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. There is Creative Grove Studio (1200 Park Avenue), Candy Shoppe (59 Fourth Street), Monroe Street Movement Space (720 Monroe Street), Devotion Yoga, the YMCA (1301 Washington Street), Symposia (510 and Washington Street), Romparoo (537 Park Avenue), Tiger Schulmann’s Karate (84 Washington Street), Padilla Tae Kwon Do (6th and Adams Street), McDonald’s (3rd and Washington Street), Hoboken Golf (125 Grand Street), Johnny Rocket’s (134 Washington Street), Steven’s Aquatic Center (7th and Castle Point), The Urban Kitchen (108 Adams Street), Hudson Dance and Movement (80 Hudson Street), or any of the art studios in town. Also, many people have enjoyed Dave Lambert’s musical entertainment (Music Together). Or throw a medieval feast in the Meadowlands. Send your kid on a Space Odyssey in Englewood, or make him a champ at Sportsworld in Paramus. You can stuff a teddy bear, or go white water rafting, pick your favorite eatery, cruise ship or historical site. You can even order full birthday packages from websites such as Orientaltrading.com or Birthdayexpress.com. If you don’t feel like doing the planning yourself, you can hire someone to do it. Lili’s Parties is a one-stop-shop event planning company geared towards children as young as 1 and as old as 16. Lili’s is stationed right here in Hoboken. 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:
Fun Bus, (201) 484-0182
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
Lego Master, Eric Sophie will come to your party and build a lego phenom with your party guests. Email: mylegomaster@aol.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
Party Maniacs, Scott Levy (201) 858-1630
Fast paced musical games- all ages, disc-jockey, balloon sculpting, characters, face painting & magic
Noah’s Ark Workshop, Debra Perez (201) 763-7517
Party host will come to your home to make your own stuffed animals. Email: draptp911@aol.com
Travelin’ Tumblers; (732) 302-5850
The Rue Building Gymnasium at 301 Garden St. can be reserved for children’s bithday parties on Saturdays and Sundays!
Stampin’ Up! Gayle Weisman (201) 533-8359
Do 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, Zoltan Toth (201) 236-1400
Party host comes with a little magic, a little science, lots of kid (and some parent) participation. Contact ztmsbc@bellatlantic.net
Magicians:
John’s Magic, John Carlson (732) 477-3990. Email: john@johnsmagic.com
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.
Todd Carson, Magician, (201) 420-7326 or (732) 599-1614. email: crsntdd@yahoo.com
Justin, the Magician (646) 373-0003 or www.justinthemagician.com
Brian McGovern, www.hijinx.tv, (877) 688-3133. Email: brian@gohijinx.com.
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.
Circus Fun Productions, Peter Wilson (201) 791-2829
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
Silly Willy The Magician, (201) 386-0433
“Funny Bonz” Entertainment, (201) 689-9991 or (908) 647-4200
Music:
Big Jeff Music, Jeff DeSmedt (800) 378-6768
The Fuzzy Lemons do concerts, the Family Beach Party, and other events. 201-355-9167. Email: fuzzy@thefuzzylemons.com
Music for Aardvarks, Adam Roberts (917) 400-4524. Email: hobokenaardvarks@gmail.com
Music Together, Lisa Orinn, (201) 869-4704. Email: spiritsongmusic@optonline.net
Musicology, Dana Lockett-Harrison (201) 344-6119. Email: dana@musicology4kids.com
Polka Dot, Ron Albanese (201) 927-6085, Email: PolkaDotRon@gmail.com
Yosi, (732) 674-7927. Email: yosi@yosimusic.com
Kevin Meeker, (718) 497-4918. Email: opusditty@gmail.com
Balloon Art:
Dandy Dan, (888) 438-9269. Email: events@totallyzany.com. Dan does magic and clowning as well.
Boo The Clown, (212) 604-4789, Face painting, balloon characters, dresses like a clown.
Mike Gold, (646) 479-7134. Email: info@mikegold.com
Kellei, (973) 760-4599, Email: kcballoons@hotmail.com
Puppet Shows:
Mister Kipley, (646) 245-3121. Email: Kipley@misterkipley.com
Puppetonia, (201) 963-0909. Email: info@symposia.us HFA Sponsor
Uncle John’s Puppets, (908) 508-9292. Email: UncleJohn8@aol.com
Balloons:
Greetings from Hoboken, (201) 659-8864, 327 Washington Street, HFA Sponsor
Baskets of Distinction, (201) 656-5427, 1102 Washington Street
Invitations:
The Paper Party, Dara Eisenman (917) 335-2561. Email: dara@thepaperparty.com, HFA Sponsor
The Paper Lady, Diana Weinstein (917) 842-2873. Email: diana@paper-lady.com, HFA Sponsor
Face Painters:
Kimone Johnson, (631) 807-1619. Email: kimonejohnson@hotmail.com
Party Faces By Rachel, Rachel Evans, (917) 685-3687. Email: artrach751@aol.com
Boo The Clown, (212) 604-4789, Face painting, balloon characters, dresses like a clown.
FaceCapades, Joanne & Sissi Siska, (201) 264-6981. Email facecapades@gmail.com
Party Planners:
Lili’s Kids, Lisa Troyano, (201) 213-2617. Email: lilisparties@yahoo.com
Party Favors:
Fun Well Done, Jennifer Giattino, (201) 780-6779. Email: FunWellDone@optonline.net
Baskets of Distinction, (201) 656-5427, 1102 Washington Street
Yoga Ideas:
MIMI Kids Yoga, at the Sky Club. Email Lisa at lisa@mimikidsyoga.com for more information
Places to have a party:
In Hoboken:
Art Nest
Candy Shoppe
Club KO Kickboxing (reported, check with studio)
Creative Grove Studios
Devotion Yoga
Hoboken Golf
Hudson Athletic Club
Hudson Dance and Movement
Kidville
M Avery Design
Monroe Street Movement Space
Padilla Tae Kwon Do
Prime Time Early Learning Center
Romparoo
Smocks & Giggles
Symposia
Tiger Schulmann’s Karate
Urban Kitchen
Stevens University has a gym that they rent out. 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.
I saw this ad in the paper recently…. Hall for Rent, up to 275 people. 302 Monroe Street, call 201-653-1080. Please contact me if you have more info on this.
The Rue Building at 301 Garden Street just started renting their space. I’m looking for contact information, so if you have it, please email me at hfaadvertising@gmail.com.
Outside Hoboken:
American Girl, New York
Ben & Jerry’s, Edgewater
Edgewater Binghamton Racquet Club, Edgewater, (201) 945-9500
Made with Love, Bakery and Cafe, Jersey City (201) 850-3260
Bowling at Hudson Lanes, Jersey City
Bowl Rite Lanes, Union City
Edgewater Multiplex Cinemas, Edgewater (201) 840-0699
Edgewater Golf (mini golf) 201-840-4001
Kids at Work 102 W 14th Street and 6th Avenue, (NYC)
The Little Gym, Jersey City
Pizzeria Uno at Jersey City, (201) 395-9500
Wild @ Play, Jersey City (201) 333-4244
Sunny Side Academy, (201) 332-3022. (Port Liberte area). Contact sunnysidestaff@yahoo.com
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
