The season is approaching – the season of reuniting! We have plenty of fun Family Reunion Ideas from planners, games, printables, decor, party favors, t-shirts and more. Everything you need in one place!
Family Reunion Ideas
We are getting close to that time. The time where families reunite…
Reunited and it feels so good….
I had to go there in song, of course.
Are you ready for a good ‘ole family reunion? We have so many family reunion ideas from Family reunion quotes (for your photo table), to family reunion printables, family reunion games, family reunion party favors, and even family reunion decor.
Some things we didn’t share but you can add to your planner are sack races, bean bag toss, a slide show and talent show. These are classic games that will include the older generation in a bit of nostalgia.
If there is something we missed, share it with us in the comments!
We’re both are so excited ’cause we’re reunited, hey, hey…
Family Reunion Foods
We don’t introduce any family reunion foods but some suggestions include a potluck. One night, have each family make a giant size of their families favorite dinner dish. You could even include recipe cards so everyone can go home with a copy of the recipe. When they make it at their house, they will be thinking of you over dinner. We like these vintage recipe cards to share your family recipe.
Another idea is to create a theme. Is your family Cuban? Have a weekend worth of authentic Cuban food. Are you at the beach? Host a seafood night or scout the best restaurants on Yelp – call ahead, we bet you have a large party! You could even create a BBQ, Taco night, Chili night etc.
Family Reunion Quote
We wanted to get you this printable with a family reunion quote first. Print it and display it in a wooden 8×10 frame. It is great for the center of a table adorned with family photos.
“Family. Like branches on a tree, we all grow in different directions yet our roots remain as one.” — Unknown
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Family Reunion Planner
We found a few family reunion planners to get you organized.
Get planning with this Family Reunion Checklist from Family Tree Magazine will keep you organized 18 months to the day off.
If you want more detail, try this Family Reunion Planner from Tip Junkie. You could find both family reunion organizers and be extra prepared!
Family Reunion Decorations
You do not have to go all out with Family Reunion Decorations, just a little touches help!
Cheers! Grab these Family Reunion wine labels with fun family reunion quotes.
- A family that drinks together, stays together.
- As long as we have have, this reunion will be fine.
- Pairs well with family chaos.
- Wine because family.
Tired of trying to figure out who’s who at large family dinners? Print The Cousin Explainer. Frame it print it a few times on 8×10 paper for others to pick up and use. (Source)
What an amazing thing Leigh Anne’s did with her Family tree. Follow this DIY Family Tree Chalkboard and display it for family to see older photos of great grandparents, grandparents and more!
You could also make a family tree using a tree, of course! Fill frames with black and white photos of family members and nail to a tree. (Source where it’s found.)
Speaking of photos, make sure you have a family reunion photo booth. Cute Family Gathering Party Photo Booth Props Kit HERE and HERE and HERE.
Favors for Family Reunion
A few keepsakes can help you remember the fun. Get something practical that can be used over and over. Grab a t-shirt, but know it might become a sleep shirt. The Favors for Family Reunions will get your creative juices flowing.
Pass out a keepsake. We love these personalized Family Reunion Stadium Cups. These bright state cups are also cute Family Reunion Favors.
Family History Daily had four unique Family Tree Templates. Have your best scriber write down names and dates and make a copy for at Staples for everyone to keep. You could even frame it!
Have a the grand child generation decorate and then hold numbers corresponding to their birth order in the extended family. Include pregnant mamas and photos of babies that have passed. Process the photos and make sure you hand out photos for everyone. (Source Taylor Party of 5)
Include those that are far away or unable to make it with a Skype or Zoom Virtual Reunion Tutorial. Using a projector (grab a mini one that connects to your phone) display relatives from far away on the wall and take a photo. Process the photos and make sure you hand out photos for everyone. (Source Diana212m)
Family Reunion Games
Nothing brings loved ones together like laughter and games produce laughter. Keep the good times rolling by filling the event with a few memorable Family Reunion Activities and a fun game or two or three.
Make the party happen with Family Reunion Activities. Kids love these Family Approved Minute to Win It Game Ideas for engaging activities for a reunion or take a look at these ideas below.
Everyone can participate in this Toss ‘n Talk-About Family History Ball. I encourage you to do these conversation starters with the oldest generation and RECORD IT! We did this (without the history ball) for my grandparents and they both passed within a year of me recording it. I am so grateful I had those family stories on tape.
Get in groups and try this Family Tree Reunion Selfie Scavenger Hunt. Decide if you plan to divide into teams or play individually and then hand out the selfie scavenger hunt game cards, one per team or individual. Set a time limit and let your guests scramble to complete all the selfie tasks. Each one completed earns a point if you have the photo on your phone at the end of the game to prove it. The team or person with the most points wins!
Play the Family Feud Theme Song and host a Family Feud Trivia Box Card Game. Encourage family trivia after dinner while people are sharing drinks and laughter. Don’t forget the answer buzzers.
How well do you know your family? Have a game of Family Reunion Jeopardy! Ideas for questions and an example board on One Creative Mommy.
This family looks like they were cracking up! I bet they had the best time with these Family Reunion Olympic Games from Physical Kitchness.
Family Reunion T-Shirt Ideas
I was searching for some Family Reunion Shirt Ideas and the adorable tee options were endless. I find Amazon to be great resource, but my favorite place for Personalized Family Reunion T-Shirts is Etsy.
Family Reunion Shirt Ideas:
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- Reunited And It Feels So Good T-shirt
- Cousin Crew T-Shirts Family Reunion Tees (Match Color to Immediate Family)
- Cousin Explained Event Helper Family Reunion Shirts
- Tree Family Reunion Tank
- Family Reunion Recipe T-Shirt
- “It’s a {LAST NAME} thing” Personalized Family Reunion Shirt
- Thing 1…2…3…4…5… Family Reunion Shirt
- We Are Family Reunion Tee
- Mountain Design Family Reunion T-Shirt
- Baseball Inspired Family Reunion T-Shirt
- Don’t Blame Me I Married into This Shirt (not a group shirt, but definitely funny for whichever in-law shows in it!)
- Beach Design Family Reunion T-Shirt
Have you lost a loved one? We pulled together some of the best Memorial Crafts for Loved Ones. Remembrance ideas for deceased including how to save a voicemail, memory keepsakes, celebration of life ideas, and clothing ideas. Pin to Pinterest.
Also take a look at these High School Reunion Ideas. Some of them you can overlap to great a great Family Reunion. Take a look at the empty chair poem for those loved family members that have passed before. Pin to Pinterest.
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