Family day
organised for you
A birthday, an anniversary or simply a day out with the whole family. One programme that young and old take part in at the same time, no separate children's corner. From €15 per person.
One programme, all ages
A family day is hard to organise because so many ages have to take part at once. That is why we build a concept in which everyone has a role, from small children to grandparents, rather than separate activities side by side.
- Birthdays, anniversaries and family reunions
- Programme tailored to age and group make-up
- At your own venue, in a park, or at a place we arrange
- From 2 hours to a whole afternoon
Why a family day so often falls apart into small groups
A family day falls apart into small groups because there is nothing that everyone takes part in at the same time. After half an hour the children run off in their own direction, the parents stay at the table, and grandparents talk to the people they already see every week. At the end of the afternoon nobody has had a bad time, but the family reunion was really three separate birthdays at once.
The solution is not more activities. A bouncy castle for the children and drinks for the adults actually widens the divide. What works is one set-up in which the generations need each other to make progress.
How we build one programme for four generations
We build a family day around roles rather than around activities. In a game that we make for a family, a six-year-old has a task that suits what a six-year-old can do, and an uncle of fifty has a different one. The tasks need each other, so the team only makes progress when both roles do something. That is why people who normally don't seek each other out still end up standing at a table together.
We make the team division in advance, not on the spot. Families naturally choose their own branch, and then within a minute you are back in the same small groups as at the start. We mix the teams deliberately, with at least one child and one older participant in each team.
We keep an eye on the pace. Two to four hours is the right length for most families, with a break around mealtime. If the programme runs longer, we build in a moment when people who have had enough can drop out without the game coming to a halt.
Which occasions this works for
People usually book a family day with us for a milestone birthday, a wedding anniversary or a reunion where branches of the family come together who rarely see each other. For an anniversary we often add an activity in which the history of the family itself is part of the game, with questions or photos that only the oldest people present can place.
In terms of format, traditional Dutch games work well for a mixed group that mainly wants to join in and drift away again. If you would rather have everyone take part at the same time, a team games day, life-size board games or a TV-style game concept would suit better. Indoors, a pub quiz with a family round often works best.
Family day or children's party: which is right for you
A family day is meant for a mixed group in which adults are just as much participants as the children. If it is about the birthday child and their friends, with the parents as an audience, you are better off with the children's party page. If you are looking for something for a group of friends or a club rather than family, see all options for private individuals or the overview of all concepts.
Frequently asked questions
From what age is a family day suitable?
We adapt the concept and the intensity to the age and make-up of the group, from small children to grandparents. If you are specifically looking for a children's party, see the children's party page.
Can a family day also be held at our own venue or garden?
Yes, we organise many family days at the family's own venue. A park, community centre or hospitality venue in Enschede and the surrounding area is also possible.
What does a custom family day cost?
A custom family day starts at €15 per person. The final price depends on group size, age and duration. After the first conversation we send a concrete proposal, so you know where you stand before you commit to anything.
How long does a family day take on average?
Most family days last 2 to 4 hours. For a more extensive anniversary or birthday celebration it can also become a whole afternoon, including breaks for food and drinks.
How many people can take part in a family day?
A family day works well from about ten people to well over a hundred. Below ten it quickly becomes a birthday with a game thrown in, and then a more compact concept makes more sense. Above fifty we work with parallel activities, so there is no queue anywhere with people standing around waiting.
What do we need to arrange ourselves and what do you bring?
You arrange the venue, the food and drinks, and someone who knows how many people are coming. We bring the programme, the equipment, the assignments and the hosts. For most concepts we need power and enough space to divide the group.
Tell us about your family day
Just fill in the short form. As soon as we have a picture of the group and the occasion, we'll send a price estimate within 1 working day.
Prefer to tell us everything straight away?
The form above gives you a quick price estimate. Want to tell us more about the occasion, the ages and the number of people? Then fill in the extended enquiry form.