8 best birthday party entertainers in Toronto and the GTA

Cinderella, a chinchilla named Ashleigh and Pockets the Clown could all be at your kid’s next party!

Updated May 31, 2017

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Photo: Creature Quest

1. Creature Quest Your child can hang out with a bearded dragon, a chinchilla, a hedgehog or one of 18 other animals at a Creature Quest party. Kids will get some hands-on time with the critters and learn all about them, too! The lizard, tortoise, and rabbit might even enjoy a light snack while the kids watch. Presentations are either 40 minutes for a visit with six to seven animals, or 60 minutes for a visit with nine to 10 animals for a max of 20 guests. The cost is $160 for the shorter time, and $175 for the longer time, and a gift for the birthday child is included in both. Creature Quest will come to your home or the birthday venue, but the event must be indoors. Start planning: 416-760-7655 creaturerequest.ca>

Photo: The Brick Door

2. The Brick Door Kids aged four to 12 will have tons of fun building, playing games and competing in contests at a Brick Door Lego party. Parents can pick a package, which starts at $175 for up to 10 kids, and a theme like Ninjago, Minecraft, Star Wars or Harry Potter. Then, an instructor or two (depending on how many guests there are) will come to your home with all of the materials and lead everyone through some brick-tastic Lego activities! The birthday child gets a Lego set, a custom mini-figure and a builder’s license to keep. Take-home activity sets are available to purchase as goody-bag loot. Start planning: 416-220-3717 www.brickdoor.ca>

Photo: The Enchanted Fairy Tales Co.

3.The Enchanted Fairytales Co. Princesses and superheroes are part of the magical fun at an Enchanted Fairytales Co. party. On the princess side, little ones can interact with Cinderella, Snow White and Sleeping Beauty for as little as 30 minutes with the sampler package, which includes two songs and one game (keep in mind that the sampler package is only available in certain areas—please call to find out more). For 90 minutes of princess fun, the True Enchantment Princess Party includes songs, three games, tutus for the guests to dress up, princess-style make-up and nails or temporary tattoos, and more! On the superhero side, performers teach superhero poses, play games, apply temporary tattoos and blow your child’s mind that their favourite crime-fighter is now in his own living room. Start planning: 289-366-9900 yourenchanted.com>

Photo: Scott Dietrich

4. Scott Dietrich If your child fancies herself a little magician, then hiring Scott Dietrich to entertain at her birthday party will be a real thrill, as both of his party options make kids the centre of the show. The Best Birthday Party is suited to little Houdinis aged three to 12. After Dietrich’s performance ends, the kids learn a magic trick and then get their own balloon animal. His Magic Class party is for older children (ages eight to 14), where they learn a number of sleight-of-hand tricks that use household items. You can bet the birthday girl will be showing off her illusion skills to all of her buddies. Start planning: 866-686-2442 www.scottdietrich.com>

Photo: Fantasy Fables

5. Fantasy Fables Your child will have a ball with any of the 10 princesses (who also perform at Disney Parks and on the Disney Cruiselin) you can book through Fantasy Fables. Their performances are designed for kids aged three to nine and feature one of two options: the Princess Wishes party, with songs, stories, games and makeup, and the Princess Dreams Dress-Up party, with all of the above, plus costumes for the guests to parade about in. Princess Wishes parties start at $185, and are 60 minutes long, while Princess Dreams Dress-Up parties start at $245 and are 80 minutes long. Start planning: 416-760-7655 www.fantasyfables.com>

Soli & Rob

6. Soli & Rob Little musicians will have so much fun bopping away to children’s musicians Soli or Rob (who typically perform as a duo, but work separately at parties). Their rocking shows are interactive, and filled with singing (audience participation encouraged) and a bit of puppetry, too! Kids aged one to six can get their groove on at this birthday-themed show. The cost is $160 for 30 minutes or $190 for a 40-minute performance. Start planning: 416-532-4404 www.soliandrob.com>

Photo: Derek Lang, www.bagelhot.com

7. Applefun Puppetry Chief puppeteer Mike Harding brings decades of experience to his funny, interactive puppet shows. At an Applefun Puppetry party, kids aged one to eight will get to enjoy a 45-minute show and then get to meet the puppets after the performance! Mike will teach the kids all about the magic behind puppets and then help them make their own paper puppets. The cost is $220. Start planning: 416-895-3492 www.applefun.ca>

Photo: Pockets the Clown

8. Pockets the Clown Face painting, balloon sculptures and a comedy-magic show can all be part of a Pockets Party! Kids aged 10 and younger will be charmed by Pockets, who has 25 years of clowning experience and comes from a clown family. Parents can choose from bronze, silver and gold packages, which feature either two or three of these activities, depending on the option selected. Start planning: 906-790-3996 www.pocketstheclown.ca>

magician chris westfall performing at an event for children

Photo: Chris Westfall Magic 9. Chris Westfall For an illusion enthusiast, a visit from magician Chris Westfall would be a real birthday treat. Whether in your home or at a larger venue, Westfall's humorous and interactive Birthday Party Magic Show will have your guests in stitches as they take part in the immersive and magical fun. For an extra charge, the magician will perform his Levitation Illusion (a great party photo-op), or make each audience member an animal balloon of their choice. He also offers a magic lesson session for a group of kids aged 9 and up--perfect for any magicians in training! Start planning: 416-888-1594 www.chriswestfallmagic.com Read more: 9 decadent chocolate cake recipes> Debate: Do you ban presents at birthday parties?> DIY goody bag: Candy necklaces>

This article was originally published on Oct 07, 2015

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Alex Mlynek

Alex is a Toronto-based writer and editor. She currently works as a managing editor for Mind Over Matter magazine. Her work can also be found in publications like The Globe and Mail, Chatelaine, and The Walrus.

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