It's Not To Late To Make This New Year's A PARTY!

Friends of PartyWorks it's not to late to book your New Year's parties with us!  We have many interactive  things to help you and your clients ring in the new year.  

Weather it be table games!  Air hockey, foos ball, shuffle board and more.....  we have it!
Our Horse racing - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpP4tibk_kc - Horses can be customized to any "theme."  Maybe you still have a holiday party to host.....we can have reindeer races!  The photo booth and new flip book are always a great way to remember the night!  Both options STILL available for December 31st. 
 - PLUS if you book this year for am event in 2013 we'll take $200 off the list price.
 
Entertainers, casino tables, DJ's and games and palm readers, "what does your 2013 year hold?"  Our palm readers will answer that for you!

Enlarge your party with our Giant Checkers, Giant Operation and a GIANT Twister board. 

Many themes and possibilities!  Large or small we have options for you and your clients.  Whether an adult's party or teen event we are here to cater to you and your guest's!

Please email me for more information on any of our interactive entertainment.  Plus check the web site for other fun ideas. 

http://youtu.be/Tbr15g0vlc8

Annual Halloween Extravaganza

Greater Portland Bible Church

Halloween Night - October 31, 2012

2374 SW Vermont Street

 Portland, Or. 97219

Annual Halloween Extravaganza

We could call it a carnival but that name doesn't fully embody the total awesomeness of this annual event. 

Giant inflatables that reach to the ceiling!

Free games and prizes at every turn!

More candy than your stomach can handle in one night!

It’s no wonder kids ask to come to the Extravaganza rather than go trick-or-treating. Parents love it because it’s warm, free, and safe for their children to enjoy. 

This event runs from 6 pm-8 pm.

To help their big "To Do" they are accepting donated bottled water , single serving bags of chips, juice boxes or candy. You can even volunteer your services and help with security for the children, working a carnival booth , serving popcorn, cotton candy or pronto pups to their guests. 

Sign-ups will begin in October in the lobby on Sunday's or e-mail Diane Dodge @email Diane if you have questions. All people are invited.

for more pictures visit:

PDX Church Halloween Event

Children's Party Locations

Inside Candyland

Inflatable Home Party VS Inflatable Facility Party

If you have ever thought about renting an inflatable game for a child's party, chances are you have come across one of the indoor inflatable arenas that have recently popped up.
Why choose an Inflatable Home Party over going to a Arena?

1. You choose location. You control what setting you would like to have for your party. At home, at a favorite park, at a community center, at a friend or relatives home. Home is a safe environment to have fun, especially for younger children where the loud noise and bustling activity isn't overwhelming.
2. You choose food, beverage and snacks. You control what your children eat. Many times children's party facilities offer just pizza and a non-juice artificial drink.Many times over-priced cake and sweet drinks end up untouched or spilled in the commotion of an arena and the limited time at the table.
3. You choose the time and date. You control how long you want the party to last. 2 hours, 8 hours, 24 hours, the price is the same. You control the date. No date restrictions. Equipment is available anytime, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you are inviting families this can be a more cost-effective approach that allows siblings and parents to be included without breaking the bank.
4. You choose your budget. You control how much to spend on equipment  food, goody bags, extras, decorations. Children's party facilities usually have pre-made packages you have to adhere to.  A home party allows grandma to bring the cupcakes and dad to showoff his Bar-B-Que talent.
5. You choose the size of the party. You have total control on the amount of people to invite. Whether it is 10 or 100, if you have the space, you decide. If you have people RSVP at the last minute, there's room for them. Facilities have minimums and maximums- some as low as 25 guests. They need a head count in advance and may not allow changes close to the party date.
6. Last minute party? You have options! Book the day before your event if you need to. There will always be something available that you and your guests will love. Facilities are many times booked well in advance.
7. Privacy. You control the privacy of your party. You decide who attends. Facilities may have more than one party at a time or have open play time when your party is scheduled. This can be really stressful on you trying to keep track of everyone and your guests as they run around looking for each other.
8. Bonus: At home you control the pace and focus of the party. Your little birthday girl (or boy)won't get left behind as her guests run off without her in the noisy arena. If you have ever seen this happen it's heart breaking.

Kids Inflatables and Bounce Houses 

The choice is yours. Choosing Portland PartyWorks is choosing options, value, service and most of all FUN!!!

Portland PartyWorks Sponsors Portland Sunday Parkways

PartyWorks Sponsors Portland Sunday Parkways

This year's Sunday Parkways kickoff is at 11:00 am on Mother's Day, May 13, 2012. The 8-mile loop has activities for young and old from one end of the loop to the other. See the map below for details and exact times. Look for Portland PartyWorks Inflatable Bounce Houses, Rock Walls and More on all the Parkways throughout the summer.Portland PartyWorks is thrilled to be a Donor of this city-wide activity that gets neighbors meeting each other and outside enjoying the beauty of their streets and parks. Walk, ride, bike, roll, run or find your own transportation to share in the events that include concerts, free bike repair, food and exhibits.
PartyWorks believes in giving back to the community. We also support charitable causes and provide special package pricing for your non-profit fundraising or school events. Our goal is to partner with as many non-profit organizations as we can to help them be as successful as possible. We know the enormous effort it takes to pull off a winning fund-raiser and our inflatables are sure to increase the activity and fun level.
We have even added a events calendar to our website to help promote your events. Visit our Calendar to submit a request to be added. 
Give us a call if we can help you.

Back-To-School Bashes That Break The Ice and Don't Break the Budget

Lower Columbia College 2011 Back-To-School Bash
Bill Wagner / The Daily News

Student Vice President Teakre Vest, 17, launches a flying leap to subdue a fellow sumo wrestler, college Public Relations Director Dimitrius Marith, 18, Thursday at Lower Columbia College. Officiating is Scott Gumm of Portland Party Works, whose company rented the inflatable costumes and arena to the group. The pseudo-sumo wrestling event was part of a two-day welcome of students at LCC that included free food (elephant ears and shaved ice), music and games in the college's grassy quad this week.

Sumo Wrestling Suits as well as other interactive activities are as popular at high school and elementary school Welcome Back Parties as they are for the college crowds. Activities that encourage crowd participation like our Sumo Suits, Inflatable Rock Walls, Laser Tag  and Human Orb Balls are the perfect environment for students to mingle and make new friends.

Inflatable Laser Tag

The common goal of these events (regardless of age) is to offer a fun-filled, anxiety-free environment for new students to integrate with returning students and get familiar with their environment. It is also mentally helps close the door on the leisurely fun of summer and allows students to refocus their attention on school. 

PartyWorks has been helping students return to school in memorable style all over Oregon, Washington and Idaho for over 20 years.  We can help with planning, organizing, and staffing your Welcome Back Bash. We are not just another vendor, we strive to be a valued partner, ensuring your event is successful and leaving your students with happy memories for years to come. We offer a “Best Price Guarantee” when you are shopping for your event. 

A few of the things to consider:

• What is/are the goals for your event?
• How will this event relay your schools values?
• Is the event for ALL students or New students only?
• How will this event be funded?
• Will you include an orientation session and school tours?
• Where will the event take place? (this helps determine activities)
• How will you staff your event? (students, teachers, parents)
• How will you handle food? (Snacks, a meal or ice cream social?)



Catered Buffet or Pizza Party

• How will you measure success?

This is one of those events where detailed pre-planning is crucial for success. With so many different things happening at the same time it is easy to get overwhelmed and overrun. Depending on a fully insured vendor with experienced staff and equipment to handle any situation will save you both time and money. A good event planner generally has access to discounts not available to the public. Trained to recognize and prevent potentials for disaster, their past experience gives you "event success insurance". 


Here are some reviews from other schools we've worked with:
"Your crew arrived on time, was extremely helpful and friendly, and was crucial to making our event a success. In addition, the large crowds surrounding each attraction demonstrated that the participants thoroughly enjoyed the services provided by your company. I look forward to working with you again!" 

~ University of Oregon

"We wanted to write and thank you for your support of our first college Bowl event! It is always such a pleasure to use your products, as well as recommend you to others. The mix of games, personnel and enthusiasm helped to make our first Interactive Fan Fair a success.!" 

~ College Bowl Game Production

"On behalf of St. Luke's, I look forward to working with you on "Abracadabra Kid For A Night" and many more events to come"
~St Luke's

Who Is Portland PartyWorks & What Do We Do?

Welcome to the beginning of the Portland PartyWorks Blog.  

With our giant inflatable slides, mechanical bulls ,bounce houses, carnival midways games ,and dunk tanks we are not your everyday party rental company.

Our event planners have been working all over the northwest helping plan corporate events, birthday parties, casino nights, team building activities, company picnics, fundraising events and all-night graduation parties. We specialize in interactive fun for all ages and have been creating unforgettable events since 1988. Portland PartyWorks is pleased to say event planners from the Portland Trail Blazers, Intel, ESPN, University of Oregon,  Mid-Columbia Medical Center and hundreds of churches; have all trusted Portland Party Works with their special events.

Incorporating inflatable interactive fun into your event is extremely exciting and adds an extra element of surprise for your guests. It does however require additional planning to guarantee no logistical surprises on the big day. Your PartyWorks event planner will help you to select the perfect activities for your event, taking into account the age of your attendees, the venue limitations, set up and tear down time requirements, and of course your events theme.

Working with us allows you to enjoy your event knowing that you are working with experts in the field of interactive fun.