In a world full of parents with seemingly endless time and budgets, how do you make a kids house party fun? Sure, it might seem like a simpler affair, but kids party ideas don’t all require venue hire and an entertainer agreement. In the last year, many different kinds of kids parties have gotten hot on the site including soft play, gaming parties, slime parties, party bags & accessories and, of course, the ever-popular bouncy castle hire. So today, we’ll run you through all these ideas so you have the best steer on how to make a kids house party fun for everyone.
Kids party ideas for 2025
While we totally love a bouncy castle (and we will talk about them), those aren’t the only uber-fun kids party ideas for 2025. If you want to do something really unique, why not consider:
Soft play
Hiring a soft play area for your home is a great idea for a younger kids party and it can even look very aesthetic for Instagram. (You don’t have to go with just a multi-colored ball pit anymore!) We recommend soft play for the littles, aged from 1-6 years old.
Gaming parties
For older kids, gaming parties are it! You can get vendors who have a kitted-out van and come to your house. Or ones that will do up your spare room inside or put up a tent in your garden complete with with coloured lights, beanbags, gaming chairs and all the popular systems.
Slime parties
Ooey, gooey and oh, so fun! Slime parties are icky sticky but scientific and kids absolutely love ‘em! Talk to your vendor about the best place to hold your slime party (not on the high pile, right?) and what creations the children might enjoy. Look for suppliers that use fully washable, using non toxic and cosmetic grade ingredients for the best experience.
Party bags & accessories
And don’t forget the gifts. Personalised presents are all the rage now. So, talk to your supplier about how they can make your party bags & accessories really memorable with engraving or crafting. We love pencil cases with their name on them filled with hand-decorated biscuits with a ‘thank you’ message from the host.
Animal parties
What’s better than having a themed party around their favourite animal? How about one where that animal is real, in person and can’t wait to meet them!? We love ethical animal parties. It’s one of the few kids party ideas that teach little ones about the world they live in while allowing them to experience nature first-hand.
Bouncy castles
And, of course, we can’t forget the perennial favourite, the bouncy castle. It’s one of the classic kids party ideas and you really can’t go wrong hiring one, even for adult-forward events. It will keep the kids entertained and as long as the weather isn’t too grim. It’s one of the best ways to keep them outdoors for a little bit, getting some fresh air and Vitamin D.
Hopefully, this list of tips on how to make a kids house party fun has you sorted for headliners, but what about your planning list? We’ve got even more kids party ideas and advice here!
