Games for 7-year old birthday party

saladandfruitgirl

We are having a birthday party next month for our 7-year old girl twins. 

It will be an outdoor cook out.  We have a pool and are renting a bounce house or slide, not sure yet.  Anyone have any idea for what type of games to play?  I know that they will have a lot to do with the pool and bounce house, eating lunch and then having cake, but I want to have some games ready to go, just in case.  With the exception of some babies that won't be walking yet, there will be boys and girls there from age 5 to age 13. 

Thank you in advance for any suggestions.

BlackDiamond3201

A pinata? Is it at your home? How many children will be present? How many hours will the party be? I have been to a few parties for similar ages and they seemed to entertain themselves. People also sort of came a bit early, left before cake, others came right before food was served.

We did fine with just a bouncy house and it was pretty cold that day.

If it is outside, maybe some lawn games? Or are you looking for something more structured to have them play together?

kjvogelsang

I would think you would have plenty for them to do.

The only other simple suggestion I would say is to get some side walk chalk.

saladandfruitgirl

BlackDiamond3201:

A pinata? Is it at your home? How many children will be present? How many hours will the party be? I have been to a few parties for similar ages and they seemed to entertain themselves. People also sort of came a bit early, left before cake, others came right before food was served.

We did fine with just a bouncy house and it was pretty cold that day.

If it is outside, maybe some lawn games? Or are you looking for something more structured to have them play together?

Yes, it is at our home and I don't have a count on a number of children just yet.  I am looking for something for them to play together but with with the age differences, lawn games might be best.  (ring toss, maybe?)

The party starts at 2 pm and will be 3 to 4 hours, depends.

txamu01

You could do some sort of craft.  Just have all the materials set out on a table and they can do it whenever during the party.  They could decorate a frame, make a beaded neclace or bracelet, etc.

You could also do a water balloon toss, since they are already wet.  Divide kids up into teams of two and have them throw the balloon to their partner.  Every once in a while have them take a step back.  Last pair to have an intact balloon wins.  The prize could be a cute beach towel.

melly&jimmy

Sounds like they will have enough to keep them entertained. Some ideas - bubbles, someone suggested chalk, treasure hunt to find some loot (goody bags), hula hoops from the dollar store.

Magdala9

For my niece's 8th birthday, we played all the games from our childhood:  tag, red rover, red light-green light, 7 up, and duck-duck goose.  We had a very active bunch of kids. 

heymistay

Maybe have your two girls as team captains and lead a treasure hunt.  I agree with the water balloon toss.  I like when my family does a little trivia quiz about the birthday girl, like favorite colors or pet's name, etc. Winner with most answers gets a prize.  Or if they get rest less line them up in two- four teams and do relays across the lawn.  Make them hop across, or crabwalk, you can yell out the next thing and decide how to make it age appropriate.  Its easy because you just need a grassy area.