Got a family get-together in the works? Vacation Alchemy has the best events to plan your most epic family reunion yet! We’ve rounded up some awesome activity ideas that have been tried and tested, so you can rest easy knowing that there’s something for everyone, no matter their age. Whether you’re planning for the little ones or the young at heart, we’ve got you covered.
17 Family Reunion Event Ideas
Family reunions are the best time to reconnect and have fun with your relatives. Good thing, there are many event ideas for reunions that you can insert into your program. Feel free to pick whatever you’d like from the list below:
1. Stay in a Themed Home in Orlando
The best part of a family reunion vacation is actually staying together and maximizing the time to connect and play. At Vacation Alchemy, we design and host homes specifically for multi-generational family gatherings. In fact, we host homes in the same resorts so you can book 1 or 5 homes to accommodate 10-90 people!
Our vacation homes are an extension of your adventure. The kids love the themed bedrooms while adults appreciate the fully-loaded modern amenities. Bedrooms downstairs are set up for grandparents with safety features in bathrooms and easy accessibility. Private pools/hot tubs, game rooms and multiple living spaces allow for everyone to enjoy a relaxing time together.
Vacation Alchemy specialize in helping families book the right home(s) for their reunion, so please contact us at [email protected] and allow us to eliminate the stress of planning a big reunion.
2. Enjoy the Resort Amenities
Our homes are situated in beautiful resorts that cater only to short term vacation rentals. Many of our resorts provide gorgeous clubhouses, fitness centers, tennis/pickleball, swimming pools, splash parks, lazy rivers and waterslides. Poolside cabanas by a bar and grill restaurant are also available. While our homes also have private pools, sometimes it’s fun to spend a day at the resort enjoying the amenities as a group. Kids love the splash parks and it’s convenient that the amenities are only a short walk to your vacation home.
3. Spend a day at a Theme Park
Families coming to Orlando might want to plan a day or two at a theme park. There are many to choose from: Disney World’s four parks, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Legoland and several water parks. Often families will have a group that goes the whole day while others enjoy resting at the vacation home. Using Lyft or Uber is a great way to enjoy flexibility with a large group.
Feel free to download one of our free guides to get all our the local tips for a 5-7 day Orlando vacation. We have packed these guides with useful information about selecting which theme park to visit and how to maximize your time.
4. Outdoor BBQ Pool Party
One of the most popular ideas for family reunions is an outdoor barbecue party. It’s a laidback option where your family can chit-chat over steaks, kebabs, briskets, and more. Each of our vacation homes is equipped with a BBQ and private patio seating around a private pool.
Overall, barbecue parties are great for family reunions since it combines food and bonding time. Also, you can pair it with other activities here to keep the fun going.
5. Family Cooking Competition
Staying together and enjoying meals with stories and laughter is where lifetime memories are made. You can host a family cooking competition to take your vacation to the next level. We encourage you to assign different meals to different family members for easy organization! Your family members can flaunt their cooking chops in making their special dishes. You can also set a theme like desserts, appetizers, main dishes, and so on.
This is a good way to practice healthy competition within your family and spread the workload. Plus it makes it easy for shopping and planning. You’ll appreciate that all our kitchens are well stocked, especially for large gatherings and meals. If you have a question about whether we have something you will need, please feel free to ask us at [email protected].
6. Game Room Tournament
There is nothing like a family tournament of air hockey, skee ball, arcade games and foosball to bring out the squeals of joy. Make teams mixed with young and old. Our game rooms are designed for fun. Teaching the young ones your moves on Pac Man or Frogger always makes for great memories. You can design your tournament to rotate the games for points and then have a prize for the winning team.
All of our themed homes with 6 or more bedrooms have game rooms in converted garages with A/C. We are often told our game rooms are favorite spaces for kids who want to play for hours while adults enjoy conversation around the fire pit outside.
7. Family Airboat Tour
A visit to Florida isn’t complete without enjoying the outdoor wildlife. We have several local airport tour companies that offer 1-2 hour tours for all ages. You can learn about more airboat events here. We love to recommend the Wild Florida Airboats and Gator Park for a great family experience. We promise that an airboat tour will become one of the highlights of your vacation.
8. Golf Outing
Speaking of outdoor ideas for family reunions, maybe your family is up for a little golf at one of the many gorgeous nearby courses. We have a put together a guide on some of the more popular courses. Many of them will rent clubs if you did not travel with them.
9. Scavenger Hunt
A little competition can be a good thing for family reunions. And what better way to do it than through a scavenger hunt? It’s one of the things to do at a family reunion, which suits people of all ages.
For kids, you can make it simple by hiding items nearby with some easy clues. But for adults, you can level it up by creating an entire adventure of riddles and clues in various locations. It will promote teamwork and cooperation within your family.
10. Kayaking Or Canoeing
If you’re looking for summer family reunion activities, kayaking or canoeing might be a good choice. This is another way to enjoy the nearby lakes and wildlife. You can rent kayaks or enjoy a tour together. This is a great activity if you want to spend time with your family outdoors.
Still, you should always prioritize everyone’s safety. Always have life jackets on and orient everyone about the flow of activities for the day.
11. Talent Show Showcase
How about hosting a talent show! I bet every member of your family has a hidden talent waiting to be showcased. Whether it’s magic tricks, dancing, singing, or some other unique skill, it’s guaranteed to bring loads of fun to the event.
To add an extra element of excitement, why not have the older family members act as judges? And let’s not forget about the prizes – a cash reward along with some sweet treats will surely motivate everyone to bring their A-game.
So, gather your family members, unleash their talents, and get ready for a memorable and entertaining time at your very own family talent show!
12. Family Trivia Night
Looking for some last-minute family reunion ideas? How about hosting a family trivia night! It’s a simple and fun way to bring everyone together, especially if you’ve got a big extended family. All you need to do is gather some interesting facts and anecdotes about your relatives that most people might not know. It’s a great way to learn more about each other and have a good laugh at the same time.
So grab some snacks, divide into teams, and get ready for a night of friendly competition and bonding. Trust me, it’s a surefire way to make your family reunion a memorable one!
13. Watch Family Movies
Watch a family movie together for fun OR bring old family movies to watch together! All our TVs are equipped with Rokus. So if you take your old family videos and convert them to digital files then you could surprise everyone and watch them together at your reunion. Either bring your laptop and connect to our TVs or load your clips on YouTube or Vimeo. This is such a great way to share old stories with each other.
So whether you gather to watch a favorite film or share old recordings that you have digitized, we know this will be a memorable event. Note that our largest home, The Great Escape, has a private theater and can sleep 22-30.
14. Fireside Storytelling Session
After the fun trivia night, you can also organize a storytelling session. This is specifically a hit among kids who like listening to stories about their relatives.
You can do this in the living room or outdoors around the fire pit over some snacks. It’s a great way to keep the family memories alive by passing it on to younger generations. After that, you can ask each family member to share their fondest childhood memories.
15. Family Olympics
When it comes to family reunion event ideas, nothing is more chaotic good than hosting a Family Olympics. You can organize games like sack races, swimming races, relay races, or tug-of-war. This is surely a fun choice for both kids and adults and can be done at the nearby sports area in the resort.
Make sure you prepare some prizes for the winning team. Also, you should ensure that the games are age-appropriate to avoid accidents or injuries.
16. Board Game Challenge
If your family prefers a quiet competition, you should bring out your most challenging board games. Just make sure that everyone will keep their cool!
To make it more exciting, you can prepare prizes or a cash reward for whoever wins. You can also make a bet to keep the competitive spirit going.
Overall, board games are fun and there’s always something for any age to enjoy. It also fosters teamwork and healthy competition among family members.
17. Family Photos & Reels
In between fun ideas for a family reunion, you shouldn’t forget to capture the great moments through lots of photos. You can even create a photo booth or Instagram photo spot with props. Perhaps your group would enjoy a competition for the best video reel or digital scrapbook. This is a great way to involve teens and share the memories with everyone. All of our themed vacation homes are famous for being incredible for “instagramable posts.” In fact, we encourage you to tag us on Instagram @Vacation.Alchemy so we can share in your experiences! Check us out on Facebook too: @Vacation.Alchemy
Conclusion
Why settle for traditional family reunions if you can make it more fun with these events? From game room tournaments to outdoor adventures, there are a ton of activities to enjoy and share with your relatives in a Vacation Alchemy home.
Whatever you choose, make sure that everyone will have a great time. After all, reunions are all about making good memories and reconnecting with your loved ones.
If you need assistance, please email [email protected] or check availability here. If you need multiple homes, we suggest starting with our collection at Windsor at Westside Resort as it is our most popular for reunions. Please use coupon “LETSGO” for a 10% discount when booking 5 nights or more.
