Spring is here, and that means it’s time to shake off the winter chill and bring people together. We asked churches what kinds of events they like to do in the spring to connect with their communities - and wow, they had some awesome ideas to share.
Here’s a roundup of the fun, creative, and sometimes hilarious things churches are doing to make the most of spring.
Game Nights, Cookoffs, and All-Around Good Times
Puzzle Contests & Game Nights: Teams race to finish puzzles, while others gather around board games and cards. Simple fun that gets everyone talking.
Euchre Night and Family Feud-style game nights are a hit. Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition?
BBQ Cookoffs in the spring, Chili Cookoffs in the winter, and even a Ladies Dessert Competition in June to raise money for missions. Tasty and purposeful.
Outdoor Fun
Outdoor Movie Nights with a jumbo blow-up screen? Yes, please.
Home Run Derby at the local little league field—extra points if it doubles as a fundraiser ($10 for 10 pitches!).
Church Picnics: Everyone brings their own food, the church brings drinks and snacks, and people show up with lawn chairs, frisbees, and corn hole.
End-of-school Spring Parties in the Park with hot dogs, snow cones (shoutout to the church member with the sno-cone truck), volleyball, and more.
Events That Mix Fun with Purpose
All-Church Work Days: Everyone pitches in to clean up the grounds for spring. Even the kids help out!
Flag Football and Powder Puff games to raise money for camp scholarships.
Cinco de Mayo Taco Day = fundraising with flavor.
Get Creative Indoors
Food & Flick Night: Grab dinner, then kick back with a movie. Super easy.
Craft Day and Lego Build Day: One church even partnered with a local Lego shop. Love that idea.
Dance Party with different music in different rooms—swing dancing, square dancing, kids' music, you name it.
Easter Weekend Extravaganza
One church shared how they do a big event the day before Easter: door prizes, a kids action song, a skit, hot dog lunch, and a giant egg hunt on the lawn. Tons of neighborhood families showed up, and many came back for Easter service.
Spring is full of potential for connection and outreach. Whether it’s a taco fundraiser or a dance party, these events are all about building relationships and having fun together.
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Spring is calling. Let’s make the most of it!