Mapleton, Illinois
Choose a costumed character for your party in Mapleton. Explore the visit plan and price, then tell us your city or ZIP so we can check your request.
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Tell us your kid’s age, pick a character parents of that age book most, and see a sample program with the price. We’ll confirm the activities for your party.
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.
Still wondering? Call (866) 306-1384 and talk to a person.
Have the character pause at a comfortable distance. The child can watch, wave or approach with a trusted adult, with no expectation of a hug.
Offer one brief group-photo moment after the child has had time to adjust. Let guests know they can watch rather than join the picture.
Give our team your preferred date, location, group size and age range. Confirm the requested program, cost and availability directly.
A relaxed Mapleton, Illinois character visit starts with a clear plan for where guests will gather and how the child wants to take part. A familiar adult can greet the character first, leaving space for the child to join with a wave, a few words or a photo when ready. Keep the activity short enough to preserve room for snacks and unhurried play. When you contact us, share the date, setting and group size so our team can discuss the request; program details, cost and availability need confirmation.
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.
