This will help you assess what to place on your invitation. That is, if the young guest is allowed to bring at least one guardian or none at all. This will keep your guest list and expenses under control. Also, ask the venue owner if they can only accommodate a certain number of people and if they require that your guest list have a minimum number of confirmed attendees. They should freeze in whatever position they were in when the music is suddenly stopped. Anyone who continues to move or fails to keep a "frozen" position while the music is out is out of the game. The last child standing (or dancing) wins. 4) Charades This game is not exclusive to children's birthday parties or to kids. A grumpy entertainer who hates children might only ruin the party you prepared so hard for for your child. You can find prospects by searching the local listings or by surfing the Internet. It would be better if you hire someone who has been referred by a friend or a family member, because, at least you have an idea of his or her performance, attitude and track record. While you may be a gourmet cook and, thus, pressured to come up with something spectacular for his or her big day, you don't really need to push yourself too hard. You will find that the key to a successful children's birthday party menu is to keep things simple and uncomplicated. A lot parents slaved over the party menu in the past and spent lots of waking hours poring over recipe books to come up with the perfect cupcakes and what-not, only to find out at the end of the party that only half of what they prepared had been consumed. Tug Of Water This game can only be done if you have a sprinkler. Set on the srinkler in your yard or lawn. Divide the children into two groups. Each group should hold on an end of a garden hose. As soon as a non-player says, "Go!" each group starts to pull on the rope with the objective of leading or pulling the opposing team into the srinkler. The Pinata is a staple at almost any children's party. To make your own Pinata, all you need is a paper grocery bag filled with all kinds of treats. Decorate the grocery bag with colorful paper and drawings or mold it in such a way that it resembles a particular animal or object (even a person or cartoon character).