Beijing parents are always asking “Where can I throw a birthday party for my kid?” Well, we’re here to tackle that big bouncy question as we explore different types of venues all over the city and give you an in-depth look at your kids’ party options. Search #BigBeijingBirthdayPartyList for more recommendations from us.
So you’ve got a kid’s party coming up: You’ve secured a smashing venue that’s got great food, a variety of play spaces, and miraculously, all the decorations you ordered off Taobao made it in time! But wait, neither you nor your partner really want the job of wrangling 10 or more kids to come together for long enough to sing the birthday song, cut the cake, and open presents. Plus, if your kid enjoys magic, bubbles, juggling, and the like, then what you’ll want is a top-notch performer to bring the oomph factor to your party. We scour all our trusted sources to bring you a few tried-and-recommended kids’ party performers, what they offer, and for what price.
*Warning: If you suffer from coulrophobia, that is a fear of clowns, please stop scrolling as there are many images of clowns ahead.
Uncle Clown 小丑叔叔
Introducing himself simply as Uncle Clown, this busy performer does work for local events and corporate shows as well as kids’ parties, where he can also provide balloon sculpture decorations for your needs. Though he only speaks Mandarin, he doesn’t believe it’s a problem for the kids with the use of body language. What’s his specialty? He says, “The clown magic show!” His rates are as follows:
Clown magic balloon RMB600 / hour
Clown Magic Juggling Balloon RMB800 / hour and 20 minutes
Bubble show RMB1000 / hour
Science Show RMB1200 / hour
Scan the QR code to add him on WeChat
Mister Clown 小丑先生
Mister Clown is a service that has been around for over five years, serving over 1,500 birthday parties in that time. They offer up to nine comprehensive party packages, so there’s definitely one to meet your needs. Their top package includes a full set of clown performances (including magic, juggling, bubble show, science experiment show, and balloon art) led by an acting teacher and two clowns (only in Chinese though), for two hours! At RMB3,000, they say it’s absolutely value for money. Their promise? To make your kids feel like the star they are, and experience pure joy on their special day, while parents can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. As an added bonus, there are no extra traveling charges within the 5th Ring Road.
Add them on WeChat for more details of their many packages!
Ah Yi 阿绎 Clown Service
If face-painting is on your party checklist, then this could be the guy for you. Aside from the usual clown magic balloons, bubbles, and science shows, Ah Yi offers professional face-painting services, as well as sugar-blowing, straw-weaving, and get this, fancy cotton candy! That’s definitely less common than balloons! He conveniently offers videography and photography services as well. *Chinese-speaking only
Add Ah Yi on WeChat (ID: wd1122860) for more information.
中华绝技阿浪 (zhōng huá jué jì ā làng)
We’re entering the big leagues here with this professional troupe of performers, who boast actual stage performances of their magic and stunt acts. For kids’ parties, Ah Lang 阿浪 specializes in illusions such as escapes, torn (but magically whole again!) newspapers, disappearing (and reappearing!) pigeons, etc, which they offer at RMB600/hour. *Chinese-speaking only
Add them on WeChat (ID: wxid_cmu5y750pr2v12)
Diimiile Kids’ Party 迪米乐派对
Last but not least, we have a full-fledged party planner that is devoted to putting your kids’ party together for you. From bouncy castles to mascots to popcorn machines to lion dancers, plus everything else you’ve read in this article, they have it all. Consider them your one-stop-party shop for kids’ events, and best of all, they provide English-speaking services as well as performers! Eric comes highly recommended by several expat parents in all our WeChat groups, so you know you’re in good hands.
Contact Eric at 18500605170 or scan the QR code below
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