Their favorite.
Their birthday.

Start with the moment your child first sees the visitor. A Yellow Man can arrive with a warm, bouncy greeting that makes the birthday child feel like the centre of attention, or with a calmer, gentle welcome that suits a shy guest. Discuss these ideas with the team: a greeting that asks the child to choose a colour, a small wave that starts a call-and-response game, or a simple introduction where the character asks the child's name and remembers it during the visit.

It helps to decide in advance whether the birthday child should be the focus from the start or join in once the group has settled. Ask which greeting styles the team recommends for your child's age and temperament, and whether the character can adjust energy levels partway through the hour if the children need a quieter moment.

A one-hour visit works well when it has a clear shape: a welcome, a few active games, a short quiet segment and a closing moment for birthday wishes. Ask the team how they would structure the hour for your group size, and which activities suit your child. Ideas to discuss include a colour-matching game, a counting song with sunny gestures, or a parade where each child takes a turn leading the group around the room.

For younger children, shorter sequences with plenty of repetition often keep the group together. Older children may enjoy simple team challenges. Discuss these ideas with the team and confirm how the performer will pace the hour so that every child has a turn without anyone waiting too long.

Think about whether the visit will happen indoors or outdoors, because the space shapes how the character moves and how many children can see clearly. In a living room or hall, a Yellow Man visit can focus on close-up games and a circle around the birthday child. In a garden or open area, the same theme can include a sunny parade or a chase game, provided the space is safe and the children can stay together.

Before you choose a location, ask the venue whether outside entertainment is allowed and whether any permissions are needed. Do not assume a park or public space permits performers without checking first. Ask the team how they prefer to set up and what space they need.

Plan the arrival so the performer knows where to enter, where to wait and who will greet them. Tell the team the name of the person they should check in with, the exact address and any access instructions. Ask whether the character will arrive in costume or change on site, and whether there is a quiet space where the performer can prepare before the visit starts.

Before the visit, confirm the start time, the expected number of children and any allergies or sensitivities in the group. Ask the team what information they need from you and how they will communicate if plans change.