Birthdays
The party they'll still talk about at 30
A grand entrance, a roar-off, feeding time, the birthday-kid moment, and photos you'll frame.
Birthday packages →
Now booking across Dallas–Fort Worth
The day a dinosaur walked into your party.
Meet Blaze: 14 feet of walking, roaring, blinking Spinosaurus with a sail that glows at sunset. Birthdays, corporate activations, schools and festivals. Handler included, every time.
- 14ftnose to tail
- 8fttall at the sail
- From $349birthday pop-ins
The experience
Not a mascot. A moment.
Blaze walks, turns, roars, blinks and leans in for photos. A trained performer runs the dinosaur from inside, and a handler stays beside it to guide the crowd, run the games and keep every guest safe.
Corporate
Stop the aisle. Own the feed.
Trade shows, grand openings, launches and company picnics. Every phone points at your booth.
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Events & schools
A headliner for the whole crowd
Festivals, school assemblies, libraries, churches and city events. Learning that roars.
Event packages →Packages & pricing
Clear prices. Huge reactions.
Every package includes Blaze, a trained performer, a dedicated handler, roaring sound, and travel within 25 miles of central DFW.
Hatchling Pop-In
$349/ 30 min
Backyard parties, toddlers & tight schedules
- Blaze's grand entrance and walk-around
- Dedicated handler + dino-fact intro
- Birthday-kid spotlight moment & roar-off
- Unlimited photos and videos
- Travel within 25 miles included
Sail Party
$549/ 60 min
The classic dinosaur birthday, ages 3–10
- Everything in Hatchling
- Two 25-min sets with a hidden mid-party break
- Feed-the-dino & dino-egg 'laying' games
- Dino dance party with our speaker & playlist
- Junior Dino Trainer certificate + crown for the birthday kid
- 10 take-home fossil dig kits
Ultimate Jurassic Bash
$849/ 90 min
Big parties, parks & party venues (up to 30 kids)
- Everything in Sail Party
- Second handler running games
- Fossil dig station + 20 take-home fossils
- Dino egg hunt (24 eggs with surprises)
- Giant dino egg photo prop
- Birthday-kid gift box (plush, poster, sticker pack)
Brand Pop-Up
$695/ 1 hour
Grand openings, office parties & photo moments
- 1 hour of walk-around (with performer break)
- Dedicated handler & crowd management
- Staged arrival for the ribbon-cutting or kickoff
- Photo & video op with your team and guests
- Planning call + certificate of insurance on request
Showstopper
$1,195/ 2 hours
Trade shows, product launches & company picnics
- 2 hours on the floor with rotating performer crew
- Handler + dedicated crowd marshal
- Branded sash or sign worn by Blaze (your logo)
- Scheduled 'roar' moments to drive booth traffic
- 30-sec vertical highlight video for social
- Pre-event walkthrough of your venue or booth
Full-Day Activation
$1,995/ up to 4 hours
Expos, multi-hour festivals & brand campaigns
- Up to 4 hours on-site (about 3 hours of performance time)
- Two performers + handler + marshal
- Everything in Showstopper
- Pro event photographer for 1 hour + edited gallery
- Run-of-show coordination with your event team
- Additional hours $450/hr
Discovery Visit
$449/ 45 min
School assemblies, libraries, daycares & churches
- Blaze's entrance + 20-min Spinosaurus science talk
- Q&A: what Spinosaurus ate, swam and how big it got
- Classroom-by-classroom photo line
- Handler-led, age-appropriate interaction
- Teacher resource sheet (PDF)
Festival Roam
$895/ 2 hours
Festivals, fairs, HOA & city events
- 2 hours of roaming with scheduled breaks
- Rotating performer crew + handler
- Scheduled 'Dino Stomp' appearances on your stage
- Photo zone setup with backdrop
- Promo graphic for your event socials
Community Headliner
$1,395/ 3 hours
Large public events, carnivals & fall festivals
- 3 hours of appearances & roaming
- Two performers + handler + crowd marshal
- Fossil dig station for up to 100 kids
- Stage show: 'The Spinosaurus Hatches' (10 min)
- Additional hours $400/hr
Prices are per event within our 25-mile included zone. Fri–Sun and evening rates are the same. Holidays +$100. See booking policies.
À la carte
Make it bigger.
Add any of these to any package.
Extra time
Extend any appearance.
Fossil dig station
Real fossil sand dig for up to 15 kids, finds go home.
Dino egg hunt
24 dinosaur eggs with small surprises inside, hidden by Blaze's handler.
Take-home fossil favors
Bagged real fossil + dino sticker per guest.
Instant photo prints
On-site photo printer, up to 40 prints in branded frames.
Pro photographer
One hour of event coverage + edited online gallery.
Highlight reel
Edited 30–60 sec vertical video, ready to post.
Custom branding
Your logo on Blaze's sash or a handheld sign.
Extra handler
Recommended for 50+ kids or busy venues.
Certificate of insurance
COI naming your venue as additional insured.
Rush booking
Events booked within 7 days.
Holiday date
Major holidays and holiday weekends.
How it works
Booked in four steps.
- 01
Check your date
Send the form or call (210) 328-9005. We confirm availability and your exact quote, usually the same day.
- 02
Lock it in
A 50% deposit holds your date. We send a short planning sheet: arrival time, parking, a private prep spot, and the moments you want.
- 03
We arrive early
Our team arrives 30–45 minutes ahead, preps out of sight, and checks the route and space with your host.
- 04
The dinosaur walks in
Grand entrance, interaction, games and photos, all run by the handler. Then Blaze says goodbye and heads back to the Cretaceous.
Gallery
Meet Blaze.
Concept images shown. Real event photos coming soon.
Reviews
What hosts will say.
SAMPLE PLACEHOLDERS: these are example layouts, not real reviews. Replace with real client reviews after your first events.
Sample"[Placeholder] Real review from a birthday parent goes here, e.g. what the kids did when the dinosaur walked in."
Sample"[Placeholder] Real review from a corporate client goes here, e.g. booth traffic or social reach the appearance drove."
Sample"[Placeholder] Real review from a school or festival organizer goes here."
Safety & policies
Wild on the outside. Buttoned-up on the inside.
🦺 Safety first
- A dedicated handler is with Blaze at every appearance. The performer never works alone.
- Guests can touch and pet Blaze. No riding, tail pulling or climbing.
- The performer takes a 10–15 minute break each hour. Events longer than 2 hours use a rotating second performer.
- The suit needs a private prep space (a garage, back room or tent) close to the performance area.
- Blaze is 14 ft long. Plan a 20×20 ft open area. The suit can't climb stairs or fit standard doorways.
☀️ Texas heat & weather
- Outdoor walk time is shortened when the heat index is above 95°F, with more shade and water breaks. Summer bookings are best before 11 am or after 6 pm.
- The costume can't get wet. Have a covered or indoor backup for outdoor events.
- If lightning or rain cancels an outdoor event with no covered option, we move your date at no charge.
- Please reserve one parking spot (truck and trailer) near the entrance. The host pays any paid-parking fees.
📅 Booking & cancellation
- 50% deposit holds your date. The balance is due 5 days before the event.
- Cancel 14+ days out and your deposit becomes a credit good for 12 months.
- Cancel within 14 days and the deposit is non-refundable. Cancel within 48 hours and the full balance is due.
- Bookings made within 7 days of the event are paid in full when booked.
- Your scheduled start and end times are firm so we can be on time for the next family.
- Certificate of insurance (COI) available for venues. Add-on listed above.
Service area
All of DFW, and beyond.
Travel is free within 25 miles of central DFW. Farther out? It's simple and posted up front.
0–25 miIncluded
26–50 mi+$75
51–90 mi+$150
90+ miCustom quote
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- Arlington
- Plano
- Frisco
- McKinney
- Irving
- Grand Prairie
- Mansfield
- Southlake
- Grapevine
- Keller
- Allen
- Prosper
- Richardson
- Garland
- Mesquite
- Carrollton
- Lewisville
- Flower Mound
- Denton
- Burleson
- Cedar Hill
- Rockwall
- Waxahachie
- Weatherford
FAQ
Good questions.
Is Blaze a real animatronic?
Blaze is a professional walking dinosaur suit worn by a trained performer. The jaw opens with the performer's movements, the eyes blink, and a built-in sound system roars and breathes. From the outside it looks and moves like a living Spinosaurus.
Will it scare young kids?
Our handler reads the room. For toddlers we go gentle: a slow, sleepy entrance, soft sounds and petting. For older kids we can turn up the roar. Kids can always watch from a parent's arms.
How much space do you need?
About a 20×20 ft open area and a clear path from the prep spot. Blaze is 14 ft long and about 8 ft tall at the sail, so the suit can't go up stairs or through standard doorways. Garages, patios, parks and event halls work well.
Can you come indoors?
Yes, in rooms with double doors or larger openings, such as ballrooms, gyms, convention halls and lobbies. Send us your venue and we'll confirm.
What about Texas heat or rain?
We shorten outdoor sets above a 95°F heat index and add shade and water breaks. The suit can't get wet, so plan a covered or indoor backup. If weather cancels an outdoor event with no backup, we move your date free.
How far in advance should I book?
Weekends in spring and fall book 4–8 weeks out. Corporate events and festivals often book 2–3 months ahead. Last-minute dates are sometimes open, so call (210) 328-9005.
Are you insured?
Yes. We can provide a certificate of insurance naming your venue for a small fee (see add-ons).
Do you travel outside DFW?
Yes. Travel within 25 miles of central DFW is included. It's +$75 for 26–50 miles and +$150 for 51–90 miles, and farther trips get a custom quote.
Book Blaze
Weekends go fast.
Tell us about your event and we'll confirm availability and your exact quote, usually the same day.