Community Events
Community Events
Side Stalls • Giant Games • Interactive Experiences Across South East UK
Community events thrive on atmosphere — that buzz of excitement, the laughter, the shared moments that bring people together. At Games for Events, we specialise in creating exactly that. Whether you’re organising a village fete, school fair, charity fundraiser, festival, or council‑run community day, our side stall games, giant games, and interactive entertainment bring colour, energy, and unforgettable fun to every occasion.
From traditional favourites to modern crowd‑pleasers, our entertainment options are designed to engage guests of all ages and turn your community event into a standout success.
🎯 Classic Side Stall Games That Everyone Loves
Nothing captures the spirit of a community event quite like traditional side stalls. They’re nostalgic, competitive, and endlessly entertaining — perfect for families, children, and adults alike.
Our side stall collection includes:
- Coconut Shy – A timeless classic that always draws a crowd
- Hook‑a‑Duck – Perfect for younger guests and family fun
- Tin Can Alley – Simple, addictive, and great for competitions
- Ball‑in‑the‑Bucket – A staple of fairs and fetes
- Ring Toss / Hoopla – A favourite for all ages
- Splat the Rat – Fast‑paced and hilarious
Side stalls come with all equipment, optional signage, and optional prizes. They’re ideal for fundraising, community engagement, or simply adding a vibrant, traditional feel to your event.
🧩 Giant Games for Big Impact
Our giant games hire brings a bold, visual centrepiece to any community event. These oversized favourites are perfect for open spaces, family zones, and activity areas — and they’re guaranteed to get people talking.
Popular options include:
- Giant Jenga
- Giant Connect Four
- Giant Chess & Draughts
- Giant Dominoes
- Giant Noughts & Crosses
- Mega Buzz Wire
- Giant KerPlunk
These games are brilliant for encouraging interaction between guests, filling large outdoor spaces, and creating photo‑worthy moments that help your event stand out.
🎮 Interactive Entertainment for Modern Community Events
If you’re looking to add something dynamic, eye‑catching, and high‑energy, our interactive entertainment hire is the perfect choice. These attractions draw crowds, keep guests engaged, and add a contemporary twist to traditional community events.
Options include:
- Arcade machines
- Retro gaming stations
- Fast‑reaction games
- Digital challenges and scoreboards
- Competitive head‑to‑head games
These experiences are ideal for youth zones, indoor halls, sports centres, and modern community spaces.
📍 Serving Community Events Across Essex, Suffolk & East Anglia
We proudly support community organisers, councils, schools, charities, and local groups across:
- Essex – Colchester, Chelmsford, Clacton, Harwich, Witham
- Suffolk – Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Felixstowe, Stowmarket
- Norfolk & Cambridgeshire – Norwich, Cambridge, Ely, Thetford
Our team handles delivery, setup, safety checks, and pack‑down, ensuring a smooth, stress‑free experience from start to finish.
🤝 Perfect for Every Type of Community Event
Our entertainment is ideal for:
- Village fetes & fairs
- School summer fairs
- Charity fundraisers
- Council‑run community days
- Festivals & outdoor celebrations
- Youth events & family fun days
- Church events & local gatherings
Whether you’re expecting 50 people or 5,000, we scale our entertainment to suit your space, audience, and goals.
🌟 Why Community Organisers Choose Games for Events
- Reliable, professional service from a team experienced in large and small events
- Safe, well‑maintained equipment with full setup included
- Flexible hire options to suit your budget and event size
- Engaging entertainment that appeals to all ages
- Perfect for fundraising, with many games ideal for prize‑based play
We’re passionate about helping communities come together — and our entertainment is designed to create moments people remember.
🎉 Bring Your Community Event to Life
If you’re planning a community event in Essex, Suffolk, or the surrounding areas, we’d love to help you make it unforgettable. Explore our full range of side stalls, giant games, and interactive entertainment, or get in touch to build a tailored package.
Your community deserves an event filled with laughter, connection, and excitement — and we’re here to make it happen.
Giant Garden games hire
Indoor Event Hire
The package included photo Booth hire and a series of Giant Garden Games for an event in London. The Photo Booth images were branded to match the theme of the event.
Pub games hire
Team Building Games
A series of three Pub Games including Table Tennis, Pool and Football tables.
Browse our Giant Games, Side Stall Games and Interactive Entertainment
All of our fun equipment can be hired individually or as part of a customised package to suit the needs of your event. We offer hire to specific times, or hires for the day or multi-day hire. We also offer a variety of other giant games and Interactive entertainment. These products can be found on our other category pages. If you have any questions or simply want to discuss your event then drop us a line today…
Photo Booth Hire
A timeless event favourite that delivers instant fun, laughter, and unforgettable keepsakes. Guests step inside the enclosed booth, choose their props, and capture a series of high‑quality photos — perfect for weddings, corporate events, parties, and celebrations of every kind
Selfie Pod Photo Booth
A sleek, modern photo experience that’s perfect for events where space is limited but impact matters. Guests simply step up, strike a pose, and capture high‑quality photos using the pod’s professional lighting and touch‑screen interface. Fast, fun, and ideal for high‑traffic events.
Magic Mirror photo Booth
A modern, photo experience that blends style, technology, and instant entertainment. Guests pose in front of the mirror, enjoy fun on‑screen animations, and snap high‑quality photos with a simple tap. Perfect for weddings, corporate events, parties, and brand activations.
Mega Buzz Wire
Bring tension, excitement, and plenty of laughs to your event with our Mega Buzz Wire — a giant, eye‑catching challenge that guests can’t resist. Perfect for community events, corporate team‑building, weddings, school fairs, and brand activations, this classic game tests skill, focus, and nerves of steel.
Kerby
Bring a burst of nostalgia and friendly competition to your event with Kerby — the simple, addictive game where players throw a ball and try to hit the kerb first. Loved by kids and adults alike, this classic playground favourite is now available as a fun, structured activity for community events, school fairs, corporate days, and family celebrations.
Hook a Duck
Bring classic fairground charm to your event with Hook a Duck — the timeless game that delights children, families, and nostalgic adults alike. Simple, cheerful, and endlessly popular, this side‑stall favourite is perfect for community events, school fairs, weddings, corporate fun days, and charity fundraisers.
Roll a Coin Game
Bring classic fairground fun to your event with Roll a Coin — the fast, competitive game where players roll a coin and try to land it perfectly on a winning square. It’s easy to play, exciting to watch, and brilliant for fundraising, community events, school fairs, and family fun days.
Coconut Shy
Bring traditional funfair excitement to your event with the Coconut Shy — the iconic side‑stall game that’s as competitive as it is nostalgic. Simple, energetic, and endlessly entertaining, it’s a guaranteed crowd‑puller for community events, school fairs, festivals, weddings, and charity fundraisers.
Golf Chip and Win
Add a touch of sporting excitement to your event with Golf Chip ’n’ Win — the addictive challenge where players chip foam golf balls toward a target board to score points and claim victory. It’s fun, competitive, and ideal for guests of all ages, making it a brilliant addition to community events, corporate days, weddings, school fairs, and fundraisers
Football Shoot and Score
Bring fast‑paced sporting excitement to your event with Football Shoot & Score — the addictive challenge where players kick a football and try to land it cleanly into the target hole. Simple, competitive, and brilliant fun, this game is a guaranteed hit for community events, school fairs, corporate days, family fun days, and football‑themed celebrations.
Frisbee Pro Challenge
Bring high‑energy fun to your event with the Frisbee Pro Challenge — the exciting skill‑based game where players throw frisbees at a large target board with cut‑out scoring holes. It’s fast, competitive, and brilliant for guests of all ages, making it a standout attraction for community events, school fairs, corporate days, festivals, and family fun days.
Ball in a Bucket
Add traditional funfair excitement to your event with Ball in a Bucket — the deceptively simple game where players throw a ball and try to land it perfectly in the bucket. It’s competitive, addictive, and guaranteed to draw a crowd at community events, school fairs, festivals, weddings, and charity fundraisers.
Giant Games Hire Package
Choose from 5, 7 or 10 Giant Garden Games to hire for your event. We can drop games off in the morning before the event or at a specific time. Collections are throughout the evening or the following morning.
Shove Ha'Penny Board
Bring classic British pub‑game charm to your event with Shove Ha’penny — the timeless tabletop challenge where players slide coins up a polished board, aiming to land them cleanly between the scoring lines. Simple to learn but tricky to master, it’s a brilliant addition to community events, weddings, corporate gatherings, and family fun days.
Splat the Rat
Bring classic fairground chaos to your event with Splat the Rat — the quick‑fire reaction game that gets everyone laughing. Simple, energetic, and brilliantly competitive, it’s a favourite at community events, school fairs, festivals, charity fundraisers, and family fun days.
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Let's Make Your Event Memorable!
Make your event stand out with entertainment that gets everyone involved. Reach out today and let’s turn your celebration into something truly unforgettable.