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Novice, Texas

Novice party characters, made real.

Choose a costumed character for your party in Novice. Explore the visit plan and price, then tell us your city or ZIP so we can check your request.

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See the whole hour before you book

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

Spider Character — AI-generated party illustration
Spider CharacterAI-generated illustration
3 hours or longer? Up to 7 hours

Planned for a 6-year-old.

  1. Big entranceA superhero arrives in costume and says hello to the guest of honor.
    5 min
  2. Superhero trainingPower poses, hero moves and a training mission for the whole crew.
    15 min
  3. Party gamesGroup games picked for the ages at your party.
    20 min
  4. Hero oathThe birthday kid takes the hero oath while the crew cheers them on.
    10 min
  5. PhotosPhotos with the guest of honor, family and friends.
    10 min

Deposit to book$86.70

Cash on party day
$168.30
Total
$255
Continue with this plan

Cancel 48 hours ahead and the booking fee comes back.

Parties we’ve thrown around Novice

Since mid-May: 104 parties in 54 Texas towns.

  • 33 backyards
  • 27 homes
  • 14 indoor playgrounds
  • 9 rec rooms
  • 6 schools and preschools

Places we’ve partied in Texas

  • Chicken N Pickle Grapevine
  • Dave & Buster's Austin
  • Kids Empire Houston
  • Kids Empire Pasadena
  • Amped Obstacles Grand Prairie
  • Bahama Beach Waterpark DeSoto
  • Bounce Bounce Freeport
  • CoPlay Cove San Antonio
  • Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark Grand Prairie
  • Fun Pizza Kitchen Frisco
  • Ground Control Trampoline Park Irving
  • Lakewood Park Dallas

And 12 more places across Texas, plus a lot of backyards.

What parents texted back

Thank you guys for for giving my granddaughter the most magical moment she will always remember 💖you guys are the best 👌

Grand Prairie, TX · Sep 2026

All went well, thank you The kids enjoyed it

Pasadena, TX · Sep 2026

It went well. Kids loved it!

Dallas, TX · Aug 2026

Where in Texas?

Enter your city, ZIP or party address. We check the character, date and visit details for your request.

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Their story goes to the performer

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.

  • Name and how to say it
  • Favorite things to include
  • Anything to skip
How a visit works

Questions parents ask

Still wondering? Call (866) 306-1384 and talk to a person.

Can the birthday child watch instead of joining?

Yes. Let the child stay near a trusted adult, wave, or join later. Keep participation an invitation rather than a requirement.

How can guests take turns for photos?

Call up a few children at a time and leave a clear way back to the party. A quick wave can be a photo moment too.

What must be confirmed before the party?

Ask us to confirm theme, program details, cost and availability. Check facility booking and permission separately with the operator.

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Character parties in Novice

In Novice, Texas, make the visit easy to follow by choosing one place for the greeting and a separate spot where guests can watch. The birthday child can start with a wave or stay beside a parent, then decide whether to join a photo or simple group moment. Prepare the space before the character arrives so children are not waiting in a tight cluster. Ask us to confirm the character theme, program details, costs and availability before building the party schedule.

AI-generated illustration of texas party entertainers and a birthday celebration.

Before you pick the spot in Novice

Useful rules and places to check, each with its official source.

  1. Check the group facility booking channel

    Texas Parks and Wildlife directs visitors to reserve group facilities by phone rather than assuming every booking can be completed online. Check the current process for the exact group facility and describe the gathering and hired entertainment to the park. A phone reservation route does not establish that the proposed party activity is eligible or available.

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  2. Choose a real indoor backup

    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.

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Sources checked 2026-10-04. Check the current venue rules before you plan. Venue guidance does not mean a venue has approved character visits.

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Your party

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Who’s coming

    How long

    Where and when

    1 character, 1 hour
    $255
    Pay today to book
    $86.70
    Cash on party day
    $168.30
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