Fun outings with a group: ideas for friends, family and colleagues

A birthday, a reunion, a family day or a team outing: sooner or later you get to organize something for a group. And then the question arises: what are we going to do? It has to be fun for everyone, not too expensive, and preferably also if it rains.

Below you will find ideas for group outings, and tips on choosing an outing that the whole group is enthusiastic about.

Ideas for group outings

On the water

• Boat tour or sloop sailing: in many cities you can rent a boat or join a boat tour. With your own sloop you can have a picnic along the way.

• SUP or canoeing: more active, and fun for a group that loves being outdoors.

Making or learning something

• Cooking workshop: cooking together and then eating together. An outing and a dinner in one.

• Creative workshop: painting, ceramics or flower arranging. Everyone goes home with something they made themselves.

• Tasting: beer, wine, cheese or chocolate, often with an explanation of how it is made.

Culture and discovery

• Guided tour or city walk: with a guide you discover things in your own city that you didn't know yet.

• Museum: many museums have guided tours for groups, sometimes even outside opening hours.

• Live music or theater: combine a performance with a dinner beforehand.

Active and challenging

• Escape room: works well for smaller groups, and also in bad weather.

• Climbing, bowling or mini golf: accessible, for young and old.

• Bike ride: rent bikes and make a route along a few beautiful places, with lunch along the way.

How to choose an outing that everyone likes

The best outing is the one that suits the group, not the organizer. Therefore, ask a few questions before you book anything.

1. Inside or outside? Look at the season and the weather. An outdoor outing always needs a plan B.

2. What is the cost per person? A free city walk or a workshop with materials makes quite a difference. Agree on this beforehand.

3. How long? An hour, an afternoon or a whole day? With children or a mixed group, shorter is often better.

4. Can everyone participate? Think about ages, physical condition and accessibility.

Let everyone answer those questions separately. Then you will also hear the wishes of those who don't say much in the group app.

Practical tips for the organizer

• Book on time: for groups, spots for popular activities are gone sooner.

• Ask about group prices and conditions: what if someone cancels?

• Plan the food with it: after an active afternoon everyone is hungry. Reserve a restaurant near the activity.

• Share one overview: where, what time, what to bring. This way you get fewer questions on the day itself.

Arranging the food

The outing is set, now for the place to eat afterwards. With Choose together in HelloWhere you send the group one link. Everyone privately indicates what they feel like, and you see together which restaurants in the area suit the group. Put the choice in a plan, so everyone knows where and what time.