About us

Upgrade your next event by contacting the pros at Event Specialists. Whatever your event type we have the equipment and know how to take it to the next level. From birthday bounce houses to corporate casino nights, from outdoor movies to backyard games, from wedding photo booths to tents, tables & chairs, we have what you need for a successful event. Start your journey by browsing our products or event types.

Choose by event type

Event Specialists has what you need for any type of event or celebration.  Find your event type below to explore ideas to take your event to the next level.  Each year we entertain thousands of guests at corporate events, colleges, weddings, fundraisers, festivals, proms, business promotions, outdoor movies and casino nights.

corporate events

Trust us to bring great entertainment to your next holiday party, employee picnic or trade show.  Popular corporate event rentals include casino nights and escape rooms.

Fundraising events

Boost your organization's fundraising efforts this year with the help of Event Specialists.  We have what you need to create a successful casino night fundraiser or indoor/outdoor family friendly fundraiser.

Weddings

We have what you need for some of the most important parts of your wedding day.  Find the best ceremony officiants, professional DJ and photo booth selection on our wedding page.

Movie screen packages

Our movie screen packages are ideal for college events, churches, movies in the park, corporate events or film festivals.  We carry 15' & 25' screens and we take care of all setup, operation and tear down.  Let us help plan your movie event today. 

festivals

We have the entertainment options to make your festival exciting for your guests.  Rent specific equipment at a flat rate OR give us an area to work with and we will individually charge customers. Flexible terms available.

Casino nights

We have everything you need to create a real Las Vegas atmosphere for your event. From slot machines to blackjack, craps, roulette & more, we will design a package to fit your event type and budget.

Prom & Post prom entertainment

Upgrade this year's dance with our photo booth or DJ services.

After the dance, keep the party going and give your students a safe activity with an Event Specialists Post Prom.  Choose from casino equipment, inflatables, mini golf & a variety of games to keep your students entertained and safe until the early morning. 

backyard parties

Shop for bakyard party necessities from tents, tables & chairs to inflatables and a large variety of games.

choose from our product categories

We have the equipment rentals you need to make your next event a success.  Choose a category below to see our full selection.

Photo booths

We are the experts in creating fabulous photo booth experiences and offer every type of photo booth you could want including: seated style booths, open booths, standing booths, social media booths, video booths, green screens, selfie booths, flip books & completely custom photo setups!

mini golf, games & misc

Our 9 hole miniature golf course is ideal for indoor or outdoor events.  Each hole is easy to use, yet challenging for everyone.  Many other challenging games and activities available.

laser tag

Laser tag is a great physical activity for participants 7 yrs to adults.  We carry inflatable laser tag arenas and also inflatable bunkers to create a laser tag field in any indoor space. 

Casino Nights

Who says the fun has to stay in Vegas? 

We bring the thrill and excitement of Las Vegas games straight to your event.  Event Specialists carries all the popular table games, slot machines, cash cubes, prize wheels and more to fit your event needs.  Make your guests feel like high-rollers at our premium craps, roulette & blackjack tables.  Slot machines, prize wheels and big winners add the exciting sounds of real casino fun. 

Outdoor movies

Event Specialists has been providing outdoor movies in Northern and Central Illinois for many years.  Our screens are used for events ranging from backyard birthday & Halloween parties, to hometown festivals.  Outdoor movies are ideal for college events, churches, movies in the park, corporate events or film festivals. Choose from 15' to 25' screens.

surrey bike rentals

Choose from a few different styles of Surreys & trikes suitable for taking your family on small town streets or hard packed trails.

Inflatables

Event Specialists has a growing list of inflatables to suit your needs, from bounce houses and slides to obstacle courses and bouncy boxing, Whether you are entertaining toddlers, teens or adults, we have an inflatable to fit the occasion. Get an inflatable for your birthday celebration, employee picnic, post prom, you name it.

flip books

Flip books are a great combination of entertainment & party favors. Using state of the art software, cameras & printers allows us to turn a 6 second video of your guests dancing or acting out a scene into a booklet.  Running your thumb across the pages makes the images appear to move.

green screens

Use a green screen at any type of event to promote your brand or for guest entertainment.  Photos may be instantly printed in strips or 4x6 format or uploaded to social media.  Green screens may also be used in conjunction with or instead of a photo booth at a wedding.