How to Keep Children Entertained at a Formal Event
No matter how much you want to let your kids stay at home, there might come a time you have to take them to a formal event. In other scenario, if you are planning your function such as wedding, you need to take measure for controlling kids. You can plan different fun activities for them. By this children will remain entertained and not ruin your event. You can organize these activities in same room or another room for kids playing only. Remember that you can plan these activities without breaking the budget for your formal event.
Instructions
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Hire babysitter
You can always hire a babysitter for children. The babysitter will look after all the children and make them entertained. You can either pay them or let the guest pay small fee for their kids. Remember that if you are a guest, you can even bring a baby sitter with you for your child. The baby sitter will not only look after your child but will also entertain him. -
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Set up a treasure hunt
You can always set up a treasure hunt in a ground outside the place where your formal function is taking place. By this you will drive away children from the main area so they won’t make noise and disturb the function. You can hide small prizes in plastic bags and hide them in the ground. -
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Short activities
You can always set up different short activities for children who can play outside. You can organize blowing bubbles, playing with balloons or playing hopscotch during a formal event including weddings or receptions. Remember that small activities interest children more as compared to long and several activities. -
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Provide gifts
You should give small gifts for children who are invited to the formal event. You can give them a small toy or an activity pack which will keep them entertained and busy. -
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Co-ordinate kids’ activities with adult activities
You can always organize kids’ activities at the same time with adult activities. For example you can let children have candy toss when adults are busy with garter toss. -
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Crayons and colouring books
Kids loving colouring so it is a great option to bring colouring books and crayons with you when you got to a formal event. By this your children will be busy for a long time colouring and doing their work.
