Many grateful parents have discovered New Jersey venues that host birthday parties.
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Turning a year older is exciting for children. For a child, birthdays mean parties, cake, gifts, and a lot of excitement. However, for parents, a birthday party often means hours of planning, clean-up, and hassle. There are many locations in New Jersey that do all of the work associated with a birthday party for the parent, so he can focus on making memories with his child.
Somerset Patriots TD Bank Ballpark
TD Bank Ballpark is located in Bridgewater, and is home to the Somerset Patriots minor league baseball team. Birthday parties are held during baseball games and feature a serenade of "Happy Birthday" by the crowd as the child of honor stands on the field. The birthday child's name is also displayed on the scoreboard, and he receives a t-shirt and signed baseball. Ten upper-box tickets are also supplied with the birthday package, and food, beverages, and adult tickets may be purchased for an additional fee.
JAM-Nastics
JAM-Nastics is located inside Powerhouse Gym in Bridgewater. JAM-Nastics is an air-conditioned gym that features gymnastics, tumbling, and dance. Birthday parties can be held on Saturday or Sunday for up to 15 children. Party packages include one hour of play in the gym and 30 minutes in the party room to eat cake and open presents. The price also includes age-appropriate games that are led by JAM-Nastics staff, invitations, decorations, pizza for 15 children, and paper products. Complete set-up and clean-up is done by JAM-Nastics staff.
Kidnetic
Kidnetic is an indoor playground located in Montville. Birthday parties can be held at their location any day of the week. Several themed party packages are available, with themes such as transportation, safari, space, and cheerleading. All packages include one hour of structured and open play in the playground and 45 minutes in a private party room to eat cake and open presents. Packages also include pizza, drinks, and dessert for all guests, all paper products, a t-shirt for the child of honor, and a souvenir photo of everyone in attendance.
New Jersey Children's Museum
The New Jersey Children's Museum, located in Paramus, offers birthday parties with a variety of themes, including fire trucks, dinosaurs, princesses, construction vehicles, and more. The museum holds parties for up to 15 children. After a theme is selected, parents are provided with invitations and stickers for each guest. The party cost includes the use of the private party room for one hour, one slice of pizza per child, all paper products, cupcakes, and juice.
Bridgewater Sports Arena
Your athletic child will enjoy having her birthday party at the Bridgewater Sports Arena, located in Paramus. At least 10 children must be present to host a party at Bridgewater. Children have the chance to select a party theme including laser tag, hockey, skating, or "soft play" for children under nine years old. All packages include invitations, soft drinks, pizza, paper products, ice cream cake or cupcakes, a balloon centerpiece, a gift for the birthday child, and 12 tokens per child.
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