Chicago & Northern Illinois
Make Their
Dream Party
Come True
Immersive princess and character experiences where their hero comes to life… and loves them back — at birthday parties, library programs, and special events across the Chicago area.
5.0 on Google & Facebook · Parties for 1–30 kids · 7 days a week · Chicago & Northern Illinois
Real parties, real moments
My kids saw Elsa at the library and LOVED it. … I loved how she stayed and sat with each kid giving them individual attention until every kid had been seen.
Three ways to invite her
Pick the visit that fits your party
All include up to 15 children, $10 for each additional child. Travel not included in base pricing. Keepsake portraits, what every party includes, and common questions →
Your choice of 15-60 minutes · Up to 15 children included in pricing
- ★ Active games — classic childhood games with a themed twist, because enjoying something they already love invites children to feel confident and connected
- ★ All their favorite songs, woven into conversation and throughout the games — and sung together face-to-face
- ★ Photo ops at the end, because by then they are hugging a friend, not smiling on cue
- ★ Silver is simply this: friendship with their hero, while their favorite movie comes to life before their eyes
90 minutes · Up to 15 children included in pricing
- ★ Every child goes home with a printed 4x6 portrait. A party favor that's meaningful and personal.
- ★ Portraits are taken near the end of the party, after we become friends. Taking a picture together is a playful experience on its own!
- ★ Portrait equipment requires no outlet and has a small footprint with no cords for kids to trip on — it works well literally anywhere!
- ★ A soft-focus background — so your party space will photograph well, whether it is decorated or not
- ★ Edited digitals follow within two weeks, included in the package price
- ★ Everything in Silver
120 minutes · Up to 15 children included in pricing
- ★ Your choice: makeovers, or decorating a frame for the portrait
- ★ Makeovers include no-mess iridescent biodegradable glitter roots, face gems, and rainbow clip-in tinsel — fancy and one of a kind.
- ★ A high quality metal beaded best-friends bracelet, because a tangible, wearable token of their new friendship is a gift that will keep the memories close
- ★ Marked with the character initial, so they can look down and remember whose friend they are
- ★ Thirty more minutes together, and everything in Silver and Gold
Travel fees apply based on distance from Sycamore, IL. Contact for a custom quote.
A note from the owner
Before you book, meet Jess
Before you book, I'd love to introduce myself and share a little about why I do this work.
Afterward
What families say
Overall rating
Hands down Jessica is one of the best character performers I have encountered. As frequent Disney visitors, dare I say better than some that we've encountered at the park. I was impressed with her ability to keep our kids entertained for a full 90 min in what is sure to be a core memory for our family. Her attention to detail, professionalism, and ability to stay in character throughout the visit was extraordinary. The compliments for Jessica we received from family and friends were plenty and we even had parents at the party mention that they forgot their kids were there for a second, haha. She made my daughter, the birthday girl, feel so special and loved while still giving all the other children attention as well. My daughter definitely now thinks her and Elsa are best friends. I would recommend her to everyone and anyone for your party/event. This was truly one of the most magical birthday parties we've had. Thanks, Jessica!!
C Courtney C. on Google Rumi was absolutely amazing. A lot of kids were in attendance of my daughter’s 8th birthday and Rumi did an awesome job of being fully engaged with all the kids. They all felt seen and enjoyed everything from the cool photos that Rumi instantly printed, to the games she played with them. Don’t even get me started on the singing. It was a concert of little ones singing their favorite songs. Thnx Rumi. Would highly recommend.
D David A. on Google Jessica was amazing! We had Rumi come to my daughter’s birthday party, and she not only dressed the part perfectly but was fully in character the whole time - in the conversations she had with the kids, and with singing their favorite K-pop demon hunter songs! The kids were singing along and dancing, and she even taught them some simple dance moves to do together. She added such a positive energy to the party and was so adaptable in working with the kids and helping with the party. As my first time working with her, I was glad to see she was communicative, timely, and just so easy to work with. Highly recommend!
L LM on Google We have used Parties with Character for the past 2 years for our daughter's 4th and 5th birthday parties. It is truly a magical experience that captures the true happiness of a child. Jessica portrays the characters with such enthusiasm and passion. We can't wait for our next party!
C caitlin k. on Google We had the absolute best experience having Rumi join us for my daughter’s 5th birthday party over the summer! She was wonderful from start to finish and did such an amazing job bringing the character to life. My daughter and her friends were so excited to see Rumi! She was engaging, sweet, energetic, and did a fantastic job keeping the kids entertained. She made the birthday feel extra special and created memories that my daughter will never forget. The attention to detail and commitment to the character were incredible! We would highly recommend booking Jeff for any birthday party or special event. She truly made my daughter’s 5th birthday magical!
M Megan K. on Google I cannot even begin to describe what a magical experience we had. We did the 1:1 session with Princess Belle for our daughter’s 4th birthday and it blew me away! Belle was perfection - she never broke character, sang, played games, did a craft, made our daughter fancy and above all made her feel so special. Seeing our daughter’s shocked and ecstatic face had me in tears and it was truly the perfect encounter. Our daughter can get shy around new people and Belle made her feel so safe and treasured. As a mom - I couldn’t ask for anything more. Highly recommend!
M Marcy F. on Google My daughter was SO HAPPY to see Elsa she cannot stop talking about her. Gave her such a good experience with her favorite Disney character
K Katelyn L. on Facebook Parties with Character was an amazing experience!! She played Elsa at my daughter’s birthday party and we were all enchanted with her voice, her charisma, and her professionalism. She handled the kids with such kindness and they all had so much fun!! She was especially kind and understanding to my daughter who is more reserved and takes a little time to warm up!! Amazing service!!
M Mariana L. on Google Princess Aurora came to my daughter’s 5th birthday party and it was such a magical time! The process from booking to the end of the party was easy and seamless. This is not just someone who poses for pics - her ability to story tell and sing and engage with kids is truly one of a kind and worth every penny! I was especially impressed with her ability to handle many different personalities of the 4 and 5 year olds at the party - from super shy to high energy, even redirecting a girl who had difficulty following the rules of the game with such ease. All of the party guests left feeling pampered and loved on by her. My daughter will be talking about this party for a long long time!
M Marcy O. on Google Hire her immediately! If you are at all on the fence, wondering if it’s worth the money, if the experience will feel special, if this is one thing you need to have at your party or event, the answer is YES. It is!! Jessica was wonderful from beginning to end. She reached out to confirm all of our party details and crafted the perfect experience for our “library” birthday party. We wanted a special “mystery reader” to end my daughter’s 6th birthday, and who better to read in her library than the book-loving Princess, Belle? Before the party she was communicative & caring, ensuring she was planning the unique StoryTime we wished for, thinking about everything, even marking the payment in an envelope addressed to “Belle” so she was able to stay in character from doorbell to goodbye. Upon arrival she was enthusiastic, joyful & completely *the* character! The little girls at the party were enthralled in everything she said, sang, read and did. Her StoryTime was interactive & had even the older girls interested and into it. I cannot say enough good things about her and the entire experience. The other moms that were at the party were also raving about it, even days afterwards. I want to host another event just so I can have Parties With Character there. It really made the entire party simply amazing!
M Mandy W. on Google She made more daughters birthday the best day of her life, she never once broke character. She event tended to my special needs nephew 10/10
D Daekwon M. on Google My daughter had a fantastic time at a tea party with Elsa. Elsa took time to make every child feel special and have their own time with her. She signed my daughter’s frozen book and it has become a beloved book my daughters get out almost every day to read.
J Josh W. on Google
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