Corporate events are evolving. More companies are realizing the value of family-friendly gatherings, where employees don’t have to choose between attending a work event, spending time with their children or finding childcare to attend a company event. Whether it’s a company picnic, holiday party, or brand activation, providing entertainment for kids makes events more enjoyable for everyone.
At Party Baby Seattle, we’ve helped top brands—including the Seattle Seahawks, Mariners, and Fortune 500 companies—create seamless, family-friendly corporate events. If you’re looking for ways to keep kids entertained while ensuring a polished, professional experience, here’s what works best.
5 Easy Ways to Keep Kids Engaged at Corporate Events
1. Soft Play & Ball Pits: Safe & Fun for Younger Kids
Soft play areas provide a safe, contained environment where toddlers and young kids can crawl, climb, and explore while parents enjoy the event. Unlike larger bounce houses, which are better suited for older kids, soft play is perfect for children ages 6 months to 4 years, offering a calm yet engaging space to play.
At Party Baby Seattle, our soft play rentals include:
 ✔ Climbing structures and tunnels to encourage movement.
 ✔ Foam mats for a cushioned play space.
 ✔ Ball pits of all sizes—big or small, with slides for added fun.
Soft play areas are a great addition to company picnics, holiday parties, and employee appreciation events, ensuring that even the youngest guests are engaged and entertained.
2. Bounce Houses & Bubble Houses: Trending & High-Energy Fun
For kids who love high-energy play, bounce houses are always a hit. They provide an interactive experience that keeps kids moving, making them perfect for outdoor corporate events and large gatherings.
Bubble houses, however, are one of the biggest trends right now—a fun and visually stunning inflatable dome filled with floating balloons. They’re not only fun for kids but also create incredible photo ops that guests will love.
Both bounce houses and bubble houses work well for:
✔ Corporate brand activations—perfect for creating shareable moments.
✔ Outdoor company picnics & festivals—engaging entertainment for all ages.
✔ Employee family appreciation events—high-energy fun that keeps kids entertained for hours.
3. Themed Activity Stations: Hands-On Fun for Creative Minds
Not every child wants to bounce or climb—some prefer hands-on activities that engage their creativity. Themed activity stations offer structured, interactive fun that allows kids to create, build, and take home something memorable from the event.
Popular options include:
✔ Craft & DIY Stations – Kids can design their own party favors or work on simple take-home crafts.
✔ Mini Science Experiments – Fun, interactive activities like slime-making or mini volcano eruptions.
✔ LEGO Building Zones – A creative and engaging play area for kids of all ages.
Activity stations are low-maintenance but high-impact, giving kids a focused activity that keeps them engaged while allowing parents to enjoy the event.
4. Balloon Twisting & Face Painting: Classic, Interactive Entertainment
Sometimes, the best entertainment is simple and highly interactive. Balloon twisting and face painting are always a favorite at family-friendly corporate events, giving kids a personalized experience they’ll remember.
âś” Balloon twisting turns simple balloons into fun, custom creations.
âś” Face painting transforms kids into superheroes, animals, or whatever their imagination desires.
⚠️ Note: While face painting is always a fun addition, nearly all companies that offer soft play and bounce houses do not book events that include this activity, as paint and balloon residue can damage equipment. We recommend keeping these activities separate from soft play and inflatables to maintain the highest safety and cleanliness standards.
5. Interactive Play Stations & Bumper Cars: Big Fun for All Ages
For events that need larger-scale entertainment, interactive play stations are a great way to bring kids together and encourage social play. Unlike traditional entertainment, these setups are engaging for kids and adults alike.
Popular interactive play options include:
✔Oversized Games – Giant Jenga, Connect Four, and Tic-Tac-Toe for friendly competition.
✔Mini Sports Zones – Small-scale soccer, basketball, or relay races for kids who love to be active.
✔Carnival-Style Games – Ring toss, bean bag throws, and other interactive games that add excitement.
✔Bumper Cars – A show-stopping attraction that kids absolutely love. Perfect for large corporate events, our bumper cars provide a memorable experience that keeps kids engaged in a safe, supervised environment.
Interactive play stations work especially well at company picnics, large-scale corporate gatherings, and community-focused events, ensuring that kids of all ages have something fun to participate in.
Seattle’s Leading Large-Scale Event Vendor
At Party Baby Seattle, we’ve been the exclusive vendor for large-scale corporate events, partnering with top brands, professional sports teams, and Fortune 500 companies to create customized entertainment experiences. We can design a fully tailored package that includes any and all of our entertainment options, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for kids.
Kids can rotate between multiple attractions throughout the event, from soft play to bounce houses, bubble houses, bumper cars, and more. With over 50 products and packages to choose from, we make it easy to build an event that fits your space, guest count, and theme.
Interactive play stations work especially well at company picnics, large-scale corporate gatherings, and community-focused events, ensuring that kids of all ages have something fun to participate in.
Make Your Corporate Event a Hit with Kid-Friendly Entertainment
A great corporate event is one where employees feel relaxed, connected, and engaged—and making it family-friendlyonly enhances that experience. Whether you’re hosting a company picnic, a brand activation, or an employee appreciation event, incorporating kid-friendly entertainment ensures a seamless, enjoyable experience for everyone.
At Party Baby Seattle, we provide professional, stress-free entertainment solutions that fit the scale and branding of your event. Whether you need soft play, bounce houses, bubble houses, bumper cars, or fully customized entertainment packages, we’re here to help.
We book months in advance—secure your corporate event entertainment today!
Bringing an event like this to life took countless hours of planning and an all-hands-on-deck effort from our team. We started at 6 AM at our office, loading and preparing everything for the day ahead before heading to the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue for setup. With a crew of over 20 Party Baby team members, every detail was carefully arranged to ensure everything was perfect before the first families arrived.
This year’s Seahawks Kids’ Holiday Party was a huge success, bringing together families for a day of fun, laughter, and celebration. Seeing kids enjoy the event—whether bouncing, racing around in bumper cars, or meeting Blitz—was a reminder of how impactful a well-planned event can be.