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Paynes Store, North Carolina

Paynes Store party characters, made real.

Choose a costumed character for your party in Paynes Store. 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

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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 Paynes Store

Since mid-May: 30 parties in 20 North Carolina towns.

  • 12 backyards
  • 6 rec rooms
  • 4 homes
  • 3 parks
  • 2 schools and preschools

Places we’ve partied in North Carolina

  • FearLess Adventure Park Mooresville
  • Funcity Adventure Park Fayetteville
  • Huntersville Recreation Center Huntersville
  • SouthPark Swim and Tennis Club Charlotte

What parents texted back

Everything was amazing. You did an awesome job, excellent I will use you again in the future. Also will recommend your service THANK you so much.

Charlotte, NC · Sep 2026

It was absolutely amazing, fantastic job! Will definitely recommend to anyone having a little kids birthday party! Thank you!

Moyock, NC · Oct 2026

Amazing thank you!!

Cornelius, NC · Oct 2026

Where in North Carolina?

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

Cities nearby Charlotte Raleigh Greensboro Durham Fayetteville Cary

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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.

What makes a visit manageable for young guests?

Keep the greeting brief and offer low-pressure choices such as watching, waving or joining a photo.

What should I tell the organizer or provider?

Share the confirmed facility hours, guest ages, preferred visit window and where guests should gather.

Does a facility reservation include a character visit?

Not necessarily. Ask the operator about activity approval and confirm the theme-provider program, costs and availability separately.

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Character parties in Paynes Store

In Paynes Store, build the party schedule around the space's confirmed use hours, not an assumed arrival window. A simple sequence can give children room to settle: a friendly greeting, an optional group activity and photos for families who want them. Before you contact a theme provider, note the facility's permitted times and share your preferred visit window. Any activity plan is a suggestion, not a guaranteed program. Confirm the exact facility conditions and the character visit details with the relevant operator and our team.

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Before you pick the spot in Paynes Store

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

  1. Fit the plan inside facility hours

    North Carolina State Parks notes that facilities can have limited hours. Check the exact shelter or room's permitted use period, layout and reservation conditions before setting the entertainer's arrival and departure times. Ask the park about hired entertainment separately; a facility reservation does not establish approval for all party activities.

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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.

    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.

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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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