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Many parents are surprised to find out that there are trends—even in kid’s parties! If you’re planning a kid’s birthday party, family Easter party, first communion, or any other family-friendly gathering, you should make yourself familiar with some of these top kids birthday party entertainment trends of 2020! Read on to see how Parties for Peanuts can make your next party the best it can be!

Special Guests
From fairy princesses to action heroes, a special character guest at your next party will take it to the next level! If you’re wondering “where can I find a professional entertainer for a kids birthday party near me?” don’t worry—Parties for Peanuts works with expert children’s entertainers who can bring the magic of the special event to life! In addition to our “real” people, our costumed actors also portray cartoon characters, animals, and holiday favorites!

Take-Home Crafts
Everyone loves party favors, but many parents and kids these days want to avoid the plastic “junk” found in many gifts. Instead, give your guests an activity that keeps on giving by hosting a spin art table, slime-making station, or commemorative photo booth!

Climb-ables and Inflatables
What kid doesn’t love to climb? To make your child’s birthday party entertainment the best it can be, consider renting some big, fun equipment! Bounce houses, obstacle courses, slides, and dunk tanks are sure to please everyone!

Super Snacks
Don’t risk a group of “hangry” kids! When you’re thinking about kids birthday party entertainment, make sure to plan a matching snack or meal. Your child and her guests will love a chocolate fountain, snow cones, or popcorn, or come closer to a meal and rent a hot dog warmer. We love to theme our kids birthday parties in NJ, so plan to work with our party coordinator on colors, flavors, and styles!

Ready to hire entertainment for a kids birthday party near you? Trust the expert team at Parties for Peanuts! We’ve been in the industry for over 20 years and seen plenty of trends come and go. What stays the same is the fun and excitement!

If your child is planning a great summer party, whether that is a birthday party, an end of the school year party, a graduation event, or just a summer celebration, you want to make sure that they and their friends have the best time. What sorts of fun things should your summer celebration include? As professional party planners in NJ, we have brought plenty of fun to kids all over. Here are some of our favorite summer party ideas!

Snacks
For a great party, snacks and beverages are a must. One of the most popular products that we bring to our children’s parties in New Jersey is our snow cone machine! Capture this exciting tradition of childhood and enjoy freshly crushed ice doused with sweet, delicious, colorful syrup—customize to match your favorite flavors or the theme of the party!

Slides
While sleds and snowballs are the best in winter, in summer time, the slide is the best! Enjoy an exciting dry slide, or cool off with a water slide! Your child and their guests will be slipping, sliding, and have a ball in no time with the safe, exciting slides from Parties for Peanuts.

Dunking Time!
Isn’t it fun to go to the county fair and see people taking their turn in the dunk tank? Bring this hilarious activity to your next children’s party in NJ with a Parties for Peanuts dunk tank! Suitable for both adults and children, your guests will delight in trying to throw a ball and dunk a person! For the dunkee, it is a perfect way to cool off after a long day.

Ready to start your summer children’s party in NJ? Contact Parties for Peanuts for an exciting, affordable adventure.

Party favors can be a controversial topic. Does every child attending a party in NJ really need a present, or should it be enough for the child who is having the party to get gifts? What if the party is not a birthday party—do you want to give out gifts at a holiday-themed or event-themed party, or are you just encouraging materialism? At Parties for Peanuts, we like to help our guests come up with fun, appropriate take-home gifts for all their guests. Here are some of the ways we do it!

Make a Craft
Some of the best ways to have fun and remember that fun for years to come is to make a craft! We offer a variety of exciting crafting ideas for our parties in NJ, including spin art and sand art. When paired with a themed container or template to match the party, this can be a great way to get creative and still have something to take home and remember the big event by.

Take a Funny Photo
In today’s digital world, photos are becoming a rarity—but boy are they ever fun! We bring the joy of the classic photo booth to our children’s parties in NJ, with fun photo strips that can capture the best moments of your child’s fun with their guests. Best of all this party favor keeps on giving with great memories!

Win a Prize
Instead of giving gifts, consider having prizes for fun games! Everyone loves a good competition, and a little prize ups the stakes very effectively. Our carnival games are perfect for all skill levels, and a little prize is a fun way to distribute party favors.

Enjoy a Themed Souvenir
Looking for a way to keep your princess, superhero, or other children’s party theme going long after the fun stops for the day? Consider themed souvenirs, such as princess tiaras, superhero capes, or something else that matches your party theme.

For more great tips, keep checking back on our blog!

When new customers call Parties for Peanuts, they are often surprised that we ask a lot of questions. “Don’t you have a ‘standard’ package?” many will ask? While we do offer some great package deals on our services, we also make sure to get to know the situation as well as possible, so we can meet the needs of the special child, all the guests, and the parents who make wise decisions and keep their kids safe. Wondering why we don’t just offer a standard package for our children’s parties in New Jersey? Read on to find out!

Children’s interests are very particular. As experts in children’s entertainment, we have learned that children have very, very particular interests. For some, it isn’t enough to have a “princess” party, that princess must wear a certain color dress, have certain color hair, and maybe even sing some popular songs. To give your child the most magical experience possible, we ask a variety of questions to make sure that we are meeting her dreams and getting all those little details right.

Dietary needs are important. We’re not nutritionists, but we know that many children today have special dietary needs. Whether this is to accommodate health issues, behavioral needs, religious or spiritual preferences, or just family traditions, the staff at Parties for Peanuts wants to make sure that we are delivering something that every guest can enjoy.

Every parent has different values and rules. Family values and traditions vary widely, and it can be unpleasant when these values are not appreciated or rules are violated. When we host a children’s party in New Jersey, we want to make sure that the most important values are respected and all fun occurs in that context. This means getting to know you a little better.

We want EVERYONE to have fun! Some parents are surprised when we ask questions about what kinds of guests will attend, such as the ages of the guests. Don’t kids just have fun as kids? They sure do, but some activities are better suited for the very young, the older and more mature, or those with very special interests. By asking a few more questions, we can make sure you have the best party experience ever!