Where to Host Parties in the Hudson Valley Part 1: Orange and Ulster

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Birthday Parties- everyone always has questions on where to hold them, what is best, prices and opinions: have you been to a party there or hosted a party there.  So we asked our mom-experts to pick out a few party places in their county to share the places they like the best.  This will be done in a 3 part series. 

Orange County

(provided by Kelley)
 
A Theme Come True
Best ages: All ages
Average cost: Call for pricing — They can customize a party in ANY theme of your choice!
Does it include anything special: All packages include a party host & assistant, invite/thank you cards, linens and table settings, chair covers, craft or party themed activity, drinks and snacks, sandwich or pizza, personalized water bottles, favors, cupcakes, setup/ cleanup. (some of our packages include use of dress up attire and accessories). Package add-ons also available.
General information: 69 Brookeside Avenue, Chester, NY (Quickway Plaza)  845-545-0907
 

Hudson Highlands Nature Museum
Best ages: Best for ages 4-8 years old.
Average cost: Members $150/non-members $195
Wildlife Education Center – Limit 15 children. Maximum of 5 additional children can be added for an added fee of $15
Outdoor Discovery Center – Limit of 30 children
Does it include anything special: Package includes use of facility for 2 hours, a special museum gift for the birthday child, a Museum logo cup and free family pass to the Wildlife Education Center for each party guest, invitations with directions, plates napkins forks. You supply your own food, beverages, and cake.
General information:
•    Wildlife Education Center – 25 Boulevard, Cornwall-on Hudson
•    Outdoor Discovery Center -100 Muser Drive, Cornwall NY
•    Call: 845-534-5506
Additional info: Classroom parties also available for children aged pre-k to 5th grade.
 
The Castle Fun Center
Best ages: packages available for different age groups
Average cost: Packages prices are for 8 children (including birthday child), extra children added for $12-$13 pp, Various packages available starting at $163 and up. Several add-on activities and food options available.
Does it include anything special: All packages include party host, table cloth & balloons, all plates, forks, napkins, pizza slice, soft drink, arcade points, & a Castle mug for each child! Feel free to bring a cake, or pre-order a Castle ice cream cake (prices on the website). Goody Bags are available for $2.50 per person.
General information: 109 Brookside Avenue, Chester, NY
Additional info: Private party room available for extra fee.

 

ULSTER COUNTY

(Provided by Kendra)

The FUN-E Farm
Website: http://www.fun-efarm.com/
Best ages: Elementary School Aged
Average cost: The Basic Package: Crazy Cowtipper Party

Monday – Thursday $189  Friday – Sunday $219

Does it include anything special: – Up to 12 children (including birthday child)
– One slice of pizza and juice for each child
– Balloons, plates, napkins, cups, tablecloths
– Your own personal funny farmer party host
– One free pass for a return open bounce (birthday child)
– 2 hours of party time (including time for pizza and cake)
*** you can either add a cake or bring your own
– $12 for each additional child

General information:
The Fun-E Farm is an indoor bounce house fun center located in the Hudson Valley Mall in Kingston, NY. Our center is home to multiple inflatable structures including slides, obstacle courses, belly bouncers, interactive bubbles and toddler bounces!!
FB page: The Fun-E Farm
Additional info: My children have attended a few parties there. They love partying there because they are in a safe environment, with good door security and do not need to be entertained as the bounce houses entertain them for the duration of the party.
 
Snapology
Website: http://midhudson.snapology.com/
Best ages: minimum age 5 up to age 13.
Average cost: Snapology is able to host your child’s birthday party at
the Highland Cultural Arts Studio or Stockade Martial Artsin Kingston. They have to coordinate available dates and times with the center. The party will be for two hours – 1.5 hours is dedicated to Snapology activities and 30 minutes for serving food or cake. We will help serve food, although they do not provide it. They will set up, clean up, and provide paper products, such as plates and napkins. The cost is 265.00
Does it include anything special
  • A dedicated party facilitator
  • Structured Lego®-themed activities
  • A free Lego® gift for the birthday girl/boy!
  • Use of Lego® bricks and materials for 1 hour
  • Downloadable invitations & thank you cards

General information: Snapology of the Mid-Hudson Valley offers activities for children that promote creative play. In our camps and workshops, children have a blast as they use LEGO ® bricks to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and animation in an open, fun, friendly, team-based environment.
FB page: Snapology of the Mid-Hudson Valley
Additional info: My son has attended Snapology day camp and after school workshops and we have been extremely pleased with the program offered.
 
 

Wood N Wheel Family Entertainment Center
Website: http://www.woodnwheel.com/
Best ages: Packages tailored for kids 6 and under, or 6 and above
Average cost: $184.00 UP TO EIGHT GUESTS ($19.50 per person each additional guest) in 6 and older age bracket.

Does it include anything special: 
·       Skating
·       Pepsi beverage
·       Soft serve ice cream
·       Cupcake
·       Popcorn
·       Glow bracelet
·       “Happy Birthday” sign in poster
·       Slice of pizza
·       Rock Climb
·       Laser Tag game
·       Bumper Car ride
·       10 game tokens
·       Birthday child’s choice: Visit to Fun Machine or spin the Prize Wheel

General information: Roller Skating, Inline Skating, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Laser Force, Arcade, Bungee Trampoline, Rock Wall, Rock Climbing, Birthday Party, Birthday Parties,
FB page: Wood N Wheel

 
The Inner Wall (Indoor Rock Climbing)
Best ages: Minimum age 6 years old
Average cost: Climbers:  $25.00 each. ($250 minimum)
 

Does it include anything special: staff belay, rope safety instruction, climbing fee & harness

General information: Parties are 2 hours long and are hosted while they are closed to the public allowing the party to enjoy use of the entire facility.  They provide staff belayers and climbing equipment except for climbing shoes. There is a dining area specifically for your party, however they do not provide food for the event.
FB page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Inner-Wall/279989721677

Part 2: Putnam & Dutchess 
Part 3: Westchester & Rockland

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