Reunion Activities
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Kids Games for a Family Reunion
Asked by J.J. from Altoona
on July 29, 2008
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Hello! I just found out that I am in charge of the kids games for our family reunion this Sat...just looking for some different ideas. The kids range in age from 3 yrs...
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- We always had HUGE family reunions when I was a kid and I remember the sack race and the water balloon tosses! I also remember the shoe pile scramble (all shoes in a ...
- We did a dizzy bat race for our field day for elementary kids and they loved it. We also did a "fill the bucket" race. You will need two lines of children with a buc...
- We always had games at our reunion too. The older kids could do a three legged race. You would need something to tie legs together. Also we did this game where you ...
Family Reunion
Asked by C.B. from Dallas
on August 9, 2010
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I'm in charge of planning a family reunion for next summer. It will be my parents, siblings/spouses and kids and my mom's brother and sister with their families, for ...
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- I love Tracye M's idea for a dining tournament! Have teams of wives against teams of husbands. Divide the wives and husbands into enough teams to cover 9 meals. Let...
- Divide the families into three and make each group responsible for specific meals. That way if they want to do chili they can make it at home and freeze it so it just...
- When my family does this, the person(s) in charge finds the place and gives all of the family all info on cabins to rent or hotels etc. There are usually several choic...
Family Reunion Games
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on June 27, 2011
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Hello, Sister-Moms! Here I am again seeking your help and wisdom, you all have helped me so much in the past. Does anyone know any simple, inexpensive games or activit...
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- We had our 1st family reunion last year. We were clueless for activities. I just happened to find a box full of marshmallow guns at a yard sale. There were 25 of them ...
- Try the toilet paper square game. We used it in sorority rush to try to get different groups of girls talking. What you do is pass around a roll of TP, and, not tell...
- Ask people to bring "white elephants" things they dont want wrapped up so you cant see what they are. you could auction these off OR use them as funny prizes. Bingo i...
Fun Kid Games at Park for Family Reunion-THIS WEEKEND.
Asked by D.D. from Pittsburgh
on August 30, 2011
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My Aunts are great about putting things together for reunions. I am wanting to have some back up plans for the kids incase they get bored. We have a total of about 15 ...
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- Egg toss. Water balloon toss. Piñata. LIMBO! (Download the song! Many versions) 3 legged race (use old pantyhose to tie legs together) Wheelbarrow race...
- fun time! I love family parties! I'm in charge of my reunion ++ I've been doing Halloween parties for my sons for years now. Here's some of the activities: The...
- Watermalon spitting contest is fun and apinata for sure! Limbo,bingo,family trivia ?'s about the family. Door prizes, kickball, basket ball, baseball, water balloon fi...
Needing Some Activity Ideas for an Upcoming "Family Reunion" We Are Hosting...
Asked by M.B. from Chicago
on July 5, 2007
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My Husband and I are hosting the families first "Family Reunion" at our home. Looking for some ideas for activities/games that will keep everyone entertained and not ...
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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 the...
- 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 for...
- 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 happe...
Family Reunion
Asked by S.E. from Philadelphia
on May 28, 2010
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My family on my mother's side is getting older and both of my parent's have passed. I would like to re-open the connections with that side of my family. But, and it...
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- My dad's side is at about 200 now. We have been having it at a park since i was tiny. Everyone brings food for their own family and a little extra to share :) It sh...
- Have a potluck picnic at a park. We do that. Bring lunch and it all gets spread out on picnic tables and everyone just helps themselves. you will have the older gen...
- Could you do it at your house? I mean, is there enough room? If so I like the idea that you will provide the place, the plates and cups and maybe some cold drinks, b...
Family Trip to Disney
Asked by P.L. from Boston
on May 23, 2010
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Hello - we will be taking a family trip to Disney and I'm looking for some advice from those of that have done a similar trip, There will be 10 of us all together - 4...
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- There's a book -- The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World by Bob Sehlinger (there's one for Disneyland, too.) It is researched by the author and his team making trip...
- The biggest piece of advice I have to give you is be prepared to work on the youngest one's schedule. With six adults you can "divide and conquer" but if you can't ke...
- Another OP resident weighing in on Disney... My standard advice is to get the autograph books right away. There is a gift stand as you enter the park. Get the one...
Family Trip to Gainesville Florida
Asked by A.H. from Canton
on February 11, 2011
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We're taking a trip to Gainesville to visit my sister at the end of March. Our kids range in age from 2-18. I'm looking for some fun things to do that will be age appr...
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- There really isn't much to do at all in gainsville. You are a couple of hours from Orlando (disney, universal, sea world,etc) but not to far to go visit for the day fo...
- I second Meredith; I was going to mention most of the things she already said. Devil's Milhopper will be a good way to burn energy off the kids; it's a long stairway d...
- Honestly... there really isn't much to do in G-ville outside of the campus activities. See if you can get tickets to a baseball game or another sporting event. Even ...
Daughter Not Interested in Activities
Asked by J.S. from Wichita
on February 16, 2008
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I have a beautiful and VERY intelligent 6 year old daughter that is not interested in ANY of the fun activities you look forward to when you have kids (i.e. swimming l...
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- You may have to try several different activities until you find something she enjoys. I was a "reader" from the time I learned to read. I could sit and read books an...
- I think 6 years old girl do need to develop some typical girlish activites,such as dancing, piano or sth. It might appear hard to begin with but as parents, we have to...
- You've had a lot of suggetions, but I don't think I read any responses that suggested Girl Scouts or 4-H. Look for a local chapter or club in your area and go to the o...
Outdoor Games for Children Pre K- 8Yr Olds
Asked by B.A. from Toledo
on July 14, 2009
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We are having our 2nd church in the park and we have a big potluck bbq after that and i'm in charge of organizing some kids activities after we eat. I'm thinking since...
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- When I was a kid, our church had a huge peanut hunt for all the kids. Some were strewn across the grass and in really obvious places for the little kids, and some were...
- Check out this months issue of family fun magazine. They had a bunch of outdoor games listed alog with ways to turn your backyard into a water park. I didn't get to ...
- Try a WET T-SHIRT game! Yes, these are youngsters, so get a bunch of similar-sized T shirts, buckets of water to soak them. Then have them THROW them into (heavy)laund...
