28 Chicago Kids Party Entertainers That Bring It

Kristy Pepping:  Dappers Game Zone is the ultimate gaming experience brought right to your house. They have a limo-style theater featuring seven wide-screen high-definition TVs and surround sound. Twenty kids can play at the same time inside the game truck and eight more can play outside on the two HDTV’s. They can fit the party stadium-style allowing up to 28 guests inside. The limo is climate-controlled with an on-board generator. Games include XBox 360, XBox One, Wii, Wii U, and Playstation 4. Dapper offers a game coach as well.

Cost: parties start at $350

Kristy Pepping:  Chicago Party Place specializes in party rentals and entertainment for all ages. Services include balloon creations, moonwalk/bouncer/inflatable fun, fun foods, entertainers, party rentals, party activities and photo novelties.

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Kristy Pepping:  Silly Sally’s has been entertaining audiences for 20 years. They are a children’s event planning company specializing in family entertainment including birthday parties. They provide birthdays with silly family-style fun. Examples include: entertainers, bubble shows, face painting, balloon twisting, inflatables/jumpers, puppets, caricatures, pony rides, petting zoos and magic shows.

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Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts will arrange and host a scavenger hunt birthday party at various Chicago attractions (the Loop, the Magnificent Mile, the Art Institute, the Field Museum, and more). This is a unique way to explore the Windy City and celebrate any birthday or event. Teams are challenged to be the first to unravel a series of challenging and humorous clues.

This amazing traveling zoo is perfect for the child that loves animals! Beth Wagner, owner of Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo, has been taking care of animals, including serving as a refuge for unusual and unwanted pets, for over 20 years. She and a partner will come to your house with their animals, and show off the animals in a safe and loving way that engages children of all ages! Children are encouraged to touch, pet, and observe the animals, all while learning more about them.

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Kristy Pepping:  Dance To Evolve is a mobile dance company that comes to your home for birthday parties. Their parties are great for ages 14 months through 12 years. A typical birthday lasts 45 minutes and includes an ice-breaker warm-up, dance party time, movin' and groovin' to practice dance moves, obstacle course, learned routine, performance for parents, dance games and a special song for the birthday child. Choose from different party themes like princess, superhero, hip hop and more.

Cost: starts at $125 for a 45 min party

Kristy Pepping:  Chicago Birthday Party Characters provides a very fun and totally interactive performance for your child, family and birthday guests. The children will be amazed and won't believe their eyes when they see their favorite cartoon character walk in for the party. Plus, the photo opportunities will be priceless. They do their very best to accommodate any and all special requests.

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Lisa R:  Buddha Belly Kids Yoga is a mobile studio driven by two teachers with a background in children's education. Buddha Belly offers private birthday parties tailored just for your group! You can also find their classes at favorite kid-oriented spots throughout Chicago.

Cost: birthday parties start around $300, yoga mats provided

Kristy Pepping:  Does your child love building? Or always ask for Legos for presents? Bricks 4 Kidz bring a Lego-inspired party to you. The party package is geared toward children four years old and older. Young LEGO fans will have a fun time building models with gears and motors as well as participating in games and challenges that parents and the birthday child will choose from the extensive pre-existing list.

Contact your local Bricks 4 Kidz representative for more information about birthday parties.

Gina I.:  Whether you want a colorful archway to mark the entrance to your party or to fill the entire banquet hall with festive decor, Balloons by Tommy is at your service! They can bring your vision to life, or design something just for you to create that 'wow' factor at your next party or event.

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Kristy Pepping:  All About Fun Entertainment provides all types of performing artists, including stilt walkers, jugglers, caricaturists and more. They also do pre-game entertainment for the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, Fire and Wolves.

Cost: packages range from $175 - $325

Kristy Pepping:   If you are strapped for time to plan your next child's birthday party, contact Blazing Birthdays. They have served customers in the Chicago area and its suburbs for more than 30 years. They offer a wide variety of services from caricature artists to singing telegrams. Plus, if you don't see a service that you need, just ask and they will customize a party to fit your needs.

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Kristy Pepping:  Sarah’s Pony Rides offers the Chicago area pony rides, pony parties, horse rentals, and horse rides. With more than 10 years in business, they began by offering trail rides with just 1 pony. As friends began asking them to bring ponies to their kid's parties, their children's entertainment business took off. They serve a 50-mile radius.

Cost: starts at $175 for 1 hour with 1 pony

Kristy Pepping:  Heartstrings offers birthday parties where their professionally-trained party conductors come to your house to make necklaces. The birthday party guests will play fun and interactive games while they build their very own locket that they can take home. They service the Chicagoland area, Southern Wisconsin, and Northwest Indiana. Heartstrings also has store fronts that sell customizable lockets.

Cost: parties start at $14.95 per child

Kristy Pepping:  Premier Princess Parties offers character parties including superhero, pirate and princess themes. The characters are great with children, embrace their character role completely, and can even speak other languages upon request. The creator trained in New York at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

Cost: parties range from $225 - $375