Hi Everyone,
I’m throwing a BIG carnival birthday party for my daughter, but it’s a surprise party so I cannot ask her what she would like. We are going to check with the village and rent a nearby field. I am planning on getting a moon bounce or two, but should I get an obstacle course bouncy house, a normal one? One of each? Also, I am planning on getting a cotton candy machine and a popcorn machine but what else would 13-year-old girls like to eat? Pizza? Hot dogs? What kind of carnival games would they like and who could I get to go in the dunk tank? Thank you for any answers. Best answer gets 10 points!

I was thinking of having a fun-fair themed birthday party for my 6-year-old. I have the venue (a large indoor hall), but what are some ideas to pull it off?
So far, I think I’ll have a hot-dog stand, corndogs, maybe popcorn, etc. I’m going to look into renting a cotton-candy machine.

What are some good fun-fair themed party games? (I cant afford renting any blow-up castles or other large equipment).

Thanks.

My husband and I are having my 6 year old stepson a birthday party. We have rented a popcorn and cotton candy machine. We were going to hire a clown but it’s way too expensive. I was wondering if you could give me some tips on what we could do for entertainment that won’t cost too much.

My son is turning one next month, and his little cousin is turning 2 around the same time. So we have decided to do a double party, as their birthdays are less than 2 weeks apart, and many of the same guests would come if their were two separate parties. I have never had my own birthday party, I have never planned a birthday party (other than my own which never would happen) so this event is so special to me. No one seems to understand how desperately I want this day to go perfect. The party is less than 3 weeks away, invitations have not been sent out, a theme is not set, outfits are not purchased, basically nothing is accomplished. I have been relentlessly researching online for party themes and ideas. We were going to do a Yo Gabba Gabba theme with costumes, but the soon to be 2 year old may fear them. Then came the idea to do Jack’s Big music show, but no merchandise is existent, I even was willing to make the puppets by hand so we could put a show on, but no one is crazy about the idea. I need ideas, this is frustrating me to no end. What would be cute themes or party ideas? I know I should keep it more simple, but I just want some ideas. A moon bounce, snow cone machine, popcorn machine and cotton candy machine will be rented for the day. That’s as far as we got. Help!