Is your child's birthday coming up soon? Maybe you're planning a big family reunion and want to make sure the kids have a good time. Throwing a party for kids can be a lot of fun, but sometimes it can be hard to keep them entertained. Whatever the occasion, if you're looking for some fun party games that will keep the kids moving, you've come to the right place.

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Here are 10 active party games that are perfect for kids of all ages:

1. Balloon Relay Race

Divide the kids into teams and line them up at the start line. Each team member must take turns running to a designated spot, where they will pop a balloon using their body (no hands allowed!) and then run back to the start line to tag the next team member. The first team to finish wins!

2. Potato Sack Race

This classic game is always a hit with kids! Put the kids into teams of two and have them line up at the start line. Each team member must put on a potato sack and then race to the finish line. The first team to cross the finish line wins!

3. Hula Hoop Relay Race

Again, divide the kids into teams and have them line up at the start line. The first team member must hula hoop their way to a designated spot and back again before tagging the next team member, who will do the same thing. The first team to finish wins!

4. Scavenger Hunt

This is a great game for larger groups of kids. Hide a bunch of small objects around the party area and give each child a list of things to find. The first child to find all of the objects wins!

5. Frozen Shirt Race

Soak t-shirts in water and then put them in the freezer overnight. When it's time to play, divide the kids into teams and give each team a frozen t-shirt. The object of the game is to thaw out the t-shirt and get it on one of the team members as fast as possible. The first team to do so wins!

6. Balloon Pop

This is a fun game for smaller groups of kids. Fill balloons with water and tie them shut. Give each child a balloon and let them try to pop it by sitting on it. The child who pops their balloon first wins!

7. Three-Legged Race

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This fun race is perfect for getting kids moving. To play, have everyone pair up and tie their left leg to their partner's right leg. Then, they must race to the finish line without using their hands. The first team to the finish line is the winner!

8. Egg Toss

Divide the kids into teams of two and have them stand an equal distance apart from each other. One member of each team will toss an egg to their teammate, who must catch it in the spoon they are holding. If the egg is dropped, the team must take one step back and try again. The first team to successfully catch 10 eggs wins!

9. Water Balloon Tossing

Divide the kids into teams of two and have them stand an equal distance apart from each other. One member of each team will toss a water balloon to their teammate, who must catch it in their hands. If the balloon is dropped, the team must take one step back and try again. The first team to successfully catch 10 balloons wins!

10. Musical Chairs

This classic game is always a hit with kids! Set up a circle of chairs and put on some music. The kids will walk around the chairs while the music is playing. When the music stops, they must all sit down in a chair. The child who doesn't find a seat is out, and one chair is removed from the circle. The game continues until there is only one child left sitting, who is the winner!

 

Playing these fun games is a great way to get kids moving and having fun at the same time. So next time you're looking for a way to keep your kids entertained, try one of these active party games!