20+ Kids’ Party Games For Any Event!
Looking for some fun party games for kids for your next event? Check out our list below for all occasions including birthday party games for kids and more! Whether you are looking for party games for toddlers, party games for 6 year olds or even teens we have you sorted.
Fun Kids Party Games
Did someone say party? A flurry of kids running around in excitement. The smell of party pies and sausage rolls filling the air. Copious amounts of sugar adorning the birthday table.
There’s nothing better (or more exhausting!).
The biggest question you will have on your lips is how to keep the kids entertained for the whole two hours before they’re whisked away home again, and you’re left with the tornado of party destruction.
With these 10 fun party games up your sleeve, the kids will have a blast. Time will fly and before you know it you’ll be patting yourself on the back for a job well done!
And if you need a little extra help in the lead up, check out this party planning checklist.
20 Best Party Games for Kids
Our list of the best kids party games for birthdays, or any occasion! Includes indoor party games and outdoor party games!
1. Pinata (Best Kids Party Game for Any Occasion)
This is one of the best party game ideas for kids that’s featuring first on the list for a reason! Kids just love a pinata and it can double as a party favour option as well, saving you both time and money.
You can buy a pinata in any theme you like, (Find some options here) fill it up with an assortment of goodies, then blindfold the kids one by one and let them have a go at it.
Once the pinata is defeated, kids can grab a party bag and fill it up with whatever they manage to forage. Two birds, one stone. Great party game for kids of all ages. Such a great idea that will have the kids buzzing.
2. Three-legged race
This is your chance to get back to the classic kids party games and run the kids ragged while they’re in your care.
It’s one of the best house party ideas that won’t disappoint. Line the kids up at one end of the yard and get tying. It always helps if you have a little incentive to be won at the end to encourage some healthy competition.
On your marks. Get set. Go! The screams of laughter as they make their way across the yard will be enough to put a smile on anyone’s face.
You can even set up a relay race and put the kids into teams to get them cheering each other on. This is one of the best party games for kids of all ages.
3. Balloon Bust
Who knew something so simple could be so much fun? This is one of those wild party games for kids that they are guaranteed to love.
Grab a balloon for each child and tie it to their ankle. The idea is simple: the last balloon standing wins.
Let the chaos ensue! Kids can have fun tearing around trying to pop each other’s balloons while keeping theirs safe from harm to win the ultimate prize!
For some extra fun, simply blow up some extra balloons and let them lose on the floor. It’s amazing how much extra entertainment balloons bring to a party.
4. The Chocolate Game
Do you remember this game from your own childhood? It’s a classic kids party game you can’t forget!
You’ll need to grab a bar of chocolate, dress-up clothes, a (blunt) knife and fork and a dice. Let the games begin!
Get the kids into a circle and when they roll a 6, they have to jump up, pop the dress-ups on as quickly as possible and then use the knife and fork to cut up some chocolate to eat. They keep on eating until the next person rolls a 6 and it’s their turn!
You keep on going until all the chocolate is gone. A cheap, easy game that the kids will love (might be good to keep a spare block of chocolate on hand to keep this one going a little longer).
5. Pass the Parcel
Let’s face it, no party is complete without a round of Pass the Parcel. It seems these days that everyone has to be a winner, which means wrapping a small gift in each layer for each and every child.
If you want to go back to basics, just wrap the main prize at the end and then layer upon layer of wrapping on top.
Pop the music on and let the kids hand the parcel round until the music stops. Whoever it lands on gets to unwrap the layer. Close your eyes and stop the music randomly!
6. Scavenger Hunt
If you’re looking for a game that’s a little more active, then put their physical and mental skills to the test with a scavenger hunt.
You can have everyone at the party working together to complete the hunt, or you can divide them into teams and have a race and see who can get back first – the choice is yours! Here’s a free printable scavenger hunt list for kids that makes planning a breeze.
Simply print out and hide the clues. Voila!
7. Musical Statues
Another classic kids party game that has stood the test of time – and today’s generation. It’s all about busting out the moves. A great way to entertain kids at a party and tire the kids out while having a bit of fun.
The idea is simple: play the music and let the kids dance around. The minute you hit pause, they have to be as still as possible. Anyone who moves is out.
Have the kids that are ‘out’ join you at the front and make them your spotters. Everytime the music stops, let them tell you who they saw move. That will make being out as much fun as it is being in!
8. Minute To Win It
Another challenging party game to set the kids that is sure to get plenty of laughs. Pick two children to start. Have two empty tissue boxes on hand and tie them around their waists and fill with ping pong balls. Start the timer!
First one to get all the ping pong balls out of their tissue box (without using hands) wins! Hand on to the next children to have their turn. Got more tissue boxes? You can have as many kids joining this one as you like.
9. Would you rather
This is a great self-directed party game that the kids can run on their own. Simply print out these Would You Rather printables and let the kids have fun going round and asking the questions.
The hard part is done for you with 105 questions ready to go that are sure to have the kids in a gaggle of laughs in no time.
Divide the printables between the kids, so everyone has a go at asking the questions. It’s sure to be a hit. Because there is some reading involved this makes a great party game for six year old and up (or you can put little ones in pairs with adults.
10. Donut Eating Challenge
Got some donuts handy? This great kids party game is a gaggle of laughs. Head out to the washing line and tie the donuts to string and let them hang.
Get kids to stand underneath their donut and hold their hands behind their back. Shout, “Go!” and have them all eat their donuts with no hands. To make it extra tricky you can shake the line while they’re eating. Winner is the one who finishes up first!
11. Limbo
This classic party game is sure to get even the most hesitant up and involved in the fun! All you need is a long stick or even a pool noodle will do. It is such a great way to entertain kids at a party.
Get two adults to hold either end and get the music started. Create a path for the kids to walk around, taking turns to go under the stick without touching it. It’s all about bending that body backwards and getting through without their hands touching the floor!
Each round lowers the stick, making it harder and harder, eliminating those who don’t make it through. By the end you can crown one winner!
You can find some really fun limbo sticks here if you have the budget.
12. Musical Chairs
All you need is enough chairs for the party guests and you can have a blast with this awesome party game.
Line all the chairs up back to back, creating a path for the party goers to walk (or dance their way around). As soon as the music stops, they have to sit down! Anyone without a seat is out.
To start off, have enough chairs for everyone, just to ease the kids into the game. Once they get the idea, it’s time to take one chair away at a time, so just one person is left without.
Keep going until there’s two kids, one chair and the ultimate battle on your hands.
13. Karaoke
There’s nothing better than putting the music on and belting out the tunes. Whether you already have some play microphones at home, or even DIY ones with a toilet paper roll, all kids need is a song they love and an invitation to perform.
Let them take it in turns hitting the ‘stage’ (an area out front everyone can see) solo or in groups. The song requests will come flowing in and your only job will be to keep up.
14. Egg and Spoon
It’s time to get competitive again and there’s no better way than an egg and spoon race.
There’s two ways you can do this: head to the two dollar shop and buy a plastic set, or go with the real deal here.
There’s something extra hilarious about sending kids off with real eggs that will actually crack if dropped!
Split the group up into two teams and create a relay race. Winning team is the one to get back to starting first (after everyone has had a turn) without cracking an egg.
15. Charades
Another great party game for any age that gets the whole group involved.
You can prepare for this one by having plenty of ideas in a bucket ready to go. Of course, how you play is up to you!
You can have the kids acting out the name of a famous movie, or keep things simple and have them acting out a single word, like scissors, paper, apple and more. You can make it as easy or hard as you like.
16. Obstacle Course
Looking to run off some of that excess energy? It’s time to set up an obstacle course! The great part about this game is that you can use whatever you have lying around for inspiration.
Put toys in a line so the kids have to weave in and out. Use pool noodles to create bridges to crawl under. Set up bean bags for them to jump on.
Or even crack out the chalk and get drawing on the ground up lines they have to follow, hopscotch and more. It’s about using what you have and turning it into something fun!
17. Ice Magic
This one takes a bit of prep and is an awesome Summer Activity, but if you have the freezer space, it’s so much fun.
Grab some toys from a discount shop – dinosaurs, cars, animals, you name it. Just make sure they’re fairly small. Fill up water balloons and pop the toy inside. Tie up and pop in the freezer.
On party day, grab them from the freezer and cut away the water balloon. You will be left with a ball of ice with a toy hidden inside.
It’s time to start the clock and get the kids to see who can get to the toy first! Take them outside for some throwing, digging, hacking and more.
If you don’t have the freezer space, you can pop the kids in teams and get them to work together to free the toy.
18. Guess The Jar
Who doesn’t want to win a jar full of jelly beans to take home with them. This is such an easy party game for kids that is super easy to set up and easy to find a winner.
Grab an empty jar, fill it with the lolly of choice, but make sure you’re counting as you go. Mark that number down somewhere secret and get the kids guessing.
Give everyone a turn at writing down a number, then go through and find the winner. Plenty of fun to be had!
19. Sleeping Lions
Trying to wind the kids down towards the end of the party? There’s no better way to do this than with this game. It’s genius!
Ask all the kids to lie on the floor as still as they can be. Play a little soft music and tell them the last one to move wins a prize! Sure, they may not cooperate after copious amounts of cake and fun, but it’s worth a shot.
20. Find A Party Venue
Not keen on entertaining the kids at home? Why not outsource and find a fabulous venue that will run the entire party for you. Take the hassle out of your hands and ensure plenty of fun!
There are so many great places including:
And much more! It’s a matter of finding an option that your child will love and checking out the packages on offer.
Kids Party Games
And there you have it. With these 10 fabulous party games for kids up your sleeve, your next party will go off without a hitch.
You’ll be the hostess with the mostess, or the host with the most, keeping all the kids entertain, worn out and ready to head home after bucket loads of fun. What kids party game will you be playing first?
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