Seasonal Attractions & Pop-Ups

Seasonal Attractions
& Pop-Ups

Create Buzz That Brings Customers Back Every Year

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Turn Holidays Into High-Revenue Destinations

Seasonal attractions that create anticipation, drive foot traffic, and build year-over-year momentum

Seasonal attractions and pop-up experiences are your secret weapon for creating annual traditions that customers plan their year around. From haunted houses to holiday markets, we design immersive seasonal experiences that transform your business into a must-visit destination—turning casual visitors into loyal fans who return every year.

Seasonal Themes

Annual Traditions

50K+ Visitors

300% Revenue Growth

What's Included

Complete seasonal attraction design from concept to year-over-year growth

Seasonal Theme Development

Custom seasonal concepts tailored to your location, audience, and brand that create anticipation year after year

Pop-Up Experience Design

Immersive temporary installations that transform your space and create shareable moments

Marketing & Buzz Building

Strategic promotional campaigns that drive foot traffic and create excitement before launch

Operations & Logistics Planning

Detailed operational plans to ensure smooth execution and maximum capacity management

Staff Training & Execution Support

Train your team on operations and provide on-site support during peak periods

Year-Over-Year Optimization

Performance analysis and strategic improvements to grow attendance and revenue each season

Seasonal Attraction Types

From holiday pop-ups to summer experiences, we create attractions that become annual traditions

Holiday Attractions

Christmas markets, Halloween haunts, Easter experiences, and holiday-themed installations that drive massive seasonal traffic

Summer Pop-Ups

Outdoor installations, beach-themed experiences, and summer festivals that capitalize on warm weather foot traffic

Fall Harvest Experiences

Pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple picking, and autumn-themed attractions that draw families every year

Spring Festivals

Garden tours, spring markets, flower festivals, and renewal-themed experiences that welcome the new season

Limited-Time Installations

Exclusive pop-up experiences that create urgency and drive immediate visits through scarcity marketing

Recurring Annual Events

Signature seasonal experiences that build anticipation, create traditions, and grow attendance year over year

From Concept to Annual Tradition

Our proven process for creating seasonal attractions that grow year after year

1

Discovery Call

Explore seasonal opportunities

2

Site Evaluation

Assess space and capacity

3

Theme Development

Design unique seasonal concept

4

Proposal & Budget

Clear timeline and investment

5

Build & Launch

Install attraction and train staff

6

Optimize & Scale

Refine for next year's growth

50K+

Average Annual Visitors

300%

Seasonal Revenue Growth

85%+

Return Visitor Rate

12-16

Weeks Average Run Time

13 Industries. Endless Possibilities.

Tailored solutions for every experiential business vertical

Coffee Shops / Cafes

Coffee Shops / Cafes

Latte Laughs, Sip & Sketch

Restaurants / Bars

Restaurants / Bars

Themed dinner series, trivia nights

Breweries / Wineries

Breweries / Wineries

Trivia Brewsday, tasting events

Retail Stores

Retail Stores

Launch events, seasonal activations

Fitness Centers / Gyms

Fitness Centers / Gyms

Challenge events, member nights

Salons / Spas

Salons / Spas

VIP nights, ambiance redesigns

Entertainment Venues

Entertainment Venues

Seasonal décor, themed environments

Escape Room Businesses

Escape Room Businesses

Room design, puzzle consulting

Haunted Attractions

Haunted Attractions

Full builds, seasonal revamps

Farms / Agritourism

Farms / Agritourism

Pumpkin patches, fall festivals

Museums / Cultural

Museums / Cultural

Interactive exhibits, themed events

Hotels / Hospitality

Hotels / Hospitality

Experience upgrades, seasonal themes

Theme Parks

Theme Parks

Attraction design, seasonal overlays

Real Businesses. Real Results. Real Exits.

From concept to exit — proof that experience-driven strategies build empires.

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Wild Goose Escapes SOLD
2020-2021

Wild Goose Escapes

8 Cinematic Escape Rooms That Set Industry Benchmarks

Designed 8 story-driven escape rooms in Fullerton and Huntington Beach that became known for immersive narratives and puzzle flow. Successfully sold as a proven, profitable entertainment concept.

  • Industry benchmark for immersion
  • Multi-location success
  • Successful exit
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Scared to Sleep Haunted House ACTIVE
2025

Scared to Sleep Haunted House

Regional Halloween Destination Drawing Crowds Year After Year

5-room immersive haunted house in Morristown, AZ that became a community event anchor. Every scare, storyline, and atmospheric detail strategically designed from concept to execution.

  • Regional draw
  • Proven seasonal model
  • Community event anchor
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Build-A-Scoop SOLD
2021-2023

Build-A-Scoop

Where Dessert Became Entertainment

Transformed nitrogen ice cream into an immersive theater experience across San Bernardino and Huntington Beach. Customers didn't just buy ice cream — they participated in a show. Sold as a proven destination concept.

  • Immersive retail model
  • Local sensation
  • Successful sale
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Utopia Studios VR Arcade CLOSED
2020-2022

Utopia Studios VR Arcade

Early VR Entertainment Concept Ahead of Its Time

Pioneered VR arcade combining social gaming with private lounge experiences in Stanton, CA and Tempe, AZ. Proved ability to innovate at the intersection of technology and entertainment.

  • Early tech adopter
  • Social gaming model
  • Multi-location expansion
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Fox in a Box Escape Rooms REBRANDED
2015-2020

Fox in a Box Escape Rooms

Top-Rated Orange County Escape Rooms With Sell-Out Weekends

Founded top-rated escape rooms in Fullerton and Huntington Beach with consistent sell-out weekends. Demonstrated ability to design experiences that captivate audiences and drive repeat traffic.

  • Top-rated in Orange County
  • Consistent sell-outs
  • Multi-location
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SOLD
2024-2025

Freeze Monkey Treats

Local Freeze-Dried Candy Business Rebranded for National Scale

Strategic rebranding transformed a local candy business into a national-ready brand with playful packaging and market positioning. Sold as a scalable concept ready for expansion.

  • National-ready brand
  • Strategic positioning
  • Successful sale
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about seasonal attractions and pop-up experiences

Seasonal attraction investment varies based on scale, complexity, and your location. Most projects range from $15,000-$75,000 for full-service development including concept creation, installation design, marketing strategy, staff training, and year-over-year optimization. Smaller pop-up experiences start at $8,000. During your free consultation, we'll provide a custom quote based on your space, audience, and seasonal goals.

For maximum impact, we recommend starting 4-6 months before your seasonal launch. This allows time for concept development, installation design, permitting, construction, marketing campaigns, and staff training. However, we've successfully launched seasonal attractions with as little as 8 weeks lead time for smaller pop-up experiences. Rush projects may have limited customization options and adjusted pricing.

We offer full-service seasonal attraction development—not just design consulting. This means we develop the concept, design the physical installation, coordinate with builders and vendors, create the marketing strategy, train your staff, provide on-site support during launch, and optimize for next season. You can also choose design-only services if you prefer to handle construction and operations internally.

We're not just designers—we're revenue-focused attraction developers. While traditional designers focus on aesthetics, we focus on ROI and year-over-year growth. Every seasonal attraction we create is designed to drive specific business outcomes: increase foot traffic, boost seasonal revenue, build annual traditions, and generate word-of-mouth buzz. We combine 20+ years of experiential business expertise with proven strategies that turn visitors into loyal customers who return every season.

Absolutely! We collaborate seamlessly with your existing staff, management, and preferred contractors. We'll train your team on operating the attraction, provide them with marketing materials, and coordinate with your builders to ensure quality execution. Our role is to enhance what you're already doing—not replace your team. We can also bring in our trusted network of specialized vendors if needed.

Every seasonal attraction includes post-season analysis where we track visitor metrics, gather feedback, and identify optimization opportunities. If your first season underperforms, we'll adjust the concept, marketing, and operations for next year at no additional consulting cost (as part of your service package). Our goal is long-term partnership—not one-off projects. We succeed when you succeed, which is why we focus on building year-over-year growth that compounds with each season.

Yes! Full-service packages include social media graphics, email templates, flyer designs, promotional copy, signage concepts, and a complete pre-season marketing timeline. We'll also train your team on how to promote the attraction and build anticipation throughout the year. Need help with paid advertising or PR campaigns? We can manage that too.

We specialize in both! Single seasonal attractions are great for testing the market or focusing on one peak season (like Halloween or Christmas). However, our most successful clients run multiple seasonal attractions throughout the year—fall haunts, winter wonderlands, spring festivals, and summer experiences—that create year-round revenue streams and keep customers engaged. We'll help you determine which approach best fits your space, budget, and business goals.

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