Why Host a Company Picnic in the First Place
Company picnics are great mid-year celebrations. It gives upper management the opportunity to spend time with everyone and allows the entire company to come together as a whole. Picnics are also the perfect time to recognize employees and their work.
While enjoying good food and fun activities, employees will be feeling the love and appreciation, which will keep them engaged back at the office.
Classic BBQ Company Picnic Idea
You can’t go wrong with a good ‘ole fashioned BBQ.
Food: hot dogs, burgers, popcorn, and potato salad – I’m drooling just thinking about all the yummy food that grace those picnic tables.
Games: cornhole, ring toss, and three-legged race
Decorations: checkered tablecloths, big sunflowers in mason jars, and chalkboard signs
Giveaway: motivating company t-shirts
Tropical Company Picnic Luau Idea
Bring on all the easy breezy vibes.
Food: fresh fruit salad, mocktails in tiki cups, and Hawaiian ham and swiss sliders
Games: hula hoop contest, limbo, and coconut bowling
Decorations: palm frond paper garland, pink plastic flamingos, and grass skirts
Giveaway: Shimmering Pineapple Tumbler
Summer Fun Company Picnic Idea
Embrace the bright colors summer brings us and run with it!
Food: tacos, brightly frosted cupcakes, and a candy bar
Games: giant twister, pinata, and ladder golf
Decorations: bold colors tassel garland, fruit shaped balloons, and multi-colored streamers
Giveaway: Cheer Pin Bundle – You’re Better Than
Summer Camp Company Picnic Idea
Honor the glory days and bring back the joy of summer camp, minus the mosquitos.
Food: s’mores, burgers, and bug juice
Games: three-legged race, water balloon toss, and telephone
Decorations: log slices, teepees, and pine cones
Giveaway: Adventure Mug
The Office Company Picnic Idea
Take a nod from the show The Office and make it Office themed. Kinda ironic, kinda wonderful.
Food: Stanley’s pretzels, Dunder Mifflin themed cookies, and “Big Tuna” sandwiches
Games: guess the number of cheese balls, your own version of The Dundies, and beet toss
Decorations: Dundie trophies, “No Tobys Allowed” signs, and a simple white banner that just says “It Is A Party”
Giveaway: just a Fidget Spinner Pen
More Summer Event and Company Culture Tips
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How to Plan Your Company Picnic
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