Don’t forget the food!
What’s a carnival without all that great food? You don’t have to go so far as to serve fried twinkies, but some carnival favorites like cotton candy and popcorn are always a hit.
Kids can even decorate a large cardboard box to make their own concession stand or ticket booth. Colorful cartons or bags from the party store can be used to place small portions of these fun snacks in for “sale” at their stand.
Another fun DIY project that can be used as a concession, prize, or guessing game is a lollipop tree. Grab a foam cone at a craft store and fill it with lollipops for “sale” or for use at one of the game stations where each child can take a lollipop home as one of their prizes.