Located on the Connecticut shoreline and servicing the entire Northeast, READ Amusements offers inflatables and party rentals for public and private events. Take a look at our inventory and we guarantee that you will HAVE FUN! Characters & Costumes has been providing only the best costumes, makeup and accessories in Connecticut since 1993. Our character & costume rentals are perfect for theatre groups, production companies, & families that are celebrating their children's first Halloween.
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Our unique FOAM PARTY is the "Something Different" that you have been looking for. It's sure to bring a new look of joy to both kids and adults, that have grown accustomed to renting conventional bounce houses. Our foam pit rentals can be used at homes, nursery schools, colleges, and even mental health facilities as a form of "water therapy".
Our realistic rock wall will command the skyline at your next event, but is also maneuverable to fit in driveways and backyards. Challenge yourself, face your fears, and accomplish something that leaves you walking tall for the whole day! Up to four people can climb at once, and choose between 15 different routes from beginner to advanced.
Our party train rentals have universal appeal for all ages, and you can't find it anywhere else. Raise money for your fund raiser, move crowds at large festivals, or just take the kids on a ride through the neighborhood. A gas powered tractor pulls the three passenger cars over grass or pavement, and the authentic whistle attracts crowds from far and wide!
Everyone has heard of the Segway, but we have found that most people just don't understand how much fun they are. We offer a variety of Segway programs from open riding to team building. Electric motors and non-marking tires means these machines can be safely used both inside and outside. Turn heads and create "Segway Smiles" at your next party or promo!
We have a fleet of 8, and can bring them all if you want! Sometimes people want just one for a commercial, wedding or convention, and that's fine too! Open Riding: A custom, zig-zag course is built with cones. Riders are quickly trained and let loose into the track to take a some laps and practice their turns.
Reviews (7)
Lynne Murphy
Aug 24, 2019
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This place is Awesome! I been renting from them for Years! Costumes are amazing I rented them over the years for my niece and nephew and friend's party's
Know they are all grown up! We rented water slide big stuff never had problem. People are very nice very helpful. Be responsible bring costume back clean the way you received them. You can't get them any where else. Been going to them for over 17 years!
Know they are all grown up! We rented water slide big stuff never had problem. People are very nice very helpful. Be responsible bring costume back clean the way you received them. You can't get them any where else. Been going to them for over 17 years!
Nicholas Fusco
Jan 04, 2019
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Mike L.
Aug 03, 2018
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In 2015 I rented a pumpkin blow up balloon pop and the train for my sons first birthday from READ amusements. They brought the pumpkin there with no cover over the blower and a 2 year old stuck his fingers in the blower ruining my party. The family of the boy is now suing read amusement and now in turn read amusement is suing me saying it was my responsibility. How was I suppose to know how a blower on a inflatable machine is supposed to look. Now I have to get a lawyer and waste more time and money. I would think twice before renting anything from this company!!!
Jeremy O.
Jul 12, 2018
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Doesn't seem like he knows how to run a business. Hiring people when he doesn't have hours to give out, even offering full-time despite not having hours for part-time work. Waste of time. Clearly he's running a business, but based off what I experienced, I don't think this should go unheard.
Edit: Had it at 2 stars but brought it down to 1 because owner's wife is harassing me over the review, even coming into my workplace and arguing with me over this. Says the incident before was a "miscommunication", which is odd because this "miscommunication" stemmed
Edit: Had it at 2 stars but brought it down to 1 because owner's wife is harassing me over the review, even coming into my workplace and arguing with me over this. Says the incident before was a "miscommunication", which is odd because this "miscommunication" stemmed
Nisreen Cain
Aug 26, 2017
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Julia Heidtman
Aug 08, 2016
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Andrew Kaplan
Jan 25, 2016
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