Rates listed below (except character telegrams) are for the first hour. All additional time beyond the first hour is $40 per 15 minutes per performer, except for master-level artists and specialty entertainers.
If you are booking more than one performer, a discount is applied to the first hour of the second person booked. $25 off the second princess, superhero, or mascot booked. For example, 2 mascots would cost $425 for 1 hour ($225 for the first and $200 for the second). The additional time rate of $40 per extra 15 minutes applies to the extra performers/artists, except for master-level artists, caricature artists, henna artists, Santa, and such, who have a higher rate for additional time.
MILEAGE FEES MAY APPLY (see the bottom of the page for mileage/toll fee explanation)
We also offer Photo Booth (including 360), DJ services, Photography services, and Balloon decor services; please send an email to inquire about those services.
Face Painting Only (no costume): $170 – $200
This is for a dedicated, experienced face painter to come and paint faces. Up to 15-18 children can be done in one hour for quick, small, simple work, but it is recommended you only have 10 – 15 children for them to work on per hour so that the artist can do some nicer work. Even fewer children per hour (under 10) can allow for full-face artwork to be completed. Each additional 30 minutes is $75. If you want festival type face painting done (very, very quick designs in order to accommodate 30 – 40 children per artist per hour, we can do this if requested, but note, these will be very simple quick designs that only involve a few strokes and one or two colors, such as a star, spider, quick kitty face, bat, heart, etc.). Upgrade to a master-level face painter for $30 more per hour ($200 for the first hour, $180 for the second hour, etc.). Master-level artists are quicker, more experienced, and highly talented!
Balloon Twisting Only (no costume): $170 – $200
This is for a dedicated, experienced balloon twister to come and make balloons for the children. If quick, simple balloons are made, 45 – 50 can be done in one hour, but this is for simple dogs, simple flowers, and swords. For more complex work, it would be best to have 15 –20 children per hour. Each additional 30 minutes is $75. Upgrade to a master-level balloon twister for $30 more per hour ($200 for the first hour, $180 for the second hour, etc.). Master-level artists are quicker, more experienced, and highly talented!
Balloon Twisting + Face Painting Only (no costume): $185 – $225
This is for an artist who is good at face painting and balloon twisting. The maximum number of children that can be done in one hour for both services is 10-15, but that is for quicker, simpler work. It is recommended to schedule the artist for about 8–11 children per hour so the artist has time to do some more intricate work. Each additional 30 minutes is $85. For an additional $30 per hour, upgrade to a master-level face painter/balloon twister. Master-level artists are quicker, more experienced, and highly talented!
Glitter Tattoos: $200
The supplies for glitter tattoos are much more expensive, so the fees are higher. Each additional hour is $175 for either of these. Princess packages can be upgraded to glitter tattoos (instead of face painting) for $50 extra per 12 children. 15–20 children can be done in 1 hour.
Caricature Artist: $375 (2 hours)
This is for a professional caricature artist to come and draw funny pictures of the guests for them to take home. Each additional hour is $150. About 8 – 15, depending on color/complexity, and with quick speed drawings, up to around 20 could be done per hour. Most of our caricature artists have a 2-hour minimum.
Henna Artist: $200
Availability is very limited. The number of designs that can be completed per hour varies with the complexity and size of the designs. Additional time is $175 per hour.
Clown: $275
Clowns face paint and/or balloon twist! Additional time with a clown is $175 each additional hour.
Superheroes: $225 – $300
Superheroes are $225-$300 for an hour and offer mini superhero training, including a couple of games, a balloon sword fight (if enough time), simple superhero moves, picture posing, and birthday singing!
* Each additional superhero can be added on for just $200 – $275 more for the hour (depending on the character).
Princesses/Fairies: $300 – $350
Princesses or Fairies can do various activities with the children. Let me know how many children are expected, and we can give some options.
* Each additional princess/fairy can be added on for just $275 – $325 more for the hour.
Mascot Friends: $225* (Easter Bunnies start at $250 for the first hour)
(See what we do for this in ‘Performances include’ below)
*Price is for 1 hour, and mileage may be added on depending on the location. For close events, 30 minutes can be done for $200 if needed.
* One performer is sent for each character. Some characters require a little assistance in getting it zipped up. Mascot performers typically come solo to keep the costs down for the client. For an additional $200, you can add on a fun party leader who will assist the mascot and lead games. When a mascot performer comes solo, they may need help with the costume.
* Each additional character can be added on for just $200 more for the hour (plus potential mileage fees).
Mascot/Character Telegrams: $185+
Price depends on location, date, and time. Pick any character, and we will go to your loved one’s home, school, or place of business and surprise them with balloon animals and read them whatever you want us to! We can try to sing a bit if you would like to, but we might not have the greatest tune! Great for pictures and a fun time all around. Lasts for 10-15 minutes. These are popular and great for adults and kids alike!
Mileage/Toll/Parking Fees:
We are located in Bowie, MD, but will travel up to 75 minutes away for an event (possibly a little more!). Any location 50 minutes or more from Bowie, MD has a $25 distance charge. Any location over an hour away will be quoted when the Party Request Form is submitted. Mileage for additional areas could be $30–$50+, depending on how far and which tolls are involved. Some locations, 35–50 minutes away, have a smaller $5 – $25 gas fee unless a toll road is needed. This is stated when a quote is requested, along with any necessary toll road/bridge fees. ALSO, IF PARKING IS NOT FREE AT THE LOCATION, parking fees need to be reimbursed to the performer, or a free option needs to be obtained (such as having a parking pass ready). The mileage fees are per performer.
Mascot Rentals: $125
Interested in just renting the costume itself? It is $125 per costume for the whole day, with pickup and drop-off in Bowie, MD. A great deal if you have someone to wear the costume yourself!
Please read the FAQ section (4th question down) to learn more.
Concession Rentals: $85 Bubble Machine Rental: $75
We rent cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cone machines for $85 each, with all supplies (except ice for snow cones), for around 40 servings. Pick-up and drop-off of the machines are in Bowie, MD. We can deliver them for an additional fee. Starting at $225 for 2 hours with an attendant and $100 for each additional hour, you can add on an attendant to bring the machine(s). There is a 2-hour minimum for an attendant.
We also offer bubble machine rentals for $75, which comes with the bubble solution. Pick-up and drop-off are also in Bowie, MD, or, if you are booking a performer and only need it during the time the performer is there, it can possibly be brought by the performer.
Moonbounce Rental: $325 – $475
We have one 15′ x 15′ commercial-grade moon bounce for rent. Rental rate starts at $325 for the day (we only do one booking per day for as long as you would like it), and this includes delivery, setup, and breakdown. Depending on where the event is, the rental price might be $10–$50 higher to cover mileage fees. Moonbounces with slides start at $400.
Balloon Decor:
Balloon decor varies based on the event location and whether we need to travel to set up, or if it can be picked up from us. Prices start at $250 each for columns or 2 for $450, $525 for arches, $600 for organic arches, $400–$550+ for giant sculptures, and $50+ for centerpieces. We also offer helium services for additional fees. Please inquire for more information on our amazing balloon decor!
Mascot Performances include:
- Dancing, singing, and game songs with the characters. (Hokey Pokey, Chicken Dance, etc.) Game-type songs like these are best done with the mascot characters. If you want actual games played with the mascot, please tell us ahead of time, and a parent will need to help set up the children for the games (musical chairs, hot potato, etc.) ***
- High fives and a lot of custom, fun interactions from the mascot (we don’t just stand there!)
- Posing for pictures (we do NOT take the pictures) and cake cutting (if feasible), along with happy birthday singing.
Modifications can be made on request!
***Due to issues in the past with CD players being unreliable, we no longer bring a CD player to play music on, so we would use whatever music device is at the event. We can email you song files for your event at no extra charge, including all the game songs mentioned, and if we have the requested theme song for the character, we can include that too. If you absolutely need us to supply a music device, please let us know in advance.
*Want two characters for double the fun?! Each additional character is $200 for the first hour and $150 for each hour after that. Double the fun, not the price!*
Balloon twisting adds on to a mascot package!
- For $25 extra, you can upgrade and have balloon twisting for part of the hour! This will be done by the same person who does the mascot, but outside the costume, as it is not physically possible to balloon-twist in a mascot costume.
- The cost to keep each mascot costume for an extra hour is $150. For anything over an hour regarding mascot costumes, the people in the suit will require a couple of minutes’ break after the first hour to take the headpiece off (in private) and drink some water and cool off. Those costumes get hot!
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES+1 (202) 213-6409
*Comedy Magician Show*
Magicians offer a full magic show that is full of comedy and interactive fun. Full magic shows are $450+.
*Santa Claus*
We have limited availability for this. The rate for one hour is $275, and $200 for each additional hour.
*Clown Shows*
We are very limited with availability for this. Clown Shows start at $400 for 1 hour.
*Bubble Shows*
A full bubble show lasts about 45 minutes and costs $375-$425. We also offer just big bubble making, which is $225 for 30 minutes, $295 for 1 hour, or $395 for 2 hours, and can be added to most other services or booked alone.
[Note: Tips are not included in the prices. If you would like to reward your performer for a great job, feel free to. Tips are appreciated, but not required.]
We are available on weekdays, weekends, and even some holidays!
*Disclaimer: We do not offer any copyrighted characters. We only offer generic characters.18200
