How to Keep Kids Entertained at Your Wedding: Genius Activity Bag Ideas
Planning a kid-friendly wedding? If you're inviting not just your friends and family but their little ones too, you might be wondering—how do you keep kids entertained at a wedding without disrupting the celebration for your adult guests?
As any parent or caregiver knows, keeping children happy and occupied can sometimes feel like a full-time job. That’s why we always recommend pre-making wedding activity bags for kids—they’re a thoughtful and easy way to keep the little ones engaged so everyone (including parents!) can relax and enjoy the celebration.
The best part? You don’t need to overthink it. With just a few affordable and fun items, your kids' wedding activity kits can become the highlight of their day!
Kid-Friendly Wedding Activity Bag Ideas
Here are some of our tried-and-true favorites to include in your children's activity bags for weddings:
🎨 Coloring Sheets & Crayons
A must-have in every activity bag! Arts and crafts never go out of style. Pair printable wedding-themed coloring pages with a small pack of crayons or markers. Want to get fancy? We love mini clipboards like these from Something Turquoise to keep everything organized.
Pro Tip: Include a “Design the Bride’s Dress” coloring sheet for extra wedding-themed fun!
🎲 Mini Board Games
Portable, fun, and mess-free—what’s not to love? Try including travel-sized versions of Connect 4, Uno, or Jenga. These games are perfect for kids of various ages and can be found on Amazon or in most toy aisles.
🧡 Play-Dough
Soft, squishy fun that’s easy to clean up and keeps little hands busy. Stick with neutral colors or wedding-themed shades like lavender, blush, or ivory for a cute touch.
🧠 Brain Games: Crossword, Tic Tac Toe & Mazes
For older kids or those who love puzzles, add printable brain teasers, mazes, or tic tac toe grids. Laminate them for reuse with dry-erase markers, or keep it simple with pencil and paper.
🚗 Mini Toys: Dolls & Cars
Dollar stores are a treasure trove for affordable small toys. Choose a mix of mini dolls, animal figurines, or matchbox cars to suit different age ranges and interests.
🍿 Snacks for the Win
Kids love snacks—and so do their parents. Include a small, mess-free treat like Goldfish crackers, Cheerios, Cheez-Its, or fruit snacks. Avoid anything too sugary or sticky to minimize messes at your wedding venue.
🌟 Glow Sticks, Necklaces & Bracelets
When the lights go down and the dancing starts, kids go wild for anything that glows. Glow-in-the-dark bracelets, necklaces, and wands are exciting and easy to pack into any activity bag.
🎶 Mini Musical Instruments
Kids love to make noise—why not make it fun and intentional? Add maracas, tambourines, or clappers they can use (at appropriate times, of course). This is especially cute during the couple’s exit or grand sendoff!
Bonus Idea: Create a Kids' Table
If you’re hosting more than a handful of children, consider setting up a designated kids-only table or lounge area with a babysitter or hired entertainment nearby. Add pillows, coloring books, puzzles, and other quiet activities so they can enjoy themselves in their own little corner of the celebration.