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Kids Party Activities in Orange County

  • Published: January 20, 2025
  • Updated: January 20, 2025
  • by Pepper Play
Planning the perfect kids' party goes beyond decorations and snacks—it’s about creating memorable experiences that keep little ones entertained and engaged. Craft activities are a fantastic way to spark creativity, foster social interaction, and give kids something unique to take home as a keepsake.

Whether you’re catering to toddlers, tweens, or a mix of ages, there’s an activity for everyone. From hands-on slime making to imaginative DIY crafts, these ideas will turn any celebration into an unforgettable event filled with laughter and creativity. Dive into this list of fun, kid-friendly activities to find inspiration for your next party!

Orange County Slime Party

Slime Party

Kids love the gooey world of slime making! This hands-on activity lets them mix glue, borax (or a safe substitute), and food coloring to create their own stretchy, squishy masterpiece. For an extra fun twist, glitter, foam beads, or scented oils so each child can customize their creation. It’s a sensory delight and a surefire crowd-pleaser!

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Tie-Dye

Transform plain T-shirts, socks, or bandanas into colorful works of art with this vibrant craft. Kids twist, fold, and secure fabric with rubber bands before applying bold, bright dyes in swirls, stripes, or other creative patterns.

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"Taylor Swift" Friendship Bracelets

This activity combines creativity and fine motor skills as kids design necklaces, bracelets, or keychains. With a variety of colorful beads, alphabet charms, and elastic string, children can spell out names, create matching sets, or craft gifts for friends. Bring Taylor to the party!

Orange County Kids Canvas Painting

Canvas Painting

Easels, canvases, and a rainbow of washable paints, and watch as kids unleash their inner artists. Whether they’re painting animals, abstract shapes, or favorite characters, this activity encourages self-expression and results in a masterpiece they can proudly display at home.

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DIY Birdhouses

Kids get hands-on as they assemble and decorate wooden birdhouses. With paints, stencils, and stickers, they can create a cozy, colorful home for their feathered friends. This craft not only sparks creativity but also teaches about nature and wildlife, making it a meaningful and memorable experience.

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Rock Painting

urn ordinary rocks into extraordinary works of art! With smooth stones, acrylic paints, and fine-tipped markers, kids can design everything from ladybugs to rainbows. Add glitter or sealant for a polished finish. Rock painting is simple, versatile, and provides a wonderful keepsake or garden decoration.

Orange County Kids Photobooth

Photo Frames

Snap a photo with friends and frame it! Let kids design one-of-a-kind photo frames using paint, stickers, rhinestones, and glitter glue. Start with wooden or cardboard frames and let their creativity shine.

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Wand Making

Transport kids into a magical realm by helping them craft their own enchanted wands. Using wooden sticks, ribbons, glitter, and beads, they can create dazzling wizard or fairy wands. This whimsical activity inspires pretend play and lets kids take a bit of magic home with them.

Orange County Kids Sand Party

Sand Art Bottles

This mesmerizing craft involves layering vibrant, colored sand into clear bottles to create eye-catching patterns. Add funnels for precision and watch as kids experiment with shapes and colors. Sand art is simple, clean, and results in stunning keepsakes perfect for display.

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Kaleidoscopes

Help kids craft their own kaleidoscopes using cardboard tubes, reflective paper, and colorful beads or sequins. They’ll love watching the ever-changing patterns of light and color as they turn their creations. It’s a magical, hands-on project that combines creativity and science.

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Become a Prince/Princess

Let kids decorate their own crown jewels! Everything from crowns, robes, gloves and scepters. Kids can choose from countless beads, "stones", fuzzies and more.

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Bubble Painting

Combine art and sensory fun with bubble painting! Kids blow bubbles into cups of paint mixed with soap and then press paper onto the bubbles to create unique, colorful prints. This activity is not only visually mesmerizing but also an exciting and playful way to make abstract artwork.

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Decorating Tote Bags

Plain canvas tote bags become personalized accessories when kids decorate them with fabric markers, stamps, stencils, and iron-on patches. They’ll love showcasing their unique designs and using their bags for books, toys, or snacks.

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Character Masks

Kids can unleash their imaginations by designing masks for superheroes, animals, or mythical creatures. Using cardstock, markers, glitter, and feathers, they’ll create wearable art that sparks role-play and adds fun to the party atmosphere.

Orange County Kids Paper Lantern Party

Paper Lanterns

Guide kids through creating paper lanterns with colorful sheets, scissors, and glue. They can embellish their lanterns with stickers or cut-out designs, and these simple yet beautiful crafts make perfect party décor or take-home items.

Orange County Snow Globe Party

Snow Globes

Create a magical world in a jar with DIY snow globes! Kids fill jars with glitter, water, and small figurines, sealing them for a shakeable winter wonderland. It’s an enchanting activity that blends creativity with a touch of science.

Orange County Cupcake Decorating

Cupcake Decorating

Kids can express their culinary creativity by decorating cupcakes with colorful frosting, sprinkles, and edible decorations. This delicious activity combines art and dessert, and they’ll love devouring their masterpieces when they’re done.

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We’re parents in Orange County who know what it’s like to juggle planning, logistics, and making birthdays special. That’s why we started Pepper Play — to bring soft play, bounce houses, balloons, and ball pits straight to families like yours. Every post here is written with OC parents in mind, because we’re right there with you. Learn more about us!

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