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Birthday decorations set up in the Aquarium.

Children's Birthday Parties

SHELLebrate your child’s birthday at Greater Cleveland Aquarium and make FINtastic memories!

Birthday Party Package Options

Classic Package

  • Available: Saturdays and Sundays
  • Times: 10:30am – 12:30pm OR 2 – 4pm
  • Starting at $370 (Passholder $333)
    • Admission for up to 15 guests
    • Includes Standard Party Space
    • Max. capacity is 35 guests

Ultimate Package

  • Available: Saturdays and Sundays
  • Times: 10:30am – 12:30pm
  • Starting at $910 (Passholder $819)
    • Admission for up to 40 guests
    • Includes Premium Party Space
    • Additional guests can be added up to max. capacity of 60 guests

Please Note:

  • The number of guests listed for each package includes all children (ages 2+) and adults including the birthday child, host family and Passholders.
  • Any parties with 36+ guests will be an Ultimate Package and be held in the Premium Party Space.

Additional Information

To review additional package sizes, available activities, preview keepsake options and other details, please check out our digital birthday party brochure.

Booking Your Party

Step 1: Complete the Birthday Party Request Form.
Step 2: If the date is available, you will receive a quote.
Step 3: Secure your reservation by paying a $110 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit.
Step 4: Final payment must be made by the Monday prior to the party.
Step 5: SHELLebrate!

Availability is limited, it is highly recommend you book at least 4 weeks in advance.

Questions? Email groups@greaterclevelandaquarium.com or call 216.862.8803x 7705 for additional information.

All packages include the following:

  • Two-hour party rental space
  • One party activity (an ocean-themed game or craft)
  • Aquarium Educator to facilitate party activity
  • Aquarium admission following the party
  • Hidden message scavenger hunt
  • Validated parking for party family and guests
  • Digital invitations

Ultimate Package also includes:

  • Second party activity (an ocean-themed game or craft)
  • Second Aquarium Educator
  • Navy blue cloth tablecloths