Birthday Parties

Cost: $575 members (Family level or higher), $725 for non-members. Become a member today. 

• Masks are strongly recommended.
• Some party package elements may vary during this time due to COVID-19 guidelines.
• General admission for up to 25 guests including birthday child and family.
• Reserved birthday tables for 1.5 hours. Includes tablecloth, napkins, cake plates, forks.
• Choice of Pizza Menu (includes one personal-size pizza per guest, 2 sides, and dispenser water/lemonade) or Taco Bar Menu (1 choice of ground beef, chicken, or fajita-style tofu. Includes rice/beans, fruit salad, and dispenser water/lemonade).
• $10 gift voucher to The Tech Store for the guest of honor.
• Birthday button (orange or purple options).
• All day admission in The Interactive.
• Party guests offered $10 discount off any membership level.

Private rooms may be available for an additional cost. Please check availability when booking.
Outside food set up and clean up fee: $100 fee non-refundable.

Payment Policy
A $250 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of reservation and the balance is due 3 weeks prior to your reservation date.You will automatically be charged for the full amount 3 weeks before the event.  We will charge the same card used at the checkout.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds given for cancellations within 3 weeks of the event.

Cost: $750 for members (Family level and higher), $975 for non-members. Become a member today. 

• Includes Basic Birthday.
• Tickets for 25 guests to attend an educational film in the IMAX Dome Theater (approximately 50 minutes).
• Personal announcement before the show.
• 10% Discount at our Concession stand for party guests.
• Birthday Party IMAX wristband.

Cost: $775 for members (Family level and higher), $975 for non-members. Become a member today. 

• Includes Basic Birthday.
• A facilitated lab experience* for up to 25 participants. Choose from Slime Lab ages 7 + (creating slime while learning about the properties of polymers), Fizzy Science ages 7 + (creating fizzy bath bombs with chemical reactions) or Coaster Chaos ages 5+ (designing and prototyping roller coasters).
• For safety reasons, children under 5 are not permitted to enter the labs. Maximum lab capacity is 25 participants. Labs must be reserved at least three weeks in advance.

Private rooms may be available for an additional cost. Please check availability when booking.
Outside food set up and clean up fee: $100 fee non-refundable.

Payment Policy
A $250 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of reservation and the balance is due 3 weeks prior to your reservation date.You will automatically be charged for the full amount 3 weeks before the event.  We will charge the same card used at the checkout.

Cancellation Policy
No refunds given for cancellations within 3 weeks of the event.

Does the guest count include both children and adults?

The guest count includes anyone age 3 or older. Additional guests may be added for a fee to all packages except for the lab experience in the Lab Party Package, which is limited to 25 people.

What if I have guests who RSVP at the last minute?

You can pay for those guests when you check in for your party at the Membership Desk.

Is there a host in the room?

The Tech Interactive does not provide a full-time staff member in the party room, but a visitor services associate will be available should you need assistance.

What if some of my party guests are members of The Tech?

With the exception of attendance at the labs, for which there is a 25-guest maximum, members of The Tech Interactive will not be counted among your 25 guests.

Are parents of the birthday child included in the guest count?

Yes, unless they are members of The Tech Interactive.

Do you have a refrigerator to store a cake?

Yes, a fridge and freezer are available. We are happy to store your items and then retrieve them for you as needed.

Do I have to be a member to book a birthday party at The Tech?

No. Members at the Family level or above receive a discount, but parties are available to all.

How far in advance do I need to make my reservation?

To reserve your birthday party we need at least two weeks' notice for our Basic package and three weeks’ notice for our Lab package. 

When does the balance and final head count need to be paid?

A $250 non-refundable deposit is required at the time of reservation and the balance is due 3 weeks prior to your reservation date. You will automatically be charged for the full amount 3 weeks before the event. We will charge the same card used at the checkout.

We will need your final head count (both children and adults) no later than the Friday before your party.

What supplies do I need to bring?

The Tech Interactive will provide tables, chairs, tablecloths, napkins, cake plates and forks. You will need to bring serving utensils, a cake knife, candles, lighter/matches and room decorations.

Where can we unload our supplies and park?

You can unload in front of our Group Entrance at the corner of South Market St. We can provide a cart and assist with your load-in. You can park at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center (150 W. San Carlos St.), where The Tech provides validation, only available on weekends, making the cost $5.