? Reviews — SOVA Events
Parent Rating
4.9
Based on 312 verified parent reviews
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On-time arrival
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Kid-approved fun
98%
Would rebook

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Maryna Motyka
4 reviews
a year ago

Thank you for the fun time for the kids at our birthday party! They had a lot of fun and asked when Hello Kitty would come again)

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Віталій Пасяка
1 review
a year ago

My kid had the best time playing with Stitch, I recommend you guys to book them

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Zahar Sova
1 review
2 years ago

The most responsible and the best event I know, my birthday was very cool with them.

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Sofia Kukherivska
1 review
a year ago

I love the activities and games for the kids. The best!!!

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KBN USA
3 reviews
2 years ago

Recommended 👍 the best in their work

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Альона Іванівна
1 review
a year ago

We ordered a Minecraft hero for our son's birthday party, all the kids liked it and our son was just delighted.

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Mariya Doskochynska
6 reviews
a year ago

Patron the dog made our little son happy, he liked everything, he was delighted! I recommend!

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Ivanna Grymalyuk
2 reviews
a year ago
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Maya R.
Mom of two · Wicker Park · Mar 14, 2026

Best birthday money we've ever spent

Hands down the best money we've ever spent on a birthday. The bubble show had my four-year-old genuinely speechless — he watched the whole thing with his mouth open. Setup was quick, the performer was so warm with the kids, cleanup was zero stress.

Verified parent · Service: Bubble Show · 4th birthday
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James W.
Dad · Lincoln Park · Feb 27, 2026

Custom dinosaur theme — they nailed it

Booked three weeks out, asked for a custom dinosaur theme and they ran with it. The entertainers were so kind with our shy birthday boy — they let him warm up at his own pace and by the end he was leading the games.

Verified parent · Service: Character Visit + Games · 5th birthday
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Priya K.
Mom of three · Hyde Park · Feb 10, 2026

First vendor I didn't have to micromanage

I'm a planner — SOVA was the first kids' party vendor I didn't have to chase or remind. They confirmed early, arrived early, brought everything, and just made it happen. The slime workshop kept 14 kids busy for an hour.

Verified parent · Service: Slime Workshop · 7th birthday
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Rachel S.
Mom · Lakeview · Jan 22, 2026

The princess stayed in character the entire time

The princess showed up IN CHARACTER, sang with the kids, did a little story circle, took photos with every child individually. My daughter still talks about it six months later. That's what we paid for and that's exactly what we got.

Verified parent · Service: Princess Visit · 6th birthday
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Tom & Lia
Parents · Wrigleyville · Dec 18, 2025

Rebooked for next year on the spot

Worth every penny. Seamless from quote to cleanup. Santa was magical with our nephews — he knew their names, brought small gifts, stayed for photos with the whole family. We've already rebooked for next December.

Verified parent · Service: Santa Visit · Holiday party
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Anna B.
Mom of one · Bucktown · Nov 30, 2025

Spider-Man stole the show

Booked Spider-Man for my son's 5th birthday and oh my god — the kids LOST IT. He did mini "missions" with them, took photos, even helped serve cake. The parents were just as impressed as the kids.

Verified parent · Service: Superhero Visit · 5th birthday
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Sasha M.
Mom of two · Logan Square · Nov 12, 2025

Cookie decorating saved a rainy birthday

It poured all day and our outdoor plan was ruined. Called SOVA the night before in a panic and they swapped us to a cookie decorating workshop indoors. Honestly turned out better than the original plan — the kids were so focused and proud.

Verified parent · Service: Cookie Workshop · 8th birthday
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Diana V.
Mom of three · Andersonville · Oct 19, 2025

The face painter was unbelievable

I expected basic cheek designs and got full-face tigers, butterflies and unicorns that the kids couldn't stop showing off in photos. She handled 18 kids without anyone getting impatient. Booking again for our twins' birthday in spring.

Verified parent · Service: Face Painting · 6th birthday
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Kate & Mike
Parents · Old Town · Sep 28, 2025

Cryo science show — kids were mesmerised

My 9-year-old is hard to impress. The cryo science show had him on the edge of his seat — they explained every reaction in kid language and the smoke clouds got actual gasps from the room. Safe, professional, and genuinely cool.

Verified parent · Service: Cryo Show · 9th birthday
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