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Kids party entertainment prices in San Francisco

Starting prices San Francisco entertainers list on Yombu right now, and how many local pros offer each kind of entertainment.

Kids party entertainment in San Francisco: starting price and number of local pros by service
EntertainmentStarting priceLocal pros
Balloon ArtFrom $220/hr2
Face PaintingFrom $225/hr2
Magic ShowsFrom $370 per show2
Party CharactersFrom $270/hr2

Each price is the lowest rate a pro lists; your exact total always shows before you pay.

Also available on request: Mobile Petting Zoos, Pony Rides, Kids Party DJs, Foam Parties, Science Parties, Caricature Artists and Clowns.

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  2. Choose your entertainer

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  3. Enjoy the celebration

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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.
Janine FBoston
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 McBrideHouston
We had Natalie join our party to make balloon animals for the kids and she was AMAZING. All the kids were mesmerised.
Anna BrownSan Diego

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How much does a kids party entertainer cost in San Francisco?

San Francisco kids party entertainers on Yombu start at $220 an hour, for balloon art. Other live starting prices: face painting from $225 an hour, magic shows from $370 per show and party characters from $270 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.

Where can I have a kids birthday party in San Francisco?

Little Oceanauts (ages 1–10) and The Rabbit Hole Theater (ages 3–10) are among the 10 kids birthday party places in our San Francisco party guide. Prefer to stay home? Yombu entertainers come to your house, backyard or local park.

Where can I have a birthday party for a 5-year-old in San Francisco?

Our San Francisco party guide lists 6 venues whose stated age range fits a 5-year-old, including Culinary Artistas (Ghirardelli Square, ages 5–12) and Mission Dolores Park (ages 5–16). 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.

Where can I buy party supplies in San Francisco?

Local party stores in our San Francisco guide include Cliff’s Variety in The Castro (party supplies, balloons, crafts, home essentials) and Gallardo’s Party Favors (personalized favors, baptism and communion sets). 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).

Which areas around San Francisco do your entertainers cover?

San Francisco entertainers on Yombu travel across the metro area, including Alameda, Bay Area and Contra Costa. Our San Francisco pages also cover Daly City, Oakland, San Jose, San Mateo and Santa Clara. Each entertainer sets their own travel radius, and you only see pros whose radius reaches your party, so add your address when you book.

How far ahead should I book a kids party entertainer in San Francisco?

In San Francisco, 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 San Francisco on Yombu today, and Saturday afternoons book out first.

What if I need to cancel or reschedule my San Francisco party?

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.

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