Birthday Parties at Smith
*Please contact reserve@smithplayground.org or 215-765-4325 x100 to book a party date less than 2 weeks in advance.
During the global pandemic, Smith is following the latest government and CDC safety guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19 while visiting Smith.
Nature Play Party Package
Price: $500
- Two-hour rental in covered, outdoor party space and access to Smith’s Nature Explore area on the Playground.
- Socially distanced nature based crafts and activities with dedicated party staff
- Limit of 40 total guests per party, space can accommodate all children attending with social distancing!
Event Tent Rental
Price: $325 (Saturdays and Sundays)
- Two-hour rental in covered, outdoor party space on the Playground or front lawn.
- Limit of 40 total guests per party, space can accommodate all children attending with social distancing!
Side Porch Rental
Photo credit: Sarah Patterson
Price: $325 (Saturdays and Sundays)
- Two-hour rental in newly renovated, covered side porch of Smith’s historic Playhouse.
- Space accommodates up to 40 total guests.
When can you host a birthday party here?
Saturdays and Sundays 10:00AM to 12:00PM, 1:00 to 3:00PM, or 4:00 to 6:00PM
What do you get?
- A Smith t-shirt for the birthday child
- A crown for the birthday child
- A Smith staff member who will
- Greet you when you arrive
- Direct guests to your party location
- Periodically check in with you throughout your party
- Answer any questions you or your guests might have about Smith
- Dispose of trash bags at the conclusion of your party.
Frequently Asked Questions
- A non-refundable deposit of $150 is required by check, money order, or credit card to reserve your party date. The remaining balance must be received 15 days before the party. Smith reserves the right to cancel your reservation if full payment is not received on time.
- Renters are welcome to bring their own food. No open flame beside a birthday candle is allowed on the premises. Open flames include: sternos for chafing dishes, and grills.
- 20 minutes is allotted for decorating and clean-up before and after the reserved time. Outside of this allotment, renters have no rights to the space and all left-behind belongings are subject to removal by Smith staff.
- For decorations: Tape is not allowed to fix things to painted surfaces, and confetti is not allowed. Please use sticky-tac on-hand for fastening decorations to walls and other painted surfaces.
- If additional entertainment is scheduled (character appearance, face painting, etc.) the renter is responsible for their setup needs. All additional entertainment must be kept inside the rented party space and time reserved. This includes keeping music at a respectful level for the rest of Smith’s visitors.
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Please contact reserve@smithplayground.org or 215-765-4325 x100 with any questions and to book a future on-site party or future appointment to view the party spaces.
