Kids Activities for Family Events
Does your fundraiser, gala or festival have a family fun zone or kid's corner? These special areas with kid friendly activities amidst a more adult event provide a fun, creative respite powered by volunteers. Check out 10 fun activities for yours:
1) Family Photo Opp: A colorful backdrop, some oversized props and large 'frame' cutouts make this little section of your family fun zone memorable! Have a volunteer handy to take pictures for folks with their own smartphones and cameras.
2) Toss Game: It's a fact, kids like to throw things! Set up small carnival type toss games with buckets, bins or even a makeshift "toilet", more ideas here
3) Kissing Booth: We love this idea for kids and families - set up your kissing booth and have kids write down and guess how many "kisses" are in the booth (see photo on right); the winner receives a small prize!
4) Dance Party: Near the edge or just outside of the kid's area, have some fun tunes on hand for kids to come and dance with their friends. Parents will appreciate the energy release and kids will have a blast!
5) Craft Corner: Think simple crafts that don't have lots of small pieces but can be made within 5 to 15 minutes and are easy for kids to take home - i.e. friendship bracelet making station, oragami folding station, bead or macaroni jewelry station, etc.
6) Game Walk: Think a cake walk but with donated board and card games instead! Ask volunteers to donate new or gently used board games, or scour local thrift and discount stores; set up like a cake walk or auction and gets excited about winning games they can play with their family.
7) Sand Art: This sit-down activity is a kid's favorite and gives them a keepsake to take home as well. Tip: Get more out of your sand by placing small plates underneath where kids fill their bottles and have volunteers refill the stock bottles with what's left behind.
8) Tattoo/Face Paint: This novelty booth is a must-have for the kid's corner at your big event! Bulk temporary tattoos are cost-effective and super fast and simple to apply, but face paint is also fun for kids (and volunteers). Have a variety of designs handy for kids to choose from.
9) Hula Hoop: Yep, it's that easy. Have 5 to 10 hula hoops handy and watch kids make a time of it!
10) Cupcake Booth: With inexpensive toppings like sprinkels, chocolate chips and icing, kids can decorate their own mini cupcakes for a quick, sweet treat!
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Tip: Coordinate family fun zone volunteers with free online sign up sheets! Easy online scheduling, 24/7 access from computers and smartphones plus automated reminders
*Kissing Booth photo via http://briananddanaewest.blogspot.com/2011/03/kids-parties.html
