Their favorite.
Their birthday.

A blue pig theme works well when your child enjoys silly voices, friendly mischief and character-led play. Rather than a princess or hero story, this theme leans on playful personality, so the visit can grow out of what your child already loves. If your child likes mud-puddle humour, bouncy movement or pretend chores on a farm, those interests can shape the visit. Discuss these ideas with the team and let them suggest how the character might react to the birthday child.

It also helps to think about the rest of the party. A calm, gentle child may enjoy a slower greeting and a quiet game with the character, while an energetic group may prefer call-and-response moments and dancing. Ask which activities suit your child before you settle on a plan.

A warm visit often begins with a simple, personal greeting. The performer might ask the birthday child to introduce the guests, or invite a sibling to help choose a silly name for the pig. Optional ideas to discuss include a game where the child tells the character what to do next, a pretend farm walk where guests take turns naming animals, or a short story where the child decides how it ends. Each of these keeps the birthday child at the centre without asking them to perform.

Because children differ, ask the team how they handle a child who wants to watch first and join later. Flexible invitations work better than fixed scripts for most mixed-age groups.

Think about where the visit will happen and how many children will attend. A small living room suits quiet, close-up play, while a larger room allows movement games and group dances. Ask the team whether they can adjust the length of activities and how they handle transitions between games, cake and gifts. Discuss how the performer will move around the room so that no child feels left out.

For a group with siblings of different ages, consider a mix of short group games and one-to-one moments with the birthday child. Ask which activities suit your child and whether the team can offer a quieter option for guests who need a break.

Before the day, confirm the arrival time and where the performer should wait until the visit starts. Ask who will greet the performer at the door and how the handoff to the party host works. Clarify whether the performer needs a clear space to change or a quiet room nearby, and check what equipment, if any, the team expects you to provide. These questions help keep the visit running smoothly.

Finally, ask the team to describe a typical blue pig visit in their own words, and what they would adjust for your child's age and interests. Their answers will show you whether the performer's style matches your party.