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263 Family Entertainers serving Lake In The Hills, IL

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Balloon Sculptor

5.0 (29)
Top Performer
24 Verified bookings

  • Elgin, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Family Entertainment
  • 10 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $125 per hour

Jessica W. said “On-time and so great with the kids! Such cool and creative balloons, definitely a hit. Great price, great quality. 100% recommended!”
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Brenden Trojan

5.0 (27)
Top Performer
39 Verified bookings

  • South Barrington, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 11 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Todd B. said “Top review for Brenden. Highly recommended. Very hand-on with the kids, animated, and understood little kids level of humor. ”
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Ferny Magic

5.0 (13)
Top Performer
26 Verified bookings

  • Lake Zurich, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 12 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $400

Taylor D. said “Ferny put on an amazing show for our Halloween party— all of our guests were extremely impressed and “how did he do that?” is still being asked! ”
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Jay Jay

4.95 (239)
Top Performer
408 Verified bookings

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Family Entertainment
  • 19 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Austin H. said “Jay Jay clearly knows what he is doing! He worked an event this weekend at our local museum and not only was great with kids, but with parents and volunteers as well. He was communicative and...”
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Caricatures by Marlene

4.88 (93)
Top Performer
248 Verified bookings

  • Wheeling, IL
  • Caricaturist / Family Entertainment
  • 21 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Kelly B. said “Not only is Marlene an amazing artist but she is personable and funny! We hired her for a client appreciation party. Both adults and kids were in attendance and she really impressed everyone! ...”
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William Pack

4.93 (12)
Top Performer
19 Verified bookings

  • Batavia, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 23 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $500

Jj said “He was the best. Guests loved him, he did his best to get around to different groups. I received rave reviews. This was one element of our wedding I was allowed to have free rein on, and hiring...”
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Snap and Sparkle Photo Booth

5.0 (9)
Top Performer
10 Verified bookings

  • Aurora, IL
  • Photo Booths / Family Entertainment
  • 29 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $350 – $700 per event

Stefanie R. said “We had Snap & Sparkle Photo Booth for our son’s graduation/birthday celebration and it was such an amazing way to capture memories for our event! The owners were so communicative prior to the event,...”
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Zach Michel - Comedy Magician

4.97 (35)
Top Performer
73 Verified bookings

  • Rockford, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 40 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $450 – $5,000 per event

Rita B. said “Zach was.hired for a Valentines Day event and he didnt disappoint!. He arrived early and worked around the schedule without complaint and once he started his routine things got going! He is...”
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The Great Boodini

4.80 (15)
27 Verified bookings

  • Arlington Heights, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 19 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Megan B. said “Leaned into the HP theme for my daughter's birthday party and kept the kids engaged and giggling. The birthday girl had special highlights through the whole show. ”
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Dennis Christie MD "Master Deceptionist"

5.0 (51)
121 Verified bookings

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 25 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $400

Terrah D. said “Dennis attended our casino night them work party on Friday and was a huge hit!! Would highly recommend and we look forward to having him again in the future! 5 stars for sure.”
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Laine Too

5.0 (3)
10 Verified bookings

  • Northbrook, IL
  • Temporary Tattoo Artist / Family Entertainment
  • 26 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Erica L. said “Laine Too was awesome and made my event so special! You will not regret hiring them for your event! Everyone was obsessed with their glitter tattoos”
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Total-T Magic by Terrence Hunter

5.0 (9)
19 Verified bookings

  • Glenview, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 27 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $299

Stephanie J. said “Total-T was wonderful! We hired him for my son's 2nd birthday party. My son typically takes a while to warm up, but he was engaged from the moment the show started and participated from the start. I...”
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John Measner Magic Productions, Inc.

5.0 (1)
5 Verified bookings

  • Naperville, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 31 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Esther B. said “I only have amazing things to say about John! I just got off the phone with him, he was so friendly and helpful, fun and very very experienced, with over forty years! With a show that includes dogs...”
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Paul Draws You

4.68 (15)
40 Verified bookings

  • Kenosha, WI
  • Caricaturist / Family Entertainment
  • 38 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $300

Laurel W. said “I hired Paul for a welcome reception we hosted as part of a week long conference. He was professional, on time and a fabulous caricaturist, and folks loved his work! Highly recommend booking Paul...”
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Zack Percell of TNZ Magic

5.0 (49)
53 Verified bookings

  • Rockford, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 40 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $275

Ashlei M. said “The party was 3 days ago but no one has stopped talking about it. Zack blew us all away and had us in stitches. We still can't figure out how he did a lot of it! He also had really great party...”
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  • Hoffman Estates, IL
  • Game Show / Family Entertainment
  • 13 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Interactive mobile touring game shows make great additions to any type of event including, but not limited to: Corporate (sales meetings, training,...
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  • Vernon Hills, IL
  • Game Show / Family Entertainment
  • 19 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $395 – $1,995 per event

Kyle C. said “Harris was awesome and professional through all communications. Set up was prompt and on time, friendly and personable. Show was hilarious, fun, engaging, and everyone is still talking about it. It...”

IYQ Entertainment

4.85 (25)
Top Performer
69 Verified bookings

  • Des Plaines, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 25 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Ellie E. said “Keith was wonderful! He had fun tricks, a nice attitude and was on time! I would definitely hire him again. My Mom (70 yo) loved it! ”

The Magic of Tim Adamz

1 Verified booking

  • Naperville, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 31 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $375

Experience the Impossible with Tim Adamz – Master of Magic & Mind Reading Step into a world where thoughts are revealed and the impossible feels real. Tim Adamz...

Jon Pessin, Licensed Goof-Off

5.0 (13)
5 Verified bookings

  • Libertyville, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Family Entertainment
  • 21 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $125

Lauren C. said “Jon was fabulous! Our 6 year old daughter had a pirate themed birthday party. Jon held all 30 kids attention while playing games and doing balloon art. It was a very memorable party and Jon made it...”

Face Painting by Kema

5.0 (20)
Top Performer
38 Verified bookings

  • McHenry, IL
  • Face Painter / Family Entertainment
  • 11 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $100 – $140 per hour

Johanna M. said “What a great experience! We were so blessed to have her come out for our block party event with Chick-fil-A! She made each kid feel so special, and we received amazing feedback from all the...”

Fun Balloon Twisting Entertainment

4.98 (108)
Top Performer
238 Verified bookings

  • Mount Prospect, IL
  • Balloon Twister / Family Entertainment
  • 22 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $160

Megan F. said “Gregg was wonderful! Showed up on time, began making balloons immediately, and made creations the whole time. He made some great creations that the kids loved! Thank you for a great party!”

Face Painting by Susanne

4.98 (50)
Top Performer
112 Verified bookings

  • Wheaton, IL
  • Face Painter / Family Entertainment
  • 25 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $125 per hour

Hillary D. said “Susanne has incredible talent and she works so fast! Everyone was so impressed with the art she created on the kids at event. We are already planning on hiring her for another event coming up later...”

Kazar The Timewave Wizard

4.75 (5)
Top Performer
18 Verified bookings

  • Harwood Heights, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 31 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $300

Katrina P. said “Kazar is a master! He captivated a dozen kids of ages ranging from 4 to 12 for an hour with his professional repertoire of magic. Kazar was professional and kind from the booking process through the...”

IRL INTERACTIVE Events

5.0 (13)
Top Performer
23 Verified bookings

  • Westmont, IL
  • Game Show / Family Entertainment
  • 32 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $530

Adrianne H. said “We hired the company to DJ and do Game Show for my son's High School Graduation Party, which was a game night theme. He was amazing. The give aways was amazing. We had all ages and all ages had a...”

Face Painting by India

4.23 (5)
3 Verified bookings

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Face Painter / Family Entertainment
  • 4 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $150

Henry L. said “Smiling faces did an excellent job with the kids. She did some beautiful designs.”

Brookesfancyfaces

5.0 (15)
27 Verified bookings

  • Crystal Lake, IL
  • Face Painter / Family Entertainment
  • 4 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Contact for pricing

Lori R. said “Lovex Brooke. Hope to have her join us again! ”

Ed Garcia - Magic & Illusion

4.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • McHenry, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 11 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $400

Ed Garcia is a professional magician known for his engaging performances that captivate audiences of all ages. Ed's journey began in his youth, fostering a deep...

KC Photo Booth rental

5.0 (3)
6 Verified bookings

  • Marengo, IL
  • Photo Booths / Family Entertainment
  • 15 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $200

Lori D. said “KC photo rental was the best decision I could have made and was the hit of the party!!! They came in a hour before the event and set up, it looked way better than expected and the kids were so excited...”

Face Paint Pizzazz

5.0 (28)
25 Verified bookings

  • Marengo, IL
  • Face Painter / Family Entertainment
  • 15 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • $130 – $200 per hour

Jen M. said “Beth did our end of year elementary school event. She was able to airbrush hundreds of kids in allotted time. I would highly recommend hiring her.”

The Magic of Mike DiDomenico

5.0 (7)
18 Verified bookings

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Magician / Family Entertainment
  • 16 miles from Lake In The Hills
  • Starts at $450

Reese M. said “The Magic of Mike DiDomenico excided our expectations. He kept the room engaged and entertained throughout his performance. Will definitely recommend. ”

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About booking Family Entertainment in Lake In The Hills, IL

Family events come to life with entertainment that delivers fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories for every generation. The right performers set the tone, whether it’s a lively musician or DJ getting everyone dancing, or a magician who amazes kids and adults alike. From face painters and balloon twisters to jugglers, clowns, and interactive games, professional entertainers transform birthdays, picnics, reunions, and community gatherings into joyful celebrations.

The cost of hiring family entertainers in Lake In The Hills, Illinois will vary depending on the type of entertainment, their experience, and the length of the performance. Services like balloon twisting may be cheaper than more involved performances like magic shows. Contact the local acts above to discuss your event and receive a customized quote.

As you explore Lake In The Hills family entertainers, check out profiles to learn about their party packages, browse photos, and watch promotional videos. Then, read reviews from past clients to see how they’ve brought the fun to similar events. When requesting a quote, communicate things like your event location, audience size, performance space, and desired atmosphere to get the most accurate pricing.

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Family Entertainment serving the Lake In The Hills, IL area

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