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21 Chicago Kids Party Entertainers That Bring It

These kids birthday party entertainers around Chicago and the suburbs come to your home or birthday party venue to add a special touch to your child's big day. Hiring kids party entertainment like character performers, face painters, kids magicians, balloon artists or video game trucks will also take some of the planning off your plate. There are so many options to suit different interests, ages and birthday party themes.

If you've worked with a Chicago area children's party service that you'd recommend to other parents (or have seen one in action at another kid's party), please leave a review on the list to share your experience!


 

    Dapper's Game Zone

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     (329.8 mi)

    Dappers Game Zone brings the greatest Video Game Theater and mobile Laser Tag right to you! Their luxury, limo-style theater on wheels features seven widescreen high-definition TVs, surround sound, and multiplayer gaming heaven! Twenty can play at the same time inside their amazing video game truck, and 8 more can play outside on their two huge exterior HDTV’s!

    Chicago Party Place

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     (342.1 mi)

    Whether it's a yard card or lawn sign, balloon creations, moonwalk/bouncer/inflatable fun, fun foods, entertainers, party rentals, party activities or photo novelties, the goal at Chicago Party Place is to ensure that all have fun at your party!

    Silly Sally's Entertainment

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     (346.9 mi)

    Silly Sally’s has been entertaining audiences for over 20 years. They are a children’s event planning company specializing in family entertainment including birthday parties. With fun options like balloon twisting, bubble shows, petting zoos, and performers, happiness is guaranteed!

    Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts

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     (346.9 mi)

    Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts will arrange and host a scavenger hunt birthday party at various Chicago attractions (the Loop, the Magnificent Mile, the Art Institute, the Field Museum, and more). This is a unique way to explore the Windy City and celebrate any birthday or event. Teams are challenged to be the first to unravel a series of challenging and humorous clues.

    Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo

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     (346.9 mi)

    This traveling zoo is perfect for a child who loves animals! Beth Wagner, owner of Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo, has been taking care of animals, including serving as a refuge for unusual and unwanted pets, for over thirty years. She and a partner will come to your house with their animals and show them off in a safe and loving way that engages children of all ages! Children are encouraged to touch, pet, and observe the animals, all while learning more about them.

    Chicago Birthday Party Characters

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     (346.9 mi)

    Chicago Birthday Party Characters provides fun and interactive entertainment for your child, family, and birthday guests. They offer many characters, including popular cartoon characters, princesses, superheroes, pirates, Santa, and Easter Bunnies.

    Bricks 4 Kidz

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     (346.9 mi)

    A Lego birthday party can be customized for your birthday child! Kick off the action with loads of colorful creative-play Lego bricks, then keep the momentum going with Lego-based motorized engineering activities. 

    Balloons by Tommy

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     (346.9 mi)

    Whether you want a colorful archway to mark the entrance to your party or to fill the entire banquet hall with festive decor, Balloons by Tommy is at your service! They can bring your vision to life, or design something just for you to create that 'wow' factor at your next party or event.

    Dance To Evolve Chicago

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     (348.4 mi)

    Book a Dance To EvOLvE dance party in Chicago for kids' birthdays, holiday parties, Bar Mitzvahs, family reunions, or a Girl Scout workshop for a badge…whenever there is dancing fun to be had! Choose a venue in Chicago…they come to you!

    All About Fun Entertainment

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     (349.8 mi)

    All About Fun Entertainment provides all types of performing artists, including stilt walkers, jugglers, caricaturists, and more.

    Sarah's Pony Rides

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     (358.5 mi)

    Sarah's Pony Rides offers pony rides and a petting zoo for children's birthday parties either offsite or at their place.

    Jazzi Entertainment

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     (366.3 mi)

    Jazzi Entertainment offers face painting, balloon sculptures, clowns, airbrushing, balloon decor, stilt-walking, and more.

    Fun Wizz

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     (368.3 mi)

    Brian Wismer, or Fun Wizz, has been performing his high energy, crazy voices, zany wit, and physical comedy for over 30 years. In the early 1980s, Brian created “Wizz the Clown" and was one of the original members of the famed Chicagoland Clown Team. Today, Brian entertains kids with several characters including Nate the Goofy Golfer, Charlie Chaplain, and Howdy Doody to name a few.

    Bob James Magic

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     (371.8 mi)

    Bob James’ comedy magic show features live animals and plenty of audience participation. After participating in the show, the birthday child will receive a magic kit as a gift from the magician.

    Glitzy Girlz

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     (376.0 mi)

    Glitzy Girlz birthday party offerings are current, trendy, and traditional. Their party packages not only provide entertainment value but also great activities that guests take home like crafts and beading projects. Most of their themes combine Glamour, Nails, Crafts, Beads, and Dancing/Fashion Shows for an all-in-one party experience. They travel to suburbs within 30 miles of Palatine, IL.

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