Birthday and Backyard Party Rentals in San Diego
Canopies for shade, tables and chairs for every guest, kids-size seating, giant yard games and snow cone machines for birthdays and backyard get-togethers anywhere in San Diego County.
Party rentals for birthdays and backyard get-togethers
Most birthday parties in San Diego happen in a backyard, a driveway or a park, and the same handful of rentals covers almost all of them. We rent canopies from $70, table and chair packages from $30, kids picnic tables at $15, giant yard games from $40 and popcorn, cotton candy and snow cone machines at $100.
Prices below are starting prices. Click any item to see details and book it online.
Canopy Rentals for Backyard Parties
A 10×10 canopy rents for $70 and shades a food table or a cake table. A 10×20 canopy rents for $120 and covers about 16 guests seated at round tables, which fits most backyard birthdays.
Longer 10×30 and 10×40 canopies work well along a side yard or a long driveway. Measure the open space before you order, and leave a little room on each side for staking or weights.
See all canopy rentals →Canopy rental prices
- 10×10 canopyfrom $70
- 10×20 canopyfrom $120
- 10×30 canopyfrom $210
- 10×40 canopyfrom $280
What size tent do you need?
Use our tent calculator to find the right tent in seconds. Enter your guest count and how guests will be seated, and the calculator shows the tent or canopy that fits, with its starting price.
- Avoid a tent that is too small and leaves guests crowded
- Don’t pay for more tent than your party needs
- See the right size and starting price before you book
Planning a dance floor, buffet or bar? Use the full tent size calculator.
Table and Chair Rentals for Birthdays
The fastest way to seat a party is a package: a 6ft table with chairs rents for $30, and a 60-inch round table with chairs rents for $40. Folding chairs rent for $3 each if you only need extra seats.
For a kids party, blue kids picnic tables rent for $15 and kids chairs rent for $3. Our crew can set up the tables and chairs for you as a paid add-on.
See all table rentals →Table rentals
- 6ft banquet tablefrom $12
- 8ft banquet tablefrom $15
- 60-inch round tablefrom $15
- 33-inch cocktail tablefrom $14
- Kids picnic tablefrom $15
- White folding chairfrom $3
- Slatted resin chairfrom $5
- Lifetime chairfrom $6
- Kids chairfrom $3
- 6ft table and chairsfrom $30
- 60-inch round table and chairsfrom $40
- 8ft table and chairsfrom $45
Giant Yard Game Rentals for Parties
Giant Jenga and giant ring toss start at $40, giant Connect 4 is $50 and giant cornhole is $65. The lawn game party package bundles several games for $155.
Yard games keep older kids and adults busy while the younger kids play, and they work on grass or a patio. Weekend dates book up, so reserve games at least one month ahead.
See all lawn game rentals →Yard game prices
- Giant Jengafrom $40
- Giant ring tossfrom $40
- Giant Connect 4from $50
- Giant cornholefrom $65
- Giant yard pongfrom $100
- Lawn game party packagefrom $155
Popcorn, Cotton Candy and Snow Cone Machine Rentals
Popcorn, cotton candy and snow cone machines rent for $100 each, and each rental includes supplies for 50 servings. Extra servings come in batches of 50 if you have a bigger guest list.
Each machine needs one standard 110V outlet nearby. Add a $20 carnival theme table to give the machine its own serving station.
See all concession rentals →Concession machine prices
- Popcorn machinefrom $100
- Cotton candy machinefrom $100
- Snow cone machinefrom $100
- Generatorfrom $100
Planning tips for a birthday or backyard party
Count guests, then pick a package
A 6ft table package seats 6 and a 60-inch round package seats 8. Divide your guest count to know how many to order.
Give kids their own tables
Kids picnic tables and kids chairs keep little guests at their own height and free up adult seating.
Plan for shade
Afternoon sun hits backyards hard. A canopy over the food and cake table keeps both cool.
Check your outlets
Every concession machine needs a 110V outlet. If the yard has none close by, add a 100ft extension cord for $20.
Why San Diego families book their parties with us
You have enough to do on party day. We bring the shade, seating and games so you can focus on the guest of honor.
Up to 24 hours of party time
Every rental includes up to 24 hours of use at the quoted price, so there is no rush to clean up.
Clean equipment for kids
Tables, chairs and machines are cleaned with commercial-grade products after every rental.
Canopy and tent setup by our crew
We deliver and set up every tent, and table and chair setup is available as an add-on.
Easy rescheduling
Need a new date? Reschedule under our raincheck policy with no change fees.
Fully insured
Liability coverage that exceeds California state requirements.
Safely anchored
36-inch stakes on grass and concrete blocks on hard surfaces.
See what our customers say about us
We had the best experience with Tents & Things for our daughter’s first birthday! From the very beginning, they were so easy to work with, responsive, organized, and genuinely cared about making sure everything was perfect.
The rentals were beautiful, clean, and exactly what we envisioned. They arrived on time, set everything up seamlessly, and made the entire process completely stress-free. It was one less thing for us to worry about, which meant so much while planning a big event.
If you’re looking for a company that’s reliable, professional, and truly goes above and beyond, I can’t recommend Tents & Things enough.
Would highly recommend! Good communication both during ordering and day of. On-time delivery and pick-up, very professional.
I had a fantastic experience renting tables and chairs from Tents and Things for a backyard dinner party I hosted. Selvin was incredibly responsive throughout the process, and his prices—including delivery—were very reasonable.
The equipment was in perfect condition, and Selvin was punctual for both delivery and pickup. He went above and beyond by offering to set everything up for me and even brought extra chairs just in case I needed them. I highly recommend Tents and Things for your next event!
Great communication snow cone machine was clean , worked great and looked new . Highly recommended . Easy to pay
Great communication! Delivery & pickup went smoothly.
Other events we serve
We deliver across San Diego County, including Carlsbad · Chula Vista · El Cajon · Encinitas · Escondido · La Mesa · National City · Oceanside · Poway · San Marcos · Santee · Vista. See our service area.
Birthday parties rental FAQs
How much does it cost to rent tables and chairs for a birthday party in San Diego?
A 6ft table with chairs rents for $30 and seats 6. A 60-inch round table with chairs rents for $40 and seats 8. Folding chairs rent for $3 each.
What size canopy do I need for a backyard party?
A 10x20 canopy covers about 16 guests seated at round tables and rents for $120. A 10x10 for $70 is enough to shade a food or cake table.
Do you rent kids tables and chairs?
Yes. Blue kids picnic tables rent for $15 and kids chairs rent for $3 each.
How many servings come with a snow cone machine?
Each popcorn, cotton candy or snow cone machine rental includes supplies for 50 servings. Extra servings are sold in batches of 50.
How far ahead should I book yard games?
Book giant yard games at least one month ahead, especially for weekend birthdays.
Do you set up the tables and chairs?
Table and chair setup is available as a paid add-on. Tent setup is always included.
More answers on our party rental FAQ page.
Ready to plan the party?
See what is available for your date and book online any time.
Last updated October 2026