Gia's Balloon Buddies are an absolute joy to have at an event! Gia set the bar high for balloon…read moreartists in Cincinnati. Her camaraderie with the kids was so fun, she arrived early and had everything set up on time, she was easily accessible via email + phone, and overall was super professional. Our daughter was extra delighted by the fun gift she received from Gia, what a sweet touch! Every single kid loved their balloon animals which were so impressive like fish on fishing poles, unicorns, monkeys in trees, turtle bracelets, and more. Color choices were plentiful. 5 stars all around, go book Gia's Balloon Buddies for face paint, balloon animals, and/or character appearances.

From the owner: At Gia's Balloon Buddies LLC, we are dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive space where…read morechildren can explore the wonders of imagination, feel valued, and experience genuine joy. Through our magical entertainment services, we strive to foster a sense of love, acceptance, and excitement, ensuring every interaction becomes a memorable moment for all.

We hired Sparking Pineapple Face Painting for a regional gathering to celebrate our Nemaline…read moreMyopathy warriors. Their faces turned out so well and she was very accommodating even with the extra "equipment" one of the children had. It was the first time several of the kids had their face painted and she did it with grace!

From the owner: At Sparkling Pineapple we specialize is face painting and glitter tattoos. We only use FDA…read morecompliant paints. That are water activated, super soft drying and easy to clean off. Our paints are safe to use on most skin types.

I've used ACA four or five times in the past, and every time, the performers are great, but trying…read moreto communicate with the owner is like pulling teeth. She rarely gets back with you in a timely manner, and will leave you panicking because she will never confirm your date with you. Now, the past few times, I've had performers show up for my events and everything was fine, but this is not a good way to do business. The most recent time I tried to use ACA, I filled out an online form, called, left a voicemail, and even texted the number on the website. Texting was the only time I got a response. She did apologize, but gave a flimsy excuse, and still did not answer my questions about availability. I gave them many of chances because the character actors have been great in the past, and she has always given me a great price since I work with a non-profit. They do lots of charity work, and make a lot of kids happy. I just can't handle the lack of communication anymore.

Best in the business! Children will love it! A safe, caring, professional, educated group of…read morestaff that will ensure you get the very best in the local industry. The owner is out of this world and truly provides the top talent and costumes in the area.

We came for a bday party where we spent on roller skating but there's a huge gaming/play area as…read morewell. Because skating was included in the party, I don't know the pricing. However, the skating aids (the little rolling walker-type creations) were $7 a piece to rent for the evening. The women's bathroom was very clean. Interestingly, the sinks, mirrors, and hand dryers are outside of the restrooms. Inside is only the stalls. This creates a nice flow of traffic and avoids any traffic jams inside the restrooms. That said, all the preteens and teenagers had to do their primping outside the restrooms and fully visible to everyone inside the skating area. While the party included pizza and drinks, many of us bought food items from the concessions area before the food came out. The food was a bit slow coming out but everything was good and the fries were top notch! I'd definitely come back just for the arcade or just for skating. It seems that doing both would be a much larger time commitment, and enough to fill a major block in the day if you wanted.

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding an experience I recently had during Wednesday…read moreadult skate night. I have been coming to this skating rink since I was a child and have consistently attended adult skate night for over a year, which is why this experience was especially upsetting to me. The first issue occurred at the snack counter around 11:49 PM. I politely asked for a cup of ice water and was told the stand was closed, even though the posted closing time was 12:00 AM. Less than five minutes later, I witnessed another customer being helped at the same counter. When I calmly asked why I had been denied service while another customer was assisted, I felt the response I received was dismissive and unprofessional. The second incident occurred on May 6th and involved my skate stoppers. One of my stoppers accidentally fell off before I could fully attach it, and I was trying to figure out a solution while also asking staff whether anyone had found the missing piece. I explained the situation respectfully and made it clear that I was not intentionally breaking the rules. However, I felt I was spoken to sarcastically and treated unfairly by a manager during the interaction. When I attempted to remove myself from the situation and seek help from another employee, I felt further confronted rather than assisted. The interaction escalated unnecessarily, and I was ultimately asked to leave and denied a refund despite trying to calmly explain my situation. I completely understand the importance of enforcing rules and maintaining safety. However, I believe all customers should be treated with fairness, professionalism, and respect. As a long-time customer who regularly supports adult skate night, I left feeling embarrassed, disrespected, and disappointed by how the situation was handled. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and used as an opportunity to improve customer service experiences moving forward -De'Aira