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Active Party Games for Kids

By Catherine Holecko, About.com

Birthday party game - musical chairs

Musical chairs is a classic birthday party game.

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If you're planning a kids' party, you know you need plenty of activities to keep your young guests busy. Make sure some of your games are active ones, so kids can burn off energy and excitement (not to mention calories).

Active, Outdoor Birthday Party Games: These fun, fast-paced games are easily adaptable for kids of different ages and skill levels. Or challenge yourself to invent a version of tag or a relay race that matches your party's theme.

Active, Indoor Birthday Party Games: Depending on how many guests you have (and how many breakables), you can play these games indoors, and still help party guests get lots of exercise.

Cooperative Birthday Party Games: Not every party game has to have a winner and a loser. These encourage kids to work together, and to be active at the same time.

Active Halloween Party Games: These not-too-scary games feature tricks, treats, and lots of fun physical play.

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