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Face Painting • Edmonton
Colorful faces.
Colorful faces.
Big reactions.
Beautiful event moments.
Bright, professional face painting for birthdays, schools, daycares, festivals, community events and family-friendly celebrations in Edmonton.
✓ From $110/hour per artist
✓ Approx. 8–12 children/hour
✓ Kid-friendly designs
✓ Private parties & larger events
A small transformation with a big visual impact.
Kids choose a design, watch it come to life and become part of the party atmosphere themselves.
From $110/hr
Per face painting artist
8–12 kids/hr
Approx. per artist
Kid-friendly
Simple, colorful designs
Scalable
Extra artists for larger attendance
Why it works
Kids don’t just watch the fun — they become part of it.
Face painting adds color, anticipation and personal choice while creating memorable photos and a stronger visual atmosphere throughout the event.
High visual impact
Painted faces immediately make the event feel more colorful, festive and memorable.
Personal choice
Kids enjoy choosing a design and showing it off once the transformation is complete.
Great for photos
Face painting becomes part of the visual story of the event, from candid moments to family pictures.
The transformation
From “what should I choose?” to “look at me!”
The experience is more than the finished design. Children enjoy choosing, waiting for their turn, watching the process and seeing the final result.
Popular styles
Simple designs that keep the line moving.
Available designs depend on the artist, theme, event size and the level of detail appropriate for the time available.
🦋Butterflies
🦸Hero-inspired
🐯Animals
👑Princess styles
🌈Rainbow designs
🌸Flowers
✨Glitter accents
🎉Themed options
Capacity
How many children can one artist serve?
8–12 kids/hourThis is an approximate range per artist and depends on design complexity, age group, event flow and how much detail is requested.
- Simple designs move faster
- Detailed designs take longer
- Extra artists can reduce wait times
- We can recommend coverage based on attendance
Event planning
For larger groups, flow matters.
Schools, festivals, community events and corporate family functions may need additional artists or simplified design menus to keep lines manageable.
- School events
- Community festivals
- Corporate family events
- Seasonal celebrations
- Multiple artists depending on availability
Most booked combinations
Face painting works even better as part of a complete party flow.
Pair it with another activity so children have more variety and the event has a stronger rhythm from start to finish.
Classic combo
Colors Experience
$185Face Painting + Balloon Twisting
More movement
Movement Experience
$230Interactive Games + Colors or Fantasy
Full birthday flow
Show Packages
From $285Show + Games + Colors or Fantasy
Perfect for
From small birthdays to large family events.
Face painting is one of Saludo’s most flexible visual entertainment services because it can work as a standalone activity or inside a larger setup.
Schools & Community Events
A popular walk-up activity for fun days, festivals and family programming.
Corporate Family Events
Add a polished child-friendly activity to staff events, seasonal celebrations and activations.
FAQ
Before you book
How many children can one face painter serve?
Approximately 8–12 children per hour per artist, depending on design complexity and event flow. Simpler designs allow faster service.
How do I know how many artists I need?
It depends on attendance, event length and how detailed you want the designs to be. Send us those details and we can recommend the right coverage.
Can children choose their own design?
Usually yes. The available menu may be adjusted for larger events to help keep service moving efficiently.
Can face painting match our event theme?
Theme-inspired options may be possible depending on the request, artist and time available. Send the theme in advance.
Can face painting be done outdoors?
Yes, depending on weather, shade, wind and event setup. A suitable protected working area is important for a comfortable and organized service.
Can I combine it with other Saludo services?
Yes. It pairs naturally with balloon twisting, interactive games, shows, characters and premium experiences.
Do you travel outside Edmonton?
Yes, depending on location and schedule. Travel charges may apply outside Edmonton.
Tell us how many children you expect.
Send your date, location, expected attendance and event length. We’ll recommend the right amount of face painting time — and whether one or multiple artists will create the best flow.