Planning your child’s birthday party is exciting and overwhelming. As parents and caregivers, we want our children’s birthdays to be times of joy and celebration that create lifelong memories. -Depending on the type of birthday party you’ve planned for your child, you may be considering booking entertainment to make the day extra special. From magicians to face painting and balloon twisting, professional party entertainment can take the party to the next level. If you’ve decided on the type of entertainment to book for your child’s party but aren’t sure where to start, here’s a step-by-step guide to booking kid’s party entertainment. 

1) Make A Party Plan

When planning the entertainment at your child’s birthday party, consider the party theme, the number of guests, the venue, and the type of entertainment you want to book. The theme of your party will help you determine the kind of entertainment to pursue. For example, if your child loves magic, hiring a professional magician for the party makes sense.

2) Research Local Party Entertainment Providers

Once you’ve decided on the type of entertainment to hire for your child’s birthday party, research local party entertainment providers to narrow your choices. Browse through online vendor profiles, check out any videos or photos of the act, and read reviews from parents and party planners who’ve booked the entertainers. 

3) Contact The Entertainers And Request A Quote

If possible, you may want to make your initial entertainment inquiry online with the company to determine if their services are available on your party date and time. To get an accurate quote on the service, call the vendor and speak with them directly about what you are looking for and what they can provide. The more details you can give the entertainer, the better, so have information like event date, time, location, venue, duration, and description ready when speaking with a vendor. 

4) Compare And Confirm Entertainment Vendor

Once you’ve spoken to vendors and received quotes, you’ll want to compare the quotes and see what works best within your budget. Vendors may have different pricing structures that you will need to consider when deciding which to use. For example, some vendors give an overall price quote while others may price per hour or child for their services. 

5) Book Your Party Entertainment

Once you’ve confirmed all of the event and pricing details with your chosen vendor, it is time to book the entertainment for your party. If the vendor provides a contract for you to sign, ensure you thoroughly review all of the details and are confident in your choice before you sign. Details like deposits, payments, and event changes or cancellations are all important to note before you book with a party entertainment vendor. 

6) Follow Up With The Vendor Before The Event Date

As the big day gets closer, ensure you’ve communicated with your entertainment venue to confirm all details. At least two weeks before your child’s party, call your entertainer and confirm their arrival time, any special requests they may have, and payment of the remainder of the balance if needed.

Enjoy Your Child’s Birthday Party!

Once you’ve secured entertainment for your child’s birthday, it’s time to relax and enjoy the party!