Birthday Party Guide: For Tots to Adults

It's party season – and whether you're looking to celebrate the big day for a toddler, tween, teen or a friend who's all grown-up, here are some novel ways to mark the big day: Sports, spa, swimming, yoga, candy and the chance to solve a mystery in your own home – are all below. Check these out:

Mystery & Mayhem Adventures has Who-Done-Its and will travel anywhere, anytime to concoct a mystery tailored specifically for your child. Your home becomes the site of a dastardly crime, a riveting mystery appropriate to your child's age group. Created by professional actress and teacher, Judy Rosenblatt, these special versions of villainy (some of which include characters from Nancy Drew, Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes) excite and engross your kids, aged 8 – 18. We offer a repertoire of tales as captivating as Sherlock Holmes at his best. Your Mystery & Mayhem adventure begins as your costumed guests - the suspects, the sleuths or – God-forbid! – the victim - together with our antic team of seasoned actors, create a swirl of frantic action and riveting improvisation your child will not soon forget. As one young birthday boy exclaimed, "It's like Clue but better!" Hailed by Quest Magazine as "THE BEST OF NEW YORK" we've been stimulating and delighting the inner sleuths and thespians of kids since 1988, and are now excited about bringing our parties to Scarsdale. And for the littler ones, we offer tailor-made treasures hunts, fortune-telling, acting and make-a-play parties. You can investigate our website, mysteryandmayhem.com, or call us at 212-260-2295 for a free brochure, to book a party, or to see what parents and kids are saying about Mystery and Mayhem.

Every child dreams of having their own candy store ...Imagine Candy turns the dream into reality. For children's birthdays at Imagine Candy's Scarsdale shop, we transform the store to match your child's vision. Designed to celebrate and say Happy Birthday from the moment that the child reaches the front door. Once inside balloons and all accessories are orchestrated to match the child's favorite colors and themes. In keeping with the "imagine" in Imagine Candy, activities revolve around candy, chocolate and using the imagination. It is fun, sweet and memorable. Children go home with numerous mementos' .... lunch or dinner is served. Allow our Candy Concierge to assist you in designing that perfect in-store party... Children's Birthdays, Sweet Sixteen's, Family Gatherings and Wine and Chocolate Pairings (for adults only). Our traveling Candy Buffets, Favors and Center Pieces can be customized to make your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding, Dinner Party or Business Event absolutely fabulous! Call us for more details ... 914.723.7887 or stop in ... Imagine Candy - 22 Harwood Court, Scarsdale 10583.

An Eve Milan™ Spa Party is every little girl's dream and is a excellent birthday idea or addition to any Bat Mitzvah; Transforming your party from great to absolutely fabulous. The birthday girl and her guests are pampered from head to toe with a menu of mini spa treatments. Choose from hair and nail stations, facial and massage stations or go all out and have them all. Turn your spa party into a pre glam fashion show or an afternoon tea extravaganza, the possibilities are endless. Standard and customized packages are available. Call Eden Gilliam, (914) 441-8300, email Events@EveMilanNy.com or click here to visit our site.

LIFE The Place To Be, Westchester's ultimate party destination. 29,000 square feet of fun and excitement, featuring Arcade/Video games, Rock climbing, Laser Tag, Mini Bowling, Huge Soft Play Structure and more! LIFE's Birthday Party Packages are all inclusive. Make LIFE simple, Let LIFE do it all! www.lifetheplacetobe.com.

Birthday parties at Chelsea Piers Conneticut are action-packed, entertaining and hassle-free. We help plan the party, provide the space, supervise the activities, serve the food and clean up afterward. Available activities include baseball, basketball, batting cages, gymnastics, rock climbing, ice skating, soccer, swimming, tennis, water slides and more. Two-hour party packages are available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. For children's parties, packages include dynamic coaching and world-class facilities, as well as balloons, paper goods and candles. Packages are also available that include pizza, beverages, invitations, party favors, cake and catering services. Phone - 203.989.1004, Email - parties@chelseapiersct.com or click here. 

The House of Sports is Westchester's premier party location. We handle everything from start to finish so you can sit back and watch your child have the time of his/her life! We can customize any birthday party to the sports theme of your likeness in our climate controlled, state-of-the-art facility. Give us call today at 914-479-5419.

Book your birthday party at Kids' B.A.S.E. Choose from carnival parties, karaoke rock parties, tea cups & tutus, Gigi's Musical Adventures, or sports themes. The $410 fee covers up to 24 children. Maximum number of children is 30 per party. To make a reservation or for more information please call 914-472-5409.

The YWCA is the perfect place to hold a birthday party or a family gathering. At the YWCA, you and your guests can enjoy a memorable hassle-free afternoon. Make it a swim party at the YWCA with two rental options. Whole-pool and half-pool parties at the YWCA's six-lane heated pool are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Celebrate your child's birthday party at the YWCA 8,000-square-foot, air-conditioned gymnasium with spring floor, trampoline, BAB system and 40-foot Tumble-Track. The YWCA gymnastics program values safety while providing fun opportunities for children of all ages. The party rentals include one hour of gym or pool time and 30 minutes in the party room for cake, refreshments, and gifts. For more information, please contact the Aquatics Department at (914) 949-6227 x140 or the Gymnastics Department at (914) 949-6227 x125.

Scarsdale Yoga Studios: Our yoga parties aren't just for the little ones...we throw the best yoga bashes for all ages, including Adult themed parties! Older kids may consider a Yoga Boot Camp theme, Balancing or Back Bending theme, or just a great yoga workout that's challenging, fun and entertaining. Yoga Games, too!
Relax...our professional staff will be there to handle everything.
www.scarsdaleyogastudios.com, 914-874-5555, 7 Popham Road, Scarsdale, NY.