Birthdays
To make a reservation, call 301-600-1646,
or complete a birthday party request form online.
Note: a 30-day notice is required.
Overview
Come to Catoctin Creek Park for a birthday party that's full of fun, excitement and learning. The birthday party room will be reserved for 2.5 hours. A nature center host will lead a 1-hour interactive presentation at the beginning of the birthday party. The birthday parents will have the option to select the birthday party theme when they make their birthday party reservation.
A birthday party host will contact the birthday party family regarding this program 24 hours before the scheduled program to see if they have any special requests (i.e., specific animals they would like taken out during their program). We would like the birthday party family to please leave the room as they found it.
Decorations
The birthday party family will be responsible for providing all birthday party decorations including tablecloths, balloons, string piñatas, etc. We ask that no decorations are taped directly to the walls.
Set Up
The birthday party family may arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of the party to decorate the room and set up for the party and stay 15 minutes after the party to clean up. You may also reserve shelter #2 for free. Reservations for shelter #1 (near the playground) is an additional charge. The live animal portion of the party will be held inside the building. Families are welcome to eat outside in the shelter following the live animal presentation.
Refreshments
Food and drinks are provided by the birthday party family. This can include cake, snacks, drinks, etc. A refrigerator/freezer is available upon request to keep some of your beverages or party snacks cold.
Times
- Saturdays:11 a.m. - 1 p.m., 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Sundays: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Party organizers are allowed to arrive 15 minutes early to set up and 15 minutes after to clean up.
Fee
- $170 for 20 children.
- There will be an additional fee of $7 per child over the 20-child limit.
- Maximum party size: 30 children
Scheduling a Party & Details
To make a reservation, call 301-600-1646,
or complete a birthday party request form online.
Note: a 30-day notice is required.
When you call to make the reservation, please have the following information available:
- A couple of dates and times in mind for when you would like to hold the party
- The Birthday Party Theme Selected
- Decide if you would like to use shelter #2 (free with birthday reservation) or reserve shelter #1 (near the playground) for an additional fee, for your child's party.
- If you have any questions about the specific birthday party themes, please call the nature center at: 301-600-2051.
Party Themes
Awesome Animals Party
- Year Round
- All Ages
Crafty Critters
- Year Round
- All Ages
Earth Explorers
- Year Round
- 6-10 years old
Fairy Friends
- Year Round
- 6-10 years old
Going Buggy
- June-September
- 5-10 years old
Slithering Snakes
- Year Round
- All Ages