It's rainy outside, and you have an outdoor corporate event planned? You don't have to postpone it! A corporate event can still go ahead and be just as much fun when it rains . But you need to prepare accordingly.
Proven ideas for a corporate event when it's raining
Organizing outdoor team-building activities for employees presents many challenges. A key question team-building event organizers ask themselves is: what if it rains and the weather is bad? These concerns are understandable, especially when organizing team-building activities in spring or early fall.
In this article, you'll learn how to organize team-building events regardless of the weather. You'll also learn about the best corporate event ideas – activities for inclement weather . And they won't be board games ;).
A corporate event when it's raining and the weather is bad? Why not! Check out our ideas!
Our motto as an event agency is: anticipate the unpredictable! That's why we always prepare for various weather conditions during corporate events . When the forecast for an event planned weeks or months in advance indicates rain or other unfavorable conditions, we have several options at our disposal that allow us to quickly adapt the plan and get the corporate event off to a flying start in the event of inclement weather.
3 Ideas for team games – examples
Tired of spending hours in an escape room as your only alternative to games and team activities when it's gloomy outside? We have an attractive and unique solution for you! One possible option is to switch from an outdoor to an indoor event . Here are three main examples of events we can organize outdoors or indoors.
Criminal investigations
This is a specific type of urban game in which participants interrogate suspects. If the event was planned for an outdoor setting but the weather is unfavorable, we can quickly change the location without compromising the experience, as the game will still be interesting and engaging. We can easily transfer this activity to an enclosed space , such as an office or conference room, and this type of team-building activity can also be organized indoors. You can read more about our epic crime investigations here.
Challenge Boxes
A fun way to pass the time during a company event during inclement weather is with challenge boxes . When the weather is nice, they can be set up outside, but in case of rain, a large conference room is the perfect place for a table game. Participants are tasked with building various devices from the items inside the mystery boxes. Of course, only after solving all the multi-level puzzles. Challenge boxes not only help with team bonding and are one of the most engaging approaches to team building, but these activities can engage up to 150-160 people simultaneously , allowing for efficient team division. This makes them a great option for larger events. You can read more about our clever puzzle boxes here.
quest
Quest-based integration typically relies on GPS . However, when the weather is unpredictable, we can use QR codes. We hang QR codes using items found in the office or hotel. Participants scan them to activate tasks. This allows them to participate in the game even if it's raining outside . You can read more about our quests in this article.
Criminal investigations, challenge boxes, and quests . These types of activities are perfect for indoor events. Each of these attractions can also be held outdoors, weather permitting.
Why is it worth choosing one of these options?
Each of the activities discussed allows for high-quality entertainment and a friendly atmosphere, regardless of the outdoor conditions. Participants won't notice any difference in the level and nature of the entertainment, and organizers will be able to implement the plan even in challenging conditions. Sometimes it's worth spending time outdoors, but when the weather doesn't allow it, these alternative solutions are the perfect way to continue the fun and hold a company event even when it's raining.
There is no bad weather, only bad clothing!
Sometimes it's sunny, sometimes it's rainy, but who's going to stop us from having fun even when it's raining? Outdoor games and activities are still possible, even when the weather is bad. Because as we always say, there's no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing! While the participants aren't afraid of rain, our team has no problem playing and having fun in the rain!
The great thing about outdoor team games in the rain is that you can go back to your childhood days , when neither bad weather nor heavy rain would ever be an obstacle to having great fun!
In one of our Wonder Guides Michael of the Miracle Workers tells how to manage the implementation of a corporate event, when it rains. Check out our ideas!
What other ideas do we have for a company event when it's raining?
"Children get bored during rain," the Kabaret Starszych Panów once sang, but your team doesn't have to! Other ideas for team-building activities for inclement weather involving employees include various workshops. Cooking workshops and other team-building activities can be held in the office, hotel, restaurant, or conference room. Nothing is as relaxing as creative crafts, such as basketry. The analytical part of the brain takes a nap, and we can fully rest. Often, these types of meetings, conducted under the guidance of a trainer, spark interesting passions or hobbies. You can read more about our workshops in this article.
Summary
Organizing an outdoor event is an exciting challenge, but it's important to remember that weather can be unpredictable. The key to success in organizing this type of event is flexibility and the ability to quickly adapt to changing conditions. Therefore, it's important to have a plan B and be prepared for changes . Always remember that even if the forecast predicts sunshine, it's good to have an alternative ready. This will allow your event to continue without disruption.
Team games can even be held on rainy days . With the options we offer, you can be sure your event will be a success, regardless of the weather conditions!
Since we're not afraid of rain, see you at the event! 🙂
