The Grinch

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What's included

  • Best for ages 5 to 12
  • Duration 45 to 60 minutes
  • Mischievous comedy & games
  • Heart-growing moment finale
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About The Grinch

The grumpy green Grinch arrives to ruin Christmas — only to be slowly won over by the kids’ kindness, ending with the iconic heart-growing moment everyone knows from the movie.

He’s the only character in our winter lineup who arrives hostile, and children find it electrifying. He complains about the decorations. He’s rude about the cake. He informs the birthday child that this whole thing is a waste of everyone’s time — and twenty kids immediately dedicate the next hour to proving him wrong.

The program is full of cheeky comedy: the Grinch tries to steal the presents, kids must convince him to give them back, and along the way there are riddles, dance battles and silly contests. Older kids absolutely love the mischievous tone — it’s the first character who talks to them the way they talk to each other.

Then the turn. The heart grows three sizes, the sarcasm drops, and the whole room gets a genuinely warm ending plus the group photo. It works every time, because it’s the story they already know.

A great alternative or warm-up to Santa for groups of school-age kids who are past the sweet-character stage and want something funnier.

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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.

He’s playful, not scary — but the energy and humor are pitched at ages 5+. For under 5 we’d recommend Santa, the bear or Rudolph instead.

Yes — every program ends with the Grinch’s ‘heart growing three sizes’ moment and a group photo. Mischief with a warm ending.

Yes, and it’s a great pairing — the Grinch warms them up, Santa lands the finish. Mention it when booking.

45–60 minutes. Share your schedule when you book.

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