Planning a Party? Then Check Out Our New and Improved NYC Kids' Party Guide

They say nothing is certain but death and taxes, but they forgot one: birthdays. Every year they come, whether you celebrate them or not. Of course, kids live for their birthdays (my daughter's been counting down the days until she turns six since the day she turned five!), and that kind of excitement and anticipation can put a lot of pressure on parents.
But there's no reason to stress. We've got the scoop on how to throw a memorable party, whether you're a DIYer who hosts every bash at home, or the kind of parent who prefers to pay someone else to do all the work.
After years of writing about parties, we've compiled our favorite posts onto one page. Plus we've added a super-cool Party Planner tool, which allows you to search for venues and entertainers by theme.
Read on for a sampling of what you'll find in our new-and-improved New York City Kids' Birthday Party Ideas Guide.
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New York City is filled with party places. In fact, there are so many choices, just picking one is a daunting task. We've got lots of suggestions, including:
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7 Party Places for Preschoolers
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Zoo Parties
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Craft Parties
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Gymnastics Parties
- Party Places in Queens and Staten Island
We've also launched our Party Planner at the bottom of the Guide. Browse venues and entertainers by theme. We realize there aren't a ton of options at the moment, but we'll be adding listings on an ongoing basis.
For DIYers: You want to do the party yourself but need a little inspiration? No problem! We've got info on throwing theme parties, including:
Plus, we've got tips on hosting a party in a small apartment and first birthday party ideas.
Happy planning!
About the Author

Raven is a writer, editor, performer and mom, who was born and bred in NYC, just like her husband, her mother and now, her daughter. As a writer, she's contributed articles to New York Magazine, Time Out New York, The Village Voice, the New York Post, TV Guide, Better Homes and Gardens, iVillage, AOL TV and Moviefone, Parents.com, and worked as an in-house editor for ParentsConnect.com and TimeOutKids.com. As a performer, she's appeared on many downtown stages (sometimes even for pay!), a couple of obscure films and TV shows, and The Maury Povich Show as a female drag queen. She's also the founder of Hot Mama Burlesque, the world's only all-moms burlesque show. After being the NYC editor from March 2011-March 2015, she is now happy to just be a blogger as she pursues additional writing opportunities.