Key takeaways

• Mr. Bubble, America's favorite bath-time buddy, is turning 65.
• On July 23, the company threw a "Smash & Splash" Birthday Bash to celebrate this milestone.
• Guests enjoyed a nearly 2,000-pound cake made by none other than celebrity chef and television personality Duff Goldman. Afterward, guests were invited to cool off in oversized bubble-filled sprinklers and take part in hands-on activities.

What's better than a giant smash cake? How about a bubble-filled celebration that makes cleanup part of the fun?

For 65 years, Mr. Bubble, America's favorite bath-time buddy, has turned bath time into playtime for generations of kids. From his signature bubble-gum-scented bubbles to his extra-gentle, dye-free formula, Mr. Bubble has the best hypoallergenic bubble bath for kids of all ages.

On July 23, more than 100 kids and their families gathered in Baltimore for the "Smash & Splash" Birthday Bash, where celebrity chef and television personality Duff Goldman unveiled a nearly 2,000-pound birthday cake inspired by the iconic first birthday smash cake tradition.

Kids jumped into the cake and covered themselves with frosting before racing through oversized bubble-filled sprinklers, proving that cleanup can be even more fun than making a mess. The event also featured hands-on STEAM activities, doodle walls, bubble play and larger-than-life fun for children of all ages.

How to make bath time fun anytime

You can bring the energy, creativity and joy of the Smash & Splash event home. How? Try some of the following ideas to turn a hygienic chore into a bubble-filled funfest.

Add color and fizz. The next time you're at the store, have your kids pick out a few bath bombs in different colors, scents and sizes. When it's time to get clean, let them drop one into the tub and watch them delight in the color and fizz.

Pump up the jams. Get ready to play DJ! Ask your kids to pick out their favorite tunes and create a playlist for bath time. It's a great way to learn your kids' favorite music and expose them to some of the classics from your youth as you rinse and sing along.

Give your little artists a canvas. Bath time can be an opportunity for self-expression. Using bath crayons, your child can decorate the tub and walls with their masterpieces. You can also consider getting a can or two of foaming soap, so they can create silly shapes on the wall or float them on the water.

Bath time doesn't have to be boring. To learn more about how you can make an ordinary bath into an extraordinary experience, visit MrBubble.com.