Activities for Kids to Do
Kids games and activities at your party will have your little guests having a blast with fun ways to hang out with everyone attending. Gather around your kid party guests for some fun and games that'll keep them entertained for hours on end!
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National Backyard Games Week is always celebrated the last full week before Memorial Day - this year, May 21st - May 28th 2012. Get ready for summer and take inspiration from the games we'll be playing with the kiddies this week, to encourage outdoor fun in the yard all summer long!
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As if you need to infuse an outdoor Olympic party for the kids with more fun and energy, we've got a dynamite playlist to fit the mood. A mix of some older classics and newer anthems, they'll enjoy singing along to these tunes as they enjoy the activities you have planned!
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This wild west inspired activity is perfect for the kids to enjoy outdoors. A little bit messy and a whole lot fun, they'll enjoy pretending they're actually discovering gold the old fashioned way the '49ers employed during the Gold Rush.
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Kids love bubbles but get frustrated by small wands and messy fingers. With this fun kids activity you get a lot of bubble with a little bit of effort. It's great for birthday parties and summer days when boredom might strike!
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The Summer 2012 Olympics start on July 27th and there's bound to be lots of excitement and fun surrounding the events in London. Share that anticipation with the kids using these fun games and activities inspired by the Olympics. They're great for birthdays or plain old summer fun!
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Teach the kids to catch fireflies, or as you might know them, lightening bugs. It's a childhood memory we all grew up with and they should, too. All that's required is a mason jar with little holes poked in the top and sharp parent eyes to make sure the littlest ones resist the urge to taste one!
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Find a Rainbow Day isn't the most well-known of holidays, but we think this April 3rd celebration deserves some acknowledgement. Rainbows always fascinate kids and even bring a smile to parents' faces, so we're celebrating all that's wonderful about these colorful arcs with some fun games and activities for the kids.
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Ready, set, POTTY! Potty training is a major milestone for both kids and moms. It marks a big moment when baby becomes more big kid than anything else. For moms, it's also liberation from diaper duty! Encourage your child to go potty and celebrate success with these easy ideas from mommy of two and Celebrations contributor, Karen Perkins.
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Dr. Seuss's The Lorax hits theaters March 2nd and we're loving the idea of taking his story and using it to inspire kids to be more friendly to the planet. With Earth Day right around the corner, take advantage of the film's furry character and teach the kids all about Earth Day with these fun activities!
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The big surprise at this celebration are the tee-pees that surround the party space, so make sure you're ready to get going as soon as the excited guests catch their first glimpse of the set up!
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Kids of all ages are sure to be overwhelmed with feelings of excitement, anticipation and a bit of the jitters on the first day of school. Ease them into the new school year with these fun activities to make the first day a special one.
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Have some fun at your BBQ party with the kids. We like to get ours engaged in whatever we're celebrating and this BBQ celebration made it super easy to do that. First the kids got involved with building their own burgers, then they enjoyed some watermelon silly style while we snapped away on our camera. Cute!
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Get the most out of backyard fun and games with an updated version of the classic game of catch. This activity is great for the kids and can be adapted to fit any age group. Want to stay cool and play? Try adding pool commands onto a beach ball - you can waterproof paper by covering with tape or write directly onto the ball...
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A bubble party would be an absolute bust without a ton of bubble blowing, so its important to have lots of bubbles on hand to be sure the air is never clear of these floating gems. Check out these ideas for bubble themed activities that are sure to get carried away.
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Pre-schoolers love this fast paced game of moving from color to color, and parent's love it because it is simple to set up and can be played both outdoors or indoors.