Choosing the right entertainment for your party can make all the difference. Over the years, we’ve entertained over 10,000 kids from backyard birthdays to large scale festivals. Party With A Twist has helped hundreds of clients decide between balloon twisters, face painters, or both! By understanding the unique needs of each event, we provide tailored recommendations so everyone has an unforgettable time. Here’s what we’ve learned about what works best for different types of events:
For Birthday Parties
Birthday parties are all about creating magical memories for your child and their friends. Make sure to ask what your kid wants!
Balloon Twisters: Perfect if you want colorful, eye-catching creations that kids can keep as a fun takeaway. Twisters can make a range of designs, from animals to swords and crowns, giving kids a hands-on experience.
Face Painters: Ideal if you want to transform kids into their favorite characters or animals. The artistry adds a personal touch that kids love showing off.
Best of Both Worlds: For smaller parties with under 15 kids, you can hire one entertainer who starts with balloon twisting and transitions to face painting halfway through. It’s a great way to get 2 services for the price of 1. For parties with more than 20 kids, you’d need 2 entertainers at once for 2 hour parties if you want both services.
For Grand Openings and Business Events
The perfect opportunity to captivate families and kids while creating memorable impressions of your business.
Balloon Twisters: Balloons draw attention and create a vibrant, festive atmosphere that can be seen from a distance. They’re great for bringing in foot traffic and keeping kids entertained while parents explore.
Face Painters: Offer a slower-paced, more intimate experience that helps kids feel special and connected to your business.
Recommendation: About 80% of the time, business owners of Charlotte have a lower turnout than they expect. Create an event your customer would get FOMO for, and market more than you think you need to.
For HOA and Religious Events
HOA and religious events often attract families with kids of all ages. You’ll want activities that are engaging and versatile.
Balloon Twisters: A great choice for serving more kids quickly. A balloon twister can entertain 30-35 kids per hour or 50-60 kids per hour with a super simplified menu, while face painting can only handle 15-20 kids per hour.
Face Painters: Perfect for adding a creative, interactive element. Kids love waiting to see their designs take shape and showing them off to friends and family.
Recommendation: Both services work amazing together here. It knocks out two big things you need to plan for your members in just 2-3 emails back and forth with us. If you can only choose one service, I'd go with balloons.
For School Festivals
School festivals are high-energy events with lots of kids eager to have fun. Efficiency is key.
Balloon Twisters: Balloon artists can serve twice as many kids as face painters in the same time frame, making them the go-to choice for large school events.
Face Painters: Adds variety to the entertainment lineup with a unique, artistic touch.
Pro Tip: If you expect hundreds of kids, prioritize balloon twisters to keep lines short, and consider hiring multiple entertainers to ensure everyone gets a turn.
For Ginormous Events
When you’re hosting a festival or massive community event, scale matters.
Balloon Twisters: Hands down, the best option for serving a large crowd efficiently. With simple designs, they can entertain 50-60 kids per hour using a super simplified menu. Plus, our balloon twisters keep working even when there’s no line by preparing extra balloon animals in advance, making them perfect for events like 5Ks, large community festivals, or anywhere kids might flow in and out throughout the day.
Face Painters: A wonderful complement to balloon twisting for adding variety, but their slower pace means you’ll need more painters to serve the same number of kids. However, having about 2 balloon twisters for every 1 face painter maximises your budget while focusing on both efficiency and variety.
Can’t Decide? Let’s Talk!
Still unsure whether to hire a balloon twister, face painter, or both? That’s what we’re here for! With years of experience, we’ve helped countless clients choose the perfect entertainment for their events. Contact us today—we’re more than happy to talk things through and help you make the best decision for your specific needs.
P.S. Over the past 7 years, we’ve been building a list of the best companies in Charlotte for each service through our clients’ recommendations. From DJ’s to table rental services, we’ve got you covered to make the planning process as easy as possible. Send us an email of what you’re looking for and we’d be happy to help!
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