Vacations should be fun! Why is it a vacation if I am not having fun? So I am sure you want to have fun too! Most importantly, it is more fun if I have tasty meals to enjoy! 😉

There are many games for beaches, parties, and events. Now, you can stop racking your brain on what to do to have maximum fun with those close to you. Moreover, while having fun, you can enjoy your peppered chicken, jollof rice, fried rice, buns, puff-puff, and many more.

We bring you these exhilarating activities and games you can engage in with friends and family when you head out for that picnic, get-together, end-of-the-year party, bridal shower, bachelors’ night, girls’ night out, company bonding session, Christmas celebrations, Ramadan celebrations, Easter celebrations, New Years, Family day out, and lots more.

People love the beach for several reasons, and they list it among the places they should visit during the festive periods when planning to hang out with loved ones. However, the beach is a relaxing space with a super soothing ambiance. It is one to sit back, soak up the sun, and watch the ocean’s waves roll in with your mood elevated as the cool ocean breeze helps you combat disturbing thoughts.

The salty air (which holds a host of negative ions) boosts your serotonin levels and makes you happier for longer. Such a vast land area also allows for many games and other exciting activities. Moreover, it is also an excellent place to meet new people, makes new friends, and produce quality business connections.

EXCITING AND FUN GAMES FOR BEACH, PARTIES, EVENTS

Hot seasons are typically when beach visits are at their peak. Beaches this season are armed with cold lemonade and the vast ocean to chase away the dampness. Certainly, the beach can be the ideal hangout spot for anyone and everyone.

Speaking of hot seasons, please note that extreme exposure to the sun can be harmful to your skin, so it’s essential to know the proper steps to take to maintain great skin before and after any beach trip.

Should you take your children along with you to the beach? 

Definitely! 

Children should be free to have as much fun as needed, especially in an environment with a large playground where they could learn a lot! For them, it is a natural laboratory, and they could try new different consistencies like wet or dry sand and some light, safe games with the adults. Children love the beach, and why shouldn’t they? 

However, you must first know the best beaches around you as you select between the private & public beaches. Then figure out which has the best atmosphere for children.

To truly experience the essence of this natural gift, you have to try out some of these activities, which we have also broken down below:

GAMES TO PLAY DURING BEACH HANGOUTS

VOLLEY BALL

What is some beach sand surrounded by water, with people on it, if not for a volleyball game? Although not all beaches provide a volleyball net, a couple of beaches do, so make sure to take that ball with you.

Whether in a small or large group, what matters most is that you all have a good time. It’s also pretty simple to play; make sure there’s an even number of players on each side of the net.

The game is played by two teams of six players each, although you could have slightly more or less, depending on the size of people available to play the game. The players must bat a ball with their hands back and forth over the net to ensure it touches down on the opposing team’s part of the playing area. If one of the teams succeeds in doing this, then a player from the other team has to bat the ball up toward another team member to prevent the ball from touching the ground. That player could then volley the ball straight across the net if it’s convenient or bat it to a third player to then volley the ball across the net.

Always remember that a team is only allowed a maximum of three touches of the ball. Volleyball is a game that requires you to be quick with your hands and feet.

RACE ON SAND

Are you thinking of an activity that will make your beach outing much more fun? How about a sand race?
We all know how tough it is to run on sand, so it’s an excellent game to try, especially if you will be going to the beach as a group. Maybe in the company of colleagues, friends, or with family. You can group the teams into 2-4 groups, with a minimum of one and a maximum of four members per team.

Although, It can be a sprint race where each team runs a marked distance of 100 m side by side, and the first runner to reach the end of the marked distance is declared the winner.

The race could also be a baton race, which is good when there is more than one person on each team. You can use a stick as a baton. And instead of one team member running the full 100m, the distance can be divided between both team members, and each would run 50m. The first team member would begin the race with the baton in hand and run in a straight line to meet the second teammate standing at the end of the first 50m. He or she would then hand over the baton, which the second team member would collect and run to finish the race with the baton in hand. You can then award the winners gifts to increase the fun and competition.

PLAY A BOARD GAME

If you are big on cognitive skills such as decision-making, strategic thinking, problem-solving, etc., board games are for you! It increases brain function. In addition, playing stimulates some parts of the brain responsible for forming memory and complex thought processes for all ages. So if you are still wondering what activity to include in your list of beach activities, a board game is one good activity you should consider for your games for beaches, parties, events, etc.

There is a wide range of board games to choose from, with the popular ones being Chess, Monopoly, Scrabble, and Checkers. All these games have different kinds of rules, and all four games can be played if you have a large company. 

THROW A FRISBEE

If volley balling is not an option, you can try frisbeeing. A frisbee is a type of plastic concave disk used in catching games. It is sailed between two or more players and spun with a slight wrist movement.

Divide the players into two even teams of at least four players each, which may be difficult to achieve while playing the game because the standard minimum number of players in each team for a frisbee game is six.
You can toss the frisbee by bringing it to the chest, holding it with your pointer finger along the edge, and your thumb on top. Standing with the foot on the side you are throwing forward(right with the right, left with left). Also, move your arm forward, release the frisbee, and flick your wrist. If you are new to the game, before the game starts, make sure to practice until you get good at throwing. Play catch with a friend or try hitting a target.

A frisbee game is like soccer, with an endpoint for each team. If a team holding the frisbee tosses it toward the other team’s endpoint with no one to stop it, the team who tossed the frisbee scores a point. Although you cannot move around during the game when throwing the frisbee, you must pass if you want to go anywhere. Moreover, you can only hold the frisbee for 10 seconds. The other team gets possession when a pass is not completed or goes out of bounds.

No physical contact is allowed, and if a foul disrupts possession, the other team gets the frisbee. The game continues until a team reaches 17 points and is declared the winner. It is usually in two halves, with 15 to 20 minutes being the standard time to play one half.

BEACH TREASURE HUNT

A scavenger hunt on the beach is a good idea, especially for a large group of people. It can be played with 5-8 friends, colleagues, family, or people you meet on the beach and are ready to play the game. although, Treasure hunt is another type of scavenger hunt where clues to the treasure(s) are hidden all over the beach. The participants all search for those clues, the one who finds the treasure is the winner.

Another scavenger hunt type involves scattering objects around the beach and providing each participant with a list of those treasures. The participant who finds the majority of the items on the list wins. We highly recommend the scavenger hunt as one of the best games for beaches, parties, events, etc.

TUG OF WAR

Looking for games for beaches, parties, events? The “Tug Of War” is one super fun game you need to inculcate in your hangouts. You’ll never regret it! 😉

It is the best game to foster team building amongst your group, especially among colleagues. Tug of war is played by two teams, with 3 participants being the minimum on each team, but it is more fun when there are more participants.

However, to play Tug of War, make sure the teams are evenly divided. Mark a straight line with both teams at the other end of the line, about 3-4 steps away from the line. Each team will try to pull the other to the marked line using a rope held at both ends of the line by both teams. The team that is pulled over the line loses.

EVENTS YOU SHOULD ENGAGE IN AT THE BEACH

BUILD SAND CASTLES

Beaches are the perfect places to shed your adult shirts and indulge in a little fun with water and sand. No one will call you silly because you are at the beach. Kids love to build sand castles, and as a parent, it can be a bonding moment between yourself and your kids. Also, If you are in a group, it could become a game or a competition to see who builds the best sand castles.

Now that you’ve seen some fun games you can play at the beach, how about we look at other events you can have at the beach?

HAVE A WEDDING

While this is not a light activity, it’s definitely one of the best activities among others that can take place on the beach. Beach weddings are fun one just has to pick the perfect location and then it becomes the perfect wedding setting with fire pictures.

PAINT AND SIP

What better time to channel your inner Picasso while sipping coconut water or whatever drink you prefer than at the beach?

All you’ll need are some paintbrushes, Gesso, Easel, Apron, a Palette knife, Scraping tools (like a sponge or toothpick), Masking tape, Acrylic mediums, a Pencil or charcoal. The beautiful sand and ocean can be the muse, and the sound of laughter can be the inspiration.

PICNIC

How wonderful it is to be at a picnic with the ocean breeze caressing your skin. And also surrounded by good company, enjoying the cool ocean breeze, and snacking on the various goodies in the picnic basket.

You can switch things up by having a themed picnic and make things interesting. At a picnic, you can play truth or dare, in which people are forced to reveal something no one knows or are dared to do something no one wants to do. Some other games are red light, green light, and hide and seek.

BONFIRE PARTY

What’s a beach party without a bonfire, especially at night? And if you think the beach is fun during the day, wait for the sun to set. It’s a different kind of beauty and the perfect place to host a bonfire party with friends and family and share stories.

OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES YOU SHOULD GET ON AT THAT BEACH OUTING

Some other calming activities you can engage in include:

SEND A MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE

We all loved movies where a strange bottle would wash up to shore, unveil and reveal secrets kept for years. This activity can be done solo or with friends. However, since we do not want to mess up the waterbodies with bottles, we can all put whatever message we would send in one. Personally, your message can contain a wish, vision, or plan. This activity is a great bonding moment for couples especially.

COLLECT SEA SHELLS 

The beach is full of lovely and unique seashells, and seashell is something kids love to have. When you collect a seashell over the years, you can use it to create a beautiful art piece. You can pick up seashells and paint if you are in a group, such as with family or friends. It brings out creativity and skills; don’t be afraid to throw in a little competition. It adds to the fun.

WRITE ON SANDS

While this might seem very basic may I remind you that the whole point of being at the beach is to keep seriousness aside and focus on being as happy as you can be. You can draw and be artistic about it, write the name of that annoying person, boss, or colleague giving you stress, or just write a wish and leave it there. It can be a short letter, it can be anything you want!

EAT SEAFOOD  

There are so many health benefits to eating seafood. It is highly nutritious and expensive, especially in these parts. Although it doesn’t hurt to have fun at the beach, remember to bring some wine. Examples of good seafood delicacies to try are lobster, Fish fry, Shrimp cocktail, and crab cakes.

MEDITATE 

The beach is the best place to meditate, depending on the location. You should be aware that to enjoy meditation, you must choose a beach location that is very quiet or a day that is guaranteed to have only a few people visiting the beach.

People go to the beach to meet new people, and I imagine how annoying it will be for a stranger to walk up to you to start a conversation while trying to meditate.   

CLOUD WATCH 

This is more fun with a lover and your child, but it may be better alone. Either way, it’s amazing just looking up at the sky, watching the clouds float like tiny cotton while listening to the rhythm of the ocean waves in the background.
It is also quite interesting to make out the shapes of several faces, objects & things from the shape of a cloud.

READ A BOOK

Some people may look at you strangely because the traditional idea of going to the beach is to have fun. However, no one should tell you where you should read if you are a book lover.
It’s all up to you if you ask me, so pick the right book, arm yourself with the right snack, and take yourself to the beach!

SURF 

Being at the beach is the best time to learn how to surf and the best time for professionals to ride the wave. For beaches that are good for surfing, there are often rental shops for surfboards, which is the best option if you are a beginner. On the other hand, it is best if you have a coach or experienced surfer to guide you and avoid accidents.

GO FISHING

This depends entirely on the rules governing the beach and what you are permitted to do, but fishing is a good beach activity.

MEET NEW PEOPLE 

The beach is an excellent location to meet and connect with new people, especially when a beach party is happening. All you have to do is to start a conversation and enjoy beautiful discussions with new people.

JUST RELAX

A relaxing weekend at the beach is well deserved, especially after a very Stressful week. All you have to do is take along your beach umbrella and mat and lay down, people watch and enjoy your weekend at the beach.

FLY A KITE 

Kids love kites. It’s like their own mini aircraft crafted by their hands, and what they love to do other than create it is flying it. So an activity you can engage in at the beach, especially with kids, is kite making and ensuring that they fly it. The weather at the beach is perfect for flying a kite, and it is a beautiful way of bonding with your kids.

SAND ANGELS 

Can angels only be created in the snow? Angels can be made everywhere, and beach sand is the perfect sand to create a sand angel. It is fun and something your kids will want to try.

BURY A FRIEND 

While they’re alive and their Nostrils can breathe air, Thank you very much. This is a beachgoer tradition, and It’s fun digging up a lot of sand and burying someone in it. You can try creatively building objects on the bodies and be careful to dig within the stated limits

MAKE A SUNDIAL

This is a technique our ancestors used to tell time. It’s a fun experiment to try out. All you need is a piece of paper and a stick. Make a hole in the middle of the paper using the stick and place the stick in the middle. The location where the stick casts a shadow will be marked 12, which will be repeated for all numbers as the shadow moves across the paper.

WATCH THE SUNSET 

To see the sun go down at the beach is just the most beautiful and calming scene. Some say it is therapeutic.

BUILD A SANDMAN 

As said earlier, what can snow do that sand can’t? This can be a great beach project for the kids and anyone with a creative spirit.

BEACH BARBECUE

The perfect weather necessitates the perfect hangout in the perfect location. And what could be perfect than spending time at the beach with friends and family while enjoying a sizzling hot barbecue and a good conversation?

BEACH YOGA

Yoga is a form of exercise that does wonders for the body and mind. It is therapeutic and calming. All you need is good music and the beautiful sound of ocean waves.

These activities allow you to connect with loved ones, build strong connections with coworkers, and relax after a stressful week. Not to speak of the English Christmas Carols, Yoruba Christmas songs, or Igbo ones, you could tune in during the Christmas season. However, you can sing melodious songs, dine together, and network further. Planning these activities is not a walk in the park. Therefore, you should research properly to get ideas for being the perfect host. We are gradually drawing closer to the holiday season when many beach activities will be held, so this post will be super helpful. Enjoy!