As a former employee, the store looks nothing like it used to. After Covid, none of employees were…read morecalled back to work. Two of my coworkers called to go back to work. The Funroom is not fun, Ben Nye makeup is sparse, magic tricks are few and far between, and the moral because of the owner is awful. Those who are there are somewhat disgruntled and absolutely no raises at all. I worked there 11 years and a 50 cent raise..its not stocked like it was at all..its just not fun anymore.

Omg! THE place for your dancers needs, tights, leotards, ballet , toe shoes tap shoes...you get the…read moreidea! If you need a costume for a theme party, Halloween...a Santa suit? This where you go! Locally owned so that means they know how to greet everyone who walks in the door! You can spend as little or much as you want! From wigs to full costumes or you can even rent you some great things. Nothing is beyond your imagination! You can even get a Princess crown!

This place is filthy. It's so dirty. The floors are gross and the shelves are to. It makes me feel…read moregross just walking in here. I came to look at the Halloween costumes. It's a clutter. They have to be understaffed. You can buy most of the things sold here cheaper elsewhere. This is a convenience for someone who needs to grab everything all at once. Staff is nice which is the only redeemable thing.

Great store and staff! Always clean, stocked and organized. Very friendly manager. I think her name…read moreis Jenn. I love this store and this is the only location I frequent. Keep up the great work Party City Ankeny!

Mark's has everything you need for dance. Leotards, costume accessories, jewelry, stage makeup,…read moretap and ballet shoes, tights, dance bags, garment bags, shoe insert, knee pads, the works. If you can't find it here it's because you haven't taken advantage of the incredibly helpful staff. If it's dance, they have it. Not only is the staff incredibly helpful, but they have a giant book of all the dance studios' preferred design numbers of specific items, so you don't have to worry if you chose the correct tights or shoes for your kids.

From the owner: Your pointe shoes specialists and all things dance!read more

Always great service and friendly associates. Love the new setup of the store and the great…read moreselection they have for the great prices offered.

Whoa this place is like Disney World to a kid who wants a themed birthday party!!!!…read moreAmazing selection of themes to pick from. Characters and colors and holiday themes galore!!! The candy is decently priced for a specialty store and there is so much to choose from. I don't mind spending a little more for convenience instead of wasting more time going over to Walmart or target. I think the price is fine. They had costumes here and it's May!! I was impressed. Balloon fill up and ordering is easy breezy: super cool. Store is a nice big space. Wall to wall decor and supplies. Seriously. The Disney World of birthday supplies. I highly recommend Party City if you're looking for a bday party theme for a kid. You can pretty much find everything you need in this one stop shop.

I requested a singing telegram and my expectations were surpassed with Trixie. She arrived and sang…read moreher original song she wrote for the occasion and delivered a balloon bouquet! I have no complaints and would definitely recommend!

From the owner: Clowning Around provides comedic or serious clown performances at a variety of events. TRIXY has…read morebeen a clown for 20+ years. She has done balloon twisting, face painting, magic and singing telegrams. But now just loves doing Singing Telegrams for all ages. This includes writing and singing songs with original words to familiar tunes about the person she sings for. Or she can do a medley of three birthday songs. The singing telegram also comes with a bouquet of lovely hand-made balloon flowers. JO JO has clowned for 15+ years. He does birthday parties, festivals, business openings, and business parties. He makes many different balloon creations, from balloon animals to swords to super heroes & princesses to super duper hats! At parties he specializes in balloon twisting, and can add a funny action song, magic, children parades with instruments and hats, or games.

Tandy Leather has been around for decades but has given itself a refresh - both store layout and…read moreproduct packaging - making it easier to shop there than ever before. Whether you are new to leather crafts or a veteran, Tandy had what you need. This is not just true of products, but of staff expertise and instruction. Interested in wet forming leather for masquerade masks? Tandy has an in-store class for that. Decor, costume, or functional objects, if it is something you want to make in leather, Tandy has you covered. What you need to know: * This Tandy Leather was the Leather Factory for many years. * Class lists and registration can be found on their website. * Tandy has a mail list if you are a sale/coupon person

I love this store. I don't know how they do it but over the years, as management changed, I have…read moretruly enjoyed all of the staff members! I love the individualized help I have received, the advice, the excitement they share over my projects, and the overall friendliness I have found in each of them! The staff makes the store! I appreciate their respect of the pandemic and the acknowledgement that some people/their loved ones at home are more susceptible to it so they enforce mask wearing despite the fact that it isn't mandated. This shows me they have a respect for humanity as well. Corporate Tandy, you hire well. I also love the changes that are being made in the layout of the store and the displays! It's getting easier to find items- they are displayed on the outside of the boxes so it makes it much easier to find what I need. Creative touches are being added to how some of the specialty leather is displayed, with information about the product next to it! Simply put, this is one of my "happy places".

If you want that one-of-a-kind bridal experience, Bridal Boutique is the place! Located in the…read moreEast Village, the store has the quaint boutique feel with a large selection of amazing dresses that will suit any bride. The entire staff provides professional service and efficient communication. The process is very streamlined from beginning to end and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. My consultant, Lyndsey, was phenomenal!!! Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about the dresses and designers, but her personality and sense of humor put my mind at ease. She was very helpful and had a very considerate approach to helping me choose the perfect dress. I never felt rushed making such a big decision. I cannot say enough great things about her! The Bridal Boutique is a one stop shop. We purchased our bridesmaids dresses as well as rented the suits from the store (all discounted after purchasing my dress - yet another perk). In addition, I purchased my headpiece and veil here. They have a variety of sashes, jewelry, mothers outfits, and flower girl dresses too. I must mention the very talented seamstress that does amazing alterations work at a very affordable price. Since purchasing my dress, I've referred three other friends that have now found the dress of their dreams here too! I would have to say a large part of my decision to purchase a dresses from the Bridal Boutique was the amazing service. I would highly recommend the Bridal Boutique!

If you're looking for a boutique to get your dress, bridal boutique is it! My friend and i went to…read morejust get a look and i ended up saying yes to my first dress. I told my stylist Jess what I wanted, and she came through! The whole process was smooth, and I loved every second of it. Jess was super attentive to my wants in a dress, and I couldn't have asked for a better stylist. I really appreciate them letting me come back in that week to show my bridal party the dress, they really do go above and beyond for their brides