Santa Claus & Ms. Claus
Santa, Ms. Claus and their elves come ready to host the whole holiday party — songs, contests, dances and gift-giving for kids and adults.
Penguin
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Final price depends on event details and is calculated individually
What's included
- All ages welcome
- Duration 30 to 60 minutes
- Interactive games & dancing
- Photos with every child
About Penguin
A cuddly penguin waddles in from the South Pole and into your celebration — round, soft, tuxedo-marked and moving in a way that makes children laugh before he’s said a word. From the very first hello, every child is pulled in for hugs, high-fives and that one perfect picture.
The waddle is the entire act, and it never gets old. He can’t walk properly. He tips. He slides. He falls over and takes a full theatrical five seconds to get back up, and every child in the room falls over with him in sympathy. Within ten minutes you have twenty children waddling around your living room, which is a sight worth the booking fee on its own.
The visit is fully interactive: he leads waddle dance-offs, ice-themed games, sliding races and contests tuned to your guests’ ages. Kids race him and win, because he’s a penguin and penguins aren’t fast on land. He’s a good sport about losing, mostly.
There’s a special moment with the birthday child — a hug, a waddle lesson, an honorary penguin title bestowed with great ceremony. Brief, warm, and the photo that ends up on the fridge.
Perfect for winter parties, Arctic and animal themes, toddler birthdays and special events across Chicago. He’s gentle enough for the very young and silly enough for the older ones — one of the few characters that genuinely covers both.
Penguin Gallery
Real moments from our Penguin performances
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Parent reviews
Words from the grown-ups.
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Jules T.
Mom of three · Lakeview
"Best part: when kids opened them weeks later they still smelled exactly the same. Quality."
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Mark D.
Dad · West Loop
"Strong supervision, calm pace, beautiful results. My 8-year-old felt like a grown-up artisan."
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Lena S.
Mom · Bucktown
"These candles ended up in every relative's house as gifts. The kids were so proud."
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Ines T.
Mom · Ravenswood
"Worth it just for the photos. Our living room turned into a snow globe of confetti."
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Ben K.
Dad · Avondale
"Twelve kids, twelve melted faces. The cleanup crew was as professional as the performers."
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Sarah M.
Mom · Wrigleyville
"My five-year-old still asks when the 'paper rain' is coming back. Total magic, zero mess for us."
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Maya R.
Mom of two · Wicker Park
"Such a clever alternative to face paint — easier on shy kids, equally magical results."
— Frequently asked
Everything parents ask.
Don't see your question? Text us — we usually reply within an hour, every day.
A typical visit runs 30–60 minutes. We tailor the length and energy to your party — just share your schedule when you book.
Yes — many families book two or more characters for bigger parties. Mention it when you book and we’ll put together the perfect lineup.
He’s mostly a physical character — waddling, gestures, hugs and comedy rather than talk. That works beautifully for the little ones, since nothing is being demanded of them.
Yes — many families book two or more for bigger parties. He pairs well with the other universal characters, and with Olaf or the yeti for a winter lineup. Mention it when you book.
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