Book an entertainer or costume character for a children's party
The programme must suit the age
The most common reason for a failed party is a programme that does not suit the children. For three-year-olds, people usually choose simple games, soap bubbles and a puppet or a fairy-tale character who is not scary. Six-year-olds already enjoy quests, races and contests. Teenagers need more grown-up formats, such as a science show or a workshop. So the age and number of children are the key details for an entertainer.
A full-body costume character looks impressive, but it is hot inside the costume, and toddlers under three may be frightened of it. Entertainers in costume characters often work with a host, and it is worth asking about this.
How to find an entertainer through BlaBlaPrice
On BlaBlaPrice you do not have to hunt for entertainers' accounts and message each one. You describe the party once, and entertainers in your city reply in the chat: what the programme is, which costume, how long it lasts and how much it costs. You open the contacts only of the one you choose.
What to put in your request
- Date and time the party starts.
- Character — a favourite hero, a costume or a show format.
- Children's age and how many.
- Length of the programme.
- Place — at home, in a cafe, outdoors, the city and area.
- Number of entertainers — one character or several.
- Extra show — face painting, bubbles, a paper or science show.
- Budget, if you want to name one.
Example: “I need an entertainer in a Spider-Man costume for my son's birthday, he is 6, 10 children. Sunday at 3 pm, a cafe in Cebu City, a 1.5-hour programme with face painting. Budget up to ₱3,800.”
What to look at in the offers
Ask for photos and videos of the costume and the programme, as they show the quality of the costume and how the entertainer works with children. Find out how long the programme lasts, whether props, music and face painting are included, and whether there are breaks. For a flat, ask about room size: some contests need space.
Ask what happens if the entertainer falls ill: is there a replacement? Agree the advance and the cancellation terms. Reviews of the provider are shown next to every offer, and the entertainers can see where their reply ranks among others, so terms often improve.
When to book
Weekends and the busy season for children's birthdays are taken in advance, so write a few weeks ahead, not a day before. A request stays active for 7 days and can be extended and edited.
For a party in a venue, look at banquet halls, for treats at custom desserts and baking, and for a festive mood at balloon decoration. How the service works is explained on the “How it works” page.
