Family Reunion Ideas

The season is approaching – the season of reuniting! We have plenty of fun Family Reunion Ideas for your important occasion. Enjoy family reunion themes,  planners, family reunion games, activities, printables, décor, party favors, t-shirts, and more. Everything you need in one place!

We are getting close to that time. The time when families reunite…

Reunited and it feels so good…

I had to go there in the 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 printable games, family reunion party favors, family reunion themes, and even family reunion decor.

What are some good family reunion themes?

If you are hosting the gathering, having a good family reunion theme will guide you in focusing your planning in one direction. Family reunion theme ideas allow all guests to also plan when packing. For example, are you having the family Olympics, if so you might have a family that wants to pack tube socks, short shorts, and sweatbands for the occasion. If your family reunion is the tree of life, ask family members to bring photos of family past and present and create a huge tree backdrop where the family can hang their photos.

Take a look at these fun-themed family reunion ideas.

• Our Roots are Strong (tree theme)

• Reunited and It Feels So Good (70s theme)

• Family Summer Olympics

• Christmas in July

• Camp (enter the last name of the family)

• Our Family’s Got Talent

• Karaoke Kin

• Anniversary Theme

• Family Fued

• How Well Do You Know Your Family Trivia

• Milestone Birthday Theme

• Decades Theme

• Halloween Thriller

• Wild West

• Carnival / Circus

• The Family Games (board games, Minute to Win it Games, etc.)

• Fiesta

• Lake Life

• Hawaiian Luau

• Make a Splash

• Survivor

• The Price Is Right

• The Hunger Games

• Top Chef

• Murder Mystery

Once you have your theme, you are ready for the festivities to begin. Take a look at these family reunion ideas with your theme in mind.

We’re both are so excited ’cause we’re reunited, hey, hey…

Fun Ideas for Family Reunion

Now let the fun ideas begin. If you are looking at what should be included in a family reunion, take a look at our low-cost family gathering ideas. This should fill your entire family’s bucket list of ideas for entertaining kids and adults at a family reunion.

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 family’s favorite dinner dish. You could even include recipe cards so everyone can go home with a copy of the recipe. When they make it to their house, they will be thinking of you over dinner. We like these vintage recipe cards to share your family recipes.

Another idea is to create a family reunion theme meal. Is your family Cuban? Have a weekend’s 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’ll have a large party!

For a Top Chef, Hunger Games, or Nailed it Family Reunion Theme, create cooking competitions. Create your own with a themed Southern Living BBQ Picnic, Mexican Fiesta Taco night, Best Chili Recipe Night, etc. Award prizes to the winners.

Use these recipe cards and create your very own family recipe book from some of the delicious dishes created!

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 for your next family reunion.

Get planning with this Family Reunion Checklist from Family Tree Magazine will keep you organized. This planner starts 18 months out but don’t stress if it’s a month away and you are just getting started.

If you want more detail, try this Family Reunion Planner from Tip Junkie. You could use both free family reunion organizers and be extra prepared!

Family Reunion Decorations

You do not have to go all out with Family Reunion Decorations, just a few 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 wine, 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 and print it a few times on 8×10 paper for others to pick up and use. Maybe began to map your own family’s heritage as you begin to name the who’s who of your family. (Source)

What an amazing thing Leigh Anne did with her Family tree. Follow this DIY Family Tree Chalkboard and display it for the family to see older photos of great-grandparents, grandparents, and more! Your grandma would be proud.

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. This is also a great memorial idea for a family reunion or small backyard wedding.  (Source where it’s found.)

Speaking of photos, make sure you have a family reunion photo booth for all your guests in attendance. Cute Family Gathering Party Photo Booth Props Kit from Big Dot of Happiness store.

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. Use some of these personalized items as prizes for entertainment and games.

Family History Daily had four unique Family Tree Templates. Have your best scriber write down names and dates and make a copy at Staples for everyone to keep. Older family members will be very helpful when creating this family tree.  You could even frame it!

Have the grandchild 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. Alternatively, instead of holding signs you could even make a numbered family t-shirt where every member has a number. Assign family members numbers and then have each immediate family order their own shirts. (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. Those family members that are far away can participate in a virtual game to join in on the fun. (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. The Hunger Games family reunion theme idea will have not only a cooking competition but a competitive games competition.

Keep the family entertained with these 19 family reunion activities. Includes family reunion games with instructions and a supply list. The set includes a Family reunion scavenger hunt and family reunion charade cards. Games for indoors and outdoors. Minute-to-win-it games and family reunion icebreaker games for that first night. Everything you need! Use it for a day, the entire weekend, or an entire week.

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.

Consider your venue and enjoy some of these other fun games for a family reunion including…

• Selfie Scavenger Hunt
• Lake Games
• Beach Games
• Outdoor Water Games
• Backyard Games
• Night Games
• Classic Card Games
• Family Trivia Game
• Group Games
• Holiday Games

Family Reunion Activities

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 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 at the end of the family reunion treasure hunt wins!

Take a look at these other scavenger hunts for a family reunion

• Selife Scavenger Hunt
• Summer Selife Scavenger Hunt
• Birthday Scavenger Hunt
• Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
• Indoor Scavenger Hunt
• Mall Scavenger Hunt
• Zoo Scavenger Hunt
• Virtual Scavenger Hunt
• Hotel Scavenger Hunt

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.

You can download our family reunion trivia questions. These family conversation starters and fun challenges will help you with the game.

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 a great resource, but my favorite place for Personalized Family Reunion T-Shirts is Etsy.

Family Reunion Shirt Ideas:

1. 1. Reunited And It Feels So Good T-shirt
   2. Cousin Crew T-Shirts Family Reunion Tees (Match Color to Immediate Family)
   3. Cousin Explained Event Helper Family Reunion Shirts
   4. Tree Family Reunion Tank
   5. Family Reunion Recipe T-Shirt
   6. “It’s a {LAST NAME} thing” Personalized Family Reunion Shirt
   7. Thing 1…2…3…4…5… Family Reunion Shirt
   8. We Are Family Reunion Tee
   9. Mountain Design Family Reunion T-Shirt
   10. Baseball-Inspired Family Reunion T-Shirt
   11. Don’t Blame Me I Married into This Shirt (not a group shirt, but definitely funny for whichever in-law shows in it!)
   12. Beach Design Family Reunion T-Shirt

Some things we didn’t share but you can add to your planner are sack races, bean bag toss, a slide show, and a 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!

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Last Updated on April 20, 2023 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living