Birthday Parties
Make your child’s birthday one to remember with Whitaker Center’s exciting STEAM-focused birthday packages!
Our packages range from fun activities themed around science, technology, engineering, art, and math for kids 4 to 12 years old. From robotics and coding to arts and crafts, these interactive activities are designed to teach, inspire, and put a smile on your child’s face. Plus, our packages include all the supplies, instructions, and equipment you need, so all you have to do is invite the guests and enjoy the show. With Whitaker Center, every party is guaranteed to be a success!
Ready to get planning? Please fill out the RSVP form above or at the bottom of this page and a representative from the Education Department will be in touch to plan your big day!
Birthday Packages
You can pick the package for your 4-12 year old that makes their day extra special!
| Birthday Package | Base Price Non-Member | Base Price Member | Additional Children |
| HYDROGEN – 1 hr Party Room + Science Center | $300 | $270 | $20 |
| HELIUM – 1 hr Party Room + Documentary + Science Center | $400 | $360 | $30 |
| CARBON – 1 hr Party Room + Lab Activity + Science Center | $500 | $450 | $30 |
| NITROGEN – 1 hr Party Room + Documentary + Lab Activity + Science Center | $600 | $540 | $40 |
| CHROME – 1 hr Party Room + PNC Innovation Zone Program of Your Choice (NO Science Center) | $450 | $405 | $20 |
| SILVER – 1 hr Party Room + PNC Innovation Zone Program of Your Choice + Documentary (NO Science Center) | $550 | $495 | $30 |
| PLATINUM – 1 hr Party Room + PNC Innovation Zone Program of Your Choice + Science Center | $650 | $585 | $30 |
| GOLD – 1 hr Party Room + PNC Innovation Zone Program of Your Choice + Science Center + Documentary | $750 | $675 | $40 |
**Base price covers 16 children. See prices above for adding additional children (up to 24). Adults are not charged.
Maximum 40 total guests – children and adults combined – per party.
**Please note: When you submit your RSVP form, it will ask what package you are interested in experiencing.
A member of the education staff will then work with you to choose the activities, the date, and the time of the party!
1 Hour Party Room
Your party will have exclusive access to our newly renovated party room for one hour during the party. You are invited to decorate the room and bring your own food, paper products, and beverages for the celebration.
Science Center
If selecting a package that includes the Science Center, your party guests can explore the exhibits during the party. Stay as long as you want while engaging in the interactive, hands-on Science Center floors.
Documentary
If selecting a package that includes a documentary, you will take a trip upstairs to our Digital Cinema. This immersive experience adds a pop of excitement to any party experience. Most films are available in 3D and a title will be chosen during the party planning process!
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 walk the Earth! Assemble a velociraptor skeleton, create a watercolor masterpiece, and even dig up your very own dinosaur fossils.
Ice Cream Science
Ages 4-12 — Join us for the ultimate birthday party experience as we develop our art and science skills to create delicious ice cream in beautiful, hand-painted bowls.
Icky, Sticky, Slime
Ages 6-12 — Kids will get to experiment with different slime recipes to make their very own slimy concoctions. They will create their own colors, and add in extras such as glitter, confetti, or sequins… No two slimes will be the same!
Volcanic Eruption!
Ages 6-12 — Do you feel that rumbling and shaking? The volcano is about to blow! During this lab activity, participants will get to design and build their very own cities and volcanoes using handmade Play-Doh. Just watch out when your volcano ERUPTS!
Exploring the Solar System
Ages 6-12 — Houston, we have a party! This engineering-based lesson includes constructing a wearable model of the Solar System and designing a rocket for space travel. It is out of this world!
PNC Innovation Zone Options
Gaming: Nintendo Switch
Ages 8+ –Play some family favorites on one of the best selling video game consoles ever. Play classic games like Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and Switch Sports, with many other games available as well. This option works best with smaller groups of 2-8 players.
Coding: Scratch Game Design Ages 8+ – For those interested in computer science, try out coding with Scratch, a simple block coding language created by MIT. Guests will have the opportunity to create their own game, with multiple types being offered with step by step instructions for each.
Team Play: Esports
Ages 8+ – Multiplayer games will be available for guests to play as a team or individually in a local online game format. Game modes can be tailored to include a squad (3 or 4 players) playing together to achieve a goal or compete amongst each other. Titles include Fall Guys, KartDrift Racing, Rocket League, Minecraft, and more.