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11 Kids’ Party Entertainment Ideas for Your Little One’s Big Day

11 Kids’ Party Entertainment Ideas for Your Little One’s Big Day

Make your kids’ birthday parties a day to remember with these fun-filled activities!

Five kids with party hats around a birthday cake

Theme? Check! Location? Check! Food? Check! Fun activities?Wait…

Birthdays only happen once a year, and many kids look forward to their big day for weeks (if not months or more). At this point, you may have everything under control. The theme, location and food planning; everything went smoothly with just one thing left on the drawing board — kids’ party entertainment.

Guests need to be entertained, especially children. We can’t call it a party without activities to keep them busy, can we? To tell you frankly, adults are easier to please. Music, drinks, and a good ol’ conversation can keep us going for hours. But for kids? You'll have to grab their attention and hold onto it.

So to help get this party started, check out these kids’ party entertainment ideas that will make your little one’s day truly special!

1. Magic Shows

An old magician doing a card trick

Kids’ parties shouldn’t start without a bit of magic! Magic shows keep kids and even adults entertained for hours on end. Who wouldn't want to see a rabbit pulled out from a magician's hat? We know we would! Trust me, there’s no trick — it’s magic!

2. Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos

Face painting is a great birthday party entertainment idea

A tiger, a fairy princess — a tiger-fairy-princess? Your kids and their friends can be whoever and whatever they want with face painting and glitter tattoos. This can be DIY if you have the skill or you can hire a professional to do it, whichever works best for you! Just get non-toxic face paint and glitter tattoos, and you’ll be good to go.

3. Bouncy Houses and Trampolines

Girls running around a trampoline during a birthday party

If you want your kids to have fun while they’re burning off their energy, bouncy houses and trampolines are great options for you. It’s thrilling, kids simply love it, and they can make new memories with their friends. You can make trampolines a lot more exciting as well by filling them with as many coloured balls as you like, and you’ve got yourself a bouncing ball pit. Or add water for hot summer days!

If you’re going with a trampoline, we recommend having a one-jumper-at-a-time policy. There also should be an adult present at all times.

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4. Ride On Cars

Two toddlers getting into their ride on cars

Now, if you have more room to spare in your backyard and your kids happen to love cars, perhaps it’s time to get them their first electric cars! Allow them to enjoy the party in their Lamborghini or Bentley. Just try not to get too jealous.

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5. Swimming Parties

Kids jumping into a pool during a summer birthday party

Kids and even adults love pool parties as it makes us cool on a hot day. Slip and slides will surely be a great hit as well! Companies usually offer party packages for this type of event, but if you have your own pool, that’s one main thing out of the way. Your kids will not only enjoy their time in the pool, but this may also save you a few hundred dollars. If you’re hosting the party at home, you can ask a family member or fellow parent to help. Keep an eye on the kids. Safety first!

6. Basketball Hoops

Children playing basketball in a spacious backyard

Not a fan of bouncy houses and trampolines, but still want your kids to have fun and pass right out to sleep that evening? Basketball is a fun sport, and it also makes for a great theme! You can split the kids into teams and have them play for a prize, or even have your own free throw competition.

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7. Arts and Crafts

A young boy painting a plaster frog outside

If you don’t want anything fancy, this type of activity doesn't really need that much time and money to prepare. Just throw in some papers, pencils and sets of crayons, then let their creativity run free! But of course, you can always go with a more elaborate (albeit more expensive) option. You can hire a professional to provide the materials and plan the artsy activities for you. Or, you can go to a studio that offers art party packages. Either way, this idea is perfect for your little artists!

8. Karaoke Parties

Diverse group of happy kids singing into a mic

Oh, they love to sing? Say no more! Karaoke bars allow daytime kids’ parties, where they can sing their hearts out while enjoying snacks and drinks that are usually included in the package. You can also rent a recording studio for the day, so guests can record a song that they can listen to at home. An activity that is surely fun and will encourage your kids to pursue their talents.

9. Cooking or Baking

Baking makes for a great party entertainment idea

Kids sometimes enjoy helping out in the kitchen, so why not let them make their own pizza or even bake a cake on their birthday? There are some companies that provide this sort of activity for little foodies. This is their chance to show off their creative skills as well. Another bonus? It may result in something really delicious (or at least edible) that they can share with the guests. Watch out, Gordon Ramsay!

10. Swing Sets and Slides

Kids in shades enjoying cupcakes near a swing set

A more relaxing yet enjoyable time on your very own swing set may do the trick. Swing sets and slides are perfect for unstructured afternoon playtime. Plus, it can be enjoyed by kids of all ages! Let your children bask in some outdoor fun. After all, nothing beats the classic!

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11. DIY Kids’ Party Entertainment and Games

Kids playing Musical Chairs outdoors

Lastly and definitely not the least, the classics! If you want something simple, yet extremely fun, you certainly can’t go wrong with good ol’ musical chairs, pass the parcel or pin the tail on the donkey. What’s even better is you can do all of these activities without worrying it’ll break the bank. Fun and completely budget-friendly.

So let’s look at your list again; theme? Check! Location? Check! Food? Check! Fun activities? Big check! Celebrate your kids’ birthday with any of these exciting party ideas and make it a day that they’ll never forget!

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What are you waiting for? Check out our range of play equipment today and make your kids’ next birthday party the most exciting one yet.

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