Suggested Activities
- Invite the local police and fire departments to visit and give safety demonstrations and tours of their vehicles.
- Organize contests such as a dance contest; a food-eating contest; three-legged races; potato sack races; basketball shooting contests; volleyball tournament. Kick off the day with a parade comprised of floats for the little children and a dressed up bike parade for the older ones.
- Hire a clown or magician to entertain the children with balloon sculptures, magic and face painting.
Don't Forget...
- Nametags - they may seem geeky, but it's a lot easier than trying to remember everyone's names or doing self-introductions.
- A bullhorn if there will be organized contests and activities.
- Tubs with ice for chilling beverages.
- Coolers for storing perishable foods.
- Store meats separately from other food to protect against contamination.
- Clean up when you're done!
In Cooking for a Crowd, Peggy Trowbridge, About Guide to Home Cooking, has assembled a fabulous collection of links to recipes for large quantities.
