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Long Branch Nature Center Birthday Parties in Arlington, VA
Quick answer
Long Branch Nature Center Birthday Parties is a birthday venue in Arlington, VA for ages 4 to 6 and ages 7 to 10. Current cost is From $227.
Three hour nature center party with a room or amphitheater and a thirty minute live animal presentation. The birthday child may invite up to 15 friends.
- Hours
- Select Saturdays, 1:30 to 4:30 PM
- Admission
- Residents $227, Nonresidents $454, Optional hike costs extra
- Bathrooms
- Yes, Accessible restroom
- Parking
- Limited free lot, Estimated capacity: 45–65 spaces (nature-center and nearby park lot spaces)
- Reservations
- Required, Request three weeks ahead
- Stroller friendly
- No
- Good for
- Ages 4 to 10 · Up to 15 friends
- Address
- 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, Arlington, VA 22204
- Phone
- 703-228-6535
- Planning note
- The center is closed Mondays. Scheduled programs and weather can change access.
What works by age
- Ages 4 to 6 Moderate energy
A naturalist led animal program gives younger guests a clear shared activity.
- Ages 7 to 10 Moderate energy
Older children can ask questions and connect the animal presentation to a park walk.
Will this work for your family?
- Best for
- A smaller nature party with a live animal presentation and room or amphitheater time for food.
- Choose something else when
- Choose a large play venue when the guest list needs constant running and open play.
- Arrival plan
- Remember that the three hour reservation includes family setup and cleanup, not three hours of guest programming.
- Sibling fit
- The live animal program can interest several ages if the group is small enough to see and listen.
Do this: Animal Program and Cake Plan
Estimated duration: 3 hour reservation with a shorter guest party
- Use the first part of the reservation for setup before guests arrive.
- Let the naturalist lead the animal program without adding another competing activity.
- Serve food and cake, then leave enough reserved time for family cleanup.
Bring: Food, Serving supplies, Decorations, Cleanup supplies, Guest list
Easy exit: If guests tire, finish cake and goodbyes early so cleanup stays inside the reservation.
Quick parent answers
Is the full three hours party time?
No. The reservation includes setup and cleanup, so the guest portion should be shorter.
Where is Long Branch Nature Center?
The center is at 625 S Carlin Springs Road in Arlington.
What parents are saying
Parents like that a naturalist leads the animal presentation while the family still has a room or amphitheater for cake and gifts. The three hour reservation includes setup and cleanup time, so the actual party should be shorter.
Official website for Long Branch Nature Center birthday parties