HOPKINS EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Mess & Slime: A 90‑Minute Hands‑On Birthday Riot in Hopkins
A structured 1.5‑hour celebration—one hour of guided messy art and slime-making followed by a 30‑minute cake-and-pizza party—this guide explains what the event includes and how to plan it.
Mess & Slime: A 90‑Minute Hands‑On Birthday Riot in Hopkins.
In Hopkins, Mess Hall MN stages a deliberately chaotic, child-centered birthday event that pairs an hour of guided, hands‑on splatter painting and slime creation with a half‑hour front‑table celebration. The format is compact, tactile, and designed to leave every participant with a memory — and, for the birthday child, a Mess Hall Arts T‑shirt to personalize and take home.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Splatter Painting & Slime Creation
The core hour is led by Messy Artists and centers on splatter painting on large poster boards and experimenting with multiple types of slime and creative elements—culminating in slime decorations that mimic a cupcake with sprinkles and a cherry on top.
Front‑Table Party Time: Cake, Pizza, Song
After the art hour, the group moves to the front tables for a 30‑minute celebration that includes cake and pizza and the birthday song—an intentional window for food, photos, and finishing touches.
A Custom T‑Shirt for the Birthday Child
Each birthday child receives a Mess Hall Arts youth T‑shirt (sizes XS–XL) for friends to decorate, a tangible takeaway that extends the messy fun beyond the event itself.
What the day feels like
What the 90 Minutes Feel Like
The session is brisk and sensory: one concentrated hour of art led by Messy Artists—equal parts instruction and creative mayhem—followed by a 30‑minute sit‑down celebration at the front tables where cake, pizza, and the birthday song close the event.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and the practical limits to plan around.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Total event length is 1.5 hours: 1 hour of art led by Messy Artists followed by 30 minutes of celebration at the front tables.
Materials for splatter painting and multiple types of slime are included; the birthday child receives a Mess Hall Arts youth T‑shirt (XS–XL). You may add an actual cake for the birthday child to slime before eating.
The listed price includes 10 participants; additional participants can be added for an extra cost, up to 20 participants total.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Messy Slime Party?
The event runs 1.5 hours total: one hour of art followed by a 30‑minute celebration.
What activities are included?
Splatter painting on larger poster boards and multiple types of slime-making, including creative elements to make a slime 'cupcake' with sprinkles and a cherry; celebration time includes cake and pizza.
How many participants are covered?
The price includes 10 participants; additional participants may be added for an additional cost up to a total of 20 participants.
Does the birthday child receive anything to take home?
Yes. The birthday child gets a Mess Hall Arts youth T‑shirt (sizes XS through XL) for friends to decorate.
Can we add a cake to the party?
Yes. You can add an actual cake for the birthday child to slime before eating.