Fun Kids Party Games

Active Games

• Balloon PopFill balloons with small prizes and have kids pop them to get their treats.
• Sack RaceKids hop in burlap sacks to see who can reach the finish line first.
• Obstacle CourseSet up various challenges for kids to complete in a timed race.
• Freeze DancePlay music and have kids dance; when the music stops, they must freeze.
• Water Balloon TossPair kids up and have them toss a water balloon back and forth, stepping back after each successful catch.

• Hula Hoop ContestSee who can keep a hula hoop spinning the longest.
• LimboPlay music and have kids try to limbo under a stick without touching it.
• Ball TossSet up buckets at different distances and have kids try to toss balls into them.
• Dance OffLet kids show off their best dance moves and vote for the winner.
• Ring TossCreate a ring toss game with bottles and rings for kids to try.

Creative Activities

• Craft StationSet up a table with supplies for kids to make their own crafts.
• Face PaintingHire or assign someone to paint fun designs on the kids' faces.
• Storytime CornerSet aside a cozy area for reading stories to the kids.
• Bubble StationProvide bubble solution and wands for kids to make their own bubbles.

Group Games

• Musical ChairsSet up chairs in a circle and play music. When the music stops, everyone must find a chair.
• Treasure HuntCreate clues and hide treasures around the party area for kids to find.
• Pin the Tail on the DonkeyBlindfolded players try to pin a tail on a picture of a donkey.
• Simon SaysOne child plays 'Simon' and gives commands that others must follow only if prefaced with 'Simon says'.
• Duck Duck GooseKids sit in a circle and one walks around tapping heads, saying 'duck' until choosing a 'goose'.
• Guess the Number of CandiesFill a jar with candies and have kids guess how many are inside.
• Karaoke TimeSet up a karaoke machine for kids to sing their favorite songs.