Birthday Parties at Habitat

Celebrate your birthday at Habitat!

Three kids smiling at Habitat

Habitat Education Center in Belmont offers fun, nature-inspired indoor and outdoor birthday parties from September to May for children turning ages 6–10.

Our experienced staff will lead the children in a 90-minute program, which always includes some time outside. After some exploring, your guests will return to the library where you may serve cake and refreshments.

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Please Note

A Mass Audubon membership and $50 deposit is required to book a party. If you’re not yet a member, you can join when booking the party.

Schedule a Party 

617-489-5050 x7211
habitatbirthday@massaudubon.org

Details

Parties can take place September through May on:

  • Weekday afternoons from 3:30–5:30 pm ($275)
  • Weekends from 10:00 am–noon or 2:00–4:00 pm ($325)

Maximum of 15 children per party. We also ask that two adult chaperones attend as well. 

→ Parties must be booked at least three weeks in advance.

No piñatas, please.

Themes

We offer a variety of nature-based themes to make your party unique! Pre-registration is required for all programs.

Fall

  • The Meadow (September–October): Discover the meadow with sweep nets to find insects and their cousins.
  • The Forest (October–November): Why do leaves change colors? Investigate the forest from top to bottom.
  • Harvest Celebration (October–November): Enjoy the fruits of the season within Habitat's garden.
  • Getting Ready for Winter (October–December): How are animals preparing for winter? Build a mouse house.

Spring

  • Water Wonders (April–May): Explore Habitat's ponds with nets. Who will we find swimming around?
  • Happy Bird-Day (April–May): Celebrate birds by making nests from natural materials.
  • Garden Party (May): Visit Habitat’s gardens and start one of your own to take home.

Winter

  • Animal Detectives (January–March): Look for signs that animals are out and about in the winter.
  • Maple Sugaring (February–March): Learn about maple trees and maple syrup. Taste some maple sugar.

Anytime

  • Bubble-ology: Discover the principles of water by creating wicked large bubbles.
  • Fairies & Gnomes: Decorate your own magical creature and bring for a hike for build a fairy house.
  • Predator/Prey: Play games to find out if you are sly like a fox or fast like a rabbit.
  • Reptiles & Amphibians: Visit Habitat’s resident animals to learn about these cold-blooded creatures.
  • Trail Blazers: Create a quest using sticks and arrows for your friends to follow while exploring the trails.