Their favorite.
Their birthday.

Fred works as a theme when a child enjoys a character with a clear personality and a sense of playful companionship. The visit can focus on friendly greetings, simple games and moments where the birthday child feels singled out in a good way. Discuss these ideas with the team: a welcome moment where the birthday child is introduced first, a short guessing game, or a closing thank-you that gives the child a turn to say goodbye. Ask which activities suit your child's age and energy level.

The first minute of a character visit shapes how a child feels about the visitor. Ask the team how the greeting can be paced so the birthday child can approach at their own speed, and whether a shy guest can join in from a comfortable distance. Optional child-led ideas to discuss include letting the birthday child pick the next game from two choices, inviting one friend to help with a simple task, or pausing for questions about the costume. These are choices to talk through with the team, and the aim is a moment that feels personal to your child.

A visit for four children calls for a different rhythm than one for twenty. A smaller group may allow longer conversation and more turns for each child, while a larger group benefits from clear turn-taking and a few activities that keep everyone involved at once. Ask the team how they would divide attention if several children want to talk at the same time, and whether younger guests can sit near the front. The shortest bookable visit is one hour, so plan the greeting, activity and goodbye across that full hour, with brief activities forming parts of the booked visit.

Before booking, share the date, the birthday child's name and age, the approximate number of guests, and the type of space where the visit will happen. Ask the team what arrival time they suggest, how they would coordinate with the host so the character appears at the right moment, and what the plan is if the party runs earlier or later than expected. Also ask which costume details and activities they can describe in advance. Write down the answers so the host and the character are working from the same plan on the day.