- Palo Alto, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- Starts at $375
Margaret H. said
“Kids were happy, had fun and were entertained the whole time he was there. ”
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268 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Palo Alto, CA
- Santa Clara, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 12 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Swati S. said
“I have known Tinali for years now and she has often done face painting and henna tattoos for the kids. She is extremely patient with the kids - keeping them engaged while she works with them. She is... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
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... ”
- Pleasanton, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 21 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
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
Dharma P. said
“Dahlia was great to work with through the entire process - booking to onsite services. I booked Dahlia for digital caricatures with print outs for a corporate tenant event. My tenants loved the... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Juggler / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $300
Raeyann A. said
“Draco was great! Punctual, great communicator, and the kids loved the show. Lots of laughter and smiles. ”
- Boulder Creek, CA
- Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
- 22 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
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... ”
- Oakland, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 26 miles from Palo Alto
- $150 – $3,000 per event
S. H. said
“Summer arrived with everything she needed. She had a large poster of face painting ideas for the kiddos. She face painted up to 20 kids and everyone loved their face painting. It was a nice... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $200
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
- Mentalist / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $550 – $2,500 per event
Carissa H. said
“AMAZING! We booked Eaden to perform at a company holiday party, and everyone is still talking about him when we got back to work the following Monday. He's professional, intriguing, and has an awesome... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
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 pricing
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 ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $325 per hour
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 pricing
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
- Fire Performer / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $200
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. ”
AishusLettersNStrokes
New member- Santa Clara, CA
- Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
- 12 miles from Palo Alto
- $200 – $2,000 per event
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 pricing
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
- Starts at $500
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 pricing
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
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
Karla D. said
“Magical ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $200 per hour
Jenn H. said
“A great addition to my birthday celebration! Wanugee was engaging and complimentary and perfectly right! Thank you! ”
- Fremont, CA
- Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
- 11 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $500
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 ”
- Fremont, CA
- Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 11 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $375
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
- Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- $150 per hour
Kristin S. said
“Another terrific performance provided by David! ”
- Millbrae, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 17 miles from Palo Alto
- Contact for pricing
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
- Starts at $250 per hour
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
- Starts at $300
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
- Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
- 28 miles from Palo Alto
- $150 – $5,000 per event
Andy L. said
“Absolutely Amazing!!! 100% worth it!! Showed up for a 37th year birthday and the place just lit up!! I couldn't be any happier with how everything turned out. I highly recommend her Elvis... ”
Moon Fire Tarot & Rune Stone Reader
New member- Pacifica, CA
- Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
- 22 miles from Palo Alto
- $100 – $150 per hour
I've been practicing the arts of Tarot & Oracle Cartomancy, Scandinavian Rune Stone Reading and other Divination Arts for over 25 years. 10 years Professionally...
- Fremont, CA
- Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 11 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $200
Carleen G. said
“Dazzling personality, talented creative and flexible. She made everyone young and old feel splediferous! ”
- San Jose, CA
- Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Palo Alto
- Starts at $250
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
- Starts at $125
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... ”
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