Where to Host Parties in the Hudson Valley Part 2: Putnam and Dutchess
Wings Over Water
Website: Wings Over Water
Best ages: 4 and up
Average cost: $285 for 15 children (plus adults if needed)
Does it include anything special: includes invitations, paper goods, Baskin Robbins birthday cake, candles, juice, one dozen latex balloons and a Happy Birthday mylar balloon, plus a special WOW gift for the birthday child
General information: Only available Saturday and Sunday afternoons, the party begins in the water for one hour, then continues in the decorated party room for 45 minutes with refreshments. Upon request structured activities and music are available (volleyball, basketball, or water polo).
FB page: www.facebook.com/wingsoverwaterschoolofswimming
Additional info: We have attended two parties here and my daughter loved it. It can be a bit of a pain for parents of younger children since they have to be in the water with their kids. However, it’s a great winter party venue since it’s nice and warm, and how doesn’t want to swim anytime of year? The only hard part is that they hold the parties only during Family Swim time which can get a little crowded especially during the Winter session of swim lessons, since the family swim time is included with the cost of class.
Website: www.gymnasticsatvega.com
Best ages: 2 and up (under 5 must have a parent on the floor)
Average cost: $260 for 12 kids
General information: Available party times Saturday 3:00-4:30 | 5:00-6:30
Sunday 10:30-12:00 | 12:30-2:00 | 2:30-4:00 | 4:30-6:00
You provide the food, cake and beverages and we provide the Fun, Great Staff, Excellent service, and clean-up.
FB page: www.facebook.com/pages/VeGa-Gymnastics/288243861202495
Additional info: My 4 year old has been doing gymnastics here for the past two years and we LOVE it. We have gone to two parties there as well, for gymnastics friends and they are a blast. The kids get a ton of energy out, the staff is super engaging and organized. The gym is kept very clean and is very well maintained.
Website: www.carmelcinema8.com/prices/birthdays-parties-theater-rentals/
Best ages: 4 and up (they need to sit through a movie)
Average cost: $225 for 12 kids
Does it include anything special: A theater exclusively for your party! Popcorn and Drinks with free refills for the kids Use of the theater for 30 minutes after the movie for pizza and/or cake time. We supply table, tablecloth and all the paper goods.
FB page: www.facebook.com/carmelcinema
Additional info: My daughter has been to two parties there, and had a good time at both. I have to go by her recommendation as the baby had just been born so I wasn’t able to attend!
DUTCHESS COUNTY
(written by Christine)