Glen Ridge, NJ · Parties, classes & camps
A little magic. A lot of making.
From wizarding birthday adventures to creative classes and camps, there's always something wonderful happening at Wand & Willow.
- 13 party themes
- 2 hour parties at our studio
- Every guest takes home what they make
Three ways to join the fun
What are you planning?
Birthday Parties
Pick a theme, choose the activities, and let us handle the magic for two hours.
Browse 13 themes
Classes & Workshops
Weekly after-school art and craft sessions, plus a free Monday morning club for grown-ups.
See the schedule
Camps
School's Out day camps on days off, and themed camp weeks when school's out for the season.
Find camp daysBirthday parties
Choose your adventure
A few family favorites. Every party runs two hours at our Glen Ridge studio, and most let the birthday child pick their two favorite activities.
Taylor Swift
Swiftie scavenger hunt, glitter guitars and Name That Song bingo.
See what's included in Taylor SwiftNew
NewDragon Keepers
Hatch a dragon egg, forge a shield, map the dragon realm.
See what's included in Dragon Keepers
K-Pop Demon Hunters
Photo shoot with Mira, Rumi and Zoey, then showtime.
See what's included in K-Pop Demon Hunters
NewKnock on Wood
A painted name sign and beaded doorknob hanger for their door.
See what's included in Knock on Wood
Have a theme in mind?
Design Your Own party
Have a theme in mind? Laura will build the party around it, from décor and activities to the little personal details.
Tell Us Your IdeaHow a Wand & Willow party works
Their theme, their picks, their creations
- 1
Pick a theme
Wizards, pop stars, dragons, the ocean, or something completely your own.
- 2
Choose the activities
Most parties let the birthday child choose two, from potion brewing to guitar design.
- 3
Make it, take it home
Every guest heads home with something they made by hand, from wands to name signs.
Coming up
On the calendar
School's Out Day Camp
- Tuesday, November 3
- Wednesday, November 11
After-school classes
- Mondays Nature Makers, ages 7 to 11
- Tuesdays Mixed Media with Papa Tall, ages 11 to 15
- Wednesdays Hog-Arts, ages 7 to 11
Monday Craft Club
Free creative co-working for grown-up makers. Bring a project or grab a starter kit for a small fee. Beginners always welcome.
More about Craft Club
Event space for rent
Host your own gathering in our studio
A light-filled 1,110 square foot space for classes, workshops, meetings and get-togethers, right across from the Glen Ridge train station.
- Classes
- Workshops
- Meetings
- Gatherings
- Photo sessions
Up to 50 people · Fold-away tables · Lounge corner · From $60 an hour
Meet the maker
Started by a teacher who never stopped playing
Laura Linn spent her career teaching and writing for children, as an elementary teacher and an editor of Scholastic News Classroom Magazines. She has been throwing Harry Potter parties since 2000. Her daughter Ellie is the reason there's a Taylor Swift party.
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Hear it from a Wand & Willow family
“We had an amazing experience with Wand & Willow Events! The entire process was effortless from start to finish
From décor to activities, they had every detail covered, making the day completely stress-free.
Laura and Victoria were absolutely incredible with both kids and adults.”
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Wand & Willow Events
Children's party service in Glen Ridge, New Jersey
- Phone
- (917) 647-8776
- Hours
- Monday9:30 AM to 5 PM
- Tuesday to Friday1 PM to 6 PM
- Saturday and Sunday11 AM to 7 PM
Parties, classes and studio rentals run on their own schedules. Directly across from the Glen Ridge train station.
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Birthday coming up?
Let's plan something magical
Tell us the theme and the date you have in mind. Laura will reply personally to talk details.