Entertaining Kids

Your child wants to have a holiday party with a few friends. You want to arrange a hassle-free party. Follow these instructions to throw a great, hassle-free gingerbread house party. Each child...

There are some times when nothing will quiet a small child and what happens when you don't have anything to amuse them? A simple and easy way to amuse kids is to make a bunny puppet out of a pair...

When you think of entertaining adults in your home, you might want to consider the needs of the children who could be attending. Setting up a special area just for kids will make the party more...

When you think of entertaining guests in your home, you might want to consider the needs of the children and parents in your neighborhood. Setting up a special area in your home for children's...

The key to any successful party for kids is to keep them busy. Most classic games and activities can be adapted to a dinosaur theme with a little planning and imagination. Since dinosaurs appeal...

The success of any party involving children lies in keeping them busy. Great ideas to entertain kids at a "Blue's Clues" theme birthday party are all around you. You just need to get in your...

Your child's birthday is coming and they want to celebrate it with a "Blue's Clues" theme. With some planning and creativity you can throw a hassle-free party that kids will love. The key to any...

When throwing a birthday party for children, it's important to keep things moving. Finding creative ways to keep youngsters entertained can be rather challenging. With a little creativity, though,...

If your child has a birthday coming and they like bright colors and adventure, perhaps a "Dora the Explorer" theme party is in order. Throwing an explorer party can be easy with a little...

Gone are the days when party games meant Simon Says or Pin the Tail on the Donkey. Now your child is a teenager and coming up with party games for teens is a little more challenging. Movie Night...

Here is a great Halloween party game for kids. A twist on an old favorite, this kid's game can be made up quickly and inexpensively, and it's loads of fun. Read on to learn how pin the stem on the...

Kids love the finger foods, fresh air, games and freedom from table manners that come with the picnic experience. It's a great escape from your normal routine, giving you the opportunity to spend...

Duck Duck Goose is a classic children's game. It is also called Duck Duck Grey Duck, The Mush Pot, Pesek or Antoakyire. The game can be played at children's birthday parties, Vacation Bible...

A bouncehouse is a fun, easy way to bring entertainment to your party or get together. Bouncehouses are inexpensive to rent and can be enjoyed by both children and adults. If you are planning to...

Icy days are miserable if you have to get in a car and drive in the ice, but on those special days that it is so icy that the town practically comes to a screeching halt, they can more fun than a...

Mickey Mouse is easily the most famous Disney character ever. So kids everywhere love to see the character costumes or dress up like him themselves. Since Mickey is part of Disney's...

By appearing in most commercials for his restaurant chain, Ronald McDonald has become a favorite character for many kids, perhaps surpassing Bozo and Krusty as the most famous clown in the world....

The mopey donkey Eeyore is one of the most well-known and loved Winnie the Pooh characters. Eeyore costumes can be used for costume parties, Halloween or Pooh stage productions. Since Disney...

Roller skating parties are a favorite among the pre-teen and young teen crowd. Kids enjoy the music, lighting and activity roller rinks provide. Plan a roller skating party for your child's next...

Blizzards can be both scary and boring. The electricity goes out and makes your house dark and cold. You get hungry just thinking that the food might run out. Keep the kids happy in a blizzard by...

A heat wave is miserable for adults as well as children. Playing outdoors is out of question due to the risk of heat stroke and sunburn. Rolling blackouts become a common occurrence because...

A bounce house brings excitement to any celebration. Kids and adults stay busy in the bounce house, which keeps the party rolling along. Before the party or after the party, you need to transport...

Tired of sending the usual cupcakes, chips, & sodas to your child's school parties? Well here is a fun but healthy way to put a smile on a kid's face without it being the sugar :)

If you are looking for a fun and interesting party theme, consider a candy making party. It is great for kids birthday parties, holiday get togethers, or as a fun way to beat cabin fever during...

Up to age six there is usually a character that your child likes, so a theme party is easy to plan. A hip hop great party idea for children age 7 and older. Hip hop music has a fun, funky rhythm...

A bottle of wine among girlfriends is a beautiful thing, but with husbands working late and babysitters charging a fortune, a mom's-night-out happens all too rarely. A great solution: have a...

A bounce house brings a smile on the face of every child, even some adults. The lure of bouncing around inside a fantastic structure is impossible to resist, and it can be the hit of any event....

You can stare or you can hold a staring contest. Your opponent doesn't need to know about the staring contest, but it's more fun when he becomes aware. Stare at anyone, anytime, anywhere and see...

Conan-staring contests on Conan O'Brian's late night television variety show created renewed interest in the sport. Not everyone is born a stare-master like Conan, but anyone can improve his game...

Cowboys, Policemen, Princesses and Superheroes are all characters kids choose to be on any given day. Putting on a play can be a fun activity that lets them act out their favorite characters as...

Many little girls love Cinderella and other various princesses. It is a delightful idea to get Cinderella to surprise your daughter by coming to her birthday party. You can easily find someone...

Looking for a great dessert for a Halloween party or maybe a show-stopper for that potluck dinner you promised dessert for? Then try a Dirt Cake! It's the perfect way to brighten up any event...

"Pounce" is a fast-paced card game for two players or more. It combines the strategy of solitaire with the speed of "Spit". Great for rainy days during summer vacation!

If you are you looking for an original party idea that will have all of your guests buzzing, throw your child a tea party. All of the other parents on the block will be running to copy your idea....

Summer months can be exciting, but they can also be too hot to celebrate a child's birthday party outdoors unless water is involved. Creating a water park theme party for children is definitely a...

Choosing school carnival games is a relatively simple process. While the number of school carnival games to choose from can seem limitless, there are a variety of factors that can narrow down your...

Choosing a theme can help take the hassle out of organizing a school carnival, since many of your decorating, food and prize choices will already be made for you. Select a school carnival theme...

The quality, availability and variety of prizes at a school carnival can make it a big hit. Find school carnival prizes through a wholesale supplier; request a catalog and order enough prizes to...

Planning a school carnival for special needs kids is not unlike planning a traditional one. Simply make some minor adjustments to attractions, games, rides and food to accommodate the children so...

Rides are some of the most popular school carnival attractions. Their bright colors and their fun reputations guarantee an attractive spectacle and fun experience at your school carnival. Find one...

Looking for a way to entertain your kids? Then, give thumb wrestling a shot. Here's how to play.

Red Rover is a fun outdoor game, and a great way to entertain a group of kids. Here's how to play.

Planning games for a youth group may not be your cup of tea, especially if you're a boring adult. But with a little forethought and practice, you can become a whiz at entertaining your youth group...

Budgeting a school carnival is a big part of its success. Account for all your expenses before trying to budget a school carnival. Since the goal behind hosting a school carnival is usually to...

Face painting is a great idea for a kids party. Why not take it up a notch with some glitter? This is especially good for a party with mostly girls. Girls mostly want fairies, princesses, flowers,...

Little girls love to play tea party, imagine what fun they would have if you helped them host a mother/daughter tea party for their friends. It is an afternoon of fun, food, and pretty dresses...

Do you need something new and fun to do with your youth group--something that doesn’t cost money and that doesn’t require amazing athletic or mental skills from the participants? A mall scavenger...

Having a movie night with the kids can be a great way to have family time but can be a bit tricky to make it fun for the kids. Just putting in a movie and all sitting down isn’t a movie night,...

Jello wrestling is fun, entertaining, and it's a workout! All you need is lots of jello and a large wading pool. This is a great fundraiser for schools or entertainment at parties! So get out...

For kindergarten kids bored with crayons and playdoh, try this tasty twist on fingerpainting. Teach them how to fingerpaint with pudding!