Birthdays are celebrated once a year and kids want to have a memorable celebration. For parents, organising birthday parties can be time-consuming. Most don’t know where to start or look for fun party entertainment ideas. To help parents organise their children’s birthday parties, we have prepared a list of fun activities for them to try out. These activities are kid-tested and suited for children of all ages.
Put treats in a box and have each of the adult guests wrap the box with gift paper. Repeat it until all of the guests have wrapped the box. Gather all the kids and ask them to sit in a circle. Play some music and have the kids pass around the box. When the music stops, the child holding the box will remove a layer of gift paper. Repeat it until a child finally unwraps the box and enjoys the treats.
Separate the kids into groups and have them show off their dance moves. The liveliest ensemble wins a prize. Aside from a dance showdown, you can also hire dance instructors to teach the children to dance moves and showcase them after their workshop. It’s a fun way to keep the children active and entertained.
All you need are hard-boiled eggs and tablespoons. Line up all the participants and ask them to put the eggs on their spoons. Their goal is to reach the finish line without dropping their eggs. The child who drops an egg must start over again. Whoever crosses the finish line without dropping their egg wins the race. It may be a classic party game but kids will have a blast testing their balance and coordination.
Group the children into teams of 8 and have line up. The child in front of the group will be given a ball. Once the race starts, the participants must pass the ball alternately, either over their heads or between their legs, until it reaches the last child. He or she must dash to the front of the line and repeat the process. The first team who has the original child back in front of the line wins the race.
Another kids party entertainment idea is an outdoor movie party. It’s a fun way to keep the children occupied while enjoying their favourite movie. Arrange sleeping bags, air mattresses, beanbags, or chairs in your backyard. Hire a projector and hang a white sheet (or use a white wall) as a movie screen. Serve microwave popcorn, juice, or chips for the kids to enjoy while watching the movie. It’s a fun and budget-friendly way of hosting your child’s birthday party.
Layout a five-foot piece of bubble wrap on your porch or yard. Have the kids remove their shoes and ask them to walk barefoot on the sheet of bubble wrap. The goal is to cross the bubble wrap sheet without popping the bubbles. You can also opt to have three teams cross the sheet to reach the finish line. The team or child who makes the least bubble pops wins the race! It’s a fun game for children of all ages.
Balloon making is a fun and creative activity for both kids and adults. This workshop teaches them to stretch their imagination by turning balloons into objects, animals, and even plants. Some balloon making workshops include clowns with the package. If your child isn’t comfortable with clowns, hire a professional balloon artist to host the workshop. It will test their wits as balloon making can be difficult, yet fun.
Games such as Minute To Win It can be played individually or as a team. For individuals, players have to beat the clock to earn points. The winning player who completed the course in the least amount of time wins the challenge. For teams, the same rules apply and they have to complete the course to beat the other teams. At the end of the race, the top finishers will be awarded special prizes.
Talk show host and TV presenter, Jimmy Fallon, popularised the use of classroom instruments by collaborating with musicians such as The Back Street Boys, Adele, A-ha, and Carley Rae Jepsen. Use this idea to organise a classroom instruments jamboree with the birthday celebrant and his guests! Get a couple of instrument from the toy store and let the kids play with them. You can also opt to invite or hire a kid’s musical group who can teach the children the basics of playing instruments. After their lessons, they can all play together and record it as a video clip. Who knows, they might become instant online celebrities.
Hiring party entertainers is another fun way to turn your child’s birthday into something special. Magicians never fail to amaze both kids and adults with their mesmerising tricks and illusions. Clown ensembles’ animated antics and balloon-twisting talents are guaranteed to bring in a barrel of laughs. Superheroes always bring hope to children and remind them to be good citizens. In addition, these professional entertainers can also double as party hosts to help you entertain the kids and your guests.
Pick your favourite from our list of awesome birthday party activities. You can make a few adaptations for your kid’s event, and there you go! Don’t forget the party loot bags for your little guests too!
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