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Kids & Teen Parties · Chicagoland · Milwaukee · Indianapolis

A Glow Party for Girls That Sparkles After Dark

A glow party for girls is all about that moment when the lights dim and the room starts to shimmer. Glitters & Grace brings that feeling home with hosted beauty stations, a little sparkle, and a scent your daughter blends herself.

You pick the stations and the vibe. We arrive early, host every table, and clean up after, so you get to enjoy the evening with her friends.

Glow party for girls: glitter body spray bottle tied with ribbon
  • Trained perfumer & formulator
  • A host at every station
  • Ages 5 and up
  • Setup & cleanup included

Why a Girls Glow Party Works So Well

Evening parties feel special to kids. Staying up a bit later, dressing in bright colors, and turning down the lights makes a regular Saturday feel like an event.

A glow party for girls also gives everyone something to do with their hands. Instead of a crowd waiting for the next game, each guest moves from station to station and makes something to keep.

It suits a wide range of ages, too. Our kids experiences are for ages 5 and up, and a glow theme reads as fun for a first grader and cool for a fifth grader.

Lip Lab with balloons and lip gloss shades for a birthday
Hosted stations, styled to her theme
From $475Priced by guest count and stations, with a $475 event minimum.
Hosted start to finishOur team arrives one hour early, hosts every station, and cleans up after.
Book low, add laterYour guest count can go up after booking, but not down.

The Glitter & Glow Station

Our Glitter & Glow station is the heart of a glow and glitter party. A host guides each guest through a sparkly, hands-on moment that fits right into a darker, neon-lit room.

It pairs nicely with our other stations. Most families add one or two more so the evening has a little variety.

Perfume

Each girl blends her own scent from kid-friendly options. Signage suggests blends for anyone who would rather not decide from scratch.

Lip Lab

Guests mix their own lip gloss, with a Kids tier made for younger hands.

Candy

A candy cart that matches your color scheme.

Photo Booth

A digital photo booth, so the glowing outfits get captured.

See every station on our kids beauty party page.

Made by a trained perfumer

Every station was designed by our founder, Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator who trained with master perfumer Karen Gilbert, at the Institute for Art and Olfaction, and through courses and workshops around the world. We ask about allergies when you book, and your contract covers allergen disclosures.

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Teens posing for a photo booth picture

Planning a Glow Party for Girls at Home

If your daughter has been asking for a glow in the dark birthday party, you do not need to rent a space. A glow party at home works beautifully in a basement, a family room, or a kitchen with the overhead lights off.

Here is how it usually comes together:

  1. Clear a spot for tables. You can provide tables, or we bring them for a small fee.
  2. Choose your lighting. Dim lamps, string lights, or your own glow decor all set the mood.
  3. Let us set up. Our team arrives one hour early, lays out linens, and gets every station ready.
  4. Enjoy the party. We host each station while the girls rotate through.

You are welcome to style the tables to match your theme. Some families go full neon, while others keep it soft with silver and white.

Neon Party Ideas to Pull It Together

A few simple touches turn a room into a neon birthday party without much work on your end. Here are some neon party ideas parents love:

  • Ask guests to wear their brightest colors or all white.
  • Pick two or three neon shades and repeat them in balloons, napkins, and cups.
  • Use personalized signage with her name in a bold, glowing color.
  • Serve snacks in bright bowls so even the food matches the theme.

We can help with customized decor, personalized signage, mirrors, and florals. Those details make the photos pop when the lights are low.

Glitter Party Ideas for the Sparkle Lovers

Some girls want glow. Others want glitter on everything. You can blend both into one neon glow party for girls that feels bright and polished.

A few glitter party ideas that pair well with the stations:

  • Add a sparkle runner or confetti scatter on the snack table.
  • Choose a lip gloss shade with a bit of shimmer at the Lip Lab.
  • Let her pick a party scent name that sounds as glittery as she does.

For more theme inspiration, browse our girly party ideas and girls birthday party ideas.

A Grown-Up Touch Inside the Fun

Cheryl Gleason, our founder, is a trained perfumer and formulator, and she designed every station around real materials.

Everything made at the perfume station is an eau de parfum (a strong, long-lasting perfume strength) made with perfumer's alcohol. So the scent each girl blends is a real perfume she can wear to school the next week.

We also ask about allergies when you book. Your contract covers allergen disclosures, so you can share any concerns up front.

Cheryl Gleason, trained perfumer and founder of Glitters & Grace

Glitters & Grace was founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer, a cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every station we bring to your party.

Kids birthday party digital photo booth by Glitters & Grace

Add-On · Digital Photo Booth

Strike a Pose: Add the Digital Photo Booth

Make the party even more fun and keep every memory. Add our digital photo booth rental, and guests can snap photos all party long, fresh gloss and sparkle included.

  • Share as they snap. Kids with phones or tablets can download and post their photos the moment they take them.
  • The full gallery, sent to you. After the party, parents receive a link to every photo from the booth.
  • Memories in one place. No chasing down pictures from other parents. Every pose, group shot and silly face is saved together.

Frequently asked questions

What ages is a glow birthday party for girls best for?

Our kids experiences are for ages 5 and up. Younger guests love the colors and the hands-on stations, and older girls enjoy styling the room and the photos.

Can we host it in our basement?

Yes. A basement is one of the best spots for a glow theme because it is easy to darken. We just need room for tables and a little space to move between stations.

How much does it cost?

Parties are priced by guest count and stations, from $475. Extra hosts can be added for larger groups. Guest count can go up after booking but not down, so book your lowest expected count.

Do you only serve Chicagoland?

Our home base is Mokena, Illinois. We also serve Milwaukee and Indianapolis with local hosts in each market.

Book Her Glow Party

Tell us her age, your guest count, and the stations she is dreaming about. Call 815.418.6740 or send an inquiry, and we will reply within 2 business days.

Evening dates go quickly, so reach out early for your glow party for girls and lock in her night to shine.

perfume@glittersandgrace.com  ·  815.418.6740

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Cheryl Gleason · Owner, Perfumer & Creative Director