Places & Spaces

516. OEveryone loves to party! Below is a listing of places + spaces for showers, baptism receptions and other private parties. Each spot has been recommended by a local mama and a * means its a PW Mama fav. If you have a favorite place, space, entertainer or vendor that you think other mamas would enjoy, please send me an email and let me know.

Arts + Crafts

AR Workshop

273 Main Street, Port Washington, New York
https://www.arworkshop.com/portwashington/

Birthday parties with specialized crafts (that are SUPER cute!) and cookie decorating.  See website for details.

Haven Art

172 Main Street, Port Washington, New York
www.havenart.net

A number of party options for kids 2+ including tutus and super hero capes, hats and scarves, t-shirts, tote bags, pillows, beading, scrapbooking, clay, mosaic, and more. See website for details.

 

Krafty Hands

Great and Syosset,  New York
www.funcraftny.com

Party packages include combining arts & crafts with dancing, games and other fun filled activities. Great for children and adults of all ages!

SoulShine Art Studio

146 Main Street, Port Washington, New York

Private parties for children (and adults).

The Sandbox Playspace

51 Gibson Ave, Huntington, NY
516.421.1600 | www.sandboxplayspace.com

Appropriate for children 5 and under, Sandbox offers mommy + me and separation classes, birthday parties and open play in a beautifully designed modern play space.

Cooking

California Pizza Kitchen

1256 Old Country Rd, Westbury, NY
516.683.3338 | www.cpk.com

This chain restaurant is also a great party venue for kids! Make-Your-Own Pizza activitiy for the whole gang and enjoy CPKids Meal and dessert for every child. Kids love it and super affordable!

Chocolate Works

346 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY
www.chocolateworks.com/manhasset| 516.627.2340

Become a “chocolatier” for the day! Make delicious chocolate creations on their 20 ft conveyor belt machine, mold and decorate chocolate to take home, and much more!

 

Better With Icing LI NY

Port Washington, NY
Instagram @betterwithicingliny | cakebytheoceanmaui@yahoo.com

Heather brings cookie decorating to your event venue or home!

 

 

 

Music

Bach2Rock

1015 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, New York
www.b2music.com/portwashington

Party venue for kids ages 4 and up where they can have a 2 hour jam/recording session, a karaoke party, or a Rock City party which allows kids to explore rock ‘n’ roll instruments up close and learn simple rhythms. See website for details.

The Sandbox Playspace

51 Gibson Ave, Huntington, NY
516.421.1600 | www.sandboxplayspace.com

Appropriate for children 5 and under, Sandbox offers mommy + me and separation classes, birthday parties and open play in a beautifully designed modern play space.

Drop-In Play

Movement

*Bounce! Trampoline Sports

310 Michael Dr., Syosset, NY
516.762.1300 | www.bounceonit.com

Bounce Jr. Area for ages 2 – 6 and larger area for ages 6+, Bounce offers open play, fitness classes, multiple foam pits, enormous open jump court, slam dunk basketball, trampoline dodgeball, indoor trampoline bungee jumps and more!

Active Kidz

200 Robbins Lane, Jericho, New York
www.activekidzlongisland.com

Fun for toddlers and up. Party packages include Adventure Maze or Toddler Center, Inflatable Fun Zone, Glow in the Dark Dance Fun, or Laser Tag. See website for details.

Danceworks

21 Yennicock Avenue, Port Washington, New York
www.danceworksny.com

Owned by Port Mom and dancer, Trish Gargani, this dance center offers classes for students of all ages, starting at 2-3. Classes include: mommy & me, hip hop/jazz, ballet, tap, pointe, and lyrical music theatre. See website for details.

Dreamnastics

38 Great Neck Road, Great Neck New York
www.dreamnastics.com

Great facility babies and toddlers where kids can climb, bounce, swing, and more. See website for details.

North Shore Gymnastics

102 Harbor Road, Port Washington, New York
www.nsgymnasticspw.com

Organized games, activities, and obstacle course. Includes bouncing on tremendous trampoline and tumble-track. See website for details.

 

NXT GEN Fitness/Parisi

2 Channel Drive, Port Washington, New York
www.nxtgenfitness.com

Host a fun, physical party at NXT Gen’s state of the art sports training facility that gets your kids moving! Staff will work with your child’s preferences to pick activities just for them.

Om Sweet Om

12 Irma Avenue, Port Washington, New York
www.omsweetomyoga.com

Kids parties for your mini yogi includes special themes (25 kids max). See website for details.

Port Washington Skating Center

70 Seaview Blvd, Port Washington, NY
www.pwskating.com | 516.484.6800

Indoor ice skating rink with parties available for “general session” or “private parties” where you can rent out the entire rink. See website for details.

Progressive Gymnastics

2200 Marcu Avenue, New Hyde Park, New York
www.progressivegymnastics.com

Parties that feature gymnastics, cheerleading, dancing, rockclimbing, jumping rope, crafts, and more. See website for details.

Pump It Up

225 Community Drive, Suite 250, Great Neck, New York
www.pumpitupparty.com

Inflatables and special themes. See website for details.

The Little Gym of Roslyn

32 Glen Cove Road, Greenvale, New York
www.thelittlegym.com

Kids parties for 1 – 12 year olds. Games, music, fun activities and more. See website for details.

The Sandbox Playspace

51 Gibson Ave, Huntington, NY
516.421.1600 | www.sandboxplayspace.com

Appropriate for children 5 and under, Sandbox offers mommy + me and separation classes, birthday parties and open play in a beautifully designed modern play space.

Drop-In Play

Unlimited Sports Action

102 Harbor Road, Port Washington, New York
www.unlimitedsportsaction.com

Choose your child’s favorite sport and host a party in Unlimited Sports Action’s climate controlled state-of-the-art turf field. Parties come supplied with pizza, cakes, drinks for kids, paper goods, invitations, and a dedicated staff of party professionals. See website for details.

World Tae Kwon Do

19 Main Street, Port Washington, New York
www.portwtkd.com/taekwondo/

Kids will learn basics of Tae Kwon Do training and also take part in other games and activities for birthday parties. See website for details.

Nature & SCience

Alley Pond Environmental Center

228-06 Northern Boulevard, Douglaston, New York
www.alleypond.com

Parties for ages 2 to 12 years. Includes an indoor, age-appropriate discussion about nature and handling of live animals, a guided nature walk on the trails, and a nature-themed game to play or craft to make and take home. See website for details.

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum

279 Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, New York
www.cshwhalingmuseum.org

The museum hosts unique learning birthday parties throughout the year where guests play games, have fun with crafts, and rotate through activity stations, all lead by a seasoned museum educator. Go on a treasure hunt in a Pirate Party, decorate tiaras in a Mermaid Party, or hunt for real shark tooth fossils in a Shark Party – and more! See website for details.

Long Island Children’s Musuem

11 Davis Avenue, Garden City, New York
www.licm.org

Parties for ages 2 – 12. Party themes utilize the museum’s popular exhibits and feature: TotSpot Party, Messy Merriment, Sotry Art, Museum Adventure, Happy Bug Day!, Weird Science, and Spy School. See website for details.

Science Museum of Long Island

1526 Plandome Road, Manhasset, New York
www.smli.org

Parties for children 3+. Themes include discovering dinos, science magic, kitchen chemistry, slime, goo and ooze, the scientits’ laboratory and more. Parties include 45 muinutes of hand-on science fun led by a teacher and 45 minutes of eating and celebrating with a party assistant. See website for details.

White Post Farms

250 Old Country Road, Melville, New York
www.whitepostfarms.com

All parties include admission to the White Post Farms Animal Farm, a pony ride for each child, hand bottle feeding of baby animals and more. See website for details.

Everything Else

Adventureland Amusement Park

2245 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, New York
www.adventureland.us

Each outdoor party package includes one hour of unlimited riding on all rides in the outdoor amusement park and one hour of eating time. Please see website for details.

Baville Adventure Park

2245 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, New York
www.bayvilleadventurepark.com

Party packages include 3 attractions, pizza, beverage and invitations. Customizable options, like ice cream sundaes, VIP seating, adult food platters and beverages are also available. Please see website for details.

Bow Tie Cinemas

Manhasset, and Great Neck, New York
www.bowtiecinemas.com/connect/theater-rentals/birthday-parties/

Various party options to rent out theater or rope off birthday VIP seating.

Darlings + Divas

65 Merrick Rd, Amityville, NY
www.darlingsanddivas.com

Spa, princess, tea parties and more at their Amityville location or the option to bring the party to you!

 

DogAbility Center

Syosset, New York
www.dogabilitycenter.org | 516.387.0066

DogAbility Center, a local nonprofit offering interactions with specially trained dogs and dog therapists, offers a 90-minute Pooch Party that lets children spend an hour with gentle, affectionate service dogs as they ride wagons, jump through hoops, run through tunnels, and play tug-of-war, then retire to a party room for pizza and cake.

Dolphin Bookshop

299 Main Street, Port Washington, New York
www.thedolphinbookshop.com | 516.767.2650

This quaint neighborhood bookshop offers “story time” parties with several different (and customizable) theme options. For older kids, rent out the cafe and bring in your own entertainment – cookie decorating, crafts, and more. Call for details.

Firefighters Museum

Charles Lindbergh Avenue; Garden City, New York
www.cradleofaviation.org| 516.572.0560

A fun option for tots that love fire trucks, parties include: firefighter’s museum tour, paper craft activity, pizza & soft drinks, invitations and paper goods. For an additional fee, you can add on admission to the X-Ride Theater or carousel rides. Call for details.

Fun Craft

Locations in Great Neck and Jericho, New York
www.funcraftparties.net

Family owned and operated, Fun Craft offers all-inclusive birthdays that combite arts and crafts, dancing, and other fun filled activities. Themes include: pirate party, wild & wacky, pajama party, silly science, stuff-a-pet and more. See website for details.

Long Island Ducks Baseball

3 Court House Drive, Central Islip, New York
www.liducks.com

The Duck’s are Long Island’s minor league baseball team. Party packages (offered during game season) include box seats, “Happy Birthday” sung by the fans, birthday child’s name announced on loud speaker, pizza party in the picnic area and more. Please see website for details.

 

Momo’s Clubhouse

140 Eileen Way, Syosset, New York
www.momosclubhouse.com

Beaaaaaaautiful contemporary open concept play space that’s a breath of fresh air for parents and so fun for little ones! Plenty of different themed and customizable party options.  See website for details.

Nunley’s Carousel

Charles Lindbergh Boulevard (“Museum Row”), Garden City, New York
www.cradleofaviation.org/nunleys.html

Historic Carousel in Garden City’s Museum Row. Theme’s include Carousel Party, Wizard of Oz Party, Princess Party, Rough Riders Party and more. See website for details.

Once Upon a Treetop

151 Dupont Street, Plainview, New York
www.onceuponatreetop.com

Each 90-minute party includes one hour of supervised fun in its little city and a variety of special themes to choose from. See website for details.

Parent Resource Center

232 Main Street #4, Port Washington, New York
www.parentresource.org

Use the PRC’s classrooms, kitchen, equipment and supplies. A PRC staffer will help set up and clean up. You provide paper goods, refreshhments, entertainment, and favors. See website for details.

Skudin Surf

Long Beach, New York
www.skudinsurf.com

Surf parties available for older kids – adults. Pricey, at $45 – $65 per person, but fun for a very special occasion and just a few friends. See website for details.

Slots-A-Lot Raceway

1100 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, New York
www.slotsalot.net

Kids can enjoy an hour of racing professional slot cars and an hour to eat and party. Different packages available. See website for details.

The Little Ladies Club

246 W Old Country Rd, Hicksville, NY 11801
www.thelittleladiesclub.com | 516.939.2582

The Little Ladies Club offers makeover, fashion show, and little princess themed birthday parties.

The Sandbox Playspace

51 Gibson Ave, Huntington, NY
516.421.1600 | www.sandboxplayspace.com

Appropriate for children 5 and under, Sandbox offers mommy + me and separation classes, birthday parties and open play in a beautifully designed modern play space.

Drop-In Play

Willis Hobbies

300 Willis Avenue, Mineola, New York
www.willishobbies.com

Kids can enjoy racing on their 8-lane 1/24th scale professional slot car track. See website for details.

Wood Kingdom

111 Milbar Blvd, Farmingdale, NY 11735
www.woodkingdomwest.com | 631.845.3804

90 minute birthday parties in a private playground with a magic show. Party enhancers available.