Kids disco party

What it is

A school-disco-style party in a living room or hired hall. A playlist, a couple of disco lights and classic party games are all you need. A kids’ DJ can run it for bigger groups.

Plan ahead

• Two weeks before: book a hall or a DJ if you want one. Make a playlist of child-friendly hits.
• One week before: buy disco lights, glow sticks, a limbo set and wrap a pass-the-parcel.
• The day before: clear the room and test the lights and speaker.

Set the scene

A disco ball or LED light, balloons, a “dance floor” outlined in tape and a sparkly backdrop for photos.

Activities

• Musical statues and bumps: freeze or sit when the music stops.
• Limbo: lower the pole after each round.
• Copy the moves: the birthday child leads and everyone copies.
• Corners: name four corners after colours; when the music stops, one corner is called out.
• Pass the parcel: a small treat in every layer so everyone gets something.

Food and drink

• Party food boxes: sandwiches, crisps, mini sausages, fruit
• Squash and water
• A disco ball cake with silver sweets

Tips

• Give prizes for “best dancing” to several children.
• Keep a calm corner with books for anyone who needs a break.