Kids' birthday parties for Upper West Side families
Genius Gems in Chelsea is a straight ride down the 1, 2 or 3 from the Upper West Side, and it's where a lot of UWS birthdays end up. Kids build a project to take home and play in our glow-in-the-dark room, while our party leaders run the whole thing.
43 families from the Upper West Side have celebrated a birthday with us.
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Why the Upper West Side families choose Genius Gems
- One train, no transfers The 1, 2 and 3 run from the Upper West Side to 14th Street, a few minutes' walk from us.
- Build, then glow Guests make a take-home project, then head into our Glow Room for magnetic-tile building and games.
- A room of your own Your group has a private party room, set up before you arrive and cleaned up after.
Why Upper West Side families choose us
Upper West Side families put a premium on learning and on doing things well, and their calendars are full. A birthday party shouldn't become one more project to manage.
At Genius Gems the learning is built in, with real hands-on making, and the managing is ours. We plan the flow, run every activity and handle the details, so you get to be at your child's party instead of running it.
Getting here from the Upper West Side
We're at 555 Sixth Avenue, between 15th and 16th Streets in Chelsea. From the Upper West Side, take the 1, 2 or 3 downtown to 14th Street and walk about five minutes east and north, or take the 1 to 18th 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 West Side parents
How do we get there from the Upper West Side?
Take the 1, 2 or 3 downtown to 14th Street, then walk about five minutes to Sixth Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets. The 1 to 18th Street works too.
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 do we book?
Pick a package and a date online and pay the deposit to hold it. Your planner link lets you add food, goody bags and extras before the party.
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.