There is no shortage of local party venues to celebrate your child’s special day. But sometimes, we just want to keep it close to home — or in it! Convenience, a familiar setting for timid kids, and not having to schlep food and party supplies to a different locale all make at-home birthday parties a win in our book. But being responsible for all the entertainment can feel overwhelming. Corralling a group of preschoolers or moody preteens is not for the weak.
Luckily, that’s where mobile celebrations come in. These Seattle-area party services, rentals and entertainers have your back — bringing the party to you, and making sure everyone has a good time, in the comfort of your own home. From leveled-up sleepovers to out-of-this-world magic shows, cute critters or creative crafts, these on-the-go fun-makers are here to make your dream party come true. All you have to do is sit back and take the pics.
Xakary the Magician
How do you make party magic happen? With an incredible birthday magic show, of course! Famous for his live shows, Xakary the Magician (who got voted in on “America’s Got Talent”) will make sure your birthday kid's special day is truly magical. Expect mind-bending tricks, a magic lesson and loads of laughs. And of course, no magic show would be complete without a fluffy live bunny. The shows run an hour long, and themed goody bags are included.
Best for: Ages 4–10, but other age groups can be accommodated
Cost: Starts at $395 in the Seattle area
Moonpaper Tent
Dress up, get dramatic, do some crafts, face painting and hunt for treasure — guests will get a taste of all that in one fantastically whimsical party from Moonpaper Tent. Over ninety minutes, the party hosts will lead the littles in varied creative and theatrical activities around a chosen theme, which can be as creative as the birthday child’s imagination, with anything from Under the Sea to Dragon Fashion Show. For a more DIY option, you can rent a magical trunk with dress-up costumes, a craft kit and a treasure hunt to do on your own.
Best for: All age groups
Cost: Starts at $295 for 10 children
Seattle Paint Party
Young artists, unite! This POC woman-owned mobile paint party will bring out kids' inner Picassos. Everything is provided during the one-and-a-half-hour session: canvases, easels, paint, brushes and palettes. Set-up and clean-up are included as well, all you need to do is pick a painting theme. Blank or pre-sketched canvas options are available, and participants will be led through easy-to-follow instructions to create their own masterpiece; no prior painting experience is needed.
Best for: Kids and teens, no minimum age is specified, but we recommend kids 5 and up to be able to follow the process.
Cost: $400, up to 10 guests; $15 per person after
Fanciful Celebrations
Want to take the slumber party to the next level? These Teepee Sleepover party rentals are the stuff dreams are made of — quite literally. Fanciful Celebrations will bring and set up everything you need for the ultimate fab sleepover, including Pinterest-ready teepee tents dressed up with linens, fairy lights, trays and accessories to match. Party activities are included, and you’ll get the rentals for a full 24 hours. Choose from tons of on-trend themes like Taylor Swift Eras Tour, Harry Potter, gamer or let your kid customize their own. Add-ons like glam bags, spa kits, gear and more are available for an extra fee.
Best for: Ages 6 and older
Cost: Basic packages start at $200–$600 for 2–10 teepees
Seattle Reptile Guy
Shells, scales and creepy crawlies, oh my! If your little one loves all things slimy and slithery, delight them with a bash that features visits from all their favorite species. The Reptile Man will deliver an impressive 40–50 types of reptiles, amphibians and insects for your party guests to get up close and personal with. The interactive show runs 1.5–2 hours and includes a presentation of the animals, fun facts and a Q&A session, followed by the part everyone is waiting for — getting to hold, touch and interact with the critters.
Best for: All age groups
Cost: Parties start at $325 for up to 20 guests.
Party Baby Seattle
Parents of little kids 5 and younger know the challenges of entertaining pint-size guests who are too young for organized activities. Not to worry — Party Baby Seattle is here to save the day. The company will deliver and set up your choice of soft playscapes where tots can be let loose and get the wiggles out safely. Choose from a variety of customizable setups of ball pits, inflatables, climbers, ride-ons and more, available for four-hour periods. Bonus: They come in a choice of aesthetic color palettes to make your party pics IG-worthy (they’ll even create a pro reel for you).
Best for: Ages 0–5
Cost: Rentals start at $100 for ball pits, $300 for inflatables and $500 for soft playscapes
24 Carrot Parties
Who doesn’t love cute, fluffy bunnies? Prepare for the squeals and “awws” of delight from both kids and grown-ups with this adorable concept from the punnily-named 24 Carrot Parties. Your guests will be treated to 10–12 sweet and cuddly critters to play with, hold, feed and love on. Homes, yards, garages, parks, community centers and any other venue of your choice is fair game. Just make sure there is a 12-by-12 area to contain the bunnies and any clean-up is included. Extras like custom bunny-shaped cupcakes and sandwiches, crafts and treat bags are included depending on the package.
Best for: All ages
Cost: Packages start at $275–$495 for up to 8 guests
Tangerine Tales
Embark on an adventure that will capture their imaginations. Tangerine Tales conjures up creative celebrations that bring together storytelling, costumed play, puppets, magic and more. Choose from an interactive musical story time or an imaginative challenge quest, led by the fairy godmother Miss Kelly. Additional options like face and hair painting, glitter tattoos and art parties are also available. Parties last around an hour, with guests receiving theme-specific keepsakes at the end.
Best for: All ages
Cost: $435 per hour for up to 10 kids; $135 per hour for professional face/hair artists
Trendy Crafts
Got a crafty kid? Get their creative juices flowing with a fête that’s all about the crafts. Choose one main project from a plethora of creative themes, along with a smaller welcome project, taking around 1.5 hours total under the hosts’ engaging expert guidance. The options are endless: trendy crafts such as Shrinky Dinks or craft podge; glass, wood, fabric or ceramic creations; or even an on-trend slime or jewelry bar. Guests get to take the finished project home along with a goodie bag.
Best for: Ages 5 and older (6 and 7 age minimums required for slime and jewelry parties)
Cost: $550 for up to 14 guests
Dreamland Ponies
Giddy up! Your little horse lover may not get their wish of a pony for their birthday gift, but this could be the next best thing. Dreamland Ponies will bring over one to four (or even more) ponies to make your young riders’ acquaintance and deliver hand-led rides. A basic package comes with the pony dressed in western tack, or choose to transform them into a magical unicorn, winged Pegasus, or dress up in glitter gear and safely painted manes. Upgrades to a larger pony, full-size horse or miniature horse for petting only also are available.
Best for: All ages.
Cost: Basic party starts at $699 for one pony and unlimited rides for up to 6 kids
Play-Well TEKnologies
Calling young engineers! If you’ve got a Lego lover at home, this is the perfect chance for them to get to build, design and create with all their friends. The Play-Well party instructor will arrive with over a whopping 20,000 Lego pieces and lead participants through building a moving, motor-powered project of their choice — race car, battletrack and merry-go-rounds are among the options, along with themes like Star Trek, Ninjago or Minecraft. Digital invites are included.
Best for: Ages 5 and older
Cost: $325 for up to 16 kids; $425 for up to 24 kids
Games2U
Have a birthday tween or teen? This dope mobile game service is bound to score points even with that tough crowd. Loads of ultra-fun play options are on tap: A popular choice is the bright-orange video game truck, packed with plasma screens, surround sound, laser and fog effects, and every video game they can think of. But if you’d rather go screen-free, there’s plenty to get them outside and moving too — from giant hamster balls to foam parties, bubble soccer, mobile laser tag, a candy cannon and lots more.
Best for: Ages 6 and older is recommended for most active games
Cost: Parties start at $299, depending on activity
Spa Princess Party
Pamper your birthday girl with the ultimate princess treatment: a home spa shindig with all her besties. This cool service will deliver and set up an amazing dress-up and “sparkle station,” and treat the guests to age-appropriate spa treatments such as nails, foot soaks, facials, clip-in hair extensions and more. Choose from one of the fun themes like luau, rock star, unicorn and others. Each guest will also get a craft project and goody bag to take home. Awesome add-ons like a cookie fairy bouquet and karaoke machine are also available.
Best for: Ages 4–18
Cost: $395 for up to 12 guests
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