Keep the parties hopping with some of these great party games. Piñata Buy a piñata at a party shop or easily make your own filling it with lots of small goodies. Blindfold guests and give them a stick (an old broom works well). Spin guests three times on the spot and let them have three swings at the...

More activities to liven up and party! Dress-up Relay Pile some old clothes at the starting line and then divide guests into two or three groups. Place groups so that the first player from each group stands at the starting line, and all subsequent players stand 5 metres apart behind him or her. At "go"...

Loot bags. You can't live with them...and your child's guests can't live without them. What should you buy? And how much should you spend? Consider planning a party with a craft activity so that your guests' creations become the loot! Buy balsa wood airplanes for everyone to decorate...

If you find yourself panicking at the prospective of entertaining preschoolers for an afternoon party, you may want to consider hiring a children's entertainer. The two most important things to consider before choosing a performer are: the age group and your child's interests. Some younger children...