A Foaming Dragon Children's Story

Once upon a time, in the mystical land of Dracoria, there lived two dragons named Chuck and Gracie. Now, Chuck and Gracie were unlike any other dragons in Dracoria because they couldn't breathe fire. Instead, whenever they opened their mouths, out came streams of soft, fluffy foam.

Chuck was a friendly dragon with blue scales and lime green horns, while Gracie was a curious dragon with blue-green eyes and really long eye lashes. Despite their unique talent, Chuck and Gracie sometimes felt a little different from the other dragons who could breathe fire.

One sunny day, as Chuck and Gracie were exploring the forest, they stumbled upon a colorful sign that read: "Foaming Dragon Entertainment: Where Fun Meets Foam!" Intrigued, they followed the sign and found themselves in front of a bustling foam party company.

The company was called Foaming Dragon Entertainment, and it was filled with laughter, music, and excitement. Chuck and Gracie watched as children were playing and adults dancing amidst clouds of shimmering foam.

"We should join in on the fun!" Chuck exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

Gracie nodded eagerly. "Let's do it!"

They approached the owner of Foaming Dragon Entertainment, a kind-hearted man wearing a straw hat named Timbo.

"Hello there, young dragons!" Timbo greeted them with a warm smile. "What brings you to our foam-tastic party?"

Chuck and Gracie explained how they could only breathe foam and how they wanted to be a part of the fun. Timbo's eyes twinkled with delight.

"Well, you two are in luck!" Timbo exclaimed. "We're always looking for talented dragons like yourselves to join our team. How would you like to work for Foaming Dragon Entertainment?"

Chuck and Gracie couldn't believe their luck! They eagerly accepted Timbo's offer and became the newest members of the Foaming Dragon Entertainment team.

From that day on, Chuck and Gracie worked tirelessly to create the most magical foam parties in all of Dracoria. Children and adults alike adored them, and their foam-filled antics never failed to bring smiles to everyone's faces.

As they created mountains of shimmering foam, Chuck and Gracie knew that they had found their true calling. And in the hearts of all who attended the foam parties, Chuck and Gracie would always be cherished as the most beloved dragons of them all.

What to Bring to a Foam Party

Foam parties are the newest craze in outdoor summer party fun. Companies offering foam party events are popping up everywhere. If you haven’t been invited to a foam party yet, chances are that you or your child will be invited to one soon. Here is what you should bring to a foam party to make the event even more fun:

What to bring to a foam party

A camera- Everyone has a camera on their phone, but be sure not to leave your phone at home for this party. Foam parties make crazy, fun photo memories that will make your friends and family smile when they see you as a foam monster or sporting your new foam hairdo on your favourite social media platform. Warning though, be prepared to go viral!

Quick drying clothes or a change of clothes- Participating in a foam party can get you anywhere from a little wet to completely soaked. Most people wear a light t-shirt and shorts or swimwear. A change of clothes can be a good idea for after the foam party.

A towel- A face towel is a good idea for wiping foam off a child’s face should they get foam in their eyes. The foam won’t hurt or sting their eyes, but younger children tend to get scared if they can’t see for a moment. Wipe the foam from their eyes and chances are they will go running back in the foam and continue having fun. A larger bath towel or beach towel is great for drying off after the foam party.

Sunscreen- Foam parties are often held at night with glow-in-the-dark foam, ultra violet lights and crazy portable party lights. But if your foam party takes place during the day, be sure to use sunscreen to protect your skin.

Light running shoes- Foam parties are held on surfaces like grass or concrete. There is a misconception that foam is extra slippery. The foam dissipates to water, so the area is about as slippery as wet grass or wet concrete. Light comfortable flat soled shoes that you don’t mind getting wet are ideal.

Goggles- Some children like to wear goggles to keep the foam out of their eyes completely. They certainly aren’t necessary though. The foam solution is over 99% water. It contains the same foaming agent as bubble bath but without any added ingredients or fragrances.

Colored Foam Parties- You could be invited to a gender reveal party where the foam will be either blue or pink, or an event like a Canada Day foam party where the foam is red & white. The dye in the colored foam can stain your clothing and your skin slightly. Don’t worry, the dye will wash off your skin, but your clothes may stain. Make sure to wear older clothing and a white t-shirt to make it part of the fun.

What to wear to a foam party

Glow in the dark Foam parties- If you get invited to, or host a nighttime party, it’s visually stunning with the party lights and the way the foam illuminates from the UV lights. But just like with the colored foam, the glow additive may stain your clothes so older light clothes are recommended.

What to wear to a foam party event

Now that you know what to bring to a foam party, you just have to wait for your invitation to one. Or you could reach out to Foaming Dragon Entertainment and host your own foam party!

2024 is the Year of the (Foam) Dragon!

Year of the dragon foam party

It was September 1st, 2023, the last Day of the Canadian National Exhibition. I attended with my sister, my daughter and my granddaughter. We had a great time trying out the dill pickle candy floss and the cheeseburger ice cream, although we all agreed that the ice cream was a horrible fail. We love the CNE, and it’s a tradition for us to go every summer. First it was just my sister and I enjoying time together, wasting money like drunken sailors on the carnival games and the casino. Soon my daughter started joining in the fun. Now my granddaughter has joined our gang of sketch bags.  If I had one criticism about the CNE, there aren’t enough new and exciting things showcased from year to year. So many vendors and so many attractions are the same every year, in the same spot, selling the same stuff. Back in the day, a national exhibition was where the latest and greatest was introduced to the world. The telephone, the color television, and touchscreens were all unveiled to the world at fairs. Cherry Coke and ice cream were invented specifically for fairs.  After closing the CNE, exhausted and money all gone, my sister and I took the train home. We were discussing that a foam party attraction was missing from the CNE. The visual appeal alone of the foam flying through the air creating a foam zone where participants could dance, cool off from the heat, and just experience the sensation of being covered in fun foam.

It was from this visit to the CNE, and the discussion on the train ride home, that I decided to start a foam party business. At fairs or festivals, participants would pay 10 bucks to enter the foam zone for 20 minutes of foam fun.

 I thought it would be fun to have the foam spewing from a dragon’s mouth to add some excitement and personality to the attraction. A dragon roar would be heard between the blasting party songs. I created dragon heads out of light weight material to cover the foam cannons. I registered a patent for foam cannon character covers, whether it's a shark, dolphin, blowfish....you get he idea.

I had no idea that my first year in business would be  'The Year of the Dragon’. Incidentally, I was also born in the year of the dragon, so it looks like an interesting year ahead!

Chuck the foaming dragon

Gracie the foaming dragon

Gracie's first day on the job.

The colors yellow and blue are considered lucky in the year of the dragon. I honestly had no idea when I painted Chuck the dragon. Go figure! In Chinese culture, the dragon did not breathe fire, but clouds. The dragon controlled the weather. He rose from the sea and breathed clouds to provide the much needed rain.

Who knew? Our foaming Dragons breathe clouds of foam to provide much needed fun!