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Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
Children's Museum of Manhattan - various times Pick
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Grand Central Gallery Annex - 10:00 AM
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Planning a Party? Then Check Out Our New and Improved NYC Kids' Party Guide
They say nothing is certain but death and taxes, but they forgot one: birthdays. Every year they come, whether you celebrate them or not. Of course, kids live for their birthdays (my daughter's been counting down the days until she turns six since the day she turned five!), and that kind of excitement and anticipation can put a lot of pressure on parents.
But there's no reason to stress. We've got the scoop on how to throw a memorable party, whether you're a DIYer who hosts every bash at home, or the kind of parent who prefers to pay someone else to do all the work.
After years of writing about parties, we've compiled our favorite posts onto one page. Plus we've added a super-cool Party Planner tool, which allows you to search for venues and entertainers by theme.
Read on for a sampling of what you'll find in our new-and-improved New York City Kids' Birthday Party Ideas Guide.
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New York City is filled with party places. In fact, there are so many choices, just picking one is a daunting task. We've got lots of suggestions, including:
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7 Party Places for Preschoolers
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Zoo Parties
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Craft Parties
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Gymnastics Parties
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We've also launched our Party Planner at the bottom of the Guide. Browse venues and entertainers by theme. We realize there aren't a ton of options at the moment, but we'll be adding listings on an ongoing basis.
For DIYers: You want to do the party yourself but need a little inspiration? No problem! We've got info on throwing theme parties, including:
Plus, we've got tips on hosting a party in a small apartment and first birthday party ideas.
Happy planning!
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