There are so many interesting places in Bergen County where you can host your child’s birthday party that many of us don’t know about. Here are just a few that older children will enjoy. All of these places come recommended by moms in Bergen County. In fact, I’ve been to a few of them with my kids and the parties were amazing! If you have any other places that you’d like to share I’d love to hear about them.
· The Buehler Challenger and Science Center, Bergen Community College, Paramus Road, Paramus, 201-251-8589: Do you have a budding astronaut who would love to fly into space? The Buehler Challenger and Science Center on the campus of Bergen Community College can accommodate groups of 12-18, grade five to adult. This abbreviated version of the Full Mission includes one-hour of training and a one-hour flight…a great way to experience the excitement of being an Astronaut! http://www.bcsc.org/mainpage.htm
· CMEK ALLSTARS, Piermont Athletic Club, 50 Piermont Road, Cresskill, 201-927-3027: CMEK can host a sports party for your child and their friends: dodgeball, basketball and more! http://Cmek.com/
· The Craft Lounge, 324 Broad Ave, Leonia, 201-944-3311: The Craft Lounge’s studio can accommodate a party of up to 12 children and will make your child’s birthday a special event. Everything from sewing to soapmaking, to scrapbooking, to knitting and so much more! http://thecraftlounge.com/private-parties/
· Chocolate, Etc., 382 Main Street, Wyckoff, 201-891-3711: Children paint with different color chocolates in molds and make bite size pieces of chocolate, chocolate lollipops and rice crispy clusters. They can also make and build a candy house. http://www.chocolateetc.com/parties/index.html
· Sweet & Sassy, 216 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, 201-670-0123: Spa party, princess party, pajama party, cheerleading party, you name it. Sweet & Sassy is a birthday girl’s dream come true! http://www.sweetandsassy.com/
· Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, 443 Van Nostrand Ave, Englewood, 201-567-1265: Members can have their child’s birthday party at the Nature Center where you can choose from the following types of parties: Seasonal Nature Hike; Team Challenge Extravaganza; It’s a Water World After All; Nature Scavenger Hunt; Insect Interview; and Meet the Critters. http://www.flatrockbrook.org/rentals/parties.html
· Tenafly Nature Center, 313 Hudson Ave, Tenafly, 201-568-6093: Like Flat Rock Brook Nature Center, members can host a child’s birthday party here. Party themes range from Apple Cider and planting parties, to Animal Presenter Parties, to Dinosaur Presenter Parties. You can even add on a campfire! http://www.tenaflynaturecenter.org/birthdays.html
· Abma’s Farm, 700 Lawlin Ave, Wyckoff 201-891-0278: Have a birthday on a working farm! See the animals, learn about the healthy foods grown on the farm. Abma’s is taking reservations for “Build a Barnyard Friend Birthday Party.” http://www.abmasfarm.com/
· Color Me Mine, 254 E. Ridgewood Ave, Ridgewood, 201-612-3320: Kids create a ceramic piece, paint and decorate it, and take it home. http://www.ridgewood.colormemine.com/
· Bogota Mini Golf, 30 Cross Street, Bogota, 201-489-2400: Indoor mini golf, pizza and birthday cake! Kids will love having their party here! http://www.bogotagolfcenter.com/miniaturegolf.htm
· Little Scoops, 326 Harrington Ave, Closter, 201-768-6900: Play games, eat, dance and make your own ice cream sundaes in the old fashioned ice cream parlor! http://www.littlescoops.com/
· Lovey’s Pizzeria, 211 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, 201-288-1606: Kids get a chance to make their own pizza in a real pizzeria and then eat it! I’ve been to a party here and kids have a ball! http://www.wood-ridge.com/loveys/
