Private Party ideas

Planning something special? A private party is your blank canvas — choose your theme, pick your entertainment, and create an unforgettable experience.

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Every great Private Party starts with a spark of inspiration. Discover fresh ideas and expert advice to help you plan with confidence and creativity.

How to Plan a Baby Shower to Welcome a Sweet New Arrival

Welcoming a new baby into the world is an exciting time in every parent's life! A baby shower is the perfect way to celebrate the new addition while helping the moms and dads-to-be gather everything they need. We have some sweet baby shower ideas to help you plan the perfect party.

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A Rainbow of Unique Color Party Ideas

Color theme parties are a trend that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Whether you're throwing a big birthday bash or just a quiet gathering with friends, this simple theme is easy to execute and creates a lot of beautiful photo opportunities. So, choose your colors and get started with these unique color party ideas.

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Special Reasons to Throw a Party This Year

There’s always a good reason to throw a party for your family and friends. Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, promotion, or just because you miss one another — don’t overlook any opportunity to celebrate. We know the idea of party planning can be overwhelming, but that's why we're here! GigSalad has plenty of ideas to help so you don't miss a single special moment.

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9 Special Mother's Day Experiences to Give Instead of Gifts

Rather than scrambling for the perfect Mother's Day gift this year, give the mom in your life something she truly wants — quality time with her favorite people! The gift of an experience will leave her with an amazing day to look back on, rather than another generic gift like jewelry or coffee mugs. We have some great ideas for Mother's Day experience gifts that are all about making memories.

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How to Host a House Concert That Rocks

As social creatures, we naturally gather with friends and family for celebrations, traditions, and shared interests. These gatherings build strong communities, which is why house concerts are becoming more popular. By hosting a house concert, you create an intimate space for music lovers and support DIY singer-songwriters. If you're planning to host, you're doing a great service for performers, and we're here to help.

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Hosting a Private Party
Hosting a private party can be a lot of pressure. A lot of love and careful planning goes into making an event a success, so it's important to start early to get the best of the best. Here are some tips to help you put on the party of the year.
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Engaging Senior Living Activities and Entertainment for All Residents

Planning senior activities that feel lively, meaningful, and fresh can improve quality of life through creating opportunities for deeper connection and fun. With the right mix of movement, creativity, and learning, you can turn any day into a mini celebration. Whether you’re building community, boosting wellness, or simply sprinkling a little extra joy into the week, these ideas offer something for every personality and energy level.

Epic Backyard Party Entertainment Ideas for Every Occasion

There’s something magical about a backyard party — the string lights twinkling overhead, the smell of the grill, the buzz of friendly conversation. Whether you’re planning a casual get-together or a full-blown celebration, the right entertainment can take your backyard event from “pretty fun” to “legendary.” Read on for unique backyard party entertainment ideas, each with engaging options guaranteed to delight your guests and create a memorable experience.

7 Themes for Your Virtual Happy Hour

As we're all practicing social distancing and staying home more than usual, we're also losing out on some much-needed time with our friends and family. Enter virtual happy hours! Following behind the birthday parade trend, these online gatherings are another creative way that the social creatures of our society have found to spend quality time with their favorite people (and adult beverages). We came up with 6 themes for your virtual happy hour with your gal pals, coworkers, family, and anyone else you like to share a glass and a laugh with.

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BonPiper

4.98 (32)
Top Performer
64 Verified bookings

  • Bellville, OH
  • Bagpiper
  • $200 - $500

Mary B. said “Matt was great. Very professional and respectful. Even understood when the location changed due to storm damage at the cemetery. I would absolutely recommend him. ”
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Kinetic Kristen

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
16 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Aerialist
  • $400 and up

Carmen W. said “We really enjoyed the performance. She was great! ”
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Dynamic Entertainment Collective

5.0 (7)
24 Verified bookings

  • Columbus, OH
  • Face Painter
  • $125 and up

Lacie L. said “Both ladies did a wonderful job and made our staff appreciation event extra special for the kiddos! I would highly recommend Dynamic Entertainment Collective for any event! ”
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Joey Lee

1 Verified booking

  • Dublin, OH
  • Comedian
  • Contact for rates

I’m a Comedian who can host, can do 30 minutes of clean or PG-13. I also incorporate in my act Audience participation which is a crowd favorite. I’m unique...

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