[From kindergarten to elementary and junior high school] Entertainment and performances that liven up farewell parties
A farewell party to send off preschool and school graduates.
For the children, it’s a precious time to spend with their friends and teachers.
Many of you are probably wondering right now what kind of performances or entertainment would be best for such a special occasion.
So this time, we’ll introduce recommended entertainment and performance ideas for farewell parties.
It’s packed with ideas perfect for kids of all ages—from little ones to around junior high schoolers!
If you want everyone to have a wonderful time at the farewell party, be sure to check these out.
- Performances that liven up an elementary school thank-you party! A collection of ideas everyone can enjoy
- A funny song that livens up a farewell party
- Games to Liven Up a Farewell Party: Ideas That Will Make Everyone Smile
- [Children's Association] A Collection of Fun Entertainment and Activity Ideas
- [Danceable!] Recommended Dance Songs to Liven Up Graduation Ceremonies and Thank-You Parties
- Fun songs to liven up the thank-you party: guaranteed crowd-pleasers with gag tracks and dance numbers!
- Farewell party entertainment and performance ideas to liven things up: presentations that convey gratitude
- [For Middle School Students] A Collection of Recreation Ideas to Liven Up Farewell Parties
- Ideas for surprise send-offs that will delight at farewell parties and make the goodbye gathering moving
- [For Elementary School Students] Recommended Recreational Activities to Enjoy at a Farewell Party
- Games to Liven Up Your 2026 Graduation Party and Thank-You Banquet
- A heartwarming surprise idea that will excite everyone at an elementary school
- I Want to Sing at the Kindergarten Seniors’ Recital! A Collection of Moving Song Ideas That 6-Year-Olds Can Sing with All Their Heart
[From Kindergarten to Elementary and Middle School] 41–50 Fun Skits and Performances That Liven Up Farewell Parties
handbell
Handbells are instruments where each bell produces a different pitch, and you play music by ringing them.
Their pure, cleansing tone is truly beautiful! How about selecting songs that are perfect for graduation from kindergarten or school, or pieces that are popular among everyone, and giving them a try? It’s quite tough for just one or two people, so plan the number of participants so that each person handles about one or two bells, with teachers and underclassmen cooperating together.
When performing, you need to be sure of which note you’re responsible for and what notes come before and after yours.
It’s trickier than you might expect, but once it all comes together, the result is a wonderful performance that will definitely delight those who are graduating!
Interviews with preschool and school graduates
How about a performance in an interview format, asking questions like “What’s your most memorable moment from your time at the kindergarten/school?” The great thing about this is that it puts the spotlight on each individual.
Since it’s a special occasion, having a moment to shine will likely make both the student and their parents happy! It could also be nice to have current students come up with the questions themselves.
With the right ideas, it can turn into a major event—an incredibly fun activity, in my opinion!
glass harp
A glass harp is an instrument that produces sound by rubbing the rim of a glass with your finger.
Even with the same glass, you can create a variety of tones depending on the amount of water and how you rub it.
Instead of playing alone, each person can be in charge of one glass, allowing you to perform together like an ensemble.
It’s a wonderful idea for entertainment at a farewell party!
Atarimae Taiso
The comedy duo COWCOW’s sketch “Atarimae Taiso” (The Obvious Exercise).
In this bit, the two, dressed like children’s TV exercise hosts, sing about things that are incredibly obvious in everyday life, making it popular with kids as well.
It’s funny precisely because they sing about totally ordinary things, adding movements to that look and melody! You don’t even have to memorize COWCOW’s original routine—finding your own relatable “that’s so true” moments and turning them into a song works too! It’s easy to imitate, appeals to a wide range of ages, and is therefore an easy pick.
It’s a great recommendation to give graduates or kids finishing kindergarten one last good laugh!
Burying a time capsule
This activity involves placing memory-evoking items like photos and letters into a time capsule, burying it, and digging it up years later as a chance to look back on those memories.
Imagine what kind of person you’ll be in the future and leave a message for yourself, and carefully pack the time capsule with the hope that the precious memories you have now will still be cherished in the future.
The members who bury the time capsule might be far apart later, so another highlight is that it can serve as a reason for everyone to gather again.
Picture your future self’s reaction and choose items that will make it even more enjoyable when you unearth the capsule.
In conclusion
We introduced some recommended performances and activities for a farewell party with everyone! Do you think it will turn into a good time that everyone can enjoy? Pack it with both touching and fun acts, and spend a wonderful time with your irreplaceable friends!