Our Party Package includes up to 12 children, including the birthday child(ren). If you’d like to invite more, additional children can be added for $15 each (maximum 16). There’s no official limit on adults, but our space comfortably accommodates around 40 guests total. The space is all yours during the rental—if you're comfortable with a larger crowd, that’s completely up to you!

All minors are required to have a signed play waiver, which can be completed online before the party or upon arrival. Rutabaga is a shoes-off space, so socks are needed for both kids and adults. Additionally, please be aware that we are not a nut-free facility.

You’ll have 20 minutes before your scheduled party time to set up and personalize the space. When you arrive, your party assistant will have arranged the space for you and will be happy to help you set out food and get settled in. After the party, you’ll have 20 minutes to gather your belongings and pack up. If you need additional time, you are welcome to add that on too!

We do not provide food or drinks, but you are welcome to bring your own and you can get as creative as you like! Past parties have featured everything from pizza to hoagies to spring rolls. Rutabaga provides reusable dishware, flatware, cloth napkins, serving platters, and bowls for your convenience. Beer and wine are welcome, and we supply glassware and beverage dispensers. Feel free to bring ice to keep drinks cold in our provided drinks bucket.

Your party assistant will set an adorable kids' table with plates, napkins, and cups for the youngest celebrators. We ask that all children’s food and drinks stay in the kitchen area, and children wash their hands before resuming play. While we do not provide formal seating for all adults, there are plenty of places to perch and mingle. Please keep this in mind when deciding what food to serve.

- 2-hour exclusive access to the toy library
- A tailored selection of toys based on your child's interests and age group
- A dedicated party assistant to assist throughout the event
- Up to 12 children (extra children $10 each)
- Tableware, linens, flatware & serving platters
- A festive handmade rainbow garland and “Happy Birthday” banner
- Customized digital invitations
- Rutabaga's Zero-Waste Party Guide for a sustainable celebration!

Rutabaga is a colorful, vibrant space perfect for any celebration. Our package includes colorful linens and napkins as well as handmade zero-waste decorations, including a “Happy Birthday” banner and rainbow fabric garland.

If you want a little more party pizzazz, you are welcome to add on the “Decoration Boost,” and we will customize the space with zero-waste decorations, including a rainbow garland wall, rainbow chandeliers, a custom birthday banner with your child's name, big wall fans, and more!

You’re welcome to bring additional decorations, but please avoid confetti, glitter, and open flames (except birthday candles). We are proud to offer a low-waste, eco-friendly party solution, so please keep this in mind when considering additional decorations.

We've got you covered! Rutabaga will take care of all the cleanup. We just ask that you bring home anything you brought (including extra food) and help us keep it tidy by leaving dishes in the sink.

A Rutabaga party assistant will be on-site to assist with setup, welcome guests, facilitate any of your chosen Add-Ons or activities, and ensure everything runs smoothly so you can relax and enjoy the celebration.

We strive to make your Rutabaga experience as stress-free and accessible as possible. The library is a fantastic place to party on its own with endless opportunities for play.

To make your celebration as festive and personalized as possible, we offer loads of Add-Ons for you to pick your perfect party! Each add-on is an additional $50:

🎉 Decoration Boost: Let us transform the playspace with beautiful, eco-friendly Rutabaga decorations, personalized with your child's name and age for a magical birthday experience.
⏳ Extra Play Time: Extend your party by an additional 30 minutes to have more time to celebrate and enjoy the Rutabaga experience with your guests.
👑 Custom Party Crowns: Handmade paper crowns for all children and a special felt crown for the birthday child, complete with their age to wear and take home.
🌿 Eco-Activity Station: Our party assistant will set up a nature-inspired craft activity where kids can create and take home their creations. Choose between 🦋 butterfly leaf prints or 🍃 nature faces.
📚 Birthday Storytime: Our party assistant will lead an engaging storytime featuring a book that celebrates the birthday child.
🌈 Parachute Play: Our party assistant will facilitate a super fun circle time with an extra-large parachute, dancing, and endless fun!
🎶 Freeze Dance & Limbo Party: A lively freeze dance game to get everyone moving, with a fun limbo challenge to keep the party going.
♻️ Facilitated Book or Toy Exchange: An eco-friendly alternative to traditional gifts or party favors, allowing guests to swap gently used items.

After booking, you’ll receive a personalized digital invitation PDF to share with your guests via email or text. The invitations include a QR code with a link to our play waiver for easy signing.

If you have a larger guest list, plan to open gifts during the party, want to do multiple Add-Ons, or just prefer a more relaxed celebration, we recommend adding extra time to ensure everything flows smoothly.

A 50% deposit is required at the time of reservation. This includes the cost of the party package plus a $100 refundable damage/overage deposit. The deposit will be refunded after your event, provided there are no damages or extra guest charges.

You can check availability on our booking site. Our standard time slots are:

Wednesdays: 4:30-6:30 PM
Fridays: 2:30-4:30 PM or 4:30-6:30 PM
Saturdays: 2:30-4:30 PM or 4:30-6:30 PM
Sundays: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00-3:00 PM, or 4:30-6:30 PM

Need a different time? Just ask! Some time slots can be flexible.

We know life with kids is unpredictable! We offer a flexible cancellation/rescheduling policy. If you need to cancel, you will have 90 days to reschedule your event with no penalty. No refunds will be given after 90 days.

Absolutely! While our space is geared towards younger children, we can tailor activities and toy selections to suit older kids. Just let us know your needs when booking.

Yes! There is plenty of street parking near the library. Conrad Street has no parking restrictions, and the surrounding streets offer two-hour parking or ample weekend availability for your guests.

Yes! We’d love to show you around. Feel free to come by during our open library hours to take a look at the space or contact us to schedule a time to meet our party coordinator there to answer all your questions in person.

After you book with us, our party coordinator will contact you with your digital invitation and a survey to learn more about your party preferences. Our party coordinator is there to answer any questions you may have and help to make your party dreams come true! Want to do a little something different or special? Just ask!

Two weeks before your party, we ask that you send us your preferences and your final payment.

Your party assistant will reach out a few days before your party to make sure all the final details are in order and everyone is ready to celebrate!