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2nd Birthday Party Woes

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Im planning my son's 2nd birthday. We will have around 10 kinds, and 25 adults. Its in Feb, so theres no chance to have it outdoors, and to save money I want to have it at home. (At my parents' house actually, since they have more space). What can I do to keep 10 2 year olds busy enough, not fighting over toys the whole time, and not completely destroying my parents house? I was looking into hiring a kids musician to come, and I'm having trouble finding one. Too young for games... I'm at a loss. 
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Re: 2nd Birthday Party Woes

  • CCFikesCCFikes
    Are all 10 kids around 2? We had 10 kids but they were cousins and our friends kids so they were different ages. We had a Mickey party and played pin the "mouse" ears on Connor and did a pinata. They were both a huge hit! We had several between ages 2-4 and they all had fun and were able to participate with it. If those are out then I would do "centers". Set up 3 or 4 play stations and direct them to 1 at a time to save mess. I do toddler nursery at my church and that's what I do with them. I do a play activity, a craft, and then a play activity so you can theme something around the party. Just an idea! Good luck and have fun! We loved his 2nd birthday party!
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  • spring_timespring_time member

    The stations idea is a great idea.  There are also a few games that could possibly be played.  

    1. Throw the bean bag in the hoop

    2. Fill a tub with water and place rubber ducks in it.  Choose a duck and pick a prize.

    3. Ring around the rosy

    4. Musical chairs (just don't take any chairs away, and make sure there are enough for everyone)

    5. Coloring/craft

    6. Dance to music

    7. Play with balloons 

     

    Honestly, for DS 2nd birthday party I had the whole time mapped out with all sorts of games.  The kids ended up entertaining themselves with toys scattered around the house. I think we ended up only playing two games, and not everyone participated. 


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  • etude de la vieetude de la vie member
    If you can hire someone to do ballon animals and games. 
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  • PunkyBoosterPunkyBooster member
    We had to move ours indoors and it was fine! I had 2 coloring stations, sticker stations, and a bean bag toss game. I also had plenty of puzzle stations, a couple of balls, and a few snack tables with different things on them. It was a 2 hour party and no one got into any fights or seemed bored at all :) 
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  • WestCoastMommyWestCoastMommy member

    I don't know what your theme is but for my DDs 1st birthday (Winter ONEderland) I had Giant gingerbread men for the kids to frost and decorate. I lucked out and got the whole kits from Costco on sale after Christmas. The kids ranged from age 1 to 8 and they all loved the activities.

    For DDs 2nd birthday I hired a face painter.

    You can have the kids make fruit loop necklaces. My kids LOVE doing that and its cheap and easy.

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