Chanel Hoole
Party planning editor at Yombu
Guides by Chanel Hoole
What to Do When Nobody Responds to Your Party Invites
As ridiculous as it sometimes feels, even children have busy weekend schedules these days. If you’ve sent out an invitation and gotten little to no feedback, I feel you.
NYC’s Hottest Trends in Kids Party Entertainment
Kids’ birthdays have gotten a glam upgrade since I was a child. Why not give the children an absolutely epic experience, with amazing photos to boot that they can look back on when they’re older?
Easy Face Painting Ideas for Kids: Best and Worst Paints
Get ready to unleash your inner artist and transform your little ones into their favorite characters with our easy face-painting ideas for kids!
What to Wear to a Kids Birthday Party: Dos and Don’ts
The fashion rules at a kid’s birthday party are certainly different from your regular Friday or Saturday night party with your friends.
Kids Party Games for All Group Sizes
Have you ever tried a board game on a large group of children, only to have it crash and burn? What is the best way to keep children entertained at a party?
How To Plan A Fantastic Beasts Themed Party
Let’s take you back to the 1920s with these ideas on How To Throw A Fantastic Beasts Themed Party which includes the Party decor, balloon arch, Birthday cake and newspaper party invites.
How To Plan a Harry Potter Themed Party
The endlessly famous series by JK Rowling has been a trend since, well, what seems like forever. Now you can transform you little ones Birthday Bash by setting them up with a wonderful Hogwarts party of their own.
How To Plan a Burberry Themed Birthday Party
The iconic Burberry is up and ready to take center stage once again! Welcome back to the third installment in our series of How-To guides on throwing fabulous designer-themed parties.
How To Plan a Hermès Themed Party
It’s round two of our glamorous high-end How-To series, where we show you how to throw designer parties. The next fashion force? None other than Hermès – our personal favorite, if we’re honest. You bet!
How To Plan an Yves Saint Laurent Party
Welcome to the first post in a new exciting series of How-To party articles that will show you how to turn your ordinary kids party into a high-end designer event.
By Chanel Hoole
Stores Like Party City: Where to Shop in 2026
The chain closed, the search bar didn't. What happened to Party City, the five kinds of shop that replaced it, and how to work out which one your party actually needs.
Fantasy Party Ideas for Kids in New York
Knights, dragons, fairies and wizards — the costumes, crafts, real NYC outings and character performers that make a fantasy-themed kids party feel genuinely magical.
How to Plan a Birthday Party in Central Park
The permit rules, the best lawns for kids, what you can and can't bring, and the entertainment that actually works outdoors — a complete guide to throwing a birthday party in Central Park.
The 5 Best Parks in New York for Kids Parties
One great party park in each borough — where the playgrounds, picnic areas and barbecue pits actually are, and what the permit rules mean for a birthday with twenty guests.
Things to Do in Little Havana With Kids
Domino Park, the Walk of Fame, guava ice cream and a riverfront playground — a family's guide to Little Havana, plus how to throw a kids party Miami-style.
How to Plan a Spiderman Party Kids Will Remember
Web decor, target-practice games, the food, the cake, the favor bags and the big red-and-blue entrance — a full plan for a spider-hero birthday that runs itself.
How to Plan a TikTok-Themed Party for Kids
Ring lights, neon, a filming corner and a dance-challenge bracket — how to throw a creator-themed party that feels genuinely cool, plus the privacy rules worth setting first.
How to Plan a Paddington Bear Themed Party
Marmalade sandwiches, a blue duffle coat at the door and a backyard tea party with proper manners — a gentle, charming theme that suits the youngest guests beautifully.
How to Plan a Race Car Themed Party
Checkered flags, a pit-crew tire-change relay, a start line taped down the hallway and a cake with skid marks on it — the full plan for a race day birthday.
How to Throw a Willy Wonka Themed Kids Party
Golden ticket invitations, a candy bar that doubles as the decor, a factory tour with five rooms and a taste test nobody forgets — the full chocolate-factory plan.
How to Throw an Epic Fortnite Themed Party
A battle royale run in the backyard — nerf zones, a shrinking storm circle, a dance-emote contest and a llama piñata. Plus honest guidance on ages and ground rules.
Yombu vs The Bash: Two Ways to Book an Entertainer
The Bash (formerly GigMasters) pairs annual vendor memberships with quote-based booking. How its model compares with Yombu's upfront prices and confirmed availability — for parents and performers.
Yombu vs Bark: What Parents Should Know
Bark sells your request to providers as a lead — they pay credits just to contact you. Here's what that means for the replies you get, and how Yombu's confirmed-availability booking compares.
Yombu vs GigSalad: Which Is Better for Kids Parties?
GigSalad is a quote marketplace: you post a request, vendors send quotes, you chase the details. Here's how its model and fees compare with Yombu's confirmed-availability booking — for parents and for entertainers.
The Complete Guide to Kids Party Entertainment
From balloon modeling to bounce houses, magic shows to scavenger hunts — the only rundown you need to plan the entertainment for a children's party that actually lands.
Fun & Active Kids Party Entertainment in New York
Sports parties, trampoline parks, go-karting, beach volleyball and tennis — the best high-energy birthday party venues across New York for kids who can't sit still.
The Ultimate Guide to Kids Magic Shows
How much a kids magician costs, how long the show should run, where to find a great one, plus easy tricks to teach at home. Everything you need before you book.
Princess Party Entertainers: Everything to Know
How to find a brilliant princess performer, the activities that work best by age, making a magical entrance, and the rules around character names. Your full princess playbook.
Kids Party Characters: Bringing the Magic
Where to find the right character performer, how to read their reviews, costumes and mascots explained, and how to plan the perfect character visit for your child's party.
Princess Parties & Tea Parties in New York
Princess performers, a real princess tea party in a grand hotel or a whimsical café, tiara-making and the most magical venues — how to throw a princess party in New York.
Mermaid & Ocean-Themed Parties in New York
Shell invitations, a sea-glass carousel, a real aquarium sleepover and mermaid swim lessons — how to throw an unforgettable under-the-sea party in New York.
Kids Birthday Entertainment Ideas in New York
Bubble shows, puppet theater, a mobile spa bus, mad-scientist labs and vetted entertainers on demand — the most original kids birthday entertainment ideas in New York.
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