Wauwatosa · Milwaukee County · Birthdays for Ages 5 and Up
Wauwatosa Birthdays With a Project at Every Table
A kids birthday party in Wauwatosa works best when the guests have something to make. So our stations give every child a real project and a bottle or jar to carry home.
We serve ages 5 and up, from first graders to big sisters. Our Milwaukee area team brings everything, so you never haul supplies from Illinois.
What Makes a Kids Birthday Party in Wauwatosa Different
Tosa homes are often older and full of charm. Rooms are cozy rather than sprawling. That's why we design compact stations that fit a dining table and still feel special.
Kids here tend to arrive in groups from the same class or the same block. They know each other well, so they settle in fast. Then the birthday girl moves from station to station while friends trade scents and colors.
An at-home birthday party in Tosa also needs to be easy on parents. Usually they want two things. First, a party that keeps hands busy. Second, party favors that are actually used. Since every child makes her own perfume or lip color, the favors take care of themselves. That alone makes a kids birthday party in Wauwatosa feel lighter to plan.
Stations for a Kids Birthday Party in Wauwatosa
Pick two or three for younger kids and three or four for older ones. Then we match each to the ages in the room.
Custom Perfume Bar
The Mini perfume bar offers 60+ kid-friendly materials and tiny bottles on one table. Older kids can try the Full bar too.
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Luxury Lip Lab
At the Lip Lab, kids choose from a 16-shade swatch board and mix a shiny gloss. A make-your-own lip balm suits the youngest guests.
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Glitter and Glow Station
Glitter and glitter body spray make the room sparkle. Also, it's the station kids rush back to before cake.
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Luxury Candy Bar
Our candy carts and glass jars get styled in her party colors. Because it's quick, it keeps lines short.
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Digital Photo Booth
A digital photo booth captures silly faces and new bottles. Later, parents share the shots with every family.
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Bath and Body Bar
Kids scoop salts and botanicals, then shape a handmade bath bomb. No water is needed, so the rug stays dry.
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Skincare Bar
Our licensed estheticians, meaning licensed skincare pros, help kids make one simple product. It suits a smaller group of about 20 or fewer.
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Mini-Facials
Mini-facials for kids are quick and gentle. Even so, they feel like a real treat.
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Classes and Consultations
For a quieter celebration, ask about a private class for her and a few friends. Our perfume making class page explains the format.
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Studios in Illinois, Parties at Your Tosa Home
Glitters & Grace opens its Mokena studio in January 2027. Kids can make perfume or lip color by appointment or as walk-ins, and the party room holds up to 40 guests with a kitchen for your food.
We're also planning a Chicago studio for late 2028. However, both locations are in Illinois, so Wauwatosa families book our Milwaukee area team to come to them. The studio page has updates.
Rooms We Come To Around Wauwatosa
For a kids birthday party in Wauwatosa, we come to homes first. Still, larger groups sometimes book a separate room.
Dining rooms and kitchens
Older Tosa homes often have a sturdy dining table, which is all the Mini bar needs.
Finished basements
A lower level keeps glitter downstairs. Plus, it gives kids room to spread out.
Backyards and porches
In summer we set up under a porch roof or a tent. Shade keeps the perfume cool and the kids comfortable.
Community and church rooms
When the class list grows, a rented hall gives everyone space. We only need about 12 by 6 feet.
Birthday Themes With a Little Tosa in Them
Each idea starts with her favorite things. Still, a touch of Wauwatosa makes it feel like home.
Menomonee River Mermaid
Turquoise glitter, sea-glass jars and a fresh, watery scent fit a craft party for water lovers.
Hart Park Picnic
Gingham linens, a lemonade palette and fruity lip gloss feel like a summer afternoon by the river.
Icicle Sparkle Birthday
Wisconsin winters invite silver glitter and a cozy vanilla blend. Then kids make a bath bomb for a warm night in.
How Your Tosa Birthday Comes Together
Share her wish list
Tell us her age, the guest count and her favorite colors. Then we recommend stations.
Get the plan
We send an itemized proposal within 2 business days. Afterward, a deposit of 50% saves the day.
We arrive early
Our team comes an hour before guests with linens and decor. We need two 6-foot tables, or we bring them at $30 apiece.
Party, then pack-out
Kids create, pose and take home favors. Finally, we clean up every station.
Birthdays Through the Tosa Year
Families squeeze in parties before school starts around September 1. Bright fruity scents feel right.
Classmates are back together, so guest lists grow. Halloween colors make a fun theme.
Snow keeps everyone inside, which makes a station party ideal. Cocoa and vanilla notes are favorites.
Spring break and Mother's Day bring a new wave of birthdays. Flowers inspire both scents and decor.
Pricing a Kids Birthday Party in Wauwatosa
Parties for kids begin at $475, which covers up to 8 guests. Extra friends and stations appear clearly on your itemized proposal. A 50% deposit then holds the date.
See every number on our pricing page.
Kids Birthday Party in Wauwatosa: Parent Questions
Is your team based near Wauwatosa?
Yes. Our Milwaukee area team covers Tosa and the neighboring towns, so travel is short.
What is the youngest age you serve?
We welcome kids from age 5. Younger guests get simpler stations and smaller steps.
Will everything fit in a small older home?
Most of the time, yes. We need about 12 by 6 feet and two tables.
Could we hold the party near Hart Park instead?
Possibly. A covered park shelter can work if you reserve it and there is shade.
Can we come to your studio from Wauwatosa?
You could, but it's in Mokena, Illinois. So our Milwaukee area team can come to your home instead.
Are the perfumes safe for kids?
We use absolutes, CO2 extracts and essential oils, and we send full ingredient and allergen details first.
How many stations should we book?
Two or three is plenty for young kids. Older kids enjoy one more.
Do you do teen parties, too?
Yes. Our Tosa teen party page covers older kids, and adults book us as well.
More birthday ideas
Founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every Glitters & Grace bar.
Book a Kids Birthday Party in Wauwatosa
Tell us her age and her favorite colors. Then we'll plan the stations, or simply call 815.418.6740.