When people show up to an event, they are expecting to be entertained. Whether you have a fantastic lineup of speakers, interesting activations, or mimes and jugglers making the rounds, having a fun event is one of the most important things to keep your organization front of mind. People generally remember the first, and last impression the most, so it’s important that you kick your event off with a bang. Here are some fun ideas brought to you by dumpster rental Pomona, one of Southern California’s top dumpster rental and waste management providers. They really know how to throw a party!
Include Art Installations
Art Installations are one of the most common event stunts, and there’s little wonder why. Art installations are engaging, interesting, and photo-worthy. Having your event shared on social media provides untold amount of visibility and marketing for your sponsors and your organization, so having an art installation that “wows” or provokes thought is always a smart move. Try reaching out to local art organizations to see if they would like to participate in your event.
Welcome Videos
Few things grab attention more readily than the dimming of the lights in a movie theatre. Starting your event off with a welcome video is a great way to grab the attention of all your attendees and to widely communicate a message. This is an opportunity for your organization to be fun and creative, so let your imagination run wild as you build out your video. It doesn’t have to be long or complicated either, so don’t let that get in the way of your creativity.
Confetti
Starting your event off with a big blast of confetti will surely make a memory for your guests. When’s the last time you heard someone complain about there being too much confetti at an event?
Fog
Depending on the tone of your event, adding some fog machines could be a spooky, or mysterious way to introduce your guests. It’s definitely a fun idea, so if you think it would be well received by your guests, why not go for it?
Passwords and Riddles
One way to instantly make your event feel more exclusive is to require a password or an answer to a riddle upon arrival. Before the event, you can send out clues or the answer on your invitations to spur intrigue and excitement. Come time for the event, those in the know will feel much cooler that they knew how to get inside, and those that need to guess will feel proud of themselves once they finally get inside. It’s a win-win!
Holding Rooms
This is a tactic often used by theme parks: they usher guests into a room before the actual ride where they can show them videos and introduce them to the tone of the ride. You can do the same thing for your event and give your guests pertinent information or play them a short video to get them excited.
These are just a few ideas for how you can make your next event’s first impression one to remember. Feel free to send us any other creative ideas you have!