Noon Year's Eve Party for Kids: 5 Bay Area Entertainers
A Noon Year's Eve party gives young kids a countdown at 12:00 noon on December 31. Five Bay Area kids entertainers that travel to you, with what each brings, what a first booking costs and when to request the date, checked October 28, 2026.
TL;DR
A Noon Year's Eve party gives Bay Area kids a New Year's countdown at 12:00 noon on Thursday, December 31, 2026, and the five kids entertainers below travel to your home, office or party room to run it. Prices and booking terms were checked against the live listings on October 28, 2026.
- For the countdown itself: a giant bubble show listed in San Francisco.
- For a small party at home: a balloon twister listed in El Cerrito or one listed in Fremont.
- For a bigger family event: a cotton candy and popcorn cart, or a roaming butterfly act on roller skates.
- The shortest booking each act allows costs $250 to $600 (counting 1 hour where the duration is Flexible), before tax, fees and gratuity.
- Request your date by mid-November; December weekends and holiday weeks fill first.
Last updated: October 2026
Three of the five acts are listed in San Francisco, one in El Cerrito and one in Fremont. If your New Year's Eve is an evening party for adults, our guide to hosting a New Year's Eve party in the Bay Area covers venues and DJs instead.
What is a Noon Year's Eve party?
A Noon Year's Eve party is a daytime New Year's Eve celebration for kids who are too young to stay up until midnight: the countdown lands at 12:00 noon, and the party wraps up by early afternoon. A two-hour window, for example 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, leaves room for one act building energy before noon and a calmer activity or treats after it.
No listing in this guide is sold as a New Year's package. These are kids party entertainers, and all but the El Cerrito balloon package name holiday celebrations, holiday gatherings, holiday family days or corporate family days among their bookings; this guide recommends them for a family countdown. Put "Noon Year's Eve" and your countdown time in the request so the performer can plan around it.
How much does a Noon Year's Eve party entertainer cost?
A Noon Year's Eve party entertainer in the Bay Area costs $250 to $600 for the shortest booking each of the five listings below allows, before tax, fees and gratuity. Counting 1 hour where the duration is listed as Flexible, the inputs are: Fremont balloon twister $150.00 + $100.00 = $250; giant bubble show $200.00 + $100.00 = $300; butterfly act $150.00 + $200.00 = $350; El Cerrito balloon twister $125.00 + 1.5 × $190.00 = $410; cotton candy cart 2 hours × $300.00 = $600. Across those five (n = 5, checked October 28, 2026), the median is $350.
Two price shapes appear on the cards. An hourly price such as $300.00/hour is multiplied by the hours you book. A price such as $200.00 + $100.00/hour is a flat fee plus an hourly rate, so the fee is paid once. Minimum hours come from the duration on each card.
Two listings also quote a flat rate in their descriptions for one to four hours: $500 for the cart, where the card price of $300.00/hour with a 2-hour minimum gives $600 to $1,200 for two to four hours, and $350 for the butterfly act, where the card price matches only at 1 hour ($150.00 + $200.00/hour, up to 3 hours). The booking form uses the card price, so confirm the total before you send the request. Those two San Francisco listings also say travel beyond a ten-mile radius is calculated separately. For wider context, see what event entertainers cost in the Bay Area.
A giant bubble show for the noon countdown
A bubble show gives the countdown a focal point: the kids gather, you can ask the performer to time a walk-through bubble for 12:00, and kids get hands-on turns afterward. Plan it outdoors if you can.
Giant Bubble Show for Kids Birthday Parties and Family Festivals
A giant bubble show listed in San Francisco: one performer makes room-sized bubbles, walk-through bubble rings that close around a guest, and bubble-inside-a-bubble tricks, with hands-on turns using kid-sized wands so children can try giant shapes and step inside a bubble themselves. The listing names holiday family days and themed sets for seasonal holidays, and uses eco-friendly bubble juice. Outdoor settings are preferred; indoors it works in venues with ceilings above ten feet and floor-protection mats. Glow-in-the-dark and color-shift bubbles are add-ons.
Book nowBalloon twisters for a small family party at home
A balloon twister suits a smaller Noon Year's Eve party at home, where a balloon hat, crown or animal doubles as a prop for the countdown photo. These two are listed in El Cerrito and Fremont; neither sells a New Year's design set, so describe the look you want when you request the date.
Balloon Twister for Birthday Parties: Deluxe 90-Minute Package
Sold as a 90-minute birthday package by an El Cerrito balloon twister: custom balloons made to order for every guest and upbeat party music throughout, with travel anywhere in the Bay Area, tolls, supplies and costume built into the price. Themed costume appearances, such as a pirate or cowboy, are included on request, and the one large pre-made balloon hat, made for the guest of honor, can be designed to match your theme, so ask for a New Year's look. A 50% non-refundable deposit holds the date.
Book nowBalloon Twister for Kids Birthday Parties and Festivals
A balloon artist listed in Fremont sets up a compact twisting station with a posted menu of 25+ designs, from animals and swords to crowns and hats, and works at about 25 to 35 sculptures per hour at busy events. The listing names holiday gatherings and themed sets for seasonal holidays, and lists glow-in-the-dark and metallic balloon upgrades as add-ons. Latex-allergy alternatives are available on request; the host provides a six-foot table and one chair.
Book nowNew Year's Eve family events with treats and a roaming act
For a bigger New Year's Eve family event, such as a company family party or a gathering in a community room, these two listings work as stations guests drift to rather than a show everyone sits for. Each listing describes its act as party entertainment for kids and adults.
Cotton Candy and Popcorn Servers for Birthday Parties
A treat cart listed in San Francisco: a costumed server spins cotton candy in front of guests and bags warm popcorn through the booking, with three flavor and color choices such as classic pink vanilla, blue raspberry and rainbow swirl. The cart arrives stocked, fits a six by six foot footprint and needs a standard household outlet within twenty feet, with no kitchen or sink required. The listing names holiday celebrations and corporate family days.
Book nowRollerskating Butterfly Dancer with Bubble Show for Events
A roaming act listed in San Francisco: a performer in a butterfly wing rig with a span of up to seven feet rollerskates a steady loop through the guests, trailing ribbons and bubbles, pausing for photos and letting children walk under the wings. The booking closes with a fifteen-minute bubble shower. The listing names smooth indoor floors or paved outdoor patios as the natural fit, the performer checks the floor on arrival, and its bookings include holiday markets and corporate family days.
Book nowFour of the five packages in this guide, all except the El Cerrito balloon twister, are listed by the same entertainment company. The cart and butterfly listings both name giant bubble shows under Pairs Well With, so you can ask about booking two together. Browse more kids entertainers in San Francisco if you want a different act.
How to plan a kids New Year's Eve party at noon: two worked examples
Both examples use the card prices and each listing's minimum hours. Totals are before tax, fees and gratuity, and before any travel charge a listing applies.
Example 1: 20 guests in a backyard, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Book the giant bubble show for 1 hour around the countdown, 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM: $200.00 + $100.00 = $300. Book the El Cerrito balloon twister for its 90-minute minimum across the whole party: $125.00 + 1.5 × $190.00 = $410, with travel anywhere in the Bay Area included in its price. Total: $300 + $410 = $710, or $710 / 20 = $35.50 per guest. The balloon package fits 3 to 20 guests, so 20 is its limit.
Example 2: 40 guests at a company family party, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Book the giant bubble show for 1 hour leading up to noon: $200.00 + $100.00 = $300. Run the cotton candy and popcorn cart for its 2-hour minimum: 2 × $300.00 = $600. Add the butterfly act for 1 hour: $150.00 + $200.00 = $350. Total: $300 + $600 + $350 = $1,250, or $1,250 / 40 = $31.25 per guest. Check the floor first: the listing names a smooth indoor floor or paved patio as the natural fit for the skates.
Kids New Year's Eve entertainers side by side
The table repeats the card facts in the same order; every act travels to your address.
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| Activity | Location | Duration | Group | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant Bubble Show for Kids Birthday Parties and Family Festivals | Travels to You | Flexible | 1–100 guests | $200.00 + $100.00/hour |
| Balloon Twister for Birthday Parties: Deluxe 90-Minute Package | Travels to You | 1.5–4 hours | 3–20 guests | $125.00 + $190.00/hour |
| Balloon Twister for Kids Birthday Parties and Festivals | Travels to You | Flexible | 1–25 guests | $150.00 + $100.00/hour |
| Cotton Candy and Popcorn Servers for Birthday Parties | Travels to You | 2–8 hours | 5–500 guests | $300.00/hour |
| Rollerskating Butterfly Dancer with Bubble Show for Events | Travels to You | 1–3 hours | 5–500 guests | $150.00 + $200.00/hour |
New Year's Eve family party ideas for the countdown
Build the hour around noon
Start the main act 15 to 30 minutes before noon so it peaks at the countdown, then move to balloons, treats or photos. Bring your own countdown song on a phone speaker, and a balloon drop or confetti poppers at 12:00 are easy to add yourself.
Match the act to the ages
The El Cerrito balloon package lists its typical ages in its own text, while the bubble show and the Fremont twister describe their acts as suited to a wide age range. If your guest list skews to toddlers, ask the performer how they pace the visit for that age.
Space, floors and power
The treat cart needs about six by six feet and a standard household outlet within twenty feet. The butterfly wings span up to seven feet. The El Cerrito twister asks for a small open area indoors or a shaded spot outdoors, and the Fremont twister also asks for shade outside, plus a six-foot table and one chair.
When to book for December 31
None of the five listings mentions December 31, so ask the vendor about the date and your countdown time in the request. All five are request to book with a strict cancellation policy listed as up to 30 days before, which for December 31 is December 1, so settle hours, add-ons and themes before then. For the rest of the season, our holiday party planning timeline sets out what to book when.
Other December parties for kids
For a December party with puppets or a magician, see our guide to Christmas puppet shows for kids in the Bay Area, or compare Santa Claus for hire in the Bay Area. You can also browse all kids entertainers in the Bay Area.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Noon Year's Eve party?
A Noon Year's Eve party is a daytime New Year's Eve celebration for young kids that counts down to 12:00 noon on December 31 instead of midnight. In 2026, December 31 falls on a Thursday, so a Bay Area party can run from late morning into early afternoon, with an entertainer, a countdown and treats.
Can a balloon twister make New Year's hats for a kids party?
Yes, both Bay Area balloon twisters in this guide make wearable designs, though neither sells a New Year's set, so describe the look you want. The Fremont twister's menu includes crowns, tiaras and themed party headgear, and the El Cerrito package includes one large pre-made balloon hat for the guest of honor that can be designed to match your theme.
Do Bay Area kids entertainers work on New Year's Eve?
None of the five Bay Area kids entertainer listings in this guide mentions December 31, so ask the vendor about the date in your request. Every one posts Thursday hours that start at 9:00 AM, which covers a noon countdown, and each is request to book, so the vendor confirms the date before the booking is final.
When should I book an entertainer for a December 31 kids party?
Book a Bay Area entertainer for a December 31 kids party by mid-November. All five listings here use a strict cancellation policy listed as up to 30 days before, which for December 31 is December 1, and the El Cerrito balloon twister asks for four to six weeks of notice for birthday parties.
What ages are these Noon Year's Eve entertainers for?
The Bay Area listings in this guide set their own age notes: the El Cerrito balloon package typically serves ages three through twelve, and the giant bubble show and the Fremont balloon twister describe their entertainment as for guests from toddlers through grandparents. The butterfly act and the treat cart describe party entertainment for kids and adults.