11 Awesome Birthday Ideas in NYC

If you are looking for unique ideas to celebrate your birthday in NYC, look no further. We’ve curated a list of the top birthday ideas in NYC to celebrate your name day. NYC is full of amazing things to do so it was hard to narrow it down to a list of 11, but we did it. Here is our list of birthday party ideas in New York City.

NYC Birthday Ideas

Get Groovy at Dreamland Roller Disco

Dress up in costume for this retro disco party every Friday and Saturday night in Brooklyn. There are acrobatics, performers and a competition for fabulous prizes. The MC will narrate the show as it unfolds. You will have a blast!

Bar crawl on your own personal trolley

Invite 33 of your best friends and hit up the best bars in the city. Besides, the trolley is BYOB so you can drink and dance onboard as your cruise through the streets. It is a mobile party lounge that you can take wherever you want. Reserve now.

Summon your inner Katniss at archery tag

At Indoor Extreme Sports, you can rent out the archery tag arena. Gather your closest friends, split into two teams, and start firing arrows at each other. They have foam ball tips so no one is in danger. Your friends will talk about this party for years to come.

Play yard games and chow down on crab at Brooklyn Crab

Forget the bowling alley. Reminiscent of a beach town bar and grill, Brooklyn Crab serves delicious crab seasoned with Old Bay. There are 3 levels of dining rooms to this fun house and the bottom outdoor yard has a bags set and board games for all to use. It is the perfect setting for a group birthday lunch on a summer day.

Spend the night at a museum

Have you ever wanted to experience Night at the Museum? Now you can. Have a sleepover at the American Museum of Natural History. See Dark Universe in the Planetarium, take a selfie with T Rex, and enjoy a delicious birthday dinner with wine and beer while listening to live music.

Pizza crawl to the best spot in each borough

Hire a party bus to take you and your friends on a food tour to find the best pizza in each borough. Is it Di Fara in Brooklyn? How about Prince Street pizza in Manhattan? Travel to each one in one day and be the judges yourself. Call each restaurant ahead and place an order so you can pick it up and go. Afterwards, stop for ice cream at Morgenstern’s on your special day.

Wine tour through West Village

Stop at the many wine shops and wineries in the West Village for tastings of the finest wines. From Sauvignon Blanc to Barolo to Riesling, you can find it all. Lelabar is a favorite spot with an exquisite food menu.

Escape a locked room

Challenge your friends’ quick-thinking by booking an escape room. You have 60 minutes to escape a locked room. Uncover clues leading you to the way out. Escape the Room has many themed rooms for your private party to enjoy including The Clock Tower, Jurassic Escape, The Submarine, and The Dig.

Host a rooftop party at Mr. Purple

Visit the Lower East Side/East Village and reserve a table at Mr. Purple. Enjoy the scenic vista while sipping on delicious cocktails with your friends. You won’t regret this birthday celebration.

Jet ski around the harbor and grab lobster rolls at Surf City

Rent a jet ski from Sea the City and tour the New York Harbor. Get a selfie with Lady Liberty and circle Governor’s Island. Afterwards, dock at Surf City and enjoy their amazing lobster rolls and a margarita as you overlook the million dollar yachts in the marina.

See the Magician at the NoMad

This show is a must-see in New York. It will awe and amaze you. Tickets can be tough to come by so make sure to book in advance. The show runs about two hours with an intermission. Prepare for your curiosity to be awakened by Dan White, the master magician, as he performs acts of levitation and hypnosis. This show is perfect for all ages whether it's your 30th birthday or 50th birthday.