Family Day Entertainment Ideas

100 Games & Activities to Enjoy

Here at A Company Picnic, we have a massive repertoire of games and activities for a variety of event styles. Family days are an important event in any company’s schedule, being rewarding as well as a team bonding experience. If you’re looking for all-ages family day entertainment ideas, we’ve got you covered!

We offer entertainment and activities options for all ages, as well as a variety of entertainment styles. Passive engagement is important for any family day, as guests with physical limitations or those who need some time to let their food settle, can still take part in the picnic fun.

Passive Entertainment Ideas

A few family day entertainment ideas that offer the fun of competition without too much physical exertion are:

Bingo
Outdoor Billiards
Craps Shoot
Foosball
Video Games
Air Hockey
Blackjack
Money Wheel
Roulette
Texas Hold ‘Em

Staff and Families Checking out the Carnival Booths at inVia's Family Fun Day near LA

Physically Engaging Activities

Physical, or active, engagement is just as important for your family day. Physical activity has countless benefits for us all, but it’s also simply loads of fun! Once guests are ready to ease into more physical alternatives, we have crowd favorites such as:

Ping Pong
Horse Shoes
Limbo
Water Balloon Toss
Gigantic Cup Stacking
Inflatable Sumo Wrestling
Parachute Volleyball
Hippity Hop Horses
Magic Carpet Ride
Capture the Chicken

Popular Games & Activities

The saying goes, “Everything old is new again” and we couldn’t agree more. Incredibly popular traditional games and activities that bring a sense of nostalgia include:

Three Legged Race
Horse Shoes
Kickball
Tug-Of-War
Dodgeball
Potato Sack Race
Hula Hoop Contest
Wet Sponge Relay
Soccer Kick
Frisbee Toss

Crowd at the Kickball Field Game at AltaMed's Olympics Themed Staff and Family Fun Day in LA

Some Really Big Ideas

Bigger might not always be better, but it sure is fun! Some oversized activities sure to be a hit are:

Giant Twister
Giant Checkers
Giant Jenga
Giant Pong
Jumbo Word Scramble
Giant KerPlunk
Giant Connect Four
Human Bowling
Mega Casino
Whack-A-Mole

Wet & Wild Ideas

When the heat of competition creates the need for chill time, guests can enjoy:

Surf Lessons
26’ High Double Bay Water Slide
Pirate Water Play Center
Dunk Tank
The Big Kahuna Reverse Dunk Tank
Paddleboarding
Bucket Head
Wild Rapids Water Slide
Water Tag
Hydro Obstacle Course

Posing for a Photo at ASGN's Carnival Themed Family Day near LA

For the Kid in Us All

Fun for kids and adults alike, we offer an enormous variety of bouncers and other inflatable fun:

Inflatable Hamster Zorb Balls
Inflatable Rock Wall
Circus Bouncer
The Velcro Wall
Dolphin Bouncer
Wild Wave Water Slide
Bouncy Boxing
Monster Truck Bouncer
Gladiator Dome
Emerald Cave Bouncer

Games & Activities for Children

If you’re searching for other activities little ones will be thrilled by, we suggest:

Caricature Artist
Face Painting Station
Craft Table
Kiddie Trackless Train
Balloon Artist
Kiddie Swing
Kiddie Ferris Wheel
Miniature Golf
Air Racer
Life Sized Surgery Game

Group Playing a Game of Beanbag Toss as Team Building Entertainment at GBRX's Staff Barbeque in Rector, Arkansas

Good Ol’ Ideas

There’s plenty of good old fashioned fun to be found with:

Hay Maze
Cow Milking
Petting Zoo and Aviary
Photo Booth
Fossil Hunting
Panning for Gold
Hay Rides
Pony Rides
Hungry Hungry Hippo
Moon Shot Toss

Team Building Ideas

Whether competing against others or simply challenging yourself, we suggest:

Tool Time Obstacle Course
Kong Obstacle Course
Double Jeopardy Obstacle Course
Noah’s Ark Obstacle Course
7 Element Obstacle Course
Tiki Obstacle Course
Thunderforce Adrenaline Rush
Wild One Roller-Coaster Course
Ninja Rush Obstacle Course
Giant Maze

Teams Playing Bigfoot Racing Field Game as Entertainment at AltaMed's Olympics Themed Picnic for Employees at Bonelli Park in San Dimas

Family Day Entertainment Ideas

To round out an amazing family day, we offer live entertainment as well. A few ideas include:

Dance Troupes
Mimes
Marionettes
Stiltwakers
Magicians
Juggler
Live Bands
Live DJ
Dance Lessons
Cirque and Acrobatics

All Your Family Day Needs in One Place!

Whether you’re looking for family day entertainment ideas or any other resource, we’re here for you. To see an example of a family day we’ve coordinated, take a look at this company’s Wonderland themed family day. As always, if you’re looking to plan your next staff and family day event, you can fill out the form below or call our picnic planners directly at 1.800.316.6722. Here’s to your next family day!