Kids' birthday parties are more than just cake and goodie bags. A memorable event also depends on fun, creative birthday party games and entertainment. You don't have to overload guests with complicated activities. Choose three or four and keep the schedule flexible.

Have backup activities in case things don’t go as planned. However, make time for supervised, unstructured play before opening presents or starting a craft. Kids' birthday parties aren't about pleasing guests all the time with the exciting menu and decorations.

As a parent host, it is your responsibility to arrange exciting activities for kids' birthday parties. Having more than one activity can make kids go beyond their expectations. There are multiple activities you can choose from, from solving puzzles to playing scavenger hunts and more.

Let's delve into the list of our top 9 activities for kids' birthday party that make everyone happy!

9 Activities For Kids Birthday Parties

We have selected the top nine activities for kids' birthday parties to make kids and adults happy. You can add any of these activities or more than one or two to entertain your guests until the party ends.

Murder Mystery

Having murder mystery games for kids creates more fun and thrill in the evening. Kids and adults love exploring the mystery together and enjoying the thrilling fun. These mystery games have developed different themes and designs to suit any party style. Murder mystery games are not just fun but also educational. Participants will learn to improve their critical thinking and problem-solving skills when they play these games. These skills will help in their professional lives.

Obstacle Course

An obstacle course birthday party is great for getting kids active and laughing. Set up challenges like dribbling a ball, jumping rope, or hopping on one foot. For a pool party, use hoops for diving or swimming through. Challenge the kids to complete the course in different ways. This is a perfect activity for kids that keeps them busy and engaged without messing up around.

Scavenger Hunt

You can organize a fun scavenger hunt for the party. Provide each child with a "treasure map" with pictures of household items to find. When they finish, they receive a treasure bag! This is an exciting and thrilling activity that brings kids together to have some fun. Kids love to solve mysteries especially when it is about to have a surprise tressure bag in the end.

Tug Of War

You'll need a large rope and a clear marker on the ground to designate the center. Split the kids into two teams, place them on opposite sides of the rope, and the goal is for one team to pull the other over the center line.

Carnival Game Adventure

Set up carnival game booths and a redemption booth for prizes. You can even hire an instructor for acrobatics, juggling, and magic tricks. After that, you can end the event with kids performing their own circus acts in a mini tent. Make sure to arrange the setup in an open-air area, like a backyard or something.

Dinosaur Theme

Encourage kids to hunt for dinosaur eggs with prizes. Allow kids to break a dinosaur piñata, toss rings onto a triceratops' head, and play a dinosaur-themed version of pin-the-tail on the donkey. Kids love to dress up all like their favorite dinosaur character, such as T-rex.

Water Balloon

A water balloon toss is a fun game for kids at birthday parties. Participants pair up and stand a short distance apart, tossing the balloon back and forth without it breaking. As the game progresses, the tosses become more challenging until there's one winning team. Laughter, suspense, and bursts of water fill the air as kids play water balloon toss. You can also encourage coordination and teamwork on hot days, perfect for kids' birthday parties.

Hula Hoop Contest

A hula hoop contest is a surefire hit at any event. Have hula hoops of various sizes for different ages and explain the simple rules: the winner is the person who can keep their hoop spinning around their waist the longest without it falling. The children will hop, wiggle, and giggle their way through the challenge with big smiles. Have prizes for all contestants. Participating in this fun game with hula hoops will be a highlight for these kids.

Twister

Twister is a classic and popular birthday party game for kids. It tests flexibility and balance with a brightly colored mat and a spinning wheel that determines where to place hands and feet. The objective is to contort and twist your body to reach the correct circles without falling or touching the mat outside the circles. As the game progresses, positions become more challenging. You can create a hilarious tangle of twisted limbs and awkward poses. Twister promotes physical activity, coordination, and friendly competition. This entertaining activity also adds an exciting twist to any birthday party for kids of all ages.

To make your kids feel loved and happy, arrange some of these above-mentioned activities for their birthday parties. These activities are packed with lots of entertainment, adventure, and thrill. Kids of any age will surely get themselves engaged throughout the time physically which is also very good for their health.

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post.