Unique and fun celebrations for your birthday child
Birthday Parties at the Kidd
Affordable Party Rentals in a Historic Setting
We can’t wait to help you plan a memorable party for your child’s birthday celebration. We offer two birthday packages that start at just $150 for 20 guests. You have the flexibility to customize your experience with food, decorations, and favors that fit your theme while we provide a setting and experience that you can’t get anywhere else. Find package details and FAQs below, then give us a call to book your party!
P-40 Courtyard
From $175
Host your birthday party in our beautiful outdoor courtyard, featuring a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk as your backdrop. This is a great party location for larger groups and spring or fall dates.
We provide:
- Admission to museum and ship for up to 20 people
- Two (2) hour rental of space including tour time
- Seating for up to 70 people
- Guided tour of ship (USS Kidd DD-661)
- Self-guided touring of Veterans Museum
You provide:
- Appropriate Decorations and Party Favors
- Food and Drink
- Additional guests over 20 are $7.00/person
Parties can be booked during normal business hours excluding US and military holidays, and promotional days. A deposit of $50.00 is required in order for a date to be booked. These deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Parties are held rain or shine.
Flying Tiger Room
From $150
A great indoor setting for summer and winter dates. Host your party in front of a huge mural of the infamous Flying Tiger P-40 Tomahawk Fighter.
We provide:
- Admission to museum and ship for up to 20 people
- Two (2) hour rental of space including tour time
- Seating for up to 20 people
- Guided tour of ship (USS Kidd DD-661)
- Self-guided touring of Veterans Museum
You provide:
- Appropriate Decorations and Party Favors
- Food and Drink
- Additional guests over 20 are $7.00/person
Parties can be booked during normal business hours excluding US and military holidays, and promotional days. A deposit of $50.00 is required in order for a date to be booked. These deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable. Parties are held rain or shine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Are the birthday child and family included in the count?
A: Yes, there is a party fee for each person attending the party. Packages
include 20 people total, and every additional guest is $7.00.Q: Can we stay longer than the (2) hour rental period?
A: Yes, you and your guests have access to the ship and museum between
check-in and end of day at 4:00p. The rental space, however, is only available
for the (2) hour rental period.Q: What happens if it's raining?
A: Parties are held rain or shine. If you have reserved the P-40
courtyard, we will move your party to the museum lobby area. The shipboard guided tour may be cancelled in the event of lightning or severe slipping hazards.Q: Do you provide plates? Napkins? Utensils? Invitations? Etc.?
A: No. We want to give our guests the opportunity to make their party unique.
We simply provide a unique setting at a customer friendly rate.Q: What food and drinks are allowed?
A: Cake, ice cream, cupcakes, soft drinks, and juices are allowed in the party
area. No alcholic beverages are allowed anywhere on the premises. No food
or drinks are allowed on the ship.Q: Can I bring party favors and decorations?
A: Yes. Party favors are allowed, though we ask that you let us know ahead of
time what is being brought. Silly string and bubble solutions are prohibited.Q: If my birthday party falls on a Free First Sunday, is everything free?
A: Sorry, no. Free First Sundays are for general admission only; not birthday
party packages.