Bradford, Illinois
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Your program is shaped around your request. Activities and their order may differ from this example.
How old is your kid?
Most booked this fall
Planned for a 6-year-old.
Deposit to book$86.70
Cancel 48 hours ahead and the booking fee comes back.
Since mid-May: 89 parties in 50 Illinois towns.
And 2 more places across Illinois, plus a lot of backyards.
What parents texted back
it was great! all the kids had a wonderful time! it was so worth it. thank you so much!
Perfect!! Thank you so much! All the kids had a great time!
Everything was great! Thank you
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From $255 for the first hour
Book with $86.70 today, the rest in cash on party day. We confirm the performer and the time with you.
Questions? Call (866) 306-1384
Tell us your kid’s name and how to say it, what they love, and what makes them shy. Your notes go to the performer with the booking, so the hour is about your kid.
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Yes. A wave or watching beside a trusted adult can be enough. Offer a photo only if the child wants one.
Invite a group greeting or short song. Let each child participate at their own comfort level.
No. Ask the state property operator about its booking process and permission. Confirm character visit details, cost, and availability with our team.
A Bradford celebration can feel welcoming without asking every child to take part. Start with a relaxed character hello and let the birthday child choose a wave, a conversation, or a photo beside a parent. Guests can join a simple group greeting, while anyone who prefers can watch. If considering a state park picnic area, check the exact property and booking process rather than assuming a listing reserves a space. Ask us about a suitable visit; confirm program details, cost, and availability with our team.
Useful rules and places to check, each with its official source.
Illinois DNR provides a directory of state park picnic locations. Use it to identify the exact state-managed property, then check its shelter booking process, facilities and access with the operator. A picnic listing is not a reservation or approval for hired entertainment, and it does not establish rules for municipal parks.
Official source (opens in a new tab)For any outdoor gathering, arrange an accessible indoor backup before the party. National Weather Service guidance identifies buildings with wiring and plumbing as stronger protection; an open picnic shelter is not a lightning backup. This is national planning guidance, not a local venue rule.
Official source (opens in a new tab)Sources checked 2026-10-04. Check the current venue rules before you plan. Venue guidance does not mean a venue has approved character visits.
