About Portland PartyWorks


In the 20 years that PartyWorks has been in business, we've developed systems, knowledge and relationships that make us a leader in the entertainment industry. It is our desire to share that experience with you and to bring our cutting edge concepts to your events!



We are here to share some tips on producing successful events along with some time-tested facts about party planning. We're also going to throw in a funny story from time to time because we're serious about fun!

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Backyard Olympics & Olympic Ideas

Velcro Obstacle Courses & Olympic Awards Ceremonies


Velcro Olympics

Get The Medals Ready, & Let The Games Begin

These inflatable activities won't stay in the warehouse long so if you are thinking of adding an Olympic Event to your party this month don't wait too long. 

Award Ceremony

Have a little fun at your Backyard Olympics and have a real Awards Ceremony. Present the medals on  a 3-tiered platform while playing The Star Spangled Banner.(YouTube Video).
The platform can be as simple as the steps to your front door, or as elaborate as your talents (and time allow). 
The Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals can be bought at a party store, or you can make your own. All you need is some red white and blue ribbon and 3 homemade medals for each event. Attaching the medal to the ribbon will be dependent upon the material you chose to create the medals with. Here are a few ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Cookies make great medals. No one will care where they placed with Red, White, & Blue M&M Cookies. If you visit a craft store there are any number of mediums to pick from including  balsa wood and Styrofoam. If your team likes to be part of the fun, let kids design their own. Have coloring book Olympic medals printed out from the internet and let the designing begin.

The Olympic Games

Full of tunnels and tubes and covered in Velcro the Velcro Olympic Race is great for everyone ages 10 and up. Just make sure the kids all get a turn before the grown-ups find out how fun it is. Velcro Up everyone! Are you looking for a Team Olympic Sport, don't worry we got you covered. From Inflatable Hoops to Nerf Wars your sport is our command. If we haven't covered your Olympic game of choice, we have an entire selection of obstacle courses and many more inflatable sports on our site.

ENJOY YOUR GAMES!

Star Spangled Banner Video From YouTube

Saturday, July 14, 2012

Monkey Safari Bounce House Retires

Monkey Safari Retired this Month.

Bounced Out?

 Monkey Safari Bouncer Says Good-Bye 

A long time friend, and excellent employee we will all miss Monkey Safari Bouncer for his silly looks and trouble-making ways. He was always a big hit with the under-3 crowd, and when he was younger he spent very little time sitting on the shelf in the PartyWorks Warehouse.  

At his going-away party last week Monkey was overheard saying "I am looking forward to this new adventure, I hope they have plenty of bananas." 
We will always remember his signature 'head-scratch' and banana happy self.

Wondering Who Will Replace Monkey Safari?

Fear Not! Meet Silly Monkey:
SILLY MONKEY BOUNCE HOUSE STEPS UP
Some of the other Bouncers in the warehouse are ready to step up to fill the the vacant prints left by Monkey. You can find the links to these replacement suggestions at the bottom of this blog. and on the Monkeys Page. 
JUNGLE ISLAND COMBO
We really do have some excellent alternatives for you to choose from. The Silly Monkey Bouncer in the picture above is ready to bring the laughter. Below  the Jungle Island combo brings Safari to a whole new level. 

Or feel free to jump back to the homepage and view our entire library of bounce houses. inflatable slides and other activities. 



Still not sure? Give us a call, we are glad to help any way we can. 

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

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.