Party Characters for Hire in New York
1 vetted character performer serves New York parties, from $275/hr — an in-costume visit with songs, games and photo moments. Compare real rates below, then check your date and book online.
Princess Paula
New to YombuFrom $275/hr
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More party character performers on request
Not everyone we work with is listed in New York. Tell us your date and we’ll check who’s free, usually within about 2 hours.
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About Party Characters in New York
Costumed character visits in New York bring a beloved princess, superhero, mermaid or movie character to life right in your living room or backyard — complete with songs, games, story time and photo moments. The birthday child gets the full main-character treatment, and the party gets a centerpiece everyone remembers long after the cake is gone.
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- Vetted pros in New York
- 1
- Local starting rates
- $275/hr
- Typical US range
- $100–$225/hr (GigSalad and HireRush, 2026)
- Book ahead
- 2–3 weeks; more for popular characters
- Visit length
- 45–90 minutes
- Best for ages
- 2–9
- Space needed
- Open space for songs & games
- Included
- In-costume visit, songs, games & photos
Confirm the setup and timings with your entertainer before booking.
Party Characters prices in New York
From $275/hr
Final pricing depends on your entertainer and event.
Read the party characters price guide| Party Characters pro | Starting rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Princess Paula | from $275/hr | New |
Each pro’s real listed starting rate — the exact total always shows before you pay.
What parents say
We booked the most fantastic magician. The kids were in absolute stitches.
Our daughter had a memorable 5th birthday and the entertainment made the party! I was impressed by the attention to detail.
Oli the magician was amazing! So great with the kids, so funny, and he had all the adults scratching their heads in confusion trying to figure it out.
How much does a character performer cost per hour in New York?
New York character performers on Yombu start at $275/hr, a real listed rate rather than an estimate. Those are the prices the pros themselves publish, and you see the exact total before you pay, with no booking fee added afterwards. Outside Yombu, published rates for a character visit typically run $100–$225 an hour for one costumed character (GigSalad and HireRush, 2026).
How many character performers are available in New York?
One vetted character performer currently covers New York, listed above with their real rate and profile. They're background-checked and insured before they can accept a booking, so if you can see them you can book them.
Do character performers near me travel to Astoria, Brooklyn and Flushing?
Yes — Astoria, Brooklyn and Flushing are inside the New York area our character performers cover. Each pro sets a travel radius on their profile, and we only match you with someone who genuinely covers your address, so travel never turns into a surprise line on the bill.
How far in advance should I book a character performer in New York?
Two to three weeks ahead covers most dates — earlier for weekend parties and in-demand characters like Elsa or Spider-Man, as one Los Angeles character company advises. New York has 1 vetted character performer on Yombu today, so weekend afternoons book out first — if your date is a Saturday, sooner is genuinely better.
What should I expect from party characters in New York?
In New York, a character visit is typically a 45–90 minute booking: an in-costume visit with songs, games and photo moments. A costumed character visit brings a beloved hero or princess to life right in your living room or backyard — songs, games, story time and photo moments, with the birthday child getting the full main-character treatment. Most New York visits run 45–90 minutes.
How long does a character visit last?
Most visits run 45 to 90 minutes. GigSalad reports that one-hour appearances are the most common booking and that many character bookings fall between 30 minutes and an hour; a longer visit leaves room for story time, games and photos without rushing.
Can a costumed character visit work at an outdoor summer party?
Yes, with planning: full costumes get hot fast. Put the visit in shade or indoors, schedule it for the cooler part of the day, and have cold water ready for your performer. Ask whether the character is a full mascot suit or a face character — mascot heads are the hottest and usually mean shorter stretches in costume.
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