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Brookside Nature Center – Parties

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Brookside Nature Center is the place to host a party . . . naturally! Nature enthusiasts can celebrate their special day with a party at Brookside Nature Center.

Whether it’s roasting marshmallows around a campfire, meeting an ambassador animal up-close, or embarking on a hike to uncover nature’s hidden treasures, our parties cater to every explorer’s curiosity. Don’t miss out on the chance to make memories that will last a lifetime!

Party Details:

Your fee of $350 includes:

  • Exclusive use of BNC’s multi-purpose room from 9:30am – 12:30pm for up to 40 guests (24 children max).
  • A 60-minute naturalist-led program from 10 – 11am! Choose from the program themes listed below.
  • 60 minutes to celebrate with friends and family!
  • 30 minutes for set-up and clean-up.

Party Theme: Nature Superheroes

Wild animals have superpowers that help them survive! Partygoers hike through the forest to search for and discover superheroes in nature.
Offered year-round.  Suitable for ages 5+.

Party Theme: Incredible Insects

Budding entomologists learn what makes insects unique! Partygoers hike to the meadow with nets to search for insects – big and small. 
Offered April to October.  Suitable for ages 5+.

Party Theme: Campfire 101

Celebrate your birthday with family and friends around the campfire! Partygoers learn different ways to stack logs, light a fire, and engage with fire safely.
Offered year-round. Suitable for ages 8+.

View available party dates at the following link:

Brookside Nature Center Party Dates

Booking a Brookside Nature Center party is done through ActiveMontgomery at the link above. To look for available party dates, you must search by the date you are interested in. The search box for dates is located on the left-hand side of the screen. If you do not already have an ActiveMontgomery account, you must create one.