Planning a sleepover can feel a bit overwhelming—how do you keep the kids entertained all night long? Whether it’s a small gathering with a few best friends or a big slumber party with the whole class, sleepovers are the perfect opportunity for kids to bond, laugh, and create unforgettable memories.
To make your child’s sleepover a smashing success, we’ve put together a list of fun things to do a sleepover that will keep everyone entertained for house. From classic favorites to fresh ideas, there’s something here for every type of party!
So grab your sleeping bags, stock up on snacks, and get ready for an evening full of fun and laughter. Here are 50 sleepover activities your kids will love:
Classic Sleepover Games
These tried-and-true activities never go out of style:
Truth or Dare
This classic game is perfect for breaking the ice. Come up with fun, kid-friendly truths and dares to keep everyone laughing. Need inspiration? Check out this epic list of Truth or Dare questions for kids to get the giggles started!
Would You Rather?
“Would You Rather?” is a hilarious and thought-provoking game that’s sure to spark discussion and laughter at the party. Players pose questions that challenge others to choose between two options—sometimes both are amazing, but it’s even funnier when both are not-so-great! Need ideas? Here’s a list of Would You Rather questions for kids to kick things off.
Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever is the ultimate icebreaker game that’s perfect for sleepovers, sparking laughter and fun as kids share surprising (and often hilarious) truths about themselves. Check out our best Never Have I Ever questions for kids to keep the game both entertaining and age-appropriate!
Most Likely To
Most Likely To is a fun and interactive sleepover game that gets everyone laughing as players guess which friend is “most likely to” do something. It’s a great way to spark conversations and bond over hilarious scenarios! Check out our 250 Best Most Likely To Questions for Kids to keep the fun going with age-appropriate and entertaining prompts.
Twister
This physical game is always a hit. The sillier the poses, the more laughs you’ll have!
Blindfolded Makeup
Split the kids into pairs and have them apply makeup to each other while blindfolded. The results are guaranteed to be hilarious!
Charades
Write down movies, books, or objects for the kids to act out without speaking. This game gets everyone involved.
Mad Libs
Create silly stories with random nouns, verbs, and adjectives for a laugh-out-loud mad lib activity.
Card Games
Teach the kids fun card games like Uno, Go Fish, or Peanut Butter (also known as B.S.). Or build a house of cards!
Classic Board Games
Bust out the board games from the cabinet and make a night of it! Kids this age love games like Monopoly, Pictionary, Taboo, Trivial Pursuit, and more. Just serve up some snacks, put on some music, and let them have some fun together.
Two Truths & A Lie
This icebreaker game gets everyone laughing as they try to guess which statement is false.
Freeze Dance
Bring a speaker outside and blast your favorite music. When the music stops, everyone freezes! You can also play musical chairs, where everyone has to sit down in a chair when the music stops. Take one chair away each round.
Limbo
The classic game of Limbo is one of the most fun party games there is. Put some limbo music on the speaker, and grab a pole, stick, or shower rod. Let the limbo games begin!
Hide & Seek
This is one of the best games of all time, and it’s not just for little kids. In fact, it gets more fun as you get older! One player covers their eyes and gives the other players 30 seconds to hide. After 30 seconds, they’re coming for you! Set clear boundaries and rules for the game to keep everyone safe.
Harmless Pranks
Sleepovers are the perfect time for giggles and harmless fun, and a few silly pranks can make the night even more memorable! If you’re looking for ideas, check out our list of harmless Pranks for Kids and Parents for family-friendly tricks that are perfect for a sleepover setting.
Creative Activities
These arts and crafts activities will keep kids engaged while allowing them to show off their creativity:
Decorate T-Shirts
Stock up on fabric paint, markers, and stencils, and have the kids bring a plain t-shirt to decorate. They’ll love designing their own wearable creation, and it doubles as a memorable keepsake from the party.
Friendship Bracelets
Provide colorful strings or beads and let the kids make friendship bracelets. It’s a great way for them to bond and take home something special.
Tie-Dye Party
A tie-dye party is a chance for kids to let their creative juices flow, and create something beautiful that they can wear and treasure. The best party? Built-in party favors!
Paint & Sip
Set up small art stations and a “sipping station” with sparkling juice or mocktails. Provide canvases, paint, and brushes, and let the kids unleash their creativity with guided painting. Need some inspiration? Check out our full guide to hosting a Paint & Sip party for kids and teens.
Matching Pajama Photo Shoot
Get everyone matching pajamas and have a mini photo shoot. Use fun props, silly poses, and maybe even a DIY photo booth for memories to last a lifetime.
DIY Bath Bombs or Lip Gloss
For a fun spa-inspired activity, teach the kids how to make their own bath bombs or lip gloss. They can take their creations home as party favors!
Spa Party
Spa parties are a fantastic way to introduce kids to self-care in a fun and age-appropriate way. Plus, it’s a great opportunity for them to relax and feel special. From DIY bath bombs and manicure stations to delicious snack ideas and thoughtful party favors, we’ve got everything you need to make your spa party a hit.
Fun with Food
Keep the kids entertained and well-fed with these hands-on food activities:
Make Your Own Pizzas
Provide individual pizza crusts, sauces, and toppings so everyone can create their own delicious masterpiece.
Baking Cookies
Turn your kitchen into a bakery! Let the kids mix, roll, and decorate cookies. Bonus: The cookies are perfect for a midnight snack.
Boba Tea Station
Kids love boba tea! Set up a DIY station with different tea flavors, milk, syrups, and tapioca pearls so they can customize their own drinks.
Smoothie Bar
Provide a variety of fruits, yogurt, and juices for kids to blend their own smoothies. This is a healthy and fun activity they’ll love.
Cupcake Wars
Pre-bake cupcakes and let the kids compete to decorate the best one. Provide frosting, sprinkles, and candy decorations.
Popcorn Bar
Set up a popcorn station with toppings like melted chocolate, caramel, cheese powder, and candy mix-ins.
Hot Cocoa Bar
Perfect for colder months! Include hot chocolate, whipped cream, sprinkles, marshmallows, and chocolate shavings for a cozy treat.
Active Sleepover Fun
Get the kids moving with these high-energy activities:
Glow Stick Dance Party
Turn off the lights, hand out glow sticks, and let the kids dance to their favorite songs.
Freeze Dance
Play music and have the kids freeze when the music stops. Anyone still moving is out!
Flashlight Tag
Take the party outside with a fun game of flashlight tag. All you need are flashlights and a safe area to run around. For more inspiration, check out our list of the 25 Best Flashlight Games for Kids to keep the fun going!
Backyard Campout
Set up tents in the backyard for a fun campout experience. Don’t forget the s’mores and scary stories!
Build a Blanket Fort
Gather all the pillows and blankets in the house to build a massive fort. Kids love playing (and sleeping) inside their creations!
Hula Hoop Contest
Challenge the kids to a hula hoop competition. See who can hula the longest or use the hoop creatively in games like human ring toss.
Pillow Fight
When in doubt, just have a pillow fight! Each competitor tries to hit their opponents over the head as many times as possible.
Movie & Entertainment Night
Wind things down with these cozy and entertaining activities:
Movie Night
Let the kids watch their favorite movie while lounging in sleeping bags. Add a popcorn bar for extra fun. Need ideas? Here are the best family movies according to our readers.
Talent Show
Let each child show off a special talent, whether it’s singing, dancing, or telling jokes.
Karaoke Party
Sing the night away with a karaoke machine or a karaoke app. Add some props for a full-on performance vibe!
Outdoor Movie Night
Set up a projector and screen outside for a magical movie night under the stars.
Fortnite Fort Night
Like it or not, most kids love videogames. Why not encourage it for a night? Create a fort using pillows, chairs, and blankets and let the children play the Fortnite video game to their heart’s delight.
Challenges
Add an element of competition to the party:
Treasure Hunt or Scavenger Hunt
Create clues and hide items around the house or yard for the kids to find. You can even tie it to the party theme.
Piñata (With a Twist!)
Fill a piñata with candy, small toys, or trinkets and let the kids take turns breaking it open.
Cool and Creative Ideas
For kids who love to try new things:
DIY Science Experiments
Turn the sleepover into a mini science lab with easy science experiments for kids like making slime, DIY lava lamps, or fizzy volcanoes.
Matching Pajama Contest
Award prizes for the most creative or silly pajama outfits!
Fashion Show
Let the kids raid the closets and create outfits for a themed fashion show. Set up a runway and play music for their big debut.
Decorate Pillowcases
Provide fabric markers or paint so the kids can customize their own pillowcases to take home.
Tipi Tents
Tipi tents at sleepover parties are all the rage right now. Local companies usually offer themed tents and everyone gets their own special space to hang out and sleep. Tipi tents will definitely make the party memorable!
Build a Fort
I have yet to meet a child who doesn’t love to build a blanket fort. And a sleepover party is the perfect time to do it. Bust out every blanket and pillow in your house and let you kids have at it!
Giant Jenga
Stack up the wooden blocks and remove the one by one. Don’t let the tower fall!
Outdoor Fun
Backyard Campout & S’mores
Take it back to simpler times with a backyard campout. Have everyone bring their tent and sleeping bag and campout in the backyard. Bonus points for a campfire, flashlight tag, and s’mores. Some children who haven’t slept outside before may get spooked, so chat with parents beforehand.
Flashlight Games
A really easy birthday party game to play is flashlight tag. All you need is a flashlight for everyone and an open space. If the flashlight shines on you, you’re out! You can also play shadow charades, catch the light, flashlight limbo, or have a flashlight disco party.
We hope these fun sleepover activities help you plan an unforgettable night for your kids! From creative crafts to tasty snacks and classic games, there’s something here for everyone to enjoy.
Remember, the key to a great sleepover is to keep things light, fun, and flexible. With these ideas, your child’s slumber party is sure to be a hit filled with laughter, memories, and lots of fun.
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