Planning an event for hundreds of employees but don’t know where to start? We’ve got you covered. The bigger the guest list, the bigger the headaches—venues, schedules, and activities that work for 20 people suddenly fall apart when you have 500. You need something flawless, scalable, and energizing… without losing your sanity in the process. Every option you find works for small groups—until you remember you have 800 name badges to print.
Here are some large corporate event ideas that foster teamwork, communication, and stronger relationships among employees. By the end of this article, you’ll have plenty of inspiration to impress team members and boost morale. Still struggling to choose an event? Let cityHUNT handle the logistics for you!
Corporate Scavenger Hunts With cityHUNT
Most activities can’t keep 1,000 people interacting at the same time—it’s like hosting six separate events under one roof. The larger the group, the harder it is to make everyone feel like they’re part of the same experience. Thankfully, we have just the solution for this.
There’s no better way to get to know your team members than with a cityHUNT scavenger hunt. Whether you’re planning one large scavenger hunt, or a simultaneous multi-city scavenger hunt for different teams in different locations, let our team take charge of the planning.
We’ve spent 25 years refining the technology, logistics, and gameplay needed to keep every single person engaged—whether you have 100 teammates or 5,000.
With flexible pricing ranging from $25 to $200 per person, we tailor each scavenger hunt to fit any organization’s budget, depending on the level of onsite support and customization requested. Our hunts encourage teams to work together as they explore their chosen city and solve creative challenges and puzzles along the way.
We operate in nearly every city across the United States—and beyond
We’ve curated hunts in NYC, Chicago, Washington, Las Vegas, and Nashville, to name a few. If your city isn’t on our list, contact us and we’ll make it happen. Our team will work with you to create a custom hunt wherever you are, so no location is off-limits.
We think beyond entertainment
Entertainment is a big part of what we do. However, we also focus on connection, collaboration, and most of all, healing. Corporate burnout is a real thing, and our scavenger hunts are designed to give teams a much-needed break from the grind.
We’re super flexible
We work with you to create the best scavenger hunt your team will experience. We’ll prepare a draft for you to review, and if there’s anything you’re not happy with, just let us know and we’ll make the changes per your preference.
If there’s a sudden change in schedule and your team can’t make it to the agreed-upon date, our team-building activities are redeemable for up to a year, so rescheduling won’t be an issue.
We believe that everyone deserves an amazing team-building experience and shouldn’t be limited by budget, so we offer flexible pricing options to suit everybody.
We love giving back, and we make it easy for you to do the same
Funded by proceeds of our clients, our charity initiative Make Awesome for Others (MAFO) allows us to give back and create positive change beyond the workplace while inspiring our partners to make a meaningful difference together.
Since its launch, we’ve given out over $400,000 in discounts and scholarships to schools, non-profits, and purpose-driven organizations. Our goal is to impact 10 million people a year through MAFO and our other programs.
Fun Activities for Large Corporate Event Ideas
Here are fun large corporate event ideas to keep everyone entertained and connected.
1. Scavenger Hunts
Scavenger hunts are arguably the best choice for large corporate events because they combine teamwork, fun, and friendly competition in a way that keeps everyone engaged.
There are tons of ways to host a scavenger hunt. For example, our organizers from cityHUNT have created location-based hunts that encourage participants to explore cities while solving scavenger hunt challenges, as well as holiday-themed hunts like Christmas and Halloween scavenger hunts to add to the festive spirit.
Other ideas include nature scavenger hunts, photo scavenger hunts, and beach scavenger hunts.
If your organization works remotely or some of your team members are unable to attend outdoor scavenger hunts, you can instead host a virtual scavenger hunt. Ask participants to find items on the web, in their homes, or complete challenges like hunting for items with a particular color or purpose.
Unsure of how to host a scavenger hunt? Leave it to us! Contact us today and we’ll customize your event to fit your team’s unique goals and interests.
2. Trivia Nights
If you’ve watched Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy!, or Family Feud, you already know how chaotic and fun trivia nights can be. It’s exciting, easy to organize, and gives teammates a good reason to collaborate and work together.
To host a successful trivia night, think of a theme or a mix of categories that appeal to your group. Then, create a list of both easy and hard questions or challenges to keep everyone engaged and on their toes. Ideas can include:
- Facts, history, and fun stories about your own company
- Questions about popular films and TV shows
- Questions about famous landmarks, world capitals, and global cuisines
- Questions about famous books, authors, and storylines
- Name that song or continue the lyrics
- Survey-based questions like Family Feud, where teams try to guess the most popular answers
Most important aspect of trivia night is to choose a lively host to keep the energy high. You want the atmosphere to be fun and lighthearted, with a healthy dose of friendly competition.
Make rewards abundant and good enough to motivate and excite everyone, but not so big that people feel disappointed if they don’t win. Think gift cards, company-branded merchandise, treats, an extra day off, or a book or other item related to a personal interest.
3. Sports Days
If your team members have an interest in sports or love some good-natured competition, consider organizing a Sports Day.
You can host relays, team activities like tug-of-war, eggs and spoon, or three-legged race, or sports events like volleyball, soccer, or basketball.
You can also host low-energy sports events that everyone can participate in, like mini golf, bowling, swimming, light cycling, or nature hikes.
4. Talent Show
Talent shows are a great opportunity for people to share their interests and hobbies outside the corporate setting.
You can host the talent show in the company’s auditorium or outdoor patio, or rent a stage at a local honky tonk bar.
Don’t forget the rewards, too!
Ideas include trophies, VIP tickets to concerts or sporting events, gift cards to popular stores or restaurants, or vouchers to luxury hotels; rewards that show you appreciate the time, effort, and courage it took to perform on stage!
5. Themed Galas
A themed gala where guests are required to wear elaborate or elegant attire is a fun way to bring large groups of employees together. It’s different from many other group activities but it can be a fun way for people to bond and network.
Things to keep in mind here are potential high costs with venue rentals and caterers for food and drinks, but if it’s within budget it will be an unforgettable experience for everyone.
Themed ideas include:
- A Night in Paris with glittery gowns and fancy updos
- Masquerade Ball where everyone wears masks of all colors and styles
- Hollywood Red Carpet with their best attire
- Black and White (or any other color combination)
- Fiesta Party with embroidered Mexican shirts and dresses with flower crowns
- Medieval castle with knights, princesses/princes, and kings/queens
- Winter Wonderland with poofy jackets and Russian hats (ushankas)
- Mardi Gras with masks and purple, green, and gold attire
- Tropical Party with coconut bras, banana shorts, and Hawaiian shirts
- Fairytale Night with Disney costumes
6. Beach Day
Invite the team to a day at the beach with shaded seating, music, and BBQ food to escape the hustle and chill under the sun (or stars).
Organize activities like beach volleyball, water sports, sandcastle-building contests, water balloon toss, or tug-of-war to keep things exciting, or even hire a live band if the budget allows.
7. Summertime BBQ
Who doesn’t love attending a summertime BBQ? There’s good food, fun events, live entertainment, and unlimited drinks. It’s the perfect chance to relax, network, and enjoy the summer sun free of office responsibilities.
You can rent a place at the local park, a villa with a pool, or a rooftop terrace with outdoor kitchens.
As for food, anything goes: hot dogs, burgers, potato salads, corn on the cop, barbequed meat and/or chicken, the works. For drinks, keep it simple: lemonade, non-alcoholic beer, mocktails, punches, iced tea, and infused waters.
For this event, you can hire a catering service or encourage team members to bring food from their homes. It’s also a good idea to have some extra budget set aside to cover any unexpected expenses during the event, like additional food or drinks.
8. Volunteering at Food Banks or Shelters
The primary goal of team-building activities is to promote teamwork and togetherness, which can be achieved through volunteering at food banks or shelters.
Volunteering for a greater cause brings team members together and fosters empathy, appreciation, and a shared sense of purpose.
Look up local nonprofit organizations or community centers that welcome corporate volunteer groups. Many appreciate all the help they can get, so it won’t be too difficult to find an event that fits your team’s schedule and interests.
9. Office Auction For Charity
Another great way to leverage your team’s skills while giving back to the community is to host an office auction for charity. Employees can ‘donate’ their talents, services, and experiences, and have other coworkers bid on them.
For example, some may offer baking lessons, custom paintings, coding classes, guitar or music lessons, or a one-on-one session to improve a work-related skill or task. The money raised can then be donated to a local charity.
To encourage participation, offer a reward to anyone who makes the most money during the event. Make the reward equal to the effort presented, like household equipment, tickets to the winner’s favorite band or sports event, or an all-expenses-paid family trip to a luxury hotel.
10. Everything-New Day
New experiences make the best memories. So, for this event, encourage team members to say “yes” to something they’ve never done before. It could be something small, such as trying an unfamiliar dish at a restaurant or taking a beginner’s dance class, or a bit more adventurous, like bungee jumping or mountain climbing.
The goal is to step outside their comfort zones and bond with their team members. Ask team members to list something they’ve never done before but always wanted to try, and create a checklist with everyone’s suggestions. Then, have team members vote anonymously on what sounds the most exciting.
Once the votes are in, plan the most popular idea for your team’s “Everything-New Day” adventure. Save the rest of the ideas for future events.
11. Games/Casino Night
Recreate Vegas at the office for a night to bring some excitement to your team. This can be a simple, cost-effective activity by organizing different games at tables and adding in some fun raffle prizes.
You can also vamp this up to be a fun night out for everyone by encouraging people to get dressed up in the appropriate attire, and investing in some props, chips and fake notes to make it seem like the real deal.
This is great for larger groups as you can adjust the number of tables and games to accommodate the number of people involved.
12. Disco/Silent Disco
Sometimes the best way for employees to bond and relieve some stress is to dance it off. Hosting a disco at the office with optional food and beverage versions is a good way for teams to let their hair down with colleagues and mix up the usual day-to-day working day.
Opting for a silent disco has an added level of humor when those taking a break from the dancefloor can get great entertainment watching colleagues singing and dancing to thin air.
13. Company Olympics
Hosting a Company Olympics day is a great way to bring large groups of people together, which promotes engagement and teamwork. Start by dividing the group into smaller teams, splitting up people from different departments to encourage new connections and conversations.
You can create activities that mimic Olympic sports, such as office shot put using stress balls, mini desk tennis using portable ping pong, rubber band archery, synchronized chair swivelling and office gymnastics – you can be as creative as you want!
Games can be split between indoor and outdoor for more space, and teams can also get extra points for best team name, best team spirit etc. Having an MC and lively music will boost energy on the day and encourage people to get into the spirit of the Office Olympics.
14. Game Show
Make-shift game shows are a great way to get large groups of employees together and with the added fun of some friendly competition. Recreate classics like Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Jeopardy, and Wheel of Fortune. By adding tournament style-rounds, hosts, and audiences, these are easy to scale up for large group sizes.
These are great for indoor events where outdoor space isn’t accessible, or for rainy days at the office where morale boost is needed. Adding in prizes such as a free lunch or a day off work will be sure to make things exciting.
Choose cityHUNT for Large Corporate Events
Corporate events aren’t the easiest to organize. There’s so much that goes into planning, from selecting the right venue and catering to booking the right entertainment, coordinating schedules, and managing budgets.
For large events, let the experts handle everything for you. With over 25 years of experience, cityHUNT has managed events with as many as 5,000 people. We’ve catered events for Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Amazon, Ford, Google, and Meta, and can build a custom corporate event in any city.
Send us a message about your event, and we’ll send you a custom proposal.
