You’ve planned everything for your child’s birthday party — the guest list, the theme, the food, the cake. Now you just need one more thing: how to keep the kids entertained.

With a gang of energetic little guests, you’ll want more than just cake and party favors. No worries! Philadelphia is home to magicians, face painters, musicians, character visitors, and even petting zoos ready to make the celebration truly unforgettable.

Party Entertainment for Philadelphia Kids

Kids thrive on attention, personal interaction, and hands-on fun — and that’s exactly what a great entertainer brings to the table. Read on to find a Philadelphia-based entertainer perfect for your crew.

Magicians

Everyone loves a good magic trick, especially kids. Ideally for ages 4 to 10, a magician can dazzle and wow children to make any party experience a blast. And when it comes to local magic, Philly’s got some great acts ready to wow your crowd.

If you want to impress both kids and adults, consider Jake Strong, who performs a show to captivate all ages. If you’re looking to just dazzle the little ones, consider Mr. Christerious or George The Magician. 

Face Painters and Balloon Artists

Is it really a kids party without face paint or balloons? For a knockout kids party, hire a face painter or balloon artist to put a smile on their faces, as well as a favor to take home. 

For high-quality and intricate balloon creations, consider local favorite Dan The Balloon Man. Looking for a face painter? Wowzers professional face painters add a touch of enchantment, turning every kid into their favorite character or creature.

How about kids party entertainment that can do both? Fabulous Faces Face Painting completes the party with balloon twisting and face painting. 

Character Visits

Is your child obsessed with a specific super hero, princess or special character from a show or movie? Imagine if they could come to the party, too. Well they can. From Bluey and Spongebob to Batman, Spiderman and all the Disney princesses and characters in between, you can book these characters to visit your kids special celebration. 

These Philadelphia-area companies specialize in bringing your child’s favorite characters to life:

• My Dream Visits (general characters and superheros)
• A Dash of Magic Events (general characters)
• A Storybook Party (specializes in princesses, princes and movie characters)

Musicians

Music has a way of turning a good party into a great one. The right performer keeps kids moving, laughing, and fully in the moment.

For the littlest partiers, Mister Boom Boom’s Play Patrol and Allie-Oops! are based within the Philadelphia region. They specialize in music engagement for toddlers. 

For kids ages 6 to 11, consider the wildly engaging Silly Joe Sings for a fun performance. Another option, Ryan Cook Music, can play/entertain to match your kids party’s specific theme.

Animals and Nature Experiences

Does your child love animals? Bring the zoo to the party with some of the most engaging and hands-on animal experiences the Philadelphia region has to offer.

Choose from reptiles with Uncle Tony’s Reptile Show to furry friends like rabbits or hamsters with My Petting Zoo Party. Meet ponies and farm animals with Sleepy Hollow Horse Farm. These unique animal experiences that will have kids talking long after the party’s over.

Getting the Party Started

The right kids party entertainment ensures your child has a great time on his or her special day. So relax and let these Philly party entertainers handle the fun — while you enjoy every memorable moment.

Lead photo courtesy of Mr. Christerious.