Kids Party Entertainment
Party Characters for Hire Near You
Compare vetted, insured party characters entertainers across 12 cities — real availability, book online in a couple of taps.
Top party characters pros- Vetted & insured
- Money held until after the party
- Free cancellation to 7 days
Wondering what it costs? See party characters prices →
Available in 12 cities
Entertainers
Top party characters entertainers on Yombu
from $220/hrhonest starting rate across Yombu
Wondering what party characters really cost?
Live rates from every vetted pro, a city-by-city price table, and what actually moves a quote up or down.
Planning a themed party?
Popular themes
Party ideas by character
Twelve licensed-character party themes — games, food, decor and a printable invite for each — so you can pick the theme first and we'll match the performer to it.
How it works
From chaos to confirmed in hours
No quote forms that vanish into a void. Real availability, real prices, booked online.
A 60-second form: date, time, how many kids, and where it's happening. No phone tag.
We ping vetted local entertainers and confirm who's actually free. Most parents have confirmed options within about 2 hours.
Compare confirmed entertainers, book in one tap, and your money is held safely until after the event.
Your entertainer shows up prepped and ready — and you get the hero-parent credit.
Party Characters — FAQs
What should I expect from party characters?
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 visits run 45–90 minutes. Every character performer on Yombu is vetted and insured before they can take a booking. Pick your city to compare local performers and real rates, then book and pay online — money held until after the party.
What affects the price of party characters?
Across Yombu, a character visit starts from about $220 an hour, with a per-booking minimum set by each entertainer — the exact floor varies by city, and each city page shows its own live "from" price. What you pay depends on who you book and how long you need them; you will always see the exact total before paying, and your money is held until after the party.
How much does party characters cost?
Nationwide, party characters starts at about $220 an hour, with a minimum number of hours set by each entertainer. Your final price depends on your city and who you book — you'll always see the exact total before you pay.
How do I book party characters near me?
Pick your city below to see vetted local entertainers, their prices and availability. Every booking is confirmed online and your payment is held safely until after the party.
Is party characters available in my city yet?
We're adding cities every month. If yours isn't listed yet, tell us your date on the entertainers page and we'll match you with the right local pro the moment one's confirmed.
Are Yombu entertainers vetted and insured?
Yes — every entertainer on Yombu is background-checked and insured before they're allowed to accept bookings, and every review comes from a real, verified party.
No fine print
Trust you can actually check
No invented names, no invented stars — just the real numbers and real words behind every Yombu party.
“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.”
“We had Maggie for face painting she was fantastic—the kids adored her, she worked beautifully and quickly, and was such a cheerful presence at the party.”
Sally McBride · Houston
“We had Natalie join our party to make balloon animals for the kids and she was AMAZING. All the kids were mesmerised.”
Anna Brown · San Diego
“Our daughter had a memorable 5th birthday and the entertainment made the party! I was impressed by the attention to detail.”
Alessandra Assante · Jacksonville
Bonded & insured · $10M public liability cover · 12 cities and growing
The quotes above are verbatim from our public Google reviews of Yombu parties. Brand-new entertainers simply say “New to Yombu” until their first review lands.