Each and everyone of your guests is an artist so create an art station at your party so they can show off their artistic talents. Browse all our amazing and real art parties for inspiration.

Set up some canvas and paints so your guests can work on their own masterpieces. Theme it according to your party theme, for instance, dinosaurs if you are throwing a dinosaur party.

They are going to love going home with their artwork!

Face painting is a fun activity for your child’s birthday party.

It is a great way to magically transform all your guests. This works great at a mermaid party or safari party.

If you are skillful enough, you can have a go at painting your guests with some face paints, if not, hire a face painter to come over and do it professionally.

A bean bag toss is a great toddler party activity because it’s easy for 4-year-old kids to understand and play, and you don’t need any special equipment.

Decorate an old cardboard box, with a hole, according to your party theme, and have each of your guests take aim at trying to throw some small bean bags into it.

How adorable is this octopus bean bag toss? This works great at a mermaid under the sea party!

Pinatas are so much fun and are always the high point of a birthday party. They are also a great way to get rid of all the candy that you have lying around the house.

From princesses and sea creatures to superheroes and pirates, Pinatas can be personalized according to your child’s party theme.

Each participant should be blindfolded as they attempt to break free all the candy and toys inside the pinata by hitting it with a stick, or baseball bat.

How awesome is this boho-chic Mickey Mouse pinata! Browse more real Minnie Mouse parties here.

If your child is having a birthday party and you are looking for a great way to keep your guests entertained while seated, how about treating them to some themed activity placemats?

What is great about them is they give the kids something to do while they wait for their food.

For example, you can go with a superhero-themed party, and get placemats that feature coloring pages of superheroes, mazes, and other fun games, or for a princess-themed party you can have a placemat with 'design your own tiara', or a word search.

Don’t forget to include some crayons!

Kids at this age will be completely blown away by a professional real-life entertainer, such as a princess at a princess-themed party, or an acrobat if you are throwing a circus party.

You can bet they will be anything but bored with all the fun activities and party games.

Fill a kiddie pool with bubble mixture and hand out some bubble wands so your guests can have an amazing time playing with bubbles.

Make sure you take loads of photos because you’ll want to capture all those smiles.

They are the perfect party activity for summer party or transport your guests to the bottom of the ocean with an under-the-sea-themed party.

Kids can spend ages crafting which is why a crafting station is always a popular party activity that is sure to please everyone.

Have a bunch of crafting materials at the ready, such as paint, crayons, stickers, ribbons, glue, colored paper, tape, and anything else you may need, according to whatever craft they’ll be working on.

They work great for a mermaid party!

Turn your driveway into a giant canvas with the help of some sidewalk chalk.

It’s such a fun way for everyone to get creative and create an unforgettable piece of art!

If you are stuck for a party activity for a St. Patrick's Day party or a rainbow party look no further!

Little girls love necklaces and bracelets so how about placing some Lucky Charms into a dish along with some string and allowing them to make their own?

They’ll be so happy with their creations and will proudly wear them home!

Kids have so much fun making masks that they can wear at a party like a party hat, so set up a little craft station with everything they need to make their very own masks.

It’s a great party activity for a bunch of party themes, such as a dinosaur, safari, or farm birthday, and are perfect photo booth props!

Kids love dressing up from an early age which is why a dress-up station is such a fantastic party activity.

Whether you are throwing a princess, mermaid, or even a pirate party, set up some hangers with everything they’ll need to make their big transformation.

They double up as lovely photo booth props so make sure you take lots of photos!

Pin the Tail is a classic party game that everyone enjoys.

You can adapt it for many party themes, such as a baby shark party, a safari party, a farm party, or even a princess party where you try the pin a crown.

Whoever gets closest to the correct spot wins!

For a fun party activity, treat everyone to a movie night in your backyard! 

You’ll need very little equipment to set up and it won’t cost much money or time either! All you need is a projector and a white sheet or blanket.

If you are throwing a Disney Cars party you could make it a drive-in and have each child take a seat in their own cardboard box car.

Be sure to serve drinks and snacks!

An obstacle course is a fun way to entertain kids at a birthday party.

Create your own with the help of stuff lying around the house. For instance… set up some chairs so your guests can climb under, over, or around them, and place hula hoops on the floor and have the kids step through them like stepping stones.

The ultimate must-have for any party, be it for a young child or even an adult is a bouncy castle!

White ones are especially popular and look amazing when decorated with a balloon garland.

This work is perfect for a Frozen-themed party!

Kids love dressing up, and if you are maybe thinking of throwing a Barbie-themed party, how about setting up a glamorous mini runway and having your guests strut up and down showing off their undeniable style?

Provide some pretty pink or black tulle skirts and a bunch of feather boas for them to dress up with.

Tic-Tac-Toe is such an enjoyable party game, and perfect for a carnival!

It’s really easy to set up, just grab some large tic-tac-toe pieces and rope and you’re good to go!

Another simple game that is great for small kids is a tin can knockdown.

Stack up a tower of cans and let each of your guests have a go at throwing balls or bean bags at them to knock them down.

Decorate each can by gluing some pretty wrapping paper around them.

These are perfect for July 4th parties!

Scavenger hunts are an excellent way to keep kids occupied at a party, both indoors and outdoors.

To play you must create a list of things you want kids to find. Whoever finds the most items wins! Just make sure to hide the items in places the kids can find them.

The best thing about a scavenger hunt is that you can use them for any party theme!

If you are planning a farm-themed party at a petting zoo kids are going to love looking for the animals.

Introduce the children at your party to sewing!

It’s a great way to improve fine motor skills and pencil grip and strengthens hand-eye coordination in young children in a creative manner.

Each kit includes an A5 sewing card size made from 3mm thick wood, 2 different colored threads, and a plastic needle.

You can easily adapt them to any party theme. This one, for instance, is great for a woodland party!

A dinosaur dig is undoubtedly the perfect party activity for a dinosaur party!

There’s nothing better than digging around in the sand looking for some dinosaur bones like a true paleontologist.

Set up this fun activity by filling a small pool with sand and hiding a bunch of plastic dinosaurs, dinosaur eggs, and dinosaur skeletons in among it. It’s just like a treasure hunt.

Be sure to add some improvised paleontology tools such as some toothbrushes, cotton swabs, paintbrushes, and some magnifying glasses.

If you are throwing a Toy Story party you can bet your guests are going to love making their very own ‘Forky’

It’s a great arts-and-crafts project party activity that is sure to keep them busy.

The kit contains everything they’ll need to build their own Forky just like the one Bonnie made in the movie.

If your 4-year-old is into Star Wars, how about setting up a Jedi Knight training party activity for his birthday, and having everyone practice their Jedi skills?  

Make some colorful lightsabers for each of your guests with some pool noodles and black tape.

Kids at this age love nothing more than getting creative.

If you are hosting a lumberjack party, set up a crafting station with some axes made out of cards, along with some crayons, glue, string, and pompoms so each one of your guests can personalize their own.

A duck pond is a great activity for young kids, especially if you are throwing a circus-themed party, and is really simple to set up.

Write matching numbers on the back of some plastic plates and glue a rubber duck to each one with a hot glue gun. Place each duck in a small paddling pool full of water and let them float around.

The aim is for each of your guests to try to catch a duck with a pole and find the matching hidden numbers on the bottom of the plate.

If you are throwing a unicorn, cowboy, or cowgirl birthday party a hobby horse is a wonderful party activity.

All your party guests are guaranteed to have fun racing around on their own horses.
They can double up as a cool party favor and photo booth prop too!

Snowball fights are so much fun and an awesome party activity if you are celebrating a Frozen birthday or a winter party.

Don’t let the lack of snow and the warm weather prevent everyone from having a blast. Grab some styrofoam balls and have an indoor snowball fight to remember!

If you are throwing a summer luau or a Moana party, you may want to consider hiring a professional dancer to entertain your guests and teach them some dance moves.

Watching someone dance right in front of you can be so inspirational for such young children.

If you are throwing a firetruck birthday party for your four-year-old, you can bet your party guests will be totally completely blown away by a real-life firetruck.

Try talking to someone at your local fire station and see if they can take the time to drive past your house and give the kids a quick tour.

If your kid is crazy about cars and monster trucks he and his guests won’t believe what’s hit them when they set their eyes on an inflatable Monster Truck slide!

Hire an inflatable slide and have it set up in your backyard or party venue. Hours of fun are guaranteed!

If you are still looking for the perfect Frozen party game look no further!

Create a snowball toss party game where kids have to take aim at some numbered buckets. The winner is the person with the highest score.

So many little boys are already obsessed with cars so how about using some cardboard boxes and turning them into cars (from the movie Disney Cars or simply racing cars) and having them run around and race with each other?

You can even have each kid decorate his own car!

If you are throwing a construction-themed party treat your guests to a hard hat zone.

Have each kid help himself to a hard hat that he can wear while they play with diggers and trucks in a large sand pit with the other kids.

If you are throwing a flamingo party or even an Alice in Wonderland party treat everyone to a twist on the classic game of ring toss.

Place some plastic flamingos in buckets and have kids take aim at throwing a ring onto each flamingo.

Crafting is always an enjoyable activity for kids at this age, so if you are throwing a fairy birthday party this wand craft kit is just what you need to keep them busy!

They double up as great photo booth props too.

Little girls will be jumping for joy at the opportunity to make their very own dolls.

If you are throwing a mermaid party you won’t want to miss these mermaid coloring dolls that are a wonderful party activity and a lovely party favor too!

Each doll comes with washable markers, so they can be colored over and over again.

So many kids find animals fascinating, so if you are throwing a farm-themed party maybe you could consider hosting your party at a place where you can have a petting zoo.

Your party guests are going to love nothing more than getting up close to all the animals.

How fun at your child’s birthday party to do pony or donkey rides.

A' Make-Your-Own Pizza Station is a fantastic party activity for 4-year-olds

It lets children become mini chefs, fostering independence and creativity. With simple steps and ingredients, it not only provides a delicious experience but also encourages imaginative play and cooperation among the little ones.

If you are throwing a safari-themed party you might want to consider hiring a balloon artist or doing it yourself to create fun and colorful balloon animals for the kids.

This adds an element of creativity and entertainment, and the kids get to take home their balloon animals as party favors.

Making slime is an extraordinary party activity for 4-year-olds. It taps into their curiosity and love for sensory play.

The squishy, stretchy, and sometimes gooey nature of slime provides a memorable sensory adventure, encouraging creativity and introducing simple scientific concepts in a fun, accessible way.

It's a highlight that adds laughter and a touch of messiness to the celebration.

Elevate the celebration with a themed Photo Booth!

For a Cowboy Party, set the scene with a "Wanted" frame and cowboy hats, and watch as the little buckaroos strike playful poses. Or, for a Princess Party, adorn the booth with tiaras and wands, creating a royal atmosphere.

This interactive activity sparks creativity, captures precious moments, and adds a touch of magic to any celebration.

Easily customizable for any theme, it ensures a snapshot of fun and memories that last a lifetime!

If you are throwing a superhero birthday party for a toddler provide plain superhero capes (you can use inexpensive fabric or even old t-shirts) along with fabric markers, stickers, and other embellishments.

Kids can unleash their inner superheroes by decorating their own capes to wear during the party.

Fuel the fun at your 4-year-old's car-themed party with a racing cars activity!

Ideal for little car enthusiasts, this thrilling experience not only sparks excitement but also enhances motor skills and coordination.

As they zoom around a mini racecourse, the kids dive into imaginative play, creating unforgettable moments of joy and friendly competition. It's the perfect way to celebrate their love for cars in a compact and action-packed adventure!

Cupcake decorating is a perfect party activity for 4-year-olds. Whether using freshly baked or store-bought cupcakes, kids can unleash their creativity with sprinkles, candies, and fun toppers.

It's a sweet and simple way to add a delicious touch to the celebration while letting little ones express their imaginative flair in a bite-sized delight!