Water Balloon Games

Just added to the Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids website is a whole page full of fun water balloon games to play.   There are over 50 games, activities and things to with water balloons.   Keep busy all summer with these ideas … or use them for your next summertime birthday party.

The games include:
Water Balloon Volleyball
Slippery Toss
Net Catch
Water Balloon Relays
Catch and Duck
Water Balloon Scramble

…. and many many more!

We’ve collected all the best water balloon games sent in by parents and kids and placed them all together for your convenience.   As with everything on www.birthdaypartyideas4kids.com … the ideas are FREE.

In addition to the water balloon games there are pages of sidewalk chalk games, pool party games, bubble games and much more.  Bookmark the site for great summertime ideas.

Summertime Birthday Party Ideas

Summertime Birthday Party Ideas

Summer is here and if you have a birthday party to plan in the next few months here are some great summertime birthday party ideas and themes perfect for kids.   Grab an ice cold glass of lemonade and explore all the summer themed party ideas!

Beach Theme Party - Fun in the sun with a beach theme.  Games, activities, food and much more.

Bubbles Theme Party - Bubbles everywhere in this fun birthday party theme!  Lots of ideas on how to use bubbles in the birthday party decorations, invitations, games, food and activities.  Free recipes to make lots of bubble solution.

Bug and Flower Theme Party -  Great outdoor ideas for a child that loves nature, twins, or a boy / girl party for siblings.  Free nature scavenger hunt lists to print out with complete directions.

Butterfly Theme Party Ideas - Let your imagination take flight with these fun butterfly ideas.  Crafts, games, food, invitation and activity ideas.

Camping Theme Party - Whether you are camping in the woods or in the backyard take these fun camping ideas with you to celebrate a birthday.  Fun Camping theme party games, food, party favors and goody bag ideas … plus much more!

Ladybug Birthday Party Theme - Ideas for a Ladybug themed party with fun Ladybug themed games and activities.

Pink Flamingo Party Ideas - Celebrate with these crazy party ideas for Flamingo themed games, activities, food, invitations … lots of great ideas to throw the perfect party.

Watermelon Party Theme - Does anything say summer better then the bright colors of pink and green?  Party games, activities, crafts, food ideas and more in a Watermelon theme.

Pool Party Ideas - Pool party ideas for a Pool themed party.  Lots of fun ideas for invitations, decorations, pool games and much more!  There is also a link to our Pool Party Games page with games for all ages.

For over 130 more birthday party themes see our list of Birthday Party Ideas.

Carnival Games

Easy Carnival Games

We’ve  just added a full page of fun and easy to make Carnival style games to the Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids website.  These games can be used at a Carnival birthday party or any type of carnival or festival. 

All the Carnival games we’ve listed have been tested and have been found to be the favorites at carnivals and festivals.   They are all easy to make and don’t require a lot of money or time to put together.  Most are made up of recycled materials! 

We also have a fun Carnival Birthday Party Theme on the website that coordinates great with these games.  Great ideas for Carnival themed invitations, decorations, food, games, activities, party favors and goody / loot bags.

Sumo Wrestling Party

Sumo Wrestling Party
Looking for a party idea that is as unique as it is fun?  You need a Sumo Wrestling party.  Drop a couple of kids in Sumo suits and turn them loose!  They’ll have a blast trying to waddle around in the over-sized Sumo suits trying to knock each other over. 

Sumo Wrestling parties are great for teens and older.  Even those that are not inclined to participate will never forget the time they got watch their friends and family romp around in Sumo suits.   There’s nothing more comical than watching your friends bumping into each other in their Sumo suits.  Just make sure you have your camera ready because this will be a moment you will not want to forget! 

Now you just can’t pick up Sumo Wrestling sets at your local party store.  They can also be quite expensive, so instead of buying them, check with a local party rental company.  You’ll also want to make sure that the company you are renting from uses all the safety devices available to them so that your party ends as great as it starts. 

We recommend using a company that uses the Sumo Safety Arena (www.sumosafetyarena.com) such as this high quality company Solid Rock Sports (www.solidrocksports.net).  By using the Sumo Safety Arena, you’ll be sure that your guests fall safely into an inflated safety barrier.  One additional benefit is that it makes it much easier to get the particiapants back on their feet for more fun!  Often companies like Solid Rock Sports (www.solidrocksports.net) will provide a referee or two to help facilitate and maintain a safe and memorable night with tons of laughter.    If you are in the Ohio area contact these venders for the Sumo Safety Arena: 

 Sumo Safety Arena
 Stow, Ohio
 330-752-1401

Solid Rock Sports
Akron, Ohio
330-594-5171

For more party ideas, themes, games and activities to go along with your Sumo Wrestling party stop by the  Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids 
website.

60′s Birthday Party Theme Ideas

1960′s Birthday Party Theme Ideas

Just added to the Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids website – 1960′s birthday party ideas!  Groovy ideas to take your birthday party and the guests back to the 60′s!  Think Tye Dye, Flower Power and lots of LOVE!

We’ve listed our favorite 60′s birthday party ideas which include fun and free ideas for 60′s themed invitations, decorations, crafts, games, dances, party favors, party food and goody bags.

You could also include a scavenger hunt – the website has FREE scavenger hunt lists to print out too!

Party Games, Sleepover Guide, Birthday Activities, RSVP help and more!  www.birthdaypartyideas4kids.com

Funky Flip – Flops – Great Craft for Parties

Need a great craft for birthday parties, slumber parties, end of the year parties or anything in between? How about making some funky flip – flops.  Girls of all ages love them … kids, tweens or teens!  They are easy and inexpensive to make.  The perfect summer craft and party favor rolled into one.

1.  Buy cheap solid color flip flops.  Buy cotton fabric (or use fabric scraps) in different shades and patterns that blend well together.  For each pair of flip flops you will need approximately 1/4 of a yard of combined material.  (We have also made these using old t-shirts).

2.  Cut strips of fabric approximately 1″ wide x 8″ long.  For younger kids cut the strips 5/8″ wide and 6″ long.  You’ll need about 35 strips per flip – flop … 70 for the pair.

3.  Place a fabric strip underneath the top part of the flipflop and bring the two edges together so they are even.  Tie the fabric onto the top of the flip flops and then knot it one time.  Tug the strips so the two pieces fall forward – toward the front of the flipflop.  Repeat until the entire top of the flip – flops are covered.

My daughter made these because her school colors are black and red.  Make yours with bright yellows, reds, aquas and greens – or any color that matches your theme.

You’ll find more party ideas, games, activities and crafts on our website – Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids

Fun Sleepover games, activities and crafts

Send in pictures of the funky flip-flops you made and we’ll include them on the website!

Pool Party Theme Ideas

Summer is just around the corner and to welcome in the sunshine we’ve just added a fun Pool Party Theme Guide  to the Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids website. 

A complete guide to the perfect swimming pool party.  We’ve listed our favorite ideas on pool party invitations, food, decorations, party favors, activities and games.   

We’d love to hear your swimming pool party ideas.  Write us a comment or contact us on the website to have your ideas listed under Pool Party Ideas. 

Thinking about a bounce house for your pool party?  What to know before you rent a bounce house.

16 Sweet Sixteen Songs

16 songs for Sweet Sixteen Birthday Parties.  
The sweet sixteen song lyrics to all of these songs are now listed on the Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids website. 

You’ll also find fun birthday party themes, teen games and ideas to make the 16th birthday special.
 
1. Johnny Burnette – You’re Sixteen You’re Beautiful
2. Sam Cooke – She Was Only 16
3. Ronnie Milsap – Happy Happy Birthday Baby
4. Ringo Starr – You’re Sixteen You’re Beautiful …
5. Lenny Gomulka – Happy Birthday Sweet 16
6. The Crests – Sixteen Candles
7. Neil Sedaka – Happy Birthday Sweet 16
8. Hilary Duff – Sweet Sixteen
9. The Jackson 5 – Sixteen Candles
10. Billy Idol – Sweet Sixteen
11. Billy Ray Cyrus – Always Sixteen
12. Connie Stevens – Sixteen Reasons
13. Britney Spears – I’m Not A Girl Not A Woman Yet
14. Jordan Hill – Remember Me This Way
15. Sound of Music – Sixteen going on Seventeen
16. The Beatles – Sweet Little Sixteen

Enjoy! Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids, Tweens and Teens

Sleepover and Slumber Party Games, Activities and Ideas

Fun Sleepover and Slumber Party Ideas

Just added to the Birthday Party Ideas  website – The Sleepover / Slumber Party Guide.

Filled with crazy sleepover games, fun activities and cool ideas for the perfect slumber party.

Fun Sleepover Ideas
Games, Crafts, Activities, Invitation and Food Ideas

Slumber Party Games
Over 23 different and fun games to play at a sleepover.  With all these sleepover games you and your friends will never be bored!  Makeover games, team games and lots more.
New sleepover games just added! 

Free Truth or Dare Questions
Free truth and dare questions to print out.  Rated G and fun for everyone!

Funky Flip-Flops to make at your sleepover party.

Homemade Spa Recipes to make at your sleepover / slumber party.

You can find all of these things plus  fun games, activities, tips and advice on how to throw a great slumber party on the Birthday Party Ideas 4 Kids website.

Also see our whole page of girls party games … for girls only!

What are your favorite sleepover ideas?  Post them here and we’ll put them on the website.

Sleepover Ideas

Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Scavenger hunts are perfect for birthday parties.  They are fun, inexpensive and leave a lifetime memory for the players.  There are several types of scavenger hunts. 

The neighborhood scavenger hunt is probably the best known.  Two teams set out into the neighborhood and ask for items off of a list.  The first team back with the most items wins.  We’ve just updated the scavenger hunt page on the website and have included 2 free scavenger hunt lists that can be printed off and taken around the neighborhood.  You can use the 2 different lists, or print out 2 copies of the one you like best for teams.

Mall scavenger hunts are becoming popular.  Our website has 8 different types listed – free mall scavenger hunt lists are also included. 

There is also the video or digital camera scavenger hunt – teams must complete tasks around town and bring back a video or picture for proof.  The digital camera hunts are especially fun when you make a scrap book with the pictures to share. 

See all the scavenger hunt ideas and how to’s on our website – Scavenger Hunt Ideas