Kids Birthday Party Games and Activities

As kids arrive for the party, direct them to their seat at the arts table where they can draw and paint freely on the paper tablecloth. When everyone is ready, try one or more of these activities to keep the party going.Shapes match game Like a homem...

Most of the action at any pool party takes place in the pool. Tailor pool games to the Little Mermaid theme, but also give kids time to dry off before eating or opening gifts, with an out-of-the-water activity. Try one of these ideas.Hold an underwat...

A showing of the movie character toys to act out scenes from the movie. Kids can even join in to put on their favorite scenes.Set up a crafts table. Kids can make lion masks and gold crowns, and then pretend to be the next Lion King.Create modeling clay. Give them animal cookie cutters, containers of clay, such a Play-Doh, and let them make their own little jungles.

Here are some themed party games to play with the kids. Pick and choose your favorites to go with the Toy Story theme you choose! Lisa Kothari founder of Peppers & Pollywogs is one of our favorite kids birthday party planners. She has some fantastic games to play that go along with the Toy Story theme. From Pin the Sheriff's Badge on Woody to Musical Toy Story Squares to a DIY Buzz Lightyear belt craft, there's so much fun to be had! Check out all her ideas here.

See The Movie!If your child's birthday party falls on or after Toy Story 3's June 18th release date, treat your child and a few of his or her friends to the movie! If you're planning this party before the third movie comes out, host a movie night at your house and watch the first two movies. Either of these options are a great way to build the kids' excitement for the birthday party.

The activities you plan for a Cookie Monster party should, of course, revolve around cookies and the blue monster. Guess the Cookies in the Cookie Jar Fill a large clear cookie jar with cookies counting as you go. Have guests guess the number of cook...

Pull activities for a Shrek birthday party directly from the movies. The cast of characters are bursting with inspiration for fun ways to keep kids entertained.Play Pin the Tail on the Donkey: The lovable character determined to stick by Shrek no mat...

Make a "My Little Pony" HouseBefore the party, collect shoeboxes for the number of children that will be attending.  Designate a space in your home or party venue for a decorating station, and provide glue, glitter, colorful tissue paper, markers, c...

Let the classic fairytale come to life by hiring a real-life Cinderella to entertain princesses at the party. While this may take a bulk of the party budget, the enamored faces of little girls spending time with Cinderella is priceless. Search charac...

Some Elmo Activities Include:Coloring/Drawing pictures of ElmoEnjoy making things with Red Play DoughPlay Musical Chairs to Sesame Street MusicBubble blowing would be a huge hit!Fill a wading pool with little foam fish bath toys that have a magnet on...