Here's a few more ideas:
1. A variation on ring toss is to get those dashboard hula dolls and make it like the rings are hula hoops and you have to toss them on the dolls.
2. Have a bushel that is slanted about 45 degrees and give them a woofle ball to try and get it in the bushel. Its harder than it sounds, you have to throw it in just the right spot and the right speed so it won't bounce out! You can even paint the woofle ball red and call it an apple toss.
3. Get an ice cube tray and then get some fake ice cubes or marbles and make them try to get them into the holes.
4. Get a bunch of cups and a woofle ball that is bigger than all the cups' rims (so it won't fall into the cup.) Put all the cups together and have small prizes or slips of paper representing larger prizes. They throw the ball and they get the prize in the cup that the ball sits on. (Good for the little kids because the prize is guranteed or for the older kids you can have some cups empty.)
5. If you have someone who's good with wood, you can get a board (about 2'x3') and paint it to resemble a building. Cut out holes where the windows would be. Cut out some wood and paint to look the fire and hinge one to the back of each hole. Give the kids a squirt gun or squirt bottle and they try to spray down the hinged flames! Call it firefighter frenzy.
Also, like mentioned before, a balloon artist is a great addition. I am a professional balloon artist and wherever I do gigs, my line is always the longest compared to any other activity. You can also learn balloon animals, its easy and kids will enjoy even the simplest design. Check out my website for links to balloon instructions:
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if you're interested in learning.
Lastly, face painting is simple and the kids love it!
-Steve
The Balloon Buffoon
