Post by Ohhmm(bligo) on Aug 9, 2014 16:55:56 GMT -5
I just got tapped to head up a Kidz Zone at a festival in town. I'm super excited - this is the third year for the event, we've been involved with it from the start, and have been helping it grow.
Bounce House rental (I'm looking at a combo that has a slide/basketball/climbing area) and face painting are obvious. There won't be room for rides. What games could we do? Since this is the first year, there is probably not much if a budget (especially with the rental), but I could make lots of stuff. It is in October in central PA, so no water activities.
"You. You and your crazy life. You and your geographic anomaly. You and your drunken lesbianic ways and terrible navigational skills." - ProfArt and her holy baby
"You. You and your crazy life. You and your geographic anomaly. You and your drunken lesbianic ways and terrible navigational skills." - ProfArt and her holy baby
Cupcake decorating station. Balloon animals. Ping pong ball in a jar wins Goldfish (crackers only - no live animals!) Karaoke? Could you do a hair braiding station and put beads in?:
"You. You and your crazy life. You and your geographic anomaly. You and your drunken lesbianic ways and terrible navigational skills." - ProfArt and her holy baby
One thing I can remember at one of our local festivals was a painted piece of plywood that had a farmer painted on it. You could throw pies at it and if you hit him in the face, you won a prize. The pies were shaving cream or pudding, I can't remember which. Cheap either way.
Post by Ohhmm(bligo) on Aug 9, 2014 17:33:42 GMT -5
I'm going to ask the local youth sports/clubs to run a game (I got seven put down and realized I can't quite do that myself, and everyone else helping will already be busy). They can use the proceeds as a fundraiser.
"You. You and your crazy life. You and your geographic anomaly. You and your drunken lesbianic ways and terrible navigational skills." - ProfArt and her holy baby
Face painting Temporary tattoos Necklace making station Foam craft (those stickers) Corn hole/bean bag toss Potato sack races Ring toss Hula hoops Jump rope Tug of war Eggs on a spoon
Post by balletofangels on Aug 9, 2014 22:07:48 GMT -5
We have a monthly street fest and there is a kids' area. So far this summer the best activity was a bunch of "junk" instruments. DD had an absolute blast and you could set it up with recycling.
Post by cinderbella on Aug 9, 2014 22:40:17 GMT -5
Wacky hair is always a huuuuuuge hit at our school carnivals. They have a shit ton of hair color spray, Bobby pins, hair spray, ponytail holders, glitter, and combs donated and get high schoolers to come in and do the hair.
Post by whattheheck on Aug 9, 2014 22:49:03 GMT -5
Safety Stuff: SafeKids ID Cards - local law enforcement Yellow Dot Program - Sheriff's Association CHAD - stickers for car seats
Any police department have cool specialty units: motorcycle, SCUBA; Ambulance; Fire Trucks
Subaru Leave No Trace Travelling Trainers
Something that requires all attendees to work together: i.e., a jumping jack station where everyone adds up their contribution on a large tally board; rope spider web where kids learn knot tying and tie a bead onto the web
Invite youth groups to have informational tables/activities: 4H, Scouts, YMCA, etc.
ETA: Local supermarket: kids cooking/nutrition (by me it's ShopRite - they always participate in these things)
"You. You and your crazy life. You and your geographic anomaly. You and your drunken lesbianic ways and terrible navigational skills." - ProfArt and her holy baby
I want to do a kids' zone now too. These ideas are awesome.
Bean Bag Toss Ring Toss Spin a wheel for dollar store prizes Make a big fishing pole and have the kids hang it over a piece of (decorated) plywood to win prizes