Play and parties was a great resource for when I was struggling to find a baby class to take my infant to. Their classes were affordable and worked with my work schedule. I happily attended for a couple of months. Since my daughter started day care I stopped and while none of their class offerings work for our schedule, their owner Lisa has always been so kind. My daughter takes dance class nearby and when we've gone by and my daughter saw princesses she let me daughter peak her head in. When my daughter was having an epic meltdown outside in the parking lot and I had run out of ideas on how to bring her back down to earth, Lisa popped out to offer her a cookie and a balloon animal. As a mom it's absolutely priceless to have these types of helpers in the community. I know when our schedule is more conducive, we will be back at play and parities for more fun. read more

We recently hosted our child's birthday party at Play & Parties, and it was the most stress-free experience we've ever had. Lisa and her team handled everything from the stunning mermaid theme decorations and character entertainment to the kid's food and the cake and cupcakes. Lisa even customized the mermaid theme to pink, purple, and teal-- just what my daughter requested! She's the best! Amelia, the Princess Ariel character is engaging and kept a room full of kids with completely different ages entertained the entire two hours, she's so good. We definitely recommend Lisa and her team! read more

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This place is so cute for little kids especially little girls . They have it so pretty sparkly and clean . The owner is so sweet and loves children . My daughter loved the princess tea party . She had so much fun dancing and playing games with princesses . We will be back for her 6th birthday in two weeks . read more

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I had a great experience many times with this place , My kid love it every time we go there! I would recommend for every parents should bring their kids to this place at least one to experience it ! read more

Play and Parties - It was a play date with Princess Elsa. - Party Characters Near Me - Orange, California

My 3 year old niece loves coming here. We have been bringing her for 2 weeks and she had a blast. Teacher Lisa and Stephanie are amazing. Love see her smile and be super happy. Totally recommend it for 3 year old. Perfect 1 hr entertainment for children during the week read more

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I came for a birthday party and the staff was great. They had activities like stories, games and food for the kids to enjoy. They decorate according to theme for you including the cake. There is plenty of parking available. read more

We just had a party here for our child, and the venue was perfect for a large group. The owner and staff were incredibly professional, attentive, and easy to work with from start to finish. They created a fun, magical environment led by truly first-rate characters. There was never a lull. The kids were happily engaged for the full two hours with games, singing, and nonstop entertainment. We really appreciated the personal touches and how much input we were invited to have throughout the planning and party itself. I wouldn't hesitate to host another party here and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a memorable, stress-free celebration. read more

I had my daughter's 4th birthday at Play & Parties earlier this month. The theme was Sleeping Beauty, and we had Princess Aurora and Prince Philip. The characters were amazing. They were so entertaining, interactive, lively and handled the kids so well. Although it was a princess party, they made sure all the games were inclusive for both the girls and the boys. The kids had so much fun with them. What I value the most with Play & Parties is the staff and the work they put into planning and hosting the party. From the decorations, cake, food, set up, and clean up, it was very organized and professional. They did everything! They were also accommodating to my specific color scheme request and delivered my vision. I highly recommend Play & Parties. read more

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My son and I have been coming to their classes and absolutely love them. Ms. Lisa (owner) and Ms. Stephanie are so wonderful and patient with the kids, you can tell they truly love what they do. It's an amazing place for toddlers and preschoolers to learn, play, and be creative. Highly recommend the crafty storytime and kids theater classes. They also have character play dates with Ms. Rachel, Pokémon, superheroes, princesses, etc.. Every class is so thoughtfully put together! $60 per month for unlimited classes is an amazing deal. I believe your first class is free. read more

Lisa and John are awesome. They are kind people and talented artists. They held a Rapunzel birthday party for my 6 years old daughter. There are two characters, a glitter tattoo station, and a caricature artist. They decorated the party beautifully with details and colors I want. They did a fantastic job with attention to details and the guests had a great time. We are very satisfied and happy. I hope to use their party service again in the future. read more

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WOW!! Lisa, John and their staff blew us away today. When I walked into the venue, my jaw literally dropped to the floor because the decor was on point, beautifully done and you could tell they put their heart into making our party spectacular!! Everything from the cake, balloons, tablescapes, arts and crafts... just perfect! The performers were truly magical too and my daughter could not stop smiling all day. Elsa, played by Mallory, was able to captivate all of the busy/crazy kids. Her voice held the attention of the entire room as she led the fun activities, games and songs. She also sang "Let It Go" so beautifully and my daughter was truly memorized. Finally, she gave the party goers cute and shiny tattoos. My daughter refuses to wash it off now! Everyone could tell Mallory had experience, showmanship, stage presence and talent. She did an amazing performance as Elsa. Cinderella, played by Abigail, was such a sweetheart and so loving towards my daughter. She personally interacted with Lauren many times, making her feel incredibly special and important. Lauren was very drawn to her especially when she went looking for that missing glass slipper. Lauren chose to wear her Cinderella pJs tonight for bed and asked if Cinderella could come over for dinner haha, thank you Abigail :) Unicorn Sprinkles, played by Mia, was a happy and vibrant Mascot. Her movements were upbeat, social and interactive. She was always willing to take as many photos with guests and danced/stood the entire time! And that is one hot and heavy costume to wear for over 2 hours! I remember she even made horse sounds when we took photos, which cracked me up. Great performance by Mia! Extra staff - the company hired a ton of additional staff to help move things along. I really appreciated how the staff catered towards the needs of every child and made everything feel organized. The owner, Lisa, really loves what she does and she puts her soul into her work. She supervises the entire event, reads the environment, steps-in when needed and tailors each activity to the crowd. At first my daughter was shy, but Lisa was able to open her up and soon enough she was jumping for joy. We now have memories we will cherish forever. read more

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Thank you! Harper Katherine Struble and a few girlfriends celebrated her 6th birthday with Play and Parties. Class. Perfection. Fantastic Tiana! We could not have asked for a better time of Fantasy, Fun and Forever Memories! Thanks, Lisa and staff! read more

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This is the place where your child's dream will literally come true. Lisa is the head of this company, and from the beginning of the planning process, she was so enthusiastic, and you can tell she genuinely wants you and your child to be happy. They take care of everything. Literally, all I had to do was bring the lunch and drinks for the adults, and the goody bags - and they take care of: ordering the cake and cupcakes, BRINGING the cake and cupcakes from bakery to the location, preparing a boxed lunch for each child, which included pizza, grapes, and goldfish crackers. They do all the entertaining and announcing, literally I felt like a guest at my own party. I was actually able to enjoy it, and even was able to mingle with my adult friends while the kids were all having fun with the characters! We chose to hire two characters for my daughter's 3rd birthday, Moana and Minnie Mouse. The parties are 2 hrs long but we paid for an extra hour to accommodate all our guests schedules, and it was definitely worth it. The host Lisa, and the characters and their sidekicks were SO patient, never looked stressed or annoyed, and kept checking with me to ask if it's a good time to start the lunch, the cake, the entertainment, everything. During one of the activities which was high energy, my other daughter ran up to me and thanked me for having this party! Everyone left so happy, and we did not have to do the cleanup or any setup for this. 100000% recommend this place for your child's birthday party, and we will be booking with them again for next year! Thank you Lisa, for your genuine love for doing this. read more

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Miss Lisa and all the staff are amazing. We had my daughter's 7th and my son's 4th BDay on the same day. They coordinated everything very well and decorations were so cute and just what we wanted. They are amazing with kids and so kind. Everyone had a great time and we were relaxed! I highly recommend them if you are looking for a party place. read more

Play and Parties - The place was magical and the cake(s (which they did) turned out amazing. - Party Characters Near Me - Orange, California

I truly wish I could give this location way more than 5 stars!! This place is beyond amazing! It's a very unique event space. I've never seen anything like it. Basically it's a young child's activity / event space that specializes in bringing beloved characters to meet and interact with the kids! From a parent's perspective, this location spares no expense. You can tell the organizers of the event work super hard to plan and make sure the event is non-stop fun! The characters, too, are super professional and lovable. Our Princesses sang, danced, and kept up with the kids during all the games! They were super sweet and let the kids take as many pictures with them as they wanted! Our first visit here was for the Royal Princess Ball. For this event kids ages 3 and up were asked to come dressed in their favorite Princess attire (so happy to get more use out of all my daughter's Princess dresses) and enjoy an afternoon with not one, not two, but THREE Disney Princesses! I've never seen my daughter so happy, especially when she got to play her favorite game alongside Cinderella! Dare I say: it was a dream come true! The kids also had 'tea time' with the Princesses, complete with treats and pink lemonade! Each child given her own pre-made and wrapped plate with cookies and rice crispy treats! While the kids enjoyed some drinks and snacks, the Princesses taught them a tea time song and learned all the kids' names! I could go on but it's time so say goodbye, but we will 100% be back again very soon! If not for a special event but for their regular daily classes! read more

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It takes not only a creative mind but also incredible skills and effort to make a kids dream party come true. My son wanted to have a Batman theme party for his 5th birthday and I cannot thanks enough to Lisa and her team for the magic they created. It felt like a little Batman cave and the Batman artist blew everybody's mind. From the decorations to the kids activities everything was well planned and full on kids entertainment for 2 hours. Overall we had a blast at Play & Parties and will say if you have a party vision just tell to Lisa & her team and they will turn your dream into a reality. read more

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We held my daughter's 5th birthday here and we were very happy with everything! The entire team did a fabulous job with the decoration, entertainment and coordination. I highly recommend going with them for a kids birthday party, you won't be disappointed! Mallory was our Elsa and she was amazing - kept the kids entertained the entire time. I'm sure we'll be using them for more events in the future! read more

Play and Parties - Party Characters Near Me - Orange, California

My son loves play and parties and Ms. Lisa! We have been members for a few months and enjoy having so many class options to attend. Ms. Lisa not only incorporates dance, music and creativity, she also engages kids in educational material and social and emotional learning. The play date performers and mascots are always in character, very interactive and kind. Bonus: at the end of every class, all the kids get a balloon animal. Highly recommend trying out a few classes. read more

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Highly recommend! I asked for a Kpop Demon Hunters party for a 9yo 2 weeks before the party date, and they had not yet done a KPDH party. So, they purchased everything and got the characters trained in record time. I was shocked at how well it all came together. As an additional surprise they had additional characters at my daughter's party that even I didn't know would be there. It was the definition of above & beyond. They flexed the activities to match the older group & dance/sing a long was the crowd favorite. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! read more

Let me first give the long story short. Play and Parties is a fantastic place for children to get exposed to music and arts and for anyone looking for a daily activity for your little one, I highly recommend them and would encourage anyone to get the absolute bargain of a membership for unlimited monthly classes. I cannot speak to the Party part of this other than to say being there as often as I am I know all the planning they put into it. I am always amazed to see how they transform the space from Sleeping Beauty themed into Spiderman and then back into Moana as though its done with the push of a button complete with colors and balloons and all the rest. I am here to talk about the recurring daily classes they put on for kids. And to those I cannot be happier to be a part of. I found Ms Lisa and her Play and Parties as they were finishing up an event that we happened to be driving by. My son was 2 and a half and we had the idea of him starting school about 6 months later. We wanted to see how he would do around other kids in any sort of organized structure and decided to check it out. Almost immediately we were blown away with the outpouring of creativity and love that comes from all of the people who put on the classes and the parties. My son is now 3 turning 4 this summer and he absolutely loves anything to do with music and art and I cannot imagine that all of the amazingly fun and creative activities and crafts hes gotten to do in his classes havent had a fundamental impact on that. My son has thrived and getting to see his excitement to bring home anything that he creates in classes is heartwarming each and every time. They have a membership that we have taken advantage of since we found them that allows for unlimited classes for only $60. They run classes every day and during the summer will expand the classes to include even more. Mondays are music, Tuesdays are Crafty Stories (my sons favorite) where they read a book and then do a craft based on the story, Wednesdays and Fridays they bring in characters to sing and dance and play games and Thursdays they have a Kid Fit class where the kids get a little kid friendly workout in all based on games and play. If you chose to, you can do classes every day M-F for about 45 mins for only $60. The staff are seasoned professionals who have years of experience with teaching and putting together creative interactive experiences for children and watching them do what they do you can really see the passion they have for it. There isnt something like this out there anywhere else. read more

We attended a Frozen themed birthday party here and the characters were great! Big shout out to the woman who played Ana, she was a dynamic performer & was on the floor the entire time of the party interacting with the kids. Her singing was surprisingly really good and she had a great upbeat attitude. The women who played Elsa was good as well, but she came to the party notably later than Ana. Overall the kids had a great time and were entertained the entire party read more

Play and Parties - Frozen characters Ana & Elsa - Party Characters Near Me - Orange, California

This review is long overdue. My daughter had her 5th birthday last January 2024 at their previous location. Lisa and her team were amazing. The characters, services, and activities for the kids did not disappoint. They really went above and beyond with everything. Lisa was making sure the party will not have any problems and all I had to do was to entertain the visitors. Everybody had a great time and we do not have to clean up. They made sure the tables were getting cleaned routinely. We will be back! read more

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We celebrated my son 5th birthday last weekend and it turned out great. Thank you to all the staff for putting together such a fun party. We also loved all the decorations and the great service. We highly recommend Play and Parties to all parents who are looking for a place to throw a great party for your child. You will have a great experience. read more

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From start to finish our experience with Play & Parties was excellent. They took care of everything for us and my daughter had the best time at her 4th birthday with her friends! read more

Play and Parties - Party Characters Near Me - Orange, California

This is a must for kids! Staff is super friendly! Place is super clean. Lots of bright fun colors. Not only are kids participating but parents at times also get asked to participate. A great way to show your kids how to interact and become social. They have various of activities children can do. You can choose to pay per class $15 or for the whole month $60 and can come to as many classes that you want. Classes are 30 minutes. The only class that is 45 minutes is the tutu ballerina class. These classes are great for the little ones especially during these hard times of covid. Masks are required and your temperature is checked before you walk in. They offer one free class of your choosing. So definitely check it out! It's free and I promise your kids will love it :) Personally if all classes were 45 minutes it would be even better only because we do live a bit far. But kids to tend to lose focus fast so 30 minutes works perfect. P.s. They also do party events :) read more

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Being a member and regular attendee of the many classes offered, we chose to use Play and Parties for our daughter's 3rd birthday party. Moana (Ms Angel) was such a great performer and special part of the birthday party. Her interaction with the kids and adults was awesome. The whole booking process was easy and quick. Highly recommended!!!! read more

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I'm a mother of two and I take both of my kids age 3 and age 1 to play parties classes with miss Lisa she's marvelous and my kids enjoy going so much . I look forward to seeing miss Stephanie in more future classes as well she was spectacular with my kiddos we love your classes. read more

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Wonderful beautiful decoration, impressive characters and impeccable service .. 5 out 5 . My daughter Mishika had an amazing time . Thank you Lisa !!! your team made sure that we all are served well !! Kids enjoyed a lot . Thanks for making a beautiful video read more

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My daughter loves play and parties! The location and staff are very welcoming, and always make my daughter feel special. We have attended a few different classes they offer and leave with smiles on our faces and my daughter talks about the classes for days afterward. We have also used play and parties for my daughters 2nd and 3rd birthday party at our home and we were blown away. One year we had Elsa and the next spiderman. The costumes were great! They were professional and able to captivate the children's attention (young and old). The booking process was very straightforward and the characters would call ahead of time and gather important details about my daughter and what I was expecting/what they were planning to do-it was seemless. Highly recommended. read more

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Oh my gosh! We had such a wonderful 1st birthday for my little one! This place is a little hidden GEM and deserves way more than 5 stars! The owner, Lisa, is super friendly and genuinely desires to make your party the best that it can be. She calls you ahead of time to make sure all the details are right. The price was reasonable, and my two boys and all their friends had a blast! Will definitely try to come back for their fun other activities. Thank you again, Lisa and staff! Tip: there is no sign outside the strip mall so it may be a little difficult to find. The facility Is located right next to Home Goods and across from Ross. read more

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Lisa and Play and Parties gave my 5 year old and all of us the party of our dreams! They absolutely nailed our specific Mary Poppins theme birthday party. When I walked into the event, the colors, decorations and backdrops brought me to tears! They went above and beyond to create a magical party! Mary Poppins was stunning in her dress and perfectly in character. They entertained the kids from start to finish with dancing and activities. To see the kids smiling faces was priceless. The pleasant staff efficiently helped to set up the food extras we brought. With just a handful of photos and ideas, Lisa went above and beyond to create an amazing event. The location is great and you can park right in front. We are truly grateful for such a wonderful experience!! Thank you thank you! read more

A hidden GEM for all children. Lisa did a fabulous job for my daughters 4th and 6th birthday party. This place is very delightful, the children has a spectacular time. Thank you Lisa and to the staff that make children's special moments a unforgettable one. read more

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This is the perfect solution for busy parents! Play & Parties takes your vision and does all the heavy lifting. Lisa was able to nail my son 1st bday theme and make the cutest party. The staff is AMAZING. They are the sweetest and most helpful team, the attention to detail setting up was above my expectations. They added little details like a happy birthday sign everyone could sign, custom coloring sheets, and fun shaped balloons! Would absolutely recommend. read more

Play and Parties - Party Characters Near Me - Orange, California

Amazing. Had my daughter's 2nd bday party here and everyone from Lisa to Stephanie to Jon went above and beyond. All the kids had a lot of fun singing and dancing. Ours was Minnie theme. Would 100% recommend! read more

Play and Parties - Cake/dessert table - Party Characters Near Me - Orange, California

We just had the BEST birthday celebration at Play & Parties! We have been here a few times before for their character meet and greet (Princess tea time, Storytime with Tinkerbell, & Encanto's Mirabel) and my kids always have a magical time here. I inquired if they are able to do "Gabby's Dollhouse" from Netflix, they stated they haven't done a party with "Gabby" yet, but they can make it happen! I purchased the standard party package (check their website for details). Everything (custom digital invitation, themed balloons, decor, cake, cupcakes, kids boxed pizza lunch) was all included & ready, all I had to bring was the food for the adults & my goody bags for the kids. Lisa, the owner, is great in communicating and customizing the party to your desire. Gabby played danced, sang, and played with kiddos for a good hour and a half. Thank you Gabby, Lisa, and Play and Parties for the "best day ever!" read more

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We started our membership here after have an amazing birthday party. Todays theme Trolls!!! I love that the characters stay in character so well. This is perfect play time for stay at home moms or parents that want to do something different then the park. My daughter ask to go every day. My kids have a blast. I've included some pic and more to come in our next visits...so excited. read more

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This place is amazing. Simple as that! the owner Lisa has such a creative knack for children entertainment. I've been wanting to come to this place for a while now. Due to covid we have not. They have classes during the week but my work schedule interferes. They had a princess royal party today. It was only $25 for two hours. what a steal!!! that is totally reasonable. I brought my princess loving 3 year old. They decorated wands, danced, had tea, told stories and sang songs. Lisa even brought out her bunny. Too bad my girls have bdays in Jan and Feb. I really want to have their birthday parties here. The pandemic is not making things easy. Please support this business. Don't let this gem leave the city of Orange. So much fun!!! read more

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Booked Play and Parties for my daughter's 4th birthday and everything was AMAZING! We picked a Wednesday theme and we could not have been happier. Great communication leading up to the event. There were 3 hosts along with the character and they took care of all of our guests and entertained the kids the entire time. This is the first birthday I've done where I had ZERO stress and truly enjoyed being in the moment. My daughter loved it and I highly recommend hosting your party here! read more

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I guess business is really good at this place. I called to ask questions about the services, and the woman answering the phone didn't have time for me! She told me she was in the middle of painting with the kids and then mumbled something else and hung up on me! I understand that you are running a business but get better organized and have someone professionally answering the phones! You have a business! How rude and disrespectful! I feel so hurt because i was ready to book this place, which cost slightly more than the competitors, and I was willing to dish my hard earned money. Wow! I'm still very shocked and disappointed. How you treat people matter! read more

I can't say enough about Ms Lisa and her team. I was looking for a venue for my granddaughter's BD party. She turned 2 years old in September. We wanted a Cocomelon themed party with character. The party team did not disappoint us in any area and my granddaughter loved seeing JJ. The experience was priceless when JJ made his entrance. All of the kids and adults had fun. I would definitely recommend Play and Parties for your BD needs. You can't go wrong! read more

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