The Party’s On at these Hunterdon Hot Spots!
Keeping a group of children occupied for even an hour can be a challenge for the most enthusiastic parent. Add some birthday cake and sugary drinks, and well, you just may have a headache when your child’s friends leave. So why not share the load with these party places that have a slew of creative ways to keep your child and his or her friends entertained?

For the Kid with No End of Energy

Hunterdon County YMCA

144 West Woodschurch Road
Flemington NJ
908-782-1030
www.hcymca.org

With 11 themes to choose from, parties include one hour of activities in half of the gym or pool with two birthday hosts and culminates with 30 minutes of party time for food and drinks in the party room. Packages start at $350 for up to 20 party guests with discounts available to members. Contact Liz Palladino at 908-782-1044 x 4953 or lpalladino@hcymca.org to arrange.

 

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Edge Sports Center

19 Royal Road
Flemington
908-432-0783
theedgesportscenter.net

This 2018 Hunterdon Happening List winner for Best Kids Birthday Parties offers more than a half-dozen different kinds of events from a slime-making party to a Ninja Warrior party. Price starts at $350 for up to 15 kids, then $15 for each additional person. The package includes pizza, drinks and cake.

Bounce City

176 Route 202
Ringoes
908-236-7555
www.bouncecitynj.com

Enjoy 75 minutes of free play time on inflatable rides and games, then squirrel away into the party room for a half-hour of food and cake. Packages start at $399 for 15 guests and include pizza and drinks.

Gymnastics Unlimited

2 Lilac Drive
Flemington
908-782-8887
gu-nj.com

Rock climbing, trampolines, a soft cube pit, a Ninja obstacle course and inflatable games are just some of the ways to enjoy a party at Gymnastics Unlimited. Packages start at $245 and are geared to kids ages 4 to 10. Parents provide the food, Gymnastics Unlimited provides the cleanup.

HealthQuest

310 Route 31 N.
Flemington
908-782-4009
hqfit.com

Flemington’s premiere fitness center offers more than a dozen themed-party packages for kids ranging from 1 year to adult. They’ll supply just about all you need, from food and cake to invitations and thank you cards. Prices start at $345 with discounts offered to members. Check out the Web site for a full description.

Shields Gymnastics

17 Minneakoning Road
Flemington, NJ 08822
908-782-1777
www.shieldsgymnastics.net

Shields Gymnastics offers an active, structured party kids will love, starting with an hour of gymnastics tailored to the group’s age and skill level. Afterwards, guests can sit down and enjoy a half-hour in the party area. Packages, which start at $250 for up to 10 children, include gymnastics instruction, tables and chairs. Parents provide decorations and refreshments.

For the Little Engine that Could

Northlandz

495 Route 202
Flemington
908-782-4022
www.northlandz.com

Northlandz is in the Guinness Book of World’s Records for being the world’s largest model railroad with more than 8 miles of track and hundreds of tunnels and canyons reaching 3-1/2 stories high in a 52,000 square foot building. It also boasts a 94-room dollhouse. Tour the world’s largest miniature wonderland, then afterwards enjoy pizza, cupcakes and drinks in a private party hall. Packages start at $400 for up to 15 people.

Black River & Western Railroad

245 John Ringo Road
Ringoes
908-782-6622
www.blackriverrailroad.com

Black River & Western Railroad offers birthday packages featuring a short ride aboard an authentic Erie Railroad caboose or a 1920’s style club car. After the ride, continue to enjoy your private accommodations at Ringoes Station with convenient access to restrooms. Contact the railroad for details and pricing.

For the Creative Child

Gone Paintin’

14 Commerce Street
Flemington
908-200-7809
www.gonepaintin.com

This drop-in art studio offers several different art party options, from Books and Brushes geared to kids 5 and younger to glass fusing parties. Packages start at $250 for up to 10 kids and include an instructor, art supplies and set up and clean up.

Gone Paintin (Photo from Facebook.)

Paint Party Farm Ringoes

24 Rosemont Ringoes Road
Ringoes
215-962-8882
609-460-4582
paintpartyfarm.com

Each paint party is a led by an instructor who will help create the selected painting that your party has chosen. Register on the calendar page of the website or call the studio to plan a program tailored to your needs.

(Paint Party Farm, photo from Facebook.)

The Paint Party Studio

48 Main Street
Flemington
908-797-3265
www.thepaintpartystudio.com

Geared to children ages 5 to 13, a Paint Party includes an instructor, canvases, brushes, paints, easels and aprons. Packages start at $250 for up to 10 children. Parents provide food.

 

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Crafting Space with Kelly Grace paper Florist

17 Race Street
Frenchtown
908-415-9676
www.cratinspacewithkellygrace.com

Frenchtown’s paper florist offers parties that feature paper flower making, fired ink art or DIY slime. Packages start at $220 for 8 kids that include an instructor and art supplies. Parents arrange food, although Kelly Grace can help.

Hunterdon Art Museum

7 Lower Center Street
Clinton
908-735-8415
hunterdonartmuseum.org

Make your child’s next birthday party a masterpiece by celebrating it at Hunterdon Art Museum, which offers parties for children ages 4 and up with fun projects such as clay, jewelry-making, cartooning, and printmaking. Call Joan Gavornik at 908-735-8415 ext. 119 to arrange.

Chocolate in the Oven

53 Bridge Street

Milford

908-268-5571

www.chocolateintheoven.com

Your little baker will love creating tasty treats with his or her friends. Choose cupcakes, cake pop or cookie decorating. Each guest will go home with homemade treats! The standard party package is $425 for up to 10 guests for 75 minutes. It includes pizza, beverages, themed birthday cake, and a choice of sweets table. Parties can be customized for any theme and age group.

For the Throwback Party

West Hunterdon Lanes

1089 Route 12
Frenchtown
908-996-2248
westhunterdonlanes.com

At a cost of $12 per person, a bowling party at West Hunterdon Lanes includes a hot dog and soft drink for each guest, bowling, shoes and bumpers for kids 10 and under.

Frenchtown Roller Rink

2995 Route 29
Frenchtown
908-996-6131
www.frenchtownrollerrink.com

Packages start at $110 for up to 10 children and include admission fee, skate rental, access to a party room, a drink and ice cream for each guest and a gift for the birthday child. Additional food offerings are available. Parents bring cake and decorations.

Break Away Entertainment

17 Minneakoning Road, Suite G
Flemington
908-968-3886
www.breakawaynj.com

With 14 Brunswick pool tables and an array of arcade games, Breakaway Entertainment in Flemington can provide a relaxed birthday experience, particularly for older kids and teens. Open from 11:30 a.m. to midnight, the family-run center offers custom birthday packages. Call to arrange.

Space Escapes, Flemington, NJ

361 NJ-31 Building C Suite 704
Flemington, NJ 08822
908- 864-7837
www.spaceescaperoom.com

Players will be solving puzzles, decoding messages, and wracking their brain for clues all while the timer continues to count down to doom. Geared to children ages 10 and older, Space Escapes will customize party arrangements which can include planting a gift in the Escape Room. Call to arrange.

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