Celebration Party Activities
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Drawing Balloons
Original Games
Similar to drawing straws, this is a quick game for very young children or a way to decide who goes first in a game for older children.
Helium Reverse Volleyball
Original Games
All it takes to play this game is a long ribbon, rope or a net, a helium-filled balloon and two teams of agile players.
Balloon Word Scramble
Educational Activity
Have the children work as a team to figure out the scrambled word or phrase and put the balloons in the correct order.
Hot Air Balloon Crafts
Arts & Crafts
Construct a miniature ''hot air balloon'' using helium! This also makes a fun decoration, but most of all, children will love it.
Ring Toss
Traditional Games
Here's a fun twist on a traditional carnival game that can be played indoors or out and in teams or one-on-one.
Ready, Aim, Fire!
Original Games
Balloon Time recommends reserving this game for an outdoor party.
Whistle Race
Original Games
Although it can be played indoors, we recommend playing this one outside.
Sink the Balloon
Original Games
This game incorporates the two party items that children love the most... helium balloons and silly string! This game can get messy, so it's best to play it outdoors.
Hot Potato
Traditional Games
This game is played just like Hot Potato except the potato is a helium-filled balloon!
Duck, Duck, Goose
Traditional Games
Here's a fun variation of a favorite kids' game.
Leap Frog Relay
Traditional Games
This game is played like traditional Leap Frog except the players leap over balloons instead of each other. This variation helps players avoid stepping on fingers.
Scavenger Hunt
Traditional Games
What better way to entertain children during the summer than with an outdoor scavenger hunt!
Twister
Board Games
Break out a game of Twister and toss out the spinner for this game.
Butterfly
Arts & Crafts
A great decoration that can also be a craft activity for young party guests!
Ladybug
Arts & Crafts
A great decoration that can also be a craft activity for young party guests!
Marballoons
Arts & Crafts
This art activity is not recommended for young children and can get messy, so be sure to wear old clothes and do this one outside.
Flowers
Arts & Crafts
A great decoration that can also be a craft activity for young party guests!
Word Search Relay
Educational Activity
This game is best played outside where children have room to run. However, it can also be played in a large, cleared room indoors.
Primary Colors
Educational Activity
Use the "Balloon-in-a-Balloon" technique to show children how yellow and blue make green and red and blue make purple.
Backwards Basketball
Original Games
Years of playing this game is what got Lebron James to where he is today!
Matching Game
Educational Activity
This activity incorporates helium balloons into the matching card game many of us played as youngsters.
Ultimate Balloon Ball
Traditional Games
The object of this game is a lot like dodgeball, except foam balls are thrown at balloons instead of players.
Crazy Caterpillar Catastrophe
Original Games
It's kinda like a conga line... but more fun!
Balloon Tag
Traditional Games
A game similar to tag that's great for outdoor parties!
Capture the Balloon
Traditional Games
You know Capture the Flag. Here's a fun way to incorporate helium balloons!
Balloon Pop Relay
Traditional Games
An easy and fun way to add giggles to the traditional relay race.
Don't Burst My Bubble!
Original Games
If your balloon is the last survivor... you win!
Balloon Round-Up
Original Games
Keeping all those balloons together is quite a challenge!
Balloon Minefield
Original Games
This game is a great exercise in teamwork, trust and communication.
Piñata Party Madness
Original Game
All the fun of a piñata and everyone gets a chance to have fun at the same time!
Balloon Hot Lava
Original Game
Reuse your "un-floatable" balloons by keeping them away from the hot lava! This could be a relay game for a birthday party or a fun way to reuse some old balloons.
The Great Balloon Escape
Original Game
A new version of an old favorite: Capture the Flag! The object of the game is to be the last one with their balloon still attached to them.
Balloon Trivia
Original Game
Test your noggin with an interesting twist to a Q&A game!
Balloon Idol!
Original Game
It's Karaoke with an inflated twist! Take your chance at what song you may or may not know by picking a balloon with a song in it.
Balloon Charades
Original Game
Pick a balloon, any balloon. Then go CRAZY! Instead of picking from a hat, pick a balloon and act out what you pick.
Balloon Hoarding
Original Game
Being greedy has never been so fun! Grab and hold onto as many inflated balloons as you can to win.
Balloon Lift
Original Game
How many balloons will it take to make something float? That's the question children will have to answer as they decide how many balloons it takes to make it float.
Musical Balloons
Traditional Game
Imagine a bunch of kids bouncing around and then plopping to the ground. This game will be just as fun for parents as it is for the kids. They will have to try to keep their balloon inflated while the music is playing; if it pops, you're out!
Balancing Balloons
Original Game
Quick before it falls! This relay game allows for children to compete against each other using a balloon and a ball bearing. The helium balloon weighted down with the BB makes for one interesting competition.
Finger-Painting
Arts & Crafts
Take finger-painting up a notch with a balloon as a canvas. Children have the ability to let their mind roam free while they paint a face, the earth, a monster or anything else their heart desires with a little bit of paint and a balloon.
Puppet Show
Activities
Let your children express their creativity through acting. After creating a character, children will be able to act out their own puppet show using their creations.
