Halloween party games for the under 7’s

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It’s finally here! Happy Halloween everyone! We hope you all have a spooky, fun, and safe Halloween! If you’re planning a Halloween event this evening, or at the weekend, you might be on the look out for some fun children’s Halloween activities. And Mr Stix has plenty! As an  award winning children’s entertainer, Mr Stix travels across the whole of the North West region to bring fun and laughter to any children’s event. Especially for Halloween! From Liverpool to Manchester, and everywhere in between, Mr Stix can be found bringing spooktastic fun and activities! And this is his guide to Halloween party games for the under 7’s.

Halloween party games for the under 7’s

Planning a Halloween party for younger children can be a challenge. But here are some party games and activities that will definitely get them joining in:

  • Simon says- Put a Halloween twist on this classic game, by naming your character a spoooooky name. Frankenstein or Dracula can work really well. And the children will love trying to follow Frankenstein’s instructions, and not get caught out!
  • Pass the pumpkin– Why not play pass the parcel with the pumpkin? Unlit of course! But the children can pass this pumpkin around in a circle, and when the music stops, they have to choose a treat from the witches cauldron! Instead of filling a big bowl or cauldron just with treats though, you should add jelly, and spagetti, to add to the spooky fun, and the sensory experience.
  • Monster Statues- just like musical statues, when the music stops, the children have to pose in their best monster pose.
  • Zombie tag- the children play a regular game of tag, and whoever is tagged, has to join the zombie side, and catch the others while acting like a zombie.
  • Treasure hunt- set out clues around the venue and split the children into two teams to follow the clues and find the treasure. Which of course will be Halloween sweets and treats!

For more information, or to book professional Halloween entertainment, get in touch with Mr Stix today!

3 ingredients for the perfect children’s Halloween party

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Halloween has finally arrived. And it’s just as spooktastic as ever. If you’re thinking of a running a Halloween event this year, for children of all ages, there is a specific ingredients list you should know about. Especially if you want to make the party memorable and successful. Mr Stix is an award winning children’s entertainer and this is his guide to the 3 ingredients for the perfect children’s Halloween party.

3 ingredients for the perfect children’s Halloween party

3 is the magic number. And when it comes to Halloween parties and events, it’s an essential. So what are these three essential ingredients?

  1. Terrifying decorations
  2. Petrifying party food
  3. Supernatural children’s entertainment

Terrifying decorations

The first ingredient on the list is the decorations. That’s because, before your guests arrive, your venue needs to get in to the Halloween spirit! From ghosts and ghouls, to witches, wizards, bats and spiders, you need to transform your space into a truly terrifying nightmare. OR not quite so terrifying, depending on the age of the children! You don’t want to send them home in tears after all.

So, try decorating your venue with age appropriate Halloween themed decorations. And make sure it will be a stunning backdrop for fantastic Halloween party.

Petrifying party food

Little boys might be made from slugs and snails, and puppy dogs tails. But did you know they like to eat them too? OK not seriously, but you can certainly style your party food on the gross side of scary. Dismembered fingers, eyeballs, snot, goo and monsters are all perfect choices for a children’s Halloween event. In fact, the more gruesome, the better!

Supernatural children’s entertainment

The final ingredient is the entertainment. Your guests need to be engaged, interested and joining in throughout the evening. So why not hire a professional, like Mr Stix, to really bring your party to life?

Advantages of professional Halloween children’s entertainment

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When it comes to planning a top Halloween party, full of fun, surprises and laughter, you might want to consider hiring a professional children’s entertainer. Like the award winning Mr Stix. Providing top quality entertainment across the North West, from Manchester, to Liverpool, Lancaster to Chorley, and everywhere in between, Mr Stix brings fun and entertainment to every event. So why should you hire a professional, instead of running your own event? Well, this is our guide to the advantages of professional Halloween children’s entertainment.

Advantages of professional Halloween children’s entertainment

There are many advantages to hiring a professional entertainer. These advantages include:

  • reliability
  • experience
  • skills and techniques
  • fun

Reliability

Hiring a professional children’s entertainer means you wont be let down at last minute. Or any minute. Mr Stix is always reliable, punctual and professional. So you and your guests won’t be disappointed.

Experience

Mr Stix has been perfecting his entertainment techniques for years. And with a wealth of experience to rely on, a professional entertainer can read the audience, and make changes to the routine on the spot. Knowing exactly when and who to get involved in the show. And providing entertainment that keeps children interacting and engaged throughout.

Skills and Techniques

With experience comes the development of skills and techniques that can help ensure a successful event. From party tricks, to organizing games and keeping the entire audience focused, Mr Stix has the skills and techniques to do it all.

Fun

The most important part of any children’s event is that your guests are having fun. It is essential that the children are enjoying themselves, and Mr Stix can make sure that your party offers this. And so much more.

So for spooky Halloween fun, that is guaranteed to be successful, you should think about hiring a professional children’s entertainer. Like Mr Stix. Get in touch today.

Hosting a Halloween disco for children under 6

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Children under 6 can be a challenge to keep entertained, especially if you don’t have the right activities or games. Full of excitement and energy, children in this age category need to be kept on their toes, to stay on task and happy. And here at Mr Stix, that’s exactly what we can offer. As an award winning children’s entertainer, Mr Stix is the perfect option for children’s events and parties for all ages. And this is his guide to hosting a Halloween disco for children under 6.

Hosting a Halloween disco for children under 6

If you want to make your disco night memorable for the young ones, and prevent them from getting bored you need to pull out all the stops. You should think about:

  • The decorations- while Halloween is all about the scary, you need to also remember the age of your audience. While some young children will be desensitized to the scary decorations, others wont be. And you don’t want to leave any children with nightmares. So keep things PG when choosing “scary” decorations and aim for fun pumpkins, bats and ghosts, instead of zombies.
  • The games- children of all ages love party games. But with the under 6, you have to make sure the rules are easy to understand, and easy to follow. Why not add a halloween themed twist to some of the more popular party games. This can include:
    • Simon Says- children pose as “scary” characters, like werewolfs, witches, pumpkins and ghosts. Catch them out by not saying Simon Says.
    • Monster Statues- just like musical statues, when the music stops, the children have to pose in their best monster pose.
    • Mummy wrap- split the children into teams and whichever team wraps the “mummy” up in toilet roll first, wins the game.

For Halloween fun and friendly entertainment, get in touch with Mr Stix today.

Art and craft activities for a Halloween event

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When planning your Halloween event, you might be thinking about some calm activities that can provide some downtime. At children’s parties, this can be a good option for straight after the party food, while they wait for the other children to finish eating. Halloween is a great theme for arts and crafts activities. And there is something for children of all ages to join in with creating. Mr Stix is an award winning children’s entertainer. And he works across the North West, from Manchester to Liverpool, to deliver high quality, professional children’s entertainment. And this is his guide to art and craft activities for a Halloween event.

Art and craft activities for a Halloween event

Children of different ages, will enjoy different art and craft activities. So tailor your options by the age range of your children:

  • pre-school- pumpkin painting or decorating is a great option for children of this age range. But paint can be very messy, and some parents and children will not want the costume to be ruined. So make sure you have aprons handy. Or instead, you could think about pumpkin decorating with stickers and stick on features, like eyes and teeth. You can even use the mini pumpkins to be better suited to the size of the children.
  • 5-8 years old- creating Halloween wooden spoon puppets can be a great option. If you have pieces cut out and bagged for individual use, this activity can be as short as just ten minutes. From witches and cats, to bats and ghosts, Halloween wooden spoon puppets can be easy to make and interesting for the children. They can even put on a puppet show at the end of the event.
  • 8+ – Halloween jar painting can be a great option for children above the age of 8. They can even use Sharpie pens, or glass painting pens to reduce the mess. And this means they can decorate jam jars with a spooky scene. Then ask a responsible adult to add a tealight to the inside, and watch the spooky shadows in the dark!

Whichever arts and crafts activities you decide on, don’t forget to think about children’s entertainment. For party games, and a whole lot of fun and laughter, get in touch with Mr Stix today.

What do you need for a Halloween event?

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Halloween is just around the corner. And so is half term. So it’s no wonder that so many parents and children’s clubs are thinking about Halloween events and parties. But planning a Halloween themed event can be a real challenge. From the age range of the guests, to the party activities, there are a lot of considerations to be made. So, what do you need for a Halloween event? Well, Mr Stix is an award winning children’s entertainer, and he provides top quality entertainment to parties and events across the North West. This includes Halloween parties. So this is his guide to everything you need to make your Halloween party a success.

What do you need for a Halloween event?

A Halloween party or event always needs particular features. These include:

  • Costumes- if all of your guests arrive in Halloween costumes, they will already be in the mood to celebrate. No matter how old your guests are, dressing up with a really scary costume is always fun. So get off to a good start with costumed guests. Why not keep a couple of masks, just in case anyone arrives without a costume?
  • Decorations- it’s not a Halloween party without the spooky decorations. How else will you get into the Halloween spirit? So whichever space you are using for your event, make sure it is decorated to look the part.
  • Food- if food is to be served at your event, make sure it is themed too. From finger sandwiches, to spider pizza, there is a lot you can do with party food, to make sure it fits into your theme. You can check out more ideas here.
  • Music- if your event will have music, make sure you match it to the theme. This doesn’t need to be for every track, but every now and again a cheesy Halloween song will get everyone dancing.
  • Games-You can’t host a children’s event with some games. You can go traditional by bopping for apples, or you can try a spooky twist on an old favourite. Just don’t forget the prizes!
  • Entertainment- If you really want your Halloween event to be a success, why not hire a professional entertainer? With the skills and knowledge to really help bring your party to life, a professional, like Mr Stix, could make your party one to be remembered.

For more information or to book professional entertainment for your Halloween party, get in touch with Mr Stix today.

4 fun things to do with a pumpkin

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If you’re planning a Halloween themed event, there are certain things you really need to include. Entertainment and sweets are the top of the list, but what about a pumpkin? The symbol of Halloween, the pumpkin is becoming a necessary part of every Halloween party and event. But other than being used as a decoration, what else can pumpkins be used for? Well, Mr Stix is a professional children’s entertainer. And he provides a variety of children’s party and event options across Lancashire, Manchester and Merseyside. And this is his guide to 4 fun things to do with a pumpkin.

4 fun things to do with a pumpkin

So what can you do with a pumpkin? And how can you use a pumpkin as part of your Halloween event? Well, here are 4 fun things to do with a pumpkin:

  1. Pumpkin decorating- this one goes without saying really, but pumpkin decorating is a big hit for children and guests of all ages. You can use paint, glitter and arts and crafts supplies to get the best results, without worrying about pumpkin carving and knives. Which could be a health and safety issue.
  2. Pumpkin bowling- This is a fun activity children of any age will love. Use a small to medium sized pumpkin as the bowling ball, to knock down Halloween themed pins. You can even have different characters to knock down.
  3. Pumpkin pass- This one is like pass the parcel, only instead of unwrapping it, you get to take the top of and pull out a treat. Play this game to some cheesy monster songs and you’re guests will have a lot of fun. You can even fill the inside with slime, so that it’s a trick, as well as a treat!
  4. Pumpkin races- each team is given a hollowed out pumpkin. And they have to run to the other side of the room, one at a time, and put one scoop of slime into the pumpkin and run back. Then the next team member goes. Whoever fills the pumpkin first wins a prize!

For a fun filled Halloween party full of great games and entertainment, get in touch with Mr Stix today.

Halloween entertainment for older children

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Once children reach a certain age, Halloween often loses its appeal. And it can be impossible to get them to be enthusiastic for a Halloween event. But this doesn’t have to be the case. Focusing more on the spooky side of Halloween, while keeping things age appropriate, can be a great idea for older children. Mr Stix is an award winning children’s entertainer. And he works across the North West, from Manchester to Liverpool, to deliver high quality, professional children’s entertainment. And this is our guide to Halloween entertainment for older children.

Halloween entertainment for older children

Older children will love your Halloween event. As long as you get the right balance of spooky. Activities can include:

  • A creepy magic show- using illusion magic as a base for a spooky magic show can be a great way to grab the attention of the older children, and really amaze them. A good, creepy theme, will tie in the magic show to the Halloween event.
  • Halloween themed party games- age appropriate party games can be the perfect way to get your audience involved in the event. Turning those sullen teens into a captivated and engaged audience. Some party games can include:
    • Murder mystery- one of the guests at your event has committed a murder. And everyone at the party has to work together to uncover clues, and work out who the murderer is. This works well as an adult led activity.
    • Dare to scare- each person at the party should write down a dare, and these will be put into a bowl. Children take in turns to pull out a dare, and if they can’t do it, they must take a forfeit.
    • Dancing competitions- Why not put on some of their favourite music, and host a dancing contest. Winners should be awarded a prize.

For age appropriate Halloween entertainment that will really get your older guests excited, why not hire Mr Stix? Get in touch today!

Children’s activities for a Halloween event

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If you’re planning a Halloween event, you will need to think of a range of activities suitable for a wide range of age ranges. While older children will enjoy a much more spookier approach, this could scare younger children and put them off. So finding a balance of activities to suit your young guests is an important part of planning any Halloween event. Mr Stix is an award winning children’s entertainer, with years of experience providing quality children’s entertainment and hosting children’s events, across the North West. From Liverpool to Manchester, and everywhere in between. And this is his guide to children’s activities for a Halloween event.

Children’s activities for a Halloween event

When planning children’s activities for any event it’s important to consider the broad spectrum of children you might encounter. And plan to meet a wide range of requirements. For a Halloween event, you also have to consider the age and maturity of the children. Here are some top children’s activities for a Halloween event:

  • Pumpkin decorating- who can resist decorating a pumpkin? Avoid health and safety issues and let children paint and decorate a pumpkin, instead of carve one. You can even have pre-carved pumpkins for the children to select from if you have some spare time beforehand. Either way, glitter, paint, and sequins can result in a stunning pumpkin. Why not give a prize to the best dressed pumpkin? And best of all, this activity is suitable for children of all ages to enjoy and take part in.
  • Costume parade- Let your guests show off their costumes in Halloween costume parade. You can even choose prizes for the most imaginative costumes!
  • Party games- Party games can also be a great idea for a Halloween event. You can try pass the Pumpkin, monster freeze, and a range of other games suitable for all age ranges. Find out more here.

For top quality entertainment for children at your event, you should consider hiring a professional. Like Mr Stix. Why not get in touch today, to find out more?

Halloween party ideas for pre-school children

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Children love Halloween. With the costumes, the games, and the sweets, it’s not really a surprise! But what about young children? Parties for pre-school children can be difficult to pitch, without the added complications of scary costumes. But there’s no reason why they can’t enjoy a Halloween party, pitched at the right level. Mr Stix is an award winning children’s entertainer, and this is his guide to Halloween party ideas for pre-school children.

Halloween party ideas for pre-school children

Everything pitched at pre-school children needs to be soft and warm. And this includes Halloween parties. You need to steer away from the scary, and make sure your event is fun and age appropriate. Your Halloween party will need:

  • Entertainment- for Halloween entertainment, we would go for age appropriate comedy and humour. Turn the scary witch of traditional tales into a joke character, so the children can enjoy elements of spooky tales, with a much softer, less spooky approach.
  • Games- play games together as a group, with themed sweet treats for the winners. Anything from dancing contests, to themed party games can be a great option for young children. Take a look at some more Halloween themed game ideas here.
  • Spooky nursery rhymes- turn some of the nursery rhymes the children know and love, into Halloween themed nursery rhymes. Why not try Five Little Pumpkins, or other counting songs with the words changed to ft the theme. The children will love learning something new and joining in with the actions.
  • Decorate pumpkins- decorating pumpkins with stickers and paint, glitter and other craft supplies can be a really fun messy play activity. And the children won’t be scared by their friendly pumpkin creations.
  • Read a spooky story- pre-school children love story time. So why not read a spooky picture book around the pumpkin as everyone tucks into their sweets? Room on the Broom, or the Gruffalo, can be good, poplar story choices for this age range. This is also a good way to end a party, with a little bit of time to wind down and relax.

For more information, or to book professional entertainment for your pre school Halloween party, get in touch with Mr Stix today.