More Family Church Event Ideas for Summer
4. Take Families Out to the Ballgame
Many towns have baseball teams that provide a fun family event. Your church or ministry might be able to purchase discounted group tickets. Some ballparks have designated seats for families. Many teams even host a Faith Night featuring Christian music. Sometimes players talk about their friendship with Jesus.
- Find a team near you.
- Review the team schedule. Then determine the best date and time for an outing.
- Call the team’s box office to inquire about group rates. You can even request that your church be highlighted on the big screen!
- Determine what costs you’ll ask attendees to contribute.
- Get a head count before purchasing tickets, or estimate how many you’ll need. You can reach back out to the group sales office to buy more, if needed.
5. Amusement Park Family Event
Last but not least: Amusement parks have something for everyone! Families love spending a summer day (or night) there. And the rides and games are even more fun with other families! So coordinate an outing for families from your church.
- Find a nearby amusement or water park. Other options include a trampoline park, mini-golf course, or children’s museum.
- Call the ticket office to inquire about group rates.
- Determine what costs you’ll ask attendees to contribute.
- Get a head count before purchasing tickets, or estimate how many you’ll need. You can reach back out to the ticket office to purchase more, if needed.
- Determine a “home base” where families can connect, take a break, and snack together.
These summer ideas for church family events don’t feature a program or Bible study. But they do provide opportunities for fellowship and community—which are so important!
Plus, you never know how going out into your community will impact people. So help neighbors meet your church family members—and ultimately Jesus!
These summertime family church event ideas were originally published on ChildrensMinistry.com, © Group Publishing, Inc.
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