Albany Aqua Ducks & Trolleys
P.O. Box 446, Albany
462-(DUCK)3825
An amphibious tour company offering daily historic tours of Albany, which can be chartered for birthdays and special occasions.
Birthday on a budget
Children 4-12 ride for $17.50; adults are $29.50. Make a group reservation or join with others on a tour.
All-out bash
Charter one of two 42-seat Ducks for $998. Tours are approximately 90 minutes.
Bits, Bytes & Bots – Computer Adventures
533-8018
www.albanyny.bitsbytesbots.com
Provides fun technology education for children, including Lego robotics, videogame creation and stop-motion animated movie making.
Birthday on a budget
All parties are the same price: $225 for a two-hour Lego robotics party for up to 10 kids. Lego Mindstorm NXT robots provided.
Bumble Beads Boutique
620 Loudon Road, Latham
690-7896
Sells beads and more, including accessories, semi-precious stones. Beading accessories; as well as a newly expanded boutique offering giftware, accessories, jewelry and women’s clothing.
Birthday on a budget
At the Junior Jewel Box Party guests go home with a finished necklace they designed themselves. The cost is $16 per child.
All-out bash
The Night Owl Party “pajama” party is where kids decorate pillowcase and a necklace is our version of a “sleepover.” Little partygoers, might like ‘A Spot of Tea for Teddy and Me.’
The Children’s Museum of Science and Technology (CMOST)
250 Jordan Road, Troy
235-2120, www.CMOST.org
A hands-on science center in Tech Valley designed for kids and parents to explore, discover and imagine the world of science together.
Birthday on a budget
Explorer parties for up to 16 children are fun for all ages. Each party includes pizza, a private educator-led program and planetarium show.
All-out bash
CMOST goody boxes are available for $4.50 each and balloons are available for $1 each.
Daisy The Clown
928-9910,
[email protected], DaisyTheClown.org
An award-winning entertainer experienced at creating at-home birthday parties and community shows. A face painter, creative balloon artist, magician and more.
Birthday on a budget
Balloon animals or temporary tattoos, a short magic show and a few games is budget friendly and enjoyable for kids.
All-out bash
Can include face painting, the full magic show or whatever else appeals to the birthday child. Each party is uniquely planned, using the requests of the birthday child, their parents and their budget.
Drama Kids International
36 Graffin Drive, Latham
458-1313, www.dramakids.com/ny5,
An award-winning children’s drama program that can provide an hour’s worth of fun, creative, interactive drama activities on site.
Birthday on a budget
The cost for a party of up to12 children is $90, with an additional $5 per child for parties of 13 or more.
All-out bash
Drama Kids goody bags for each child are included for a base fee of $125!
Funplex Funpark
589 Columbia Turnpike, East Greenbush
www.funplexfunpark.com, 477-2651
An adventure park offering exciting attractions for kids of all ages, including go-karts, mini-golf, bumper boats, bouncy bounce, rock wall and batting cages.
Birthday on a budget
The Adventure Golf Party Package is $7.99 per child and includes a game of miniature golf, bankshot basketball, pizza, soda and ice cream cake.
All-out bash
All Access Party is $19.99 per child and includes pizza, soda and ice cream cake plus two hours of unlimited access to every attraction.
Mad Science of the Capital District
110 Bluebird Road, Fort Edward
373-2864; www.madscience.org/thecapitaldistrict
A science enrichment program that sparks the imagination with cool experiments and hands-on activities.
Birthday on a budget
The basic birthday party includes a 45- minute show and the opportunity for each child to make slime or silly putty to take home.
All-out bash
Additional upgrades, such as make your own bouncy balls and goody bags, are available.
Rollarama Skating Center, Inc.
2710 Hamburg St., Schenectady
355-2140, www.rollarama.com
A roller-skating rink with hardwood floor, game room, redemption center, concession stand and three different types of rental skates available: quad, inline and speed.
Birthday on a budget
A standard party is $120 for the birthday child and nine guests. Includes admission and rentals, food, ice cream and soda, as well as party hostess.
All-out bash
Private party package is $450 and includes private use of building for two hours for 40 guests including the birthday child. Food and game tokens are included.
Snip Its
2080 Western Ave., Guilderland
250-4320, www.snipits.com, facebook.com/SnipitsGuilderland
A children’s hair salon that also does spa services and birthday parties.
Birthday on a budget
The glamour party is $239 for up to eight girls. The girls dress up, pick an up-do, and they apply makeup then red carpet! Includes cake and juice.
All-out bash
Rent out the salon after hours and go from there Maybe it’s a mani/pedi, makeup, feathers and getting dressed up to walk the red carpet.
Tiny Tots Tea Room
1536 Crescent Road, A 1 B, Clifton Park
348-1050, www.TinyTotsTeaRoom.com
An indoor play cafe for all ages. Parents can relax while children use their imagination and play in our secure play area or princess room.
Birthday on a budget
All-inclusive playroom party includes any theme, food, drinks and cupcakes for 12 with a choice of face painting, nail painting, craft or dancing.
All-out bash
Princess, spa and diva parties are the grandest. Add-ons include Dove Chocolate Dipping Station, goodie bags and more.
Treasured Teas
330-1509, [email protected]
A dress-up tea party for girls in your home featuring a craft, pictures, games, dancing and set-up and clean up with four different themes to choose from.
Birthday on a budget
The basic party starts at $250 for 10.
All-out bash
Goodie bags and framed group photos are offered at an additional charge.
Zing-A-Gram Event Planning,
Entertainment and Balloons
P.O. Box 208 Slingerlands, 462-1703, www.zingagram.com, [email protected]
A party planning service that provides children’s party entertainment including costume performers, balloons and theme decor, custom centerpieces and personalized singing telegrams.
Birthday on a budget
All birthday party packages are budget friendly. Choose from children’s costume characters, balloon twister, face painter, inflatable bouncy bounce, pony ride with petting zoo.
All-out bash
The skies the limit! Choose a theme (carnival, safari, princess or pirate, for example) and they’ll develop it. They will help with every detail.
