Festival activities for kids

These Paper Plate Carnival Masks are perfect for teaching kids about Rio Carnival, Brazil, and the Rainforest. During a study of the rainforest, read about Rio Carnival in Brazil and make your own colorful masks. Then, have your own family fun night of making colorful, feather-filled Carnival masks and watching the Carnival themed movie for kids, Rio.

How to make a lantern from simple materials at home (ex: Soda bottles). Craft activity inspired by the Jamaica Plain Lantern Festival and Parade in Boston, MA.

Keep your kids busy with these 10+ fun activities that also make them get some exercise!

You don't have to wait for the carnival to come to town—the fun is all inside this art box! Kids will get creative with cotton candy, carnival rides, and more. The box includes several kid-favorite art supplies like glitter glue, pipe cleaners, and confet

Learn how to make a dreamcatcher! These paper plate dreamcatchers are so pretty, and they're incredibly simple to make! Keep bad dreams away as you make this easy kids version of a dreamcatcher. Make a Dreamcatcher A dreamcatcher is a Native American item which is traditionally hung over a child's bed as protection. Dreamcatchers allow good dreams through, while catching and stopping bad dreams. Most kids will enjoy this craft, but a DIY dreamcatcher is particularly great for kids who have…

Our kid-friendly sparkless DIY sparklers are a fun summer craft kids can make themselves for the Fourth of July, children's parties, or other festive occasions. | for barley & birch

Super simple craft for a DIY Paper Spinner, keeping the kids entertained this summer as part of the Make and Takes summer series Get Out and Play!

Simple and inexpensive DIY carnival party games and activities.

These are the games that really get the party started! Looking for the best outdoor party games for kids to make sure your child's birthday party is super fun? I've put together a big list of