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Great Kids' Birthday Party Places in NJ

1. Branchburg Sports Complex — Branchburg

This spot has wonderful options for active kids. Whether your child wants to have a sports party, challenge friends to laser tag, or climb through the multi-story play maze, your group is bound to have a great time. Pizza and cupcakes are included in party packages as well as arcade time for the kids. Packages start at $400 for a dozen guests.

2. Catch Air — Hasbrouck Heights, Paramus

At Catch Air, kids will climb, slide, jump, crawl, and play in the large play structure and ball gun area. Parties are about 2 hours with 80 minutes of playtime and 40 minutes in the party room. All parties include a party host and some packages include pizza and ice cream cups. Packages start from about $40 per person for 10 people. 

3. Liberty Science Center  — Jersey City

Get discounted admission for your group and enjoy all the STEM activities and fun exhibits that LSC has to offer. For food, options include pizza, chicken tenders, or a buffet with pasta and chicken entrees.

4. Rock 'N Air — East Brunswick

If trampolines, stunts, obstacle courses, and bouldering sound like good options for your group, then your guests will have a blast at Rock 'N Air. You can also add options like the zip line, rock climbing, and the ropes course for even more fun. Packages start at $500 for up to 10 guests and include pizza, drinks, and trampoline socks.

5. Slime Factory — Edison 

Located at Menlo Park Mall, The Slime Factory is perfect for kids who love to get their hands a little dirty for the sake of a craft. Parties start with snacks and drinks, and then kids will spend time making and decorating their own slime. Kids will end the party at the Slime Pool, a unique sensory experience for the hands. Pricing depends on the day of your party and how many guests you'll host. 

6. Skyzone — Statewide

Host a high-energy, action-packed party at Skyzone and your guests can enjoy an epic trampoline playground, a ninja course, dodgeball, and more. Bring your own food, or choose a package that includes pizza and drinks.

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7. The Great Story — Ridgefield, South Hackensack

Your little guests can visit all the different fun pretend play zones like the salon and kitchen, jump on the trampolines, or hop in the ball pool. Weekday parties start at $500. 

8. Imagine That! — Florham Park

Play pretend on the fire engine, do a craft, go down the slides, or build with giant soft blocks at Imagine That! Party packages start at $500 for 10 kids and include an hour in the party room with your choice of kids' foods (including pizza, a hot dog, chicken nuggets, pancakes, or mini bagels). For an extra fee, you can add on an activity like a puppet show, cupcake decorating, or a dance party.

10. Village Tree House — Hoboken

Village Tree House is great for parties because your group will have exclusive use of the facility for 2 hours. One package comes with cupcakes and decorations while the other is BYO (which is handy for picky eaters). Packages start at $425 for 12 children.

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Play Away parties include pizza, cupcakes, and plenty of playtime. 

9. Play Away — Hackettstown

Choose a basic party or a themed party and treat guests to 2 hours of fun (45 minutes of play, 30 minutes for food, 45 minutes of play). Pizza, juice, and cupcakes are included with either package, though the themed package includes a sandwich tray and some other extras like return admission passes for the birthday child. Packages start at $500 for 12 children.

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11. Bowlero — Statewide

With a black-light bowling party at Bowlero, older kids and teens can kick back and enjoy 2 hours of bowling plus some delicious eats. Food is served buffet style next to your lane and includes two or three entrees (like pizza, wings, mozzarella sticks, and soft pretzels) plus one or two sides, depending on your package. 

12. Funplex — East Hanover, Mount Laurel

This party destination is great because there are lots of options. Choose a package with unlimited rides, bowling, or extreme experiences (Unlimited Lazer Tag, Go Karts, Free Video Game Play, and 3 VR Games). Food is included in birthday packages. For summer babies, you can opt for a Splashplex party, which includes all-day admission to the waterpark.

13. The Gravity Vault — Statewide

For active teens, climbing gyms are a perfect choice for hosting parties. At The Gravity Vault, partygoers will suit up and enjoy 1.5 hours of climbing plus time in a private room for food. Depending on the location, you can add on augmented reality climbing with games.

14. iPlay America — Freehold

This boardwalk-inspired indoor playspace has some great party activities to pick from that teens will love. Options include laser tag, rides, video games, Go-Karts, and more. Ask about ways to customize your party, too.

15, Top Golf — Statewide

You don't need to be a golfing expert to have a great party at Topgolf. Enjoy two hours of play at the golf bay and get your choice of party platters (burgers and corn dogs or boneless wings and quesadillas).

16. K1 Speed — Cinnaminson

For a thrilling party, groups of 8 or more tweens/teens can participate in a 12-lap qualifying race followed by a 14-lap final event race. Junior racers must be at least 48 inches. Packages start at $55/person.

17. Yestercades — Metuchen, Red Bank, Somerville, Westfield

Kick back on the couches and play video games or enjoy the classic arcade games and pinball machines. Two-hour parties start at about $260-300 for 15 guests and include unlimited video games. Add on pizza and soda for an additional cost. 

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