Turn The School Into A Carnival.
Planning a school carnival in East Texas? ETX Big Fun offers interactive inflatable games, giant yard games, concessions, photo experiences and outdoor entertainment that help PTOs, PTAs, schools and booster organizations create a family event with plenty to do.
Create More Than One Attraction.
A great school carnival gives families several things to explore, from active games and giant challenges to concessions, photos and other event experiences.
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School carnivals work best when families can move between different activity areas. Combine competitive games, easy-play attractions and concession stations to create more reasons for guests to stay and participate.
Interactive Inflatable Games
Skill-based sports and challenge games create active carnival stations for students, siblings and families.
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Giant Yard Games
Giant Jenga, Connect Four, Cornhole and Giant Tetris create easy carnival stations that work for several ages.
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Carnival Concessions
Sno cones, popcorn and cotton candy bring the classic carnival feel and create another destination for families.
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You do not need every guest doing the same thing at once. Different zones help spread families around the event and give them more activities to discover.
Sports Challenge Zone
Use interactive inflatable games for basketball, football, soccer and other friendly competitions.
Giant Game Zone
Set up giant games where families can stop, play and move on whenever they are ready.
Concession Area
Use sno cones, popcorn and cotton candy to create the classic carnival-food experience.
Family Photo Area
Add photo entertainment so students, friends and families can create pictures together during the carnival.
Fundraiser Carnival
Add entertainment to a PTO, PTA, booster or school fundraiser and make the fundraiser itself an attraction.
Fall Carnival
Combine games, concessions and family activities for a fall school event or seasonal celebration.
Spring Carnival
Celebrate warmer weather and the school year with outdoor games and activities for students and families.
Carnival Movie Night
Finish the evening with an outdoor movie after the games and concessions wind down.
Keep The Carnival Moving
One large attraction can create one large line. Multiple activity areas give families more options and help spread participation throughout the event.
- Use competitive games for active stations.
- Use giant games for flexible family play.
- Add concessions as another destination.
- Add photo entertainment for a memorable stop.
- Add an outdoor movie for an evening finish.
Mix High-Energy And Easy Activities
School carnivals can include young students, older siblings, parents and grandparents. Not everyone wants the same level of activity, so a mix of games gives more people a reason to join in.
That balance can help the carnival feel bigger without requiring every attraction to be huge.
Make The School Carnival A Bigger Event
Add photos, an outdoor movie or another activity category to create even more reasons for families to participate.
Outdoor Movie Screen
Turn the carnival into an evening event by adding a giant outdoor movie after sunset.
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Photo Booth Experiences
Add digital, print or 360 photo entertainment for students, families and school groups.
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Build Your Own Mix
Browse the ETX Big Fun rental collection and combine activities around your school, attendance and event space.
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ETX Big Fun is based in Longview and serves school carnivals throughout the surrounding East Texas area. Pickup is available for many rentals, with delivery offered for selected rentals, packages, dates and locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What rentals work well for a school carnival?
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Can we add a movie night to the carnival?
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Make The School Carnival Big Fun.
Tell us your carnival date, city, school and approximate attendance. We'll help you find ETX Big Fun rentals that fit your event.
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