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172 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Portsmouth, VA

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Still Believe Santa Claus

5.0 (6)
2 Verified bookings

  • Carrollton, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 16 miles from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $30 per hour

Liz M. said “This is a wonderfully crafted story that allows children to keep the magic of Santa alive in their little heads all while cherishing the love for Jesus in their hearts. I recommend this story for...”
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Santa Jeff

5.0 (7)
11 Verified bookings

  • Suffolk, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 17 miles from Portsmouth
  • $175 – $350 per hour

Quin S. said “Santa came to our Brighton Elementary event and did an amazing job! The kids loved him. 10/10 recommend him for any Christmas events you have! ”
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The Martini Men

5.0 (19)
33 Verified bookings

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Las Vegas Style Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Portsmouth
  • $400 – $5,000 per event

Leo N. said “He traveled far for us & did a fantastic job!”

Milagros Entertainment

4.97 (12)
Top Performer
27 Verified bookings

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for pricing

Branisha J. said “Mila worked with my children's ministry on easter Sunday to provide face painting for a group of 150 children. Not every child got their face panted but a lot of them did. Every child left happy and...”

Santa Chris

1 Verified booking

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for pricing

I portray Santa as a professional story teller with magic, I have completed the ProSanta school in March of 2026, I have been portraying santa for the last 3...

Lulu and Friends

4.73 (22)
67 Verified bookings

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $95 per hour

Rhia L. said “Loved Patricia! Would definitely hire her again!”

Santa Paul

5.0 (1)
Top Performer
6 Verified bookings

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $100

Steve N. said “My civic league had a late afternoon, outdoor event with Santa Paul as the main attraction. Everything went perfectly. Santa saw over 100 children. He did a great job and, most importantly, he...”

Cassandra IsFree

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
4 Verified bookings

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • $120 – $1,000 per event

Danielle said “Highly recommend booking Cassandra. She was responsive to multiple communications leading up to and following the event. She arrived early. Then rendered the most heartwarming tribute. People are...”

Balloon Creatures by Susan

4.89 (34)
Top Performer
59 Verified bookings

  • Hampton, VA
  • Balloon Twister / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $100

Jami W. said “Very nice lady, very attentive to the children at the party. Great addition to a children’s birthday party!”

Copycats Face Painting

4.93 (15)
Top Performer
36 Verified bookings

  • Hampton, VA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 14 miles from Portsmouth
  • $150 per hour

Cooper said “Had a baby shower that had 50/50 adults and kids! Copycats was the best! She did my belly in henna, kids faces in paint, and adult small hand henna pieces! Everyone was happy and blown away by...”

The Professional Santa

5.0 (35)
Top Performer
45 Verified bookings

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $175

Sophia E. said “Santa K always makes sure everyone is taken care of and I can't wait to keep working with him in the future! Best Santa ever”

Psychic Energy Reader

5.0 (4)
Top Performer
7 Verified bookings

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Portsmouth
  • $144 – $2,000 per event

Becca D. said “Best last minute decision! My guests loved getting their readings. Was professional and kind. Every was impressed how accurate readings were. Great at communication. Would hire again!”

Manil Bambi - Caricaturist

5.0 (2)
Top Performer
4 Verified bookings

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for pricing

Cindy B. said “We loved his work!! ”

Tidewater Santa

4.98 (55)
Top Performer
111 Verified bookings

  • Virginia Beach, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 18 miles from Portsmouth
  • Contact for pricing

Katelin S. said “Tidewater Santa is an incredible Santa! We had such a wonderful experience. He was in character from the moment he arrived. His suit was stunning from his hat to the bells on his boots. He had a...”

Painting Jewels by Jess

5.0 (7)
Top Performer
8 Verified bookings

  • Newport News, VA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 20 miles from Portsmouth
  • $100 – $150 per hour

Monica A. said “The kids enjoyed their paintings! ”

Drawing LIVE Caricatures

5.0 (14)
Top Performer
25 Verified bookings

  • Yorktown, VA
  • Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
  • 30 miles from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $157

Corey M. said “We can’t thank Will enough for all that he did for our special day! ”

The Jolly Old Elf!

5.0 (5)
10 Verified bookings

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for pricing

Julie H. said “Santa and Mrs Claus were absolutely a wonderful addition to our Christmas party. The children were entranced but even more, the adults had a nostalgic trip down memory lane and there wasn’t a dry...”

Santa John Bingman

4.97 (34)
70 Verified bookings

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for pricing

Kristina P. said “Would highly recommend.”

Mermaid Dani

5.0 (1)
1 Verified booking

  • Portsmouth, VA
  • Costumed Character / Unique and Specialty
  • Contact for pricing

Diane W. said “Wow! When I tell you this was definitely an awesome part of our daughter’s party that was totally worth it. We are so happy we went with hiring Dani as a magical fairy for our daughter’s 8th birthday,...”

Colorful Memories

5.0 (4)
13 Verified bookings

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $125

Cierra F. said “Nikki came with energy and fun. She was a great asset to our community fair. I would definitely hire her for another event we host.”

Santa Vic

5.0 (4)
4 Verified bookings

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • Contact for pricing

Deborah A. said “Presentation was wonderful, my grandkids are still talking about you. Thanks for making picture Sunday a sucess.”

Helena the Mermaid

5.0 (8)
16 Verified bookings

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Mermaid Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • $150 – $800 per event

Elisa O. said “I loved it thanks for your services ,It was a dream for my daughter and all her friends”

Santa Jerritt

5.0 (1)
9 Verified bookings

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $150

Loretta M. said “This was one amazing time. The reaction from the kids and the dogs was awesome. Santa came, read a story and passed out gifts to all. Everyone had a great time. Will do this again. ”

Face Painting by GwineeB

5.0 (1)
2 Verified bookings

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • Contact for pricing

Deana L. said “She did a great job. One of the best I've seen! I'd definitely hire her again.”

Plan A Way

4.99 (65)
114 Verified bookings

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $125 per hour

Tracey S. said “Her talent excited and amazed the kids that they energized the adults to also experience and enjoy her face painting. ”

Hoopwright

5.0 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Fire Performer / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • Contact for pricing

Annalies🌺 said “Liz and team were a great choice for our corporate event. Professional, friendly and SO talented!! We will be using Liz and team for all of our future events. ”

Tams Singing Telegrams

5.0 (4)
1 Verified booking

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Singing Telegram / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • Contact for pricing

Tiffani D. said “Tams was fantastic. She brought balloons and candy—which we hadn’t even discussed—but she based it on what I told her about my hubby. The song was personalized and perfect! I was so happy that she...”

The Virgo Poet

1 Verified booking

  • Norfolk, VA
  • Spoken Word Artist / Unique and Specialty
  • 1 mile from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $300

Welcome to the world of captivating expression and artistic storytelling! I'm a spoken word artist my services bring emotions, ideas, and narratives to life...

Santa Claus Zac

5.0 (14)
27 Verified bookings

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
  • 5 miles from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $50

Tyler said “Santa Zac was great. He arrived early to our small neighborhood event. He was great with interacting with the kids both for photos and while walking around. He was very responsive in getting us a...”

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Pony Party / Unique and Specialty
  • 5 miles from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $150

Patrice P. said “The staff was their promptly made adjustments and we're ready to receive the kiddos in less than 5 minutes. Kids had a great time with the goats and ponies.”

Mermaid Hales

5.0 (20)
36 Verified bookings

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Mermaid Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
  • 5 miles from Portsmouth
  • Starts at $200

Maggie F. said “Amazing job! The kids were so happy and engaged. Highly recommend!”

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Unique and Specialty Acts serving the Portsmouth, VA area

These Unique and Specialty Acts serve the wider Portsmouth and Portsmouth City county area and travel to Norfolk, Chesapeake, Meadowbrook, State Farm, Fort Monroe, Hampton, Carrollton, Suffolk, Coffee, Virginia Beach, Rescue, Battery Park, Northwest, Newport News, Poquoson, Cannon, and Smithfield.