GREAT PLACES TO HAVE CHILDREN'S BIRTHDAY PARTIES IN BERGEN COUNTY

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/