Family Entertainment for Hire

Transform any gathering into a memorable experience with 784 family entertainers available to hire worldwide. From engaging magic shows and balloon artists to interactive games and puppet performances, these versatile performers create joy for guests of all ages. These entertainers hold an average rating of 5 out of 5 from 1595 client reviews.

Prices start from $100, with an average cost of $300 for professional family entertainment that engages children while keeping adults entertained. Browse the listings below to find face painters, children's entertainers, storytellers and multi-skilled family performers ready to make your celebration special.

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Professional bellydance performances and instruction

United States

Oklahoma City

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Fire Performer, Bubble Artist, Mirror Lady, Circus Entertainment

United States

Oklahoma City

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Make This Christmas Unforgettable with Santa Barney

United States

Columbia, Missouri

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Family Magical Entertainment Illusions & Comedy for Birthdays Schools Festivals

United States

Castle Rock, Colorado

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Magic tricks, dumb jokes, and a mind reading orange

United States

Colorado Springs

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Classy oriental dance, providing both solos and troupe performance.

United States

Denver, Colorado

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Childrens party entertainment, princess parties, weddings

United States

Cheyenne, Wyoming

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International Star Entertainer - Illusionist - Speaker

United States

Fayetteville, Arkansas

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Unique Family Entertainment Guaranteed to Create Lifelong Memories

United States

Amarillo, Texas

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Closeup and Parlor Magician

United States

Mountain Home, Arkansas

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Steven Paul Carlson is a professional close-up magician in Minneapolis–St. Paul

United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Visits

United States

Dubuque, Iowa

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Comic Ventriloquist Doug Mickan

United States

St Louis, Missouri

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Minnesota's Favorite Face Painting, Balloons, Santa, Magic & Silly shows

United States

Maplewood, Minnesota

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I'm a season Magician who has been performing magic for over 30 years!

United States

Melissa, Texas

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Hire Family Entertainers

Family entertainers are skilled performers who specialize in creating engaging experiences that charm audiences across all age groups. These versatile artists combine various entertainment forms including magic, music, comedy, and interactive activities to ensure every family member enjoys the celebration. Whether performing close-up magic for adults or leading energetic sing-alongs for children, family performers adapt their acts to suit mixed-age gatherings perfectly.

What Family Entertainment Brings to Your Event

Professional family performers offer diverse skills that can include balloon modeling, face painting, puppet shows, and interactive storytelling. Many incorporate elements found in traditional circus entertainers such as juggling and basic acrobatics, while others might include impressive skills like those of fire performers for outdoor evening events (adapted safely for family audiences). Some entertainers work alongside jugglers or can provide acrobatic demonstrations that amaze children and adults alike.

Where Family Entertainment Works Best

Family entertainers excel at weddings where children are present, birthday parties spanning multiple generations, corporate family days, community festivals, and holiday celebrations. These performers understand how to manage mixed audiences, keeping young children engaged while providing sophisticated entertainment that adults appreciate. They often serve as natural ice-breakers at events where families may not know each other well.

Pricing for Family Entertainment

Professional family entertainers typically charge between $100 and $900+, with most bookings averaging around $300. Pricing varies based on performance duration, complexity of acts, additional services like face painting or balloon modeling, and travel requirements. Multi-skilled performers who offer several entertainment types within one booking often provide better value than hiring separate specialists.

How much does it cost to hire Family Entertainment?

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The average price for Family Entertainment is $300 (USD). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

Frequently asked questions


The average cost of hiring family entertainment is $300, with prices from $100 to $900+. Cost varies based on the entertainer's experience, show duration and the range of activities or acts included. Family entertainment packages often combine multiple elements such as magic, games, balloon modelling and music.

The best family entertainers are skilled at engaging audiences of all ages simultaneously. Many family entertainers use humour, interaction and varied pacing to keep both children and adults entertained throughout the performance. To get the best results, check each performer's profile for their approach.

The family entertainers include a wide range of acts suitable for all ages, such as magicians, puppet shows, circus performers, balloon artists, interactive game shows, face painters, stilt walkers and character appearances. Many acts combine several elements for a complete family show.

A close-up or table-based act needs very little, while a stage show, inflatable or workshop-style activity needs a clear area and good headroom. Outdoor bookings usually need level ground and a plan for wet weather. Giving the performer the room dimensions when enquiring avoids a surprise on the day.

Most family entertainers bring everything they need for their performance. Requirements vary by act type, but performers will typically confirm any venue needs such as space, power supply or shelter. It is advisable to discuss setup requirements when making an enquiry.

Both are common. Shorter bookings are usually priced by the hour or per show, while a full family day is more often quoted as a package covering several acts or a longer run. A package tends to work out better where the event runs across an afternoon.

Some acts perform a set show of 30 to 45 minutes, while others provide continuous activities across several hours. Longer bookings often include a mix, with a headline show and drop-in activities either side. Confirming the running order early lets the performer plan breaks sensibly.

Hiring family entertainment is ideal for community events, school fairs, corporate family days, festivals, charity events, weddings and private celebrations where guests include both children and adults. The best family entertainers engage all age groups with a mix of comedy, magic, music and interactive games.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% deposit to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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