Best places for kids' birthday parties

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Newsday, 2007 / Ari Mintz

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Birthday parties have come a long way since kids played Pin the Tail on the Donkey in the basement and blew out their candles after an off-key rendition of "Happy Birthday."

Today, children want to acknowledge their special day in a big way, whether that means inviting friends to a bowling party, glamorous tea party, or an hour of go-kart riding. And, if you look at the range of places offering birthday parties -- from ballet studios to ice cream stores -- it's obvious that most parents seem more than happy to oblige.

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-- Compiled by Beth Whitehouse, Debbe Geiger and Pat Brandt

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Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center Attractions, Kids, Zoo, Zoo 431 E. Main St. Riverhead Aquatic animals of all sorts live in freshwater and saltwater tanks. The aquarium has multiple ...
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Active Kidz Long Island Amusement center, Kids 200 Robbins Lane Jericho Indoor sports and athletic facility includes adventure maze and 16-foot rock climbing wall. ...
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Chilibeans Party Place Attractions, Kids 103 Meade St. Hempstead Chilibeans Party Place has customized birthday gatherings that will cater to the child's interests with ...
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Clix Portrait Studios Kids 326 Walt Whitman Rd./Route 110 Huntington Clix Portrait Studios is located on Walt Whitman Road (Route 110) in Huntington. ...
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Darlings & Divas Kids, Birthday party venues, Day spas 65 Merrick Rd. Amityville Package includes food, drink, paper goods, invitations, hairdos with extensions, use of the diva dress-up ...
110 Skatepark Amusement center, Kids, Skateboard park 229 Rte. 110 Farmingdale Indoor skatepark for skateboarding, BMX bikes, scooter and inline related needs and services, layout open ...
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Island Fencing Academy Fencing, Kids 101-32 Dupont St. Plainview
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Kangaroo Kids Attractions, Kids 1015 Grand Blvd. Deer Park Kangaroo Kids is a small venue with three inflatables. Also puts out tricycles and other ...
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Karts Indoor Raceway Amusement center, Kids 701 Union Pkwy. Ronkonkoma Hot and humid summer days aren't a problem at this air-conditioned indoor facility, which has ...
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Lazerland Amusement center, Kids 54A Vanderbilt Motor Pkwy. Commack Indoor laser tag, dodgeball and arcade room. Snack counter and vending machines. Birthday parties, private ...