How to Throw a Carnival Birthday Party
A carnival-themed party is a fun way to celebrate a child's birthday. Because there are so many things that can be done with a carnival party, it is best to plan the activities based on your budget. No matter what your budget, you can put together a memorable carnival party by using these tips. Does this Spark an idea?
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Decide on the date and the number of guests. As with any party, get a head count and lock in your date first. You will need this information, especially if you plan to hire some entertainment.
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Hire entertainment. A carnival party is a great time to hire a face painter or have pony rides in your back yard. Contact local party planners to see what services they have available and what the cost will be. Many party companies will work with you to provide entertainment at a price you can afford and they will often offer a discount if you use multiple services. Blow-up inflatables like a moon bounce are always a hit with kids. Or hire a clown that can do double duty as a face painter.
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Contact party rental companies. No carnival party is complete without a popcorn machine, hotdog cooker or a snow cone maker. While renting all of these items could get to be pricey, try to budget for at least one of them. The fresh smell of popcorn will make your guests think they are at a real carnival!
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Organize some games. Set up some booths and make homemade games for your guests to play. Make a duck pond game with some plastic ducks, write numbers on them, then put in a small inflatable pool (guests pick a duck and get a prize based on what number is on the duck). Stack up some empty cans and have guests try to knock them down with a soft ball. Ring toss games and other carnival games can be purchased online at Orientaltrading.com.
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Order prizes, decorations and tickets online. Check eBay.com and Orientaltrading.com for deals on carnival prizes and tickets to use at the game booths. Potterybarnkids.com has a cute carnival party line of canvas games and banners.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the food simple. Serve carnival food like hotdogs and pizza.
Serve some cotton candy or ice cream cones as a treat for the kids!
To save money, collect unopened fast food kids meal toys to give out as prizes
It's easy to go over-budget on a party like this. Be diligent in sticking to your budget, even if it means cutting out some of the entertainment.
