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ThreeforTea
Girls just want to have fun..
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fun activities for bday parties
can you tell me which activities/entertainment your child really enjoyed at a bday party? Looking for ideas TIA
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Strawberry2468
It's summatime
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Re: fun activities for bday parties
From what I have seen..Crafts, puppet storytime, and balloon animal and face paint for older kids. We are having kids decorate cowboy hats for DDs party then Ill probably have balloon animals. Maybe a storytime/character thing.
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| Posted 6/17/13 8:56 AM |
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DreamsofBaby
2 under 2!
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fun activities for bday parties
Someone just recommended Professional Kids Entertainment to me. I've heard they are great!
If you're looking for activities I feel like a piñata is always fun. Do kids still play pin the tail on the donkey?? I always loved that!
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| Posted 6/17/13 8:57 AM |
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kerrycec03
Mom of 2 beautiful boys!!
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Re: fun activities for bday parties
Posted by DreamsofBaby
Someone just recommended Professional Kids Entertainment to me. I've heard they are great!
If you're looking for activities I feel like a piñata is always fun. Do kids still play pin the tail on the donkey?? I always loved that!
Professional Kids is AMAZING!! We hired them with Brobee from YoGabba Gabba for my son's 1st bday. BIG SUCCESS!!
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| Posted 6/17/13 8:59 AM |
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Jax430
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Member since 5/05 18919 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: fun activities for bday parties
What age? We just had DD's 1st birthday in our backyard, and this is what we had there:
Water table
Small ball pit (for one kid at a time, pretty much)
Bubble Machine
Bounce house (it was my nephews', so we didn't have to rent it)
Craft activity
Sidewalk chalk
Inflatable Ring Toss (no one used)
The 1-2 year olds were thrilled with the water table and ball pit. The 3-6 year olds loved the bounce house and craft activity. They all loved the bubbles. We didn't have any hired entertainment.
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| Posted 6/17/13 8:59 AM |
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ThreeforTea
Girls just want to have fun..
Member since 5/12 7482 total posts
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fun activities for bday parties
Thanks. Ages ranging from 3 to 10.
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| Posted 6/17/13 9:05 AM |
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ThreeforTea
Girls just want to have fun..
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Re: fun activities for bday parties
Posted by Strawberry2468
From what I have seen..Crafts, puppet storytime, and balloon animal and face paint for older kids. We are having kids decorate cowboy hats for DDs party then Ill probably have balloon animals. Maybe a storytime/character thing.
any entertainment company you have in mind?
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| Posted 6/17/13 9:06 AM |
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ThreeforTea
Girls just want to have fun..
Member since 5/12 7482 total posts
Name:
Mama
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Re: fun activities for bday parties
Posted by Jax430
What age? We just had DD's 1st birthday in our backyard, and this is what we had there:
Water table
Small ball pit (for one kid at a time, pretty much)
Bubble Machine
Bounce house (it was my nephews', so we didn't have to rent it)
Craft activity
Sidewalk chalk
Inflatable Ring Toss (no one used)
The 1-2 year olds were thrilled with the water table and ball pit. The 3-6 year olds loved the bounce house and craft activity. They all loved the bubbles. We didn't have any hired entertainment.
which craft?
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| Posted 6/17/13 9:07 AM |
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KimberlyScott
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Member since 10/08 4173 total posts
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fun activities for bday parties
We just had DD's first birthday and the kids ranged from 9M to 12 and they loved her outdoor playhouse, the pinata, water table, pin the wand on the fairy, face painting, slide and paint the fairy house (the actually painted a wooden house)
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| Posted 6/17/13 12:45 PM |
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Jax430
Hi!
Member since 5/05 18919 total posts
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Jackie
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Re: fun activities for bday parties
Posted by forevermylilgirls
Posted by Jax430
What age? We just had DD's 1st birthday in our backyard, and this is what we had there:
Water table
Small ball pit (for one kid at a time, pretty much)
Bubble Machine
Bounce house (it was my nephews', so we didn't have to rent it)
Craft activity
Sidewalk chalk
Inflatable Ring Toss (no one used)
The 1-2 year olds were thrilled with the water table and ball pit. The 3-6 year olds loved the bounce house and craft activity. They all loved the bubbles. We didn't have any hired entertainment.
which craft?
I ordered these big card stock sunglasses from Oriental Trading, and bought stickers, foam stickers and glitter glue for them to decorate them with. Very simple, and they enjoyed it.
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| Posted 6/17/13 1:45 PM |
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Bridex100
Two Under Two Mommy
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Re: fun activities for bday parties
If it is a home party, I don't think you even need organized activities. Kids can play with your toys.
I personally don't like parties at restaurants/catering halls if there is no formal entertainment. Crayon type activities can only last for so long.
My favorites are home parties with entertainment. My kids and I like these best.
eta: bounce houses and water play seem to be a universal hit when we attend parties. art activities tend to be hit or miss. I have hosted playdates for my mom's club where I buy a lot of supplies for a theme and most of the kids prefer to play with our toys than do the art activity.
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| Posted 6/17/13 1:54 PM |
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Strawberry2468
It's summatime
Member since 3/09 4739 total posts
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Christine
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Re: fun activities for bday parties
Posted by forevermylilgirls
Posted by Strawberry2468
From what I have seen..Crafts, puppet storytime, and balloon animal and face paint for older kids. We are having kids decorate cowboy hats for DDs party then Ill probably have balloon animals. Maybe a storytime/character thing.
any entertainment company you have in mind?
No clue! lol They are 8 mo so we just started planning and looking at places. Probably a catering hall since its a bigger party.
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| Posted 6/17/13 2:05 PM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: fun activities for bday parties
We are doing some "minute to win it" games for DD's bday. She's going to be 5. There are a lot of ideas on Pinterest.
I also plan on doing, potato sack races, 3 legged race, and musical chairs
Message edited 6/17/2013 6:13:54 PM.
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| Posted 6/17/13 6:08 PM |
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allIwant
Love my crazy life!
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Re: fun activities for bday parties
I am planning on letting the kids decorate their own cupcakes at my DS's baptism. Cute ideas on pinterest.
In addition to
water table
outside toys
bubbles
sidewalk chalk
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| Posted 6/17/13 8:50 PM |
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BlessedMomma
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Member since 12/11 6163 total posts
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Momma Bear
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fun activities for bday parties
For my DD 1st bday I am having:
Face painter who also does balloons and tattoos
Mini Bounce House
Ring Toss
Bean Bag toss
Crayons and coloring activity sets
Bubble Wands
Hula hoops
I figured this should keep the kids busy for a few hours. I will let you know how it goes! LOL
My party is indoors.
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| Posted 6/18/13 12:30 PM |
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