These party entertainers and entertainment are the winners of the Bay Area Parent’s 2026 Best of the Best reader poll. Read the full list of winners here.
East Bay
Gold: Ricky Roo & Friends Puppet Shows. There’s nothing that puts smiles on faces quicker than this silly puppet show. rickyrooandfriends.com.
Silver: Mr. SHAP Balloon Artist & Magician. mrshap.com.
Bronze: Music Time with Megan. musictimewithmegan.com.
Peninsula
Gold: Ricky Roo & Friends Puppet Shows. This kids’ entertainer offers puppet shows with themes of sharing, kindness and courage. rickyrooandfriends.com.
Silver: Mr. SHAP Balloon Artist & Magician. mrshap.com.
Bronze: Music Time with Megan. musictimewithmegan.com.
San Francisco/Marin
Gold: Ricky Roo & Friends Puppet Shows. They personalize the puppet show to feature the birthday boy or girl, siblings and parents, or whoever the party is celebrating. rickyrooandfriends.com.
Silver: Mr. SHAP Balloon Artist & Magician. mrshap.com.
Bronze: Happily Ever Laughter Parties. happilyeverlaughter.com.
Silicon Valley
Gold: Ricky Roo & Friends Puppet Shows. There’s nothing that puts smiles on faces quicker than this silly puppet show. rickyrooandfriends.com.
Silver: Mr. SHAP Balloon Artist & Magician. mrshap.com.
Bronze: Happily Ever Laughter. happilyeverlaughter.com.
