Honoring the explorer Christopher Columbus, Columbus Day is observed on the second Monday of each October. Christopher Columbus “sailed the ocean blue in 1492”, and founded the New World that we now know as the United States. For those who still celebrate this day, it is mostly celebrated for the children to understand. Put on a puppet show that can educate the kids on what Columbus Day is really about and where it stems from. Have a look-alike and a band come and tell the story of sailing the ocean and finding this land, while the children sing-along to songs like “All Around the Big Wide World” and “Columbus Sailed the Ocean Blue.”

As we know, Columbus sailed in a ship, so rent out a large jumper in the shape of a ship for everyone to enjoy. Decorate the house with blue streamers, continental maps, and sculpture balloons that look like ships. Invest in a fun piñata and carnival games like pin the tail on the donkey, or a dunk tank. What’s a party without cookies and other treats? Make cookies in the shape of boats, or frost cupcakes to look like the ocean. Order a custom cake to represent Christopher Columbus on the ocean, approaching land. Use your creativity to work up and organize a great, educational party for all of the kids, and even the adults.