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Fall Carnival Party Rentals

carnival games

The changing of the seasons is often the inspiration for a fall carnival to mark the end of summer and the transition to autumn. Midway games are one of the most popular activities at carnivals and with enough space, any individual, business or organization can create a fall carnival.

Games

No carnival would be complete without a selection of games. People can choose from the classic ring toss, milk bottle knock down, and bean bag toss. There’s also the frog fling, and the perennial favorites of skee-ball, wack-a-mole, and Velcro axe throw. Don’t forget the ring-the-bell strong man challenge for kids. Sports fans can try their hand at the basketball throw or test their baseball throwing arm at the radar gun speed test.

Inflatables

The popularity of inflatables has continued to increase at professionally operated carnivals and they’re available as rentals. There are multiple models from which to choose, with dry slides being a favorite. Another option is Jacob’s Ladder that challenges people to climb a rope ladder to the top of an inflatable. Don’t forget an inflatable corn maze.

Booths

Brightly-colored booths can be rented to conduct any number of activities from a shooting gallery and tip-the-can to tic-tac-toe and Velcro bull’s-eye games. They’re an ideal way to keep game operators cool.

Dunk Tank and Cash Cubes

There are few people that can resist the allure of a dunk tank or cash cube. Dunk tanks are even better if local celebrities or officials agree to be dunked. Portable dunk tanks are collapsible and are always a favorite. No one can resist the opportunity to catch a few dollars with a cash cube.

Bungee Trampoline

For those that want the thrill of extreme sports without the risk, a bungee trampoline is ideal. The devices can accommodate up to 5 individuals. The harness and rope systems enable people to jump higher and perform maneuvers that wouldn’t be possible on an ordinary trampoline.

Kiddie Activities

Younger children can get in on the fun with inflatable bounce houses and toddler playlands that enable them to participate in multiple age-appropriate activities. Trackless trains provide fun travel throughout the carnival or as a stand-alone ride.

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Inflatables are the Best Outdoor Party Entertainment

Outdoor Party Entertainment

There are many reasons why inflatables have become the go-to entertainment option for parties of all types. They offer a safe means of providing guests with a wide array of games and amusements. In a digital age when fun and bragging rights are an integral part of online life, inflatables provide ample opportunities for social media posts.

The range of inflatables is truly amazing. Individuals can rent inflatables encompassing water slides and mechanical rides to popular carnival-style games. They allow people to engage in friendly competitions and are available to accommodate all ages, interests and skill levels. One of the advantages of inflatables is that models are available that provide 3-in-1 opportunities rather than a single activity.

People can try their hand at activities that include bungee trampoline, virtual roller coaster and rock climbing, along with multi-purpose inflatables for surfboarding, snowboarding and skateboarding. For those that have a competitive streak, inflatables offer multiple ways for guests to play and compete against each other in obstacle courses featuring multiple themes.

Full-size inflatable lawn games provide an elevated level of fun. Party hosts can select from Zorb balls, 9-hole mini golf, and human foosball. People can book a dance/disco dome, inflatable sumo arena, human billiards, soccer darts, and gladiator joust.  Even the younger set can get in on the fun with Hungry Hungry Hippo, a bounce house and child-size versions of dry/water slides.

Inflatables offer unique and interesting entertainment for any party. One of the advantages for guests is that inflatables level the playing field. Those that typically engage in cerebral activities are on equal footing with athletic types. Everyone wins with inflatables.

Playing with inflatables is hungry work and there will need to be food. They’re not inflatables, but fun food machines can be rented that helps hosts eliminate hot kitchens and save time. Guests can enjoy everything from hot dogs and cotton candy to popcorn and snow cones with rentable food machines.

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Bounce House Safety

Bounce House Safety

A bounce house ensures hours of fun for children and is one of the most popular inflatables available for home use at parties. Safety for inflatables encompasses multiple components of which everyone should be aware.

Supervision

Children should never be left unattended in a bounce house. A responsible adult should always be on-site to monitor usage.

Placement

The proper placement is critical to ensure the safety of those using the inflatable. Bounce houses should always be placed on flat ground that’s free of rocks and sticks, along with other protrusions such as sprinkler heads. Bounce houses need to have sufficient room all the way around them for optimal operation. Stay away from fences and structures. The overhead environment is equally important, such as tree limbs and power lines.

Installation

Bounce houses are subject to movement simply from children playing inside and wind. Always ensure that bounce houses are secured to the ground with tie-downs.

Occupancy

Don’t allow too many children in a bounce house at the same time. When multiple children are using the inflatable, it’s important that they be similar in age and size. Bounce houses aren’t suitable for children under the age of 6. They may not have the strength, coordination or balance required to use it.

Shoes and Sharps

Children should remove their shoes, glasses, jewelry and other items before entering a bounce house, along with objects that may be in pockets that could potentially puncture the inflatable.

Set Rules

A bounce house is for bouncing. Make sure that children know that roughhousing, flips, tumbling and wrestling aren’t allowed. Remove any child that doesn’t obey the rules for the safety of all.

Weather

If the wind is blowing strong enough to blow around paper, dust or move small branches, it’s time to have children exit the bounce house. The same is true if it begins to rain.

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9 DIY Halloween Decorations

DIY Halloween Decorations

Halloween is always a favorite with children and adults. Whether individuals are distributing candy, hosting a haunted house, or simply setting a sufficiently spooky mood, there are dozens of DIY decorating ideas to suit any budget and time constraints. With a little spray paint, a hot glue gun and other easily obtainable supplies, almost anything can be transitioned into a Halloween decoration.

  1. Straw Spider

A traditional square bale of straw, or a round one, can be used. Spray paint the straw bale or cover it with a black tarp, paint a face with fangs on one end, and use some flexible black hose for the legs.

  1. Straw Bale Creatures

From monsters to mummies, a bale of straw can serve multiple purposes. Create a mummy by wrapping a straw bale in ordinary medical gauze or even strips of thin white cloth. Leave an unwrapped space to adhere large googly eyes and a felt cut-out mouth. To create a straw Frankenstein, spray paint the straw bale green, add googly eyes and a mouth. Spray paint some loose pieces of straw black to use as hair for the monster.

  1. Hand Wreath

Create a spooky door wreath by attaching skeleton hands in a circle against a chalkboard. The hands can be left as is or spray painted. The chalkboard center can be used to write a scary message.

  1. Spider Wreath

Use sticks of varying sizes from the yard and attach them to a circular piece of cardboard. Add faux spider webbing and plastic spiders.

  1. Spiderwebs

Purchase premade spiderwebbing to arrange across decks, porches, trees and bushes in any desired pattern. Attach some plastic or fuzzy pre-made spiders throughout the creation – be sure to use at least a couple of big spiders.

  1. Skeletons

Faux models of skeletal people and animals are available that can be placed in varying poses around the yard, in trees, and on porches in varying poses.

  1. Oh, Rats

Add a few faux rats scattered throughout the pumpkins and other decorations on the deck or porch. They can be used to create a friendly and mischievous appearance or something more menacing. Giant rat cutouts can be created using tag board and placed around the yard.

  1. Bats and Birds

Collect a flock of fake ravens and attach them in various poses on a fence, porch banister or porch railing. Colonies of giant bats can be crafted from black tag board and secured to railings, fences or even the side of a house.

  1. Ghoulish Eyes

Use a permanent marker to draw pupils on varying sizes of white foam balls. Use a skewer, toothpick or stick to hold them together to create a pair of unblinking eyes. They can be placed in trees and on fences, decks, porches – even lawn furniture.

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