Wauwatosa · Milwaukee Area · Ages 9 to 12
Glitter, Bath Bombs and Big Opinions: Wauwatosa Tween Parties
A tween party in Wauwatosa is for girls from 9 to 12, who feel too old for games but too young for glam. So we give them real tools and real results, scaled to their age.
They make perfume, mix lip balm and press bath bombs. Meanwhile, our Milwaukee area team keeps every step simple and every table tidy.
The Tween Party Wauwatosa Girls Actually Want
Girls this age can spot a babyish party from across the room. Yet they also know when one feels too grown up. That's why we aim right down the middle.
Our Mini bar is built for this age. It offers 60+ kid-and-teen-friendly materials and tiny bottles on one table. Then each girl names her scent and decorates the label.
A 10th birthday often turns into a sleepover party with the same five or six friends. So we plan stations that fill an afternoon, then leave before pajamas come out. As a result, parents get the fun without the overnight mess.
Stations for a Tween Party in Wauwatosa
Every station is scaled for ages 9 to 12. Of course, younger siblings from age 5 can join too.
Custom Perfume Bar
The Mini bar lets tweens blend a real eau de parfum, which simply means a concentrated perfume. Next, they label and name their bottle.
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Luxury Lip Lab
At the Lip Lab, tweens make their own lip balm or mix a shiny gloss. They choose from a 16-shade swatch board, so every friend leaves with a different color.
Learn moreGlitter and Glow Station
Glitter and glitter body spray are a tween favorite. Even shy guests warm up here.
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Bath and Body Bar
Tweens scoop salts and botanicals, then press a handmade bath bomb. Since no water is needed, it fits any table.
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Luxury Candy Bar
Our candy carts and glass jars get styled in her colors. Plus, it's the fastest station, so lines vanish.
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Digital Photo Booth
A digital photo booth catches silly poses with new bottles. Later, parents share the shots.
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Skincare Bar
Licensed estheticians, meaning trained skincare pros, help each tween make one simple product. It suits a group of about 20 or fewer.
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Mini-Facials
A quick, gentle mini-facial feels special at this age. Still, we keep it short.
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Classes and Consultations
For a small friend group, a private class adds a learning twist. Our tween birthday ideas page has more.
Learn moreTween Party Wauwatosa Theme Ideas
These ideas match the in-between years. Then her favorite colors fill in the rest.
Double Digits Glow
For a 10th birthday, think neon glitter, a fruity blend and a big number 10 in the photo booth.
Oak Leaf Ride and Treats
After a morning bike ride on the Oak Leaf Trail, friends cool off with a citrus scrub and candy.
Tosa Bath Bomb Factory
When Wisconsin snow keeps everyone home, the basement becomes a bath bomb factory. Then a vanilla perfume rounds out the night.
Where Tweens Party in Wauwatosa
We come to homes most often. However, a few other spaces work well too.
Family rooms
A family room with a coffee table and a dining table nearby fits two stations easily.
Lower levels
Basements give tweens space to be loud. Also, glitter stays downstairs.
Screened porches
In summer, a porch keeps things breezy and bright. We just need shade for the bottles.
Rented rooms
When the whole class is invited, a community room makes sense. We need about 12 by 6 feet.
Two studios
A Tween Party Wauwatosa Families Host at Home
Starting in January 2027, our Mokena, Illinois studio welcomes walk-ins and appointments for perfume and lip color. Its party room seats up to 40 guests, with a kitchen for snacks and cake.
Then a second studio is planned for Chicago in late 2028. Still, those are both in Illinois, so our Milwaukee area team brings the tween party to your Wauwatosa home. See the studio page for updates.
Tween Birthdays on the Tosa Calendar
New classrooms mean new friends, so guest lists grow. Halloween colors also make a fun theme.
Snow days and long breaks bring sleepovers. Then warm, sweet scents take over.
As parks open up, parties move to porches. Fresh, flowery blends lead.
Pool days at Hoyt Park leave tweens ready for a cool scrub. Meanwhile, Fourth of July colors inspire glitter.
What Tween Parties Cost
Tween parties begin at $475 for up to 8 guests. Extra friends or stations simply show on your itemized proposal. After that, a 50% deposit holds the date.
See every number on our pricing page.
Planning Made Easy
Tell us the basics
Share her age, the date and how many friends are coming. Next, we suggest stations.
Approve the plan
Expect your proposal within 2 business days. Then a 50% deposit locks it in.
We get there first
Our team arrives an hour early with linens. Two 6-foot tables are needed, or we bring them at $30 each.
She has fun, we pack up
Friends make, swap and pose. Finally, we clean every surface.
Tween Party Wauwatosa FAQ
Do you come to Wauwatosa homes?
Yes. Our Milwaukee area team comes to Tosa homes, so travel is short.
Is 9 too young for perfume?
No. The Mini bar is designed for kids and teens, and we guide every step.
Can you come to a sleepover?
Yes. We set up in the afternoon or early evening, then pack out before bedtime.
What if her friends are 9 and her sister is 6?
That works. We welcome kids from age 5 with simpler steps.
Is your studio near Wauwatosa?
No. It's in Mokena, Illinois, and the Chicago studio comes later, so we travel to you.
How long do the stations take?
It depends on the group size. Your proposal lays out the plan.
Are your ingredients kid-safe?
We use absolutes, CO2 extracts and essential oils, and we share full allergen details first.
Do you do older kids parties, too?
Yes. Our Tosa kids party page and teen pages cover every age.
More for the in-between years
Founded by Cheryl Gleason, a trained perfumer and cosmetic and skincare formulator, and the creative force behind every Glitters & Grace bar.
Plan a Tween Party in Wauwatosa
Share her age and favorite colors. Then we'll build a party that feels just right, or call 815.418.6740.