Characters 2 Life

12/25/2024

💚❤️ Happy Holidays from our family to yours! ❤️💙

11/22/2024

Hey ! Here's our FREE events for the rest of 2024!

11/30: Stroll on State - Rockford, IL
If you haven't been to this event before, it's THE BEST tree lighting ceremony around. After the fireworks will be a DRONE SHOW!!

12/6: Christmas Walk - Dixon, IL
The annual Christmas Walk by Discover Dixon begins the KSB Hospital tree lighting, and features free photos with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, carolers, the Dixon Municipal Band, and more!

12/7: Christmas Festival - Polo, IL
Craft Show, Historical Trolly Rides, Photobooth, Gingerbread House Contest, Food and drink specials, kids activities and so much more. Our very own Chris That Twists will be making balloon art in City Hall! Check out the schedule on the Polo Christmas Festival page!

12/14: Frosty Fest - Wheaton, IL
Come see a whole bunch of characters in Town Square Wheaton! Check out their page or their website for more details!

Special Note:
The above events are just the events with free admission. We are all over the Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin, and Eastern Iowa region to deliver delightful smiles to people near you. If you're looking for something specific, please message us! If you'd like to invite us to your event this December, please go to our website and fill out a booking form ASAP. We're already really busy but with enough time, we might be able to come to your event!

11/21/2024

You won't want to miss it!

Don't miss your chance to grab tickets to Breakfast with the Grinch! That would definitely STINK. (STANK. STUNK.) 🤭💚

A morning full of fun awaits kids of all ages from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7 at Post House Ballroom! ☃❄️ Enjoy a continental breakfast before snapping a photo with the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who! 🎉📸

Meet and greet with our special guests while you enjoy a dance party and look through your goodie bag! Come dresses up as the Grinch and you could win the costume contest! 🏆

Get your tickets today! Space is limited. Click on "Breakfast with the Grinch" under the "Events" tab at the Discover Dixon website!

This event is sponsored by UPM Raflatac

11/07/2024

You are the hero of your story!



📸: Xenaissance Photography

11/01/2024

Happy National Author’s day! These princesses love storytime! Who are your favorite authors?

10/30/2024

Always ready to take on the next adventure!



📸: Xenaissance Photography

10/25/2024

This Tinker Fairy would love to take a pixie picture with you at your next event! 💚✨

10/24/2024

Come visit us! Free face painting, balloon twisting, and a whole lot of fun!!

Chili, hotdogs 🌭 drink specials, treats 🍬, music, selfie station 📸 , face painting and balloon twisting 🎈

Don’t forget to wear your costume 👻

10/23/2024

Tale as old as time! 💛🌹



📸: Xenaissance Photography

10/23/2024

If you missed this event, you missed out! Thank you Rock Valley Credit Union for bringing us back!!

10/21/2024

Thank you Discover Dixon for a spectacular Scarecrow Festival!!

10/17/2024

With great power, comes great responsibility! 🕷️🕸️

10/09/2024

What a great time at this year's Autumn on Parade!

10/09/2024

There is a chill in the air, but the Nordic Princess is ready to take on this autumn! What are your autumn plans? 🍂🍁

10/04/2024

We’re blowing kisses goodbye to the sweet summer sunshine! These princesses are excited for autumn!