While most events are centered around celebrations (weddings, birthdays, etc.) they won’t be fun simply because of the nature of the event. You have to keep your guests entertained! Wondering how to do that? Use these creative ways to entertain your guests as inspiration: 

• Activities – While having a DJ or band to get people dancing is great, there are lots of other fun activities besides dancing. Take, for example, a classic pinata. Why not give guests the chance to whack at something and grab falling candy? You can also hire a caricaturist or portrait artist to draw the guests, or a balloon animal artist to entertain the kids. A modern event activity is a photo booth. Set yours up so that it matches your event theme and add various wacky items your guests can use to take funny and memorable pictures they can bring home with them.  

• Conversation Starters – It can be awkward to be seated at a table with people you don’t know. Set your guests up for great conversation by putting some conversation starter cards or questions at each table. Questions like, “where were you born?” or “what was your first pet?” are good, as are “would you rather” questions.   

• Games – Who doesn’t like a little healthy competition? A classic game is trivia. If it’s a birthday or a wedding, make up trivia questions about the guest of honor or the happy couple and asks guest to fill out the answers on forms during dinner or shout out the answers live during the game. You can also set up lawn games like cornhole, horseshoes, catch, or croquet if your event center has outdoor space.  

• Entertainment – You can’t beat classic event entertainment. While there are the traditional methods like bands and DJs, you can also switch things up a bit with dancers, magicians or comedians. Use your event theme as inspiration. Under the sea themed? Bring in a bubble entertainer. Circus themed? Hire a clown.   

• Venue – An event venue can also provide a lot of entertainment for your guests. Your event center could be set up with unique or creative decorations to get some conversations going, or you could choose an out-of-the-box venue that has fun built in like an arcade, bowling alley, or axe throwing range.  

 

Do you want to have a totally unique event that’s fun for you and your guests? Memorial Event Center is a McAllen, TX event center than can help you create an event like you’ve never seen before. We have years of experience planning and hosting events and would be happy to use that experience to help you make your event the best it can be. Call or visit us today to learn more about what we can do for you.