The Grove National Historic Landmark

Address: 1421 Milwaukee Ave
Glenview, IL 60025		 Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 8 am-4:30 pm
Sat.-Sun.: 9 am-5 pm
(Closed New Year’s Day, July 4, Christmas)
Phone: (847) 299-6096  

Birthday Parties at the Grove

For a Truly Different Celebration

Have your children ever wondered what it would be like to be a pioneer, a Native American Indian or a naturalist? Now they can find out for themselves at one of our very special birthday celebrations at The Grove. All parties are two hours long. Programs will be led by trained staff with approximately 45 minutes allowed for the opening of gifts and treats.

Where: The Grove Interpretive Center, 1421 Milwaukee Ave.

Who: Boys and girls, ages 4-12 yrs.
Max/Min: 20/6
Days/Times: Call for availability
Fee: As shown for individual parties. Includes 10 children & 4 adults, $5 per additional child or adult to a maximum of 20 children.
To Book: Call The Grove, (847) 299-6096

Native American Pow-Wow

Ages: 4-10 years
Fee: $100

Invite your friends to attend your party in The Grove’s Native American longhouse. Participate in Native American games and activities, learn Indian sign language and dancing.

  

Wildlife Adventure

Ages: 4-10 years
Fee: $100

Have a party that’s truly different from all others by including a snake or turtle as one of your guests. Party activities include hands-on experiences with animals and artifacts, an animal talk and a trail walk.

Discovering Dinosaurs

Ages: 4-10 years
Fee: $100

Travel back in time to meet some dinosaurs. What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur and how do we know about them? Find out how huge these animals really were. Return to the present and see their modern relatives. Children get a close-up look at live turtles, snakes and birds.

  

Stamp It Up

Ages: 5-10 years
Fee: $110

Rubber stamping is fun and creative for everyone! Children will make three projects to take home using rubber stamps and markers. They can also use special stamps, markers and washable ink to tattoo themselves or a friend.

Tea Party for You

Ages: 6-12 years
Fee: $110

Every little girl likes to play Tea Party and now she can celebrate her birthday by having one with her friends. Girls can dress up in party clothes and we’ll provide the fancy hats, decorations and dishes. Games, stories and activities have a tea party theme. (Available February-October)

  

“Buggy” Birthday

Ages: 4-10 years
Fee: $100

Bugs and insects are the stars of this party where partygoers will discover these creepy crawlers in their natural habitats. Use what you learn to design your own insect. Games and a trail walk are included. (Available April-September)