Capital District YMCA
Locations Across the Capital Region
(518) 869-3500
www.CDYMCA.org
Description: From sports to pool parties, children will love celebrating their birthday at the Y. Rain or shine, your party will be a hit. Enjoy private party space as caring staff lead children in fun games.
Not a member of the Y? Not a problem. All are welcome! Call to learn more or book a party. There are many options to choose, from pool to gym to camp-themed parties.
Club Scientific
15 Plymouth St., Colonie
(518) 479-9888
Colonie.ClubScientific.com
Description: At a Club Scientific party, your child and their friends will have a blast as they get inspired and get experimenting. With several themes to choose from, guests are sure to have a great time.
Parties staring at $225 include: exciting science lessons led by enthusiastic staffers, a science demonstration and a make-and-take project for guests; Club Scientific Lab invitations upon request, and a special gift for the birthday child, including a science project and T-shirt. Additional party options include party supplies, food, snacks and drinks, or science party gift bags (includes science toys and experiments, treats and other party theme items.) Add a face painter or a balloon artist to decorate the space in your theme and entertain children before or after the science experiment.
Drama Kids International
36 Graffin Drive, Latham
(518) 4581313
www.dramakids.com
Description: Our parties are fast-paced and fun, and make for a dramatically different birthday experience. High-energy, experienced instructors engage children for an hour’s worth of fun, creative, interactive drama activities, at your home or wherever the party is being held.
The cost for a party of up to 12 children is $90, with an additional $5 per child for parties of 13 or more. Drama Kids goody bags for each child will be included for a base fee of $125.
Funplex Funpark
589 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush
(518) 477-2651
www.funplexfunpark.com
Description: Funplex Funpark offers outrageous outdoor fun in the Capital District. Go-Karts, Mini-Golf, Bouncy Bounce, Bungee Trampoline, Bumper Boats and Rock Wall are just some of the attractions. Located just 10 minutes from Albany, there is so much fun for everyone.
The Adventure Golf Party Package is $7.99 plus tax per child. Each child receives one game of miniature golf, soda, popcorn, pizza, ice cream cake and toy from the Treasure Chest. The birthday child also receives a Funplex T-shirt. The All Access Party Package is $22.99 plus tax per child. It includes two hours of unlimited attractions for each child plus soda, popcorn, pizza, ice cream cake and a toy from the Treasure Chest. The birthday child also receives a Funplex T-shirt.
Howe Caverns
255 Discovery Drive, Howes Cave
(518) 296-8900
www.howecaverns.com
Description: Howe Caverns the largest show cave in the northeast. Journey 156 feet below the earth’s surface to explore a 6 million-year-old cave including an underground boat ride. Return to the surface and challenge yourself on our Zip Line, Rock Wall, Ropes Course, Air Jumper and H2OGO Ball.
Choose from three party adventures: You’re a Gem, Rock-On or Little Miner. We provide fun, pizza and fountain drinks. You provide the birthday child and the birthday cake.
KidzArt
15 Plymouth Street, Colonie
(518) 479-9888
Colonie.KidzArt.com
Description: KidzArt offers a colorful alternative to traditional birthday parties. Everyone leaves with their own masterpiece to treasure. Host a party at our studio or your home. We’ll handle the prep and clean up, plus provide all the supplies. Our enthusiastic art specialists will lead the non-stop art and imagination action!
Parties start at $150 and are based on the materials and number of guests.
Parties at our studio off you additional time with your guests while we do all the prep and clean up for you.
miSci, Museum of Innovation and Science
15 Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady
(518) 3827890
www.misci.org
Description: MiSci is the Capital Region’s premier science center, inspiring visitors of all ages to celebrate science, invention, and imagination. The museum explores the area’s rich technological heritage through hands-on exhibits and interactive programs at its high-definition, full-dome digital Suit-Bueche Planetarium, Challenger Learning Center and the Dudley Observatory.
The birthday party package is $250 for the first 10 children and 10 adults. Parties include two hours in a private party room, 20-minute planetarium show, educator-led hands-on activity of your choice and time in the museum galleries. Each child in the party receives a goody bag provided by the museum.
Spotted Zebra Learning Center
26 Computer Drive East, Albany
(518) 438-4800
www.spottedzebra.org
Description: The Spotted Zebra Learning Center and the Bizzy Beez Activity Center provide an incredible opportunity for all children to experience the joy of play. This organization hosts birthday parties in a multi-sensory environment where kids of all ages can move, touch and swing their way through different settings.
The 90-minute birthday party includes a maximum 12 children; $10 per child for each additional child. All birthday parties include a party theme of your choice, pizza and juice, set up, clean up, and everything in between, and plenty of fun for all.
From planning to execution, our staff will bring your child’s dream party to reality. Our all-out-bash includes invitations, cupcakes, party bags, set design for your child’s party theme and most importantly – a whole lot of fun!
Zing-A-Gram, Inc.
P.O. Box 208, Delmar
(518) 462-1703
www.Zing-A-Gram.com
Description: Zing-A-Gram is a full service event planning, entertainment and balloon company for all ages. We specialize in providing popular children’s characters, mimes, magicians, clowns, singing telegrams, balloon twisters, face painters, costume balloon deliveries, as well as on site balloon decorating.
Theme birthday party packages are the most budget friendly and offer the best value. They include a party entertainer or costume character, a balloon decorator to set up your choice of balloon centerpieces, balloon arch or theme balloon sculpture. Call or email [email protected] for pricing.
Zing-A-Gram Event Planning will provide just the right mix of entertainment and balloons and will assist you with choosing just the right caterer for your child’s next birthday party.
