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38 Costumed Characters serving Pittsburgh, PA

That Costume Guy

5.0 (2)
1 Verified booking

  • Washington, PA
  • Costumed Character
  • 23 miles from Pittsburgh
  • $150-300

Austin H. said “Absolutely amazing experience! He brought fun, energy, and professionalism! 1000% will be booking again with him! ”
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Singing Santa Brett

5.0 (16)
27 Verified bookings

  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Santa Claus / Costumed Character
  • Contact for rates

Lindsay R. said “Singing Sant Brett was great to have at our party! My son loved it. Not only did he tailor the visit to my son but also included the adults! It was so fun! ”
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More Fun

4.98 (51)
Top Performer
113 Verified bookings

  • Akron, OH
  • Variety Entertainer / Costumed Character
  • 91 miles from Pittsburgh
  • Contact for rates

David A. said “Wow! Hire this guy right now if you want to have fun and laugh your head off. Doug did such a great job with our family Christmas Party entertaining my special needs nephew. He was professional,... ”
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The International Singing Telegram Company

4.59 (51)
105 Verified bookings

  • Akron, OH
  • Singing Telegram / Costumed Character
  • 91 miles from Pittsburgh
  • $125 & up depending on type of entertainment

Jamie L. said “We loved having them come in and be our Easter Bunny for our daycares open house. They were able to handle both young infants and older children very well. Our parents loved having the kids take... ”

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Quick facts for Costumed Characters in Pittsburgh, PA

7,092 quotes sent

In the past year, Costumed Characters have sent 7,092 quotes to event planners.

33rd most popular

Costumed Characters rank #33 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

4.9 out of 5 stars

There are 7,577 Costumed Character reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

1.1 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1.1 days (on average) to hire a Costumed Character.

Pittsburgh ranks #13

Pittsburgh is the 13th most popular city for Costumed Characters requests in Pennsylvania.

Popular events

Costumed Characters are typically hired for Christmas Parties, Children’s Birthday Parties, and Corporate Events in Pittsburgh, PA.

Pennsylvania ranks #7

Pennsylvania is the 7th most popular state for Costumed Characters requests in the United States.

Past events for Costumed Characters in Pittsburgh, PA

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Costumed Character

5.0

December 19, 2025

2 hours

Definitely one of the highlights of our event. We have a very unique venue and situation, and I did not really provide much instruction. Never broke character, made a fantastic entrance. Was very impressed and I really appreciate the long travel!
Event total

$400

Awesome

Costumed Character

5.0

April 18, 2026

1 hour

They were great. Interacted with the guest. Arrived early. Very nice explaining what was to come.
Event total

$295

About booking Costumed Characters in Pittsburgh, PA

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 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 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 Pittsburgh 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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Costumed Characters serving the Pittsburgh, PA area

These Costumed Characters serve the wider Pittsburgh and Allegheny county area and travel to Mount Washington, Millvale, Green Tree, Dormont, Crafton, McKees Rocks, Brentwood, Bellevue, Larimer, Homestead, Carnegie, Sharpsburg, Castle Shannon, Avalon, Scott Township, Homewood, Edgewood, Aspinwall, Wilkinsburg, Heidelberg, Munhall, Swissvale, Whitaker, Glenshaw, Mount Lebanon, Ben Avon, Braddock Hills, Baldwin, Braddock, and Robinson.