Plainfield · Bolingbrook · Lockport · Lemont · Kids, Tweens and Teens
Southwest Suburbs Birthdays Built on Making, Not Watching
Kids birthday party entertainment in the southwest suburbs usually means a performer and an audience. We flip that around. Here, every child gets her own station, her own materials and her own creation to carry home.
We travel all over the area, from Plainfield and Oswego to Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Lockport, Homer Glen and Lemont. Plus, our team packs out afterward, so your kitchen stays yours.
Party Themes Southwest Suburbs Kids Love
These three themes give kids birthday party entertainment a southwest suburbs twist. Of course, we'll tailor any of them to your child.
Canal Town Treasure Party
Lockport sits on the old Illinois and Michigan Canal. So hide 'treasure' scents in apothecary jars and let kids hunt for their favorites.
Riverbank Garden Birthday
Borrow the green look of the DuPage River with leafy decor and floral scents. Then finish with flower petal bath salts.
Backyard Glow Out
When summer evenings stretch late, set up on the patio. After sunset, the glitter station takes over.
Why Kids Birthday Party Entertainment Looks Different in the Southwest Suburbs
Much of the southwest suburbs grew up in newer subdivisions, full of young families. As a result, a single cul-de-sac can hold six birthdays a year. Parents want something the neighbors haven't seen.
That's where hands-on stations shine. A seven-year-old mixes a fruity perfume while her big sister builds a lip gloss. Even shy kids join in, because there's no stage and no spotlight.
Our hosts set up an hour before guests arrive and run every step. Meanwhile, parents can chat by the coffee pot. When the last child leaves, we pack the tables, linens and glitter back into our van.
Stations for Southwest Suburbs Kids and Teens
With our kids birthday party entertainment, southwest suburbs guests rotate through two or three stations, so nobody waits long. Also, we scale each one to the ages at your party.
Custom Perfume Bar
The Mini perfume bar sits on one table with over 60 kid-friendly materials and tiny bottles. So a perfume making party fits even a small kitchen.
Learn moreBath and Body Bar
Kids scoop salts and botanicals, then press a bath bomb by hand. It's our favorite of the birthday party favors, and no water is needed.
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Luxury Lip Lab
Younger guests swirl a shiny gloss from our 16-shade swatch board. Teens can choose a soft-matte lip cream instead, a liquid lipstick with a velvet finish.
Learn moreGlitter and Glow Station
Glitter and body spray come out near the end. Then the whole group is ready for photos.
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Mini-Facials
Little ones get a quick, gentle mini-facial for a spa birthday party. Teens relax through a longer round with a licensed esthetician.
Learn moreSkincare Bar
Licensed estheticians, or state-licensed skin experts, help each child make one easy product. Then she picks the scent herself.
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Luxury Candy Bar
Our candy carts and glass jars match the birthday theme. Because it's quick, it fills gaps between stations.
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Digital Photo Booth
The digital photo booth sends each family home with pictures. Parents love that part, too.
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Classes and Consultations
For older kids, a private perfume class for a few close friends feels special. They learn how top, middle and base notes work together.
Learn moreKids Birthday Party Entertainment Southwest Suburbs Families Host Anywhere
Our kids birthday party entertainment comes to any southwest suburbs room with about 12 by 6 feet free. We also need two 6-foot tables.
Basements and bonus rooms
Newer homes often have a big lower level. We set stations along a wall and leave space to play.
Subdivision clubhouses
Many neighborhoods have a clubhouse room for parties. It keeps the mess away from home.
Park district buildings
Village park rooms are easy to rent and close to home. They also come with plenty of parking.
Backyard patios
On a calm, shaded day, a covered patio works well. However, wind and glitter don't mix, so we plan a backup.
A Southwest Suburbs Party Year
School starts, and classmates want to celebrate together. Also, autumn scents like vanilla feel right.
December parties move indoors. A wintry candy cart and gourmand perfume base feel cozy.
February and March are long, so a spa party breaks up the gray weeks.
With school out, backyard and clubhouse parties fill every weekend. Book early for June.
Two studios
A Studio Nearby, Plus We Come to You
Our Mokena studio opens in January 2027 at 19060 Everett Blvd, Suite 107. For families in Homer Glen, Lockport and Lemont, that's close by. Kids and parents can drop in or reserve a time to create a perfume or lip color, and booked guests go first.
The private party room welcomes up to 40 guests. Parents can stock the kitchen with their own food, and grown-ups may bring their own drinks. Another studio is planned for Chicago, opening in late 2028. Of course, for Plainfield and Oswego families, we're glad to bring everything to your door.
Pricing Southwest Suburbs Kids Birthday Party Entertainment
Our kids and teen parties begin with a $475 base that covers 8 young guests. Extra children and stations appear line by line in a proposal, sent within 2 business days. Then a 50% deposit locks in the party.
See every number on our pricing page.
How Your Party Comes Together
Share the details
Tell us the age, the number of kids and the theme. Next, we match the stations.
Reserve it
After the proposal arrives, half down saves the date. Weekends go first.
We set the scene
We come an hour early with linens, decor and signage. Tables cost $30 each if you need ours.
Fun, then cleanup
Kids create while you host. Finally, we pack out every last jar.
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.
Kids Birthday Party Entertainment Questions, Southwest Suburbs Edition
Do you travel to Plainfield and Oswego?
Yes. We come to homes and party rooms across the southwest suburbs, including Plainfield, Oswego and Shorewood.
Is your studio close to Lockport?
Yes. The Mokena studio opens in January 2027 and is a short trip from Lockport and Homer Glen.
Can we use our subdivision clubhouse?
Usually, yes. Just check the room's rules, then send us the layout.
What's the youngest age you host?
Five. Younger guests get simpler versions, while older kids get more choices.
Are the scents gentle enough for kids?
We blend with absolutes, CO2 extracts and essential oils. Before the party, you'll also get the full ingredient and allergen list.
Can teens have a party too?
Yes. Teens love a sweet 16 with the Full perfume bar and mini-facials.
Will there be a Chicago studio?
One is planned for Chicago, opening in late 2028.
Do parents ever book you for themselves?
Often. Moms book us for showers and girls' nights, and local companies do too.
More for southwest suburbs families
Founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every Glitters & Grace bar.
Give Them a Birthday They Make Themselves
Send us the date, the age and a favorite color. Then we'll plan kids birthday party entertainment for your southwest suburbs home. Check availability.