99 Smiles is back for WEEKDAY EVENING PARTIES (6p to midnight) in 2026!
2 entertainers for 1 hour just $198 plus transit.
That's only $99 per entertainer per hour-same great price we had in 1996. Double it for larger groups, just $396 for two entertainers for two hours Monday Through Friday for any TWO activities: henna, face painting, balloon twisting, or glitter tattoos.
*Good 'til 12/31/2026:(plus transit) $100 extra on Holidays
2026 Hourly SUMMER Promotional Rates - Our Lowest Prices Yet!
1 Entertainer 1 hr $175, 1.5 hr $250, 2 hr $350 plus transit, 3 hr $450, 4 hr $500
2 Entertainers 1 hr $300, 90 min $375, 2 hr $425 plus transit,
2 Entertainers for 3 hr $500 plus transit
2 Entertainers for 4 hr $600 plus transit (only $75/hr/entertainer)
**Good 'til 12/31/2026:(plus $100 per entertainer holiday weekend fees if applicable)see transit fees below All bookings require immediate deposit and completed emailed contract. No refunds given for any reason. You can add a rain date at the time of booking for $250 additional for ONE non-holiday date specified in your completed contract. We will not send entertainers out without a completed contract.
Mix & match activities: balloon twister, face painter, glitter/glimmer tattoos, or henna tattoos.
UPGRADE ACTIVITIES for the discerning party planner ($100/hr additional for each activity upgraded). Choose from:
*Airbrush Tattoos (up to 3 colors),
*Unicorn Fairy Hair Tinsel,
*Name on Rice,
or Story & Craft (ideal for ages 3-6)
Full Payment and completed contract holds your date. Offer available in NJ, Staten Island, & Parts of PA & CT.
+transit fees in NJ up to 30 min=$50, up to 90 min=$100, 2hr=$150
++transit fees outside NJ up to 60 min=$100, 2hr=$200
Payment: We take Venmo, CashApp, and ApplePay payments. We DO NOT take cards directly. This way we keep your financial information safe.
If you are a PTO or business that MUST pay by check we take 100% deposit at time of booking, no exceptions. We DO NOT hold your date until we have both completed contract and cleared payment. You can elect to include a rain date for $250 for ONE specific available NONHOLIDAY weekend date, specified in your contract and paid in advance. We DO NOT offer refunds for original date or rain dates, so have a contingency plan in case of inclement weather.
At MoonOnTheWater We're Just Wild About Smiles!
We've been making children smile for 30 years and we're pretty proud of that. We can help bring a smile to your party.
2 entertainers for 3 hrs in 2026-ideal for up to 30 guests for two activities
Still OUR BEST DEAL since 1996
CHOICE of TWO Activities:
* FACE PAINTING,
* BALLOON TWISTING,
* BLING GLITTER TATTOOS,
* PARTY HENNA TATTOOS
* Origami Artistry
****Add 30 minute Story & Craft activity for only $100 more-we have lots of fun stories for ages 2-6
*****Add NAME ON RICE Jewelry Creations for only $100/hr/entertainer (8-10 guests/hr)
****Tinsel Hair Only $100/hr/entertainer (8-10 guests per hour)
******Add 30-60 minute group painting session for only $15/child, $20/adult additional (min. 10 guests- max. 30 guests)
We're NJ's 5 Star entertainers and at MoonOntheWater we're just wild about smiles! We've been making children smile for more than30 years!
We book with completed emailed contract(sample contract is our last image) and nonrefundable deposit. We do not send entertainers out without a completed contract. You can elect to include a rain date for $250 for ONE specific available NONHOLIDAY weekend date, specified in your contract and paid in advance. We DO NOT offer refunds for original date or rain dates, so have a contingency plan in case of inclement weather.
Our entertainers are fully trained, insured, and background checked, so they are as safe as possible for your guests. They also receive frequent vaccinations to help them be as safe as possible for all your guests. If you require the venue named in a policy for the date of your party we can do that for $50 extra.
We often have multiple clients interested in the same date but we have a finite amount of employees, so it's first come first served with completed payment and contract. This means even small parties have a chance to get booked, we DO NOT bump small parties for bigger gigs-once you are booked, you are booked. Even small parties are special to us.
In THIRTY years we have only had to cancel one party due to Covid-19. All our entertainers are vaccinated for Covid-19, flu... it's safer for them and your party guests that way.
High Volume Event Pricing:(fairs, festivals, grand openings, events)
$500/2 hrs for TWO entertainers(up to 2 activities) + transit/holiday(if apply) For high volume events we bring specific event sheets that allow our artists to accommodate as many guests as possible in the allotted time and naturally we go through lots more supplies than your average party with 8-10 children. If you require specific designs for your event, please check with us first to see if we can accommodate you.
You can elect to include a rain date for $250 for ONE specific available NONHOLIDAY weekend date, specified in your contract and paid in advance. We DO NOT offer refunds for original date or rain dates, so have a contingency plan in case of inclement weather.
additional cost of tolls, valet parking, entrance to facilities may be added
NOTE: SORRY, WE DO NOT PROVIDE SERVICE IN MANHATTAN, BROOKLYN, QUEENS, the BRONX, or LONG ISLAND.
HOLIDAY FEE:
$100 extra per entertainer on holiday weekends (for ALL Listed Holiday Dates on our MoonOnTheWater website calendar)
GRATUITY:
Entertainers accept CASH gratuity, 20% or higher is customary and they work very hard to keep your guests entertained.
Add-Ons: Add to your party booking at a discounted rate (price displayed).
*Cake Table Arch (up to 3 colors): $300
*Basic Balloon Arch (up to 3 colors): $350 each
*Mickey Ears Balloon Arch: $500
*TWO Columns (5ft, 7ft, or 9ft) $500
*NAME Arch in FOILS: $750
*Specialty Balloon Arch(up to 4 colors and 3 sizes): $750
+ Foils: $1000
*Balloon Centerpieces(latex & foil): $50 each nonhelium
*Helium Balloon Centerpieces: $100 each
Add-ons for additional fee: Fairy lights, foils, tinsel...
Party Decorating Bundle: $1000 (up to $1350 value) valid until 11/30/2026
1 Basic Arch
2 Columns
CHOICE of ONE: Cake Table Arch or 10 Centerpieces(non-Helium)
Our Favorite Activities:
Favorite Balloons: Mermaids, Princesses, Superheroes, Popular Characters, Mythical Beasts, sharks, & animals. If you have a special theme like Bluey, Barbie, Sesame Street, Sports, Harry Potter, Karate... we probably have balloons to match, so now worries-just fill out the theme on the contract to give our artists a heads-up
Glitter Tattoos: Go wild with designs from our book. We have a rainbow of sparkling colors to embellish designs. Perfect for parties, Sweet 16’s, Bat/Bar Mitzvahs, Proms, weddings, showers, & more. If you need a custom design, let us know right away. We may be able to custom create a logo or design for you.
Henna Tattoos: luxurious treat for the skin, with full array of designs. Henna is perfect for teens & adults, Bridal/Baby Showers, Weddings, Prom/ after parties, Birthdays, Graduations, Sweet 16s, Quinceañeras, Bat/Bar Mitzvahs, Girl's/Ladies' Night, & more.
Bridal henna: $1001 for 4 hrs for bride ONLY. Add extra time for aunties and guests. We can incorporate your name, initials, motif, or wedding date into a custom design.) Add $250 for white henna. We DO NOT use bleaching products, but cosmetic grade ingredients for a beautiful henna design.
Face Painting: Let children become superheroes, princesses & more, or just do simple cheek/hand art designs (yes, we've been asked to do a full sleeve with tattoo like art). We use Snazaroo & kraze, the same great products our performers wear. We have sample images to make it easy to choose.
Airbrush tattoo art: One artist is $500 for two hours
Perfect for Sweet 16's, Quinceañeras, Bat/Bar Mitzvahs, Showers, Weddings, Proms, Reunions, & Events
Let guests pick their favorite designs and customize with up to 3 colors. We have a full array of designs that we change seasonally. If you have a special theme, just let us know and we'll try and have designs to coordinate.
This is perfect for ages 5 and up and we apply designs to hands and arms (no faces).
Tattoo art is removable with isopropyl rubbing alcohol or baby oil.
Balloon Decorating: We do all sizes of parties & events from a simple cake table arch that'll look fabulous in pictures to elaborate decorating with helium balloons, swags, sculpted centerpieces, drops, backdrops... We work to get the perfect effect for your event & plenty of photo-ops.
Origami artists have a sample sheet of designs (cranes, snails, frogs, dragons, bears, hearts, cats and more) or have a hands-on class.
Safety: All artists are vaccinated to ensure safety. We're as careful with your family as our own.
Have you seen us at: Library Storytime & Summer Reading Programs, Civic Events, Fundraisers, Proms, High School & Middle School Dances, Grammar School PTO/PTA Carnivals/Fairs, Sweet 16's, Weddings, Bridal Showers, Birthdays, Events, or Grand Openings? We have the performer you need. Ask us to impress you, you'll be glad you did.
SUMMER Booking: We take online payment at time of booking to secure your date. We email contract for you to complete & return and confirm via email once we have back completed contract and cleared payment. If you have left a deposit and change your mind or do not want to complete the contract, we do not offer refunds. We DO NOT send entertainers out without a completed contract, even if you left a 100% deposit, so just send the completed contract back to us before your party date. We understand technology can be frustrating, so it's okay to text an image of the signed and completed contract, just make sure it's legible so we know where to send your entertainers.
Weather happens! Have a contingency plan for your party or event: tent, alternate locations, move the party indoors... We offer rain dates for $250 added to the contract & bid prior to booking. Cannot be added the day of the party or after your cancellation. We tend to book up quickly for weekends, so it's best to add the rain date when you book your party for best availability. We may not have your rain date available if you wait.
We reserve the right to cancel. If we cancel, you get a full refund minus the fees for any balloon sculptures/arches... If you cancel, you DO NOT receive a refund. Please have a contingency plan for inclement weather. We offer rain dates at the time of booking for $250 more(nonrefundable). Entertainers are happy to drive an extra 15 minutes for an indoor location if time permits, and have worked under tents and awnings to make sure the party went on even in crummy weather.
However, if there is a declared state of emergency by the governor in the state where the party is held or in NJ (our entertainers come from there), we allow you to reschedule for any available non-holiday weekend date/time listed on our website at no extra charge. Rain is not a state of emergency and a formal declaration must be made by the governor to be able to reschedule. Example-During Hurricane Sandy and the beginning of Covid-19(when masks were mandatory due to a lack of vaccines available), we allowed a lot of reschedules because it wasn't safe for the party to go on.
REQUIRED PREPAID PARKING/Valet as close as possible to venue as they will have heavy supplies. Entertainers DO NOT pay valet parking and are carrying 75lbs or more of equipment. We also have in our employ disabled entertainers. Please let us know if you have stairs. We support people living with diabetes, blindness, ADHD, Autism, dyslexia, and autoimmune diseases along with children's and mental health charities. We've had entertainers at Heart Walk, Light the Night for Leukemia & Lymphoma, Literacy Speaks, Autism Speaks, NAMI Walks, Walk for Breast Cancer, Lupus Walk, American Diabetes Association Fundraisers, Shelter Fundraisers, Animal Shelter Fundraisers, Medical Fundraisers, Children's Charity Trust fund events, and many more. Everyone has something beautiful to contribute to the world, regardless of their level of ability (most mom's refrigerator art is a testament to that-you should see mine).
faves: Pokemon, Sesame Street, Unicorn, Monster High, Barbie, Baby Shark, Spiderman, Disney Princess, Safari, 1st Birthday, Bluey, Barbie, Paw Patrol, Knight & Princess, Dragons, Harry Potter, Sports, Little Mermaid, Halloween
We're here to help you have the best party or event possible.
At MoonOntheWater we're just wild about smiles!
