Looking for a great place for a birthday party for your children on Long Island? Worried that you don’t have enough space in your house or apartment? Do you dread the hassle of cleaning up after the party’s over?
Then consider having your children’s birthday parties in a Long Island museum or other space. It can be a great experience for both you and the kids. Here’s a sampling of some of the great Long Island locations that can host birthday parties for your family.
You might also be interested in reading about Museum Sleepovers on Long Island.
Then consider having your children’s birthday parties in a Long Island museum or other space. It can be a great experience for both you and the kids. Here’s a sampling of some of the great Long Island locations that can host birthday parties for your family.
You might also be interested in reading about Museum Sleepovers on Long Island.
1. Ridder MiniArt Museum for Children
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
Plan your child’s party against a backdrop of exhibits of exquisite miniature dollhouse furnishings, and the nine-foot tall, five-foot wide mini castle.
Ridder MiniArt Museum for Children
at the Nassau County Museum of Art
One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor.
(516) 484-9338 extension 15
2. Cradle of Aviation Museum
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
You and your children can host a party with up to 25 guests in this wonderful museum that celebrates Long Island’s many contributions to the history of flight. Highlights include a tour of the museum, treasure hunt and a paper craft activity. Pizza and soft drinks will be served. Invitations and a party host are provided by the museum.
Learn more about the Cradle of Aviation museum.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
One Davis Avenue, Garden City
(516) 572-4066
3. Long Island Children’s Museum
Photo © Long Island Children's Museum
Have a fun party at this wonderful children’s museum. Choose from a number of themes for kids from ages 2 through 12. Children ages 2-5 can enjoy themes like Messy Merriment and TotSpot Party, while older kids, ages 5-12 can explore topics like Weird Science.
Learn more about the Long Island Children's Museum.
Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Avenue, Garden City
(516) 224-5871
4. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
This fun and educational museum is a center for research on Long Island geology and archaeology. Exhibits explain the Island’s geology and focus on the Native Americans who lived in this area. The preserve is a 62-acre stretch of glacial moraine with forests and meadows with hiking trails down to the shore, where plant fossils and clay were deposited here 70 million years ago at the end of the Age of Dinosaurs. Children can pick from three party themes: Discovering Dinosaurs for ages 4-7, a Native American Theme for ages 5-10 and a Nature Theme for ages 5-10.
Learn more about Garvies Point Museum and Preserve.
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
50 Barry Drive, Glen Cove
(516) 571-8010
5. Great Neck Arts Center
The GNAC can customize a birthday party for your child with themes like “Musical Me,” recommended for ages 1 to 3 years. It includes a musical activity, pizza and cake. For children ages 5+, there are other programs including a ceramics theme, dance, art or drama. Call for current prices. Great Neck Arts Center
113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
(516) 829-2570
6. Brightwaters Farms and Nursery
You can rent the Party Room with two party hostesses for two hours. Brightwater Farms provides plates, cups, napkins, goodie bag, invitations and more. Your child’s guests will enjoy pizza or chicken fingers, juice and a sheet cake. Choose from themes like Fun on the Farm, where children feed farm animals and enjoy a hayride and a visit to the Little Farmers Playground. Or opt for a Garden Tea Party, Giant Inflatables Play Party and more. Brightwaters Farms and Nursery
1624 Manatuck Boulevard, Bay Shore
(631) 665-5411 extension 2
7. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve
This 84-acre preserve offers five miles of marked trails that meander through oaks forests with tranquil ponds and streams. Over 170 species of birds including ruby-throated hummingbirds fly through this natural area. The museum features exhibits about animals and Long Island’s ecology, and also has interactive activities for the kids. Birthday parties can only be arranged on weekends. Tackapausha Museum and Preserve
Washington Avenue (between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway), Seaford
(516) 571-7443
8. White Post Farms
Children will be thrilled to invite their friends to a White Post Farms party, where guests get to ride real ponies. Children will also get to hand-feed or bottle-feed animals. Parties are available all year long. During warm weather, parties are held outdoors, but the farm features heated rooms for chilly winter days, and in case of rain, there’s an indoor pony riding area. Ask about their discounted prices for weekday parties. White Post Farms
250 Old Country Road, Melville
(631) 351-9373
9. Party with the Long Island Ducks
If your child’s birthday falls on a date during baseball season, take up to 10 guests to watch the Long Island Ducks play in Citibank Park in Central Islip. The birthday party package includes 10 box seats, Ducks souvenir logo baseballs, one baseball autographed by a Ducks player, and more.For more information contact the group sales department at (631) 940-3825, or visit the Long Island Ducks website.
10. Atlantis Marine World
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
Treat your child to an Atlantis Marine World’s Aquatic Birthday Party, which includes a tour of the sprawling aquarium, a party room with party host, reserved seating at the Sea Lion Show, unlimited rides on the Submarine Simulator and Discovery Tower and more. Parties can be customized with add-ons including a cruise on their tour boat (May through October.) Themed parties include the Reptile Slither-bration and more.
Learn about ecological cruises on the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat.
Atlantis Marine World
Main Street, Riverhead
For birthday party information, call (631) 208-9200, extension 186
Learn about ecological cruises on the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat.
Atlantis Marine World
Main Street, Riverhead
For birthday party information, call (631) 208-9200, extension 186
