Running Water, South Dakota
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Planned for a 4-year-old, with a gentle hello and lots of songs.
Deposit to book$86.70
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Since mid-May: 1,373 parties in 834 towns across 41 states. Tell us the place and a person confirms your date.
What parents texted back
It was amazing! Thank you so much! The kids all had such a fun time and are still talking about it! The adults also loved having someone entertain the kids
She was practically perfect in every way!!!!
Hi! Thank you so much for everything yesterday! My son and his friends had such a great time. The characters looked great and had even better energy. We'll be repeat customers! Thank you, 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.
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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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Have the character greet the birthday child first, with a wave or short hello. Other children can watch until they feel ready to take part.
Offer a simple choice, such as watching or joining a brief group activity. Tell the character and guests in advance that participation is optional.
Ask our team about the requested date, program details and cost. Separately confirm venue permission, the indoor backup and who will make weather decisions.
A Running Water celebration can stay easygoing when the children know they may join at their own pace. Consider a brief character greeting, a photo pause and one optional activity, with a quiet place nearby for anyone who needs a break. Decide who will welcome the character and who will help younger guests move between activities. For an outdoor plan, make weather decisions part of the preparation, not a last-minute scramble. The guidance here is statewide planning advice, not verified city venues or policies. Confirm program details, cost and availability with our team.
Useful rules and places to check, each with its official source.
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)Choose an adult to monitor the forecast and decide when to move the group indoors. National Weather Service guidance calls for a designated weather monitor; confirm a practical route to the backup space with the venue. This does not establish local permits, shelter reservations or entertainer availability.
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.
