At Zany Janie and Friends (home of World Competitor award winning artist Jane Driscoll) we offer a wide variety of themed parties to help make your party experience more memorable. Here are just a few party theme ideas: " Balloon Adventure Show" "Under The Sea" Mermaid "Construction Workers" "Everyday Hero" "Space Fighter" "Fairyland Gathering" "Teddy Bear Tea" "High School" dance party "Captain Hook" "Pirate Rendezvous" "Princess Playtime " "Pet Shop party" "Luau" or "Hula Monkeys Party" "Glamour Girl" " I Spy Adventure" "Magical Visit" Your party is customized to fit your needs. Described below are some of our theme package ideas. Please call for more information if you don't see your theme choice described. Many of our party packages start at 200.00 Make your private birthday party a deluxe three hour party for an additional 75.00 Do you want extreme face painting or a balloon artist only? We can do that too! Having a Big party? We can supply you with more than one performer. We serve the Quad Cities and surrounding areas of Illinois and Iowa primarily, but we are available World Wide for conventions, shows, and festivals. 309. 797.4379 |
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"Princess Playtime Party" With the use of some magic and fun balloon props Zany Janie or her Fairy Godmother character will lead your courageous princess or heroic prince and friends on a magical story time adventure which includes a game time including some of the following choices: "find the dingle hopper", "don't drop the glass slipper", dance freeze, "Zany Janie says" "Godmother May I", "pass the parcel" "pin the kiss on the toad" and many, more choices. Encourage your guests to wear their royal costumes. Suggested add-on One or more beautiful large balloon decoration princesses pre-made just for your child. |
Jedi Knight Training Camp Zany Janie, or Mr. B will gear up to lead your adventurous guests in their quests to be accepted to serve as full fledged knights. Candidates will perform a series of training games to assess their flexibility, balance, coordination, sensory perception and of course their use of light sabres. Medi-chlorians analyze is included. All participate will receive a certificate of completion. Martial arts apparel (ghi), yoga wear, or exercise outfits are suggested so that guests can move freely. Suggested add-ons Amazing balloon sculptures such as a full sized Jedi Knight, or some large X-wing fighter planes. |
"Toddler Adventure Party" Grab your overalls and straw hat, mermaid costume, or pith helmet, back pack and hiking gear as we go: "down on the Farm", or "under the sea", over the land "discovering dinosaurs" or"deep in the jungle" to explore on a toddler times story adventure. Come to a place where all the magical balloons, songs, games and stories revolve around your chosen theme. All in attendance receive edible prizes, and stamp awards for their participation. May we also suggest these theme ideas: Horton ABC, 123 friends or a lovable Big Red Dog five little monkeys or shall we go on a bear hunt |
Deluxe Pet Shop Party (serves 12 or less children) Imagine a party where all your guest go to the "groomers" to be transformed with face painting magic to look like dogs, cats, birds, mice, rabbits, fish or reptiles. After selecting their new animal name game time will begin. Choices include: "Hey put down that slipper" "Oh' where oh' where has my little dog gone" "Keep away the squeak toy" "Find the bone" treasure hunt "Leaping Lizards" and more. As cake is served "Pet Groomer" Zany Janie will teach her version of Happy "Bird-day". Now doesn't that sound "cat-terrific" and "dog-lightful". Book your party today! We also offer a "Non-Paint' Pet Shop Party for those who want all the fun without the face art. Length of stay up to 2 hours |
Teen or Tweens Party Balloon Adventure So what do you do with a room full of "Tweens" or "Teens" who think face painting and dress-up parties are childish? Zany Janie comes prepared for battle with her arsenal of balloons, pumps, markers, stickers, and other supplies; ready to lead you on a wild balloon adventure. She will teach you and your guests how to make balloon costumes, hats, battle wear and forts. There will be prizes for the most unusual pieces and the best team work. Games for the party will revolve around your theme. Book Now! Order extra balloons and pumps for you and your guests to keep. Party of 20 or less length of stay 2 hours More guests? Call for quote. |
"A Magical Visit with Zany Janie" This party includes a short comedy magic show complete with music and lots of audience participation, songs and cheers. There are prizes for all my helpers. The show stars the bumbling, befuddled Zany Janie and your child as the masterful "junior magician". Zany Janie completes her visit by presenting a celebrated child with a special balloon sculpture just for him or her. Recommended age for magic show 8 and under. Extend the fun add-on one hour of balloon sculpting so that your guests may receive a balloon too. |

Face Painting Party (serves Approx.10 per hour) Artist Zany Janie, will create fun festive, full face or body art for your young adventures. During this party the selection of art offered is widely varied and your "models" will be amazed at the number of choices they can select from or you may chose a theme such as: jungle jam pet shop fairy masks princess tiara hero masks goth art tribal faces and body art wild about strips (animals) fantasy faces (abstracts add-on suggestion: game time "prize" treats provided. |
Balloon Art (serves 16 per hour) Zany Janie, or Mr. B is available to create beautiful, silly, and amazing balloon art for your party. During this party the selection of balloon art offered is widely varied Your guests are sure to be in awe. No one balloon dog or simple swords here! Your honoured guests receives an extra special balloon sculpture. You, the host, will be responsible for the other entertainment at the party. |
"Balloon Adventure show" Zany Janie is an award winning World Competitor in the art of balloon show entertainment So what is a balloon show? Janie creates fun large balloon masks and props to take you and your guests on a magical adventure. Audience suggestions help shape the tales that Janie weaves. To add to the excitement audience members are chosen to act out the zany tales. The show uses magic elements, sound effects, music, improvisation, dance and You. Add an hour or two of balloon twisting so that each of your guests can receive a fun Zany Janie balloon sculpture of their very own. |
After School Special party package Having a small party gathering to celebrate that special preschooler? Well, we would like to serve you. Chose from any toddler adventure party, princess party, pirate party, or magical visit celebration and Zany Janie will offer you a 40.00 saving to perform for up to 10 children. Length of party 1-1/2 hours. Available Mondays, Thursdays or Fridays from the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Black-out dates include President's Day, Thanksgiving break, Winter, Spring, and Summer Break. |
Pirate Rendezvous Adventure Or Fairyland Gathering Zany Janie, Perdy Peg, or another whimsical character will magically transform your young adventurers with face paint to look like a pirate, lost boy, or a fairy. Next the party crew will be lead on an exciting magical treasure hunt, fairy gems hunt or Crocodile hunt as they learn goofy pirate jokes, play games and get sworn in as an official crew mate. Suggested add-ons how about Pre-made balloon sculptures such as swords, wands or fairy wings or crowns will finish off the "Look". Why not add fun balloon decorations such as large palm trees, Fairies, Mermaids, and more. |