...the source for parents looking for information about parties. From entertainment to supplies, birthday gifts to venues, photographers to cakes and more – we have it covered.

VENUES

A COUPLE OF REAL CLOWNS
Either The Multi-Talented Buddy or Button the Clownette/Ventriloquist
Contact: Bud Edgar
Phone: 403-282-0361
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Website: buddy.ca
Have either Buddy or Button perform a ‘funtastic’ and memorable show at your next party. They are professionally trained with lots of skills and over 20 years full-time experience. Plus a Clagary's Child Choice Award Winner and “Alberta’s Best” C.B.C. See website for videos, reviews and discount coupon. Get the real deal.

ABRAKIDABRA
Contact: Everett Andrews
Phone: 403-289-0139
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Website: everettandrews.com
The exciting abraKIDabra Magic Show! When you want the very best... Experience Alberta’s Premier Children’s Entertainer and Private Party Leader, in an exciting birthday show that will thrill the entire family with hilarious, interactive, rib-tickling, audience participation. An International Award Winner, with a reputation for Excellence! Don’t be fooled by any magician...Be thoroughly entertained with Everett Andrews, a Magician you can believe in... You’ll have a KIDabra day, Guaranteed!

ANNABELL’S ATTIC
Contact: Jessica or Margaret
Phone: 403-568-1070
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Website: annabellsattic.com
Calgary’s Child Award Winner for Children’s Entertainment. Bring your child’s fantasy to life with amazing, all inclusive dress-up or stuffing theme parties. Let us transform your home to a wondrous world of make-believe with our props, costumes, games and activities complete with high-quality party favors and elaborately-themed table settings. Call us, then sit back, relax and watch the magic unfold.

BOUNCY TOWN PARTY RENTALS
5, 3600 21 Street NE
Phone: 403-889-7844
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Website: bouncytown.ca
Inflatable bouncers to sumo suits.  Prices include delivery, set-up, take-down and pick-up.  Indoor bouncers (made for in your home) and an inflatable movie screen are just some of the unique rentals offered.  Visit our website or call for more information.  Serving Calgary and surrounding areas - private and corporate functions.  Last minute bookings.

CALGARY REPTILE PARTIES
17, 336 Rundlehill Drive NE
Contact: Jason Clevett
Phone: 403-457-2202
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Website: calgaryreptileparties.com
Reptile Parties are here! Great for celebrating your child’s birthday or special event. Looking for an interesting educational program for your scouting, youth or church group, classroom? Reptile Parties is a fun, affordable and informative form of entertainment for all ages!

DREAM A THEME PARTY
Phone: 403-813-1751
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Website: dreamathemeparty.com
Bored with the same old party ideas? You’ve come to the perfect place! We transport children into a world of imagination, fun and fantasy with fully interactive theme parties. Our parties include beautiful handmade invitations, costumes, face painting, crafts, games, goody bags and more! We offer parties for ages three and up. Create A Bear Stuffing Parties, Princess for a Day, Fairies, Wizard, Spa Essentials, Preschool Parties, Barbie parties, Star Wars, Superhero, Chocolate Parties and many more! We also offer Rental Party Kits that you can host yourself! Check out our amazing Goodie bags and Calgary’s best balloon bouquets! Come see us this year at the Calgary Stampede or visit our website for more info.

DRESS-UP DREAM PARTIES
Phone: 403-254-0931
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Website: dressupdreamparties.com
We create lasting memories with our exceptional dress-up parties for children. Choose from the following themes: Pretty Princess, Pirate Adventure, Glamour Girl, Fairyland or Spy Academy. We bring the costumes, accessories, props, make-up, crafts, favor bags and more! Princess, Fairy and Pirate character visits also available.

FUNKY CHUNK JEWELRY ‘BUILD A BRACELET BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Phone: 403-278-0499
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Website: funkychunkjewelry.com
We will come to you, bring a huge variety of beads, instruct and assist your birthday guests in designing their very own bracelets! Watch as they concentrate and interact until their faces beam with a sense of accomplishment and pride. The bracelets go home in a velvet pouch as the party favor.

JUST KIDDING FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Contact: Kerry & Cheryl Ann Oberg
Phone: 403-203-0075
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Website: justkiddingentertainment.com
We can provide: clowns, magicians, ventriloquists, musicians, fantasy face painters, air brush artists, caricaturists, balloon artists, stilt walkers, jugglers, storytellers, puppetry, old fashioned picnic games, inflatable bouncers, obstacle courses, adrenaline rush, bungee run, super slide, sumosuits, gladiator joust, photo buttons, carnival games and prizes, cotton candy, popcorn, Sno cone supplies, equipment rentals, balloon decorating, wall and window murals.

LET ME BEAD!
Contact: Shelley Bailey
Phone: 403-862-8922
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Website: letmebead.net
Looking for something unique for your child’s birthday party? Give your child a bead stringing party! A fun activity plus a beautiful party favor. Kids learn to design and create a necklace and/or bracelet. New! We are now offering make your own lip gloss and bubble bath parties as well as scrapbooking parties. We come to you!

MAD SCIENCE OF SOUTHERN ALBERTA
Bay 30, 4816 - 35B Street SE
Contact: Steve or Shannon
Phone: 403-263-4140
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Website: madscience.org/calgary
Mad Science of Southern Alberta has been operating since 1996. We offer fun, hands-on, interactive and award-winning birthday parties for children aged five to 12. Children and parents agree, Mad Science is cool. Don’t settle for the same old clowning around again! Look for our summer camps, workshops, eight-week science clubs and corporate events too!

PAR-T-PERFECT
Contact: Ada Olatunbosun
Phone: 403-457-2522
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Website: par-t-perfect.com
Par-T-Perfect is a complete children’s party and event service. Whether it’s a Birthday Party for eight, a corporate party or festival for several thousand if kids are involved... Let us Do it for you! Call to rent bouncy castles, hire clowns, facepainters, balloon twisters, and much more to make any event a huge success.

PETLAND
Phone: 403-250-8484, Ext. 312
Website: petlandsuperstores.com
We provide fun while teaching your kids about responsible pet ownership. An experienced Petland Pet Counselor will bring a variety of animals, talk about them, answer questions and provide time to handle the pets. Petland also does store tours and school presentations. Call us!

PIT ‘O’ BALLS
Website: pitoballs.com
Portable Ball Pit rentals provide hours of entertainment for children’s events. There are two sizes of octagon-shaped pits to choose from. We provide safe, clean equipment delivered to your function. Setup and taken down indoors or out. The kids will have a ball, we guarantee it!

PLAYTIME TOY & PARTY RENTALS
Contact: Melinda or Melissa
Phone: 403-258-0223
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Website: playtimerentals.ca
Rent an inflatable bouncer, rollercoaster, ball pit, Human Fooseball game or Sphere for your next birthday party! Prices on our website based on four-hour rentals, book for up to an eight-hour day at $20 for each additional two hours! Equipment for children and adults! Serving Calgary and area.

RICHARD RONDEAU
Phone: 403-254-8718
Richard Rondeau the Magician will make your child’s birthday party extra special! He will present a full half-hour of magic, comedy and audience participation.

RICHARD YOUNG THE MAGICIAN
Phone: 403-241-5902
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Website: ifoolu.com
Calgary's Child Choice Award Winner for Children’s Entertainer. Experience Extraordinary Entertainment. Richard Young the Magician does extraordinary magic! But it’s much more than magic. His fast-paced shows combine magical illusions, hilarious comedy, clean fun and tons of audience participation! Parents love how wonderfully he works with the children and voted him one of the top three children’s entertainers in Calgary. So for something extraordinary, call Richard Young the Magician today. He can appear anywhere you want!

ROBERT WONG MAGICAL ENTERTAINER
Phone: 403-230-1604
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Website: robertwongmagic.com
A Magician for all occasions! Specializing in magical entertainment for birthday parties and special events for audiences of all ages. Robert Wong brings over 28 years of professional experience to make your next event unforgettable! Robert’s high-energy magic shows are an exciting way to make your child’s birthday party memorable for years to come! There is plenty of audience participation, playful comedy and free giveaways throughout his fun-filled shows. See the difference!

SAND MAGIC CREATIONS
1423 45 Street SW
Contact: Viviana Pacheco
Phone: 403-889-0478
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Website: sandmagiccreations.com
Treat your little guests to a magical time creating beautiful masterpieces on pre-designed sticky cards. I come to your venue or home and bring all the setup required for an incredibly fun time and every child goes home with their unique creation made from up to 18 different colors of sand. I am now booking for summer, fall and company Christmas parties; please contact me for booking or more information.

SCRAP 4 IT
Contact: Jennifer Rowsell
Phone: 403-815-3761
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Website: scrap4it.ca
Looking for a unique party idea for your child’s next birthday? Why not try a Scrapbook Diva party! Scrap 4 It presents hosted birthday parties for your Scrapbook Diva in training! Each party includes a two-hour hosted party by a published scrapbook diva, a fun paper making project for everyone to make, and so much more! Check out our website today for more information: scrap4it.ca.

SKY HIGH BOUNCERS
Phone: 403-516-1911
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Website: skyhighbouncers.com
Make your next birthday party or special event fun and hassle-free. We offer a great selection of bright, colorful and clean bouncers to please everyone. They are enclosed on all sides with clear viewing windows to provide maximum safety. Check our website to see dimensions and prices. Make a no-charge reservation today at 403-516-1911 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

SUPERJUMP
Phone: 403-708-FUN-1 or 403-708-3861

THE TATTOOED LADY FACE PAINTING
Contact: Lea Selley
Phone: 403-801-1918
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Website: thetattooedlady.ca
Bring adventure and excitement to your special event by hiring a Face Painter! Children love the fantasy - parents love the art. Watch the kids delight in becoming their favorite fantasy character: Princesses, Superheroes, Animals, Vampires, let their imagination go wild! Balloon Twisting adds to the fun! The Tattooed Lady isn’t your ordinary face painter... I’m changing the world of face painting, one imagination at a time!

TOYLEND INC.
Phone: 403-616-2229 or 403-874-6446
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Website: toylend.ca
Toy Rentals for all occasions. Great selection of bouncers, climbers, slides, ballpits, roller coasters, rockers and more. Perfect for Birthday parties, Stampede BBQs and family get-togethers, or any occasion where kids will be in attendance. If you are a parent, grandparent or caregiver, this is for you. Call today and make us a part of your fun!

TRICKY BUSINESS
Contact: Phil Radomsky
Phone: 403-286-9285
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Website: trickybusiness.ca
Are you ready for some “Tricky Business”? Phil & Company will entertain you with magic, juggling, ‘daring’ escapes, balloons, and a live dove. “Tricky Business” specializes in family entertainment. A fast paced, fun-filled presentation which always includes a lot of laughs and audience participation.Entertaining in the Calgary area for over 20 years! Birthdays - Community & Corporate Functions - Festivals.

THE URBAN CHEF
Contact: Andrea Undseth
Phone: 403-605-5495
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Website: theurbanchef.ca
An inter-active party where the children learn techniques and make their birthday party meal. Birthday parties include lessons, chef apron & hat keepsake, craft, food, cupcakes and drinks. Have a real chef come to your home and teach your children how to cook. Choices for themed parties available on the website. Parties start for four years and up.

SUPPLIES

ANNABELL’S ATTIC
Contact: Margaret Hubarewich
Phone: 403-568-1070
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Website: annabellsattic.com
Calgary’s Child Choice Award winners for best entertainment now offers themed party packages to go, tickle trunks, costumes, dress up accessories, favors, customized invitations, gifts and more. Visit our Attic Shoppe online for quality and convenience at your fingertips. Having problems finding a specific item, give us a call.

BAMBOLETTA DOLLS
PO Box 25 Cobble Hill, BC V0R 1L0
Contact: Christina or John Platt
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Website: bamboletta.com
At Bamboletta Dolls, we offer all natural, high quality cloth dolls. You may either purchase one of our dolls ‘ready made’ or you can order a custom-made doll made to your specifications. Our dolls are sure to be cherished and passed down through the generations.

CAKEWORKS
126, 3132 - 26 Street NE
Phone: 403-571-2253
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Website: eatcake.ca
Cakeworks has a team of uniquely-talented artists specially trained to apply their talents into making the most unforgettable birthday cakes ever seen! Our unique method of cake decorating is unlike any traditional method. Come visit us in person or online. Cakeworks - where you can have your ideas in icing.

CALGARY CO-OP
Website: calgarycoop.com
With over 23  locations in Calgary and surrounding area, Calgary Co-op has the perfect cake to complete your child’s birthday. Our new Signature Cake program includes everything from Princess Castles to Thomas The Train. Winner of Calgary's Child Parents' Choice Awards in 2008 and 2009 for best cakes makes Calgary Co-op bakery a must-stop in your party planning. Visit calgarycoop.com for more information.

ESPECIALLY FAVOURED
Contact: Kelly Stewart
Phone: 403-827-8004
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Website: especiallyfavoured.com
Especially Favoured is a Calgary-based company offering affordable loot bags filled with fun activities that every child will enjoy well past the party. Order all the same or mix-and-match from over 100 popular themes. Check out our line of party supplies to package with your loot bags. Also select from safe, educational children’s products and kid’s gift baskets. Most pick-up orders are ready the next business day. Delivery is available.

IN FAVOUR LOOT BAGS AND PARTY SUPPLIES
Worldwide Online Duty-Free Shopping
Contact: Kym Harris or Lesley Cushing
Toll Free: 1-866-454-0998
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Website: infavour.ca
Beautifully designed, candy-free loot bags filled with premium quality toys at unbelievable prices! Visit our website to choose from many popular themes including Madagascar, High School Musical, Hannah Montana, Hot Wheels, Littlest Pet Shop, Pirates of the Caribbean and hundreds more! Or contact us to personally design your custom loot bags. Check out our fully themed party packages, or mix & match the loot bags, party supplies and decorations you need. Sign up for our newsletter to receive valuable coupons and party planning tips.

MONKEYSHINES
113, 2215 - 33 Avenue SW in Marda Loop
Phone: 403-240-1723
Website: monkeyshinesbooks.com
Monkeyshines has it all wrapped up when it comes to birthday present shopping. Come in for that unique gift, whether it is the latest book, hottest game or creative craft. Knowledgeable staff can help with your selection, and you can have it wrapped up in our cheerful, complimentary gift-wrap.

NORTHMOUNT DOLLAR STORE PLUS
#102, 3400 - 14 Street NW
Phone: 403-282-8625
Website: northmountdollarstore.com
Check out our huge selection of fun and unique novelty toys and candies, party supplies, birthday candles and balloons! We have the best prices for helium filled latex and foil balloons, and with hi-float your balloons can last for days! Shop here for everything you need for that perfect party! Well, except for the cake! Conveniently located at the corner of Northmount Drive and 14 Street NW.

OUR BABY IMPRESSIONS
Contact: Becky or Madeleine
Phone: 403-242-4413 or 403-274-9232
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Preserve the actual size and lines of your child’s (any age) hands and feet in a three-dimensional bronzed or silver plaque, mounted on your choice of frames. Baby Impressions is an established franchise across Canada and has made special memories for thousands of parents and grandparents with this unique gift. It will be a memento that you will treasure forever and enjoy for years to come. For your convenience, we do in-home visits in Calgary.

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZAS
everal Calgary Locations
Contact: Main Office
Phone: 403-287-6012
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Website: papajohnspizza.ca
For Birthday Parties big or small, give Papa John’s a call.

WEE PIGGIES & PAWS
Phone: 403-280-BABY (2229)
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Website: weepiggies.com
Want a unique gift to celebrate a child’s first birthday? We can capture every detail, wrinkle and dimple, and create a beautiful Shadow Box, LifeCast Statue or Ornament of those precious fingers and toes! For older children - mark a birthday with a family statue! Gift Certificates available.

PHOTOGRAPHERS

BRENDA CASTONGUAY PHOTOGRAPHY INC.
Phone: 403-714-9252
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Website: toviewmore.com
A proud two-time winner of the Calgary's Child Choice Award, photojournalist Brenda Castonguay is educated in Commercial Photography and has earned the Southam Scholarship in Photojournalism. She is known for her ability to capture Intimate and Interactive portraits of families in a non-traditional and fun atmosphere with an artistic flare. Specializing in Black and White, all images are now entirely digital, so the sky’s the limit on creativity!

FAIRYTALE PHOTOGRAPHY
Contact: Michelle
Phone: 403-278-2356
Website: fairytalephotography.ca
Fairytale Photography and Keepsakes specializes in prenatal, babies, kids, and family digital photography. Michelle is an experienced, creative, and enthusiastic photographer who will help capture your dreams come true. And at the end of your photo session, she will burn your images to a CD for you to do with as you please.

FLASH OF SOUL - PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA MILES
Contact: Julia Miles
Phone: 403-775-7651
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Website: flashofsoul.com
Specializing in unique lifestyle portraiture; including maternity, newborn, child and family photography. Attracting and photographing all types of families in spaces that are important to them - whatever the occasion!

HUMANITY IN PRACTICE
72180, 1600 - 90 Avenue SW
Contact: Janica Fisher
Phone: 403-201-5488
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Website: behip.ca
Planning a party or a gathering of friends? Make your next get together a Party With A Purpose. Visit our website (behip.ca) to choose from six different themes. Each theme supports a different agency by requesting a simple donation that your guests bring to your party in lieu of a present. We can also email you a matching invitation to print off and send out to your friends!

MOMENTS BY SHONDA PHOTOGRAPHY
Contact: Shonda Feddema
Phone: 403-828-5504
Website: momentsbyshonda.com
Turning your life into art in a relaxed and fun environment. Artistic portraiture specializing in maternity, newborn, baby, child, family. Mention Calgary’s Child when booking your photo session for a free 5x7 portrait.

SCWIBBLE!™
Contact: Lucy Curtis
Phone: 403-949-8424
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Website: scwibble.com
Need a unique, ‘thought-about’ gift for a special person? Then consider Scwibble! A child’s early marks, scribbles, ‘drawings’ captured and transformed into a unique, handsomely presented artwork by Lucy Curtis*. Perfect for when you want a thoughtful, high quality gift for a special person. For details, and comments from happy customers, see scwibble.com. *Recent work: her acclaimed ‘Animal Parade’ at Calgary Zoo.

SUNFLOWERS PHOTOGRAPHIC CREATIONS
Contact: Laura
Phone: 403-272-4403
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Website: sunflowersphoto.com
Birthdays are a great way to capture the milestone of your child’s birthday as Sunflowers Photographic Creations specializes in children’s portraits. We offer a unique style of fantasy children’s portraits with elaborate sets and costumes. Limited edition art prints can be created from these sessions. Have your precious little one captured by International Award Winning Photographer Laura Grove. See samples of our work on our website. By appointment only, call 403-272-4403.