Grand opening entertainment that gives people a reason to stop
For retail managers, marketing teams and business owners planning a grand opening, an anniversary weekend or a store event, with activities set up out front.
A grand opening has one job: get people out of their cars and through the door. Big Idea Entertainment brings hands-on activities from our family of brands to your parking lot, forecourt or lawn, so the opening looks like an event from the road.
Every event is delivered by an operator in our family, whose staff run each activity on the day. Which activities are available depends on your city and date.
An anniversary weekend, a seasonal store event or a new location in a shopping center is planned the same way: your site, your opening hours and the crowd you expect.
What we bring
Giant bubbles from Big Idea Bubbles: a hosted hour of giant tri-string bubbles and shaped wands. Carnival games from Backyard Carnival, under striped tents. Portable mini golf from Mini Golf Anywhere, with a 30-minute setup. Snow from Big Idea Blizzard for a winter opening. Foam from Foam Palooza. Which activities are available depends on your city and date, and is confirmed with your quote.
Sample package: opening-day frontage
One activity out front where it can be seen from the road and a second by the entrance, open across the busiest hours of the opening. Described here without a price; priced with your quote.
Budget
Events run from $500, plus travel where it applies.
Procurement notes
COI and W-9 on request, from the company that invoices you. If your landlord or property manager needs documents before setup, tell us with your request. Payment terms are confirmed with your quote. Our events team replies within one business day.
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11,500+ family events
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Every operator in our family is required to carry insurance.
Occasion guides
Single-activity pages
Booking one activity? Each brand's festivals and community events page carries its packages.
Can it be set up in a parking lot?
Often, yes. A snow festival needs a 25 x 25 ft flat area, grass or pavement, and 2 standard outlets. A carnival needs a 30x30 space and a power outlet.
How long does setup take?
It is set per activity. Portable mini golf sets up in 30 minutes. Setup times for your mix are confirmed with your quote.
Can it run through the whole opening day?
Activities book by the hour, so the window can match your busiest hours or stretch longer.
How far ahead should we book?
As soon as your opening date is set. Send it, and our events team confirms availability within one business day.