I met Susan at a ABQ Open Space Concert. She adorned me with a great Spider on my right cheek…read more (Yes, my face!) I was first in line, but there were a number of young children lined up behind me who were in total awe of my spider. I headed back to the music, but I should have stayed to see what else Susan created . . . did any of the children get a spider too? Susan is available for a variety of events - "parties, corporate events, grand openings, baby & bridal showers" - plus she does "glitter parties". I'm not even sure what glitter parties are, but they sound like fun. (Perhaps you would want to do them outside . . . . imagine cleaning up afterwards?) I may have to schedule a "glitter party" just for fun!

Susan is incredible. In SO many ways! A true artist and extremely kind person! Her work is amazing!…read more #hiresusangomez

I hired Binky for my daughter's 5th birthday party. I was actually pretty nervous about it since…read moremy interaction with Binky had been a bit unprofessional in the weeks leading up to the party. I initially sent her a message through her website and after a week of her not responding, I sent her an email through her email address. Still no response, so I called. She didn't give a great explanation for why she didn't write back, but I booked the party anyway. A few weeks later I sent her another email confirming the details, and again she didn't write back for days, so I called. She claimed she just got the email that morning (but didn't write back for some reason). We updated the party details on the phone, and the last time I wanted to change something, I just called again. Though she was responsive by phone, she never once emailed back. I would have appreciated some confirmation in writing. So I was nervous that she wouldn't even show up on the day of the party. But she did and she was wonderful! I had her do magic and balloon animals (no face painting) for 9 kids. All the magic tricks but one were a hit, the kids were engaged the whole time and she did a fabulous job of trying to call up as many different kids as she could to help with tricks, while giving special attention to the birthday girl. Her character was perfectly silly. The balloon animals/objects were also wonderful and each child got his/her own customized piece. She also left us with coloring pages and a small baggie of trinkets and a small piece of candy for each kid. The biggest disappointment was that she cut it short by 15 min! I paid full price for an hour of entertainment (no discount for having one less kid-9 instead of 10) and she didn't fill the time. I'm not sure if she just didn't budget her time well, or if there was another reason it was short, but that was definitely not cool. She could have done more magic or made each kid another balloon piece. If I do a clown again for another party, I'll probably hire someone else. Otherwise, I will definitely talk to her in advance about filling the time better.

The piñata was larger it didn't hold much candy, but I think it was a bit over priced, I…read moreunderstand it was hand made, so I didn't think so much about it.

Traditional piñatas and custom made piñatas. This place is so cool, one of the last authentic…read morepiñatas shops left in the country. The owner Francisco is a gem, a true folk artist. Don't miss this spot if you're visiting Albuquerque.

10 stars for stress relief & Military discounts!…read more I've known the owners of this business for many years & would recommend checking out anything they own. They are nice, fun, honest folks who give back to their community. Shop local people! OK, let's be honest... Break local stuff!

4.5 stars I've been…read morewanting to try this place for quite some time, and finally got the chance to yesterday (saw a friend in Austin go to one with a similar concept and on the Bachelorette a few years ago). I chose the slightly angry package at $29 (16 small items like coffee cups and jars and 4 wine bottles) and added on another $5 extra. Reservations go in one hour time slots and there are 3 rooms at a time to choose from with crowbars, hammers, and various characters on the wall. (I wish they could expand their hours more to even include Saturday morning sessions). Extras can include anything from keyboards (slightly more) and pictures of politicians (ahem, the governor). Service was friendly and you can even get a free bottled water upon checking in on FB/yelp. Perfect stress relief, especially for a year such as this. And quite the workout too, as my arms are still sore the next day lol. Great location with other activities and the Craftroom nearby (definitely try the 505 pizza!). Definitely make a reservation ahead of time (as I saw this past weekend).... hope they can reopen soon. 2020 #36

Ok I hate leaving reviews and almost never leave them. But Chatter Paint was so fun I created a…read moreYelp account just to leave a review because it was so amazing. Outside of breweries and the outdoors, it's hard to find unique things to do in Albuquerque. After spending a decade or so here, I just get bored of visiting the same places over and over again. When I first heard of Chatter Paint, I thought it was another boring painting place where you can paint pottery or a canvas or whatever so I didn't think too much of it. Then I saw one of my friends post their experience on Instagram with the black lights and neon paints I was floored. If that's not enough, I saw the absolute mess they created and I was even more blown away. What kind of business even allows this??! I had to try it for myself. I went with my three little boys who always have so much energy. The moment they set foot inside the painting area they were in the zone. They didn't even pay attention to their canvas when they saw the cool black lights, the painting tools, and especially the paint guns. We just had to try those! They spent the next 45 minutes throwing paint at each other and just having an absolute blast. They kept on asking for more and more paint. It wasn't even about painting lol just having lots of fun with paint. Word of caution! You can get very very messy so it's a good idea to wear ponchos or bring an extra set of clothes to change into. They have a sink to wash off in, but it doesn't always get everything off especially the hair or back. When we got home, I took my boys immediately to the shower and put their clothes in the wash. Everything came out pretty easily. They were talking about their time at Chatter Paint all evening and were begging me to go back again. It's also not a cheap experience either but we felt like it was comparable to other art places and totally worth it to bring the kids out! And they get a canvas to take back home with them. I highly recommend checking out Chatter Paint for a different painting experience that the whole family can enjoy.

What a fun concept! A large open room where you can actually paint, throw paint, shoot paint, fling…read morepaint, drop paint, splatter paint, aim for your canvas, aim for the walls, aim for eachother?!... it's rare to find a space where creativity's only limit is your imagination. And, as an extra option, you can choose to have this creative fun under black lights with glowing paint? Yes please. This cool spot provides you with a poncho, but I recommend wearing shoes and pants that can get messy. The only thing you'll need to clean up is yourself! They took care of everything - set up & clean up. We had a great time. Welcome to the list of creative & fun things to do in Albuquerque, Chatter Paint! They're new and working out the best ways to offer this space, but were really open to feedback and genuinely friendly and wonderful. I recommend just booking it, and going in and letting them walk you through your options. You'll have a blast. We will be back!

Dancing Dolphins Art is wonderful! Cindy is so talented and makes the most beautiful designs. She…read moreis also very friendly and makes getting henna a fun experience. The henna lasts a long time, which is great because the artwork is so beautiful you'll want as many people as possible to see it!

Raising kids can make you something of an expert about all kinds of random things you never…read moreintended to be an expert about. Children's menus. Baby changing stations. High chair availability. Hidden car seat charges from rental car companies. Here's a biggie: there are two kinds of face painters, the pros and the wannabes. That woman who tried pulling off a Hello Kitty on my kiddo's left cheek, at the Growers Market, a few weeks back? Wannabe. Have On Art? Pro. There are only two companies I contact when I want a pro handling my kiddo party: Have On Art and Luna Sirena. They're both elaborate, detailed, they both transform their subjects into walking canvasses. Have On Art offers a brighter color palette, overall, but she's subdued with her henna tattoos. For the quality of the work, she's well worth the price. Please excuse me, I need to help my daughter with her Lego project, now.

I have been referring friends and family to Have On Art for 10 years because they are the Best…read moreartists you can buy! Heavon's Henna is Dark, Long Lasting and Gorgeous in unique custom patterns. I have extremely sensitive skin and most soap makes me rash but her paints are So Gentle and so are her brushes. Highest Quality Paint and Designs!! Have On Art is what it sounds - Art that you Wear. Heavon and her talented artists make parties and events Pop with Color and Excitement!

What a fantastic time and with such an amazing crew. We had a group of four and felt completely at…read moreease (even with my fear of heights). Kirk manned our trip and was both professional and entertaining. Really recommend Sweet Escape for the Balloon Fiesta or during the year.

Great trip! Kirk and the crew are fist class. Easy meeting spot and the flight was awesome!read more