Where to Throw a Kids’ Birthday Party in Hoboken and Jersey City

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Grit Academy offers private use of its facility during action-packed, themed birthday parties in Jersey City. Photo courtesy of Grit

Celebrating your child’s birthday is more than just cakes and gifts. It’s a time to celebrate their growth and accomplishments, and to show them how special they are.

That’s why, whatever our budget, I celebrate my kids' birthdays in a way that is unique to them and their interests. But let’s face it, parents, we don’t want a boring party. We want to create a core-memory-caliber fun!  

If you’re a parent in the Hoboken/Jersey City area, read on for the best kids' birthday party venues. These spots cater to a wide variety of ages and interests. 

Check out our comprehensive Guide to Kids' Birthday Parties in NJ and Indoor Birthday Party Spots with Mega Playgrounds in NJ for even more insight and inspiration. 

Best Indoor Places to Play in Park Slope, Brooklyn

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PlayWell Brooklyn is one of the boroughs most unique indoor play spaces. Photo courtesy of PlayWell Brooklyn

Let’s be honest: Entertaining kids at home in NYC can feel harder than it should be. Apartments are small, cabin fever is real, and sometimes you need to get out of the house without committing to a full-day outing or spending a ton of money. The good news? The family-friendly enclave of Park Slope, Brooklyn is home to plenty of indoor places to play for children.

We've created a curated mix of kids' Park Slope play spaces that local parents actually rely on: drop-in playrooms, libraries, bookstores, creative spaces, and low-key indoor activity centers that make kids feel welcome. Some are perfect for toddlers just learning to explore, others are better for preschoolers and older kids who need to burn energy or engage their imaginations. A few are even FREE, which always earns bonus points. Whether you’re squeezing in an hour between naps, dodging bad weather, or just looking for fresh kids' activities indoors in Park Slope, these are the spots worth knowing about and returning to again and again.

Read on for our top indoor places to play in Park Slope and find all our favorite neighborhood haunts on this list of the 50 best things to do in Park Slope, Brooklyn with kids.

Top Things To Do This Weekend in Westchester and the Hudson Valley with Kids

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Check out the train show at at Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse. Photo via Hudson Park Children's Greenhouse's Facebook page

Looking for the best things to do in Westchester and the Hudson Valley this weekend? Here are our editors' picks for the best family-friendly events and activities!

Editor's note: Given this weekend's impending winter storm, please click through to each event's site to confirm they are still happening before you head out the door!
Winter-loving families can celebrate the ice harvest with live ice sculpting demonstrations, igloos, campfires, and more this weekend at the Knickerbocker Ice Festival in scenic Rockland Lake State Park. Or, if you prefer to enjoy winter indoors, where it's warm, check out Shake it Off's Frostival, with bouncing, interactive music, and a visit from Olaf.

Families are also invited to enjoy a free play session at the grand opening of Cloudbound, a brand-new indoor play space for babies and toddlers in New Rochelle.

Taylor Swift Experience, Sunday Science and More Things To Do on Long Island this Weekend

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Take your little Swiftie to Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience at The Suffolk. Photo courtesy of The Suffolk

Looking for the best things to do on Long Island this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your schedule.

Editor's note: Given this weekend's impending winter storm, please click through to each event's site to confirm they are still happening before you head out the door!
Long Island families, get ready to sing your hearts out with a pair of events this weekend. The Winter Movie Sing-Along series at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center offers a musical twist on a classic film experience that's perfect for all ages. On the East End, Fearless: The Taylor Swift Experience promises an upbeat, high-energy tribute that’ll have everyone belting out their favorite anthems. Or, get curious and creative during a Science Spa event at CSTL, where kids can explore cool experiments and hands-on fun that feels more like play than class.

Find all that and more top picks for the weekend ahead below!

Monster Jam, Soup Tasting, and More Things To Do this Weekend in New Jersey

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Monster Jam will be crushing it at the Prudential Center. Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment

Looking for the best things to do in New Jersey this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Editor's note: Given this weekend's impending winter storm, please click through to each event's site to confirm they are still happening before you head out the door!
This last full weekend of January will please your palate with some delicious options, including a variety of sweets and children's activities at Dessertopia in Morritown, and a yummy soup sampling at Alstede Farms' Free Soup Tasting Weekend.

Plus, massive trucks take the stage at the action-packed Monster Jam at Prudential Center. 

Read on for all our top picks for the weekend ahead!

MoMath Fest, Brooklyn Museum Teen Night, and More Things To Do in NYC this Weekend

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Tackle hands-on math problems during MoMath's Winter Math Festival, which kicks off this week. Photo courtesy of MoMath

Looking for the best things to do in New York City this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your list.

Editor's note: Given this weekend's impending winter storm, please click through to each event's site to confirm they are still happening before you head out the door!
January is shutting down with a blast of arctic air, but the last full weekend of the month in NYC offers lots of enticing activities to lure families out to play. Take the kids to the New York Boat Show and fantasize about life on the high seas, build something special at the KoKo NYC Makers Workshop, or make puppets at the Museum of the Moving Image's Open Worlds.

Keep reading for all our top picks for the weekend ahead, plus enjoy this sneak peek for next weekend, when Mommy Poppins hosts our FREE Winter Festival and Camp Fair on Sunday, February 1, at Atlantic Terminal—register today so we can save you a spot!

Best Things to Do with Kids in King of Prussia, PA

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The Netflix House has games, food, and interactive exhibits. Photo courtesy of Valley Forge

If you’re searching for family-friendly things to do in and near King of Prussia, PA, you’re in luck. This popular Montgomery County destination isn’t just home to shopping. It’s packed with kids’ activities, indoor attractions, and outdoor adventures for every age.

Whether you’re planning a weekend outing, school break activity, or rainy-day fun, here are the best things to do with kids in King of Prussia. 

Theatre for Youth, A Wrinkle in Time, Storytime & Skate, and More Fun Things To Do in Philly this Weekend

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This is the last weekend to see A Wrinkle In Time and you shouldn't miss it! Photo courtesy of The Arden Theater Company

Looking for the best things to do in Philadelphia this weekend? Here are some family-friendly events and activities to add to your must-do list.

Keep the winter blues away with these events in and around Philly. Check out the Curtis Symphony Orchestra: Osmo Conducts Bartók or Live at the Lane presents: Theatre for Youth! For more theater fun, don't miss A Wrinkle in Time at the Arden Theater. Head to the riverfront for Storytime and Skate with Characters. Franklin Square Park transforms into a Winter Wonderland for two events on Saturday: Ice Princess Night & Brunch. Whatever you do, don't miss a thing.

 

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