Kids Party Entertainers in Chicago

Chicago kids party entertainers on Yombu start at $200 an hour, for balloon art. Other live starting prices: face painting from $200 an hour, magic shows from $345 per show and party characters from $245 an hour. Your total depends on the entertainer, how long you book and any add-ons, and you always see the exact price before you pay.

Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (Lincoln Park, ages 2–7) and Lillstreet Art Center (Ravenswood, ages 5–10) are among the 12 kids birthday party places in our Chicago party guide. Prefer to stay home? Yombu entertainers come to your house, backyard or local park.

Our Chicago party guide lists 5 venues whose stated age range fits a 5-year-old, including Purple Monkey Playroom (Bucktown, ages 1–6) and Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum (Lincoln Park, ages 2–7). Check each venue's package minimums before you book, or skip the venue: a Yombu entertainer comes to your home, backyard or a local park instead.

Local party stores in our Chicago guide include Doolin’s (seasonal decor, balloons, tableware, table rentals) and Saieda Party Store Inc. (candy table decor, backdrops, neon signs, thrones). Party City closed its standalone stores in early 2025; since April 2026 it runs shop-in-shops inside 700+ Staples stores (check Staples’ store locator).

Chicago entertainers on Yombu travel across the metro area, including Aurora, Cook County and Dupage County. Our Chicago pages also cover Evanston, Joliet, Kane County, Naperville and Will County. Each entertainer sets their own travel radius, and you only see pros whose radius reaches your party, so add your address when you book.

In Chicago, book balloon art and face painting 2–4 weeks ahead. Book magic shows 4–6 weeks ahead for a weekend show and party characters 2–3 weeks ahead, earlier for popular characters. 8 entertainers cover Chicago on Yombu today, and Saturday afternoons book out first.

Cancel 7 or more days before the party for a full refund. From 7 days to 48 hours before, you get 50% back and can still reschedule or move indoors free of charge; within 48 hours of the start time, the booking is final. Refunds go back to your original payment method.