Hosting events is a great way to encourage people to come to your venue and autumn and winter give you plenty of opportunity to put on some show-stoppers. Hosting events at your venue may also allow you to welcome a different audience into your establishment.
Whether you’re a family friendly site or just welcoming adults we have come up with some fun event ideas that will keep the guests coming through the dark evenings and cold weather.
Autumn & Festive Events
Hosting events that appeal to children is a great way to bring families to your establishment and encourage them to stay longer. Autumn is a great time to do this as it tends to be a time that children enjoy. This also allows you to make the most out of the October half term. As well as this there are still plenty of opportunities to make the most out of your outdoor space before the cold, wet weather.
If poor weather was a concern you may want to invest in a high quality shelter. Not only will this shelter your event but it will help to separate it from your regular trade preventing regular customers from being disrupted.
The festive season is one that encourages socialising and parties making it a great time to welcome private functions. Fixed outdoor shelters are a great way to encourage guests to book in for a private event, particularly if you don’t have a space indoors.
Family Friendly Events
Pumpkin Carving/ Decorating Stations
Pumpkin carving is not only appealing to children but it is also great fun for parents to get involved in. This activity will also encourage families to stay at your venue longer while the children are entertained.
Themed Competitions
Whether you’re handing out themed colouring sheets, setting up a craft station or encouraging visitors to dress up; competitions are a fun way to encourage families to your space. You may decide to offer a small prize for those who partake.
Seasonal Food & Drink
Creating a seasonal menu or themed food and drinks is a great way to encourage people to share images of your establishment. Its also a good way of creating a fun atmosphere for young children. You could also consider printing a menu where the food and drinks have fun, seasonally inspired names.
Seasonally Themed Photobooth
Much like a themed menu, a photobooth can encourage customers to share pictures of your establishment. You can include autumnal or festive props to inspire people to be creative and have fun with the photos.
Child Free Events
Host a Class
Adults may need a little bit more encouragement to come out on the cold evenings. Hosting a class that they may be interested in is a great way to bring people into your establishment. There are plenty of classes ideal for the festive season whether its making wreaths or cocktails. Consider your ideal customer and what activity they would be likely to join.
Festive Dinners and Parties
The festive season is the perfect opportunity for the adults to have some fun. Hosting a festive party can encourage people into your establishment. You may also consider having a gazebo or spare room available for large groups of people to hire out for private functions.
Game Night
Encourage your guests to stay longer by putting on a seasonal trivia night or a bingo evening where you encourage guest to dress up in festive attire. A game night may help you to welcome in a larger demographic of people as it’s something everyone can enjoy.
Themed Karaoke Night
Get your guests up and having fun with a themed karaoke night. There are plenty seasonally appropriate songs for your customers to sing along too and karaoke nights are often popular within pub settings.
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