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Fill-a-Friend: Interactive Stuffed Animal Making for Kids’ Events

Turn your next celebration into an experience kids can take home with Carbone Entertainment’s Fill-a-Friend, an interactive stuffed animal activity perfect for children’s parties, corporate family events, festivals, school celebrations, and special events throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. Guests choose their favorite cuddly animal, fill it with stuffing, add a special heart, and give their brand-new friend its very first hug. Each creation even receives its own birth certificate, transforming a fun hands-on activity into a personalized keepsake and unforgettable party favor. Pick it. Stuff it. Heart it. Hug it. With Fill-a-Friend, the fun doesn’t end when the party does.

What should I expect?

How Does Fill-a-Friend Work?

Our Fill-a-Friend team arrives at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time to set up the station and get everything ready for your guests.

Once the fun begins, each guest visits the station and chooses their critter. They’ll receive a birth certificate and a special wishing star before filling their new friend. The wishing star goes inside, the stuffing begins, and then comes the all-important hug test to make sure their new buddy has reached maximum cuddle-ness!

After passing the hug test, guests give their new friend a name, complete the finishing touches, and they’re ready to head off on their next adventure together.

What kinds of critters can guests choose from?

There’s a friend for just about everyone! Our selection may include:

  • Bears
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Elephants
  • Monkeys
  • Giraffes
  • And more!

Available animals may vary, so ask us about the current selection when planning your event.

What sizes are available?

One size definitely does not fit all when it comes to cuddling! Fill-a-Friend animals are available in two sizes: 8-inch and 15-inch.

Whether you want a smaller take-home buddy or a bigger, extra-huggable friend, we can help you choose the size that works best for your event.

Can we customize our Fill-a-Friends?

Absolutely! Take the experience up a notch by adding Fill-a-Friend T-shirts.

We can print the shirts with a custom logo or design, making them especially fun for corporate events, branded celebrations, schools, organizations, and other special occasions. Or, choose plain shirts and let your guests become the designers using fabric markers.

It adds another creative activity to the experience—and gives every critter a little extra personality.

 

How long does it take to make a Fill-a-Friend?

That depends on your little stuffed-animal designer! Some guests can complete their friend in approximately 2–5 minutes, while others enjoy taking their time choosing, stuffing, naming, and perfecting their creation.

Because the activity can move at each guest’s pace, it works well for events where children are coming and going throughout the celebration.

What do I need to provide on the day of the event?

We keep the requirements simple. You’ll need to provide two banquet-size tables, either 6 or 8 feet long, for the Fill-a-Friend station.

Our team will take care of setting up the activity area before your scheduled start time.

Is there an hourly minimum?

Nope! There is no hourly minimum for Fill-a-Friend.

That makes it easy to incorporate this interactive kids’ activity into everything from a smaller birthday celebration to a larger festival, company picnic, family day, or special event.

Ready to Fill a Friend?

Bring a hands-on experience to your next event that’s creative, interactive, and seriously cute. Carbone Entertainment’s Fill-a-Friend is available for events throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, Virginia, and the surrounding DMV area.

Choose your critter. Make it yours. Let the cuddling begin!

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