Community Event Rentals in San Diego
Canopies, tables and chairs, concession machines, generators and lights for block parties, nonprofit gatherings, cultural celebrations and park events in neighborhoods across San Diego County.
Canopy, table and power rentals for community gatherings
Community events often happen in a park, a cul-de-sac or a parking lot where there is no shade and no outlet. We rent canopies from $70, 6ft banquet tables at $12, folding chairs at $3, concession machines at $100 and a generator at $100, with delivery and pickup across San Diego County.
Prices below are starting prices. Click any item to see details and book it online.
Canopy Rentals for Community Events
A 10×10 canopy at $70 is the standard size for a check-in, info or vendor table. Larger 10×20, 10×30 and 10×40 canopies cover seating areas and food lines.
Many cities limit tent and canopy sizes in parks or require a permit above a certain size. Our city pages list the park and permit rules we found for each city we serve, so check yours before you book.
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 Community Events
6ft banquet tables rent for $12 and seat 6, and white folding chairs rent for $3. They are the simplest way to seat a crowd or set up a row of information tables.
For a sit-down meal, 60-inch round tables at $15 seat 8 each. Table and chair setup is a paid add-on if your volunteers are short on hands.
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
Concession Machine Rentals for Community Events
Popcorn, cotton candy and snow cone machines rent for $100 each and include supplies for 50 servings. Order extra servings in batches of 50 for bigger turnouts.
Concessions draw families to a booth and give volunteers an easy job. Each machine needs one 110V outlet.
See all concession rentals →Concession machine prices
- Popcorn machinefrom $100
- Cotton candy machinefrom $100
- Snow cone machinefrom $100
- Generatorfrom $100
Generator and Lighting Rentals for Outdoor Events
Our generator rents for $100 and supplies 3,900 running watts on gasoline or 3,500 on propane, for up to 18 hours depending on load. It runs concession machines, speakers and lights where a park has no power.
String lights start at $30 for 25ft and 30ft globe light strands rent for $40, which keeps an evening event lit after sunset. A 100ft extension cord rents for $20.
See event lighting rentals →Lighting and power prices
- 25ft string lightsfrom $30
- 30ft globe lightsfrom $40
- Generatorfrom $100
- 100ft extension cordfrom $20
Planning tips for a community event
Check park rules early
Some parks limit canopy sizes or require permits for tents. See the rules for your city before choosing sizes.
Plan your power
Parks and lots often have no outlets. A generator covers concession machines and a sound system.
Count tables for vendors and volunteers
Plan one 6ft table per booth, plus tables for check-in and food.
Book early for weekend dates
Weekend dates fill first. Book online 24 hours a day once your date is set.
Why organizers choose Tents and Things
Volunteer-run events need equipment that arrives ready and a team that handles the heavy lifting.
We put up the tents
Our crew delivers, sets up and takes down every tent.
Anchored for the site
36-inch stakes on grass and concrete blocks on hard surfaces like lots and plazas.
Up to 24 hours of use
Every rental includes up to 24 hours at the quoted price.
Fully insured
Liability coverage that exceeds California state requirements.
Cleaned after every rental
A multi-step cleaning process with commercial-grade products.
Raincheck policy
Reschedule to a new date with no change fees.
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.
Community events rental FAQs
What rentals do I need for a block party in San Diego?
Most block parties need a few canopies for shade, tables and chairs, and something for kids like a snow cone machine or yard games. Canopies start at $70, 6ft tables at $12 and folding chairs at $3.
Can I put a tent up in a San Diego County park?
Many cities limit canopy and tent sizes in parks or require a permit for larger tents. Our city pages list the park rules we found for each city, and we recommend checking with your city before booking.
How do I power equipment at a park with no outlets?
Our generator rents for $100 and supplies 3,900 running watts on gasoline for up to 18 hours depending on load.
What size canopy is best for a vendor or info booth?
A 10x10 canopy at $70 is the standard booth size.
Do you deliver to all of San Diego County?
Yes. We deliver across all of San Diego County, and delivery fees are calculated at checkout based on the address.
What happens if weather cancels the event?
Our raincheck policy lets you reschedule to a new date with no change fees.
More answers on our party rental FAQ page.
Organizing a community event?
Reserve canopies, tables, chairs and power online 24 hours a day.
Last updated October 2026