Here are some wedding activities for kids that are simple, affordable, and actually work.
Weddings are fun… until you’re five years old and stuck sitting through speeches and dinner. If you’re inviting kids, having a few simple activities planned can make a huge difference. Not just for them, but for their parents too.
The goal is to keep it easy, not turn your wedding into a daycare.
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10+ Wedding Activities for Kids That Actually Keep Them Entertained
1. Coloring Station
Set up a small table with crayons, coloring books, and a few wedding themed printouts. You can even personalize pages with your names and date. It keeps them busy during dinner and looks cute in photos.
2. Kids Activity Bags
This is one of the easiest wins. Put together small bags with things like stickers, mini games, snacks, and crayons. Hand them out at the start and you instantly bought yourself an hour of quiet.
3. Outdoor Lawn Games
If your wedding is outside, this is a must. Think giant connect four, cornhole, ring toss, or even bubbles. Kids will naturally gravitate toward it without needing instructions.
4. Movie Corner
Set up a little area with blankets, pillows, and a tablet or projector playing a movie. It gives kids a place to wind down, especially later in the night when they’re tired.
5. Dessert Decorating Table
Let them decorate cupcakes or cookies. It doubles as an activity and dessert, which makes it feel a little more special than just handing them sweets.
6. Scavenger Hunt
Create a simple list like “find a flower,” “spot someone dancing,” or “find the bride.” It keeps them moving around and makes them feel part of the wedding.
7. Polaroid or Disposable Cameras
Kids love taking pictures. Give them a camera and let them document the day from their perspective. You might end up with some of your favorite photos.
8. Craft Table
Simple crafts like bracelet making, coloring wooden shapes, or decorating small frames are perfect. It keeps their hands busy without being messy.
9. Dance Floor Props
Glow sticks, light up wands, or fun hats can turn kids into the life of the dance floor. It helps get everyone else dancing too.
10. Bubble Station
You really cannot go wrong with bubbles. It works during the ceremony, cocktail hour, or just randomly throughout the night.
11. Board Game Corner
Set up a small table with easy games like Uno, Jenga, or Connect Four. It is low effort and works for a range of ages.
12. Lego Center
Set up a lego station with a few chairs and let them build stuff!