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A Most Unfortunate Event
This is a new theme, pathetic pictures coming soon.
If you are expecting a party filled with happy children, brightly colored decorations and cheerful birthday fun, then this party is not for you. However, if you are the odd sort of person who enjoys wallowing in unpleasantness and delights in utter despair and misery, then this is the theme that you may woefully consider choosing to commiserate your most unfortunate birthday.
Join us as we travel through the sad story with a little mystery of our own. Not a theme for everyone, this party appeals to those with a good sense of the silly and absurd. Invited guests are encouraged to either read the books or see the movie prior to the party, to make this party an equally dismal experience for everyone. This theme is great for ages 9 & up- boys or girls.
Our Packages & Prices
Featured Packages
Basic Packages start at $295 for 8 children
Our Deluxe
Most Unfortunate Event
Party Package
$495 for 8 unfortunate kids
each additional $25
8 of Our most Dreary and Dreadful Party Invitations & Thank you notes (extras only $2)
*
Professional Children’s Event Designer and Day of Event Dreary Director for 2 hours of Ghastly Games, Creepy Crafts and Pitiful Party Activities, Cake Service including set up and clean up of party area
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Individual Photos for each guest,
printed on site in our Keepsake Photo Holders including a Group Photo for Birthday Child
*
Birthday Kid Gifts and Surprises
*
Horrible Goodie Bags with
Disappointingly Dreadful Delights for each
Grim and Depressed Guest
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Event Photo Show
All photos taken at your event are presented in a slideshow that can be shared with family and friends
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Additional dismal party assistant/server
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Gift Presentation Ceremony with guest name and gift list recorded for you
( Optional)
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Our Complete Cake/Cupcake Service
includes: Our Dreadfully and Horribly Decorated Tablescape with tableware, cake plates, stemmed glasses, napkins and utensils
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Table and Chair Rental included
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Decorated Cake Presentation Table
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Lemony Lemonade, of Course
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Cupcake Decorating Station
with Bakery Fresh Cupcakes with Somber Gray Icing & Ice Cream and oodles of sad sprinkles & toppings
Our Ultimate
Most Unfortunate Event
Party Package
$750* for 8 unfortunate kids
each additional $40
Are you looking for a truly dreadful celebration? Our Ultimate Package is nothing short of disappointing. This package includes all of those little extras that will make their birthday party really memorable. Includes everything in our deluxe party package plus lots of extras! These awful additions will add an additional hour to your party time.
A Most Unfortunate Meal
What’s On The Menu?
Catering from The Anxious Clown
or Cafe Salmonella*
The menu includes the Extra Fun Family Appetizer (a bunch of things fried together and served with a sauce), Surprising Chicken Salad, and Cheer-up Cheeseburgers.
*Actual menu may be customized to suit individual dislikes. These are themed restaurants from the books A Wide Window & The Ersatz Elevator
-ask your kids!
Misfortune Teller
Have an extra touch of dreadfulness
with our Decidedly Depressing Misfortune Teller. She will predict the misery and misfortune for each party guest.
Unfortunate Events
Puzzling Puzzle Books
for Each Guest
A La Carte Items
Create your own special package with these a la carte items
Basic Most Unfortunate Event*
$300 for 8 kids**
each additional $18
8 of Our most Dreary and Dreadful Party Invitations
& Thank you notes (extras only $2)
*
Professional Children’s Event Designer and Day of Event Party Director for 2 hours of Ghastly Games, Creepy Crafts and Pitiful Party Activities, Cake Service including set up and clean up of party area
*
Individual Photos for each guest,
printed on site in our Keepsake Photo Holders including a Group Photo for Birthday Child
*
Birthday Kid Gifts and Surprises
*
Horrible Goodie Bags with
Disappointingly Dreadful Delights for each
Grim and Depressed Guest
A Most Unfortunate Meal
What’s On The Menu?
Catering from The Anxious Clown
or Cafe Salmonella
$125 for 8 kids
each extra $10
The menu* includes the Extra Fun Family Appetizer (a bunch of things fried together and served with a sauce), Surprising Chicken Salad, and Cheer-up Cheeseburgers.
*Actual menu may be customized to suit individual dislikes. These are themed restaurants from the books A Wide Window & The Ersatz Elevator
-ask your kids!
Unfortunate Events
Puzzling Puzzle Books
for Each Guest
$50 for 8 kids
each extra $5
Invitation Mailing and RSVP service
includes addressing and mailing of invitation, RSVP service & thank you notes, addressed and stamped with follow up phone call for non-responders
$50 for 8 invitation
each additional $5
Please note:
- 7% Florida sales tax will be added to your total package.
- To ensure that your event runs smoothly, additional assistants may be required based on your final guest count. Each assistant/server is an additional $40.
- A travel fee may be added for parties more than 40 miles roundtrip from Tampa. Our fee is $1 per mile over 40 miles. We will use Mapquest to determine mileage.
- All catered food is prepackaged or prepared in your kitchen to ensure the freshest food for your event.
Make Believe Parties of Tampa, Florida
providing the best in Children's Birthday Parties since 2001
serving Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco Counties
Children's Parties in Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor and more
813-234-4032