Make your child’s next birthday one they’ll never forget with a birthday party at the museum!
Celebrate with Science!
Whether you celebrate at our Greenville Museum or Contentnea Creek in Grifton, we’ll provide a fun, hands-on experience filled with discovery, excitement, and unforgettable memories. Choose from a variety of engaging party themes, and let us take care of the science while you enjoy the celebration!
Who Can Attend?
Each birthday party includes 15 participating children. Additional participants are $10 per child. Parents, guardians, and non-participating siblings are welcome and do not count toward your participant total.
Party Details
Birthday parties are available Saturdays only. Greenville offers a morning party, while Contentnea Creek offers morning and afternoon celebrations.
Choose from 10:00 AMā1:00 PM or 1:00 PMā4:00 PM (Morning only in Greenville). Your reservation includes 30 minutes for setup, 2 hours of party time featuring a 30-minute themed science program, and 30 minutes for cleanup.
Standard parties are $200 for the first 15 participants.
Premium parties are $250.
Parties at Greenville
Rockin’ Reptiles
Ages: 2+ Years Old
Description:
Meet live reptiles, including Pop the Corn Snake and Venus the Bearded Dragon. Kids will learn about their habitats, lifecycles, and care routines before meeting and greeting the animals. Live animal availability subject to change on short notice.
Prehistoric Party (Premium Option)
Ages: 2+ Years Old
Description:
Kids will discover dinosaurs that lived in North Carolina, learn about prehistoric life, and create their own trace fossil using dinosaur footprints and foam clay.
Pufferfish PaloozaĀ
Ages: 2-5 Years Old
Description:
Kids will be introduced to our pufferfish, Eugene, learn fun facts about these fascinating ocean animals, and create their own colorful pufferfish with washable paint.
Animals with Superpowers Puppet Show
Ages: 2ā5 Years Old
Description:
Learn about animals with superpowers through an interactive puppet show. Kids will discover different animal adaptations that give them “superpowers.” Perfect for children under 5 years old.
Block Party
Ages: 5+ Years Old
Description:
Build, create, and let your imagination run wild at the Block Party! Kids will explore 3D design and make their own hands-on craft inspired by their favorite block-building video games.
Party Animals: Pet Vet
Ages: 5+ Years Old
Description:
Bring your favorite stuffed pet to the party! Kids will enjoy a private, hands-on veterinary experience, tour the tools used by real veterinarians, and care for their own stuffed animal patients.
Slime Party (Premium Option)
Ages: 5+ Years Old
Description:
Bring your friends to celebrate your birthday and make your own slime! Choose your colors and inclusions to create a unique slime, then take it home with you.
Blast Off Birthday Party: Straw Rockets
Ages: 5+ Years Old
Description:
Learn about rockets and what their job is. Build your own straw rocket, then compete with your friends to see who is the best rocket engineer. Simple and complex versions available.
Parties at Contentnea
Rockin’ Reptiles
Ages: 2+ Years Old
Description:
Meet live reptiles, including Kernel the Corn Snake and Jupiter the Bearded Dragon. Kids will learn about their habitats, lifecycles, and care routines before meeting and greeting the animals. Live animal availability subject to change on short notice.
Dino Dig and Play (Premium Option)
Ages: 2-5 Years Old
Description:
Become a young paleontologist by excavating a dig site, discovering what’s beneath the surface, analyzing dinosaur tracks, and finding your own “dinosaurs” to take home!
Be The Star: Planetarium Party
Ages: 2+
Description:
Enjoy a private planetarium show and a guided tour through what the night sky looked like on the day you were born, making your birthday truly out of this world.
Into the wild: Survival Camp
Ages: 7+
Description:
If you were dropped into the forests of Eastern North Carolina, would you have the skills to thrive and survive? Gather your team of explorers and learn how to tie knots, general fire safety, practice identifying venomous snakes and poison ivy, and learn how to read a map and compass.Ā
Parrrty Like a Pirate
Ages: 5+ Years Old
Description:
Go on a Treasure hunt! Solve clues and follow the tracks to find where “X marks the spot”! Kids will get to keep some of the treasure!
The Birthday Catch
Ages: 5+ Years Old
Description:
Borrow our fishing gear, or bring your own, to fish with your friends in our ponds! We’ll give you a quick fishing lesson and let you know which fish you may catch! This is the only way to fish with us without a membership!
Blast Off Birthday Party: Stomp Rockets
Ages: 5+ Years Old
Description:
Learn about rockets and what their job is. Customize your own rocket, then stomp to make them fly! Compete with your friends to see who is the best rocket engineer.
Add Rush Acai Bowls to your party!
Cool off with a sweet treat everyone will love! With no dyes and no added sugars, this treat is the perfect addition to your kiddo’s party.
Includes:
20 8oz bowls of acai
1 Birthday Souvenir bowl
Cost: $150 (paid directly to Rush Bowls on the day of your party by cash or card)
We’ll handle booking the treat, so you can focus on celebrating!
Ready to Book Your Party?
Reserve your Saturday birthday party by calling 252-364-2862, or submit the party request form below to get started. Planning a celebration that’s not a birthday? Give us a call to discuss reserving our space for your event. If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Elliott at elliott@atimeforscience.org. We look forward to helping you plan a memorable celebration!
Request a birthday party at ATFS Greenville or Contentnea Creek!
226 West 8th Street | Greenville, NC 27834 | 252.364.2862