Neon / Glow
UV light, white dress codes, LED performers and a dance floor that does the décor. The highest energy-per-dollar theme for younger corporate…
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Social & Family · how to plan in Toronto & the GTA
Birthdays, showers, reunions and every celebration at home or out.
1st BirthdaysAges 2–4Ages 5–8Ages 9–12Anniversaries & Vow RenewalsBaby Showers & Gender RevealsBachelor & Bachelorette PartiesBridal ShowersCelebrations of LifeEngagement PartiesFamily ReunionsGraduations & PromsHoliday House PartiesHousewarmings & Backyard PartiesKids' BirthdaysMilestone BirthdaysRetirementsTeen Parties & Sweet Sixteens
Everything on EventPlans.ca for Social & Family: planning guides, ideas, lessons from the free Academy and the vendors who work these events in Toronto and the GTA.
Where to start
- Set the budget with the budget calculator (it shows HST and contingency).
- Build the dates backwards with the timeline generator.
- Shortlist rooms in the venue directory and acts with the entertainment finder.
- Run the day from a run of show.
Circus & Carnival
Red-and-white stripes, popcorn, a ringmaster MC and real circus acts. Works for family days, product launches and summer company picnics.
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Gatsby / 1920s
Art deco gold and black, jazz, champagne towers and a dress code people enjoy following. The most-booked corporate gala theme in the…
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Kids’ Birthdays
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How to plan a kids' birthday party in Toronto and the GTA by age (1st, 2–4, 5–8, 9–12): venues, entertainers, typical costs,…
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50 kids’ birthday party ideas in Toronto
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Hiring a birthday party magician in Toronto: what to expect and what it costs
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Comedy magic and illusions that turn a 30th, 40th, 50th or retirement party into the celebration everyone talks about.
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Hiring a private party magician in Toronto: what to expect and what it costs
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Close-up and stage magic for birthdays, anniversaries and house parties across Toronto, built around your guest of honour.
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