Birthday party places for kids in New York City

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Uno’s Chicago Grill 423 Columbus Ave between 80th and 81st Sts (212-595-4700, unos.com). Subway: B, C to 81st St–Museum of Natural History; 1 to 79th St. $12.99 per kid plus $50 room rental fee.
This Windy City staple encourages kids to set aside their allegiance to New York–style slices and make their own deep-dish ’za, then wash it down with an ice cream sundae. Arts-and-crafts activities are also held. Partygoers get aprons and hats to take home.

Uno’s Chicago Grill 220 E 86th St between Second and Third Aves (212-472-5656, unos.com) Subway: 4, 5, 6 to 86th St. $12.99 per kid plus $50 room rental fee.
This Windy City staple encourages kids to set aside their allegiance to New York–style slices and make their own deep-dish ’za, then wash it down with an ice cream sundae. Arts-and-crafts activities are also held. Partygoers get aprons and hats to take home.

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Van Cortlandt House Museum Broadway at W 246th St (718-543-3344, vancortlandthouse.org). Travel: take the Bx9 bus to 244th St. Prices start at $150 for up to ten kids; $15 for each additional child.
Do the time warp this year with the Museum’s colonial-themed birthday bashes. Kids can play old-time games, experience life as one of George Washington’s soldiers or attend tea at the Manor House. Parties last two hours and are led by an instructor in Colonial garb. Parents can bring their own food and cake, or the Museum can provide it for an additional charge.

Victorian Gardens at Wollman Rink W 59th St at Sixth Ave (212-982-2229, victoriangardensnyc.com). Subway: N, R, W to Fifth Ave–59th St. Prices start at $38 per kid on weekdays for groups of up to 15 kids; $45 per kid on weekends.
For classic summertime-only fun, try a party at this seasonal amusement park. Parties include unlimited rides, an hour of private seating in the picnic area, food, cookies, beverages, party favors, party host, paper goods and one free adult admission per child. Seating in an air-conditioned tent is available for an additional fee.

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Watch Me Grow NYC
• 162 W 72nd St between Columbus and Amsterdam Aves (212-721-5220, watchmegrownyc.com). Subway: B, C, 1, 2, 3 to 72nd St. $600 for up to 15 kids.
• 361 E 19th St at First Ave (212-721-5220, watchmegrownyc.com). Subway: 6 to 23rd St, L to First Ave. $600 for up to 15 kids.
Parties are conducted by instructors from Elliott in the Park, a gym that combines movement science with child development theory in its teaching approach. The party consists of EP activities and games. Parents provide the cake, food and beverages.

Weaving Hand Studio 320 2nd St between Fourth and Fifth Aves, Park Slope, Brooklyn (718-369-0222, weavinghand.com). Subway: M, R to Union St. $250 for up to eight kids; $25 for each additional kid up to ten children.
Kids learn basic loom weaving techniques and make a creation of their own to take home. Parents supply food, drinks, cake and party decorations.

West Side YMCA 5 W 63rd St at Central Park West (pool parties: 212-875-4195, rooftop parties: 212-875-4117; ymcanyc.org). Subway: A, C, B, D, 1 to 59th St–Columbus Circle. Starts at $650 for 20 kids.
The West Side Y’s rooftop playground is available for parties of up to 20 guests. The hosts have to supply all the food and paper goods, but it’s worth it for the outstanding views. Their pool is available on weekends; certified lifeguards included.

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Yarntopia 74 Amsterdam Ave at 108th St (212-316-9276, yarntopianyc.com). Subway: B, C, 1 to 110th St–Cathedral Pkwy. Call for pricing.
Crafty kids learn to knit or crochet a creation to take home, such as a scarf or iPod cozy. The birthday kid and family can put together a knitting goody bag for an additional fee. Booking at least two weeks in advance is required.

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