Birthday Party Games

So, it’s time to plan a birthday and your child’s a big fan of Superman? Read on to find out about the things you need for a Superman birthday party! This flying superhero has been around since the 1930s and is beloved for his can-do attitude and tireless courage in the face of danger (via […]

Yeehaw! Is it birthday party time already? If you’ve got a horse-lover in your midst, keep on reading to learn exactly what things you need for a Western birthday. Bring on the cow print, the bandanas, and those fantastic boots! Be sure to get everything in order on the party planning side of things so […]

Do you have a child who loves to build? Always finding little colorful Lego blocks scattered around your household? Perhaps the theme of your child’s next birthday is right in front of your nose. Check out the things you need for a Lego birthday party! These iconic building toys have exploded in popularity since their […]

If you’re throwing a children’s party or planning a kids’ birthday party for any other occasion, you’re probably wondering, ‘How do you entertain kids at a party?’. Fortunately, we have a list of some of the most popular children’s party games to ensure that all of the kids have a good time. There are plenty […]

Key Points: Aim to pick a theme that correlates with something your child is interested in. Perhaps there’s a cartoon they really enjoy or a video game they adore. If your child is older, there’s nothing wrong with asking what sort of party they’d like. Sometimes it can be fun for kids to help pick […]

If your kids like zany, crazy games with lots of movement and imagination, this is a birthday party game for you! If you need to liven up any party, bookmark this page and come back to it as needed — the Fruit Basket Party Game is the best party game for all ages, EVER! Here’s […]

It’s that exciting time again, time to celebrate your child’s birthday. You love giving them a special day, but planning parties can be a challenge. You feel like the usual Chuck E Cheese or laser tag parties have been done to death. Wondering how you can come up with something fun that hasn’t been done […]

Both boys and girls will love these outdoor birthday party games.

Outdoor Games for Boys When it’s nice enough to play outside, these games are perfect for birthday parties to help burn up extra energy while having fun. Bail out the Boat Things you’ll need: Two large buckets that are the same sizeTwo smaller buckets that are the same sizeWaterLarge plastic cups, you need at least […]

Outdoor Games for Girls Get the girls outside and active with these fun birthday party games that require very little equipment or prep. Flowerpot Toss Things you’ll need: Three empty flowerpotsPlastic toys or stuffed animals in bug shapes.Green construction paperSidewalk chalk Before the guests arrive: Step 1:  Cut a leaf large enough for a child […]

When the guests arrive: Step 1:  Have the children sit in a circle. Step 2:  Choose the birthday girl to be the Mama cat.  Send her into another room. Step 3:  While the mama cat is out of the room, select three other girls to be her kittens. Step 4:  Have all the girls cover […]

Guess the Utensil   Things you’ll need: Pieces of paperPen or pencilA large bowl   Before the guests arrive: Step 1:  Write the names of lots of different cooking utensils on the pieces of paper.  Some suggestions: WhiskSpatulaPotato masherWooden spoonCheese graterMeasuring spoonsEgg slicer Step 2:  Put all the papers into the large bowl.   When […]

What you’ll need: A list of trivia questions about popular princessesSeveral small prizes Before the guests arrive: Step 1:  Make up a list of questions about popular princesses that most of the girls are likely to be able to answer.  Some suggestions: Who lived with seven dwarves?  Snow White Who had to be home at […]

Magical Cake Hunt What could be more fun than searching for the ultimate prize – the birthday cake! Give the kids a creative way to get ready to eat the cake.  Things you’ll need: Index cardsPen or pencilA cake   Before the guests arrive: Step 1:  Write clues on the index cards.  Start them out at […]

Things you’ll need: A package of index cardsPen or pencil Before the guests arrive: Step 1:  Count out enough index cards so that there is one for each guest.  On one card, write the letter D, on another, write the letter F.  On all the others, write the letter X. When the guests arrive: Step […]

Fire House Scavenger Hunt Things you’ll need: Several pictures of fire.  Either hand drawn, cut from magazines, or printed off of the computer.Bags, half the number of guests Before the guests arrive:  Step 1:  Cut out all the pictures.  Two per guest is generally a good number to have. Step 2:  Hide the pictures all […]

Creature Mummy Race   Things you’ll need: Four rolls of toilet paper   When the guests arrive: Step 1:  Explain to the children that in order to pass their Defense Against the Dark Arts final, they must turn a Boggart into a mummy!  The team that wins will be awarded five house points. Step 2:  Split […]

Creature Charades   Things you’ll need: A Pen or pencilSlips of paperA hat or bowl   Before the guests arrive: Step 1:  Write the name of something scary on each slip of paper.  Some suggestions: Whomping willowDeath EatersSpidersProfessor SnapeGhostVampireDementors Step 2:  Put all the pieces of paper in the hat or bowl.   When the guests […]

Ballet Lesson   Things you’ll need: An older dance student willing to perform and teach at your party   When the guests arrive: Step 1:  Gather the guests to watch the older dance student perform a short routine. Step 2:  Once the performance is over, have the student teach the girls a few basic steps, […]

Who’s That Kitty? Things you’ll need: Pictures of famous cats, some suggestions: The Cat in the Hat Hello Kitty Garfield The Pink Panther The Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland Hobbes from Calvin and Hobbes Chester Cheetah Tigger You could also include pictures of lion, tigers, etc.  Make sure the children will be able to […]

Unicorn Mane Races Things you’ll need: Two pictures of unicorns Masking tape Lots of different colored streamers   Before the guests arrive: Step 1:  Cut a 1’-2’ streamer for each guest, and attach a piece of looped tape to the end. Step 2:  Choose a space with about 20’-30’ of running space. Step 3:  Using […]

Sharks Out of Water   Things you’ll need: Blue and dray tissue paperScissorsAt least one drinking straw for each guestMasking Tape   Before the Guests Arrive: Step 1:  Make a bunch of shark shapes out of the tissue paper.  Be sure you have at least one for each guest. Step 2:  Using the masking tape, […]

Battle at Sea   Things you’ll need: Two really big cardboard boxes, they need to hold several party guests at once 25-30 small soft balls (ping pong balls, or foam balls would work well) Craft knife or scissors Paint, markers for decorating the boxes   Before the guests arrive: Step 1:  Make two ships out […]

Sand Bucket Toss   Things you’ll need: A sand pail and shovel 3 small balls Lots of small prizes   When the guests arrive: Step 1:  Line the guest up, single file. Step 2:  Put the pail several feet away from the first guest. Step 3:  Have each guest try to get the balls into […]