Party Characters for Hire in Oakland
Vetted, insured character performers serving Oakland. Share your date and party details, compare confirmed options, and book securely online.
- From $270/hr
- 100+ five-star Google reviews
- Vetted & insured
- Money held until after the party
- Free cancellation to 7 days
Party Characters entertainers serving Oakland
Hand-vetted, fully insured San Francisco pros who cover Oakland.
Storybook Bay Characters
From $270/hr
Golden Gate Heroes
From $300/hr
Not sure who to pick?
Tell us your date and we’ll match you with the right pro for Oakland — 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 Oakland
Planning a party in Oakland? Our vetted San Francisco 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 Oakland
- 2
- Local starting rates
- $270–$300/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 Oakland
From $270/hr
Final pricing depends on your entertainer and event.
Read the party characters price guide| Party Characters pro | Starting rate | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Storybook Bay Characters | from $270/hr | |
| Golden Gate Heroes | from $300/hr |
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 Oakland?
San Francisco-area character performers on Yombu list rates from $270/hr to $300/hr. Each sets a travel radius, and the exact total for an Oakland 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 Oakland?
2 vetted San Francisco character performers are listed on Yombu for the San Francisco area. Each sets a travel radius, and we only match you with one whose radius reaches your Oakland address.
How far in advance should I book a character performer in Oakland?
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. San Francisco has 2 vetted character performers on Yombu today for Oakland 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 San Francisco
50 California St, San Francisco, CA 94111A question about your party in Oakland? We’re here to help.
Talk to our teamTheir best birthday starts here.
Planning a celebration in Oakland? 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.
