33 Fun Toddler Party Games You Need to See
Get ready to turn your toddler’s party into an unforgettable extravaganza with our ultimate list of 33 Fun Toddler Party Games!
Whether you’re hosting a birthday bash, a playdate, or just looking to add some excitement to your little one’s day, these games are guaranteed to keep the laughter flowing and the smiles shining. From classic favorites to creative twists, we’ve curated a collection of activities that are perfect for toddlers and sure to delight kids of all ages.
So, grab your party hats and get ready for hours of entertainment that will have everyone saying, ‘Best. Party. Ever!
Musical Chairs
Arrange chairs in a circle, one fewer than the number of children playing. Play music while kids walk around the chairs. When the music stops, everyone must find a chair to sit on. Remove one chair after each round until one child remains, who is the winner!
Balloon Pop
Blow up balloons and scatter them around the party area. Set a timer and let the kids pop as many balloons as they can by stomping on them or sitting on them. The child who pops the most balloons within the time limit wins a prize.
Pin the Tail on the Donkey
Hang up a large picture of a donkey without its tail. Blindfold each child in turn and spin them around gently. Have them try to stick a paper tail onto the donkey’s behind. The child whose tail is closest to the right spot wins.
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Bubble Wrap Stomp
Lay out a long sheet of bubble wrap on the ground. Let the toddlers stomp on the bubble wrap to make the bubbles pop. Kids can have fun jumping, stomping, and laughing as they burst the bubbles.
Bean Bag Toss
Set up targets with different point values using buckets or hula hoops. Have the toddlers take turns tossing bean bags or soft balls at the targets. Award points based on where the bean bags land. The toddler with the highest score wins a prize.
Obstacle Course
Create a simple obstacle course using cones, tunnels, hoops, and cushions. Let toddlers crawl under, jump over, and weave through the obstacles. Time each child and encourage friendly competition. All participants receive a small prize for completing the course.
Duck Pond Fishing
Fill a small kiddie pool or large tub with water. Place rubber ducks with numbers or symbols on the bottom of each. Provide fishing rods with magnets attached to the end of the line. Toddlers can “fish” for ducks and match them to corresponding prizes.
Sensory Bin Exploration
Fill a large container with sensory materials like rice, beans, or colored pasta. Hide small toys or objects within the sensory bin. Let toddlers dig, scoop, and search for treasures. Encourage sensory exploration and imaginative play.
Freeze Dance
Play lively music and let the toddlers dance around the party area. Pause the music intermittently. When the music stops, the toddlers must freeze in place. Anyone caught moving is out, and the last dancer standing wins.
Color Hunt
Hide colored objects or pieces of paper around the party area. Give each toddler a basket or bag with a specific color to find. Encourage them to hunt for items matching their assigned color. Once they’ve collected all the items, celebrate with a colorful prize! These games are sure to keep toddlers entertained and engaged at any party, providing hours of laughter and fun memories for everyone involved!
Bubble Chase
Use a bubble machine or bubble wands to create bubbles in the party area. Toddlers can chase and pop the bubbles as they float around. Encourage friendly competition to see who can pop the most bubbles.
Cupcake Decorating Station
Set up a table with unfrosted cupcakes and bowls of different colored frosting and sprinkles. Provide spoons or spatulas for spreading the frosting and small cups for sprinkles. Let toddlers unleash their creativity by decorating their own cupcakes. Award prizes for the most colorful, creative, or appetizing creations.
Animal Parade
Have toddlers dress up in animal costumes or face paint. Play lively music and lead the toddlers in a parade around the party area. Encourage them to imitate the sounds and movements of their chosen animals. Capture the adorable moment with plenty of photos and videos.
Mini Olympics
Set up a series of mini athletic challenges such as a sack race, egg and spoon race, and mini hurdles. Divide toddlers into teams and rotate through the different stations. Award medals or ribbons to all participants for their efforts.
Giant Bubble Wrap Runway
Lay out a long strip of giant bubble wrap. Have toddlers walk, jump, or dance along the bubble wrap runway. Enjoy the satisfying pops as they move across the surface.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Arrange a cozy picnic area with blankets and stuffed animals. Have toddlers bring their favorite teddy bears or stuffed toys to the picnic. Serve simple snacks like finger sandwiches, fruit skewers, and animal crackers. Encourage storytelling and imaginative play as the toddlers enjoy their picnic with their furry friends.
Rainbow Ribbon Dance
Provide toddlers with colorful ribbons or scarves. Play music with a steady beat and encourage them to dance and twirl their ribbons. Create a rainbow of movement and energy as they dance to the rhythm.
Puzzle Race
Set out large, simple puzzles with colorful pieces. Divide toddlers into teams and give each team a puzzle to complete. The first team to correctly assemble their puzzle wins a prize.
Parachute Play
Gather toddlers around a large parachute. Lift and lower the parachute to create waves and ripples. Play games like “popcorn” (bouncing soft balls on the parachute) or “cat and mouse” (trying to catch or avoid a soft toy as it moves around on the parachute).
Miniature Bowling
Set up a miniature bowling alley using plastic bottles as pins and a soft ball as the bowling ball. Let toddlers take turns rolling the ball and knocking down the pins. Cheer for strikes and spares, and award prizes for good sportsmanship. These additional games offer a variety of interactive and creative activities to keep toddlers entertained and engaged at any party!
Balloons and Blankets Fort
Inflate several balloons and scatter them inside a large blanket fort. Let toddlers crawl inside the fort and play among the balloons. Encourage them to bat the balloons around and enjoy the cozy space.
Dress-Up Relay Race
Set up a pile of dress-up clothes (hats, scarves, costumes) at one end of the party area. Divide toddlers into teams and line them up at the other end. On “go,” the first child in each line runs to the dress-up pile, puts on an item of clothing, and runs back to tag the next teammate. The first team to have all members complete the relay wins. Bubble
Wrap Hopscotch
Lay out a hopscotch grid using tape on a flat surface. Place sheets of bubble wrap in each square. Toddlers take turns hopping along the grid, popping the bubble wrap as they go.
Colorful Ball Pit
Fill a kiddie pool or large container with colorful plastic balls. Let toddlers climb in and enjoy the ball pit, tossing balls around and having fun.
Fruit Kabob Creations
Provide a variety of fruit pieces (strawberries, grapes, melon chunks) and wooden skewers. Let toddlers create their own fruit kabobs by threading the pieces onto the skewers. Encourage them to make colorful patterns or designs with the fruit.
Rainbow Hunt
Hide colored objects or paper cutouts representing the colors of the rainbow (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) around the party area. Give toddlers a list of colors to find or simply let them search for all the colors of the rainbow. Once they’ve found all the colors, celebrate with a rainbow-themed prize.
Silly Hat Parade
Set up a hat-making station with plain hats, stickers, pom-poms, and other decorations. Let toddlers decorate their own silly hats. Parade around the party area wearing their unique creations.
Obstacle Course Relay
Create a simple obstacle course with tasks like crawling under tables, jumping over cushions, and balancing on a line. Divide toddlers into teams and have them race through the obstacle course, tagging the next teammate to go. The first team to complete the course wins.
Musical Instruments Jam Session
Provide a variety of child-friendly musical instruments such as drums, tambourines, shakers, and xylophones. Play lively music and let toddlers create their own jam session, playing along with the music. Encourage them to experiment with different sounds and rhythms.
Dinosaur Dig
Fill a sandbox or large container with sand. Bury small toy dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures in the sand. Provide shovels, brushes, and small containers for toddlers to dig and discover the buried treasures.
Shape Sorting Scavenger Hunt
Hide large cutouts of basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, etc.) around the party area. Give toddlers a list of shapes to find or let them search for shapes on their own. Once they’ve found all the shapes, have them sort them into matching groups.
Glow Stick Dance Party
Dim the lights and hand out glow sticks to the toddlers. Play upbeat music and let them dance and move around with the glowing sticks. Create a magical atmosphere with colorful lights and music.
Bubble Painting
Mix liquid dish soap with liquid watercolors or food coloring in shallow containers. Provide large sheets of paper and straws. Dip the straws into the bubble solution and blow gently to create bubbles on the paper. As the bubbles pop, they leave behind colorful splatters, creating unique works of art. These additional games offer even more variety and excitement for your toddler’s party, ensuring a day filled with laughter, fun, and fond memories!
