The Most Unique Bar & Bat Mitzvah Venues in New York, New Jersey and Philadelphia

While a traditional Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration has historically taken place in a synagogue, restaurant or country club, there are so many unique options to consider today. Before you even begin exploring venues, first think about your child’s passions, interests, hobbies or even a possible theme. This will help guide your decisions and may quickly spark several ideas.

Not sure where to begin? Here’s some inspiration to get you started. Below are the most unique (and fun) Bar & Bat Mitzvah venues we’ve come across throughout New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia.

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AIRPLANE HANGERS

Princeton Airport

Princeton, NJ

CONCERT VENUES & COMEDY CLUBS

The Mann Center

Philadelphia, PA

Punch Line Philly

Philadelphia, PA

Stone Pony

Asbury Park, NJ

White Eagle Hall

Jersey City, NJ

World Cafe Live

Philadelphia, PA

DAY CAMPS

Black Bear Day Camp

Millstone, NJ

Frogbridge Day Camp

Millstone, NJ

Jeff Lake Day Camp

Stanhope, NJ

NIGHTCLUBS

Ascent Lounge

New York, NY (The Shops at Columbus Circle)

Birch Hoboken

Hoboken, NJ

Noto Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA

SPORTS VENUES

Bowlero

Various locations across USA and Canada

Citi Field

Queens, NY

Citizens Bank Park

Philadelphia, PA

High Exposure

Northvale, NJ

Ice Hockey Arenas & Skating Rinks

Various locations across USA and Canada

MetLife Stadium

East Rutherford, NJ

Red Bull Arena

Harrison, NJ

Sky Zone

Various locations across USA and Canada

SPIN

NYC & Philadelphia

Topgolf

Various locations worldwide

THEME PARKS

Dave and Busters

Various locations across USA and Canada

Nickelodeon Universe Theme Park

American Dream Mall, East Rutherford, NJ

YACHTS & BOATS

ZOOS

Central Park Zoo

West Orange, NJ

Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia, PA

Turtle Back Zoo

West Orange, NJ


If you're looking for a more traditional Bar or Bat Mitzvah celebration for your child, check out the most popular Mitzvah venues in: