FUN FATHER’S DAY IDEAS FOR WORK

FATHER’S DAY ACTIVITIES AND GAMES FOR THE OFFICE

This article will feature various father’s day team building ideas including virtual games, trivia, icebreakers and more!

This year, take the time out to host an event, a game, or an activity for Father's Day and celebrate all the awesome dads in our companies, communities, and lives! Celebrating Father's Day at work is a fun opportunity for employee engagement and connection. You can bring your team together and help them create fun new memories that will foster a sense of community and team building, which will strengthen your group. So, if you are looking for a fun idea to celebrate Father's Day, check out our guide and find the right activity for your team!

1. Scavenger Hunt

Invite your team to a fun and high-energy game like our Scavenger Hunt to kick off your Father's Day celebrations! Think about all the fun things we associate with dads: the TV remote, a screwdriver, a bottle opener, a tie, a graphic t-shirt, or even a travel coffee cup. This game plays a little into stereotypes in a very light-hearted way, and can be a lot of fun as it is mostly about skill and speed!

To play, an expert entertainer will split your teams and give them a list of dad-related objects to find as part of their hunt. To elevate this game, your host can add fun Dad trivia, icebreaker questions, and more! Check out KraftyLab’s scavenger hunt experience and contact our sales team today to find out how you can customize your experience.

2. Father’s Day beer tasting

In this fun beer-tasting experience, your team will get to explore the world of craft beer and expand their palate with our unique and flavorful brews. You will receive premium beer kits, with a beer sampler kit and a tasting wheel, and our host will help your teams learn about each craft beer, its character, the different styles of beer, and much more!

To elevate this experience, you can add a yummy food pairing like gourmet popcorn, cheese, or cookies. So, your team can enjoy great beer, great food, and great company in honor of Father’s Day!

3. Father’s Day Trivia

Inspire a little friendly competition among your teams with some fun Father’s Day trivia to see who knows the most! KraftyLab’s highly-customizable Trivia experience is a fun, easy and light-hearted game, and is perfect for any team event, meeting, or celebration. Click here to learn more and book your next trivia experience!

In the meantime, check out some sample questions from our Trivia game.

In Finding Nemo, Nemo’s dad travels across the ocean to find his son. What is Nemo’s dad's name?
A. Marlin
B. Mikey
C. Moseby
Which marine animal is famous for being able to become pregnant and give birth?
A. Sea turtles
B. Sea horses
C. Crabs
Which artist wrote and performed the famous song Isn’t She Lovely?
A. Marvin Gaye
B. James Brown
C. Stevie Wonder
In The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air, what does Uncle Phil do for a living?
A. Professor
B. Lawyer
C. Scientist
Which comedian stars in the 1999 film Big Daddy alongside Cole and Dylan Sprouse?
A. Adam Sandler
B. Rob Schneider
C. Kevin James

4. Father’s Day BBQ

A Father’s Day BBQ is a unique way to celebrate, whether your team is in-person or virtual, you too can celebrate together! For in-person teams, ensuring you are including family-friendly activities, a diverse range of foods, and fun games for everyone is essential for your event’s success.

If you are hosting a virtual event, you can send your team a personalized gift with some nifty BBQ tools, a grilling apron, and any gourmet BBQ sauces, marinades, or rubs; like this Grilling Favorites Gift Crate or this super fun Artisanal BBQ Sauce Making Kit which is both a gift and an activity! Alternatively, you can send your team a gift card to order their own BBQ and support a local restaurant.

5. Father’s Day Icebreakers

Icebreakers are a great way to help teams connect and bond, so incorporate them into your Father’s Day celebrations! Check out some sample Father’s Day icebreakers that you can use on your employee platforms, on social media, or even before you kick off your weekly meeting.

What is one lesson you learned from your father/father figure?
What is one habit you picked up from your father/father figure?
What is one fun memory you remember with your father/father figure?
Who is your favorite TV or movie dad?
In your opinion, what is the best Father’s Day present?

6. social media challenge - dad joke

What happens when a snowman has a tantrum? He has a meltdown! Sound familiar? Dad jokes are notorious for being cheesy and corny but we still get a kick out of them. Challenge your team to embrace their inner comic and deliver their worst Dad Joke that is so bad it’s good!

7. WHO SAID IT: FATHER’S DAY EDITION

Television has come a long way and has since given us some of the most loveable, charming, and wonderful dads. For this game, have fun with your team as you guess which dad said these funny, inspiring and loving lines!

"I'm not a smart man, but I know what love is." - Forrest Gump, "Forrest Gump"
"I'm the cool dad. That's my thing. I'm hip. I surf the Web. I text. LOL: laugh out loud. OMG: Oh, my God. WTF: Why the face?" - Phil Dunphy, "Modern Family"
"I'm your father. It is my job to protect you. It’s a job I refuse to quit, and at which I can’t afford to fail." - Philip Banks, "Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air"
"Hey. Don't ever let somebody tell you you can't do something. Not even me. All right?" - Chris Gardner, "The Pursuit Of Happyness"
"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view... Until you climb inside of his skin and walk around in it." - Atticus Finch, "To Kill a Mockingbird"

We hope you are inspired to celebrate Father’s Day with your remote team and see the value and importance of celebrating holidays that are important to our teams to build culture, and engagement and boost morale.

About KraftyLab

KraftyLab is a leading virtual event provider for teams across the US and Canada. We focus on providing fun and engaging team building experiences wherever your team may be, through fun team activities, virtual games, and corporate events.