Puppet Show for Kids in Walnut Creek, CA
Interactive puppet and magic shows that come to you, anywhere in Walnut Creek: Rossmoor, Northgate, Saranap, Parkmead and Downtown. We don't charge a travel fee, and we don't take a deposit to hold your date.
- 26+ years
- 5.0 stars from 207 Google reviews
- No deposit or travel fee
A show that comes to your Walnut Creek party: backyard, park or clubhouse
California Kids Fun is a family business that has been making children laugh since 2000. We bring an interactive puppet and magic show to your party: handmade puppets we build ourselves, comedy magic where the kids do the tricks, and a performer who has done this thousands of times and still finds it funny.
Shows run 45 minutes and are built for ages 2 to 10, with the energy dialed up or down to match the room.
Book a puppet show for kids
Looking for a magician in Walnut Creek?
Every show includes comedy magic, so you get a kids' magician and a puppet show in one visit. The magic is built around the children: they wave the wand, shout the magic words and make the tricks work.
Where we've performed in Walnut Creek
Community centers and clubhouses
Rossmoor's Halloween festival in October 2026, where residents brought their kids and grandkids for the show.
Preschools, schools and camps
A morning puppet and magic program for the TK class at Indian Valley Elementary in June 2026.
Community and cultural celebrations
An Eid celebration show for families at the Walnut Creek Islamic Center, and two back-to-back shows for about 40 children at a community holiday party.
Backyards and parks
Birthday parties all over Walnut Creek, from dinosaur parties for toddlers to Halloween costume parties.
Walnut Creek party packages and prices
Puppet & Magic Duo
$375
- Puppet show and comedy magic in one silly story
- Theme to match your party
- A starring moment for the birthday child
- Photo op with the puppets
Ultimate Entertainment
$575
- The 45-minute puppet and magic show
- Balloon twisting for up to 20 kids
- Dance games and a cake ceremony
- Photo op and theme selection
Add-ons: balloon twisting from $99, dance games $49. Book online and save $25. Prices include travel and setup in Walnut Creek.
Why Walnut Creek parents book us
No travel fee, ever
Walnut Creek is inside our regular service area. The price you see is the price you pay.
No deposit
Hold your date with nothing paid upfront. You pay on the day.
Fully refundable
Plans change. Payments for canceled shows are refunded in full, and moving a date with a week's notice is free.
Handmade puppets
Jungle Joe builds the puppets himself after 26+ years as a puppeteer and ventriloquist.
Fully insured
$1M/$2M liability coverage. Certificates of insurance on request for venues and schools.
5.0 stars, 207 Google reviews
Families, teachers and librarians across the Bay Area.
For Walnut Creek preschools, schools and camps
Our programs are written for Pre-K through Grade 5. We provide itemized invoices, a W-9 and a certificate of insurance when your school needs them.
- Educational puppet and magic assembly, 45 minutes: $375
- Two shows on the same visit: $50 off each
- Library programs: $395
You plan it, we dress the show to match
Tell us your party theme and we'll bring puppets and jokes to match.
- Dinosaur explorer
- Jungle safari
- Pirate
- Princess
- Halloween, fun not scary
- Superheroes
- Unicorns and rainbows
- Holiday parties
What happens on the day
- We arrive about 15 minutes early and set up in a 6x6 ft space (8x8 ft is ideal), indoors or out.
- The kids sit up front, close enough to touch the puppets.
- 45 minutes of laughs, magic and chances for every child to join in.
- Photos with the puppets, plus balloons if you added them.
- You pay on the day by Zelle, cash, check or card.
What families and schools say
California Kids Fun is rated 5.0 on Google from 207 reviews.
Questions Walnut Creek parents ask
Do you charge extra to come to Walnut Creek?
No. Walnut Creek and the rest of central Contra Costa are inside our regular service area, so there's no travel fee.
Can you perform at a Walnut Creek park?
Yes. Heather Farm Park and Larkey Park both have group picnic areas you can reserve through the City, from 120 days up to one week before your party. Jump houses and inflatables aren't allowed in Walnut Creek city parks, so a puppet and magic show is an easy way to keep the kids together. City rules limit amplified sound to 50 feet, and we keep our compact speaker well within that.
Do you perform in Rossmoor?
Yes. We performed at Rossmoor's Halloween festival in October 2026. Share the gate and parking instructions when you book.
How much space do you need?
About 6x6 feet of clear space, 8x8 feet if you have it, plus room in front for the kids to sit.
What if it rains?
If you have an indoor backup such as a living room, garage or clubhouse, we move the show inside. Call or text us as soon as your plans change.
Are you insured?
Yes, $1M/$2M liability. We send a certificate of insurance on request.
Do you require a deposit?
No. You pay on the day of the party.
What ages is the show for?
Ages 2 to 10. Mixed-age parties are normal, and the adults end up laughing too.
How far in advance should I book?
Weekends in October and December fill first, so book 3 to 4 weeks ahead if you can. Call for last-minute dates too.
Walnut Creek neighborhoods we serve
- Downtown
- Northgate
- Rossmoor
- Saranap
- Parkmead
- Rancho San Miguel
- Walnut Heights
- Indian Valley
- Shell Ridge
- Woodlands
ZIP codes 94595, 94596, 94597 and 94598.
Nearby: Pleasant Hill, Danville, Pleasanton, Lafayette, Concord, Martinez, Orinda and San Ramon. See our full service area.
Helpful Walnut Creek party planning resources
These official City of Walnut Creek and county library pages help you pick a spot and check the rules before your celebration.
- Walnut Creek picnic area rentals
Reserve the group picnic areas at Heather Farm Park or Larkey Park, and read the park rules on sound and inflatables.
- Heather Farm Park maps
Find the picnic areas and parking at Heather Farm Park on N. San Carlos Drive.
- Open space picnic reservations
Groups of 15 or more need a reservation at open space sites such as Borges Ranch and Hanna Grove.
- Walnut Creek Library
Contra Costa County Library branch at 1644 N. Broadway, for story times and children's programs.
Tip: Always confirm venue rules, including any limits on amplified sound, before your event.
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Book your Walnut Creek show
Send your date, time, city and your kids' age group. We'll confirm availability, usually the same day.