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BIRTHDAYS ARE BACK AND BETTER THAN EVER!

Thank you for your interest in hosting your child’s upcoming birthday with us! We are so excited to bring back the excitement of our birthday party packages for you and your family. Check out all of the fun we can provide with our various party packages below.

The Booking Process:

*We are currently booked through the end of April. Additionally, the following dates are blacked out due to internal programming: May 6, May 20, and June 3*

Birthday parties are available Saturdays and Sundays at the following times:

  • Solar: 11am-12pm; 12pm-1pm; or 4pm-5pm
  • Supernova, Galactic, and Big Bang: 11am-1pm or 3pm-5pm

In order to book, please review the packages below and submit a Birthday Request Form to either Kristian Zambrana (kzambrana@coxsciencecenter.org) or Courtney Sanders (csanders@coxsciencecenter.org)

NOTICE: A minimum of two weeks advance notice and a 50% deposit are required to secure an in-person room for your birthday. Submission of the request form does not guarantee reservation of date or time as these are subject to availability. Cancellations within 14 days of the booking will result in the forfeiture of the deposit. 

 

All Parties Include:

  • Admission for party guests (Both adults and children)
  • Private Room Rental
  • Party Facilitators, to assist with set up and breakdown

 

Birthday Packages:

Solar

($350 for non-members; $300 for members)

  • 20 complimentary party guests; each additional guest $15/person
  • Private Room Rental for one (1) hour

Supernova

($550 for non-members; $500 for members)

  • 30 complimentary party guests; each additional guest $15/person
  • Private Room Rental for two (2) hours
  • Themed decorations and kitchenette supplies (see available themes below)
  • Facilitated party activities and games
  • Dino appearance upon request

Galactic

($750 for non-members; $700 for members)

  • 30 complimentary party guests; each additional guest $15/person
  • Private Room Rental for two (2) hours
  • Themed decorations and kitchenette supplies (see available themes below)
  • Facilitated party activities and games
  • Dino appearance upon request
  • 25 complimentary Birthday Invitations and Thank-You cards
  • Science Ed-venture of your choice (see available ed-ventures below)

Big Bang

($950 for non-members; $900 for members)

  • 30 complimentary party guests; each additional guest $15/person
  • Private Room Rental for two (2) hours
  • Themed decorations and kitchenette supplies (see available themes below)
  • Facilitated party activities and games
  • Dino appearance upon request
  • 25 complimentary Birthday Invitations and Thank-You cards
  • Science Ed-venture of your choice (see available ed-ventures below)
  • Pizza Delivery from Papa Johns (other vendors available upon request)
  • Themed Birthday Cake from Publix
  • Themed party favors or take-home experiments upon request

 

Party Themes (see photos here):

  • Diggin Dinos-Go on a wild adventure through the Jurassic Era with a birthday experience every explorer is bound to dig!
  • Under the Sea-You will certainly make a splash with this fin-tastic birthday experience.
  • Kablam! Chemistry- We are positive that all budding mad scientists will be in their element with this lab-themed birthday experience.
  • Space Explorers-Reach for the stars and book a birthday experience that is truly out of this world!

 

Science Ed-ventures:

  • Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Lab – Party guests will see physical changes occur before their very eyes as one of our in-house junior scientists concoct some of our famous science ice cream using Liquid Nitrogen.
  • Planetarium Show – Party guests will get to experience a private planetarium show of their choice (for options, please see our website here.)
  • Fossil Shark Tooth Lab – Party guests will examine real shark jaw specimens, learn about various shark habitats and behavior, and create their own shark tooth necklaces.

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Can we bring in our own food and drinks? Décor?

Yes! While we work on offering party-sized meals through our café, you are more than welcome to bring in food for your party or even have it delivered. All drinks must be non-alcoholic. Decorations are included in the birthday packages (except Solar), but you may bring in additional decorations or use your own decorations entirely.

There are things within the package that I’d like to add/remove. Is this possible?

Yes! While our packages do cover almost everything you need, we can build a customized package to better suit your party plan.

What time can we arrive for the party?

We allow the party parents access to the party area about 30 minutes prior to the start time while the birthday team puts the finishing touches together.

Do my guests have to leave once the party is over?

Not at all! While the party area is only available to guests during the set time, the admissions associated with the party packages are valid for the whole day! We encourage you to let your guests know that they may arrive as early as one hour before your scheduled party time and may stay as long as we are open.

Are balloons included with the decorations?

We do not include balloons with our decorations as we understand the impact they may have on our environment. Partygoers are allowed to bring balloons, but we ask that they are secured so that they cannot be released and that they are not filled with any sort of material (i.e. confetti, sequins, rice, glitter, etc.).