Kids Birthday Party Games and Activities

Did you know that there are train parks where you can host your child's birthday party? Whether you go all out and rent a train car or create a train depot in the backyard, these games and activities will keep the little ones chugging along and happy throughout the party.

So, what does Dragon Training entail? How about these ideas:Create one very large dragon as a craft. Using heavy card stock, egg cartons, glitter glue, markers, and crayons, create a large dragon to hang on a wal...

Read the books together. Play Wimpy Kid Trivia based on all 4 books or take it to the next level and have a Trivia Challenge where teams must answer the questions together. C...

Once the kids arrive at the party, the first activity is a scavenger hunt to find their other Royal Shoe. Make sure to hide them well. Attach numbers to the bottom of each of the shoes that the kids are looking for. Match a number to a prize for the ...

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...