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Have Fun with these Outdoor Games

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January 20, 2023 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: September 21, 2021
modified datt: January 20,2023

Download these ideas for the perfect Outdoor Games! You can use these fun game ideas for indoor or outdoor use! All of these backyard games are so much fun to play. Use this list of games to play outside to get away from the screens and have excitement outside! 

Outside Games To Play ASAP

Outdoor Games for Groups

Once the weather turns nice, I can’t wait to get out of the house and play some games. This is because the sun is showing longer each day giving us more and more time to have excitement in the sun. Having a list of outdoor games or fun game ideas means that we have so many chances to bond and work together as a team!

If you’re ready to get out of the house and looking for a way to have an enjoyable time, this list of fun outdoor activities is the perfect way to make that happen!

What are some games to play outside?

Getting off the screen and outdoors is important. There are so many great options for paying outside! The outdoor area is a blank canvas that everyone in the family can easily join in on. Outdoor activities are a great way to have everyone move their bodies and create amazing memories at the same time.

Popular outside games include pass the water, sardines, steal the bacon, hide and seek, kick the can and more. Just in case you need ideas for games to play outdoors, don’t forget this list of great DIY backyard games to play as well! It includes a great list of outdoor games you can make yourself using common household supplies.

What type of supplies do you need for outdoor games?

It can vary depending on what games you’re playing so be certain to read and have them on hand. Most just need easy supplies that you probably already have on hand! Outdoor games include hula hoop, cones, balls, flags (or bandanas), buckets, bowls, and sticks. There are many classic games you can play outside that require nothing like hide and seek, sardines, and tag.

No matter what games you choose to play, you can rest easy knowing that you’re going to have a really great time. Prepare for your next youth group or large gathering of friends using our 18 outdoor games. This list includes games directions and a list of supplies you need for backyard games.

18 Games to Play Outdoors

18 Backyard Games Everyone Will Love

Use these outdoor games as an exciting family outing or event that will have everyone in stitches and having a total blast!

TV Freeze Tag

This is like freeze tag but with the added twist of adding in TV shows. If you get frozen, you can be “thawed” but you have to be tagged by someone who yells out their favorite TV show at the same time.

Supplies needed: none

Steal the Bacon

This game is meant for two teams to split up with an object in the middle. Once the object is put in the middle, everyone is given a number. Once the number is called, the two people on opposite teams run and try to grab the “bacon” in the middle. The one who gets it wins that round for their team.

Supplies needed: object, possible team colors

Butts Up

This is all about having a wall and a ball. The players take turns tossing the ball off the wall and catching it – but there are things that have to happen if that ball isn’t caught! Great game for exercise, teamwork, and concentration.

Supplies needed: ball

Pass the Water

Have everyone line up, holding a cup. The first person’s cup is full of water and once “go” happens, the race is on to see how fast the water can be dumped backward over the person’s head into the cup next in line.

Supplies needed: water, cups

3 Flies Up

It’s all about working on those pop flies! There is a thrower and a catcher and points that can really add up fast!

Supplies needed: gloves, ball

Sardines

This is the backward version of hide-and-seek. If the seeker finds the hidden person, they join them and continue on with the game.

Supplies needed: none

Pickle

Think of this as something similar to the game of chicken. There are throwers and catchers and runners in between trying to get to the base. If they’re hit with the ball, they’re out!

Supplies needed: ball, gloves

Hula Hoop Pass

Grab a hula hoop, hold hands, and see if you can get the hula hoop moving up and down the line of players. The first time to get the hula hoop down the line while staying on the arms, wins!

Supplies needed: hula hoop

Spud

This is all about catching and releasing! One person throws the ball in the air and screams someone’s name. That person has to come forward and catch the ball and yell “SPUD” at the same time.

Supplies needed: ball

Kick the Can

This game of hide-and-seek starts with the seeker kicking the can. Once reached 100, the can gets set up and the seeker seeks. Everyone has to try to make it back to the can to kick it without getting tagged!

Supplies needed: can

Egg Spoon Relay

Who can carry the raw egg up and down the yard the fastest? The kicker? It has to be on a spoon! This is a super funny relay race!

Supplies needed: spoons, eggs

Scavenger Hunt

This will have everyone searching outdoors. Create a list of outdoor objects and see what team can find them all first.

Supplies needed: outdoor items

Flick & Sticks

This is about good hand-eye coordination, balance, and a little bit of luck. Who can pass and catch the frisbee on a stick? You’ll have to see to find out!

Supplies needed: sticks, frisbees

Potato Drop

Everyone will have a blast with this relay race. Can you run with a potato in between your knees? You’re going to have to join in on the fun to find out.

Supplies needed: bowl, potatoes

Balloon Hula Hoop

A pair of partners have to bop a balloon over to the hula hoop that is laying on the ground, then proceed to pick up the hula hoop and do some more adventurous obstacles – all without dropping or popping the balloon!

Supplies needed: hula hoop, balloon

Frozen T-Shirt Relay

Freeze a few t-shirts the day before for this fun activity. How fast can a team put on t-shirts and continue the race? It’s bound to be a bit tough when that shirt is frozen into a ball!

Supplies needed: T-shirt

Octopus

What an amazing game of tag! If the person gets tagged, they become the arms of the octopus and help tag others!

Supplies needed: none

Frisbee Golf

Create your own DIY golf course at home. Line up objects and see if you can toss the frisbee!

Supplies needed: rocks, outdoor items, frisbee

Outdoor Games PDF

Create new memories playing outside! Just print out these Outdoor Backyard Games for Kids, Youth, Camps, Parties, Adults and you’ll see that there are hours of outdoor activities just waiting to happen!

Included in the Backyard Games are…

  • 18 Fun Games to Play Outside
  • Bonus: Scavenger Hunt Template

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More Games for Groups

Wanting more ideas for the great outdoors? Enjoy these Minute to Win it Games with Water! They are splash-tastic! Pin to Pinterest.

Who doesn’t love a game that last 60 seconds. These one minute games will have you on the floor in belly laughs. You’ll love this Family Approved Minute to Win It Games. Great for any time of the year! Pin to Pinterest.

Let’s get ready to P-A-R-T-Y! Don’t forget to check on these Kids Party Games too. These games are a lot of funny memories, as well!  Pin to Pinterest.



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16 Super Fun Minute To Win It Easter Games

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January 5, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media 1 Comment

published date: January 25, 2022
modified datt: January 05,2023

Looking for super fun Easter activities? These Minute To Win It Easter Games are a great way to celebrate the holiday at home, in the classroom, or at church. Print our favorite Easter games for your next party. With instructions and a supply list, just set them up & let the fun begin!

Easter Games Minute to Win it

The Easter holiday is approaching and all around the world, people are planning fun family gatherings and making delicious Easter treats with their kids. It’s truly a special holiday all about spending time with loved ones and celebrating new life, so it makes sense that everyone wants to make the occasion especially memorable.

One really fun way to make your spring party memorable is to bring fun Easter activities and games to the event.

What are fun games to play on Easter?

These fun Easter Games can be played right at home. They are also a great way to celebrate at church or in the classroom. You’ll have a blast doing these together no matter where you choose to set them up.

  • Pin the Bunny Tails on the Bunny
  • Egg Relay Race
  • Easter Egg Hunt
  • Egg Toss
  • Egg Roll
  • Easter Bingo
  • Easter Scavenger Hunt

All of these ideas are perfect for a gathering but if you want something unique and sure to bring a lot of laughter try something out of the box! We’ve got some fun Minute to Win It Easter games for kids and adults of all ages. Just grab your stopwatch and take a look.

How Easter Minute to Win It Games Work

These games are typically played with a timer set to 60 seconds. The contestant (or team) is given one minute to complete the challenge and to try to win. You can split up your players a few different ways.

Individual Vs Clock – In this example, each and invidudal races the clock to win the game within 60 seconds.

Group – In this example, two players go against each other to race to finish the task first.

Teams – In this example, players are split in teams. In each game, the team chooses a player to complete that task.

The games typically don’t need a bunch of items, so planning is simple and requires common supplies like a bowl, plastic spoons, cotton balls, Easter grass, plastic eggs, and more common things found around the house.

The quick games are perfect entertainment for transitions, classroom parties, stress relief, ice breakers, celebrations, and rewards. You can play them during Sunday School, at an Easter party, and other events where a lot of people gather.

Tips for Playing Easter Minute To Win It Games

Make sure you read all the rules before you play! We’ve posted them on each individual game page. Please make sure everyone follows the same set of rules so no one is confused or competes unfairly.

We have also included a score card. You can decide if you are splitting players as individuals, groups or teams. Award points as each contestant completes a task. For example, first to finish can get 3 points, second to finish 2 points, and the player that finishes last can get one point. Alternatively, you can score Minute to Win it Games by giving each player one point if they are a winner and finish the game in 60 seconds.

Don’t forget to have fun! These Easter party games are meant to be a simple, fun way to join in the festive spirit of Easter and get everyone involved. The games are great for kids and adults! You can adjust it for any ability level or age group. You can also pair older kids with younger kids.

Minute To Win It Easter Games

Got 60 seconds? Take a look at a few examples of these Easter themed Minute To Win It Games.

Traditional Egg Roll Game – In this game of skill, players will push their egg towards the finish line. Moving as quickly as possible without breaking the egg is the goal! You can also use plastic Easter eggs or hard boiled eggs for less mess.

Chick Magnet – Using marshmallow chicks, this game can get a little sticky. Each person is given some peeps candy for this exciting peeps game. When the time starts, players will wet the marshmallow treats and get them to stick as fast as possible. When the timer sounds, the person with the most marshmallows stuck to them wins!

Grass Hunt – Players are blindfolded and have to use their sense of touch to find the jelly beans in an Easter basket filled with grass. With less than a minute to search them, who will find the most?

Suck It Up – Do you think you have what it takes to transfer jelly beans from one spot to another with just a straw? Players will love this classic game of skill as they try to move the Easter candy with only the suction in their straw.

In addition to these example games, we have 12 other games bringing your 60-second challenges to 16 fun engaging Easter games. These include Easter theme game titles like Flying Peeps, Jelly Bean Relay, Tart Towers, Face the Cookie Forehead, Candy Sort Pickup, and more.

Minute to Win it Easter Games Printable

Each of the 16 Easter Minute Games includes instructions plus a supply list including Jelly beans, Easter eggs, Peeps, Easter baskets and many common items found around the house. Games appropriate for kids, teens or adults.

Easter Games Printable

These Easter games include instructions and a printable supply list. We also include a Minute to Win it score card so you can keep track of the winner. Who will win the golden egg?

Download, print and enjoy your next Easter Party or Family Game Night with with these Minute to Win It Games – Easter Themed!

Easter Minute to Win it Games Printable Set

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Not ready to buy? Try a free Easter printable first. Download free printables from our resource library.

Plan an exciting afternoon filled with fun Easter Minute to Win it Games. They’re easy to plan and take very little items. You can even add more Easter games for kids like have contests for who can get the most eggs across the finish line or find the most candy in 1 minute!

Hop over and grab these engaging Easter ideas. Our games are perfect for everyone so invite all your friends and family members to hope over and take part in these exciting times. Happy Easter, and happy playing!

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your Easter games and let us know where you used them.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

There is more! Take a look at these Egg-cellent Easter Games for Kids, Adults, Teens and more. Many Easter Party ideas to gather and bring some egg-citing Easter fun.  Pin to Pinterest.

Easter Party Games

Want to keep the Christian meaning of the season in Easter? Take a look at these 40 Easter Bible Verses. Use for the 40 days of Advent, Easter Week or read on Easter Sunday. These are easy-to-read Easter Scripture verses appropriate for kids. Pin to Pinterest or Facebook and save for later.

Easter Bible Verses Printable

Lastly, take a look at all of our Minute to Win it Games. Spring games are fun but we also have games for all seasons. You can not only play Easter-themed games but Halloween, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Summer and more Traditional Minute to Win it Games.

Themed Minute to Win It Games

  • Minute to Win it Water Games
  • Halloween Minute to Win it Games
  • Thanksgiving Minute to Win it Games
  • Christmas Minute to Win it Games
  • Outside Minute to Win it Games
  • Valentine’s Day Minute to Win It games
  • Football Minute to Win it Games
  • Graduation Minute to Win it Games
  • Easter Minute to Win it Games
  • New Year’s Eve Minute to Win it Games

Let us know your favorite!



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Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe Scavenger Hunt for the Grocery Store

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December 14, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Family, Games, Instagram, Kids, Online Shopping, Pinterest, Printable, Store Deals Leave a Comment

published date: November 22, 2022
modified datt: December 14,2022

We have something very awesome to share with you! Enjoy this fun grocery store scavenger hunt. Your kids will love collecting the ingredients for an easy chocolate chip cookies recipe. After you finish this cute grocery store activity, go home and bake your tasty chocolate chip cookies with this cute recipe infographic!

grocery store scavenger hunt for easy chocolate chip cookies recipe ingredients

Do your kids love grocery shopping? I can tell you with grocery store delivery, its a rare occasion with my children make the grocery store run with me. However, when we step foot in the supermarket, their eyes go aglow with displays off all the snacks and candies they want!

What are fun Grocery store activities for kids?

If you have a supermarket sweeps, I mean grocery store run with the kids, put together a few activities that allow them to feel older and involved.  It’s possible to make the grocery store fun without you feeling like your are going to pull out your last strand of hair.

These are fun activities for how the kids can get involved in the grocery store shopping…

  • Collect the rainbow. Ask them to get one item of each color from the grocery store shelves.  This can be done exclusive in the produce department with fruits and vegetables.
  • Take a few items off your grocery shopping list and put it on the kids. Find easier items they can easily and quickly locate.
  • Learning fun. For a homeschool math lesson, total the prices of a few items. See how the prices change with tax is added.
  • Pick out a few packages of pasta and go home and make a pata necklace.
  • Access the grocery store sales flier or print off logos and images online of the items you need. Create your own DIY grocery store checklist with these images and glue on a piece of construction paper.
  • Work on the alphabet. Use an alphabet scavenger hunt and find one item that starts with each letter of the alphabet A all the way to Z.
  • Nutrition research. For middle school and high school students, have them work on a health or nutrition lesson about carbs, calories, fats, etc.

In addition to these cute supermarket activities, we have something very unique. Not only is it fun, it creates a sweet treat! If you have a grocery run with kids, turn it in to a fun supermarket activity with this adorable chocolate chip cookie recipe scavenger hunt. As you pick up a few odds and ends, your child can have fun picking up the simple ingredients for their soft chocolate chip cookies recipes. We’ve put together a fun grocery store activity for preschoolers, young kids, and older kids alike.

You might find it so clever you will make one for your husband on his next “essentials” grocery store run – okay, well maybe not.

On your next trip, take a look at this scavenger hunt for the grocery store. See all that’s included in this fun activity bundle for kids (and husbands – I kid.) Really kids of all ages will enjoy this grocery store hunt.

Just warn them not to explode from the fun game and run the aisle like they are on supermarket sweeps!

What’s is included in the Grocery Store Recipe Scavenger Hunt?

In this fun grocery store scavenger hunt, is not your standard grocery checklist worksheet. This is something more. Emphasis on more. This fun activity comes with thirteen rhyming riddles for kids. Your children will solve these easy grocery store treasure hunt clues and gather ingredients for their recipe. After the grocery store fun, go home and put together an easy chocolate chip cookie recipe. The adorable chocolate chip cookie recipe poster will guide them through the steps to become a top-notch baker and kitchen helper.

fun grocery store scavenger hunt with rhyming riddles for kids and supermarket treasure hunt clue cards

Included in this cute recipe treasure hunt are…

  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Poster (with ingredients and instructions)
  • Simple Chocolate chip Cookie recipe printable (for those who do not want an infographic)
  • Thirteen fun Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt Clues
  • Blank Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards
  • “Do not touch this clue card” notes for public grocery stores

Who is this supermarket scavenger hunt for?

Individuals of all ages will have fun doing this supermarket scavenger hunt. This is an easy scavenger hunt. It is best for young kids. Even preschoolers can do this fun activity. Pair younger kids with the guidance of an adult or older sibling.

What do you need for a scavenger hunt?

Your two most important resources will be access to a printer and printer paper. I personally love printing on white cardstock (this is my favorite cardstock brand.) I also like to laminate my products, like the chocolate chip cookie recipe will hold for a long time if you have a nicely laminated surface.  If you do not have access to a printer, simply sent the project over to your local copy center or Staples printing services.

I an addition to paper and a printer, you will need scissors or a paper cutter to cut out the clues. Lastly, you will purchase cookie ingredients and baking supplies unless you already have them on hand. See the bottom of the post for the best chocolate chip cookie recipe and baking ingredients and supplies.

Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt Printable

Instead of the boring baking chocolate chip cookies with kids, have an ingredients scavenger hunt. This recipe scavenger hunt takes kids on a treasure hunt in the grocery store.

cute grocery store scavenger hunt and chocolate chip cookie recipe printable

The grocery store scavenger hunt PDF includes 13 rhyming riddles clue cards for kids. The kids will browse the aisles and pick up their cookie ingredients for the easy chocolate chip cookies recipe. The recipe infographic includes a cute chocolate chip cookie printable graphic.

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Kids will have a blast with this fun grocery store activity and adventure.

Download Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt & Recipe

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies for Kids

Now that we have the treasure hunt, let’s talk more about the kid-friendly chocolate chip cookies recipe.

The goal of this recipe was to make it simple and easy. We included a few easy steps to baking chocolate chip cookies. This helpful recipe infographic has arrows to show you all the chocolate chip cookie directions before tossing it in the oven to bake.

how to make easy chocolate chip cookies recipe for kids with printable recipe infographic

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (chocolate chunks will work too)

Supplies

  • Oven
  • Bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mixer or spoon
  • Scoop
  • Baking sheet(s)
  • Parchment paper

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F
  2. Sift together 2 3/4 cups flour, a tsp baking soda powder, & 1 tsp sodium salt into a mixing bowl.
  3. Cream butter with 2 large eggs, packed brown sugar, white sugar and 2 tsps vanilla extract until fluffy.
  4. In a large bowl, slowly add flour to butter mixture & gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips. Stir until combined.
  5. Scoop 1 1/2 tablespoons cookie dough balls on parchment lined baking tray.
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes for a crispy edge and perfect center.
  7. Wait 2-3 minutes and move to a wire rack for cooling.

This delicious recipe batch yields about 30 of the best chocolate chip cookies. Store inside an airtight container to keep fresh and hold a yummy taste.

Can I make these chocolate chip cookies ahead?

Yes, this chewy chocolate chip cookies recipe is actually best if made ahead. That doesn’t mean you can’t whip up the recipe and immediately put the mixture in the oven. However, if you can let your mixed cookie dough chill for up to two hours before baking, your cookies will come out nice and fluffy texture. Chilling chocolate chip cookie dough solidifies the fat in the cookies. When baked, it actually prevents spread on a baking pan as the fat in chilled cookie dough takes longer to melt than room temperature fat.

How can I do with these chocolate chip cookies?

Are you afraid these cookies will go to waste? I mean, in our home, there is no such thing as wasted baked desserts. However, if this is not something your family would enjoy more than one bite, take a look at these ideas for your non-necessary cookies.

  • Thankful Thursday for Teachers
  • Cookies for Santa
  • Christmas Cookie Exchange
  • Gift for Neighbor
  • Family Baking Day
  • Family Bucket List Item

You can even gift your cookies with this adorable printable guide. It’s too cute of a poster not to gift with the baked cookies.

More Pretend Play Ideas

In addition to these grocery store printables, we have plenty of fun play activities for toddlers, young children, and older kids.

Let’s take a look at these adorable Lemonade Stand printables. They were quite popular over summer. All you need for your young entrepreneurship is included in these cute lemonade printables set. Pin to Pinterest.

The cute ideas continue. Your child will have fun with this make believe restaurant play set. Download these printables and make your own playroom restaurant. Pin to Pinterest.

restaurant pretend play

Are you hosting a backyard movie night? How about a family movie night? Whatever the occasion, make your own movie theater with these adorable movie printables. Pin to Pinterest.

pretend play movie theater printables

Do your kids love a good treasure hunt? If you are looking for more unique Scavenger Hunt Ideas, take a look at our year-round printable scavenger hunts bundle. This set includes all the holiday scavenger hunts. Want something as unique as this simple grocery store scavenger hunt? Take a look at our team scavenger hunt. Perfect for teens, go to a public location and find a bunch of funny things.

Holiday Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids

More Scavenger Hunts

Take a look at all these fun scavenger hunt ideas including at home hunts, holiday indoor scavenger hunts, outdoor treasure hunts and more. There are some unique scavenger hunts for special occasions and doing something out of the box.

  • Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt
  • New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt
  • Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
  • St. Patrick’s Scavenger Hunt
  • Easter Scavenger Hunt
  • July 4th Scavenger Hunt
  • Back to School Scavenger Hunt
  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt
  • Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt
  • Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Indoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Baby Shower Scavenger Hunt
  • Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt
  • Photo Scavenger Hunt
  • Disney Scavenger Hunt

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your chocolate chip cookies baking experience. Did the kids love the scavenger hunt for grocery shopping?  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

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Dramatic Pretend Play Movie Theater Printables

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December 13, 2022 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Kids, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: December 13, 2022
modified datt: December 13,2022

Do you have movie fans in the house? The kids will love using their imagination with this Pretend Play Movie Theater Printable activity! It’s the perfect way for them to have creative play while getting excited about an upcoming flick! Have them pick and choose a movie lineup, and let the ticket purchasing and snacks begin! 

pretend play movie theater printables

Being little and going to the movies was always so much fun. I always dreamed about going to the movies and getting an unlimited bucket of popcorn! It’s one of those fun ideas that are fun, in reality, to still do now as an adult, but it’s really fun to play “movie theater” when you’re a kid!

These pretend movie printables are easy to print and even more fun to set up and play. I can imagine that these are great for a movie night at home or a fun way to have sleepover fun ideas as well. It’s no secret that binging movies and shows is all part of the fun, so why not create a fun ambiance for the kids to do just that?

What are some fun ideas to use these movie theater pretend play printables?

There are so many fun things that you can do! Have the kids help in setting up the perfect movie theater scene so that they can get their movie ticket printables to watch the show. These movie printables can also be used for a movie birthday party!

Take a look at these fun ideas…

  • Sleepover Party
  • Backyard Movie Night Outdoors
  • Cardboard Box Drive in Movies
  • Classroom Movie Reward
  • Movie Birthday Party
  • Family Movie Night
  • Elf on the Shelf Movie Idea

Don’t forget to let them pick the movie lineup so that they know exactly what to expect. Maybe you’ll even have time to do a double-header!

What are some kid-friendly movies?

If you’re going through all the trouble of setting up a movie theater, have some great movies for kids to go along with it! This can vary depending on the age of your child, so be flexible and find out what they like.

According to Common Sense Media, some of the top family-friendly movies include…

  • A Bug’s Life
  • The Adventures of Milo and Otis
  • Finding Nemo
  • Toy Story
  • Enchanto
  • The LEGO Movie
  • Mary Poppins Returns
  • The Sound of Music
  • Luca
  • Shrek
  • E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial
  • Harry Potter
  • The Incredibles
  • The Odd Life of Timothy Green
  • Flora & Ulysses
  • Akeelah and the Bee

Some great options are anything Disney or even some old classics back in the day, like Old Yeller, Parent Trap, Pink Panther, or even Mr. Bean! If they like comedy and cartoons, there are an endless amount of movies that are going to be great choices.

More Pretend Play Fun and Activities

When it comes to imaginative play, these other pretend play activities need to be on your radar! Once the kids see how fun this movie theater activity is, they’re going to be ready for more.

  • Play and Learn to Read with this Toy
  • Kids Party Games
  • Dramatic Pretend Play Restaurant Printables
  • Indoor Games

Tips for Printing These Free Printable Movie Theater Ideas

printable pretend play movie theater ideas

Make sure that once you print all the pieces and pictures, you take the time to laminate them. This is a great way to make this an activity that the kids can play with over and over again.

If you cycle activities in your house to keep them fresh and new, add them to a clear storage container so that you can see what is inside. This will save you time and sanity, so you don’t have to label the container or open the lid to dig inside.

List Supplies with bullets If they are needed.

Supplies

  • Movie Theater Dramatic Play Printable
  • Printer
  • Paper
  • Laminator (I really like the Scotch brand, but Amazon has a good one too.)
  • Optional: Movie projector

Instructions

Since there are plenty of ways to create a movie night party, take a look at these ideas for setting up your movie night printables.

First, set up the atmosphere. Download your Movie Theater PDF files.

Having the right movie theater decor is essential. Hang movie theater signs, posters and more.  Around the room you can have important movie theater signs like silence your cell phone or even movie posters. The kids can make their own posters earlier in the day before the family time begins. Frame your posters and hang them on the wall or simply use a piece of tape to display for temporary use.

Also consider making your own homemade movie night invitations. These invites can be slid under the bedroom door of family members along with family movie night tickets.

To begin, set up a pretend window and table for a ticket booth.

After you collect your printable movie tickets, offer coupons for a concession stand. Have an area with movie theater candy, hot dogs, pizza and popcorn. Guests can look at the menu and pick their own treats and boxes of candy. USe the movie theater concession stand menu to allow kids to do simple math of how much money is owed.

You can set up a popcorn bar with candy, chocolate, sweet treats and even popcorn boxes. Everyone can put their own concoction together.

Once the yummy food has been passed out the anticipation of the cinema has grown. Allow everyone to sit down in their favorite seat. Pass out cozy blankets.

Let the projector roll. Watch your favorite movie with your family, guests and/or friends.

Pretend Play Movie Theater Printables

printable movie theater set

I can’t wait to hear what you think about this movie theater activity! It’s such a fun way to recreate an epic movie night at home. Don’t forget the snacks and popcorn – because we all know that snacks are the best part!

This digital download is fast and simple.  You’ll be able to grab the download and start creating and using right away. These cute printables are a fun way to create a movie ambiance right at home. They lead to quality time with family.

Included in these pretend play movie template set are:

  • Turn off your cell phone’s printable
  • Ticket prices printable
  • Printable “3D” glasses
  • Concession stand printable
  • Snacks and Drinks menu
  • Now Showing Sign
  • Coloring pages of snacks and food
  • We’re Open movie theater sign
  • We’re Closed movie theater sign
  • Concessions sign
  • Movie ticket printable sign
  • Coupon for free snacks
  • Ticket prices sign
  • Printable play money

Curl up with a cozy blanket and get ready for an incredible movie night with your favorite people. The dramatic movie pack set includes 17 printables pages including copyright printing permission.

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More Printable Activities for Kids

Add these movie night printables to your Homemade Christmas Eve Box. Creating a Christmas movie night might become party of your family Christmas Eve tradition. Pin to Pinterest.

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How to Plan a Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Kids

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November 18, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: June 28, 2022
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Are you looking for a fun activity that will get your kids outside and having a blast? Planning a neighborhood scavenger hunt is a great way to get kids moving and interacting with their community and landmarks while getting to know the people and places around them. We dare you to try to not love this town scavenger hunt!

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Printable

Looking for a fun way to explore your neighborhood with the kids? Check out this neighborhood scavenger hunt printable. This printable is a great idea for teens, tweens, or kids. If you’re looking for a fun activity to do with the kids in your neighborhood, consider this fun neighborhood scavenger hunt PDF!

Let’s get outdoors and begin our local treasure hunt!

What is a scavenger hunt?

A scavenger hunt is a game similar to a treasure hunt. Players collect or identify specific items, usually specified on a list or given in a series of clues. Players are given a list of items to find or collect. This collection can be a collection of similar things or a series of clue cards. There are two different types of scavenger hunt hunts…

  • Scavenger Hunt Checklist
  • Scavenger Hunt Clue Cards

A scavenger hunt can be casual or can be a timed race.  It can be played individually or with a team. There are a few examples of how to declare a winner in a scavenger hunt…

  • Man vs clock: Each player races to beat another players time.
  • Man vs Man: Multiple players go at the same time. The winner finishes the race first.
  • Team vs Team: Players work together to finish their scavenger hunt before the other team finishes first.

At the end of a scavenger treasure hunt there is a prize. The first player to find or collect all the items on the list or complete the rhyming riddles wins the game.  Examples of scavenger hunt prizes can include…

  • holiday gifts
  • birthday presents
  • party favors
  • small prizes
  • a series of items that lead to a larger clue (for example letters to unscramble)
  • candy

How to Prepare for a Scavenger Hunt

Decide on the area you will be searching. This could be your neighborhood, a local park, playground or even your own backyard. In this case, you’ll be doing the scavenger hunt in your neighborhood and by foot or car depending on your area.

Put together clues in the form of a checklist or clue cards. For example, in a scavenger hunt checklist, make a list of items for the players to find or collect. The list can be as simple or complex as you like. For example, at a Safari Themed Party, players might collect different animals found in the jungle that are hiding in the party venue.

If you are created ideas for scavenger hunt clues for kids, you want to have a consecutive list of places you want the kids to go. Then you offer clues so that they find that location.

neighborhood scavenger hunt clue card ideas

An example of a scavenger hunt clue for kids is…

Check out the pathway on the side of the street. On the concrete is a clue for you to meet.

Start the town scavenger hunt. Print out the cards or checklist, and choose the area of the neighborhood you’ll be working in.

What’s in this Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt?

For this neighborhood scavenger hunt printable set, there are actually two types of neighborhood scavenger hunt ideas to choose from: A checklist and rhyming riddles clue cards.

The first neighborhood treasure hunt is more descriptive and great for older kids or teenagers that can read and solve riddles. This could be used on your street or using a car scavenger hunt for a larger area. Second, there is also a list of items for younger kids.  This would be used as a walking scavenger hunt and kids check off the list of items on their visual list.

Clue Cards

Neighborhood scavenger hunt for adults or teens or older kids

This scavenger hunt is great for older children, teens or even adults. Use rhyming riddles and go on a neighborhood walk scavenger hunt on foot or driving scavenger hunt as you locate different clues and ultimately find your prize.

To get started, cut the rhyming clue cards apart. Choose the scavenger hunt clue cards that are best for your neighborhood and plan your order. If you wish, you can add a number to the back of the card for ordering.

Since you are in a larger area, such as a neighborhood, create a boundary where clues can be found. To keep the clues in a larger area, write your own clues on the back. For example, use hints like this is at a house to the left of yours. This is at a flower bush four driveways from yours. Hide your cards in the appropriate spot but save the first card to start the hunt. You can play foot, bicycle, golf cart or car!

In our printable set, you’ll also find a page full of do not touch signs! These signs are great for when you don’t want anyone messing up your scavenger hunt and picking up a clue card before players have gotten to that riddle.

Checklist

easy neighborhood scavenger hunt for kids

The second photo scavenger hunt is ideal for preschoolers or younger children and kids. In this scavenger hunt list, participants can see the picture and from there they can look for the item in the picture. The scavenger hunt includes 16 items.

Example neighborhood checklist items include…

  • sprinkler
  • dog
  • flower
  • mailbox
  • airplane
  • stop sign

Once an items is found, you can use a circle sticker and cover the item (like these on Amazon) or just add a circle or X. This is not a checklist neighborhood hunt where you pick up the item – the neighbor might not like you carrying their dog home. LOL.

You’ll want to snag this neighborhood scavenger hunt printable to get the full list of items and clues!

Best Tips for Having Scavenger Hunt

Best Tips for Having Scavenger Hunt

If you’ve never thrown a neighborhood scavenger hunt for kids, then you may not know what to expect. Enjoy some of the best tips for having a scavenger hunt for kids, teens, or even adults!

Have Fun with It

Have a prize for the winner! This could be something as simple as a certificate, bragging rights, or a small prize. You could even have money along the way if playing with teens or adults (who act like kids!)

Make it a competition!

See who can complete the scavenger hunt the fastest. Part of the fun is seeing who can complete the scavenger hunt the fastest! You can do man verses time, team verses team or man verses man depending on how many players and how much time you have.

Work as a Team

Make it a team effort! Put people into teams and see which team can find all the items on the list first. Or give each team member a different row (if doing the checklist) or have an order of riddles children have to solve if doing the 20 rhyming clue cards. You make the rules based on your audience, personalities and the number of players.

End with a Treat

After the scavenger hunt, have a little something for everyone. This could be a treat, prize or even just some fun conversation – aka polite bragging rights. Scavenger hunts are a great way to bring people together, get to know your neighbors or act as ice breaks for new friends!

Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Printable

Now that you know all about neighborhood scavenger hunts, it’s time to get out there and give it a try! Be sure to print out this scavenger hunt printable before you head out. Happy hunting!

neighborhood scavenger hunt printable for kids

What you get with purchase:

  • 20 Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Riddles for Kids PDF Instant Download
  • Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt Checklist for Toddlers
  • Scavenger Hunt Riddles Answer Key
  • Do not touch this clue cards (in the case of doing this in a public place.)

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More Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Don’t let the fun stop there! If you love scavenger hunt ideas for kids, take a look at this collect of printable scavenger hunts in our store. The majority of these scavenger hunt printables are easy riddles for kids but some are a basic checklist. Enjoy!

  • Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Indoor Scavenger Hunt
  • Flashlight Scavenger Hunt in the Dark
  • Birthday Scavenger Hunt
  • Halloween Scavenger Hunt
  • Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt
  • Christmas Scavenger Hunt
  • New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt
  • Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt
  • Easter Scavenger Hunt
  • Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt
  • Back to School Scavenger Hunt

What is your favorite part of having a scavenger hunt? Is there a scavenger hunt them or time of year you love?

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final neighborhood scavenger hunt. How did the city scavenger hunt work for you? did you adapt it? What was your child’ favorite part? How long did the scavenger hunt take?

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Year-Round Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids

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Have kids that love scavenger hunts? Or simply need an activity for your inner child? We’ve collected the best printable scavenger hunts from all over the web! Have tons of fun hunting with the whole family. Enjoy!

Year-round Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids

I’ve loved scavenger hunts since I was a kid. Well, I still love them! Some of my best memories are from scavenger hunts with family and friends. They got me out of my comfort zone and allowed me to meet new people. Plus, I love a good challenge and a prize, so I always gave my all to win the hunt! Scavenger hunts are amazing ice breakers for group scenarios, like at camp or a birthday party. Or, you can make a special scavenger hunt for a loved one to show them how much you care!

We had so much fun gathering the best printable scavenger hunts for kids from all over the internet. Whether you’re looking for a scavenger hunt at home or an outdoor scavenger hunt for kids, we’ve got a scavenger hunt for every season and occasion. Happy hunting!

What is a Scavenger Hunt?

A scavenger hunt is an engaging game played by children (and adults, too!) Every scavenger hunt begins with a list of objects to find and riddles or clues to help the players locate the items. To play the game, divide the players into at least 2 teams and give the teams or individual players copies of the list of clues. A scavenger hunt is similar to a treasure hunt in that there are clues to solve and at the end is typically a scavenger hunt prize or present.

Scavenger Hunt Printables for Kids

What are the Scavenger Hunt Rules?

Scavenger hunts can be played individually or in groups — either way, whoever finishes first wins! There are two types of hunts. Hunts can be consecutive where a team or individuals are given the first clue which leads to the second, third, fourth, and so on. Alternatively, hunts can be done using a checklist where the full list of “must do’s” are provided at the beginning. Provide players with a writing utensil, and they can check off their finds as they go!

Individual Scavenger Hunts

Individual scavenger hunts are a great way to busy a child or give them individual gifts on a special day. At each stopping point, before the next scavenger hunt riddle clue is given, gift your child a piece of their larger present. You can do this on birthday or even collecting their Back to School Supplies. Yes, you can do a scavenger hunt at home to make even Back to School Supplies exciting!

To begin, supply the player with the first scavenger hunt clue. The first riddle will lead them to the second. The second will lead them to the third clue and so on until the scavenger hunt is over. You can also provide a scavenger hunt checklist where the entire list must be completed before a prize is given.

Group Scavenger Hunts

Group scavenger hunts are perfect for sleepovers, lock-ins, class parties, and more. Even adults can find their inner child and have fun challenging each other in outdoor venues like parks, concerts, the mall, or in a city hunt challenge around town.

Either supply your groups with a scavenger hunts riddle and clue #1 or provide them a list of things to get on a piece of paper. This list is their checklist and must be completed in order to declare a winner. A checklist Scavenger Hunt is typically easier for large groups, so you don’t have to go around hiding multiple sets of clues for each team.

Use some of these Printable Scavenger Hunts for Kids below or search Pinterest for scavenger hunt ideas for adults.  Make sure to follow us on Pinterest too!


Scavenger Hunt Prize Ideas

Customize your prizes to the size of your scavenger hunt group. If you’ll have a lot of people winning, opt for smaller prizes. If you are doing an individual hunt, you can make the prize larger.

Scavenger Hunt Prize Ideas include:

  • Cheap trophies (fill with candy)
  • A cheap medal
  • Candy Bars
  • Gift Cards
  • Carnival prize toys
  • Seasonal prizes based on the scavenger hunt theme.

What are some ideas for Scavenger Hunts?

Before choosing a scavenger hunt, think of a theme. What season is it, is the a holiday that is close by are you having a scavenger hunt just because. Scavenger hunts can take two shapes, they can including good clues, perhaps in the form of cute rhyming riddles older kids need to solve. Alternatively, they can have images or pictures. Scavenger hunt checklist are are perfect for younger kids.

Follow along as we find some of the best themed Scavenger Hunt ideas. These include seasonal scavenger hunts including

  • Fall Scavenger Hunt Ideas
  • Winter Scavenger Hunt Ideas
  • Spring Scavenger Hunt Ideas
  • Summer Scavenger Hunt Ideas

These treasure hunts are perfect for kids of all ages. If a hunt requires more reading or might be challenging for toddlers nad younger kids, pair them with an older child to gather them along.

Rainbow Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers

First up, the Rainbow Scavenger Hunt for Toddlers. In this free printable scavenger hunt, lead the kids through a color challenge finding objects with specific colors throughout the home. This color scavenger hunt can be adapted by including a list of items with shapes of the colors, for example a yellow square in a shape scavenger hunt.

Camping Scavenger Hunt

Go outdoors with these 20 Camping scavenger hunt riddles for kids. This outdoor treasure hunt is perfect for the campsite. Included in the bundle are 20 outdoor treasure hunt clues that are themed rhyming riddles. We also include do not touch this clue card notes for public campsites.

Road Trip Scavenger Hunt

Here’s a gift for you! Print our Road Trip Scavenger Hunt to keep the kids busy on your next road trip. This fun road trip activity is also in our car games for kids.)

Science Scavenger Hunt

Got a little scientist at home? Grab this free Stem Scavenger Hunt Science Activity for Kids. Use at a homeschool, fun weekend activity or as a classroom scavenger hunt activity with science class.

Birthday Scavenger Hunt

One of my favorites is the birthday treasure hunt. Find those presents with a really fun Birthday Scavenger Hunt Printable. You can see more ideas like this in these Family Birthday Celebrations. Use this to find presents or it can be played for an at home birthday party.

Selfie Scavenger Hunt

Who doesn’t love a SELFIE? This is a very self confused Selfie Scavenger Hunt activity from Faffy Tea.

Art Gallery Museum Scavenger Hunt

Going to visit a gallery? The Museum Scavenger Hunt Printable  is also in our Spring Break Staycation Ideas.

Math Scavenger Hunt

Want to bring some education into it? This is a fun classroom scavenger hunt worksheet, get the Math Scavenger Hunt Printable from Learn in Color. This is another fun math game that can be played in the classroom or at home for homeschooling math activity ideas.

Back to School Library Scavenger Hunt

This is an easy activity that will get the kids excited about going back to school. Download this Back to School Library Scavenger Hunt | The Dating Divas

Halloween Scavenger Hunt

When the season arrives behind your first Holiday Scavenger hunt with this Halloween Scavenger Hunt Printable. Use this idea to find candy or even halloween decor ideas. Children can gather all they find and decorate the house for halloween. See also these Halloween Printables.

Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt

The ultimate fall scavenger hunt as to be this one. Are you looking for something to do Thanksgiving morning? Clearly we have the answer we had dozens of times before on this post. This was a very popular Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt. See also these Thanksgiving Printables!

Gratitude Scavenger Hunt

Show your kids the reason for the season with a cute Gratitude Scavenger Hunt Printable from Natural Beach Living.

Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt

This winter scavenger hunt printable is the best .It is an indoor treasure hunt is great for an Elf doll. Print the Elf on the Shelf Scavenger Hunt and use with your North Pole visitor.

New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt

Ring in the new year with a little fun. Enjoy this activity at 6PM or at midnight! Print the New Year’s Eve Scavenger Hunt. When using a countdown, this is fun  for the kids to find new year’s eve activities or fun trinkets or prizes for the NYE celebration.

Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Christmas Traditions often include following holiday lights. Take along this Christmas Lights Scavenger Hunt Printable from Happiness is Homemade.

Outdoor Treasure Hunt for Winter

Winter Scavenger Hunts are normally indoors. Get the kids outside in the snow with this cute Outdoor Winterscape Scavenger Hunt Printable from EDventures.

winter scavenger hunt ideas

Christmas Scavenger Hunt

Don’t have a North Pole Elf? That is okay! We have two Christmas Scavenger Hunt ideas but this one can be sued without an Elf doll. Enjoy this Christmas themed treasure hunt, great for uncovering a Christmas Eve Box.

Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt

In love with the kids, your spouse, or even boyfriend. This Valentine’s Day Scavenger Hunt has no age limit. It’s a really cute activity for February 14th.

Easter Scavenger Hunt

Spring printable scavenger hunts include easter, getting outside and of course St. Patty’s day. While Easter Egg Hunts are awesome, but find their Easter basket another way. Leave one clue behind as the kids begin the Easter Scavenger Hunt Sunday morning.

Earth Day Scavenger Hunt

Give mother nature a hug. Enjoy this free Earth Day Scavenger Hunt worksheet at home or in the classroom from Frugal Coupon Living

Nature Scavenger Hunt

As the weather gets warming, take it outdoors. Grab a brown bag and collect things on this Nature Scavenger Hunt Printable from A Thrifty Mom. This is cute for younger kids or preschoolers.

St. Patricks’ Day Scavenger Hunt

For the younger kids, look for things that are green. From a crayon to a leaves, this green St. Patrick’s’ Day Green Scavenger Hunt Printable is excellent from Happy Home Fairy. This is cute young children treasure hunt checklist.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

Spring has sprung, get the kids outside with this this really fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunt. Set includes 20 rhyming riddles for kids to solve at home.

printable indoor scavenger hunt clues

Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Of course, spring means showers. If you are looking for some rainy day activities, add this indoor scavenger hunt to your back pocket.

Spring Scavenger Hunt Ideas

St. Patricks’ Day Treasure Hunt Clues

The leprechaun  left behind some treasure on this fun St. Patrick’s Day treasure hunt. Chase the rainbow or the pot of gold!

Memorial Day Scavenger Hunt

Have the weekend off? Unite the older and younger kids and take them on a Memorial Day Scavenger Hunt from Food Fun Family.

Flashlight Scavenger Hunt for Night

Summer activities requires summer printables including scavenger hunts. Are you camping or in the backyard? This fun Flashlight Nature Scavenger Hunt for Kids. is a fun outdoor treasure hunt can also be adapted as a backyard scavenger hunt.

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Beach Scavenger Hunt

Ready for sun and surf. Enjoy some fun in the sand with a cute Beach Scavenger Hunt Printable.

fun scavenger hunts

Back to School Supply Treasure Hunt

For the end of summer, take your kids on a Back to School Scavenger Hunt as they search for their back to school supplies.

Horse Scavenger Hunt

Visiting the farm? How about a Horse Scavenger Hunt for looking for treasures among the barn from The Gingerbread Pony

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Have a budding photographer who loves to take photographs? This Summer Photo Challenge Scavenger Hunt printable is a free print for teens and older kids. | Mortiz Fine Design

Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate 1776 and Independence day with this patriotic themed July 4th Scavenger Hunt. This fun hunt included themed fourth of july riddles.

Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt

Do you want something really fun and unique. This one is it! Grab this Grocery Store Scavenger Hunt complete with an easy Chocolate chip cookie recipe. The setin cludes 13 rhyming riddles for clue cards. Find all the ingredients you need in the Grocery store Treasure. Then come home and bake with the cookie recipe infographic.

photo scavenger hunt checklist

Team Scavenger Hunt

Perfect for adults, teens, tweens or even a youth group! Enjoy this digital download mall scavenger hunt printable. You can use this at your outdoor shopping center, your big super center, or the mall. Find a public spot and go to town (not literally) on this fun team building activity. It’s perfect for a birthday party, small gathering or just because.

The goal of this scavenger hunt game is to get the most check marks in the assigned time or to be the first team to win. Take a look at a few of these mall scavenger hunt ideas…

Printable Scavenger Hunt Set

Holiday Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids

Grab our packet of Kids Scavenger Hunts Ideas for the ENTIRE YEAR! Celebrate major holidays including Easter, Christmas, July 4th, Thanksgiving, Halloween, New Year’s Eve and more with this package of 8 Holiday Treasure Hunt ideas.

These scavenger hunt lists include 160 rhyming riddle clues as you race through the house on an at treasure hunt.


Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Kids

Take a look at these Seasonal Bucket Lists Ideas for Every Occasion. Pin to Pinterest.

Also download these Themed Bingo Game Printables for the Entire School Year. Pin to Pinterest.

Need a Scavenger Hunt Template? We have found in the Backyard Games PDF with Scavenger Hunt Template. Pin to Pinterest.

If you are planning a large gathering – playing outdoors with family, neighborhood friends, youth group, camp or even an outdoor birthday party, take a look at these Outdoor Party Games for Kids. Includes directions and supply list as well as a blank Scavenger Hunt Template.

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Cheap Birthday Party Ideas for Those on a Budget

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November 15, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Birthday, Entertainment, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: November 14, 2022
modified datt: November 15,2022

Having a birthday party on a budget isn’t always easy, but it’s possible! Finding low cost party ideas just takes a little time and effort. If you don’t have the time or even if you don’t want to put in the effort, then these tips are for you! Sacrifice on the wallet but not the fun!

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Birthday celebrations can be expensive. But there are cheap and inexpensive ways to make an adults’ or kid’s birthday fun. These fun ideas are affordable and easy to set up for friends and family of any age.

I’m going to walk you through having a fun birthday party on the budget. From party ideas to activities, you will be able to put together an amazing party and all on a budget!

How to have a birthday party on a budget

Are you looking to celebrate a birthday but don’t want to spend a lot of money? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, the average person spends about $600 on their birthday celebrations. But there’s no need to break the bank just to have a good time.

Cheap birthday parties for those on a budget can still turn out great. You really just have to focus on the areas that you want to spend money on and the other areas you can do on a budget! For example, you may want to go all out on the cake, but save money on the gifts. With a little bit of creativity, you can still have a fantastic birthday party without blowing your budget.

Here are some tips for cheap birthday party ideas:

Set a budget and stick to it

This is probably the most important tip when it comes to having a child’s birthday party on a budget. Decide how much you’re willing or able to spend beforehand, and then make sure all of your decisions reflect that budget. Start with the item that is most important to you. One that you are not willing to spend less on. Start there and then start researching the rest of the party ideas.

Get creative with the guest list

Instead of inviting everyone you know, be selective about who you invite. You can still have a great time with fewer people in attendance. Plus, this will allow you to focus your spending on making sure those who do attend have an amazing time. The individuals that were not invited to this party can be guests for another occasion.

DIY as much as possible

Another great way to save money is by doing things yourself instead of hiring someone else to do them for you. For example, if you’re good at baking, why not make your own cake instead of buying one? Or if you’re crafty, you could make your own invitations or decorations instead of buying them from a store. Pinterest and bloggers provide a lot of ideas for DIY party favors, printable banners, and even low-cost themed birthday party ideas.

Think outside the box when it comes to activities

Just because there’s no money for entertainment doesn’t mean your guests will be bored. There are plenty of fun games and activities that don’t cost anything to play. For example, charades, scavenger hunts, karaoke and printable themed party games are all great options that are sure to keep your guests happy and entertained.

Save on the Venue

In addition to thinking outside the box for birthday party activities, also think outside the box for the party room. Public, national, and local parks are often affordable places. Think of all the places friends have had parties. Now cross those ideas off. Why, because they are popular and popular means there is an up charge in cost – supply vs demand.  This past year, we found a small fish tank aquarium. It had an outdoor place for the kids to play and it might have been the best, most affordable party we ever had. Parents raved about the venue and no one had every been there before. By finding something that was not “common” we saved a lot. If the venue place is still too much, have a party at your home or in your backyard.

Having a birthday party on a budget is totally possible, you just need to get creative! By following these low-cost party tips, you can throw an amazing bash without breaking the bank in the process!

What activities do children like to do on their birthdays?

Still looking for inexpensive birthday party ideas? Birthdays are a special time for kids. It’s a day when they get to feel extra special and loved. Having a few family-only birthday traditions are a great way to recognize the guest of honor. If you’re looking for some fun ideas to make your child’s birthday even more special, look no further!

Here are some great low cost party ideas for celebrating birthdays with kids. Create these fun birthday ideas with a party of two to a party of 30!

Have a picnic lunch

Get some yummy food and drinks and have a picnic lunch outside! This is a great way to enjoy the nice weather and have some quality time with your child. Find a unique place to eat like on top of a big rock in the middle of a creek or downtown in the city with tall buildings.

Make a cake

Let your child help you make their birthday cake! Make your own DIY cake mix or pick up a boxed mix. They’ll love being able to help out and will be so excited to eat their creation. You can even let them make their own miniature cake (or cupcake) and have a larger cake for the family to share. This can be done with themed party food or party snacks too.

Go on a nature walk

Explore the great outdoors with your child on their birthday! This is a great way to get some exercise and fresh air while spending time together. Try this outdoor treasure hunt for locating special gifts.

Visit a farm

Many farms offer tours or activities specifically for kids. This can be a fun and educational way to spend a child’s birthday!

Go to the zoo

The zoo is always a hit with kids! They’ll love seeing all the different animals and learning about them. Plus it gets out plenty of walking to build an appetite for a special birthday dinner.

Play games

Games are always fun, no matter what age you are! bust out some of your favorites or try something new together. These can be incorporated in a family game night.

Have a dance party

Put on some music and dance the day away. This is a great way to get energy out and have some silly fun together.

Plant a garden

Get your hands dirty and plant a garden together. This is a great activity for kids who love being outside. Plus, you’ll end up with some fresh produce too!

Make crafts

Craft time is always fun, especially when you get to make something cool with your own two hands! There are tons of easy craft projects that kids will love. Hit the dollar section at Target, Michael’s or even the Dollar Tree for a few low-cost party craft ideas.

Go out for ice cream

A classic birthday treat! Kids will love being able to pick out their favorite flavor and topping combination. Plus, it’s a great way to cool down on a hot day. Make your very own ice cream party shop.

Kids Party Games

I mentioned earlier, saving money on the things you can. Decide what’s most important to you, then save on the rest. Having a birthday party allows your child to feel important. It puts them at the center of attention.  The goal is a fun birthday party that gives your child self affirmation and positive feelings of oneself.

Now that you have honored your child with the special occasion, honor your guests with fun. One of the most expensive items for birthday parties, is the entertainment. Entertainment is a form of activity that holds the attention and interest of an audience or gives pleasure and delight. We have many low cost party ideas for entertainment but one of the best ways to offer affordable entertainment is through Kids’ birthday party games. Our low-cost printable games offer a list of party game instructions and a supply list so you are organized with the party entertainment.

While many of these party ideas are gender neutral party games, take a look at these activities for themed birthday parties for boys and girls. Don’t worry, these are not your common games – skip in the tail on the donkey, toss out musical chairs and simon says, these games are original, funny, and fit the party theme!

This low cost party entertainment is certain to please your boy and girl of any age.

Party Games for Girls

Let’s talk about themed birthday parties for girls. These fun party games are excellent for your sweet girl.

Unicorn Egg Race

How to Play: Give each player five plastic egg halves. Set up cones “horns” far away from the starting point. On the start of go, the kids will put on one half of an egg on their head, run around the horn and come back to the starting point where they add another egg half on top of the other and go around the horn again. Continue until they have gone around the horn with all the eggs. The one who finishes first is the winner. If at any point the egg half drop, the player must start back at the start round with the same number of eggs they had.

Supplies: Plastic eggs.

See More Unicorn Games: See more in our Unicorn Party Games List.

Spend the Bottle of Nail Polish

How to Play: Have several different colors of fingernail polish available. The girls sit in a circle and one chooses a polish bottle and spins it. Whoever the polish top points to must paint one of their fingernails that color. They also get to choose and spin the next polish bottle. Continue playing until every girl has the crazy nails.

Supplies: Nail polish, poster board, markers.

More Sleepover Games:  See more in our Spend the Night Party Games.

Seaweed Tangle

Mermaid Party Games Printable PDF

How to Play: This game is all about making a fun mess of “seaweed” all over the yard. Give each mermaid a roll of crepe paper streamers (one color per mermaid would be fun.) Set up a few checkpoints through which they must run on their way to the finish line. Each mermaid starts at a different checkpoint. While the mermaids are running are running, they must unravel their streamer behind them. Set up the checkpoints in a zig-zag pattern so they will have a fun tangle of seaweed to “swim” through while playing the game.

Supplies: Crepe paper streamers.

See More Mermaid Games: See more activities in our Mermaid Party Games.

Not a Baby Anymore

sweet 16 party games for teens

How to Play: From a baby bottle to the car keys… where did your baby go? This party game is silly fun. Fill baby bottles with soda, punch, or whatever drink you are serving. Set them up and at the start of go everyone must suck the baby bottle empty. The first player done gets the keys to the car (but not really!) You can also incorporate a baby food guessing game. Grab different flavors, a blindfold players and see who can guess the most correctly.

Supplies: Baby bottles, drinks, blindfold, baby food.

More Sweet 16 Party Activities: See more in the Sweet 16 Party Games.

Donuts on a String

Ice Cream Party Printables

How to Play: Tie the string on the donuts (one for each guest) and hang them from a clothes line, curtain rod or anything that is available. Each player stands beneath a single donut. On the mark of ‘go’ the players begin to eat their donuts using only their mouth. The first player to finish their doughnut wins.

Supplies: Donuts, string.

More Sweet Games: See More in our Kids’ Party Games or Ice Cream Party Activities.

These are just a few cute party games for girls. Of course, these gender neutral birthday party games are not limited to boys only. You can see more in our themed party game printables.

Party Games for Boys

Boys just want to have fun too! When looking for themed birthday parties for boys, these fun party games are excellent for your son. They are just an example of what you can get with a themed party game digital download.

Spidey-Sense Obstacle Course

How to Play: Superhero fans and marvel spider man lovers will love this party game obstacle course. Create an easy spiderman course as players will do it blindfolded using only the voice of a teammate to guide them. Blindfold the first player. Using a teammate, they will go through the course trying to located toy spiders. The partner who is not blindfolded will use their voice to direct them. Players must retrieve all the spiders without knocking anything down. Time each round. Player with the fastest time, wins.

Supplies: Stop watch, obstacle items, plastic spiders, tape, etc.

More Superhero Games: Found in the Superhero Party games.

Catch a Tiger Tail

How to Play: The tiger tries to catch their own tail in this fast paced game of tag. To make the tiger the kids line up and hold hands during the game. The head tries to tag it’s tail (the last person in line) by running and trying to touch them. The kids cannot let go of their hands in the line while being chased by the tiger head. When the tail is caught the head moves into the tails position & the next child becomes the new tiger head.

Supplies: None

More Safari Games: Found in the Animal Party Games.

Mini Figure Knockdown

How to Play: Have competing teams of toy players. Use a water gun or Nerf gun and line bricks mini-figures. One by one use your toy gun to knock them down. Player that gets all their mini- figures down first, wins.

Supplies: Water guns, Nerf gun, Nerf bullets, LEGO mini men/women.

More LEGO Games: Found in the LEGO Building Bricks Party Games.

Astronaut Game Challenge

How to Play: Put candies or small prizes into a shoe box. Tape the edges shut. Wrap the box in many, many layers of wrapping paper, aluminum foil or newspaper. (Silver would be great!). Gather “astronaut gear” including some sort of hat, gloves, goggles and something to hold in each hand like a spatula or wooden spoon. One player has a pair of dice. When the timer starts, the player to the left of the child with the dice has to put on all of the astronaut gear and try to unwrap the astronaut box using only the tools. The other child is rolling the dice trying to get doubles. As soon as they roll doubles, they get to have a turn. The first player takes off all of the gear and the second player puts it on. The player to the right will then roll the dice and try and get a turn.

Supplies: Candy, box, tape, aluminum foil, wrapping paper, newspaper, astronaut costume props, oven mits, spatula, wooden spoon, dice, timer.

More Space Party Games: Found in the Space Party Activities Ideas.

Demolition

printable construction birthday party games and construction scavenger hunt checklist

How to Play: Attach a long piece of string to a tennis ball, and then hang it from a tree. Then, stack up empty cereal boxes into a tower. Let the kids take turns swinging the ball towards the tower to try to knock it down. Give children a certain number of swings. See who can knock the most boxes down.

Supplies: Boxes, string, balls, pole or tree.

More Construction Games: Found in Construction Party Games.

These are just a few examples of party games for boys. Of course, these gender neutral party games are not limited to boys only.

See kids’ party games for themed birthday parties for boys and girls. We promise you will love them!

More Cheap Party Ideas

In addition to birthday parties, there are plenty of ways to create a cheap party for all occasions and all environments. When it comes to cost and savings, the #1 one place to save on your party needs is entertainment. You don’t have to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars to keep people laughing and having fun. Bring entertainment with low-cost party games.

Let’s start with Adult Games. The kind you can play at a party. Big parties call for big fun. And games are an easy, low-cost way to entertain guests. Adults love party games too! Here are over 100+ printable adult party games you can download, print, and play with your friends and family.  Pin to Pinterest.

the best adult party games to play

In addition to an annual birthday celebration, Holiday Games can also be used a low-budget party for Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, New Years, and more. Pin to Pinterest.

the best holiday party games for adults, kids, office and youth

Are you in need of low budget office party ideas? Group Games are not only excellent for an office party, they can be used in youth group, the classroom and more.  These are excellent ice breaks and can be done quickly (for example an awesome selection of minute to win it games) for a holiday party, indoor or outdoor. Use for players of all ages – kids to adults. Pin to Pinterest.

really fun group games for teams adults kids office and more

Every other year we have a kid’s birthday party with friends. For the years in between we focus on a family experience. This can be an at home birthday party or a small family trip or staycation. Take a look at these affordable and fun Family Birthday Traditions and save a little bit of money every other year. Pin to Pinterest.

Birthday Family Traditions and Celebrations

Hosting a party? We have many more birthday party theme ideas for girls and boys. Save many of these kids party ideas for future years or for other children and pets too! Pin to Pinterest.

themed birthday party ideas

  • Super Hero Party Ideas
  • Pirate Party Ideas
  • Jungle (Safari) Party Ideas
  • Spa Party Ideas
  • Minnie Mouse Birthday Party Ideas
  • Winter One-derland Party Ideas
  • Cat Party Ideas
  • Tea Party Ideas
  • Spa Party Ideas
  • Blippi Birthday Party Ideas
  • Baby Shark Party Ideas
  • Fortnite Birthday Party Ideas
  • Spy Party Ideas
  • Disney Princess Party Ideas
  • Thomas the Train Party Ideas
  • Troll Party Ideas
  • Blue Clues Birthday Ideas
  • LEGO Birthday Party Ideas
  • Camping Party Games
  • Mad Scientist Party Ideas
  • Star Wars Party Ideas
  • Camouflage Camo Birthday Ideas
  • Toy Story Party Ideas
  • Space Party Ideas
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Party Ideas
  • Pokemon Birthday Ideas
  • Harry Potter Birthday Ideas
  • Paw Patrol Party Ideas
  • Rockin Geology Rock Party Ideas
  • Sleepover Party Ideas
  • Art Birthday Party Ideas

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your cheap party ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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Printable Nutcracker Activity For Kids

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November 8, 2022 by Thena Reading-Franssen Filed Under: Baby, Christmas, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media Leave a Comment

published date: November 08, 2022
modified datt: November 08,2022

Everyone knows that the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without the Nutcracker Ballet! This Printable Nutcracker Activity for Kids is so much imaginative fun. Not only can they print out the various Nutcrackers scenes, but they’ll have the printable paper dolls to go along with it, as well. When it comes to Christmas Placemats Activities, adding this printable Nutcracker scene activity to the table might be the perfect holiday addition. 

cute nutcracker printables christmas activity set for kids

Part of getting excited and ready for the holidays is thinking about all the Christmas classics from the past. Since The Nutcracker Ballet is one that everyone loves and knows, it just makes sense to have fun activities surrounding that theme!

What I love about this holiday printable activity is that it’s a great way to get the kids active and involved. They’ll love being able to turn the pages, change the scenes, and have the paper dolls be a part of the fun.

They could even have their own Nutcracker theater and put on quite the play! Have everyone in the family gather around and sit down to watch the show. It’s truly magical to see the excitement of Christmas through the eyes of the kids!

If you’re looking for fun Christmas activities, look no further than this printable Nutcracker scene. It’s a fun place-setting idea, a great interactive activity, and a fun way to get everyone excited for the holidays.

How does this printable Nutcracker activity work?

christmas crafts printable nutcracker activity set for kids

It’s as simple as printing out the pages and then piecing them together to make fun scenes from The Nutcracker. The paper dolls can be used on every page to make the story come to life.

Once it’s put together, there are parts and pieces that can be moved around and used differently throughout the rest of the printable set.

This is where creativity and imagination come into play and makes it super fun to use over and over again. Flipping the pages and having the paper dolls in various different scenes is a simple way to make this Nutcracker idea and activity unique and different every time.

Can this nutcracker printable be used by one person?

You bet! It’s a super fun activity for one or multiple! All you have to do is print, and then whoever wants to join in on the fun can absolutely do so. This is a great way to imagine and then make it happen, which is what little kids love to do!

I do recommend that there be a part of adult hands to help out with the little hands in making and putting this together. Adult supervision and help are always welcomed. (plus, the bonus of creating it together is an awesome memory!)

Supplies

  • Printer
  • Small, sharp scissors
  • Glue or glue stick
  • Cardstock or printer paper (I love this set!)
  • Laminator (this is optional – but I love laminating my stuff!)
  • Ruler or straight edge
  • printable Nutcracker arts & crafts activity pack on nine template sheets

What’s included with this Nutcracker theater scene printable?

cute printable nutcracker set

In this Nutcracker printable pack for kids, there are:

  • printable scenes
  • printable directions
  • paper doll printables

Use this for fun Christmas Decor for Your Home or a great way to get the kids to have imaginative and creative play ideas as well.

This would also be super cute to have on the holiday table as a unique centerpiece or even a fun place mat on the kid’s plates to give them something to do with their hands while they’re waiting for dinner.

How to create a Nutcracker Travel Set

Perhaps while you create your christmas craft, turn on Youtube the classical music from the Nutcracker by composer Tchaikovsky. This might give you a little inspiration and Christmas cheera s you make your Nutcracker traveling set.

how to make nutcracker travel set

First, download and print your printable nutcracker activity set. If working with preschoolers or toddlers, have older children or adults guide them through the activity. We find cardstock works great but printer paper is just fine.

To begin, use the ruler and back blunt edge of your scissors to score the two dotted lines of Page 1. Fold both of the lines inward to form the base.

Next cut out the flap from page 2. Use the ruler and back edge of your scissors to score the single dotted line. Fold this line back.

Place the flap over the right, short edge of the base. Glue the underside of the flap to the front, outside, folding it over the base, forming an envelope.

Open the base up all the way with the white side up on a flat surface. The flap should be on the right.

Cut out the two pockets from page 3. Score along the dotted lines of each envelope and fold these inward.

Apply glue to the flaps and adhere each pocket to the bottom left and bottom right of the base. Line the edges up with the outside edges of the base page.

cute nutcracker scene printable

Next, cut out the top and side curtains from page 4. Score the curtains along the dotted lines. Fold the flaps back.

Apply glue to the flaps of the middle curtain and glue it to the top of the base, carefully centering it in the middle, about I/8th of an inch from the very top edge. After the middle curtain dries in place, flip it up.

Now, glue the two side curtains in the same manner, lining them up along each side edge of the base page. Set aside.

land of sweets nutcracker printable scence

Cut out the three stage scenes Prom pages 5 – 7. Fold each scene in half, carefully folding, then creasing them down the middle.

Glue the back right of scene 1 to the back left of scene 2. Next, glue the back right of scene 2 to the back right of scene 3. This will create a small booklet of scenes.

Next, open up all curtain flaps. Glue the backs of the booklet in place, carefully centering it between the two side curtains and about I/16th down from the top curtain flap fold.

To change scenes, open the three curtain flaps, turn the booklet page, then place the curtain flaps back down into place.

printable nutcracker scenes

Cut out all dancers and decorations. These items don’t have to be cut exactly. It’s Pine to leave some white space around the edges. Categorize the items and place them into the correct envelopes, Dancers or Decorations. (These would be fine laminated if you want to keep them in good shape.)

Now carefully fold the Nutcracker Kit in half. Use the flat end of your scissors or the end of a ruler to re-crease the folds so they are sharp.

Finally, cut out the long band and decorative sticker from page 2. Starting at the center front, hold the end in place, then wrap the long band all the way around the short width of the base kit, creasing the band as you go.

Apply glue to the back of the decorative snow-flake sticker to connect the band in the front. Make sure that you only glue the band together. Don’t glue the band to your base!

Enjoy your entire land of sweets travel kit during the Nutcracker season.

Printable Nutcracker Activity for Kids

printable nutcracker activity set

Be sure to print out all that you need to create the Nutcracker scenes! Once you start putting it together, you’re going to be amazed that such a simple activity creates such an amazing result.

I’ve found that when I introduce new activities during the holidays, it’s a fun and simple way to create a brand-new family tradition that everyone loves and looks forward to.

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More Christmas Ideas and Activities for Kids

Once the kids get into the idea of creative fun, they’re going to be looking for even more printable Christmas activities that they can do.

If that’s the case, be sure to check out this Elf on the Shelf Free Christmas Countdown activity so that they’ll know when the big day is here! This nutcracker dramatic play set can even be delivered by the Elf doll. Take a look at all of our Elf on the Shelf ideas for the entire season. Pin to Pinterest.

DIY Countdown Calendar for Christmas Elf on the Shelf Dollar Tree Idea

For more Christmas crafts and activities, look at these fun homemade Christmas ornaments for kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Enjoy these Christmas Eve ideas like watching the nutcracker Christmas movie, baking a tasty recipe or making a Christmas Eve Box with your family. Pin to Pinterest.

Christmas Eve Family Traditions

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your printable Nutcracker Activity ideas.  Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!



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