is about to be another year older? Or that you already have another birthday party to plan?

Well, at least you can forget the stress of venue searching! We've rounded up some of the best party places across Long Island, offering everything from totally cool crafts and fun-filled themed bashes, to exciting museum and aquarium adventures, to action-packed gymnastics and rock climbing celebrations for birthday tots to tweens.

For more party ideas, take a look at our Long Island Party Guide or browse our directory for party places, entertainers, and supplies.

Long Island Party Places

Long Island Aquarium Birthday Parties

Riverhead
Make a wish with the fish! Party guests get full-day aquarium admission. Choose from awesome party add-ons too, like aquatic-themed favors, photos with the sea lions, a boat tour, or even a dive with the sharks. READ MORE

Gold Medal Gymnastics Centers - Parties

Various Locations
Opt for an action-packed Gymnastics Party or Ninja Zone Party at one of six convenient locations islandwide! Both bashes feature activities like obstacle courses, parachute fun, and trampoline play, plus time for food and cake, of course. READ MORE

The Gravity Vault - Parties

Melville
Calling all climbers ages five and up! Choose from two fun-filled party packages, both featuring an hour and a half of rock climbing, fun, and games, plus a half hour to celebrate in one of the large, private party rooms. READ MORE

The Lanyard Ladies - Long Island

Oceanside
From slime-fillled birthday bashes to lanyard-making pajama parties, plus special options for Communions and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, there are so many packages to pick from! Host your celebration at their LI location, or let them come to you. READ MORE

The Little Gym of Long Island - Birthday Parties

Roslyn
The Awesome Birthday Bash gives the guest of honor and friends full run of the facility, complete with instructor-led games, music, and fun. Themes for ages 1-12, include princesses, pirates, and more. Party hosts take care of all the details so you can enjoy the festivities, too. READ MORE

Long Island Children's Museum - Parties

Garden City
Choose from a variety of party themes to enjoy the Long Island Children's Museum with your birthday kid and their crew. No matter your choice, you have exclusive use of the party room, plus plenty of interactive playtime, and coupons for return visits make perfect takeaway goodies. Themes include tot spot, messy, or paint parties. READ MORE

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