Kids Birthday Party Entertainment
January 31, 2012 by admin
Birthday parties are always an exciting time for kids. The cake, party decorations, and gifts are all an important part of the event. However, the entertainment at the party is what brings it to the next level and separates it from all the other birthday parties that you child attends throughout the year. If you are looking to throw a party that your child will never forget, use the birthday party entertainment ideas below to help you.
A Petting Zoo
If you are planning an animal themed party, a petting zoo is the perfect idea for entertainment. This idea allows children to get up close and personal with animals. Whether you choose to have a few caged animals such as a rabbit, baby duck, and a small pony or you go all out and pay someone to bring an entire farm, children will love having the opportunity to pet the animals. Some owners of petting zoos all children to take a free pony ride. This party entertainment idea is sure to please the entire crowd.
Pretty and Pampered
If you will be hosting a birthday party for your daughter, consider the pretty and pampered theme. Entertainment for this theme is simple and fun. Have several dresses available for each girl at the party to wear. Have stations set up for them to get their nails painted, one for their hair, and another for their makeup. Get parent volunteers to help you make this entertainment idea a success. The little girls at the party will love getting dressed up and truly feel like they are a princess. To make this extra special for the birthday girl, consider getting her a ball gown that will stand out among the crowd.
A Video Game Tournament
Does your child have a favorite interactive game that you can use as entertainment at the party? Perhaps he or she enjoys dance games or an interactive sports game. Set up a tournament schedule and allow each the child the opportunity to compete. Dance games can be especially entertaining and provide hours of enjoyment. This entertainment idea works perfectly for a video game themed party. Know, however, that it may not work well with younger kids. Use this entertainment idea for pre-teens.
A Magician
Nothing baffles the minds and is more astounding to children than magic! Find a local magician who is willing to spend 30 minutes at the party doing magic tricks. If you can’t afford to hire one, order a magic kit online and learn a few magic tricks yourself. You may even provide several magic kits to let the children get up close and personal with magic. End the party with a magician show that allows each child to do at least one magic trick that they learned at the party. There are several ways that you can add magic to the entertainment at your child’s party even if you are on a budget.
Rent a Waterslide
Kids love water and getting wet. If the party you are planning is during the warmer months, consider renting a waterslide. A waterslide can provide hours of entertainment for children. This is an especially good idea if you will be inviting lots of children. Be sure to include on the invitation that guests need to bring a swimsuit and a towel.
Cupcake Decorating
Children love to play with food. A great birthday party entertainment idea is to have a cupcake decorating contest. Set up a table with all the things needed to create a beautiful cupcake such as icing, sprinkles, cherries, etc. Encourage each child to decorate a cupcake and put it on a display table to be judged at the end of the party. Pass out prizes for the top decorated cupcakes. At the end of the party, send the cupcakes home with the children.
The birthday party entertainment that you choose for your child’s party is sure to make this fun and exciting event even more thrilling. Use some of the ideas listed above when planning the party. What will the entertainment be at your child’s next birthday party?
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Olivia Nicholas is a writer with Storkie.
