Needing Some Activity Ideas for an Upcoming "Family Reunion" We Are Hosting...

Pinata for kids

Rent one of those bouncy/jump things for kids

Lawn games - bean bag toss, bocce ball, croquet, this toss game that uses PVC pip (available at Kohl's)

Badmiton, Volleyball

Good luck!

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Family reunions are great. I have been attending ours most of my life and hosting ours the last 6 years. I have found that the best games are frequently the easiest so that everyone, young and old, can participate. One favorite is the "toilet paper wrap" game. Play in teams of two, chosing one player to be wrapped and the other to wrap. Provide them each with a roll of toilet paper and at the whistle, wrap away! First one to finish is the winner. Great way for grandma and the 6 year old to interact. A watermelon eating contest or dipping your face in a disposable pie plate filled with whipped cream (searching for a hidden gum ball) make great picture taking opportunities while everyone participates. I agree with the previous great ideas that family trivia and bean bags are fun. If I have learned anything over the years it has been not to be too ambitious with fancy games and try to keep everyone engaged during game times. If people are not participating in the game, they can be judges, coaches or we even have the "cheering" section. Good luck and I am sure you will have the best day ever. Be sure to take plenty of pictures. You will never have that wonderful day with your little ones and family again.

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The bean bag games are great. You can even go online and print out tournament "brackets" if you have more than one game going on. We went to a party where this happened and it was so much fun. Even the little ones were playing, they just kept the boxes closer to each other. Good luck at your party!

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Hi!
I don't know what the age mix is for your picnic but the couples and older teenagers (or you couldlet the younger ones.. your choice)

at our picnic always form two lines and TOSS the water balloons.. back and forth and then the couple still standing with an intact balloon wins.. we have also done an egg toss as well.

This has always been fun! You can have fun inexpensive prizes too if you would like. We always set up a volleyball net.. and a little kiddy pool for the little ones. Maybe you could do a make your own sundae bar too where families can (or you can provide.. whatever your budget)

everyone brings toppings and the kids ALWAYS love to make their own sundaes. I have also seen articles on family picnics like in parents magazine and things like that.. you can go to the library and check out magazines for free.. and I bet you can also get ideas online if you google family reunions.. or picnics things like that.
good luck and have fun!

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How about a huge water balloon fight?

Set up some plastic tubs around the perimeter of your yard, and fill each of them up with water ballons. Let everyone don their swimsuits or old clothes and let them have a blast!

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