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Birthday Party Ideas

Parties, Themes and More!

Feeling stressed about how to celebrate your little one’s birthday? Hoboken is full of great options for birthday parties. You can throw your bash in a castle, at your home, in the park, on the banks of the Hudson at Pier A, or rent space around town. The possibilities are endless. So whatever you decide, have fun and go with the flow. Don’t forget, it’s a party! If you think of anything to add to our list, please let us know. You can email HFAadvertising@gmail.com.

Birthday Party Services:

  • Cooktivity, Denise Ruis or Kerri Horgan 845-721-0447.  Let Cooktivity turn your kitchen into a learning space of fun, skill-building, education, health and creativity! We come to you bringing our passion for teaching and our love of cooking. Your kids have fun, build self-esteem, and learn new skills. Services include birthday parties, private lessons, play dates, after school programs, holiday parties, and work with the Girl/Boy Scouts. Email: cooktivity@gmail.com
  • Fun Bus, 973-731-5437.  Turn your son or daughter’s next birthday into the ride of a lifetime by climbing aboard the Fun Bus. Specially designed for children ages 2-7, the Fun Bus is a “party on wheels” that is guaranteed to bring the fun right to you! Email: Hudson@funbuses.com
  • Lady Lucas, Crafting and Art Instruction for Birthday Parties
    Ages 4 – 12 years old / 1 Hour + Materials. Email: lady.lucas.lessons@gmail.com
  • The Lizard Guys, (908) 722-1519.  One-hour of interaction with nearly 10 various animals and a brief history about your child’s new friends that covers everything from what they eat to how they protect themselves.
  • Little Club Heads at Broad Street Ballroom in NYC. (917) 327-3268 Little Club Heads revolutionized the idea of “family time” by providing a dance party experience for children aged 12months-10years old and their parents
  • Party Maniacs, Scott Levy (973) 376-2211.  Since 1996 – We come to you with fast paced musical games, face painting, balloon sculpting, group dances, and much more. Our video clips are a must see.
  • Travelin’ Tumblers, (732) 302-5850The Rue Building Gymnasium at 301 Garden St. can be reserved for children’s bithday parties on Saturdays and Sundays!
  • Stampin’ Up!  Gayle Weisman (201) 533-8359Do you have a child that loves to stamp, craft, create and have fun! Then this is the party for you. Party host will come to your home with stamps, paper and create a project with the kids. Contact gaylejoy@yahoo.com
  • Mad Science,  Julie Serritella, Mad Science of Union and Hudson.  Phone (973) 542-8366.  Fax (888) 317-4639.  Party host comes with a little magic, a little science, lots of kid (and some parent) participation.

Fitness:

  • Cobra Fencing, 629 Grove Street 4th Floor Lackawanna Warehouse, Jersey City
  • Hoboken Boot Camps now brings you Kids Fitness and Birthday Parties!  90 Minute Party, Minimum of 2 coaches, All equipment provided, 60 minutes of warm up/fitness/activities/games, 30 minutes for food/cake (not supplied), Kids Bootcamp Tshirt for each child, $275 for 10 children; $25 each for additional child. Contact info@35minutebootcamps.com to schedule dates and times and to hear about additional party options.
  • Happy Feet Soccer.  HappyFeet is a new and exciting mobile soccer clinic for children ages 2 to 6.  HappyFeet birthday party curriculum includes fun games such as pirates in the sea, foxes and rabbits, king of the jungle, sharks and minnows and many more.  For party information, call 201-484-0880 or check out www.unionhappyfeet.com.  Located at  720 Monroe (Monroe Center).
  • MIMI Kids Yoga. Email Lisa at lisa@mimikidsyoga.com for more information.

Theatrical Parties:

Get your kids in on the act! Your children will be engaged and entertained with hilarious improv, silly theater games, interactive storytelling, wiggly dancing, lively music and more! Each theatrical birthday party is loaded with age-appropriate activities for kids from 4 to 10, led by a professional actress and Mom who knows how to keep kids involved and laughing. For party package details, email us at theatricalbirthdays@yahoo.com or call 917-843-4143.

Legos:

  • Bricks4kidz.Parties are held at Monroe Center, 720 Monroe Street, E-505, Hoboken, NJ 07030.  Call 201-747-7070 to book your party today! Our programs provide an extraordinary atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have loads of fun using LEGO(R) bricks. The activities are designed to trigger young children’s lively imaginations and build their self-confidence. Children work with exciting themes such as machines, outer space and mosaics. We also have Mommy & Me, and Kidz Night Out. Please visit www.bricks4kidzhoboken.com, or call 201-747-7070, email info@bricks4kidzhoboken.com.

Magicians:

Invite New York and New Jersey Magician, Ventriloqiuist John Carlson to help make your next event one that your guests will never forget! John has shows for children of all ages. Our talented team of goof-balls, magicians, stand-up comedians, buffoons, jugglers, pranksters and funny entertainers are just what you need to throw a funtastic party.

In addition to Clowns, Magic Clowns, Magicians, Puppeteers, Petting Zoos, and Pony Rides we offer a full line of amusements to add to your event to make your event more memorable

Music:

  • Garden Street School of the Performing Arts now brings you Princess and Pirate birthday parties. Choose from an elegant tea, ballet/dance theatre or a buried-treasure pirate party in our beautiful 3000 square foot studio – transformed into your little one’s land of make-believe! Prices start at $300 with add-ons available. Parties are on Sundays for 2 hours (12-2pm or 3:30-5:30pm – times may be adjusted if necessary). You provide food, flatware or servers. Please call 201-683-9100 or email dance@gardenstreetmusic.com for more information or to book your party today!
  • Little Club Heads at Broad Street Ballroom in NYC. (917) 327-3268 Little Club Heads revolutionized the idea of “family time” by providing a dance party experience for children aged 12months-10years old and their parents
  • Preschool of Rock Bring Preschool of Rock to your child’s next birthday party. Create an unforgetable, playful and imaginative musical adventure for your child and guests. Parties are 45 minutes long with Interactive Music, Movement and Dance or Instrument Discovery/Play/Jam Session.

Puppet Shows:

Balloons:

  • Greetings from Hoboken, (201) 659-8864, 327 Washington Street, HFA Sponsor

Invitations:

Balloon Art:

  • Boo The Clown, (212) 604-4789, Face painting, balloon characters, dresses like a clown.

Face Painters:

  • Boo The Clown, (212) 604-4789, Face painting, balloon characters, dresses like a clown.

Party Planners:

Party Favors:

Yoga Ideas:

Places to have a party:

In Hoboken:

  • The Crop Shop. Parties start at $325 for 2 hours and 3 art activities.
  • Hudson Dance and Movement
  • Jubilee Center Space at The Jubilee Center, 601 Jackson Street, is available for hourly rental. Beautiful, well-lit dance studio with elevator access is ideal for weekly dance, fitness, music, mommy&me classes or meetings. Competitively low rental rates you won’t find anywhere else in Hoboken!
    Contact Craig Mainor, director
    cmainor@jubileecenterhoboken.org
    (201)792-3390
  • The Little Grocery. Make your child a “Head Chef for a Day” and have the kids cook their own food they can then eat and enjoy.

Stevens University has a gym that they used to rent out. They no longer do this, but if you find out they changed their policy, please let us know.

((The sport teams will host the party as a fundraiser for themselves. Call the women’s basketball office at 201-216-8087 for more information.))

Hall for Rent, up to 275 people. 302 Monroe Street, call Benny at 201-653-1080. He also has bounce houses for the kids. Sounds like a great place!

The Rue Building at 301 Garden Street rents their space. The contact person is Jorge Montanez at (201) 795-1576. They only rent on Saturday.

Outside Hoboken:

  • Pizzeria Uno at Jersey City, (201) 395-9500

Create Character Themes

Barbie, Batman, Blues Clues, Bratz, Buzz Lightyear, Candyland, Care Bears, Cinderella, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Curious George, Disney Princess, Dora the Explorer, Elmo, ET, Garfield, Harry Potter, Lilo & Stitch, Madeline, My Little Pony, Pokemon, Scooby Doo, Sesame Street, Smurf, Snow White, Sponge Bob, Star Wars, Thomas the Tank Engine, Wiggles, Willy Wonka, Winnie the Pooh, & Wizard of Oz

DISCLAIMER: The HFA website contains listings from various classes, activities and vendors that should not be considered recommendations. All information is deemed accurate, but is subject to change. HFA assumes no liability for posting information. Families are encouraged to do their due diligence before engaging an entertainer or signing up for an activity.

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