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Gary the Great keeps kids engaged with a magical birthday party performance. Photo courtesy of the magician
Gary the Great keeps kids engaged with a magical birthday party performance. Photo courtesy of the magician
8/26/24 - By Jacqueline Stansbury

Planning a child's birthday party can be overwhelming but these birthday party entertainers make it a little easier. Whether you rent out a party room or throw a shindig in a park, these birthday party entertainers come to you in New York City.

These birthday party performers bring the fun—literally—from face painting to puppet shows, princesses to magicians, spa services to sports. These birthday party entertainers in NYC ensure your child's next milestone is truly memorable. Find more tips for planning your perfect party in our Guide to Kids' Birthday Parties in NYC.

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Invite a face painter and ensure your party guests to go home looking better than when they arrived? Photo courtesy of Face Art by Melissa

Princesses and Pampering Birthday Party Entertainers in NYC

Spoil Me Pretty Mobile Spa

From manicures to facials to fun hairstyles, Spoil Me Pretty offers spa services for kids ages 4-16 in the comfort of a luxury party bus! The mobile spa can be parked outside your home or party venue in Brooklyn or the surrounding boroughs. READ MORE

Face Art by Melissa

Melissa and her team of artists use paint, sparkles, airbrush, and tattoos to transform kids and adults from mere mortals to fairies, creatures, ferociaous tigers, and more.  READ MORE

Ritzy Glitzy Kids Birthday Party Bus

The Ritzy Glitzy Kids Birthday Party Bus offers glam spa birthday parties for kids ages 3-12 in NYC and its nearby suburbs. Birthday parties include kid-friendly manicures, pedicures, hair-dos, makeovers, facials, dancing, fashion shows, goody bags, and lots of birthday fun on the party bus. The bus is equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system, a flat-screen TV, and a disco light for special effects. READ MORE

Glitzy Chicks Spa Parties

A boutique company specializing in youth spa, glam, princess, and diva events, Glitzy Chicks has been conducting events throughout NYC, New Jersey, Long Island, and New York since 2001. From small get-togethers to lavish celebrations and every occasion between, Glitzy Chicks Spa Parties and its staff are ready to make it perfect—at your location or one of theirs.  READ MORE

Unique Birthday Party Entertainers Who Come to You in NYC

Puppetsburg

Puppetsburg rocks interactive, culturally relevant puppet shows for children ages 4 months-4 years old. Shows are 45 minutes long and feature a different story each week that involves dancing, instruments, dress-up photo-ops, one-on-one time with handmade puppets, and bubble time. Puppetsburg can bring the show to you for private parties. READ MORE

The Craft Studio

The Craft Studio offers art classes and summer and school break camps in NYC for kids. Older kids can learn techniques and apply them to the coolest, trendiest crafts. The Craft Studio can provide staff and supplies to any party location and lead kids in activities, including decoupage, tie-dye, baking, dioramas, and that ultimate kid-pleaser, slime.  READ MORE

Child's Play NY

Child’s Play NY teaches kids sophisticated theater techniques and encourages them to build their bravery and talents. An award-winning drama program, it's led by vibrant teaching artists using a games-based curriculum that inspires collaboration and joy. Experience the joy of Child's Play NY programming through classes, school-break and summer camps, and by booking it as a private party entertainer in NYC. READ MORE

BOLD Arts

BOLD Arts offers week-long summer camps and school break camps. A different, thought-provoking theme centers each week's activities, including dance, music, and art projects. Every session ends with a performance where kids are the stars and the costumes, scenery, and performances are their own creations. Creative kids can invite a BOLD Arts educator to lead their birthday party and choreograph a dance to their favorite song. Parties culminate with a performance and family dance party.  READ MORE

Bazinga

Bazinga is a one-stop shop for party planning in NYC. Its slate of birthday party entertainers includes face painters, balloon artists, magicians, and party games. Bazinga's hottest ticket is a partnership with the NY City Fire Museum, for a three-alarm party away from home. READ MORE

Magician Birthday Party Entertainers in NYC

Gary the Great

Magician Gary Ferrar's alter ego, "Gary the Great," provides an entertaining, kid-centered show full of surprises that's adapted to the tone of the room. From a party at home to an assembly at school, Gary has plenty of tricks up his sleeve to amaze and astonish. READ MORE

Magical Dave

Magical Dave, accompanied by Marshmallow the Rabbit, brings his tricks to parties via online shows, or you can choose to conjure up an in-person show. He's got a hat, a wand, and is a certified teacher, which means he will mystify with tricks, demystify with instructional magic classes—or both. READ MORE

Musical Birthday Party Entertainers in NYC

DJ Clubhouse

DJ Clubhouse is a full-service DJ and event company that brings the beat as a party entertainer for groups of all ages. The company can cater to children's parties, teen events, and mitzvahs providing not only DJ services, but also face painters, balloon twisters, lighting, and sound system rentals.  READ MORE

Jam with Jamie

For the 0-5 set, Jam with Jamie's performers bring an acoustic guitar and pass out props and instruments for a kid-sized jam session. For the 5-8 year-old crowd, it's dance party time with guitar and vocals rock 'n roll. There's even an Eras-inspired Taylor Swift option. Kids get to bring the party home with fun, themed favors, too.  READ MORE
Daisy Doodle is a clown of all trades on the birthday party scene. Photo courtesy of Daisy Doodle
Daisy Doodle is a clown of all trades on the birthday party scene. Photo courtesy of Daisy Doodle

NYC Birthday Party Clowns Who Come to You

Daisy Doodle

Daisy Doodle clowns around with balloons, magic, dance, face painting, games, costumes, and crafts. Parties can be tailored to any child's whims. READ MORE

NYC Birthday Clowns

NYC Birthday Clowns provides some of New York’s favorite kids' party entertainment, bringing entertainers and face painters straight to you. Add-ons include options like balloon animals, bubbles, cotton candy, games, dancing, a crowning ceremony, music, magic, and more. READ MORE

Sammie & Tudie's Imagination Playhouse

Sammie and Tudie’s show, The Comedy Magic Circus, is a thrill ride of fun—a zany comedy and magic show that is interactive and playful with a little mischief on top. It's got a sprinkle of vaudeville, a touch of big-top fun, and a splash of magic. READ MORE

STEM Birthday Party Entertainers in NYC

Crazy Science Show

The Crazy Science Show offers performances for kids’ birthday parties, schools, and family events. The show is appropriate for kids ages 3-16, with various programs available. Shows are 100 percent interactive, and kids help with the experiments. Optional party add-ons include cotton candy, ice cream, slime making, and face painting. READ MORE

Mad Science of NYC & Westchester

Mad Science believes that fostering a love for science, technology, engineering, and math at a young age will give children the confidence they need to excel in these fields. For over 30 years, Mad Science has focused on designing and testing experiments and activities that resonate with kids, offering innovative, hands-on children's science programs to local communities. READ MORE

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About the Author

Jacqueline Stansbury
A native Angeleno, Jackie enjoys revisiting her childhood as a mom and writer for Mommy Poppins. She did a lot of cool stuff as a kid and has newfound respect for her own mom who made that happen without the internet! Today in Los Angeles, some things are gone, some have changed and some, like the grunion, remain exactly the same. In her former life, Jackie was a development executive on the Fox Studios lot where she rounded up writer/director lists and covered screenplays. Mommy Poppins is much more fun. Jackie's kids, Benjamin and Juliet, agree.
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