PARTY PLANNING TIPS AND PARTY ENTERTAINMENT IDEAS
How to hire party entertainment, for adult and kids parties.
Here are some good ideas for parties and party tips. Birthday parties are popular these days, but it can still be challenging to find the right party entertainer. With the right information, you can be your own party planner. I will give you some ideas for event entertainment.
Some people find their entertainment through DJ services or party planners. Wedding DJs provide wedding music as well as entertainers, but expect to pay a bit more. A cool idea is jukebox rentals; they are great for a sweet 16.
Disc jockeys also offer dancers, music, karaoke, games, and fun giveaways for the kids. DJs often have favors like funny hats, blow-up guitars, giant glasses, and glow necklaces. A disc jockey can cost as much as $8,500.00, but they are much more reasonable than a wedding band. The lower price range for a DJ is $400.00. Top wedding bands can cost up to $10,000.00 for New York City wedding receptions.
A bounce house is fun for a kid’s birthday celebration. Most inflatables can be rented out for the day. Hiring costumed characters such as Elmo is a good idea for little children. Make sure the agency offers Polaroids with the costumed character. At children’s parties or birthdays, clowns can keep kids busy, although clowns can scare some little kids. Some activities a clown offers include magic, face painting, juggling, telling jokes, stilt walking, and making balloon animals. Most entertainers require a deposit to reserve a date.
Clowns can perform short shows lasting as little as half an hour. If you want the clown to cover all the activities they offer, you’ll need to book more time. Clowns are a good value for most children’s birthday parties and their rates range from $75.00 to $200.00 per hour.
Some magicians work primarily as corporate entertainers for children. They are also great for strolling events, as they can move from table to table or perform magic shows. Some magicians can also be balloon artists. A magician typically stays for about half an hour to an hour and their rates range from $75.00 to $300.00 per hour.
For corporate events, Christmas parties, and fundraisers, a casino setup can be a great option. However, a stage hypnotist and casino can be expensive for most corporate functions. Consider a tarot card reader, though keep in mind that reading cards is a slow process.
Another option is an airbrush artist who can create designs on t-shirts, though costs increase due to purchasing the shirts. Caricature artists are also a fantastic choice for entertainment. They provide quick, comical cartoon portraits that double as both entertainment and party favors. Caricaturists are great for various events, including weddings and graduation parties. They are also excellent for trade shows and holiday occasions. Caricature drawings make for unique wedding favors and older kids often enjoy them at graduation parties.
Caricaturists can be hired at rates starting from $75.00 per hour for art students up to $200.00 per hour for professional caricaturists. Note that hiring an entertainer for New Year’s Eve can cost almost double, and other holidays may also result in higher premiums. Entertainers book early for Christmas, so consider reserving their services as soon as possible.