We all love to have fun, as this is the way for us to alleviate stress, create core memories and enjoy life. For kids, their birthday parties are the biggest day for them to have fun. Whether they are the ones celebrating or visiting their friend's party, everyone has high expectations. Fairly so, as this is the unique chance to dress up nicely, eat as much cake as possible and spend at least two hours immersed in many different activities. So, if you're on the event planning side and you want a list of ideas to get kids all excited, we'll share them with you.

The classic but still equally fantastic - musical chairs

This is an evergreen activity. Even adults can play for a round while the kids are the ones pausing the music. This can be a fun way to either kick off the party or slow kids down a bit before the cake arrives. It requires a minimum of equipment, just chairs. All you have to do is place them in a circle so that participants can walk around them. The rules are simple: kids walk around the chairs slowly while the music plays. At the stop of the music, they have to find a chair to sit on, but there's one chair less than the number of players.

Transform the venue with a treasure hunt

A treasure hunt is also a good old-fashioned activity everyone can participate in. It can be thrilling or even a bit more complicated if kids are older. Based on the venue, create a treasure map with clues leading to hidden treasures. Book a venue designed particularly for this purpose. Scatter treasures around the area and make them meaningful for the kids' age. Separate the kids into teams or let them search individually as they follow the clues to uncover the hidden prizes. Not only does it keep them entertained, but it also encourages teamwork and problem-solving skills.

Face painting

Face painting is definitely among the favourite activities for kids' birthday parties. It's like watching a work of art come to life in real-time. All kids enjoy it, and that's why face painting at birthday parties is quite popular in Australia. Artists doing face painting Melbourne or anywhere else are sometimes fully booked weeks ahead, so make sure to book them in time for the party. Look for those who use safe, non-toxic face paints to create beautiful designs depicting butterflies, superheroes to, animals and fairies. Each child can choose their favourite design and get their face painted while you watch their faces light up with excitement as they see their transformation in the mirror.

DIY craft station

These days, kids are always into some new type of DIY craft, from friendship bracelets to just playing with glitter and different designs. You can create a DIY craft station where kids can make something out of markers, stickers, glitter, and coloured paper. Let them play around and come up with ideas that they can turn into projects and take home with them as party favours.

Dance party

A good old dance party might be something we need to revive for kids' birthdays. You can even think of a choreography for popular songs among kids these days and teach them how to master it. Make sure to create a playlist of upbeat, kid-friendly songs in advance so you'll have total control of the songs kids will listen to. Encourage the kids to let loose and show off their best dance moves. It's a surefire way to keep the energy levels high and create unforgettable memories on the dance floor.

Limbo contest

If you're already having a dance party, you might as well have a limbo dance contest. Kids are pretty agile and flexible, so this can be a great way to let them test it and show off their dancing skills. Have the kids take turns limboing under the bar, lowering it after each round to increase the challenge. It's a fun and engaging game that will have them waiting in line patiently to show off their skills.

Photo booth

Photo booths might be ideal for teenagers, as these days, they are all into taking photos. But they're also a great activity for younger kids, especially if there are some funny props. Props can range from funny ones to complete disguises, depending on how resourceful you are.  Set up a backdrop, props, and a camera or smartphone for some picture-perfect fun. Kids will pose with silly hats, funny glasses, and whimsical props and create some of the most essential memories that will last them a lifetime.

Birthdays are about fun activities. They don't have to be complicated, especially since birthdays no longer last for hours. Depending on the size of the birthday party, you can have a few activities lined up just in case one of them doesn't go as expected. The goal is to keep the party spirit high, so let these activities inspire you to think outside the box.