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So what do you do at a 16th birthday party? Of course you can dance. You can talk. You can hang out. But if you want the ultimate sweet 16 celebration, it’s important to have sweet 16 entertainment ideas.

Throwing a Sweet Sixteen party for your teen is a rite of passage and a great way to celebrate this major milestone. Planning the party is one thing, but then you also need a list of games! Have no fear because we’ve got you covered with sweet 16 party activities.

Ideas for Putting Together a Sweet Sixteen Party

A sweet sixteen party can be as simple or as lavish as you want it to be—the key is to make sure that your teenager feels like the star of the show on her big day.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Pick out the Decorations

Your teenager’s Sweet Sixteen is a big deal, so you want the decorations to reflect that. You can go with a simple theme like “16 and Fabulous” or get more specific with a Hollywood or Masquerade party theme.

Sweet 16 birthday party themes can include…

• 80s Dance Party
• White Themed Party
• Sleepover Birthday Party
• Spa Themed Party
• Hollywood Birthday
• Mardi Gras Birthday
• Backyard Movie Night
• Costume Party
• Winter Wonderland Party
• Masquerade Party
• Glow in the Dark Party

Whatever you choose, be sure to incorporate your teenager’s favorite colors, things and style into the décor.

Choose the Food to Prepare or Order

For a Sweet Sixteen party, you’ll want to serve foods that are age-appropriate and will please a variety of palates. Consider adding some of the celebrant’s favorite foods. Fingers foods are great as you only touch what is picked-up. A dessert table or candy table is a must for teens!

Some basic food ideas include…

• Pizza
• Slider Burgers
• Popcorn
• Candy Station
• Brownies
• Cake Pops or Cupcakes
• Chicken Fingers
• Chips

Don’t forget to have fun and that means serving food that is also fun!

Choose a Location

The location of the birthday bash is important. You want it to be big enough to accommodate all the guests, but not so big that it feels empty. A house backyard or apartment is usually a good choice, but you can also rent out a community center or banquet hall.

Printable Sweet 16 Party Games

These adorable sweet 16 party games are perfect for the party girl and her guests. Everything form balloon games, minute to win it games, phone games, printable games, lip sync challenges and more. Even a baby food and baby bottle game is included to remind everyone this birthday girl is not the baby any more!

Now that you’ve got the details of the party figured out, it’s time to start planning the group games! Don’t worry because this part is all done for you! Make sure you check out the printable for the complete list of games! Here are the best games for sweet sixteen party!

Sweet Sixteen Charades

This game is similar to regular charades, but with a Sweet 16 twist. The teens will use the provided charade cards to play this game!

Lip Sync

This is a classic party game that’s always a hit. You’ll need a karaoke machine while the teens all sing and act their hearts out.

Not a Baby Anymore

Fill baby bottles with juice or whatever liquid you have on hand. It’s now a race to see who finishes the baby bottle first. Also add a baby food challenge and see if you can identify the different flavors while blindfolded!

Bite the Bag

In this simple, yet super fun game the teens are going to try and bite the bag off the floor! Nothing but feet can touch the floor, so this means the only thing that can touch the bag is your mouth!

Suck It Up Minute to Win it Game

Who doesn’t love a classic 60 second game? In this minute to win it game, transfer M&Ms from one bowl to another using a straw – now hands. To add a challenge add skittles into the candy mixture and make players transfer those to a another bowl.

M&M Scavenger Hunt

The game directions are in the title. In this ridiculously fun game, each participant has to hunt down hidden M&Ms. Don’t worry, they are hidden away in a bag. Who will win the birthday treasure hunt first.

Pass the Orange

Sorta like the spin the bottle game of now only no kissing. Each team places an orange under the first players neck. Players line up and have to pass an orange from teammate to teammate with out touching the orange. Fastest

Who knows the birthday girl?

In this fun game for a girls birthday party, see which party guests knows the birthday girl best. Including in this printable birthday game set is a list of questions to answer. The winner will have the most quiz questions answer correctly. Print as many as needed according to how many party guests play.

Donuts on a String

This kids party game is perfect when it’s included on the cusp of adulthood.  Tie a bunch of donuts on a string and see how can eat their donut the fastest… a bit like apple bobbing at a fall festival only cleaner.

Cherry Pie Search

This is a fun yet messy game – grab your camera. Find the cherry inside the whipped cream pie while using no hands.

Junk in the Trunk

In this silly ping-pong minute to win it game, see if you can shake those ball out of the tissue box on your waist. Turn on the music when you play this girls party game so your players can get groovy – do we use that word at 16?

Keep It Up Balloon Game

In this classic balloon party games, each player tosses a balloon in the area and must keep it up for a set amount of time. If they win that round, they are given another balloon, and another and another. Player that can keep the most balloons in the air, wins.

What’s in your phone?

Another fun printable game you can print as many times as you need. See how can get the most points for finding what’s in their phone… kind of like a cell phone treasure hunt. Find things like a photo of your pet, an alarm set before 7 am and more.

Balloon Truth or Dare

Write truth or dare questions on paper and place them in the balloon before the party. During the party, contestants takes a turn at popping a balloon and must complete the challenge.

Pin the Kiss

Find a photo of a cute celebrity (or movie character) and play pin the kiss on the donkey celebrity… just like the children’s party game pin the tail on the donkey, only more mature… because we are 16.

Balloon Volleyball

Set up a fun volleyball game using a beach ball or balloon in the middle of the floor. Who doesn’t love a little fun team competition and contest?

Hosting a sweet sixteen party for your teen can be a lot of fun, but it can also be challenging to come up with ideas for games and activities. If you’re struggling to come up with something unique, we’ve got you covered. Have all of these fun sweet 16 ideas at your finger tips!

Use all 16 teen party games or just a few. Whatever fits your indoor/outdoor venue, guests and of course guest of honor!  Grab this printable with Sweet Sixteen Party Games and your Sweet 16 party is sure to be a success!

Party planning is hard enough. Entertainment can be expensive. Let us do the dirty work for you with these low-cost party games!

Each set of games includes very detailed instructions plus a supply list so you are very prepared for your sweet 16 party entertainment ideas.  Use all 16 games or hand pick just a few that fits your party girl.

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The fun doesn’t have to end at 16! Celebrate all your teen years with these fun Teenage Party Games! You’ll love this list of 17 cool teenage party game ideas for your next gathering. These printable teen party games can be played at the party venue or even at home. Pin to Pinterest.

Another amazing birthday party idea for teens in a Neon Birthday Party! From an 80s themed party, neon sweet 16 to a late night summer rage party, have a good time with these ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Want a really unique theme? Try an all white party! The guests can dress up in white and the party girl (or guy) can be in the color of their choosing. Take a look at these white party ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Want more party fun? Try these Teen Team Photo Scavenger Hunt, Spa Day Ideas for a Kids Party or Slumber Party Ideas and Games. Find more party games in our Frugal Coupon Living Shop.

Toss the confetti. Have a blast. Happy birthday!

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What could be better than a pool party? The answer, of course, is splash-tastic pool party games for teens, youth, kids & adults! Have a blast with these fun aquatic activities and pool party theme ideas.

Summer birthdays mean cooling off in the pool with fun pool party games! Whether you’re entertaining a group of five or 25, these ideas will create some splash-tastic fun. Enjoy these pool party themes and must have pool games that will make a splash at your next pool party.

What can I do at a pool party?

Adults and kids alike enjoy a dip in the pool on a hot day, but sometimes it’s hard to come up with activities that everyone will enjoy. Yes, many memories include flipping through a magazine listening to the latest pop songs… but do you remember any of those Seventeen magazine articles… I don’t!

Step up your pool party with some fun pool party activities and ideas.

• See who can make the biggest splash in a cannonball contest
• Lay on your favorite rafts and use a projector for a movie night in the pool
• Toss in glow sticks and enjoy swimming in the dark at night
• Have a dance challenge in the pool – no touching the bottom
• Have an extra beach towels, flip flops and sunscreen station for guests
• Have a lounge area with shade for those guests that like to relax
• Use low-cost pool party decorations including beach balls, tropical flowers, an inflatable palm tree and plastic flamingos
• Introduce some fun pool games to keep the mood lively

I’ve put together a list of exciting games to play at a pool party that are sure to get your guests moving and laughing. So dive into fun with these pool party games!

What are some fun games to play in the pool?

Ready for a list of fun pool games. Don’t be a fish outta water when it comes to your aqualfic activities for your next pool gathering. We put together 18 of the best swimming pool games perfect for teens, tween, kids and even adults.

DIY Pool Party Games

Take a look at just a few of these popular swimming pool game examples…

Pool Noodle Relay

This is a classic relay race with a pool twist! Divide your guests into teams of two and give each team a pool noodle. Players take turns paddling to the other end of the pool. First person on the team begins the game and tags the next player. The first team to make it through all of their team members wins!

Duck Push

Who can get their duck to the other side of the pool first? This is a simple yet fun game that can be played with any number of players. All you need is a few plastic ducks and a pool. Oh, and no hands!

Number Crunch

In this high adrenaline game, players will rush to jump in the pool and grab ping pong balls with point values written on them. Rush them back to the team bucket to get the points. When all of the balls are gone, it’s time to add up the points and declare the victor!

So You Think You Can Dance?

Let’s see those dancing skills as teams of two choreograph their underwater dance routine. The team with the best dance moves wins!

The Greasy Watermelon

Coat a watermelon with petroleum jelly and toss it in the deep end of the pool. Divide players and give each a challenge of retrieving the melon first. The winner takes all!

Invisi-bottle

In this invisible bottle game, fill a 2-L bottle with clear water and put the cap back on (best if not a colored top.) Have players move to opposite sides of the pool hanging on the edge of the pool. Throw the bottle on to the bottom of the pool. On the start of go, players can turn around and try to find the water bottle.

These games are all perfect as adult pool party games (pool party drinking games, anyone?) or pool party games for teenagers, youth and tweens. Birthday or summer pool party, you can’t have much more fun at the pool than this!

More games include

• Sea Horse Relay

• Noodle Joust

• Bottom Dwellers

• Ball Squirt

• Hungry Hippos

• Sharks and Minnows

• Octopus Pool Tag

• Pick-Up Sticks Relay

• Marco Polo

• Balloon Collector

• Sponge Relay

• Wet Shirt Relay

Safety Tip: If you are hosting a pool party, make sure to hire lifeguards and/or have adults who’s only responsibility is watching the safety of the pool! Especially if this an an adult cocktail party. Many of these games are not suitable for younger kids or anyone that is not a strong swimmer.

Supplies

Planning crazy pool party games could not be easier with this printable pool party games PDF. It’s filled with everything you need to know to set up, plan, and run the games. It also includes a supply list to make shopping easy.

Supplies include easy to find items like:

• Pool noodles

• Solo cups

• Ping pong balls

• Permanent Marker

• Sponges

• Buckets

• Watermelons

• Pool Floats

• Poker chips

• T-shirts

• Rubber ducks

Do you find you have many of these pool accessories or can you easily get them? The Dollar Store is a great resource!

Pool Party Games Printable

Intrigued? Check out the printable for all the details on how to play these pool party games. Whether you’re looking for the best pool party games ideas for adults or kids, these will keep your guests entertained. With a variety of swimming party games, from classic relay races to more creative options, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

What you get with purchase: 18 Family Friendly Pool Party Games. This list is formatted on a PDF and you can instantly download as soon as you purchase.

Swimming Pool Party Games Printable PDF

Pool Party Themes

Need some inspiration for your pool party? We have brought the pool party activities, now choose a fun themed pool party. Check out these fun and festive pool party themes:

Hawaiian Luau

Serve up some delicious Hawaiian food, play some island music, add lots of pineapples pool party decorations and don’t forget the leis! This is a perfect fun pool party theme to add a tiki bar bar cart for adult beverages.

Under the Sea

Transform your pool into an underwater paradise with decorations like seashells, jelly fish paper lanterns, coral, and fish sea creatures. Incorporate the beach party ideas to fit the themed party.

Pirate Treasure

Argh, matey! This pool party theme is perfect for a summer birthday party. You could bring forth any of these pirate party ideas including a fun treasure hunt! Your birthday party invitation might even bee a rolled treasure map.

Pool Olympics

Go for the gold with this fun and competitive pool party theme. Get into the summer competition vibe with a first, second and third tired stand setup for pool game winners. Adorn your guests with Dollar Store gold, silver and bronze medals. Easily craf the Olympic rings using pool ring toys or hula hoops.

Summertime Barbecue

Fire up the grill and enjoy some delicious burgers and hot dogs poolside. In addition, a dessert table menu might include popsicles, BBQ grill cupcakes, snacks, treats or even a candy station.

Backyard Beach Party

Set up a sand volleyball net, make some homemade snow cones, and enjoy the sun! Instead of pool party games, enjoy these backyard party games – water balloons and pool water involved!

Wet ‘n’ Wild

This is the perfect theme for a pool party that’s all about fun and games. You can even bring in these Wet and Wild Water Minute to Win it games.

With these games and pool party ideas, your pool party is sure to be a hit! Do you have any other favorite pool party games? Share them in the comments below!

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More Fun in the Sun!

The fun doesn’t have to end at the sunlit pools. Enjoy fun in the sand too. These beach party games are perfect for the next time you hit the shore. They are a must have. Pin to Pinterest.

Hosting a dry party? I don’t mean boring. I mean on land. If you need activities for kids, take a look at these kids party games. They are memorable and fun and will liven any kids birthday celebration. Pin to Pinterest.

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Hosting a unicorn birthday party? It’s important to have some whimsical unicorn themed activities and a magical mix of entertainment. Fun party games can turn a dull gathering into a roaring good time. These 11 cute unicorn games are perfect for your next celebration delighting the guest of honor and her party guests. 

Having a unicorn themed party? There’s something extra special about having a unicorn themed party. It’s not just the decorations or food, but the games as well! Here are some great unicorn party games that will have your guests smiling from ear to ear.

There are so many fun ways to plan the perfect party for your little one, between cute unicorn themed snacks, party favors, and decorations there’s a lot to think about. But the best part of any party is the fun games and activities you can do with all the kids!

Unicorn Birthday Party Games

Don’t have your head in the clouds when planning a unicorn themed party. It’s important to be organized in making sure your guest of honor and party guests have a wonderful time. DIY unicorn games are a great way to keep kids entertained and talking about how much fun they had at any party. Plus they are low-cost allowing you to invest in the unicorn party food, décor, goodie bag favors and more.

Whether you’re planning a magical birthday party or just a get together, these cute games will have everyone excited.

To help plan the best party games, I’ve put together a unicorn party games printable. All you have to do is print out the PDF, pick your favorite games and use the supply list to pick up or order everything you need. It couldn’t be easier!

Here are some of the best unicorn party games that will have your guests smiling from ear to ear.

Pin the Horn on the Unicorn: This is a classic party game with a unicorn twist. Simply print out a picture of a unicorn, horns included. Then, using painter’s tape or masking tape, stick the poster to the wall. Give each child a turn being blindfolded and spinning around 3 times. Then they take their turn at pinning the horn on the unicorn.

Unicorn Toss: Players will take turns tossing glowstick necklaces onto the unicorn horn, racing to see who can get the most on in a minute. The team with the most at the end of the game wins!

Unicorn Egg Race: This is a race to see who can get from one side of the room to the finish line fastest with their unicorn horn (half of a plastic Easter egg) on their head. No hands allowed!

Rainbow Round Up: How about a fun relay race? This colorful balloon game uses a hula hoop and broom to get the balloons across the room and into the safety area fastest. Can you round up your balloons faster than the other team?

Glitter Piñata: A classic party game with a sparkly unicorn twist, this is always a hit with the kids.

In addition to the five games we shared. The unicorn themed party games printable set includes 6 more games and party activities.

• Falling Donuts
• Pass the Gift
• Catch the Tail
• Unicorn Sugar Cone Horns
• Unicorn Egg Race
• Magical Bean Guess

Don’t be a donkey with a horn. Add some sparkle and magic to your celebration and put the play in the party plan. Download these 11 magical unicorn party games today.

Unicorn Party Games Printable Set

More Unicorn Themed Party Games

If you’re looking for more great unicorn games, check out this list of fun ideas. With a mix of active and calm unicorn activities, there’s something for everyone!

Unicorn Bean Bag Toss: A simple game that can be played indoors or outdoors. Set up some unicorn cutouts or buckets and see who can get the most bean bags in.

Feed the Unicorn: A fun game for the younger kids, see who can get the most marshmallows into a unicorn’s mouth using only chopsticks. This could be a timed minute to win it game using only 60 seconds of time.

Musical Hoops: Similar to musical chairs, this game has players moving around hoops instead. Set up as many hula hoops as there are guests, minus one. Play music and have the kids walk around the hoops. When the music stops, they need to find a hoop to stand in. The player left without a hoop is out, and you remove one hoop each round until there’s only one player left.

Unicorn Scavenger Hunt: A birthday scavenger hunt is perfect for any celebration. You could also hide unicorn items around the house or party space and see who can find the most in a set amount of time. You could also put together a list of unicorn items for them to find and check off as they go.

With so many fun unicorn party game choices, you’re sure to find the perfect game for your party. No matter what games you choose, your guests will have a blast!

Don’t forget to check out the Unicorn Party Games printable for more great ideas.

Unicorn Party Supplies

You’ve got the budget-friendly unicorn themed birthday party entertainment. That means the hard part is done. What about other low-cost unicorn party supplies? Grab everything you need from party invitations, to DIY crafts, decorations, balloons and more!

• Unicorn balloons ideas
• Adorable unicorn piñata with themed fillers
• Unicorn party hats and headbands (make great gifts for guests)
• Unicorn birthday party outfit
• Standout unicorn cake toppers
• Editable unicorn invitations ( an Etsy digital download)
• Cute Unicorn Coloring Pages
• Unicorn Party Favors
• Unicorn Sprinkles
• Unicorn Crafts
• Steamers with a Pastel Unicorn Color Palette

Add some sprinkles and spin that horse into something fun – a unicorn. Happy celebrating at your next gathering. I hope you and your birthday girl have a magical time.

More Party Ideas for Kids

Party Games are what bring the entertainment. It’s easy to shop for party décor, recipes, party favors and more but often we forget – how are we going to busy the kids? If you are looking for frugal birthday party entertainment, take a look at this list of low-cost party games including games for many themed parties. You can also download the birthday party games bundle, so you have all you need!

What games do you play at a party? The best kind of course. The kind that fit the celebration. You can find additional themed party games for girls (and boys) including…

• Tea Party Games
• Princess Party Games
• Mermaid Party Games
• Spa Party Games
• Sleepover Party Games
• Pool Party Games
• Minute to Win it Games
• Glow in the Dark Party Games
• Indoor Games
• Outdoor Games
• Birthday Scavenger Hunt

… and a lot more party games.

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