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5 ways to entertain all the kids at your next company party

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Hosting a company party that includes kids is a fine idea, but finding ways to keep those kids happy and entertained for hours is another matter altogether. With their short attention spans, unfamiliarity with an office setting, and possible shyness around children they’ve never met before, kids in the workplace present a particular challenge for any company party-planner.

The key, then, is to create an appealing environment in which children, whether toddlers or tweens, feel comfortable enough to enjoy themselves while engaging with other children. Below, we’ve selected some games and products that are both easy to set up and take down—and which can effortlessly turn an office environment into a joyful, fun-filled place for children.

Bouncing around has never been more fun! Kids of all ages will get hours of enjoyment from the Action Air Bounce House, an inflatable bouncing castle that can accommodate several delighted children at a time. This portable enclosure can be put up and taken down in under 3 minutes, and the entire ensemble—bouncer, air blower, lawn stakes, and carrying bag—can be set up most anywhere, from home backyard to pubic park.
$270 from Amazon

A remote control monster truck that’s so cool, even adults will love it! The battery-powered RC truck gets its charge from 2 high-capacity batteries that yield driving fun for up to 45 minutes—at speeds up to 30 miles per hour. Ideal for RC enthusiasts of all ages, this BOIFUN off-road vehicle has 10 speed levels, with the durability and anti-vibration system to ensure a stable, fast ride on any terrain, from rock to sand to grass.
$100 from Amazon

The Peradix Baby Balance Bike is a learning bike for kids, aged 1 to 3 years. With no pedals, this 4-wheel bike moves when kids use their feet to propel themselves forward on fully enclosed silent wheels—designed to keep little feet safe, both indoors and outdoors. The floor-to-seat height can be adjusted from 10.2 inches to 12.5 inches, and the floor-to-handlebar height adjusts from 14.1 inch to 15.7 inches. Even toddlers will enjoy this sweet ride!
$46 from Amazon

Watch your kid behind the wheel of a car, without a moment’s stress! The Aesom Kids Police Truck replicates the grown-up driving experience with a truck that’s outfitted with two seats and seat belts, off-road styled tires and custom wheels, headlights, mirrors, dashboard, and realistic steering wheel. Watch your little one drive at speeds up to 3 miles per hour, but relax, knowing that you can take control remotely anytime you want. This miniature truck is recommended for kids, aged 37-60 months.
$376 from Amazon

BAODLON Digital Shooting Targets is an electronic dart shooting game that’s easy for kids to operate, but adults may find it to be equally fun. Complete with high quality toy gun, 12 foam darts, digital shooting targets, and electronic scoring system, the game provides an immersive sensory experience: targets respond to a hit with the sound of gunshots and broken glass, while lights immediately flash. This digital shooting game is sure to keep kids fully engaged and wanting more.
$30 from Amazon $44 from Walmart

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Fostering a sense of camaraderie is essential for any healthy company culture, and planning a party that includes colleagues’ spouses and children is one way to encourage meaningful interoffice relationships. Creating the right ambiance for children, though, requires particular thought and investment, but the payoff is one that children (and their parents) will appreciate. Consider the games and products we’ve selected, above, for your next company party. They’re accessibly priced, easy to set up, and sure to keep both young and older kids happily occupied for hours—while their parents get to enjoy themselves, too.

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