My City February 2023

1. Set up a Kids Only Fort or Tent: Give the young‘uns a place of their own. Outdoor forts and tents are kid magnets – set one up and declare “no adults allowed!” If the party is indoors, an adjacent room with kids’ entertainment items would work, if available. 2. LawnGames: If you give them something to do, they will do it. Set up Cornhole, jumbo checkers, jumbo Connect Four, giant lawn dice, badminton and more.The lawn will be filled with screams of triumph and fun from both kids and adults. 3. Color Me Happy: Give the kids coloring sheets and cray ons with the task of coloring a picture for the bride & groom. Not only will this keep them occupied at the table before dinner, it will provide some very cute mementos for the newlyweds. Have extra sheets or coloring books on hand for those who want to create more than one “masterpiece.” 4. Set UpActivity Tables: Provide a place for kids to go to entertain themselves with blocks, cars, trucks, dolls, or musical instruments. Another way to do this without taking up table space is to include small toys or plastic games in the centerpiec es on tables where children are seated. 5. If all else Fails, Let ‘emBounce: They need to burn some of that excess energy somehow. Rent a bouncy castle or large inflatable slide and let them just go nuts.The more energy the kids work off early will lead to a less fussy night and a more memorable reception. With a little planning and imagination, your celebration can stand out above all the rest …and a good time will be had by all! u Keep THE KIDS OCCUPIED

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