The golden years of Pin the Tail on the Donkey and other nostalgic children's party entertainment have paved the way for bigger and bolder activities in the 21st century. We're following the top three children's birthday party entertainment ideas for 2009.
1. A Carnival at Home
Many parents love the idea of bringing a carnival-like atmosphere to their backyard or neighborhood park. This means bringing in the big guns:
- Pony Rides
- Bounce Castles
- Cotton Candy Machines
- Stilt Walkers
2. Life's a Circus
Ok, no one expects an elephant to be hanging out in your backyard. But there are other ways to bring the spirit of the circus to your child's themed party. Having the event at a gymnastics facility allows the kids to try some tricks and games like circus performers, but in a safe environment.
- Clowns
- Balloon Twisters
- One-man band
- Pet Parade
3. American Idol
This music-themed party idea has a lot of flexibility. You can incorporate elements of the show, including performing songs on Guitar Hero, for a fun event that suits different children's tastes.
- Karaoke Machine
- Guitar Hero
- Musical Chairs with a Twist
- Freeze Tag (with music)
- Air Guitar contest/ Rock Star Parade