Children's Birthday Parties
"All of the kids had great fun at the Paint-a-Pot birthday party, and the parents had a lovely time at the Arboretum as well!"
Birthday parties are a privilege of the Family Level membership or higher
Birthday parties are held in the Stackhouse Education Center at Reeves-Reed Arboretum.
Let's Party!
Each party begins with a brief introduction by a staff member, followed by the entertainment of your choice. The first hour is entirely Educator-led; the last half hour of the party is led by the birthday parents – to serve cake and/or other party food that you supply. The space is available to you 30 minutes before your scheduled time slot for setup and decorating, and 30 minutes afterwards for cleanup.
Cost: $300
Time: 1.5 hours
Limit: 16 children
Please include any participating siblings when calculating the guest limits. See individual party package descriptions for ages.
Learn and Have Fun!
Reeves-Reed Arboretum offers a delightful and educational setting for hosting children’s birthday parties, with its beautiful gardens providing a magical backdrop for unforgettable celebrations.
Paint-a-Pot
(ages 4 and up)
Arboretum Explorers
(ages 6 and up)
Terrific Terrariums
(ages 6 and up)
For Animal Lovers
(ages 4 and up)
Cost: $190 to Reeves-Reed Arboretum (Does not include the cost of the presenter.)
For more information, contact Althea Llewellyn, Director of Education, at a.llewellyn@reeves-reedarboretum.org.
Additional Party Information & Answers to FAQ’s
- A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to book a party. The remainder of the payment is due 2 weeks before the party.
- If for some reason you need to cancel, please let us know as early as possible, but no later than 1 week before the party. Cancellations made after that will result in full forfeiture of party fees.
- Birthday parties are held rain or shine. Please dress for the weather, including good walking shoes and rain jackets if needed.
- The renters are responsible for set-up, clean-up, food, tablecloths, decorations, and party favors.
- Alcohol, balloons, sports equipment/balls, and pinatas are NOT permitted.
- Before leaving the premises, the renters must clean the floor and all surfaces used, remove all belongings and decorations, and remove all garbage from the premises.
- The rental is limited to the classroom only. Renters may not set up on the Arboretum grounds.
- Arboretum Educators are only responsible for supervision during one hour of the rental period, and there must be at least one other chaperone during this time.
- Program times cannot be adjusted for late-arriving guests.
- Due to limited space in the classroom, we recommend you select a few chaperones and encourage most parents to drop off their children.
What RRA Provides
- Private use of the Education Center for 2.5 hours
- One-hour nature program led by an Arboretum Educator
- Tables and chairs (two 6-ft tables, arranged banquet-style for eating)
- Sink & microwave
- Cleaning supplies (broom, dustpan, disinfecting wipes, and mop)
- 2 bathrooms
What You Provide
- Food, drinks, and ice
- Tablecloths, paper goods, utensils, and garbage bags
- Decorations and party favors
- Supervision of your guests
- Set-up and clean-up
