Why not have your child’s birthday party in a place where partygoers can have fun and learn with interactive exhibits and a theater? Our classroom is available to you for food, decorations and gifts making the Weather Discovery Center the perfect place for a birthday party! Read over the guidelines and costs and then call us today to reserve your party date.

Birthday parties can be scheduled on days the Weather Discovery Center is open. The Center is open from 10 a.m. –  4 p.m., except for 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Sundays beginning January 2022. Parties will last two hours and cannot be scheduled before 11 a.m. and no later than 1 p.m. Sunday parties may only be scheduled from noon – 2 p.m. (Set up time 1/2 hour before party; clean up time 1/2 hour after party. Because the Discovery Center is open for other visitors, this will be enforced.)

Parents or guardians are responsible for bringing food, drinks in spill-proof containers, plates, napkins, utensils and anything you need for your party. Please note: All drinks must be in spill-proof containers.

The Party Hosts are required to dispose of all garbage in provided trash cans or bags, wipe down tables, (and chairs, if necessary) and to run the sweeper over the carpet, if necessary.

Children will have use of all exhibits, including the theater upon request.

A party of 10 or more children requires 2 adults in attendance for supervision; 11 or more children requires 4 adults in attendance for supervision.

The party hosts/adult(s) will be required to abide by guidelines for the supervision of children at the party. (Guidelines provided upon check-in the day of the party.)

The birthday boy or girl will receive a special “Weather on the Date of my Birth” certificate.

Cost is $9.00 per child. Children 2 and under are free. Up to 4 adults at no charge. Five or more adults—$4.00 each. Minimum charge—$50 per party.

Birthday parties are subject to availability of the date and must be scheduled at least one week in advance by calling 938-1000 or stopping in during regular business hours.

A deposit of $25 is required upon booking. The deposited amount will be applied to the cost. The deposited amount will be refunded only if the party is cancelled at least 7 days before the scheduled date.