Party Characters for Hire in Manhattan
Vetted, insured character performers serving Manhattan. Share your date and party details, compare confirmed options, and book securely online.
- From $275/hr
- 100+ five-star Google reviews
- Vetted & insured
- Money held until after the party
- Free cancellation to 7 days
Party Characters entertainers serving Manhattan
Hand-vetted, fully insured New York pros who cover Manhattan.
Princess Paula
New to YombuFrom $275/hr
Not sure who to pick?
Tell us your date and we’ll match you with the right pro for Manhattan — usually within about 2 hours. Your money’s held safely until after the party.
How to book kids’ party entertainment
Tell us about your party
Share your city, date and the entertainment you have in mind, from face painting and balloon art to magic shows and party characters.
Choose your entertainer
We’ll check availability with local entertainers. Compare their profiles and prices, choose your favorite, and book securely online.
Enjoy the celebration
Your entertainer brings the fun. You enjoy the birthday moments, with your payment held until after the party.
Party Characters in Manhattan
Planning a party in Manhattan? Our vetted New York entertainers bring party characters right to your door — real availability confirmed fast, booked and paid online, with your money held safely until after the party. Tell us your date and we’ll line up confirmed options, usually within about 2 hours.
- Vetted pros in Manhattan
- 1
- Local starting rates
- $275/hr
- 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 Manhattan
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.
How much does a character performer cost per hour in Manhattan?
New York-area character performers on Yombu start at $275/hr, a real listed rate rather than an estimate. Each sets a travel radius, and the exact total for a Manhattan party shows before you pay. 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 serve Manhattan?
1 vetted New York character performer is listed on Yombu for the New York area. Each sets a travel radius, and we only match you with one whose radius reaches your Manhattan address.
How far in advance should I book a character performer in Manhattan?
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 for Manhattan and the rest of the area, so weekend afternoons book out first — if your date is a Saturday, sooner is genuinely better.
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Yombu New York
709 Carroll St, Brooklyn, NY 11215A question about your party in Manhattan? We’re here to help.
Talk to our teamTheir best birthday starts here.
Planning a celebration in Manhattan? Share your date and what you have in mind. We’ll help you find the right entertainer.
- Free to inquire. No payment until you book.
