Outdoor Event Ideas

Outdoor events offer a refreshing escape from the confines of the office, inspires creativity, stronger connections and cultivates collaboration amongst your staff.

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need Christmas or Easter as an excuse to host creative event ideas for your staff. There are so many innovative event ideas to welcome in the warm weather.

I don’t know about you, but when the sun is shining, and the warm breeze is blowing I just wanna be outdoors. This is my not so subtle segway into talking about corporate outdoor event ideas!

Why are these outdoor events ideas so important you may ask. For starters, everyone is more relaxed out in nature especially after a long cold winter. Outdoor events lower stress levels, encourage productivity and corroboration and lets your staff know how much you appreciate them.

So, let’s talk about outdoor corporate events. I have some awesome ideas. Follow me!

A. Activities for Outdoor Events

Outdoor activities can be inspiring, fun and promote better performance and productivity. Why outdoors though? For some reason being outdoors is freeing. For instance, remember the favourite part of school days- recess outdoors!

Interacting with fellow employees strengthens organizational connection and somehow we tend to let our guard down when we are outdoors and sharing activities.

Invite your staff to participate in an outdoor event activity that is fun and useful. Set up tables in your parking lot or local park. Provide soil, pots and a variety of plants and flowers and let your staff choose their favourite plants to cultivate and bring back to their desks.

To make it more special we will do all the work for you including providing everyone with colourful gardening gloves. We can even brand them with your logo!

Celebrate your brand, a theme or just plain have fun with this awesome selfie scavenger hunt! Participants are given a list of objects that they need to find outdoors and capture in a photo. Participants submit their photos via text or hashtag and the photos appear in a live stream compiling into 1 larger image.

Additionally, the photos can be animated, and customized video messaging can be integrated into the live stream. The finished mosaic art can be printed on canvas for a keepsake to commemorate the event. A great photo finish!

If you are reading this blog, it means that you are contemplating social distancing events! Let us help you plan socially distanced events that will leave your staff happy and energized.

B. Parking Lot Event Ideas

Using your corporate parking lot has many advantages. Not only is it budget friendly, but it provides easy access for your staff i.e. No travel time. In addition, this parking lot event idea does not infringe on their personal time, therefore ensuring a great turnout.

Golfers or wannabe golfers will be shouting “Fore!”
Complement your outside event with a golf cart filled with ice
cold drinks and snacks. Hey! Just like you are on the golf course. Don’t forget the prizes!

4. There are many types of outdoor events that are traditionally for children. But they don’t have to be strictly for kids. Let’s get creative and silly. Sidewalk chalk! Yes!

You don’t have to be an artist. Just doodle to your heart’s content in your parking lot. Feel the chalky texture, listen to the sound of it as you draw and get the satisfaction of seeing your unique piece of art come to life.

This innovative event idea can be photographed and shared on social media. You can also vote on who has produced the best sidewalk chalk art.

If you like this parking lot event idea give us a shout. We will execute this fun activity so you can get down and dirty with your colleagues!

C. Festival Event Ideas Outdoors

We can get really creative here with great innovative event ideas. You may want to consider these festival events for families. Family friendly outdoor activities send a powerful message to your staff. It says, hey, we care!

Bring in the clowns. Bring in the face painters and tattoo artists. Bring in the balloon artists. Stilt walkers and mascots add to the festival event.

Inflatables such as bouncy castles will have the kids entertained. But don’t forget about the adults. Bungee runs and gladiator jousts are perfect for this festival event.

If this outdoor event is appealing to you, call us and we will produce an outdoor corporate event that your staff will be talking about for months.

D. Outdoor Corporate Team Building

Get your staff out of the office and into the great outdoors. Over the past several years team building has played a huge role in providing fun activities which encourage staff bonding and collaboration.

Available for delivery to your front door are Jenga, Connect 4, Chess & Checkers, Giant Bucketpong and giant Bananagrams game.

Your event planner can ensure that outdoor team-building activities will be safe and memorable.

E. Unique Outside Event Ideas

Let’s get away from ho hum outdoor events and create awesome memories that your staff will talk about for months to come.

Although there are restrictions on where you can fly your kite, there are many areas in Toronto that are perfect for this outdoor event idea.

We will arrange an engaging and informative kite flying session with professional kite flyers for your spring/summer outdoor corporate event.

Of course your staff will be thirsty and hungry after running with their kites. Cooling off with slushies and ice cream will be a welcome treat.

Book your “Colour the Sky” kite flying event today!

10. It’s challenging and exciting.
This relatively new cutting edge outdoor event idea will engage your team leaving them to want to do it over and over.

Learn how to master flying a drone.

Part of this outdoor event can incorporate a photo scavenger hunt or a contest to choose a winner for the most creative drone images.

So, fly away with our professional teachers for a day of outdoor activities and fun.

F. Outdoor Catering Event Ideas

So much fun, especially when your team has to come in western gear. Of course there will be prizes for the best, most authentic costume at this outside event.

• Your staff will love arriving at work and finding a food truck serving up breakfast poutine or cheesy quesadilla.
• Enjoy authentic Mexican Tacos and Burritos served from a food truck
• For an awesome sweet treat, your staff will love soft and chewy Churros dipped in toppings such as chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, caramel, or lemon sauce

G.High Energy Types of Outdoor Events

We all know that exercise is very important in our lives. Why not bring some physical activities to your corporate outside events. Enjoy the fresh air and camaraderie with your colleagues.

14. Round robin games are fun to play and will bring out the innate friendly competitive nature in your staff. These games provide things to do outdoors.

For instance, round robin tennis or pickleball tournaments are ideal for outdoor event activities. Your event planner can secure the location and do all the scheduling and even provide trophies for the winning team.

After an exhilarating day of outdoor activities your favourite event planner will take you to a local watering hole to fuel up and rest!

H. Outdoor Corporate Entertainment Events

Treat your staff to an hour of outdoor entertainment in your parking lot. They will appreciate the break from a heavy workload returning to work refreshed and energized.

• Choice of three 30-minute live shows including magic, comedy, circus, music and so much more
• A concession package including a cold beverage, popcorn, chocolate, and hand sanitizer. (We think of everything)
• Instructions on how to connect to the FM transmitter. If your battery runs low no worries…just call for a boost!
• Additional options, depending on budget are nachos & cheese (yummy), vintage bike with ice cream novelties, freshly baked mini donuts, or cookies.

16.Release those endorphins.
Dance like no one is watching and sing like no one is listening. This is my mantra. How much fun it would be to have Elvis or Neil Diamond show up at your next outdoor corporate event. Nothing is better for the soul than dance and song.

I recently attended several outdoor tribute concerts.

Toronto has talented performers who put on entertaining shows such as “Neil Diamond.” Of course the entire audience belted out “Sweet Caroline”. “Tina Turner” belted out, “Proud Mary” and got everyone up dancing. The one and only Elton put on a first-class performance. Will the real Elton please stand up!

What are you waiting for? We are here to answer all your questions! Call us to book your entertainment for your outdoor corporate event.

I. Types of Out of Office Outdoor Events

Nothing is more fun than a road trip! Just watch your staff let loose, bond with their colleagues, and come back with smiles on their faces

Your creative event planner will plan this amazing outdoor corporate event from start to finish. You just need to sit back and enjoy.

Board the bus (organized by your favourite event planner) and enjoy a one hour ride to a vibrant and historically rich urban centre. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum and its famous waterfalls.

After a full day of touring, your event planner will arrange a fabulous meal in one of the best eateries in Hamilton. I promise you that your employees will remember this day for months to come.

J. Innovative Events Ideas Outside of the Box

I grew up in this wonderful and quirky area of Toronto. It has a rich multicultural history that is fascinating. Your guests will enjoy a walking tour of Kensington Market with a professional tour guide. This is one of our event planners’ favourite outdoor activities.

Another historical area of the city is The Distillery District. Restored and gentrified, this magnificent area is now home to galleries, boutiques, restaurants and distilleries. Let your staff wander, take photos and meet up later for some delicious food and drink at one of the many eateries in the area.

Your event planner will plan out either one of the outings, book a segway tour and book your outdoor patio restaurant. You just need to sit back and enjoy.

My love of trains reminded me of the Toronto Railway Museum where you can enjoy a socially distanced activity outdoors by exploring the rolling stock with a self-guided audio guide. Afterward, your team can enjoy a cold brew at Steam Whistle Brewery.

K. Family-Friendly Outdoor Event Ideas

22. Fun foods. Clowns. Face Painters. Inflatables. Dunk Tanks. What do these things remind you of? Family picnics of course!

The outdoor corporate event, the family picnic for employees and their families provides a fun and relaxing day where your staff can get to know each other on a more personal level. This leads to better teamwork and productivity.

We have the expertise to execute the perfect day for your staff picnic. Call us. We would love to hear from you!

L. Educational Corporate Outdoor Events

For your next outdoor parking lot event a professional chef will guide you through the process of prepping, smoking and grilling. By the end of the afternoon your staff will be flippin’ those burgers like a true professional. Best of all, everyone gets to eat!

24. Gather around the bonfire and enjoy the rhythm of the drums on a warm summer eve. What a unique and creative event idea! But hold on for a sec. You and your colleagues are the ones producing the sound! Seriously?

Everyone plays on a hand drum and is shown simple rhythms by a professional facilitator. Your staff will learn that they are not to try to stand out but must play as part of the ensemble. This is invaluable for stress relief, teamwork and synergy in a collaborative way.

And while we are all sitting around the bonfire, your event planner will organize a snack of smores for after the session! Yummy.

M. Outdoor Evening Events

Your event planner will organize and execute a murder mystery event for your staff. (Did I just say “execute?”) Did you know that High Park might be the capture site for one of Toronto’s most horrific and notorious serial killers? Be part of the team that finds this monstrous murderer.

26. Do you believe in ghosts? After participating in this outside event you may become a believer! Explore spooky, scary, haunted places by lantern in famous areas of Toronto. This unique outdoor event is sure to captivate your imagination.

You may need to visit a local pub with your colleagues to calm yourself down.

Ask your event planner to organize a thrilling excursion into the unknown.

N. Challenging Outdoor Event Ideas

– Full Sound System including Cordless Microphone (outlet required)
– DJ and Dual MCs
– Two High Energy Coordinators to Run Games
– All Necessary Equipment
– Olympic Style Medals for all participants
– Colored Bandana for all participants
– Team Flag Design Activity

I’m excited and psyched already!

Try out our awesome rock climbing walls. This is a heart-pumping team building extreme sport that promotes trust, communication, mental and physical strength. There is nothing like defying gravity and facing fears to bind teams together.

For staff who have a fear of heights but want something challenging I highly recommend Sumo Wrestling.

This is another adrenalin pumping experience activity where everyone can engage either as a participant or a spectator cheering on their teammates. You can pit the warehouse manager against the sales manager or the accounting manager against the CEO. Get ready for lots of laughs as your sumo wrestlers crash to the ground and bounce back to try to knock their opponent down.

I challenge you to pick one of these extreme activities for your next outdoor event activities.

O. Outdoor Charity Team Building

It combines teamwork, camaraderie and leadership which leaves a wonderful feeling of giving back to the community. Working in teams, groups will actually build creative children’s bikes which will be presented to a charity at the end of the event. The bikes will be judged for creativity and the length of time it takes to build the bike. The winning team will, of course, win a prize. This is one of the most impactful team building activities that you will ever participate in.

30. Everyone’s favourite is Building a Teddy Bear. It is always nice when you can be outdoors with your team and do something meaningful. For your next outdoor event activities program, set up tables and let your staff choose the animal they wish to create.

Building a Teddy Bear to be presented to a charity of your choice is amazingly rewarding. This craft is a lot of fun for all ages and is guaranteed to be a huge hit with any group! We offer a wide array of animal varieties, and we provide enough stuffing for the animal to be full and huggable. After the team is done creating these cuties we present them to a charity of your choice.

I hope you enjoyed my latest blog about the benefits of outdoor activities for corporations. The benefits are numerous. These outside events reduce stress, improve communication, fosters teamwork and creativity.

Overall, outdoor corporate events promote enhanced employee engagement and productivity.

We would love to be part of your next corporate event. We have amazing and innovative event ideas specially for you.

We are on standby waiting for your call!

Eventfully Yours
Elayne Isenberg