Kids Birthday and Party Entertainment Staten Island, NYC, and NJ
Out of the box, age-appropriate birthday party entertainment for kids ages 0 to 9. Two ways to celebrate, beloved Ms. Rachel character and live children’s music add-ons, and professionals who take care of the fun!
THE HAPPY DAY PLAY DIFFERENCE
Why Families Choose Us for Their Child's Big Day
Happy Day Play is NYC's only certified family life education based party entertainment company. That phrase matters because it shapes everything we do, from the songs we sing to the way we pace each activity around your child's developmental moment and the importance in celebrating your family’s special milestone.
Educator Led, Not Just Hired
Every party is led by Ms. Kaitlynn, a highly-rated professional party entertainer, trusted family life educator and childhood development expert — not a random character in a costume who simply shows up. She is proud and honored to personally design a customized party entertainment experience that celebrates your child while being surrounded by their most favorite people in their life!
Evidence Based and Age Appropriate
Activities, music, and pacing are designed around how babies, toddlers, and big kids actually engage. The result is a party where every child stays connected and no one feels overwhelmed. Plus, grown-ups always join in on the fun too!
Custom to Your Child
From your child's favorite songs to their party theme, we build the experience around the birthday child so they feel seen, celebrated, and absolutely magical on their day. No two parties are ever the same!
CHOOSE YOUR PARTY EXPERIENCE
— Pick the option that fits your day, your guest list, and your venue! —
OPTION 1 - MOST POPULAR
On-The-Go Party Entertainment
Starting at $250
One hour of fully customized party entertainment, brought to your venue of choice anywhere on Staten Island, NYC (Manhattan, Brooklyn), or New Jersey. Perfect for parties at home, catering halls, restaurants, in the park, or your other favorite event space. We bring the party fun directly to you!
Make it extra special by adding our Ms. Rachel Experience or Live Children’s Musician Add-On
OPTION 2 - FULLY HOSTED
Happiest Birthday Party Ever at Simply Gather Events
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A fully hosted, two hour birthday celebration at Simply Gather Events in Great Kills, Staten Island. Two professional teams coming together to handle absolutely everything for your party — food, decor, and entertainment — from start to finish so that you can be present with your child and relax.
Perfect for ages 0 to 9. Includes an age-appropriate personalized canvas, balloon arch, party host team and more!
OPTION 1
On-the-Go Party Entertainment Package
Our most popular party option! One hour of high energy, age appropriate party entertainment at your venue of choice (indoor or outdoor). From the moment we arrive, your child's celebration becomes a guided experience built around their interests, their party theme, and the developmental moment they are in. No cookie cutter experiences here!
One hour of fully hosted, customized party entertainment by Ms. Kaitlynn
Customized themed activities, music, and dance based on the child’s age, party guests’ ages, child’s interests and party theme
Parachute play with a wide variety of sizes to fit both large and small venues
Bubble cake fun, specially crafted and only found at Happy Day Play!
Giant sensory pizza creation, another Happy Day Play original!
Mess-free, age-appropriate craft project
Calm transitions designed around how children actually pace
High quality materials, sanitized between every use, and fully insured
Starting at $250 for the basic package with 10 kids
Birthday child is FREE and not part of the count. Every child after is only $10.
Reserve your date with a $100 non-refundable retainer. Final balance is due the week before your party.
Happy Day Play’s custom bubble cake is a beloved moment at every party!
We carry parachutes of varying sizes to fit perfectly in your venue of choice, no matter how big or small!
Our signature Sensory Pizza is naturally incorporated into the celebration, no matter the theme! You will only find this with Happy Day Play!
Music time is baked into the festivities featuring your child’s favorite songs and various props that will make them smile!
On theme, mess-free, simple craft is included and can be done at the party as an activity or as a take-home gift for your guests
All other activities are specifically planned for your party based on the theme, your child’s interests, and the age range of your guests
From limbo to freeze dance and more, dancing is always a hit with the children and the big kids at heart!
If you can dream it, we’ll make it happen! No matter what your child likes, we’ll find a way to include it in their special day!
OPTION 2
Happiest Birthday Party at Simply Gather
A two hour fully private party at Simply Gather Events in Great Kills, Staten Island, with Happy Day Play as your children's party entertainment. Perfect for ages 0 to 9. We have teamed up with Simply Gather to create one of a kind celebrations as unique as your little one!
What is included:
A team of at least two professional party hosts from planning to execution
Cheese pizza, bottled water, and paper goods for each child
Mess friendly tables and seating
Take home 8x8 inch personalized canvas with easel set up and child size smocks
Customized themed entertainment and guided dancing based on the birthday child's age and interests
Classic parachute time and bubble dance party
Larger than life pretend sensory pizza group activity
Beautiful two color balloon arch and matching arch wall background
Two non helium balloon centerpieces
Personalized coloring sheet and customized playlist
Complimentary birthday gift for the guest of honor
To inquire about booking and pricing details for this package, please contact Simply Gather Events directly at 347-884-4819 or via Instagram.
Add-on options available from both Happy Day Play and Simply Gather. If you can dream it, we can do it!
Popular Add-Ons
Three Add-Ons Your Guest of Honor Will Talk About Forever
The Ms. Rachel Experience
Your little one already knows every word. They light up the second she comes on the screen. Now imagine this character stepping into their birthday party, live and in person! Ms. Kaitlynn arrives in full character, sings live, brings the giant "what's in the box" moment that always gets the room shouting, and plenty of surprises along the way! This is experience is within the designated1hr of party entertainment.
Add-on price:$75 flat rate to be added to any On the Go Party Package or Happiest Birthday Party at Simply Gather
Live Children’s Musician
Add Ms. Mallory and your child's birthday party becomes a LIVE MUSIC experience! She joins as your second party host alongside Ms. Kaitlynn, bringing plenty of ukulele driven sing-along moments, themed songs, and even more music and movement activities that weave through every part of the hour we’re together! This is experience is within the designated1hr of party entertainment.
Add-on price:$100 flat rate to be added to any On the Go Party Package or Happiest Birthday Party at Simply Gather. Please request at the time of inquiry to confirm musician availability.
Art Party with Mind Heart Arts
Happy Day Play has teamed up with Mind Heart Arts! We have partnered with Ms. Kara of Mind Heart Arts to bring hands-on art to your child's celebration. Add a 1-hour art project to any party (for 2 full hours of fun total!), with three creative options to choose from and all supplies included. Every child goes home with something they made themselves.
Add-on price: Starting at $100+ to be added to any On the Go Party Package. Please request at the time of inquiry to confirm Mind Heart Arts availability.
Ready to Plan Your Child's Best Birthday Yet?
Send us your party details below and a Happy Day Play team member will respond with package pricing, add-on availability, and the next steps to reserve your date.
Trusted by Families Across Staten Island, NYC, and New Jersey
100% Recommend Rating
“Kaitlynn, you truly brought tears to my eyes. You were absolutely amazing and had everyone involved from beginning to end. I am so incredibly happy you were here today — my girls had the best time!!! Amelia woke up this morning asking, “Where is my Ms. Kaitlynn?” That alone says everything. I truly appreciate everything you planned for us. All of the adults/children in the room were in awe of how amazing you are. Thank you making the day so special and unforgettable!”
“The absolute best decision we made for Gianna’s party was hiring Happy Day Play. You are a unicorn and child whisperer. The adults even loved you. Forever grateful for these memories you’ve given us. I will be recommending you to everyone!”
“We absolutely adore Ms. Kaitlynn! Thank you for the best party!”
“Happy Day Play was the highlight of Stella’s 1st birthday party, young and old everyone had the best time!”
“Kaitlynn, thank you so much for being the life of Milaan’s party and bringing so much joy. You are truly amazing!”
“Thank you SO much!! Everyone keeps saying how great it was. They all had so much fun!”
“You were amazing!!! Thank you so much!!!! Such a hit!! A lot of fun, you are amazing!!”
“Thank you for helping Juliet celebrate her birthday with her friends. So great to have this option brought straight to our home! Thank you for providing in-house entertainment for the kids and making it extra special!”
Birthday FAQs
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The On-the-Go package covers up to 10 kids to start. The birthday child is always free and doesn't count toward that number. Every additional child is just $10.
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A $100 non-refundable retainer and a signed contract holds your date. The rest of your balance is due the week before the party.
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Our parties are built for ages 0 to 9, which is our sweet spot. Older kids and big-kid siblings are welcome too, and we plan the activities around the actual ages in the room so no one feels too old for the fun. Grown-ups typically join in on the fun!
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We bring the On-the-Go party anywhere in Staten Island, NYC, and New Jersey. We have a small travel fee based on bridge / toll / mileage only, nothing extra for anywhere off Staten Island. This amount is agreed upon at the time of booking.
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We have worked in all kinds of spaces, including very small city apartments and packed restaurants. We need about 6ft of space for our smallest parachute.
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Due to popularity of parties, we cannot guarantee if we are available for rain dates but will do our best to accommodate any last minute changes! We also recommend having a backup area (even if it’s small). We can make any size area work and can pivot easily in the event of poor weather.
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Yes, and 99% of the time they do! Our activities are built so caregivers and family play right alongside the kids instead of watching from the side.
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Yes. The Ms. Rachel Experience is a flat $75, and adding live musician Ms. Mallory is a flat $100. Both work with either party option, and musician availability is confirmed at the time of inquiry.
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We require a fun audience :-) Seriously though, we bring in everything needed activity wise. For musician add-on, we do require a power source. If your venue has an extra table, that is always appreciated but not necessary.
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