Kids' birthday parties for Upper East Side families
Upper East Side families make the trip to Genius Gems in Chelsea for a party the kids remember: everyone builds a project to take home, plays in the Glow Room, and our party leaders handle the whole thing from setup to cleanup.
36 families from the Upper East Side have celebrated a birthday with us.
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Why the Upper East Side families choose Genius Gems
- Straight down the Q or the 6 Ride to 14th Street–Union Square, then one stop west on the L, or walk about ten minutes.
- Make it, then glow Kids make a take-home project and build with magnetic tiles in our glow-in-the-dark room.
- Private and handled A private party room set up before you arrive, staff who lead it, and no cleanup for you.
Why Upper East Side families choose us
Upper East Side families have high standards, for their kids' schools and for themselves, and they care about getting the details right. Time is the thing they're shortest on.
So we take the details off your plate. From the room setup to the last goody bag, our team runs the party, and the experience is more polished than the typical kids' party: a private room, a hands-on project for every child, and options that make it feel special for your guests.
Getting here from the Upper East Side
We're at 555 Sixth Avenue, between 15th and 16th Streets in Chelsea. From the Upper East Side, take the Q or the 4, 5 or 6 to 14th Street–Union Square, then the L one stop west to Sixth Avenue, or walk about ten minutes west along 14th or 15th Street.
Guests coming by car will find paid garages nearby; street parking in Chelsea is limited.
Where we are: 555 6th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Party packages at our Chelsea, Manhattan location
Live prices. Every package includes a private room, party leaders, a take-home project for each child and pizza.
- Elite Drop-Off · NYC — Drop-off party for ages 7 and up.
$799 + tax · 1 hr 30 min party · Includes 12 kids and 4 adults (it's a drop-off) · For an additional cost, up to 18 kids and 12 adults. · Extra kids $100 each · Extra adults who stay are $29.99 each. · Ages 7+ · Drop-off · Small Party Room - Premier Party · NYC — Our signature party — the perfect mix of creativity, play, and celebration.
$1499 + tax · 1 hr 30 min party · Includes 20 kids and 25 adults · For an additional cost, up to 30 kids and 30 adults. · Extra kids $50 each · Each extra kid includes 1 more adult. Adults beyond your kid count are $29.99 each. · Ages 5+ · Large Party Room - VIP Glow Party · NYC — An evening spectacle with disco lights, music, and the whole space glowing.
$3000 + tax · 1 hr 30 min party · Includes 30 kids and 45 adults · For an additional cost, up to 40 kids and 60 adults. · Extra kids $50 each · Each extra kid includes 1 more adult. Adults beyond your kid count are $29.99 each. · Ages 5+ · Full Facility - Premier Plus · NYC — Take over our entire 10,000 sq ft facility for the ultimate birthday bash.
Contact us for pricing · 1 hr 45 min party · Includes 30 kids and 45 adults · For an additional cost, up to 45 kids and 75 adults. · Each extra kid includes 1 more adult. Adults beyond your kid count are $29.99 each. · Ages 5+ · Full Facility
Questions from the Upper East Side parents
How do we get there from the Upper East Side?
Take the Q or the 4, 5 or 6 to 14th Street–Union Square, then the L one stop west to Sixth Avenue, or walk about ten minutes west.
What's the Glow Room?
A glow-in-the-dark room where kids build with magnetic tiles and play games as part of the party.
What's included in a party?
Every package includes a private party room, party leaders who run the activities, a take-home project for each child, and pizza. Each package lists how many children and adults are included.
How far ahead should we book?
Weekend dates go first, so book as early as you can. You can see open dates and hold one with a deposit online.
Ready to plan the party?
Pick a date that works and book online in a few minutes. Questions first? Reply to any of our emails or give us a call.