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Come to Party Palooza this Sunday! FREE Event! VIP Tickets Available!

Join us on July 28th for the best party in the 'Burgh presented by Macaroni KID & Urban Air

July 22, 2024

Meet with the coolest party and kid-related vendors and food trucks in Pittsburgh to help you plan the perfect birthday party or celebration for your kids, no matter their age or interest. Attend free party planning workshops on a variety of topics including DIY Fringe Wall, How to Host an Inclusive Party, Pinterest Party Tricks, and Perfect Party Snacks. You will find everything you need at this one-stop shop to book your next celebration, including exclusive Macaroni KID VIP "Very Important Party" savings books and amazing giveaways!

Bring the kids to the Grand Ballroom and parking lot at the Crowne Plaza; located at 164 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park on July 28th, 2024 from 1-5 pm to sing and dance with Miss Cassidy, make birthday cards to support children through Beverly's Birthdays, find family fun in the Party Tester Zone, enjoy sweet treats, and more! This will be the ultimate party for EVERYONE to be celebrated!


Admission is free! VIP opportunities are available!

We are excited to announce the following businesses to be in attendance at the expo:

  • Bambini Party for Kids - create unforgettable memories with a party with Bambini Party for Kids! Bambini will be hosting a foam party 
  • Becca Bakes Cookies
  • Blue Ribbon Farms - Did you know that Blue Ribbon Farms can bring a PETTING ZOO to your next party? Don't believe us? Check it out firsthand at the Party Palooza as your kiddos interact with some of their favorite barnyard animals in the parking lot of the Crowne Plaza. 
  • Bombash Botanical Co - Experience the Mobile Maker Lab, onsite in the parking lot of the Crowne Plaza! Speak with Bombash staff about booking a party with the Mobile Maker Lab or in their beautiful Lavender Room. Time slots will be available for booking that day as well for upcoming parties.
  • Boxx My Party - Boxx My Party is your one-stop-shop for eco-friendly kids party themes you don’t have to imagine. We put together the coolest themes, you unbox & style. Each theme boxx is packed with party decor, table essentials and a unique themed craft that can double as a party favor. Get your camera ready!
  • Bubble House 
  • Card My Yard South Hills - Card My Yard's yard card and yard greeting rental service for birthdays, graduation, anniversary, back-to-school, and birth announcements. Check out their display in front of the Crowne Plaza on Sunday, July 28th and book for your next event!
  • CeCe’s Space - is bringing sensory play and creative experiences for kiddos.
  • Cookies by Amber LLC - Stop by Cookies by Amber for some sugar cookies! She will have an assortment of individually wrapped, decorate your own cookie boxes, and paint your own cookies. In addition, she will have (while supplies last) a small batch of dye-free and gluten-free cookies. 
  • Coolie Skoolie Ice Cream - there's no such thing as being too cool for school with Coolie Skoolie Ice Cream being served at your next event! Come find them in the parking lot serving up scoops in their old-fashioned ice cream truck!
  • Covelli Creations - Don't ever miss that once-in-a-lifetime moment again! Sit back, relax, and let Covelli Creations capture all the sweet memories from your celebration for you to enjoy for years to come!
  • Dave & Busters - Maximize fun and minimize effort with a party at Dave & Busters
  • District Bakery PGH
  • DJ Robert John - will have a booth set up with a little music, lights, and GIVEAWAYS for your little ones! Stop by and learn how he can bring entertainment and fun to your child's special day!
  • Dylan's Quest For The Cure - no party is complete without freshly popped popcorn and cotton candy! VIP's can skip the line and enjoy a free bag of popcorn for their VIP Sweet Treat*!
  • Enchanted Experiences - Enjoy Princess Meet & Greets with Cinderella from 1:00 - 3:30 and Rapunzel from 3:30 - 5:00. 
  • FA Climbing & Fitness - Book an unforgettable birthday party for your child that they will be talking about for ages. FA’s two-hour party program includes a fun climbing session in a dedicated area, friendly instructors ready to show your group an awesome experience, plus space in our Community Room to celebrate.
  • Hot Bunz Food Truck - Hot Bunz, gourmet cinnamon bun with warm icings, toppings.  Soft Bavarian Pretzel Sticks with dips.  Iced/hot coffee, iced/hot chocolate, iced/hot tea. Comeandgetchasome! 
  • Jumping Jumperoo
  • Leviathan Sirens - have you ever wanted to see a true water maiden? Now is your chance. Siren Leviia Mermaid will be performing with a splash and available for a photo of a lifetime!
  • Millie's Truck PGH - Millie's Truck will be on site for some of your favorite sweet treats. VIP's can skip the line and enjoy a free scoop of ice cream for their VIP Sweet Treat*!
  • Miss Cassidy Creates - it's time to sing, dance, and get moving with Miss Cassidy Creates. Join Miss Cassidy on the dance floor at the Party Palooza for games and entertainment all day long!
  • Mt. Lebanon Lanes
  • Nautical Bowls - Scoop up some açaí and more with Nautical Bowls Bridgeville to fuel you through the family fun festivities of the day!
  • Navy & Pearls Events
  • Nothing Bundt Cakes
  • Only Mood - visit Only Mood for some preppy party supplies, create DIY sunglasses, get glammed up with at their hair tinsel station, and to make friendship bracelets at their bracelet bar. Before you leave, make sure you get some fresh cotton candy and book this machine for your next party! VIP's can skip the line and enjoy complimentary hair tinsel or glitter makeup for their VIP Body Art and make a friendship bracelet for their VIP Craft*! Parents can enter to win a FREE birthday party package from Only Mood. 
  • Opal Haze Rose Boutique
  • PGH Party Creations
  • Pittsburgh DJ Truck - CANCELLED
  • Rezzanine Esports - A modern arcade located on the second floor of Phoenix Theatres in Bridgeville, PA! Rezzanine Esports is the perfect place to host a birthday party for the gamers in your family!
  • Steel City Mobile Mini Golf - Steel City Mobile Mini Golf is the premiere and original mobile mini golf course in Western Pennsylvania. Our 9 unique miniature golf holes can be the perfect addition to your next event! Let us provide entertainment allowing you and your guests to enjoy hours of Fun! 
  • Sunshine Parties & Play - Looking for the ultimate party solution for soft play? Sunshine Parties & Play will have a Large Ball Pit & Slide at the Party Palooza for your littles to test out and love. This one-stop shop brings the fun AND decor to your next party!
  • Tangled in Crafts by Ashley
  • The Battlegrounds
  • The Candy Cove of Pittsburgh - guests can step right into this confectionary paradise and indulge in a sweet afternoon by filling a bag with candy for only $5. VIP's can skip the line and enjoy a free bag of candy for their VIP Sweet Treat*!
  • The Cheerful Balloon
  • Three Rivers Karting
  • The Mane Squeeze
  • Tippi Toes - Boogie for your Birthday with Tippi Toes. They offer multiple party packages to make any birthday boy or girl feel special!
  • Urban Air - make your kids' birthday party a little more epic at Urban Air Adventure Park. Parents can enter to win a FREE birthday party at Urban Air.
  • Wizard School Birthdays
  • 321 Creative Studios - A brand of companies dedicated to service, success, and smiles!
  • 424 Play Factory
  • stay tuned for more!

*VIP passes include services in the form of 1 Craft, 1 Sweet Treat, and 1 Body Art per pass in addition to access to VIP check-in, lanyard, and birthday bag. VIP passes are limited and will sell out. We encourage purchasing before the event to ensure availability. 

Party Planning Classes:

  • 1:30  DIY Balloon Garland with Kelly Caruso
  • 2:15  Make it Memorable with Navy & Pearls
  • 2:45  DIY Fringe Wall Class with Only Mood
  • 3:30  Unicorn Cupcake Decorating Class with District Bakery

*** all Party Planning Classes are FREE but require registration at the event due to room limit. Classes are first come, first serve. 

Thank you to our generous sponsors for making this event possible: Urban Air, Only Mood, F.A.M.E. by CL, The Cheerful Balloon, 321 Creative Studios, Sunshine Parties & Play, Millie's Truck PGH, Blue Ribbon Farms, Aetna Better Health, and Dave & Busters. 



If you are a vendor interested in attending to promote your birthday party offerings, please fill out this form here.


Registration is NOT required, however, preregistered guests will receive a door prize ticket, swag bags (while supplies last), and the opportunity to provide valuable feedback to shape the event. Register for FREE here and/or RSVP to the Facebook event HERE ⤵️

Don't forget to check out the Macaroni KID South Hills Birthday Party Planning Guide to help you with all your party planning needs!