- Palo Alto, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- $375 and up
Margaret H. said
“Kids were happy, had fun and were entertained the whole time he was there. ”
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271 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Palo Alto, CA
- Santa Clara, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 12 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Anusha M. said
“We had such a great experience with Tinali! The face painting and balloon twisting were top-tier quality, and everyone at the party was impressed. What I appreciated most was how easygoing and... ”
- Pleasanton, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 21 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Sadaf S. said
“We really enjoy and appreciate Santa Q joining our events! ”
- Concord, CA
- Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
- 38 miles from Palo Alto
- $140-$225 per hour
Allison A. said
“Dahlia was awesome! Super responsive leading up and easy to work with. Great vibes at our small party and was great about working with people’s requests and other things we had going on the party.... ”
- Fremont, CA
- Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 11 miles from Palo Alto
- Starting at $375 - no travel fees
Jill P. said
“Birdie and Willa were fabulous! We did a 3 year old birthday party at the park and they really made it so fun and interactive! The kids and the parents loved them! It was magical! ”
- San Jose, CA
- Juggler / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- $300 and up
Raeyann A. said
“Draco was great! Punctual, great communicator, and the kids loved the show. Lots of laughter and smiles. ”
- San Jose, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Brooke said
“Santa Dale fully embraces the ho, ho, spirit of being Santa. He looks the part and plays the part perfectly. Even his beard is well maintained with shiny curls! He was such a blast to work with... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- $350 and up
Daniel K. said
“The wait staff did a great job at my wedding. In addition to the typical service, the wedding required a transition from ceremony to reception (moving a lot of tables and chairs) and they jumped right... ”
- Boulder Creek, CA
- Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
- 22 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Kimberley M. said
“We hade the pleasure of seeing Santiago's wonderful show in June of 2025. He is such an engaging entertainer. The setting was very intimate, a small dining room at the Shadow Brook in Capitola, CA. He... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Fire Performer / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $200 and up
Candace N. said
“I booked her for 500 person block party, the crowd loved her! She arrived on time, was courteous and spectacular at the same time! She was walking entertainment for families and they loved it. ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $325/hour plus travel fee and merchant service fee
T H. said
“Everything was handled perfectly from the planning to the event itself. There was plenty of time to hold and interact with the insects, and Kelsey provided great information while allowing everyone to... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Ahlem A. said
“David was extremely easy to work with. We had a corporate holiday party of about 200 guests in Beverly Hills and what I appreciated about David was that he was very candid with me and noted that... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $200 and up, call for quote
Robin R. said
“I hired Dawn Light for 2 of my events so far & she not only comes in a beautiful on point costume but her care & attention to each person made everyone feel special & she had a line of participants... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Christina B. said
“Kayla with Pacific Face Painting came out to do balloon testing and she did not disappoint! She made swords, and dogs, and flowers, and monkeys and much more!! It was perfect for my 3 year old... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Rachel O. said
“Santa made us all believers again at Valley of the Moon Winery. The reaction on guest faces when they walked in was priceless. We hope to have him back every year.
Cheers,
Rachel ”
AishusLettersNStrokes
New member- Santa Clara, CA
- Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
- 12 miles from Palo Alto
- $200 - $2000
AishusLettersNStrokes brings live calligraphy and on-site engraving to weddings and events across the San Francisco Bay Area. Based in Santa Clara, I create...
- San Jose, CA
- Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Catering to a wide range of occasions from birthday parties and school events to corporate gatherings and community celebrations, The Foam Crew creates a fun...
SanMan Auctions and MC Services
- Alameda, CA
- Auctioneer / Unique and Specialty
- 25 miles from Palo Alto
- Rates start at $500 and up
Don G. said
“Sanford Marshall is incredible, professional and engaging. He spoke at length with my daughter and future son-in-law abs made the wedding very personal and special. I would highly recommend Sanford... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Juggler / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
I provide either a choreographed Chinese yo-yo routine or ambient entertainment that includes traditional juggling as well as Chinese yo-yo. These services...
- San Jose, CA
- Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- $150 per hour. pluss possible gas flat fee
Kristin S. said
“Another terrific performance provided by David! ”
- San Jose, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Karla D. said
“Magical ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $200 and up
Alison C. said
“We loved offering this at our holiday event! The host was punctual, professional, and kept everyone entertained! ”
- Fremont, CA
- Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
- 11 miles from Palo Alto
- $500 and up
Janet D. said
“All our guests loved the dealer who was patient and fun. They called to say they had car trouble, but still got set up in time. Highly recommend Ryan and his wife ”
- Millbrae, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 17 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Jacquelyn M. said
“We are so grateful to Ingrid for making our party an absolute hit! She is a true artist and so fun to work with. The kids were so impressed at all the incredible designs she could paint and the... ”
- San Ramon, CA
- Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
- 25 miles from Palo Alto
- Rates begin at $250/hr (2 hr min)(1artist+1asst.)
Steven M. S. E. said
“Showed up on time friendly did a great job quick with their designs took care of the guest at the event extremely well ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Burlesque Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $300+ (location & curation dependent)
Anthony C. said
“A true professional on and off stage, RedBone delivers every single time. She’s the perfect combination of sexy, funny, and razor-sharp wit. She knows exactly how to command the stage and any... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $160/1st hr/fortune teller, $100/hr/pp after
Jenn H. said
“A great addition to my birthday celebration! Wanugee was engaging and complimentary and perfectly right! Thank you! ”
- Fremont, CA
- Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 11 miles from Palo Alto
- $200+
Kaela L. said
“Jem was an absolute treasure to work with, she was so great with the kids and the face paint looked incredible! I also heard back from one of the parents that a week later her two boys are still... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- $250 and up
Janis M. said
“Alina arrived on time and was extremely nice to everyone at our gathering. We had children and adults and she was able to provide face/arm paintings for everyone that wanted one. The balloon animals... ”
- Hayward, CA
- Henna Tattoo Artist / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- $125 and up
Aram K. said
“Grace was very professional and nice. We had to extend half hour as there were still guests waiting in line and she was flexible, extending the service. All guests enjoyed Henna Tattoo in our... ”
- Los Gatos, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 17 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for rates
Karina H. said
“Marce has been our face painter for 3 very large events (over 150 people) and has always done a fantastic job. Her face painting skills are one of the best I have seen and the kids/parents are... ”
- San Leandro, CA
- Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
- 20 miles from Palo Alto
- $200-$400
Pavel D. said
“I booked spiderman last minute for my son's 4th birthday daycare party. The experience was exceptional and exceeded my expectations. It left my son full of exciting and happy memories. ”
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