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Smarty Pants Balloons Smarty Pants is Chicago's #1 family entertainer. See the Big Balloon Show at an Venue Near You!

Smarty Pants is Chicago's favorite kids entertainer, specializing in amazing balloon twisting, balloon sculptures and the Big Balloon Show! Our birthday parties have been consistently rated #1 in Chicago since 2006 - message us for party rates and packages and make your next party a "Smarty Pants Party!"

See you this Sunday Dec 8th for a fun, festive holiday event hosted by the Showtime 2 pm!
05/12/2024

See you this Sunday Dec 8th for a fun, festive holiday event hosted by the

Showtime 2 pm!

See you this Sunday for a fun, festive event at the Waukegan Public Library!
05/12/2024

See you this Sunday for a fun, festive event at the Waukegan Public Library!

Celebrate the season with crafts, games, and a special guest-a live interactive balloon performance from Smarty Pants. Sponsored by the Friends of the Waukegan Public Library.

❄Sun., 12/8, 2-4pm

I recently sat down for an interview with the fine folks at the Marc Dunworth Foundation about my career as a full time ...
02/12/2024

I recently sat down for an interview with the fine folks at the Marc Dunworth Foundation about my career as a full time performer here in Chicago.

I was honored to know Marc and his amazing puppets, and it was a pleasure to share some of my thoughts about Smarty Pantsfor their monthly newsletter!

I recently sat down for an interview with the fine folks at the Marc Dunworth Foundation about my career as a full time ...
02/12/2024

I recently sat down for an interview with the fine folks at the Marc Dunworth Foundation about my career as a full time performer here in Chicago.

I was honored to know Marc and his amazing puppets, and it was a pleasure to share some of my thoughts about Smarty Pants!l for their monthly newsletter!

Putting on a giant balloon show is a delicate balancing act, but it’s all worth it when the is celebrating their 100th ...
20/11/2024

Putting on a giant balloon show is a delicate balancing act, but it’s all worth it when the is celebrating their 100th birthday 🎂

Thanks to the Berwyn Library for inviting the Big Balloon Show to their 100th birthday party!
19/11/2024

Thanks to the Berwyn Library for inviting the Big Balloon Show to their 100th birthday party!

I’ve performed at thousands of birthday parties, but never for a public library before!Join Smarty Pants and the Big Bal...
15/11/2024

I’ve performed at thousands of birthday parties, but never for a public library before!

Join Smarty Pants and the Big Balloon Show on Saturday Nov 16th at the to celebrate the library’s 100th birthday!

Showtime 11 am!

Hey Smarty Pants, what’s cooking?Just my secret party recipe of balloons, magic, fun and one adorable kid celebrating he...
13/11/2024

Hey Smarty Pants, what’s cooking?

Just my secret party recipe of balloons, magic, fun and one adorable kid celebrating her 4th birthday!

Yes I know it’s a bit too soon, but I felt motivated to get into Thanksgiving early this weekend, mostly to give thanks...
11/11/2024

Yes I know it’s a bit too soon, but I felt motivated to get into Thanksgiving early this weekend, mostly to give thanks to the for hosting the Big Balloon Show twice this past week!

You can check out this giant balloon Turkey all week at the library and while you’re there, thank your librarian for all the great work they do!

Yes! There is still time to catch the Big Balloon Halloween Show at the tomorrow 10/26 at 10 am.Link in Bio! 🎃👻🕷️
25/10/2024

Yes! There is still time to catch the Big Balloon Halloween Show at the tomorrow 10/26 at 10 am.

Link in Bio!

🎃👻🕷️

While loading out of a Halloween show today and carrying my gear to the car, I stepped in front of woman driving through...
23/10/2024

While loading out of a Halloween show today and carrying my gear to the car, I stepped in front of woman driving through the parking lot.

“Hey! You look like fun!”

We got to talking briefly (yes, I am Fun)

“My brother’s actually a clown too! But you wouldn’t know him - he lives in Austin, Texas!”

Well actually, I lived in Austin too - a few years ago.
What’s his name?

“Bonzo Crunch!”

Well howdy ma’am — because I sure do know Bonzo Crunch - a good friend of mine - and it was a mighty amazing coincidence to nearly get run over by his sister here in the parking lot of the Lake Bluff Park District”



Thank you to the for including Smarty Pants at the 3rd Annual Chicago UnGala fundraiser.This event keeps our city’s bes...
16/10/2024

Thank you to the for including Smarty Pants at the 3rd Annual Chicago UnGala fundraiser.

This event keeps our city’s best non-profit newspaper going, with unparalleled journalism on what keeps Chicago a great city to live.

Much appreciation to Felton Kizer for capturing the event’s festivities!

Uncle Eric asked for a “Big Crazy Carmen Miranda”style balloon hat at today’s party.I do what I can!
06/10/2024

Uncle Eric asked for a “Big Crazy Carmen Miranda”style balloon hat at today’s party.

I do what I can!

Interested in attending the Chicago Reader UnGala this Thursday?I’ve got two tickets — valued at $100 each — available f...
01/10/2024

Interested in attending the Chicago Reader UnGala this Thursday?

I’ve got two tickets — valued at $100 each — available for two lucky duckies.

Hit me up with a DM for more info!

Last minute ticket giveaway!Interested in attending the Chicago Reader 3rd Annual gala this Thursday?These tickets are u...
01/10/2024

Last minute ticket giveaway!

Interested in attending the Chicago Reader 3rd Annual gala this Thursday?

These tickets are usually $100 each but I’ve got two comp tickets if you’d like to go — DM me for details!

Please join the Chicago Reader for our 3rd Annual UnGala fundraiser at the Museum of Contemporary Art celebrating the bright future of the Reader with the very best of Chicago arts and entertainment.

Sweet tunes and cool balloons - tomorrow I’ll be down with the Indie Fest 2024 event at Independence Park in Chicago.A h...
28/09/2024

Sweet tunes and cool balloons - tomorrow I’ll be down with the Indie Fest 2024 event at Independence Park in Chicago.

A huge lineup of bands, tons of family friendly activities including Smarty Pants from 12-2, for just a measly $20 donation.

See ya tomorrow!
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What’s the saddest part about performing the Big Balloon Holiday Show?

This past summer, Smarty Pants visited the Hebron Public Library to present the Big Balloon Show and you’ll never guess what’s inside to greet him!@portercolibrary #portercountypubliclibrary #libraryshow #bigballoonshow

A man leaves his accordion in his car overnight. The next morning, he sees someone has smashed his car window… and left three more accordions there. #accordionjokes #accordianlife #weirdaltribute #accordion

Just another day at the office for Smarty Pants and his Big Balloon Show!

Smarty Pants takes on Jim Gaffigan in an epic Hot Pockets Balloon Battle.

Jim Gaffigan Epic Hot Pockets Balloon Battle!
Jim Gaffigan Epic Hot Pockets Balloon Battle!

Four years ago, Smarty Pants challenged Jim Gaffigan (the World's Funniest Comedian) to an epic Balloon Battle in the Hot Pockets arena (aka the WGN-TV studio here in Chicago, IL) The battle was so memorable (and weird!) that WGN recently revisited this legendary match on their morning news broadcast. For more information about Smarty Pants, see www.SmartyWorld.com For more information about Jim Gaffigan, just google him. He's famous. For more information about Hot Pockets, see your local supermarket. They're in stock.

Check out a bit of behind the scenes action when @wgnmorningnews visited the @balloonconvention in Chicago IL this past February 2024! Over a hundred balloon artists climbing into over a hundred giant balloons!

I’m not saying the real puppies they have for adoption at the @nhlblackhawks #bestdayever family day is the only reason I show up to make balloon dogs… but it is the main reason!#blackhawksbestdayever #chicagoblackhawks

“Hey Smarty Pants — what’s the biggest balloon dog you know how to make?” Well, I never really thought about it — but today’s a good day to start!#bigballoonshow #balloondog

Smarty Pants climbs in a six foot balloon in the Big Balloon Show! #bigballoonshow #giantballoons

It might be sub zero temperatures 🥶here in Chicago, but summer will be here soon — and that means summer reading shows at your local public library! Here’s sixty seconds of highlights from a past Big Balloon Show… with more fun to come in just a few months!#bigballoonshow #librarysummerreadingprogram #cslp #chicagopubliclibrary

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Smarty Pants is Chicago's favorite kids entertainer, specializing in amazing balloon twisting, eye popping custom balloon sculptures and the Big Balloon Show!

We started our business in Chicago in 2006 with one mission - to provide high quality, reliable, and professional level entertainment geared towards families. As a parent myself, I approach every event as if it was for my own daughter.

Our birthday parties have been consistently rated #1 in Chicago since 2006 - message us for party rates and packages and make your next party a "Smarty Pants Party!"