Celebrate your birthday with the Okanagan Science Centre and leave the science of fun up to us! Each birthday party includes approximately 30-40 minutes of hands-on science experiments with OSC scientists. During the remaining time, the birthday group can explore the science centre exhibits and enjoy the birthday party room for cake, presents, and additional fun with friends!
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For additional information, please see the FAQ section below.
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Birthday Party Themes & Activities
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Little Scientist
Ages 2-5
Little Scientists is an exciting, hands-on birthday party where kids explore the wonders of science through colorful experiments, foaming elephant toothpaste, and fun chemical reactions!
Activities include: Elephant Toothpaste Demonstration, Colourful Test Tubes, and Exploding Baggies
Bubble Bash
Ages 2-5
Bubble Bash is a fun-filled, interactive birthday party where kids dive into the science and magic of bubbles through bouncing bubble tricks and hands-on bubbly fun!
Activities include: Flaming Bubbles Demonstration, Bubble Snakes, and Bouncing Bubbles
Crazy Chemistry
Ages 6-10
Crazy Chemistry is a hands-on, high-energy birthday party where kids experiment with real science tools and reactions in a colourful, fizzing, and totally fun lab experience!
Activities include: Elephant Toothpaste Demonstration, Colourful Test Tubes, and DIY Lava Lamps
Ooey Gooey
Ages 6-10
Ooey Gooey is a sensory-packed birthday party where kids squish, stretch, and play with slime - it's delightfully messy!
Activities include: Create and customize your own slime
Blast into Space
Ages 7-10
Blast Into Space is an out-of-this-world birthday adventure where kids journey through the stars with a captivating planetarium show and an exhilarating gyro chair ride that simulates astronaut training!
Activities include: Planetarium Show (approx. 30 minutes) and Gyro Chair Rides
Potions Lab
Ages 5-10
Potions Lab is a magical birthday experience where young wizards mix colorful brews, watch bubbling reactions, and explore the science behind enchanting elixirs!
Activities include: Elephant Toothpaste Demonstrations and DIY Potions Lab (mix, make, and create potions)
Testimonials
"We love the Okanagan Science Centre! We had our 4 year olds birthday party here and it was fantastic. G was an amazing presenter! Highly recommend the OSC for a birthday party or a visit anytime."
"Had my son's 6th birthday party there - they did a great job! Highly recommend."
"Had my daughters (7th) birthday party here, Slime edition. G who hosted us was great. All the kids made slime on their own. When the demonstration was done, all the kids were able to enjoy the science centre! One child announced, "BEST PARTY EVER!"."
Each birthday party includes approximately 30-40 minutes of hands-on science experiments with OSC scientists depending on the theme you choose.
During the remaining time, the birthday group can explore the science centre exhibits and enjoy the birthday party room for cake, presents, and additional fun with friends!
Please note that adult supervision is required at all times while visiting the science centre.
Each birthday party includes approximately 30-40 minutes of hands-on science experiments with OSC scientists depending on the theme you choose.
During the remaining time, the birthday group can explore the science centre exhibits and enjoy the birthday party room for cake, presents, and additional fun with friends!
Please note that adult supervision is required at all times while visiting the science centre.
The total birthday party time is 2 hours maximum.
The total birthday party time is 2 hours maximum.
We have two program spaces available for birthday parties: the Program Room inside the main Science Centre building and Heritage Hall, located at the north end of our parking lot. A few days before your party, OSC staff will confirm which space your celebration will be held in.
Please note that we are unable to reserve or guarantee a specific party room in advance, and OSC reserves the right to change the assigned space at any time if needed.
We have two program spaces available for birthday parties: the Program Room inside the main Science Centre building and Heritage Hall, located at the north end of our parking lot. A few days before your party, OSC staff will confirm which space your celebration will be held in.
Please note that we are unable to reserve or guarantee a specific party room in advance, and OSC reserves the right to change the assigned space at any time if needed.
Each birthday party includes up to 12 children max. If you’re expecting more, additional children are welcome at a cost of $5 per child, which can be paid at the front desk on the day of your party.
We’ll connect with you a few days before your celebration to confirm your estimated number of attendees.
Each birthday party includes up to 12 children max. If you’re expecting more, additional children are welcome at a cost of $5 per child, which can be paid at the front desk on the day of your party.
We’ll connect with you a few days before your celebration to confirm your estimated number of attendees.
Yes! Bringing your own decorations is encouraged, but tape and/or adhesive strips of any kind are not permitted to be used on the walls. Sticky tack is preferred, but not supplied by OSC.
Yes! Bringing your own decorations is encouraged, but tape and/or adhesive strips of any kind are not permitted to be used on the walls. Sticky tack is preferred, but not supplied by OSC.
Refrigeration for food/cake is not available for birthday parties.
Refrigeration for food/cake is not available for birthday parties.
Ages are just a guideline! We can customize the activities for older or younger ages for any birthday party theme!
Ages are just a guideline! We can customize the activities for older or younger ages for any birthday party theme!
A few days prior to your birthday party booking, and OSC staff member will send you a detailed email with additional information including arrival time, location of your party, etc. If you have questions prior to receiving the email, please contact us at 250.545.3644 or info@okscience.ca.
A few days prior to your birthday party booking, and OSC staff member will send you a detailed email with additional information including arrival time, location of your party, etc. If you have questions prior to receiving the email, please contact us at 250.545.3644 or info@okscience.ca.
We do offer some options for customizing your party! While there are certain guidelines to follow, we’d be happy to discuss how we can make your celebration special. Feel free to reach out at 250.545.3644 or info@okscience.ca, and we can explore the possibilities!
Please note that party customizations may be subjected to a $10/per child additional fee. All customizations are subject to management approval.
We do offer some options for customizing your party! While there are certain guidelines to follow, we’d be happy to discuss how we can make your celebration special. Feel free to reach out at 250.545.3644 or info@okscience.ca, and we can explore the possibilities!
Please note that party customizations may be subjected to a $10/per child additional fee. All customizations are subject to management approval.
Full payment is required at the time of booking and will be refunded 100% if the party is cancelled at least 10 days before the party date.
If the party is cancelled within 10 days of the party date, a 50% refund will be issued unless extenuating circumstances approved by OSC management.
Full payment is required at the time of booking and will be refunded 100% if the party is cancelled at least 10 days before the party date.
If the party is cancelled within 10 days of the party date, a 50% refund will be issued unless extenuating circumstances approved by OSC management.