Dinosaur, Gem & Ocean Birthday Parties in NJ, NY, CT, PA, MD & CA
We bring a real traveling museum to your home or party venue! A live, hands-on show, a dig for every guest, and genuine fossils, gems and seashells every child gets to keep. We set up, run the party and clean up.
Not just another party entertainer!
Anyone can bring a costume and a bag of plastic toys. We bring a whole traveling museum and a real dig!
A typical party
- Pictures and props
- Kids watch from their seats
- Plastic goody-bag toys that break by Monday
- Fun, but forgotten next week
- You set up, supervise and clean up
A DINOSAURS ROCK party!
- Real museum specimens: giant dinosaur skulls, authentic fossils and dazzling minerals
- Every guest digs! Hands-on fossil digs and gem mining from start to finish
- Real treasures to keep: fossils, gems and shells they find themselves
- Expert hosts who mix museum science with theme-park energy
- Stress-free for you: we set up, run the show and clean up
Every kid digs & keeps REAL treasure!
No plastic here. Every guest goes home with genuine specimens they dug up themselves, the kind of keepsakes kids show off for years.
What kids find depends on the theme and package you choose.
Dinosaur, gem & ocean birthday party packages
Every package includes a live, interactive museum show and a hands-on activity for every guest. Tap a theme to see its packages!
Premium
- Interactive museum showDinosaur species and fossil exploration
- Fossil digDig up and keep 3 genuine fossils
- Dinosaur egg huntFind hidden treasure-filled eggs
- T. rex ring tossWin a toy dinosaur
Super Premium
- Interactive museum showDinosaur species and fossil exploration
- Dinosaur egg huntFind hidden treasure-filled eggs
- T. rex ring tossWin a toy dinosaur
- Fossil & mineral digUpgraded: keep 8 genuine specimens
- Pre-made goodie bags6 dino items, including a 14-inch dino head grabber
EXTREME
Everything in Super Premium, plus:
- Dynamic presentationExpanded exhibit of larger specimens
- Ultimate excavation block digMegalodon teeth, dinosaur bone, fossils and crystals
- Real gemstone panningRubies, emeralds, topaz, tourmaline and more
- Shark tooth necklace craft30-million-year-old fossil tooth
- Break-your-own crystal geodes100-million-year-old crystals
- Best-ever goodie bagGenuine Spinosaurus tooth + a vial of real gold
Gems Rock
- Interactive showFun facts about rocks and minerals
- Real gemstone panningDig, find and keep 8 genuine specimens: rubies, emeralds, sapphire, amethyst, quartz and more
- Break-your-own geodesCrack open and keep crystal-filled geodes over 100 million years old
Add an excavation block dig. Chip away to find and keep up to 20 specimens each!
Oceans & Sharks
- Touch a stingray!Without getting stung
- Pet a shark!Without getting bitten
- Real aquarium experienceReal shark, stingray, sea stars, jellyfish, coral, giant crabs, horseshoe crabs, sponges and more
- Interactive showThe birthday child's name is featured at the start (multimedia if a screen is available)
- Dig & keep treasuresSeashells, sea glass and fossil shark teeth, including Megalodon teeth
- Shark Feeding Frenzy raceAn exciting game for the kids
Travel, toll and parking fees may apply. NYC parties add $125. Want something custom? Call 917-375-4248 and we'll build it with you!
Your party, start to finish
Most parties run 60 to 90 minutes. You enjoy the party. We do the rest!
The museum arrives
We set up a real museum exhibit in your living room, basement, backyard or party room. We just need room for 2–3 six-foot tables.
The live show
Kids touch real fossils, measure their feet against a T. rex footprint, and the birthday child gets the starring role.
Everyone digs!
Fossil digs, gem mining and games for every guest. Nobody sits on the sidelines.
Treasures go home
Guests leave with real fossils, gems and shells they found themselves. Look what I found!
Birthday party add-ons
Add any of these to any package!
Excavation block
Just like being on a real fossil dig!
$12.50 per guest
Break-your-own geode
Crack it open to reveal the crystals inside!
$10 each
Stuff-A-Dino
Every guest stuffs a plush dino to take home!
$25 (8") · $35 (16")
Shark tooth necklace
Make a necklace with a real fossil shark tooth!
$7.50 per guest
What will my party cost?
Pick a package, slide to your number of kids and add extras. Your estimate updates instantly!
Your estimated party
This is an estimate, not a quote. Travel, toll and parking fees may apply, and a deposit reserves your date. Credit cards and PayPal accepted (convenience fee applies). Call us to confirm your date and final price.
Birthday party reviews: "Best money spent!"
Don't take our word for it. Tap a video to hear from real parents!
"The best party we have ever had. Best money spent!"
EXTREME party parents"Our friends still talk about our party from 2 years ago!"
Dinosaur party family"The parents said it was the best party they've ever been to!"
Birthday party parentsWhat other parents are saying
At one point I asked him if he was feeling nervous about his party and he immediately said "not with the dino guy!" Brad was so knowledgeable and great with the kids. I could not have imagined a better dinosaur party.
Katie · Felix's momWe had an incredible Dinosaurs Rock birthday party for my son's 4th birthday! It was a unique experience and something fun and different than other parties we've hosted and been to. Would highly recommend for any Dino lover!
Brittany Weinstein · Dinosaur birthday partyEveryone made sure to let me know how much they enjoyed it, and the smiles on the kids' faces said it all. My son couldn't wait to get to school today and tell everyone.
Dee Ann S. · New YorkBirthday party FAQ
How much does a dinosaur birthday party cost?
Packages start at $595 for up to 12 guests. Super Premium is $695 for up to 18 guests, and EXTREME is $1,795 for up to 20 guests. Gems Rock is $650 and Oceans & Sharks is $695. Try the cost estimator above to see your total with extra guests and add-ons.
What ages are the parties best for?
Our parties work for any age, but they're most popular for kids ages 3 to 10. Our hosts adjust the show so younger children stay engaged and older kids get real science to dig into.
How long does the party last?
Most packages run 60 to 90 minutes, including the museum show and the hands-on fossil dig or gem mining. Longer parties are available.
How much space do you need? Can the party be outdoors?
We can set up in a living room, basement, backyard, clubhouse or party room. We need room for 2–3 six-foot tables for the exhibit, plus space for the kids to sit. Outdoor parties are welcome; we just need a flat, shaded area and an indoor backup in case of rain.
How many kids can attend?
Any size group. Packages include 12 to 20 children depending on the package, and you can add more guests at the per-guest price shown on each package.
Do the kids really keep the fossils, gems and shells?
Yes! Every child takes home real fossils, gems and seashells they dug up themselves. They aren't plastic goody-bag toys; they're genuine specimens kids keep for years.
Where do you travel? Are there travel fees?
We bring the museum to homes and party venues throughout New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania and Maryland. Parties in New York City add $125, and travel, toll and parking fees may apply in some areas. See our Locations We Serve page.
Do you offer virtual parties?
Yes. If you're outside our service area, we offer live virtual dinosaur, gem and ocean parties, and we can ship dig kits and party supplies to your home beforehand.
How do I book? Is a deposit required?
Call or text 917-375-4248, or email dinosaursrock2@gmail.com. We'll check your date and reserve it with a deposit. We accept credit cards and PayPal (a convenience fee applies). Weekend dates fill first, so call as early as you can.
Good to know
- A deposit reserves your party date
- Travel, toll and parking fees may apply
- New York City parties: $125 fee
- Credit cards and PayPal accepted (convenience fee applies)
Outside our area?
Book a live virtual party your family can enjoy at home, and we'll ship excavation blocks, dig kits and party favors right to your door. Call 917-375-4248 and we'll customize it for you.
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Give them the party their friends will talk about for years. Call us and we'll check your date, help you pick the perfect package, and reserve your party with a deposit.
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