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We’ve gathered average pricing for hiring Costumed Characters in New York City, NY using data from quotes sent through GigSalad.
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In the past year, Costumed Characters have sent 7,163 quotes to event planners.
Costumed Characters rank #33 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
There are 7,587 Costumed Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.
From request to booking, it takes 1.1 days (on average) to hire a Costumed Character.
New York City is the most popular city for Costumed Characters requests in New York.
Costumed Characters are typically hired for Children’s Birthday Parties, Christmas Parties, and Birthday Parties in New York City, NY.
New York is the 3rd most popular state for Costumed Characters requests in the United States.
Costumed Character
5.0
October 11, 2025
1.5 hour
Costumed Character
5.0
December 13, 2025
2 hours
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5.0
March 8, 2026
1 hour
Bring your celebration to life with a fun costumed character! Host your own princess party with a visit from your child's favorite princess. Or have a hero from their favorite movie or comic book drop in for a superhero party. On GigSalad you can find princesses, superheroes, cartoon characters, and all other kinds of party characters for kids. Character visits are a great and affordable option for birthday parties, school events, fundraisers, or even corporate events where little ones will be present.
The exact cost for party characters in New York City, New York will vary depending on the length of the kids party, the activities you wish to include, and costume quality and popularity. High-quality costumes for fan-favorite characters run a bit higher than more generic characters. Some characters might also offer face painting, balloon twisting, storytelling, or games for an additional cost. Contact local character companies above to get customized quotes for your event!
While browsing character profiles, look through photos, watch videos, and read reviews from past clients to learn more about their services and package options. Request free quotes from multiple companies around New York City so you have options. When discussing your event, clarify important details like activities provided, the number of children on the guest list, and any special requests or venue requirements. You should also request a background check if that’s important to you.
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These Costumed Characters serve the wider New York City and New York county area and travel to Long Island City, Delancey, Newport, Crafts, Jersey City, Market, Burlington, Chelsea, Hoboken, Tunnel, Greenpoint, Summit, Morton, Hilton, Warwick, Weehawken, Brooklyn, Union City, Sunnyside, Manhattan, West New York, Yorkville, Maspeth, Guttenberg, Ridgewood, Astoria, Woodside, Secaucus, Mount Sinai, and North Bergen.