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Started 3 years ago by gobluegirl
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gobluegirl
northeast suburbs
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Here's the deal: My family (Mom, Dad, 2 sisters ages 23 and 20), and BF's family (Mom, Dad, brother is 24, and sister is 19) are meeting up the Saturday after Christmas for the whole day (10am to 5 pm).
I am in charge of coming up with an activity and place to eat. Last time we all met up we went to Banana Bean for brunch. It was amazing, but Im looking for somewhere different and that can accomodate 10 of us
So I am soliciting CU for help:
Activity ideas so far--
1. bowling
2. andy warhol exhibit
Food ideas--
1. north market
2. Happy greek

Posted 3 years ago #
chrisgillespie
Short North/Victorian Village
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My family likes to play games. Team games or get to know you games can be a lot of fun, and if both sides of the family don't know each other well, it sparks conversation and laughter, and fills in the lulls. Some of our favs are Dirty Minds, Trivial Pursuit (teams so no one feels 'dumb'), Battle of the Sexes. Thanksgiving, we played Match Mate (sorta like the newlywed game) - it's for couples only -- and could be TMI for your parents, depending on your relationship with them. The games I listed are all playable by hearing impaired. My dad is deaf, and a surprising number of games don't work well for that. However, he can read the questions from the cards on these, and all have individual responses or concensus rather than lots of shouting out.
Serving drinks that appeal to everyone can break the ice well, too. We serve beer, wine, something fruity, and lots of snacks :)
My family is also going to a turkey shoot (surprisingly fun - you shoot a target, not a turkey, with shot, and the the target with the hole closest to the center wins --- you don't have to be the best shot, you just have to get lucky with one of the pellets). It's an annual event for us, and is a fundraiser where we go.

Posted 3 years ago #
Ndcent
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I had a really fun time with some family making egg rolls once.
Strange I know.

Posted 3 years ago #
Anne
King Lincoln
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Franklin Park Conservatory then Jeni's. yum. North Market is fun too.

Posted 3 years ago #
Cyclist
Peach District (State of Mind)
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OSU ICE RINK. Cheap and fun, but odd hours. Good for most ages.
Franklin Park. Educational and affordable, plus its a welcome relief from the winter weather with palm trees, and tropical birds! Good for all ages.
I went to the zoo once in late December when it was pleasant out. The lack of people really brought the animals out. The Zoo's a little steep at $10 a person plus a long drive if you don't live in the NW.
Top of the Rhodes tower is always free and a great time. Great for out-of-towners to see the city plus the state capitol provides free tours on the hour I think. Educational and civic.

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