Rockland County, NY, Guide to Kids' Birthday Party Resources - October 2010

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Check out our 2010 guide to throwing the best kids' birthday party in Rockland County, NY. You'll find all the resources you need, including the best venues, planners, entertainers, balloons, clowns, magicians, and more, all in your area!

ABMA'S FARM
700 Lawlins Rd, Wycoff, NJ
(201) 891-0278

We provide a unique, enjoyable, and genuine farm experience where children can enjoy the farm and animals. Pony rides offered Saturdays 11am-3pm (weather permitting) May-October. Children's pony ride/petting zoo birthday parties offered May-September. Special hayride/pumpkin picking parties in October. Paper products, cowboy hats, bandanas, pizza, drinks and cupcakes included. For our Build a Barnyard Friend party (offered April-November), take home the animal you create instead of the bandanas and cowboy hats. Two employees are provided for all parties. Just come and enjoy your guests and we will do the rest!

BOUNCE CITY
21 Pralle Lane, Nanuet
(845) 507-0046; [email protected]

Bounce City is Rockland's newest inflatable hotspot! With over 16,000 square feet of space and 40 foot ceilings, it is the ultimate place to hold your birthday party, fundraiser or special event. Our state-of-the-art, climate controlled facility has the largest selection of indoor bouncers to fit any age group. We also have a full arcade with all the games children love. Our dedicated staff will make sure your event runs smoothly; the happiness and comfort of our clients is the ultimate goal.

CHAMPION BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT CHAMPION DAY CAMP
175 W. Clarkstown Rd, New City
(800) 356-5005; [email protected]

Champion birthday parties take place at Champion Day Camp's gorgeous facility. All of our parties are private and all-inclusive. You do not need to bring a thing; we take care of everything! Party options include sports, mini-golf, inflatables, laser tag and Animaland stuffed animals and more. For the months of June through August, additional packages include pool with giant water slides, Wet N' Wild Adventure and Water Tag. New for 2010-The Giant Outdoor Krazy Maze. Packages can be combined and modified. Our house is your fun house. We make unforgettable parties.

DANCE CENTRAL PERFORMING ARTS
46 East Central Ave, Pearl River
(845) 627-0595

Dance Central was created by a dance teacher and a dancer mom. Our goal is to provide our students with the best instructors in a fun and educational environment and provide children as young as 3 through adult the same chance to learn how to dance and the option to go beyond and join our company competition team. We offer classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, musical theater and Zumba for adults and children. We also offer ballet or hip-hop birthday parties for all ages-we do all the work!

DAVE & BUSTER'S
Palisades Center Mall, 4661 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack
(845) 353-1555

Dave & Buster's is the leader in cutting edge entertainment-we pair classic American cuisine with entertainment that the entire family can enjoy! Offering the latest in interactive games and simulators, as well as tried and true favorites that everyone can enjoy. Whatever outing you are looking for, Dave & Buster's is your ultimate destination to "escape into play." Call our special events team to book your event today.

EZ BUY
14 Orangetown Shopping Center (CVS Plaza), Orangeburg
(845) 359-4060

We provide a variety of party goods, sets, and decorations for all events and occasions. Party napkins, plates, and accessories are available in matching sets and multiple colors. There are a number of toys and gifts to choose from for all ages and a grand selection of gift bags and balloons to make a gift stand out. In addition to the party goods available, we offer a wide collection of beauty and hair accessories, back-to-school and cleaning supplies and more...all at great discounted prices.

GLAZE ART STUDIO
34 Orangetown Shopping Center, Orangeburg
(845) 359-9020

Glaze takes the birthday party mess out of your house and into our studio! Choose from pottery painting for children five and up or mosaics for children eight and up. Packages include one piece of pottery or mosaic per child, all creative materials, exclusive use of our party room, party coordinator(s) to assist, pizza, juice, invitations, a glaze t-shirt for the birthday child and a $5 glaze gift certificate for each partygoer! Visit our website for more details.

GRANDMASTER B.M. KIM'S TAE KWON DO
60 S. Broadway, White Plains; (914) 428-0085
187 N. Main St, Port Chester; (914) 934-1861
969 N. Central Ave, Scarsdale; (914) 472-2060
75 West Route 59, Nanuet ; (845) 623-2002

At Grandmaster B.M. Kim's Tae Kwon Do school, we offer a variety of classes suitable for all ages over 3 years. We have specialized PeeWee classes, children, adult and family classes. We specialize in birthday parties and children's summer camp programs. Call today to book your next birthday party with us!

HIRE A FIRE TRUCK
(201) 807-0077 / (516) 806-4466

If you've run out of ideas to make your next party or event unique and fun for everyone, then look no further. Your event will be the talk of the neighborhood. Parties include a real fire fighter performing safety demonstrations, fire themed games and the opportunity for all to climb aboard a "real, fully functional" fire truck! All of our fire engines feature equipment commonly found on firefighting vehicles from helmets to hoses including water fun and more. We do it all: parties, parades, reunions, transportation, and promotions. Whatever you can imagine!

IMAX THEATRE-PALISADES CENTER
West Nyack
(845) 358-IMAX / (845) 353-5555 x200

Give your child a larger-than-life birthday party at the IMAX Theatre at Palisades Center! Our films are perfect entertainment for all ages and our party room will give you the privacy you want when serving the birthday cake. We offer discount packages for both tickets and concession food (except on opening weekends for new films). Birthday party room rental is $50 per half hour and includes cups, plates and napkins. For more details, call or visit our website. Follow us on Twitter (@imaxpalisades) and on Facebook.

INFLATABLE PARTY ADVENTURES
(845) 267-2022 / (973) 696-4004

Inflatable Party Adventures announces Rockland's first Inflatable Party facility! 10,000-square feet of fun. Huge obstacles, slides, bouncers, our incredible roller coaster simulator and more. We also have a huge selection of inflatables for your backyard event, carnival or any outdoor gathering. Please call or visit our website.

J.Y. MOON TAEKWONDO
704 Executive Blvd, Valley Cottage
(845) 268-0200

We bring twenty years of success from Westchester to Clarkstown at our newest, state-of-the-art, 7,000 square-foot facility off of Rt. 303 (2 miles north of the Palisades mall). Your children will enjoy the greatest martial arts facility in all of Rockland as they celebrate an unforgettable birthday with our expert staff. Our parties are inexpensive and unique. For more information give us a call or visit our website.

JCC ROCKLAND
450 W. Nyack Road, West Nyack
(845) 362-4400 x173; [email protected]

JCC Rockland will make your child's birthday dreams come true with a personalized party where your child (preschool to grade 10) is the star! From arts to animals and sports to science, we offer an exciting variety of theme packages to choose from. Basic package includes party hostess, party room, activity staff, paper goods and decorations, cake/cupcakes and drinks, invitations, set-up and clean-up. Party add-ons include goody bags and food. Reserve at least one month in advance to secure the room. Contact Monica.

JILL'S CERAMICS
180 Germonds Rd, West Nyack
(845) 623-4975

Established for over 35 years, we offer a fully equipped ceramics and plaster studio where children and adults let their creativities run wild. Parties for kids include invitations, paper goods and a painter's hat for the birthday child signed by their friends-you provide the food and drink. Open classes for individuals and groups of all ages (i.e. girl scouts, ladies night, corporate, camps, etc.). We offer the largest selection of ceramic and plaster pieces to paint and glaze or paint and take home: same day including items for holidays.

K & A HOUSE OF BOUNCE PARTY RENTALS
(845) 825-6617

"We bring the party to you." We provide everything you need to make your event special, including bouncers, dunk tanks, party tents, kids' tables and chairs, sand art, spin art, cotton candy, popcorn and other fun concession foods. We have one of the largest selections of themed inflatables along with wet slides and dry slides to provide safe, non-stop fun for your guests. We pride ourselves on our exceptional level of customer service. Fully licensed and insured.

MAD SCIENCE OF THE MID-HUDSON
(845) 294-5434; [email protected]

Turn your child's party into an unforgettable experience! Your child will participate in totally cool science experiments with a certified Mad Scientist. The children will discover the spectacular side of science as they have fun with physics and witness cool chemical reactions. Party guests will concoct ooey-gooey slime or a high-bouncing polymer ball! We have a laboratory full of interactive demonstrations and activities to perform at your child's next birthday.

MYCOOKINGPARTIES.COM
(845) 728-5578

Calling all aspiring chefs to be. Mycookingparties.com provides fun, safe and healthy cooking parties for children and young adults. Your chef can choose from one of our themes or we can customize a party for you. We offer healthy cooking classes and after-school enrichment programs. We can also be an add-on to any event to keep the kids busy and entertained. Available in Rockland, Westchester and northern New Jersey.

ORCHARDS OF CONCKLIN
2 South Mountain Rd, Pomona
(845) 354-0369

Give your child a fabulous 2-hour fall birthday party at our location! Parties are by appointment only on Saturday and Sunday mornings during September and October and include the use of 4 giant blow-ups (haunted house, slide, bouncer, caterpillar train) and our 1/2 acre corn maze. Bookings are limited. Call Chrissy to reserve your party.

PANTHERS
100 Route 59, Ste # L-3, Suffern
(845) 357-9077

Panthers offers extremely affordable parties (Saturdays and Sundays) that are out of this world! Our facility is 7,000 square feet so you can invite from 10 to 50 children. Aside from the Martial Arts activities, we offer music games with disco lights, dodge ball competitions, obstacle courses, games for both children and parents, and more activities. Book your next party and save. Up to 15 children only $199 (regularly $249 plus tax) includes cake, snacks, drinks, pizza, paper goods and all activities. Mention this listing to secure this amazing price today.

PINK CHANDELIER DESIGN STUDIO
53 Hudson Ave, (off Broadway), Nyack
(845) 675-7474

This year, give your daughter the "hippest party in the Hudson Valley!" Celebrate her birthday at the Pink Chandelier, a cool new design studio for trendy girls. Choose from a host of exciting signature themes including the "Mod Hatter Tea Party," the "Couture Cake Design Party," or the "Pink Chandelier Fashion Design Party" -where she and her guests will create "designer" gowns for real mannequins using tissue textiles, flowers, sparkles and more. Engaging studio sessions combined with beautiful, high-end tabletops are the perfect recipe for a celebration your special girl won't soon forget.

SCREAMIN' PARTIES
248 W. Nyack Rd, West Nyack
(845) 267-2022

Rockland's original and premiere indoor inflatable party facility. Incredible inflatables including huge obstacle courses, giant slides, mega bouncers and more! The facility is always clean and in impeccable condition. In addition, all new, custom inflatables have arrived and there is nothing like them anywhere! We also feature the area's greatest roller coaster simulator to give partygoers a different kind of thrill. The roller coaster simulator is included free with each and every party. Every party is staffed with a minimum of 10 experienced and friendly attendants to ensure fun and safety.

THE SPORTS PLACE
600 Bradley Pkwy, Blauvelt
(845) 358-GAME (4263)

The Rockland Party Zone at The Sports Place...where the focus is on fun! We offer many ways to make your child's birthday fun and exciting. Choose from a variety of sports and non-sport themes including "The Party." Each 2 1/2 hour party includes supervised activities, pizza, drinks, and arcade tokens. Our 1st to Home® Sports Program is great for kids as young as 2 years old. GloPutt and The Inflatables are open all day. Come experience Slush Flavorology, Pucker Powder Candy Art, and TSP Laser Tag.

TILLY...A DEER'S TALE

Tilly... A Deer's Tale, is about a real deer who lives in upstate New York and faces challenges after an accident. This powerful story is meant to inspire children living with physical challenges or limitations. This book makes a great birthday gift!

TUMBLE BEE GYMNASTICS AND FITNESS
401 S. Nanuet Mall, Nanuet
(845) 623-2553

Tumble Bee Gymnastics is more than just tumbling. Our bright, colorful facility is the perfect place for a private birthday party for children ages 1-12 years, from set up to clean up, we do it all! Tumble Bee provides wonderful, exciting and energetic party instructors. We also provide free invitations, paper products and utensils. The birthday child receives a free gift and balloons. Reserve your party two to three months in advance. They book quickly.

VELOCITY-17
87 Route 17 North, Maywood, NJ
(201) 994-1200

Race over to Velocity-17 and give your child a birthday party they will never forget! At V-17, our 100,000 square foot indoor facility, offers parents a number or packages, activities and options to plan a birthday the kids will be talking about for a very long time: High performance go karts, pedal karts, LaserMaze and laser tag, roller skating, virtual auto racing and more. Pizza, beverages, paper goods and a party host included. Other options including party platters, cakes, invitations and decorations can be added. Just south of Garden State Plaza Mall.

VICKI'S DANCE STUDIO
61 Maple Ave, New City
(845) 634-2202

We offer a variety of birthday parties for all ages, and for both boys and girls. Some great party theme options are Hannah Montana/High School Musical, hip-hop, jumping gymnastics, Disney Dance Mix, dress up princess party and many more. We specialize in making the birthday child feel special and the center of attention. Our parties are very well organized at a price you just can't beat! Easy for the parents and fun for the children. Party packages include decorations, paper products, entertainment and a party coordinator. Call for a party to remember.

VISION SPORTS CLUB
37 W. Jefferson Ave, Pearl River
(845) 517-1400

Come to Vision Sports Club for the ultimate party experience! Let your child be the MVP of the day at Vision Sports Zone! A Sports Zone party includes your choice of sports and games, invitations, pizza, drinks, and one MVP t-Shirt. Choose from activities such as dodgeball, field day games, football, kickball, lacrosse, mini-trampolines, and waffle ball. No limit to the fun with extra game time. Party add-ons are also available.

VITAL CHILDREN'S THEATRE
2162 Broadway, 4th Floor
(212) 579-0528

Give the gift of theatre! Celebrate a birthday with Vital Theatre Company. Groups of ten or more receive a discount on "Angelina Ballerina The Musical," "Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly," and "Awesome Allie, First Kid Astronaut" at 76th Street and Broadway, and our hit production of "Pinkalicious, The Musical," running at the Bleecker Street Theatre. Our cast will then sing "Happy Birthday" to your child from the stage after the show!

WORKOUT PLACE
12 Bardonia Mall, Bardonia
(845) 624-2244

Our Workout Place karate party is more than just fun. It's the party your child will always remember. Your child and his/her guests will enjoy an hour and half of non-stop karate fun, featuring board breaking, ninja games and a cake-cutting ceremony with a real ninja sword. No-fuss, no mess for mom...we provide invitations, paper goods, decorations, prizes, and a wonderful staff to attend to every need. For information contact Dr. Arnold van Deuren, Director.

YANKEE STADIUM TOURS
Yankee Stadium, Bronx
(646) 977-TOUR (8687); [email protected]

Yankee Stadium Tours, Presented by Zales: Tour Yankee Stadium in 2010, is home of the 27-time world champion New York Yankees. The tour includes visits to the New York Yankees Museum presented by Bank of America, Monument Park, the dugout, and the clubhouse and batting cage area (when available). Or, have a Party City Birthday Bash for that special someone in your life! Please call for further information.