Birthday Parties and Lincoln Center Rentals

Themed birthday parties

We are currently fully booked for the remainder of 2022. We will begin taking requests for January and February 2023 on November 28, 2022.

Your child will love the party and so will you! Create an unforgettable birthday party with the Downers Grove Park District's Birthday Party Service. Just invite the guests and leave the planning and mess up to us! All themed parties are filled with a variety of games and activities. Requests must be submitted at least four weeks in advance. Complete a party request and you will be contacted within 3-7 business days. It's as simple as that!

PARTY REQUEST FORM

Party Availability

	Morning	Afternoon
Saturdays	10am-11:30am	1-2:30pm

Parties Include:

1.5-hour party
Up to 15 guests (including the birthday child and participating siblings) and 2 adults
Decorated room
Two party hosts to lead games and activities
Cupcakes
Bottled water and juice boxes
Table coverings, plates and napkins

PARTY THEME OPTIONS

Princess Party (Ages 3-6)

Your little princess will have a royal good time while dressing up as princesses and creating enchanting memories. Available at Lincoln Center or Recreation Center.

Princess Party Fee: $300 residents/$330 non-residents

Superhero Party (Ages 3 - 6)

Your little Superhero and friends will have a blast decorating their own Superhero mask and flying through an assortment of obstacles and challenges as they hone their super powers. Available at Lincoln Center or Recreation Center.

Superhero Party Fee: $275 residents/$305 non-residents

Safari Party (Ages 3 - 6)

Embark on you very own safari adventure and scavenger hunt! Decorate a binocular craft to aid in this adventure. Safari themed activities will be played and each child will take home a plush animal and safari hat. Available at Lincoln Center or Recreation Center.

Safari Party Fee: $275 residents/$305 non-residents

Balloon Animal Party (Ages 3+)

Balloon Animals . . . They're a huge hit at birthday parties! And now your party can have balloon animals being made non-stop for 45 minutes by the Magic Team of Gary Kantor. Dogs, butterflies, swords, giraffes, etc. And at the end of the party all the kids will get to take home their very own collection of assorted balloon animals.

Balloon Animal Party Fee: $275 residents/$305 non-residents

Magic Party (Ages 4+)

Make your party unique, entertaining, and memorable with the incredible magic of Gary Kantor. You will see vanishing acts, card tricks, mind-reading, and much more! All shows are interactive - your child will come up on stage and become a junior magician right before your eyes. Lots of audience participation and laughter.

Magic Party Fee: $275 residents/$305 non-residents

Tie Dye Party (Ages 6 - 10)

Get colorful with us as we celebrate your child with some tie dye fun. Each guest will create and take home their very own tie dye masterpiece. White t-shirts will be provided.

Tie Dye Party Fee: $315 residents/$345 non-residents

Paint & Take Party (Ages 6 - 10)

Let your creativity flow in our ceramic studio! Guests will paint ceramic pottery pieces that are ready to take home the same day.

Paint & Take Party Fee: $300 residents/$330 non-residents

NEW! DIY Party

Don't want to host your child's party at your house? The Downers Grove Park District has you covered! We'll provide the room, decorations and paper goods, you provide the fun! Available at the Lincoln Center.

DIY Party Fee: $175 residents/$205 non-residents

DIY Parties Include:

2 hours of decorated indoor party room
Up to 20 guests (including birthday child, siblings and adults)
Table covers, plates and napkins (choose from an assortment of colors)
Cupcakes
Bottled water and juice boxes

What you're welcome to bring for DIY Parties:

Games/Activities
Additional food and non-alcoholic beverages
The FUN!!

If you are interested in renting additional space (room or gym) at Lincoln Center in addition to your DIY party, let us know and we will help facilitate that rental. No discounts are given for additional room rentals and rentals are subject to availability.

facility rental information

This conveniently located community center offers room rentals for groups of 10 to 120 people. Perfect for business meetings, seminars or group gatherings. Amenities at this facility include an auditorium, gymnasium and renovated kitchen.

Facility Hours of Operation

Rental requests received outside of our hours of operation will be considered based on staff availability.

Monday - Friday	9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday	Closed

Security Deposit

A $100 refundable deposit will be required for each room rented and paid at the time of reservation along with any rental fees. The deposit will only be retained to cover any excessive clean up cost, additional rental time not specified in agreement, any damage to property or equipment or any missing equipment. Deposit amounts not retained will be refunded within 3 business days of the conclusion of the rental. If maintenance or damage exceeds the security deposit amount, the renter remains responsible for those costs and must submit payment within two weeks of the rental date.

Fees and Charges

Listed below are room rates applicable for rentals conducted within *Lincoln Center's Hours of Operation, room capacities and various equipment available for rent at Lincoln Center. Room capacities and styles listed are most requested. Park District residents receive a 10% discount on facility fees for rentals that take place Monday-Thursday.

*Fees are based on the dates reserved.

Area	Capacity	Room	Hourly rate
Gym	100/determined by program	104	$50
Auditorium	Theater/120 Banquet/70 Classroom/40 Conference/40	304	$75
Multi-Purpose Room	Theater/20 Classroom/8 Conference/8	102	$40
Multi-Purpose Room	Theater/30 Classroom/12 Conference/12	105	$40
Multi-Purpose Room	Theater/40 Classroom/16	307	$40
Multi-Purpose Room	Theater/32 Classroom/ 12	404	$40
Multi-Purpose Room Includes Mini-Kitchen	Theater/50 Classroom/20 Conference/20 Banquet/36	503	$40
Kitchen - add on only	8 / class use	302	$30
Dance Room	20 / No chairs	403	$40

Overtime Charges

A fee of $40 per hour will be applied for rental time outside our hours of operation and/or for rental time not specified in the agreement.

Equipment Rental

The following equipment is available for rental in conjunction with facility rentals and is based on availability. A separate deposit may be required.

Audio/Visual Equipment - $25 per item