The Wow Show lives up to its name with movies, bubbles, dinos, discos, and more!

Top Kids' Birthday Party Entertainers in Chicago

1. Chicago Wow Bubbles Show

The Chicago WOW Bubbles show is sure to impress your little party animals. They offer outdoor movie rentals, bubble shows, a walking dinosaur, a mad science party, a foam party, a disco party, characters, and more. The best part is that each of these parties comes directly to your home or event space. There’s no setup or clean-up needed. Book a party on their website. 

2. Happy Kids Chicago

Happy Kids Chicago has so many party packages that it's hard to choose just one. Host a dance party complete with an entertainer and music, play games, host a meet and greet with a life-like dinosaur, or have one of their 200 characters stop by for the festivities. To book an entertainer for your next party, head to their website. 

3. Chicago Magician

Tim Adamz is THE Chicago Magician. Your child and their guests will experience a silly, interactive show featuring magic, tricks, and more. The show also includes a visit from a live rabbit named Thumper! Select packages also include balloon animals, illusions, and goodie bags. To book Tim Adamz, visit his website. 

4. Balloons and More Fun

The Chicago-based puppet shows and puppeteers from Balloons and More Fun are an incredible way to bring live theater to your next kid's party. You can book your child’s favorite characters from movies or storybooks, ventriloquists, and more. They also offer singers, quartets, singing characters, and magic shows with plenty of entertainment for guests of all ages. Book one for your party on their Facebook page. 

5. Mr. Bob’s Magic

Mr. Bob’s Magic is one of those birthday party entertainers that will have both adults and kids laughing. With something for everyone, Mr. Bob’s doesn’t disappoint. You’ll find magic, wonder, laughs, and plenty of entertainment with every Mr. Bob’s performance. To book Mr. Bob’s Magic, head to his Facebook page. 

Fairytale Entertainment can provide pretty much any character your kiddo dreams of meeting.

Character and Princess Entertainers for Kids' Birthday Parties in Chicago 

6. Fairytale Entertainment 

If you’re looking for your child’s favorite show character, superhero, princess, or storybook character, Fairytale Entertainment has what your heart desires. Elsa, Jedi Masters, Harry Potter, Black Panther, and even Bluey—the list goes on! Choose your character, time frame, and additional party packages on their website. 

7. Princess Party Company

Pick a princess, any princess! Making the day extra special is easy with Princess Party Company: Choose from their most popular princess packages which include a visit from their favorite princess, a storytime, prizes, a princess coronation, and even a special makeover. Book a princess or a party package on their website. 

8. Party Princess Productions

Party Princess Productions makes your party one to remember. And, if your kid isn't the princess type, they've got other characters like superheroes, storybook characters, Star Wars, and more. Your guests will receive a grand entrance from their fave persona, face painting, storytime, songs, and more. Book one of their birthday party entertainers on their website. 

9. Rent-A-Character

Rent-A-Character has all your child’s favorite people. Invite a princess, superhero, or their favorite character from a show, movie, or book. Invite the whole gang to celebrate your child’s special day. To book a character, head to their website. 

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Children's Birthday Party Equipment Rentals in Chicago

10. Castle Party Rental

If you're looking for something a little bigger, Castle Party Rental is for you. From inflatable bounce houses to bounce house slides, arcade games, and giant outdoor games, you have no shortage of fun to choose from. Their massive selection is great for carnival parties or sports parties! Check out their full inventory on their website. 

11. In Light Photo Booth

Every kid (especially tweens and teens) loves a photo booth! In Light Photo Booth will bring an enclosed photo booth, a social photo booth, green screen rentals, and more, right to your home. Choose from luxe backdrops to match your party theme, and let the pictures do the rest of the work. View their packages and photo booth options on their website. 

12. Chicago Moonwalks

Chicago Moonwalks has a huge variety of fun rentals for your child’s special day. Choose from bounce houses, water slides, arcade games, dunk tanks, carnival packages, concessions, and more. You can turn your backyard into a carnival or festival without any of the setup or tear-down work. To see their full inventory and book a service, head to their website. 

13. Jump Guy

The Jump Guy has more than just bounce houses. From giant police cars and fire truck inflatables to rocket ships and unicorns, there are so many more options than the traditional castle. Snow globes, tents, carnival games, and concessions are also available to rent. To view their full collection and book your party rental, head to their website. 

14. O'Leary's Chicago Fire Truck Tours

Got a first responder-obsessed kiddo? These birthday party entertainers bring the excitement of a real fire truck right to your driveway. That's right, you can rent an actual fire truck to come to your child’s birthday party! To book the fire truck for your next event, head to their Facebook page. 

Game On! does all the work, so you can sit back and enjoy the party.

Sports and Video Game Birthday Party Rentals for Kids in Chicago

15. Game On!

Game On! brings your child’s favorite sport or game right to your backyard or event space. You provide the yard or field, and they will bring the equipment! This is a great way to keep kids active and busy playing a game they love. Head to their website to book a party and see their full list of offerings. 

16. Dapper Game Zone

If your birthday kid loves video games, Dapper Game Zone is the birthday party entertainer for you. They'll pull up a game truck right in your driveway, screens are located on the outside of the truck and your child and their friends can all get in on the action playing their favorite video games. In addition to the video game trucks, they also have laser tag rentals, virtual reality games, and sport-themed rentals. Check out their full list of services on their website. 

17. Chicago Game and Go

Chicago Game and Go is another option for budding gamers. Kids can play online games or their favorite video games in or outside the luxury bus that's got room for up to 28 party guests. There are also virtual reality games, custom signs, balloons, and yard artwork available for your event. Visit their website for more information or to book their services. 

Bee Giggles takes face painting (and balloon art) to the next level.

Kids Birthday Party Face Painters and Balloon Artists in Chicago

18. Bee Giggles

Bee Giggles Entertainment brings face painting and balloon animals to a whole new level. Your little ones and their friends can enjoy balloons of their favorite characters, princesses, superheroes, and more. They also have tattoo services, face painting, caricature artists, and custom balloon décor. Check out their full line-up of artists and entertainers on their website. 

19. Party Picassos Face Painting

Party Picassos is a one-stop shop for body painting, tattoos, henna, and more. Get arm tattoos or face paintings on your legs or shoulders. If your child can dream it, they can create it. To view their full list of services and galleries, visit their Facebook page. 

20. Marvelous Masks Face Painting

When you want to go all out in the face painting department, you call Marvelous Masks Face Painting. From face painting to airbrushing, tattoos, balloon animals, balloon signs, arches, and party decorations, they have something for every age group and theme. Head to their website for a full list of services and a gallery of their past work. 

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