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Family entertainment options for parties and events

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While family events are memorable occasions and an important part of family life, finding a suitable way to keep the young guests amused can make it a nightmare. In fact, family occasions can be really boring for children. And this in turn leads to poor behavior. So whether its a 30th, a wedding, or a christening, you need an entertainment system in place. Here at Mr Stix, we can offer just that. Here are some family entertainment options for parties and events.

Party Packages for the children

From 45 minutes to 2 hours, Mr Stix can deliver an incredibly fun and entertaining party package. With games, music, comedy and magic, there is something for everyone, to keep all the children entertained. Leaving the adults to enjoy some well deserved child free time! If you have hired a venue for your family event, the children’s entertainment can even take place in a separate area.

Party games for the whole audience

If you would prefer some entertainment for your while audience, adults included, why not book the 1 hour Game Show option? This can be the perfect way to keep both the children and the adults entertained during a family occasion. The Game Show will keep the whole family involved and engaged, laughing throughout. Involving different teams competing against one another, your while family can let their hair down. The show is fast and fun, featuring high-energy music and colourful entertainment.

Balloon modelling

Alternatively, if you would prefer an ongoing entertainment option that is more low key, balloon modelling could be perfect. Not only will your children be amazed and surprised by what Mr Stix can produce, but they will also have a balloon model to play. That’s got to be a win-win!

For more information or advice, get in touch with Mr Stix today.

Mr Stix balloon modelling

Top tips for planning a children’s party

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If you want your children’s party to be successful, you need to plan, plan plan. From the party food to the party bags, from the guest list, to the entertainment, all aspects of your party will need to be planned and prepared for. Hiring an excellent children’s entertainer like Mr Stix, will go some way towards helping with your planning. But what else will need to be prepared? Well, these are some top tips for planning a children’s party.

Plan the menu

If you will be providing a small meal or a buffet for party food, its important to plan out what you will be providing. You dont want to cook something too complicated, and it will often be eaten cold. Fro this reason, sandwiches and pizzas make a great choice. Especially if you use cookie cutters to cut them into interesting shapes.

In addition, you will need to be aware of any food allergies that may be present.

Book the venue

Booking a venue can be tricky, but it does mean that there will be more space, and you wont need to worry about your home being taken over by small children! On the other hand, its much less expensive to hold the party at home, at a time and date that suits your schedule.

Invitations

If you need to send out invitations to your party, make sure you send them out around 3 weeks before the event. This give plenty of time for people to make arrangements to drop their children off and pick them back up. That way, more of your child’s friends will be able to attend.

Entertainment

Finally, consider your entertainment. Why not hire an award winning children;s entertainer like Mr Stix? Get in touch today, for more information or to book.

Mr Stix and Hand Dragon

Advantages of hiring a professional children’s entertainer for birthdays

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Making sure your child’s birthday is perfect is part and parcel of being a parent. But it can be incredibly challenging and stressful, especially as your child gets older, as typically they will become more difficult to please. And it’s not just your child that needs to be entertained, it is all their friends and your guests too! So, no pressure! As a result, hiring a professional entertainer, like Mr Stix, can be a really good idea. It will help ease the pressure. Mr Stix isn’t just a good entertainer, he is an award winning entertainer. He works across the North West to provide excellent entertainment for children of all ages. So, what are the advantages of hiring a professional children’s entertainer for birthdays?

The entertainment

One of the main advantages of hiring a professional children’s entertainer for birthdays is that you can expect the children to be entertained. And with magic, music, comedy, audience participation and a lot of games, Mr Stix will do just that. With a wide range of skills to draw from, and a huge range of experience, Mr Stix will have your guests fully engaged. This means less interruptions for you, as you prepare the party food or the party bags, or simply get an hour to yourself!

It’s a lot of fun

Children’s parties aren’t always great. From fighting, arguing, tears and tantrums, children’s parties can become a battleground as you try to keep everyone happy. Hiring a professional children’s entertainer however, can help prevent boredom and keep the children interested in the activity. This means that they are less likely to get into trouble, and more likely to be laughing and having fun. Which, after all, is what any parent wants from the children’s party.

For more information or to book your own children’s entertainer, why not get in touch with Mr Stix himself today?

Mr Stix balloon modelling

Decorating Parties with Balloons

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Everyone knows, parities need balloons. They are bright, eye catching and a whole lot of fun. Especially for children’s parties. As an award winning children’s entertainer, the team at Mr Stix has been to more parties than most, and so this is our guide to decorating parties with balloons.

Entrance balloons

Balloons around or near the entrance of the party will really raise the excitement of the children and get them desperate to get into the venue. Why not position some bunches of helium balloons at each side of the door or entrance to attract attention and engagement. For a more sophisticated crowd, a balloon arch can look incredible. While it will still be exciting for the youngsters, adults will also appreciate the effort.

Table balloons

Inexpensive and easy to get hold of, balloons are an easy way to decorate your tables at any party. Even if you have a themed children’s party, balloons in the right colours can really tie in nicely. However, you cant put balloons on table and not expect the children to play with them, so make sure you know that your table decorations may not be around for long, and take your photographs first.

Balloons hanging from ceiling

Allowing your balloons to float up the ceiling creates a really cool effect. One that will have all the children talking, and perhaps trying to reach those balloons, so make sure you keep a health and safety eye out for climbers. Then at the end of the party, you can give out the balloons along with the party bags.

Balloons for entertainment

Balloon modelling is a great way to keep children entertained at parties and events. It also provides balloons they can play with, without ruining your decorations. Mr Stix is incredibly gifted at balloon modelling, so why not book his services today?

Mr Stix and Peanut

Choosing the perfect children’s entertainer

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When it comes to your children’s birthday parties, making sure you get it right is essential. From the venue to the decorations, there are so many choices to be made. And choosing the perfect children’s entertainer can be yet another challenge. Here at Mr Stix, we have a wide range of experience covering a whole host of children’s parties and family occasions. And so we now how stressful it can be for parents trying to get everything right. So how do you choose the right entertainer for your party?

What does your child want?

First things first, you could begin by asking your child what they want as part of their birthday entertainment. While you might get some impossible requests, or some completely unaffordable options, you might be able to piece together some of the more tangible suggestions and get the entertainment they want. This will all add to their enjoyment of the party, and ultimately, your own happiness too.

Define the Party

Before you begin hunting down the perfect children’s entertainer, you should make sure you can define the audience. Is your party for a boy or a girl, and how old are they? Getting age appropriate entertainment is so important. And you will notice that some children’s entertainers are geared more towards one age group than another. So dont embarrass your teenager, or bore your 5 year old! At the same time, some children’s entertainers might be focused more on one gender than another, which might not be appropriate for your birthday party.

Here at Mr Stix, we succeed in providing entertainment suitable for both boys and girls, and cater for a range of age groups. So if you have something in mind, just ask. We are more than happy to help.

Review

Once you think you have found the perfect entertainer, make sure you ask around. Word of mouth is important, as are online reviews. Read about other people’s experiences before you settle for something that isnt what it seems.

For more information or to book your entertainment, get in touch today, here at Mr Stix.

Peanut juggling

Celebrating a January birthday

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Now that Christmas is over, we can look ahead to the coming New Year. January can be one of the worst months for children’s parties. Not only is everyone feeling the financial pinch, but its cold and flu season, and people don’t feel like leaving the house. This means that children with birthdays early in January can get a rough deal. Here at Mr Stix, our team have attended hundreds of children’s birthday parties, and so we have produced this guide to celebrating a January birthday.

Invitations

If your child’s birthday is early in January, before the schools go back, you might end up with very few guests. This is simply because your invitations will be forgotten with all the celebrating occurring over Christmas. So it might be a good idea to send out your invites before the end of term, but also to contact the parents nearer the time. A helpful reminder might be all you need to ensure a full house at your party.

Entertainment

Once you’ve gone to the trouble of making sure your guests will turn up, you should consider the entertainment. After all, children are often “partied out” by the time January roles around. From school parties to Christmas parties to New Year itself, children will have been attending a full number of events across the festive calendar. So yet another disco might not be what they are looking for.

Instead, consider hiring a children’s entertainer, like the award winning Mr Stix. With a range of party packages and optional extras to choose from, Mr Stix can handle your full birthday entertainment needs. So you have time to organise party bags and party food while the children are playing games and enjoying the show. Its the perfect way to make sure your January birthday stands out from the crowd.

For more information or to book your own entertainment, get in touch with the team today, here at Mr Stix.

Planning a themed birthday party

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Planning your child’s birthday party is never easy. After all, you need to make sure they have a day that is memorable for all the right reasons. So, if your child has a particular interest or hobby, why not plan a themed birthday party? From Star Wars to unicorns, there are so many ideas to choose from and a wide range of resources to help you create the perfect day. As a fantastic children’s entertainer, Mr Stix and his team have been to more children’s birthday parties than anyone else on the planet. Well, probably. So this is our guide to planning a themed birthday party.

Costume

While a themed birthday party doesn’t have to come with a costume, it can be really good way to get your child involved in the planning process and excited about the event. They might want to dress up as their favourite character, or they might have really creative ideas that will surprise you. Either way, costumes can be a great addition for a themed party.

Decorations

A themed party comes down ultimately to the decorations. So whether its unicorn cake toppers or pirate flags, shop around and choose the best decorations for your party. You can often check the Poundshop and other low cost stores to find a bargain. Decorations can include:

  • cake toppers
  • bunting
  • balloons
  • chair covers
  • cardboard cutouts
  • themed pinata

Centrepiece

Having said that, some parties can make the most out of a centrepiece. Whether its a specially created princess shaped birthday cake or an inflatable football net and footballs, a centrepiece can tie your costumes or dress code to your smaller decorations and fully unite your theme. They will also provide a really good photo opportunity. Some centrepiece ideas for different themed parties include:

  • a themed play-tent such as a castle or a fairy cottage
  • a large inflatable such as R2-D2 or a minion

Entertainment

Once you have your party looking perfect, you need to consider entertainment. Themed party games can be a great way to keep your children entertained, not to mention a professional children’s entertainer.

For more advice or to book entertainment for your child’s party, get in touch with Mr Stix today.

Mr Stix at Pontins

Children’s entertainment for family occasions

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From the 30th birthday party, to the retirement party, family occasions can be long and boring for children. And we all know that children that are bored, are much more likely to get into trouble. As a result, planning children’s entertainment for these events is a much more important part of your event than you might initially think. After all, if the children are entertained, the parents are more likely to have fun too. Of course, your first step should be to hire Mr Stix, an award winning children’s entertainer. But what other ideas are there for children’s entertainment for family occasion?

Party games

Even adults love to participate in some party games. Especially if it comes in the form of a Game Show. Mr Stix has a 45 minute to 1 hour Game Show option that can be the perfect way to keep both the children and the adults entertained during a family occasion. The Game Show is suitable for the whole family and will involve different teams competing against one another. The show is fast and fun, featuring high-energy music and colourful entertainment.

Balloon modelling

While the Game Show is high participation, balloon modelling can keep your children entertained among themselves. Mr Stix can produce all manner of weird and wacky balloon creatures, animals and objects guaranteed to delight and surprise the children (and adults) at your family occasion. It will also leave them with something to play with and talk about, keeping them happy during your party.

In addition, balloon modelling workshops can also be booked with Mr Stix. This means that the children at your family event can learn how to make their own balloon models. So not only will they be entertained, they will also learn a new skill and have something to be proud of too.

Low key entertainment ideas

For low key entertainment that will keep the children occupied once Mr Stix has left, why not consider:

  • activity packs with stickers, drawing and colouring
  • providing your youngsters with a disposable camera for them to take pictures throughout the party
  • a lego set for concentration and creativity
  • a handheld game or puzzle

For more information about the activities Mr Stix can offer, get in touch today!

Mr Stix balloon modelling

Book a balloon modelling workshop

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Do you think you have what it takes to turn a balloon into a crazy animal? Well, Mr Stix does. And if you want to learn how, or your little ones want to learn, why not book at balloon modelling workshop? In fact there are a surprising number of benefits to balloon modelling, especially for children. And with an award winning children’s entertainer, you know that they will have fun while learning too!

Stress relief

With the stress of tests, school and daily life in general, today’s children are more stressed than ever before. But balloon modelling can be a great way for them to unwind and relax. It has been found to be a great way to relieve stress and tension, and once the lesson is over, we are sure they will leave with a smile on their face. And once they know the basics, it’s a skill they will be able to continue to develop in their own time. The only limit is their imagination.

Creativity

Another balloon modelling benefit is that it is a great way to boost your child’s creativity. It does take a little bit of concentration, so you child will learn to focus, but also to be imaginative with their designs and creations. And with so many wacky creatures and fun creations to design and produce, balloon modelling can be a fantastic creative outlet.

Self confidence

Finally, if your little one struggles with self confidence or just hasn’t found their talent yet, balloon modelling could be just the thing. After all, once they’ve got the hang of it, they’ll always have a captive audience and the talent to amaze their peers and siblings. What could be better to help boost their self confidence?

For more information or to book a balloon modelling workshop, why not get in touch with Mr Stix today?

Mr Stix and Hand Dragon

Children’s Entertainment Ideas that are Perfect for Weddings

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Mr Stix is a professional children’s entertainer, that has won the Children’s Entertainer of the Year Award. His skills cover all types of events, occasions and celebrations, including weddings. As a result, this is a guide to children’s entertainment ideas that are perfect for weddings.

Children at weddings

While weddings are special occasions, there’s no doubt that the vast majority of wedding planning goes into the ceremony and the function with the adult guests in mind. After all a celebration of true love isn’t really focused on children. But not providing any children’s entertainment means they will be more likely to get bored and misbehave, and this will have a knock on effect on your adult guests enjoyment of the wedding. So if you really want to get hitched without a hitch, simply hire a children’s entertainer. This will give your young guests something to look forward to and something to keep them engaged.

Play areas

In addition to hiring a fantastic children’s entertainer, you can also consider creating a zone for children to play. This can be a great way for children to enjoy themselves throughout your evening function. It also means they will be less likely to get bored, and get under the adults feet. As a result, the children and the adults can enjoy themselves.

Other Activities

If you need something extra or ongoing to help the children stay entertained and involved in the wedding, you can:

  • provide a disposable camera for your little guests to take photos of your wedding
  • provide children with a goody bag with activities and colouring to help them stay occupied

For more information or advice, or to book a fantastic children’s entertainer for your wedding, get in touch with Mr Stix today.