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A Princess Like Me sends works with a diverse group of actresses to send princesses and other characters to local birthday party appearances.
A Princess Like Me sends works with a diverse group of actresses to send princesses and other characters to local birthday party appearances.
10/28/22 - By Jacqueline Stansbury

Planning a child's birthday party can be overwhelming—there are so many different options! Do you rent out a party room or throw a shindig in a park? Celebrating at home is great, but what to do for entertainment and activities? We've rounded up 20 birthday party performers who will come to you in New York City.

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

As always, if an event piques your interest, click through to our listing for all the details, including addresses, times, and recommended ages. And keep in mind: Really cool things to do with kids often book up quickly, so register or buy your tickets ASAP.

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Partying alfresco? Let Bubbledad bring the entertainment. Photo courtesy of Bubbledad
Partying alfresco? Let Bubbledad bring the entertainment. Photo courtesy of Bubbledad

Unique Birthday Party Entertainers Who Come to You in NYC

Puppetsburg

Puppetsburg rocks interactive, culturally relevant puppet shows for children 4 months through 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 will also bring the show to you for private parties. READ MORE

Bubbledad

Bubbledad's show features square bubbles, smoke bubbles, a bubble snowman, a bubble volcano, bubbles inside of bubbles, bubbles that float straight up to the ceiling, and even a rubber chicken that burps up a bubble. Then the bubbles go from big to giant to ginormous, and several lucky audience members get to go inside a bubble. As a former educator, Bubbledad always infuses shows with a little fun science, and he also encourages kids to adopt a D.I.Y. attitude and experiment with bubbles on their own. READ MORE

The Craft Studio

The Craft Studio offers art classes in NYC for kids as young as 18 months. Older kids can learn art knowledge and techniques and apply them to the coolest and trendiest crafts. The Craft Studio also brings staff and supplies to any party location letting kids get crafty with projects including decoupage, tie-dye, baking kits, 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. Weekly themes tap into what kids love most with focuses like superheroes, mythology, Harry Potter, musicals, and more. READ MORE

BOLD Arts

BOLD Arts offers week-long summer camps. A different, thought-provoking theme centers each week's activities, including dance, music, and art projects. Every session ends with a child-centered performance where kids are the stars and the costumes, scenery, and performances are their own creations. READ MORE

Bazinga

Bazinga is one stop party planning, offering face painters, balloon artists, magicians, or 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

Musicians for Home Birthday Parties in NYC

Little Rockers

Little Rockers offers music classes, lessons, shows, parties, and more, all of which are specially designed to get families singing, dancing, and rocking out together in a fun, relaxed setting. Outdoor and online classes are offered. Little Rockers comes to you for parties, or you can visit its beautiful, music-themed play center in Shrewsbury, New Jersey.  READ MORE

DJ Natalie

From babies to bubbes DJ Natalie brings the disco beat and bright lights in home or virtually. She's got games, karaoke, lasers and a state-of-the-art DJ set up. DJ Natalie puts  verve in the verb "party!" 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. Kids get to bring the party home with neon glasses, beaded necklaces, and limbo sticks. READ MORE
Want your party guests to go home looking better than when they arrived? Photo courtesy of Face Art by Melissa
Want your party guests to go home looking better than when they arrived? Photo courtesy of Face Art by Melissa

Princesses and Pampering Experiences for Parties in NYC

A Princess Like Me NYC

Have the princesses come to you with this group of Disney-inspired characters and party characters who can fit any theme. Princess Like Me provides a diverse group of actresses for families to work with, offering two different in-person party packages, as well as a virtual princess party or video message. 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 - NYC

Ritzy Glitzy Kids Birthday Party Bus NYC offers glam spa birthday parties for kids ages 3 to 12 in NYC, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester. 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—right outside the birthday kid's home or party place. The bus is equipped with a state-of-the-art sound system playing the hottest kids' music, a flat screen tv showing popular kids' shows, 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 Spa Parties has been conducting events throughout NYC, New Jersey, Long Island, and New York since 2001. These ladies absolutely love what they do. From small get-togethers to lavish celebrations and every occasion between, Glitzy Chicks Spa Parties and staff are ready to make it perfect—at your location, or choose one of theirs.  READ MORE
Gary the Great keeps kids engaged, whether your party is in person or online. Photo courtesy of the magician
Gary the Great keeps kids engaged, whether your party is in person or online. Photo courtesy of the magician

Magicians Who Are Great for Birthday Parties in NYC

Gary the Great

Magician Gary Ferrar's alter ego "Gary the Great," is a kid-centered show full of surprises and adapted to the tone of the room. From a virtual zoom, to 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 via the wizardry of the internet, or you can conjure him up to appear in person.  He's got a hat, a wand, and an educational degree; which means he will mystify with tricks, demystify with instructional magic classes or both. READ MORE

Arnie Magic

Magician Arnie's thematic magic shows cover Star Wars, Harry Potter, and Disney classics like Frozen, Cinderella, and Alice in Wonderland. Optional add-ons include trick party favors, balloon sculpting, and face painting. Arnie also works with several venues for those who prefer not to be spellbound while housebound. 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

NYC Birthday Clowns

NYC Birthday Clowns provides some of New York’s favorite kids party entertainment, bringing entertainers, face painting, 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

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

Science Parties at Your NYC Home

Crazy Science

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% 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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