Celebrate your child’s birthday with the animals at The Heritage Humane Society! Our birthday parties are fun, interactive, and educational, and you’ll leave knowing that you supported pets in need. Below is additional information on our various birthday party options. If you have any questions, please contact us at 757-221-0150 ext.1012 or at [email protected].

Birthday parties may be scheduled during the following times, on select dates:
Saturdays & Sundays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Birthday Party Package

$275

– 2-hour private party.
– Tables and chairs are provided.
– Party for up to 15 Children. Children under 3 and parents are free.
– Naming opportunity for the birthday child for one of our incoming shelter animals.
– The birthday child will receive a goody bag with a gift and adoption certificate.
– Each child will receive a goody bag.
– Themed decorations and paper products (plates, cups, utensils and napkins) included.
– Visit from one of our adoptable pets.
– Craft activity or enrichment for the animals.
– Downloadable invitations and thank you cards.
– Each additional guest over 15 will be $12 each.

More Information

Set Up and Event Times:

  • You will have a private party room for 2 hours
  • You will be able to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time to set up. Your Birthday Party Captain can assist with setup and decorations.

Decorations:

  • Heritage Humane Society will provide tablecloths, plates, cups, utensils, and a themed birthday banner.
  • Balloons are allowed, but only in the party room.
  • You may bring additional decorations. Nothing can be taped or stapled to the walls. Decorations cannot be hung from the ceiling i.e., Pinatas.

Food and Non-Alcoholic Beverages:

  • You are able to provide your own food and non-alcoholic beverages for the party.
  • The private party room has a refrigerator/freezer available for your items. It is accessible 15 minutes prior to your start time and must be cleared immediately following your two hours in the room.
  • You may have food delivered.
  • All food must remain in the party room and cannot be carried throughout the shelter.

Refunds/Cancellations:

To secure your birthday party slot, you must book online. Refunds will not be granted for the bookings. If there is a scheduling conflict for the birthday party date/time you selected, please contact us. We will try to reschedule the birthday party for another date/time. If we cannot reschedule, then your booking will become a donation benefitting the homeless pets in our care.
FAQ′s
Where are the parties held?
Birthday parties are located in The Heritage Humane Society’s classroom, located at 430 Waller Mill Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23185.
What amenities do you have?
Our classroom has fold-out tables, chairs, a refrigerator, a projector, and surround-sound speakers.
What ages are the parties geared towards?
Our parties are for children ages 4 – 13.
May we bring in food?
Yes, you are welcome to bring in outside food. Our refrigerator and freezer will be available if you need to store food during the party. 
May we bring decorations?
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own decorations. We provide tableclothes, party hats, plates, cups, utensils and a themed birthday banner. Balloons are allowed, but only in the classroom. Nothing can be taped or stapled to the walls. Decorations cannot be hung from the ceiling. You will be able to arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time to set up. Your birthday party captain can assist with set up and decorations.
Can we ask for donations for the shelter in lieu of birthday presents?
Yes! You can view our Supply Wish List by visiting heritagehumane.org/wish-lists.

Questions? Contact Us!

Email: [email protected]
Call: 757-221-0150 ext.1001