Barbie Games and Activities:

The Party Begins: Upon arrival, escort the girls to the Barbie makeover table, where they will receive a small amount of lipstick, blush and eye shadow. If you have not already suggested the girls wear their favorite dress-up dress ... provide a box of special dress up clothes and a mirror.

Barbie Photo Frame: Decorate plain picture frames ($2 Shop) with glitter glue and stick on jewels. Use a Polaroid or digital camera and printer, to take pictures when the girls are all dressed up. Each girl will have their own picture and frame to take home.

What's Missing?: Fill a tray with several Barbie theme related items; tiara, lipstick, Barbie shoes, Barbie pets and other accessories. One player leaves the room. Remove one or two items from the tray. When that player returns, they must guess what's missing. Everyone gets a turn!

Barbie Puzzler: Before the party -- print out Barbie pictures from the Internet or use a colouring book or click here 1, 2, 3, 4. Attach each picture onto some construction paper with a glue stick. Cut the pictures into 2, 3, or 4 puzzle pieces. Hide the pieces around the party area. The girls each need to find one puzzle piece and then find the the players with the matching piece/s.

Jewel Hunt: Buy several large faux jewels ($2 Shop), and hide them outside or inside depending on the weather. Send the girls on a jewel quest and see who can find the most faux gems. Let them keep the gems they find, and award all of the girls with a very special birthday party prize.