1st Birthday Party Venues for Rent in New York City, NY

In New York City, prices of 1st birthday party venues average $300 hire fee per hour. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in New York City, based on Tagvenue data from September 2025:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2025), the best options include:

• Studio 1 at Home Studios Inc. in Flatiron District - rated 4.9/5
  Our user said: ‘Beautiful venue, perfect location and amazing staff!’

• Event Space | Art Gallery at G-Gallery in TriBeCa - rated 4.8/5
  Our user said: ‘The venue's coordinator/representative was very responsive and helpful with all of our questions.’

• SoHo Loft Penthouse at Penthouse Six Rooftop in South Village - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘She was so kind and fun to be around. I’d book here a million times again if I could!’

You'll find 1st birthday party venues in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in New York City, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2025):

There are plenty of ways you can make your child’s first birthday party a success:

• Choose a theme: Select a fun theme that resonates with your family or is popular among little ones, such as a favorite children's book, cartoon character, or animal. You can decorate the venue and the food according to the theme, or even dress up the little one - who doesn’t love a baby in an adorable outfit?
• Outdoor picnic: If the weather permits, an outdoor picnic can be a delightful way to celebrate. Use colorful blankets, bring kid-friendly snacks in picnic baskets, and prepare a few outdoor games for entertainment. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and bug spray.
• Sensory play area: Create a safe area with sensory play items like soft play blocks, textured balls, and interactive toys suitable for toddlers.
• Professional photographer: Consider hiring a photographer to capture the special moments so you can relive them again and again - the baby stage passes way too quickly, so you should commemorate every moment you can!
• Finger Foods and Cake: Provide a variety of finger foods suitable for young children. For the birthday cake, consider a small "smash cake" just for the birthday child - it makes for adorable photos!

If you would like to get more inspiration on the topic, dive into our blog post about the best kid's birthday party ideas.

Consider renting these family-friendly spaces for your celebration:

• Bambina Blue in Lower Manhattan is a space full of colors, ready to capture the heart of any little one and their parents.
• Midtown French Deco Professional Flex Space is the hidden gem of Koreatown. This is a blank canvas space just waiting to be transformed to your liking.
• Colors Effect, an outdoor venue in Brooklyn, is perfect for a celebration during the warmer months.

A first birthday party really shouldn’t last any longer than 1 or 2 hours. Also, as you likely already know after the first year of parenthood, it is best to plan any celebration involving young children around their nap schedule. Keeping the party brief also makes it more manageable for parents and enjoyable for the little guests and their families.