Sunday, September 19, 2004

Retro Party Activities

Here are some totally groovy games and activities that will work for many different age groups. Relax, get funky, and enjoy a few of these at your next Retro party!

Borrowing from the concept of the tried and true game of Pin the Tail on the Donkey, we suggest a fun game of "Pin the Smile on the Smiley Face." Use our big Inflatable Smiley, and cut smiles out of black construction paper. Blindfold each participate as his/her turn arrives, spin, point in the right direction, and watch your smiley get really happy! For older kids, try a game of "Pin the Peace Sign on the Hippie." Same concept…a little more grown up.
From Creativity for Kids, we offer a fun and hassle free Tie Dye Craft Kit. Your guests can create their own groovy apparel which will then double as a favor for them to take home.
If you weren't around to do the Hustle, the Bump and the Bus Stop the first time around, find a friend or neighbor who was and recruit him or her. Teach these popular and simple steps to your party guests and enjoy the fun!
Divide the guests into two equal teams. Create two starting lines with masking tape, and secure two inflatable Smileys in place about 10-15 yards away. Line the teams up with the disco wardrobe at the starting line. At the signal to begin, the first player on each team quickly dresses up, runs the course, and then returns the wardrobe to the next player. The first team to complete the course wins. An Afro wig, love beads, fringe vest, and hippie glasses will lead to some "hustling" to the finish line.
Young girls will love to create "wreathes" for their hair using fresh daisies. Put a smile on their glowing faces, as you remember how much you enjoyed this as a child.
Play volley ball, dodge ball or keep-away with our inflatable Smiley!
Re-runs of the best shows from the 60's and 70's are plentiful. Set your VCR to tape a few episodes of the Brady Bunch, Partridge Family, Gilligan's Island, and I Dream of Jeannie. Adults will love the opportunity to re-visit some of their favorites. Make a game of it with the adults. Tape 15-25 episodes of one show, and then see who can remember the outcome the fastest. Fast forward as soon as someone guesses, and keep track of points. The prize . . . the tape of course!
Our Flower PiƱata can do double duty-he'll hang as a decoration until you are ready to use him. A universal favorite!
Take some time creating memories to last forever with a great photo opportunity in our Retro Car Standee!

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