07/19/2025
Saturday, July 19, 2025
10:00 am โ 6:00 pm
Help us celebrate our 200 years of curiosity, exploration, and community! Join us on the 200th day of our 200th year for an unforgettable birthday party that brings our Worcester community together. Admission is FREE, but donations are welcome and very much appreciated!
Explore the museum and grounds while enjoying interactive tables and activities from our amazing business and nonprofit partners. Experience hands-on science programs and live animal encounters led by our talented educators and zookeepers, running all day long!
Come explore our community partners, vendors, food trucks, and the Trailhead Cafรฉ operated by Garden Fresh. Then hop aboard the Explorer Express Train, or be captivated by an incredible show in our state-of-the-art planetarium.
Check back frequently on our website for partner and vendor updates! Donโt miss this milestone event honoring the past, celebrating the present, and looking forward to the future of discovery in Worcester.
Learn more about attending or becoming a community partner: https://ecotarium.org/event/ecotariums-200th-birthday-party/
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Arrival & Parking Info:
To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all guests, no vehicle parking or drop-off will be allowed on the EcoTarium property during the event. Weโre offering free shuttle service from nearby locations to make your visit easy and convenient.
General Visitor Parking
Location: Biotech Two โ 373 Plantation Street, Worcester, MA 01605
Free parking is available at this location. Continuous shuttle service will run every 10โ20 minutes to and from the EcoTarium throughout the event.
Accessible Parking & Volunteer Decal Parking
Location: North High School โ 140 Harrington Way, Worcester, MA 01605
Accessible (ADA) parking and parking for volunteers with event decals will be located at North High School. Shuttle service from this location will also run every 10โ20 minutes.
Shuttle stops will be clearly marked, and staff will be available to assist you at both parking sites. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us keep the EcoTarium campus safe, walkable, and welcoming for this special celebration!