How to Organise a Carnival Party for Kids

Having a carnival is synonymous with fun, excitement, and thrills. So if your child is turning a certain age, what’s a more memorable way to celebrate than having a carnival party? Of course, you can have just a simple event with a few of your child’s friends and hire a magician or face painter and a small petting zoo in your backyard, or you can have a grander affair with a bouncy castle and some of the kids’ favourite game stalls like ‘down a clown’ or ‘ball in the globe.’ But the main idea is clear – and if you want the kids to have a more awesome time, no matter if your party is a big or small event, have them dress in costume – and the kid with the best costume goes home with a prize! But how do you organise a carnival party for kids – one that they will love and talk about for days to come? Here’s how.

The planning: what to consider

When it comes to planning your child’s carnival party, the first thing you have to remember is the number of guests you are planning to have – and think about what you may need for them (for instance, you may need to hire some extra tables and chairs for the party). Here’s a tip: involve your kid/s. They will undoubtedly appreciate giving their input and feedback, and since it’s their party, it’s better, too! Next, make a list of everything you need, including the snacks/food, the decorations, the games and activities, and so on. With this, it becomes easier to plan, and you can be more organised with the planning as well. Additionally, if you have an idea or something that occurs to you, write it down.

• The decorations

Since you are having a carnival party, after all, then it follows that the décor must be carnival-related. Most décor will do, especially if it’s festive and colourful. Your kids can also help create décor, and you can make a craft activity for an afternoon! Garlands are wonderful and easy to make, and you can create masks (it also goes well with the carnival theme).

• The activities and games

For the activities and games, you can ask your kid/s what they prefer and like – are they fine with a bouncy castle or petting zoo, or would they like some stalls and rides, too? You could easily rent these from companies like https://www.wearetricycle.co.uk/, and the same provider can even ensure that the rides you choose come with an operator and have been inspected carefully for safety.

There are lots of carnival games from which you can choose, and you can even opt for storytelling time, where you can tell the children the history of the carnival. You can hire a storyteller for this, and of course, you can employ other performers and artists such as face painters, magicians, mimes, caricaturists, and so on.

• The snacks and food

Everyone loves birthday cakes for snacks and food, so be sure to find a baker in advance! The food you serve should also be easy to consume and not cumbersome, so it would be more feasible to have finger food, biscuits, and juice packs. If you can, make the food attractive and brightly coloured, and choose food that doesn’t stain!