For community events in Perth, we find that the best approach is to give people something to do, not just something to watch.
That could mean a friendly competition, an inflatable challenge, a game that gets several people involved at once or an activity that gives families a reason to stay a little longer.
Here are some ideas we recommend when you’re planning a community event.
1. Give People a Reason to Compete
Friendly competition can change the atmosphere of an event pretty quickly.An inflatable sports activity gives people a simple challenge without requiring them to be experienced athletes. Our current range includes options such as Giant Inflatable Dart, Basket Court, Street Curling and other sports inflatables designed to get people moving and competing.
You can run informal challenges, team competitions or timed activities throughout the day. It also gives spectators something to watch while they wait for their turn.
2. Choose Activities That Work for Different Ages
Community events usually bring together a mix of children, teenagers, parents and grandparents. That makes choosing one activity for everyone difficult.Instead, think about creating a few different activity zones.
For younger children, a suitable bouncy castle or interactive inflatable can give them somewhere to play. Older kids and teenagers might prefer obstacle courses, sports inflatables or more challenging activities.
For adults, something like inflatable darts, mini golf or a competitive sports activity can give them a reason to join in too.
This mix helps make the event feel like it has something for more than one age group.
3. Turn Empty Space Into an Activity Zone
A large open area at a community event can sometimes feel a little empty.Rather than filling it with extra decorations, consider turning it into an activity zone.
Depending on your venue and event, you could use:
- Inflatable sports games
- Obstacle courses
- Mini golf
- Bouncy castles
- Giant games
- Water slides
- Interactive challenges
The right combination depends on your available space, audience and budget.
4. Make Activities Easy to Join
People are less likely to participate if they need to understand complicated rules before they can start.For a community event, simple is usually better.
Think about activities where someone can walk up, understand what they’re supposed to do and have a go within a few minutes.
This is one reason interactive inflatables and sports games work well. You don’t necessarily need previous experience to take part. Our sports inflatable range is designed around familiar activities with an inflatable twist, making them suitable for casual participation.
5. Create a Challenge People Can Share
You don’t have to ban phones from your event to get people away from them.Instead, give visitors something worth sharing afterwards.
A friendly competition, funny challenge or unusual activity can become part of the event experience. People can take photos before or after participating, then put the phone away and have a go.
You could even create a simple event challenge such as:
“Can you beat today’s fastest time?”
It gives people a reason to participate and creates a little friendly rivalry throughout the day.
6. Keep the Activity Moving
One of the easiest ways for an activity area to lose energy is for people to spend too long waiting.When planning your community event, think about how many people an activity can accommodate and how quickly participants can move through it.
For larger events, you may want to use several activities rather than putting everyone into one queue.
We can help you build a combination of inflatables and activities around your expected attendance, available space and event schedule. Our community-event service is designed to scale from smaller local activations through to larger festivals and public events.
7. Don’t Forget the Practical Side
The fun part is choosing the activities. The practical part is making sure they work at your venue.Before booking inflatable hire in Perth, consider:
- Available setup space
- Ground surface
- Access for delivery
- Power availability
- Expected attendance
- Age groups
- Weather conditions
- Supervision requirements
- Event timing
- Lighting for evening events
For daytime events, we also recommend planning shaded areas where children and families can take a break, particularly during warmer weather. For evening events, activity and access areas need suitable lighting.
Planning a Community Event in Perth?
The best community events don’t necessarily have the biggest entertainment lineup. They give people a few good reasons to participate.If you’re planning a council event, local festival, school holiday program, family day or community celebration, we can help you choose activities that suit your venue, audience and budget.
We’re based in Fremantle and provide inflatable hire across Perth Metro, with options ranging from bouncy castles and obstacle courses to sports inflatables, giant games, water slides and other event entertainment.
Contact us about what you’re planning, how much space you have and roughly how many people you’re expecting. We’ll help you work through the options.
FAQs
How do I choose activities for a community event with hundreds of people?
Start with your expected attendance, event duration and how quickly people can move through each activity.For larger community events, one popular attraction can quickly create a long queue. Using several activities at the same time helps distribute visitors across the site and gives people something else to do when one area is busy.
Monsterball can help recommend a combination based on your expected attendance, audience, venue and event schedule.
How do we cater for children, teenagers and adults at the same community event?
You don’t need to find one activity that suits everyone. Creating different activity zones for different ages and interests can make a community event much easier to plan.Younger children might enjoy bouncy castles and simpler games, while older children and teenagers can take on obstacle courses and competitive challenges. Mini golf, giant games and sports inflatables can also give adults and families something they can enjoy together.
What if our event site doesn’t have easy access to power?
Most Monsterball inflatables require continuous power, and larger setups may require multiple power sources.If suitable power isn’t available close to the activity area, generators may be an option. It’s best to identify your power availability early so it can be included in the event setup rather than becoming a problem on event day.
Do we need to provide staff to supervise the inflatables?
Not necessarily. Supervision requirements depend on the equipment, audience and event setup.Some activities may be suitable for supervision by responsible event staff or volunteers, while others may require or benefit from trained Monsterball operators.
Let us know what staffing you already have available and we can advise on the supervision requirements for the equipment you’re considering.
What happens if the weather changes on the day of our event?
Weather is an important consideration for any outdoor community event. Wind, rain and extreme heat can affect outdoor activities and whether equipment can operate safely.It’s worth having weather contingencies in your event plan, particularly for larger public events. Shade, drinking water and heat management should also be considered for daytime events, while evening events need appropriate lighting around activities and access areas.
How much should we budget for entertainment at a community event?
Entertainment costs depend on your expected attendance, event duration, number and type of activities, staffing requirements and location.Rather than choosing equipment first, it can be more useful to provide your approximate budget, expected attendance and event objectives. Monsterball can then recommend options that make sense within those requirements.
Can Monsterball help if I’m not sure what entertainment our event needs?
Yes. You can start with your event rather than an equipment list.Tell us what you’re organising, who is attending, approximately how many people you’re expecting, your venue, available space and budget. We can then help identify suitable activities, staffing and setup requirements for your community event in Perth
