Family reunions are a great way to reconnect and find out what has been happening in the lives of your loved ones. Togetherness is important to adults and children alike as it shows a strong support system and shows how loved you really are. Most family reunions may consist of talking and eating a meal together, with all members contributing a dish or dinnerware. Catching up is important but making the family reunion a little more fun can make it even more memorable.
Family Trivia
Family Trivia is a fun way to help you find out more about your family members. It is simple; children can join in on the fun. Family members takes turns by either sitting in a circle and going in order or drawing numbers out of a hat and going in that order. Mix it up by allowing each person to tell an interesting fact about another family member. That person gets to select the next storyteller after they have finished. They can select anyone. Try to make the game more fun by picking odd, weird and non-embarrassing facts about the living family members.
Sports
Sports are fun and entertaining for children and adults alike. Bring a kick ball or soccer ball. Start a competitive game in an open outdoor area, such as a nearby public field. You can also try getting everyone involved in a game of softball or touch football. Of course, the older family members may choose to sit on the sidelines as spectators, but they will still enjoy the fun. This activity is great to have while the meal is being heated and set up. It also keeps the children occupied.
Family Talent Show
Put on an entertaining talent show to show off any talents. Allow family members to vote for the best act and offer a prize to the winners, such as a gift certificate to a restaurant or a free car wash. Children will especially love using their imaginations to produce an act. Add a little extra to the talent show by bringing in microphones and speakers and making a real concert out of your endeavor.
Picture Swap
Have your family members bring in old pictures, such as pictures of grandmothers and grandfathers when they were honeymooning or pictures of great grandpa when he was a baby. Make sure everyone labels his pictures with names. This will give all participants a better understanding of their roots and who their family members really are. You could even ask family members to borrow the photos and scan them onto your computer. After they are scanned, burn a picture CD for all your family members as a cherished keepsake. Remember to return all the photos loaned to you for this project.
