Family reunions are all about bonding and growing close together. Although you can make memories with your family anywhere, coming together for an organized family reunion ensures meaningful life-long memories. There are several family reunion themes that include ways to make memories, but below we’ve gathered specific memory-making ideas for your next family reunion! On that note, here are some fun ways to build memories that you’ll cherish forever!
Family Photoshoot – Every family reunion has to have a family photoshoot! First, check out our family photography round-up for inspiration and ideas on great family picture ideas. Then, have each immediate family take their own picture using the timer on their cameras. Next, put together a slide show of all the pictures for everyone to enjoy. Another idea is to have all of your family pictures be a candid shot instead of the normal point, smile, and shoot pics.
Storybook Time – When you plan your reunion, consider including this adorable activity. Have each child coming to the family reunion bring their favorite childhood book to share with everyone. You can either have Grandma/Grandpa read them out loud to the group (depending on the size of the reunion), or split the group into small groups and have the books read there.
Decorate for a Special Meal – For a special family dinner, have the kids work together to decorate a tablecloth. Use butcher paper, crayons, markers, stamps, and stickers to make a fun display! Record memories, draw pictures, write notes… and don’t forget to take pictures!
Give Secret Gifts – Looking for family reunion gift ideas? I love this idea! Hang up pockets at the reunion for each member of the family, and throughout the reunion, you can leave notes or little gifts for family members to find!
Award Night – Have a fun awards night and give out the ultimate family awards. You can even make your own trophy awards with some hot glue, plastic cups, and paint!
Reunion CD – This family tradition sounds like a fun must-have for anyone’s family reunion! Before getting together at the reunion, each family member sends in a favorite song. Then at the reunion, you try to guess who sent in each song. After the game, you have a fun playlist you can listen to! This is one of our favorite family reunion gift ideas!
Create a Family Crest – My mom grew up knowing what her family crest was thanks to her grandma. What a special time it would be to create a family crest for your family to enjoy and help build relationships!
Family Reunion Book – Family reunions are so much fun! But the fun and memories don’t have to end once the reunion is over! My mother-in-law put together a fun family reunion photo book that she sent to all the families afterward, and my kids LOVE to look through it. It helps keep the memories fresh and is one of the most cherished of family reunion gift ideas! Shutterfly is a great option to put this together. You can ship it to other addresses, so that’s less work for you!
Interview the Grandparents – Grandparents hold so much wisdom and understanding! They have so many fun stories that the family might not know or remember. Hold and record a special family interview so that you can have those memories for years to come! As far as meaningful family reunion ideas go, this one takes the cake!
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Homemade Family Reunion Shirts – It’s no secret that having matching shirts completes your family reunion like nothing else! Check out these homemade family reunion shirt ideas to really round out your reunion and build a lasting memory!
If you are looking for more family reunion ideas, check out these Backyard Games, Fun and Crazy Family Games or Outdoor Party Games for the Entire Family.
Last but not least, enjoy the special time and memories made at your family reunion!
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