— Words from the grown-ups

Parent Reviews.

Honest words from Chicago moms and dads after their kids' birthdays, bubble shows, princess teas, superhero visits and holiday parties with the SOVA team. Every review is from a real family party — no weddings, no corporate, just kids' celebrations.

Parent Rating

4.9

Based on 312 verified parent reviews

5 94%
4 5%
3 1%
2 0%
1 0%

100%

On-time arrival

100%

Kid-approved fun

98%

Would rebook

Google Reviews.

Maryna Motyka

4 reviews

a year ago

Thank you for the fun time for the kids at our birthday party! They had a lot of fun and asked when Hello Kitty would come again)

Віталій Пасяка

1 review

a year ago

My kid had the best time playing with Stitch, I recommend you guys to book them

Zahar Sova

1 review

2 years ago

The most responsible and the best event I know, my birthday was very cool with them.

Sofia Kukherivska

1 review

a year ago

I love the activities and games for the kids. The best!!!

KBN USA

3 reviews

2 years ago

Recommended 👍 the best in their work

Альона Іванівна

1 review

a year ago

We ordered a Minecraft hero for our son's birthday party, all the kids liked it and our son was just delighted.

Mariya Doskochynska

6 reviews

a year ago

Patron the dog made our little son happy, he liked everything, he was delighted! I recommend!

Ivanna Grymalyuk

2 reviews

a year ago

— Most relevant reviews

Real parties. Real parents.

Jules T.

Mom of three · Lakeview

Best part: when kids opened them weeks later they still smelled exactly the same. Quality.

"Best part: when kids opened them weeks later they still smelled exactly the same. Quality."

Mark D.

Dad · West Loop

Strong supervision, calm pace, beautiful results.

"Strong supervision, calm pace, beautiful results. My 8-year-old felt like a grown-up artisan."

Lena S.

Mom · Bucktown

These candles ended up in every relative’s house as gifts.

"These candles ended up in every relative's house as gifts. The kids were so proud."

Ines T.

Mom · Ravenswood

Worth it just for the photos.

"Worth it just for the photos. Our living room turned into a snow globe of confetti."

Ben K.

Dad · Avondale

Twelve kids, twelve melted faces.

"Twelve kids, twelve melted faces. The cleanup crew was as professional as the performers."

Sarah M.

Mom · Wrigleyville

My five-year-old still asks when the ‘paper rain’ is coming back.

"My five-year-old still asks when the 'paper rain' is coming back. Total magic, zero mess for us."

Maya R.

Mom of two · Wicker Park

Such a clever alternative to face paint — easier on shy kids, equally magical results.

"Such a clever alternative to face paint — easier on shy kids, equally magical results."

Tom & Lia

Parents · Wrigleyville

Worth every penny.

"Worth every penny. Seamless from quote to cleanup. We've already rebooked for next year."

— Frequently asked

Everything parents ask.

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We recommend booking around a week ahead, but we can often pull an event together on short notice — even for the very next day. Just reach out and we’ll check our team’s availability.

Yes — every SOVA entertainer passes a thorough background check, completes child-safety training, and is fully insured. We're also licensed to perform across Chicago and the suburbs.

Any age — from toddlers and kids to teens, and adults too. There are no age limits: we design a custom program for every client, whether it’s a children’s birthday, a family celebration or a grown-up party.

We cover all of Chicago plus suburbs within a 40-mile radius (Evanston, Oak Park, Naperville, Schaumburg, and more). A small travel fee applies beyond city limits.

Every event is quoted individually based on duration, number of entertainers, theme and add-ons. Packages start from $200 with no strict minimum — we build the program around each client and send a clear, all-in quote within 24 hours.

Absolutely — that's our specialty. Tell us your child's favorite character, color, or interest, and we'll build everything from costumes to props around it.

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