Birthday Parties

Emily Oaks Nature Center

Celebrate your child’s special day with a fun and memorable outdoor experience! Birthday party package rentals for the indoor program room or an outdoor shelter are both available. A leader-guided activity is included within the rental time.

Call (847) 674-1500, ext. 2500 for scheduling and information. For fees and detailed activity descriptions, click here to see the Emily Oaks birthday party brochure.

Ages 3 & Up 

Indoor Birthday Party Package
Resident Rate: $260 
Non-resident Rate: $325

Shelter Birthday Party Package 
Resident Rate: $185
Non-resident Rate: $230 
Add-on Campfire: R $50/NR $65 

Damage Deposit: $100 

Room Rentals

	Capacity	Resident/Non-res Fee
Program Room	60	$95/$190
Classroom A	35	$45/$90
Kitchen		$40/$80
Damage Deposit		$100

The Exploritorium

Click here for Exploritorium party information

Skatium Ice Arena

Enjoy 45 minutes in our party room and 1 hour on our studio rink. We will provide a party assistant to aid with set-up, clean-up, and skate rental ($2.50 per pair). Fee: $275. 

Call (847) 674-1500, ext. 2900 for more information.

Skokie Water Playground & Devonshire Aquatic Center

Click here for Skokie Water Playground party information.

Click here for Devonshire Aquatic Center party information.            

Weber Leisure Center

Gymnasium Party • Ages: 1+
Includes 60 minutes to enjoy one full basketball court to run, shoot hoops, play soccer, tennis, or all three. No staff led instruction is provided.
Fee: $300/$375

Princess/Superhero Party• Ages: 4+
A special character will interact with your guests for 60 minutes with simple games, moves, dancing, singing, and more! Additional fee may apply.
Fee: $350/$438

Balloon Party • Age: 3+
Includes 45 minutes of activity with a birthday party leader from the Magic Team of Gary Kantor. Guests will make fun animal and fantasy balloon designs. Fee includes balloon making materials.
Fee: $300/$375 

Bounce House Party • Ages: 3+
Includes 60 minutes of gym play with gym mats, one small bounce house, and one large bounce house. No staff led instruction is provided.
Fee: $300/$375

Yoga or Cheer Party with Chicago Loves Dance • Ages: 4+
Enjoy 60 minutes of interactive dances, choreography, freestyle dance circles, yoga, games and more.
Fee: $300/$375

Magic Party with Gary Kantor • Ages: 4+
Enjoy a 30-minute interactive magic show including vanishing acts, card tricks, mind-reading, and much more!
Fee: $300/$375

Sports Birthday Party • Ages 3+
If your child loves sports, this is the perfect birthday party! Hot Shots Sports coaches will lead guests in sports such as basketball, soccer, flag football, dodgeball, camp games and more! Birthday host may select up to three sports to be played within the one-hour party. Coaches bring all equipment and lead all activities for the party. Parents are welcome to join in the fun or sit back and relax! For more than 15 children, additional coaches are required. For 15-25 kids: 2 coaches, 26-35 kids: 3 coaches. Each additional coach is $70.
Fee: $325/$400

Nerf Battle Birthday Party • Ages 7+
The ultimate party theme for any Nerf gun loving kid! Coaches facilitate different styles of play to ensure everyone is involved and having fun! Game variants offer different levels of play to fit the skill level and interest of the birthday guests. All guns, ammo and eye protection will be provided. For more than 15 children, additional coaches are required. For 15-25 kids: 2 coaches, 26-35 kids: 3 coaches. Each additional coach is $70.
Fee: $325/$400

Mini Ninja Warrior Birthday Party • Ages 3-7
Leap, hop, skip, run your way through obstacles and put your Ninja skills to the test. This fun movement-based party will challenge guests to maneuver over and under objects. Different obstacles may include balance beams, steppingstones, hopscotch rings, hula hoops, balance buckets, scooters, tunnels and more! Coaches build the obstacle course and facilitate challenges and games while maneuvering the obstacles. For more than 15 children, additional coaches are required. For 15-25 kids: 2 coaches, 26-35 kids: 3 coaches. Each additional coach is $70.
Fee: $325/$400

Glam it up with GlitzyGirlz • Ages: 4+ 
Glitzy Girlz staff will give make-overs with hair, sparkle and nail polish applications. Guests will decorate  a wooden picture frame complete with paints, jewels and embellishments. Each guest also design a crystal bracelet to take home with a cool bead selection. The party ends with a fashion show complete with scarfs, glasses and a purple runway carpet as well as Freeze Dance fun for all! 
Fee: For 1–10 kids $400/$500; $25 per additional child

Pretend Play Party • Ages: 1+ 
Leave the mess to us! Come and enjoy a room full of toys during your child’s birthday celebration.
Fee: $300/$375

Party with Twisti City • Ages: 2+ 
Giant Bubbles Show; 40 min show that includes hands-on bubble making: $400/$500
Professional Face Painting: $300/$375
Mr. Scott’s Music Shows; 40 min show. Singalong with puppets, balloon tricks, and lots of dancing and motion: $400/$500