A family reunion isn’t just a time to catch up and take photos—it’s also an opportunity to learn about the family history that brought everyone together. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, reconnecting scattered family members or honoring those who have passed away, keeping that history present throughout the event will help all generations understand where they came from and where they’re going.
Creating a family website before the reunion can be an excellent way to keep everyone up to date on the details and allow you all to contribute to it. You can also use it during the reunion to share pictures, videos and stories of your family’s history. Having several family members as administrators of the site will make it easier to manage communications and ensure all views are represented.
Games are always a fun addition to any family gathering and a great way to break the ice and get people talking to each other. Set up a blow-up obstacle course, a photo booth or a station where everyone can make their own T-shirts to add some creativity and hands-on activities to your family reunion.
For a more competitive activity, divide into teams and host an egg race. Each team will stand about 30 feet apart and each player will transfer an egg from their spoon to their teammates without dropping it, whoever does this first wins. This game is a great way to bring in lots of laughs and create lasting memories with your family.