Spring is the perfect time to be outdoors; a goodbye to icy cold winter and saying hello to warm weather and quality time with friends and family. For businesses, spring is also a ripe opportunity to host events and connect with their employees or customers.
If you have been thinking about planning an event for spring but are falling short on ideas, here’s 8 outdoor events you can plan for your business this spring.
St. Patrick’s Day
In America, more than 31.5 million people have Irish heritage. Even for those individuals without Irish heritage, St. Patrick’s Day is a great excuse to hold some springtime activities. You can plan several to celebrate this fun and cheerful holiday. For instance, you can hold a “green outfit” competition. If budget allows, serve traditional Irish food and hire live music.
Fun Run or 5k
Springtime is always a good time to embrace a little workout outside. If you wanna encourage some outdoor sport, take the time to plan a 5K. A fun run at this distance will attract casual runners and marathoners alike. To draw in some positive buzz, you can turn this event into a charity fundraiser for a cause connected to your brand.
Company Picnics or Barbeques
If you want to reward your hard-working employees, a barbeque or a picnic is a great choice. A company barbeque can easily be hosted in your own parking lot. If space is a restriction, consider going to the neighborhood park for a picnic under the summer sun. You can install canopies to get people into the spirit of the occasion.
To add to the festivities, try making it an annual event. Make sure to invite the families of your employees and plan some activities for the kids to enjoy.
Potlucks and Cook-Offs
If you like the idea of a company picnic, but want to get everyone involved in the culinary action, consider hosting a potluck or cook-off-style event. For a true cook-off, divide your employees into teams to battle it out in a competition. Potlucks allow a lot of food options within a tight budget, and in the end, everyone gets an opportunity to share in the spread.
Movie Nights
Movie nights are one of the most economical ways to host an outdoor event. All you will need to host a movie night is a projector and speakers; then cue up a family-friendly film for everyone to enjoy. Make sure to have a proper set of chairs, and a set of canopy tents for weather protection and decor.
If you’re short on tents and chairs, try turning your movie night into a drive-in. Install car signs and barriers for a more convenient arrangement of all the vehicles. Get your service staff ready with food and drinks.
Golf Outings
If you’re willing to spend, a golf outing can be a fantastic way to engage clients or treat your employees. With it’s long walks and casual pace, golf is a perfect sport to talk business over, building camaraderie between employees.
If you have a large outing, divide your attendees up into smaller sub-groups and set up a shotgun start. A shotgun start has all attendees tee off in groups at different holes. This ensures your group will be out at the correct time to leave. To help organize, use banner stands on the grounds to direct your teams into place.
Kentucky Derby Party
The Super Bowl isn’t the only sporting event worth planning an event around. If you want to plan something a little different for your employees and customers, think about hosting a Kentucky Derby Party. Have everyone dress in their best outfits and theme your office around the event. Then, just put on the race and let the fun-filled day unfold.
Events to Give Out Awards
Spring is a common time for companies to wrap up their annual appraisals. Likewise, spring is also a good time to reward and recognize your best employees. Create a set of company awards, to give back to your hardest workers. Then, rent out a venue to hold an award ceremony. Good examples include open-air restaurants, conference centers, or even an arena.
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