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With summer upon us, and birthdays, graduations and celebrations on the calendar, you may have parties to plan. We surveyed friends to come up with ideas for party venues sure to please kids and adults of all ages. Consider these local spots –and if you call – let them know you read about them on Scarsdale10583.

Birthday parties at Chelsea Piers Connecticut 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, GaGa, gymnastics, dance, rock climbing, ice skating, soccer, swimming, tennis, trampolines, water slides, water sports and more. Two-hour party packages are available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays with limited availability Monday - Thursday. For children's parties, packages include enthusiastic staff 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 Gaga Center is located at 365 Central Park Avenue in Scarsdale, New York. With high ceilings, lots of sunshine, three permanent pits and a kicking sound system, the energy is boundless. We offer weekly after school classes, programs for days off from school, Open Gaga on weekends, and birthday parties! We even have a fabulous private party room for all your happy celebrations. And the best part is, we'll take care of it all — from food to paper goods to party favors and everything in between. The Gaga Center, 365 Central Park Avenue Scarsdale, NY 10583, (914) 368 – 9889, www.gagacenter.com.

The House of Sports is the ultimate birthday party destination! The House of Sports combines a 120,000 square foot state-of-the-art indoor, climate controlled facility with professional, higher energy coaches to provide the best sports themed birthday parties in Westchester County. Located just minutes from Scarsdale, the House of Sports is the ideal location for your sports fanatic's next birthday bash. Visit the House of Sports' website or call 914-479-5419 for more information.

Scarsdale Pool: It's easy to host a summer party at the Scarsdale Pool Complex. The staff will set aside an area just for your group and assign a host to help you organize, plan and coordinate the event. They will also conduct games and sports for the guests. Food and beverages are supplied by O'Neill's Concession Stand and the birthday boy or girl will receive a special T-Shirt. To sign up, click here:

Westchester Skating Academy: Experience the COOLEST place to have your child's Birthday Party at WESTCHESTER SKATING ACADEMY! We plan your party, provide the space, and supervise all on and off ice activities. Many different packages are available, including Karaoke, Hockey and Frozen. All parties include, admission to public skating, skate rentals, private party room, pizza and choice of beverages. You can even make your own Ice Cream Sundae with unlimited toppings and order custom favors. Many food options are available as well as Kosher. Skating instruction available. We do Parties the right way! Inquire about Private Ice Rental. They are ideal for corporate functions, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Sweet 16's and Adult Birthday Parties. 91 Fairview Park Drive, Elmsford, NY 10523, http://www.skatewsa.com/

Also Keep in Mind:

Bounce U, inflatables: 150 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, NY, elmsford.ny@bounceu.com, 914-874-5200

Great Play of Scarsdale, Interactive Gym for Kids, 969B Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, NY 914-713-3470, www.greatplay.com/scarsdale

Imagine Candy, 22 Harwood Court, Scarsdale, www.imaginecandy.com, 914-723-7887

Paint Your Own Pottery, 969 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, www.paintyourownpot.com, 914-472-7281

Rockin' Jump, the ultimate trampoline park in Mt. Kisco, 333 North Bedford Road, Mount Kisco, http://mtkrockinjump.com, 914-743,5730

YMCA in White Plains for gym or pool parties, 250 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, 914-949-8030
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