One of Central Florida's most creative and loved producers of puppet theater, Am-Jam Productions brings its unique stylings to traditional stories, adding fun twists that kids - especially preschoolers - love.

The group also offers the Special Occasions, a one-of-a-kind singing group available for parties and special events.

Am-Jam Productions shows can be seen at a number of local libraries, or contact them to book a production at your location.

Banks Helfrich is a one-of-a-kind entertainer whose popular personas perform at a variety of public events and private functions.

There's Healthy Herb, whose mission is to teach kids about food and fitness in a fun, engaging way and the Co-read-ian Comedian whose demonstrates the importance of reading in a hilariously unique style.

And then there's Helfrich's most popular character, Jiggleman, who performs wacky acrobatics and stunts with giant bouncing balls and, quite frankly, has to be seen to be believed. Check out clips from his performances on the Late Show with David Letterman on the Jiggleman website.

For a dream birthday or special occasion party for girls and boys of all ages, check out Butterfly Dreams.

The company offers all types of theme parties including: Spa, Butterfly Dreams, Princess, Prince, Pirates, Glamour, Girly, Cooking, Stuff-a-Bear, Work Out, Face Painting, Character visits, and more.

Call for more information, current rates, and to book a party.

A birthday clown for all ages, Miss B Haven creates a festive atmosphere everywhere she goes.

Party packages includes one and a half hours of time with Miss B Haven and lots of activities, including balloon sculpting, bubbles, face painting, games, and more.

The company even offers party planning services for a completely hassle free event.

Crafty Celebrations provides creative learning and age appropriate crafting projects for birthday parties, school groups, and community programs.

A party coordinator brings everything you need for an 1 1/2 hour long party at your home or place of celebration. All crafting materials and instruction are provided, as is the set-up and clean-up. Each child takes home a completed project.

Randy Crain's magic shows encompass high energy, bright colors, fantastic musical routines, amazing sleight of hand, and plenty of audience participation.

In addition to appearing at a number of area restaurants and attractions, Randy also travels throughout the Central Florida area performing for schools, groups, and private parties.

Crain Entertainment offers various birthday party packages, all of which include at least 30 minutes of magic plus balloon sculptures. The birthday boy or girl gets to be part of the show, assisting Randy with tricks and even helping to produce Dwight, the magical (live!) rabbit. Upgraded packages can include a professional magic kit for the birthday child, filled treat bags, pinatas, face painting, and an amazing illusion in which the birthday child floats in the air. Visit the website for complete package information, including current rates.

Randy also offers private magic lessons for kids ages seven and older.

Dr. Cardoo is a Family-Friendly Island Magic Man available for trade show, special events, and tropically themed parties.

With a bag of tricks, some slight of hand magic, and a great costume, the doctor offers great entertainment and photo opportunities for your event.

Dr. Cardoo also performs at Universal Studios' Royal Pacfic Resort in the Islands Restaurant and Jake's Bar every Wednesday from 6pm-10pm.

Want to throw a birthday party where all you need to bring are the kids? Then Events By Design is the party planning service to call.

This unique party service offers their own fully themed and decorated party rooms, as well as complete event management including party planning, set up, and clean up. Choose from fun spaces like the Enchanted Forest and Royal Castle Room, or work with the team to choose an exciting off-site location.

All-inclusive two-hour party packages cost $391 and up. Parties include choice of themed party, a themed character, popcorn machine, games, all party supplies, a themed birthday cake, pizza and drinks, gift packs for guests, and more.

Events by Design also offers additional party entertainment like DJ's, live bands, ballerinas, cartoonists, and more. Call the office for current pricing.

Face Fantastic can transform birthday boys and girls into glamorous princesses, beautiful butterflies, fierce tigers, or one of many other fantastical designs.

The face painting pros travel to a parent's choice of destination and supply lots of glitter, chairs, a table, and the choice of face painting, airbrush temporary tattoos, and glitter tattoos. The team can paint approximately 12 faces per hour and parties should be located in a shady outside area or an indoor space.

Book in advance; call for current rates and availability.

Facepainting by Renette provides facepainting and children's parties all over Orlando and surrounding cities.

With more than nine years of experience with facepainting, Renette uses only the best non-toxic, water-based makeup and each face takes less than five minutes to create - a blessing in disguise for any parent hosting a toddler birthday party!

Giggle Clicks offers computer technology and educational enrichment classes for kids ages 2-1/2 to 7, powered by Imagine Tomorrow Computer Classes for Kids.

Birthday party programs are also available.

God's Little Giggles offers family-themed entertainment suitable for birthday parties, school events, and corporate or church functions.

The team provides full theme parties (including Under the Sea, Fun with Food, The Crazy Science Guy, Mermaid Parties, Super Heros, Arabian Nights, Disco Fever, and more) in addition to face painting services.

A Basic Princess or Prince Package includes a princess crown, wand, jewelry and dress up shoes (or knights breastplate or shield and sword), entertainment provided by a lovely princess or dashing knight, a face painter to transform guests 18 months and older into unicorns, knights, fairies, and more with the aid of a trusty brush and safe, natural face paints.

Classes: God's Little Giggles also provides classes ranging from preschool arts & crafts to beginning face painting for adults. All classes are conducted at the parent's choice of location and class sizes can range from one to 20 children; the cost of supplies is included in the fee.

Call for more information or to book a party.

Hannie The Clown will travel throughout the Orlando area to entertain your kids both young and old with face painting, balloon animals, art parties, or an interactive puppet show.

Just pick a package and choose from one of many characters like Dora, Mother Goose, Strawberry Shortcake, or a good old fashioned clown. Then you'll pick from the type of party you want.

The Traditional Hannie Show includes face painting, balloon animals, magic show, game with prizes, and goodie bags. Other choices include a Carnival Party, Art Party, Pirate Party, and more.

The Tea Party is a local favorite. Hannie brings all of the costumes and the china, and will also give a little history about drinking tea. This party is filled with all sorts of fun activities for your kids.

Party packages start at $165 and a deposit is required to book a party.

Children's birthday parties should be fun and memorable, and that's where Jimmy Vee's Awesome Events comes in.

Featured on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jungle Jimmy offers a wide range of party entertainment packages. All shows are custom, so the cost varies.

Jungle Jimmy and the Zoo Crew is a fast-paced, interactive, jungle-themed adventure show designed to keep birthday party guests "in" the action. Kids become the "stars of the show" during the clowning around and participate in magic and other activities. Special puppet characters - Donnie the Ditto Bird, Chico "The Mind Reader," and Cake-E-Doodle - also make an appearance during many of the shows.

The two most popular packages are the Ultimate Jungle Adventure and the Standard Jungle Party Package, both of which are highly interactive birthday party shows that feature comedy, magic, ventriloquism, and a free "Magic Mystery Dollar Bill" for each child.

Visit the website to see a selection of party supplies and inflatables, or to fill out an inquiry form to reserve a party.

Mad Science is a leading provider of hands-on science experiences for kids throughout all of Brevard County.

These entertainers offer birthday parties at your choice of location, science shows, after school programs, summer camps, corporate events, science booths, and in-class workshops. The Mad Scientist's goal is to spark imaginative science learning by providing fun and engaging science activities.

Mad Science serves all of Brevard County.

Mad Science is a leading provider of hands-on science experiences for kids.

These entertainers offer birthday parties at your choice of location, science shows, after school programs, summer camps, corporate events, science booths, and in-class workshops. The Mad Scientist's goal is to spark imaginative science learning by providing fun and engaging science activities.

Owned by a former Mrs. America, Masquerades and Fairytales definitely knows how to throw themed Birthday Parties for girls ages two to 12.

Party themes include Fairytale Princess - where guests play in a fully decorated party room with a ten foot tall Castle Set, dress up in a ball gown or knight's costume, and then participate in storytelling and activities - Diva Dance Party, Mermaid, Pirate, and Slumber Party. Masquerades and Fairytales also offers at-home parties.

All in-store packages include up to 12 guests, themed party rooms, party hostess, set up and clean up, paper products, activities, and more. Parents need to supply a birthday cake and drinks. Favor packages are available for an additional cost.

MicheLee Puppets is a unique educational theater organization that uses puppets to teach children about tough subjects such as divorce, literacy, disabilities, sexual assault, obesity, and more.

The group appears at schools, hospitals, local fairs and festivals and other venues. They also create one-of-a-kind stage shows, videos, and more for organizations that are interested in reaching children through theater and puppetry.

Orlando-based face painter Miss Harriet provides face painting services for a variety of events including birthday parties, community events, open houses, business and corporate events, trade shows, grand openings, and more.

Richard Peeples, aka Mr. Richard, truly is the cure for syrupy-sweet, saccharine children's music. His highly infective brand of singing and storytelling makes him one of the hottest entertainment acts in the area.

He has released two albums and performs at area schools, book stores, and parties. Call or email for more information.

Great parties - for the young and old - are defined by great entertainment. Once Upon a Time Events travels all over Central Florida to bring smiles to children's faces with its unique entertainers.

Parents can choose from a number of party packages, including:

Cotton Candy the Clown: Cotton Candy arrives at the party location amd hosts games, crafts, and a magical birthday show. Each party-goer receives a face painting, a balloon sculpture, a craft, prize, and more.

Princess, Fairytale, or Pirate Party: Parties are conducted in the location of choice and include a host - Princess T - and all children receive a face painting, balloons, craft time, games, story time or magic show, and a crowning ceremony.

Ultimate Princess Dress-up & Tea Party: This two-hour party is coordinated by Princess T and a helper and features dress-up time with gowns and accessories, hair and make-up, craft time, story time, a princess parade fashion show, and a tea party.

Glamour Workshops and Parties: This hands-on traveling glamour girl's workshop is tailored to "tween" girls between the ages of seven and 12 years old. The workshop offers girls a moral approach to beauty through an interactive glittery glam makeover and character lesson.

Additional parties are also available. See the website for a full listing of packages.

A non-refundable deposit is required to book a party package.

Party Pals entertainment group brings a "mini" theatre - complete with a character, props, and more - to party locations in Central Florida.

Packages include a variety of storylines, such as the Fairy Princess Crowning Gala, the Silly Clown Show, Positively Puppets, and the SwashBuckling Pirate Adventure.

The CEO of Party Pals, Kimberly Rhoades, has entertained little ones for many years in a variety of venues from touring the Pacific Northwest as an actor, puppet master, and puppeteer, to professional clowning, and most recently as a character performer at one of Orlando's largest theme park resorts.

Throw a party without doing a thing. With Perfect Little Parties by Jen, parents can choose from packages that offer everything including custom invitations, dress-up costumes, crafts, activities, tea party snacks, goodie bags, pictures, and more.

Themed parties include Princess Tea, Glamour, Rock Star, Dress-up Tea, Scrapbook, Fairy Tea, Pajama Parties, Spa, and more.

Party add-ons - like pinatas and meals - are also available.

Call or visit the website for more information and to book a date.

A one-stop shop for all your party needs, Perfect Occasions offers party supplies, catering, rentals, and even an in-house DJ for your party.

If you need help with your event, let their event planning team take care of the details, or have them cater your party.

The team at Reptiles Revealed brings their passion for teaching and love of reptiles to the birthday party circuit.

Several animals that kids can see, touch, and even hold are introduced to partiers by a certified teacher - making the program as educational as it is entertaining.

Richard the Adequate (aka Rick Waddington) specializes in close-up sleight-of-hand, cards, coins, levitation, and comedy.

The Vagabond Troupe is a full service talent and entertainment agency that specializes in atmophere actors and variety entertainment for special events and parties.

All of the acts have backgrounds at Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, or other Central Florida attractions.

Performers include Captain Jack Sparrow (from Pirates of the Caribbean), acrobats, caricature artists, face painters, jugglers, clowns, and more. The website offers hundreds of pictures of performers and a long list from which to choose the perfect entertainer.

This Old Man, otherwise known as Bill Tripp, performs traditional children's music via his vocal talent and on the acoustic guitar.

Families can experience This Old Man's music during a number of free concerts in area parks and he is also available for birthday parties and events. Visit the website for a current performance schedule.

Westpuppets is a mobile marionette puppet theater that performs at schools, libraries, churches, festivals, charity events, and birthday and other private parties.

Performances include a 30- to 45-minute show, plus a customizable segment that could include singalongs, a discussion on puppet construction, backstage tour, interactive lesson on the show's theme, or a hands-on puppet demo that lets kids try their hand at puppeteering. Same-day repeat shows are available at a discounted rate.

DVDs of select shows are available for purchase. Charities and churches can receive discounted rates; call for details. Be sure to book ahead to secure your date.

What Dream Are Made Of provides themed birthday party packages that entail pretty much everything except the guests.

Parties are held at the parent's choice of location and kids can choose from one of many party themes including Pretty Princess Tea Party, Yo-Ho-Ho Pirate, Stuff-a-friend, Super Agent Adventure, Luau Fun, Be a Super Hero, and Pamper Me Spa Party.

All parties include a party hostess, complete set-up and take-down, personalized invitations, paper goods, cupcakes and drinks, and activities and special decorations based on the theme.

Theme parties are normally capped at 26 people, including the guest of honor, and outfits and themes are available for boys and girls. Each party takes approximately 1 1/2 hours.

Visit the website for a full description of each party and to reserve a date.