Onam is around the corner. So. get ready for some fun with these awesome Onam Games for Kids! These indoor and outdoor activities will keep kids smiling all festival long. Let’s make this Onam super fun and memorable for everyone!
Fun Onam Games For Kids
1. Onam Bingo
Create Bingo cards with Onam images like flowers and boat races. Call out the images and let kids mark them off. The first to get a line wins!
2. Flower Scavenger Hunt
Hide flowers at different places. Divide kids into groups of 4. Give them clues to find the flowers. The team that finds the most flowers first gets a treat!
3. Onam Craft Station
Set up a craft station with materials for making flower garlands, paper boats, and more. Let the creativity flow!
4. Onam Story Time
Read or tell a story about King Mahabali and Onam. Use puppets or props for extra fun!
5. Traditional Dance Party
Play traditional Onam music and have a dance party. Teach kids a simple dance step to get everyone moving!
6. Onam Hat Making
Let kids make their own festive hates. Provide them with hats and let them decorate with flowers, feathers, and glitter!
7. Onam Relay Race
Set up a relay race with tasks like balancing a flower on a spoon. The fastest team wins!
8. Rice Sorting Game
Fill a tray with colored rice. Let kids sort the rice into containers. It’s a fun sensory activity!
9. Colorful Chalk Art
Give kids chalk and let them draw their own Pookalam designs on the sidewalk. The most loved design wins a treat!
10. Flower Decoration Competition
Provide artificial flowers for kids to create their own arrangements. Award a prize for the most creative one!
11. Onam Memory Game
Create a memory game with Onam images. Kids flip cards to find matching pairs.
12. DIY Onam Lanterns
Provide paper, glitter, and colors for kids to make their own lanterns. Hang them up for a festive touch!
13. Onam Coloring Pages
Give kids Onam-themed coloring pages and crayons. Display their colorful artwork around the house.
14. Flower Arranging Race
Set up a timed race to create the best flower arrangement. The most beautiful arrangement wins!
15. Mini Vallamkali
Use toy boats or paper boats for a mini boat race in a tub of water. Decorate the boats for added fun!
16. Onam Trivia Quiz
Create a trivia quiz with Onam facts. Kids answer questions for small prizes.
17. Onam Pinata
Make or buy an Onam-themed pinata filled with treats. Kids take turns trying to break it open!
18. Onam Puzzle Hunt
Hide puzzle pieces around the house. Kids find and assemble them to reveal an Onam picture.
19. Onam Story Dice
Create dice with Onam images. Kids roll the dice and tell a story based on the images.
20. Flower Toss Game
Set up buckets or hoops for kids to toss flower petals or bean bags into. Fun and challenging!
21. Onam Bingo with Actions
Make Bingo cards where kids perform actions like dancing or making flower garlands. The most active wins!
22. Onam Shadow Puppets
Use paper cutouts and a flashlight to create shadow puppets. Put on a show with Onam stories!
23. Onam Pot Painting
Provide small pots for kids to paint with Onam designs. Use them as decorations or planters!
24. Onam Mask Making
Use paper plates, markers, and feathers for kids to create Onam masks. Have a mini parade with the masks!
25. Onam-themed Clay Sculptures
Provide clay for kids to make Onam-themed sculptures. Paint them once dry for a final touch!
26. Floral Crown Craft
Use artificial flowers and pipe cleaners to make floral crowns. Wear them proudly during the festivities!
27. Onam Greeting Cards
Set up a card-making station with blank cards and decorations. Kids create and write their own Onam greetings!
28. Onam T-Shirt Decorating
Let kids decorate white T-shirts with Onam designs. Give them fabric markers or paints. They can also wear their creations during the celebration!
29. Pookalam Bead Art
Create Pookalam designs with colorful beads and strings. Make decorative bracelets or necklaces!
30. Leaf Printing
Paint leaves and press them onto paper to make prints. Kids create beautiful leaf patterns!
31. Fabric Tie-Dye
Provide white cloth bags or aprons and fabric dye. Kids create their own tie-dye designs with festive colors!
32. Onam Bookmark Making
Set up a bookmark-making station with card stock, markers, and stickers. Kids create personalized bookmarks with Onam themes!
33. Decorative Onam Plates
Let kids decorate plain plates with paint or stickers. Use them as festive tableware!
34. Onam Collage Art
Provide magazines, colored paper, and glue. Kids create collages depicting Onam scenes or symbols.
35. Chinese Whispers (Telephone Game)
Start with a fun Onam-related message and whisper it to the first player. Watch the hilarious changes as the message passes through each player until it reaches the end!
36. Musical Chairs
Set up chairs in a circle and play traditional Onam music. When the music stops, kids scramble to find a chair. Remove one chair each round until one player remains!
37. Sack Race
Provide each child with a burlap sack. Have them hop to the finish line while staying inside the sack. The fastest hoppers win a prize!
38. Blind-Man’s Bluff
Blindfold one child and have them try to catch the others. Add a festive twist by incorporating Onam-themed clues or objects for the blindfolded player to find!
39. Pin the Tail on the Donkey
Create a large picture of a donkey and cut out tails. Blindfold kids and have them try to pin the tail on the donkey while being gently spun around. The closest tail wins!
40. Lemon Race
Have kids balance a lemon on a spoon and race to the finish line without dropping it. For added fun, set up obstacles or include Onam-themed challenges along the way!
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