Birthday Parties
The Best Birthday Party Venue in Harrisburg, PA for STEAM Fun & Hands-On Experiences
Make your child’s next birthday unforgettable with a STEAM-powered celebration at Whitaker Center for Science & the Arts! Our unique birthday party packages blend curious minds with exciting experiences—perfect for kids who love to build, mix, test, explore, and play!
Whether you’re planning a celebration for curious engineers or science-loving explorers, we make it easy, stress-free, and seriously fun. Ready to get started?
What Every Party Includes
Every birthday package gives you:
✔ 1 hour in a private party room
✔ Space for decorations, food, drinks, and supplies
✔ Tables & seating for up to 40 total guests
✔ Activities led by Whitaker Center educators
✔ A unique experience kids won’t find anywhere else
Adults are free.
Base package includes 16 children.
🧪 Birthday Party Packages 🧪
| Birthday Package | Includes | Base Price Non-Member | Base Price Member | Additional Children |
| HYDROGEN | Party Room + Science Center | $300 | $270 | $20 |
| HELIUM | Party Room + Documentary + Science Center | $400 | $360 | $30 |
| CARBON | Party Room + Lab Activity + Science Center | $500 | $450 | $30 |
| NITROGEN | Party Room + Documentary + Lab Activity + Science Center | $600 | $540 | $40 |
**Base price covers 16 children. See prices above for adding additional children (up to 24). Adults are free.
Maximum 40 total guests – children and adults combined.
The Experiences
Science Center Access
Guests explore our interactive, hands-on science exhibit floors during the party. Stay and explore as long as you like!
Science Center Open Hours: 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Documentary Experience
Take your party upstairs to our Digital Cinema for an immersive big-screen experience. Films are ~40–45 minutes and many are available in 3D.
Lab Activities Options
If selecting a package that includes a lab activity, please select from the following:
Let’s be a Paleontologist (Ages 4-8)
Travel back to prehistoric times and learn more about some of the most amazing creatures to ever walk the earth, Dinosaurs! Excavate a dino egg and create your very own fossil!
Hosted in your Party Room
Ice Cream Science (Ages 4-12)
Join us for the ultimate birthday party experience as we develop our science skills and our muscles to create delicious ice cream. Get set to learn about chemistry in the tastiest way possible.
Hosted in your Party Room
Icky, Sticky, Slime (Ages 6-12)
Kids will get to experiment with our slime recipes to make their very own slimy concoctions. A great way to explore Chemistry while having lots of fun!
Hosted in your Party Room
Purposeful Gaming (Ages 8+)
Come explore our high-tech Innovation Zone with an hour of purposeful gaming! Enjoy the private use of the space to explore games, including: Fall Guys, Rocket League, Minecraft for Education, Knockout City (Dodgeball), and many more!
Hosted in the Innovation Zone
Minecraft Exploration (Ages 8+)
Play Minecraft for Education to learn the basics of block coding! Create your own world, play with your friends, or start a challenge to test your problem-solving abilities. The opportunities are endless!
Hosted in the Innovation Zone
How to Book
- Submit a party request
- Our Education team contacts you
- Choose your package & activity
- Get ready to celebrate!
Weekend dates fill quickly — reserve early.
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