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Office Scavenger Hunts Ideas for Fall

Team Scavenger Hunt Ideas

Team Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Fall

As the summer vacation season winds down, many companies are getting back to heavier workloads and a faster pace. In fact, fall is one of the busiest times of year for hiring new employees. The months of September-November provide a span of time to complete interviews, hiring, and onboarding before the winter holidays begin. With this influx of new employees, fall is also a great time to host a team-building corporate scavenger hunt at your office!

In this article, we’ll share some of our top ideas for company scavenger hunts. You’ll learn suggestions for planning, potential themes, and other ways to make the most of your event. We’ll also share ideas for fun branded gifts to give as prizes!

Why Host a Company Scavenger Hunt?

Company scavenger hunts are fun and practical events that are perfect for fall 2023. Why? They allow your team to get to know your new hires through a light-hearted office event. Plus, they help reconnect current employees after the summer season of rotating vacations.

Corporate scavenger hunts also provide a nice break from the busy routine of the season, and they are a great way to reward your employees with exciting logo-branded prizes.

 

Plan a Fall Company Scavenger Hunt

Fall Office Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Your Team

Now that you know why your business should host an in-office scavenger hunt, it’s time to start brainstorming ideas for your event. Below are some of our top tips to help you get started.

  • Hide Clues in Important Locations - Use your scavenger hunt to familiarize new team members with your headquarters. Pair up new hires with established employees. The seasoned team members can lead the way in finding clues in areas like bathrooms, kitchens, supply closets, IT offices, and copy rooms.
  • Help Employees Meet - As mentioned above, your scavenger hunt teams should include a mix of new and established employees. Scavenger hunt app Scavify suggests creating teams of 3-5 people. These small teams allow people to meet other employees without “feeling like they’re lost in the crowd.” Include a leadership figure on each team, so new hires can get some face time with people they’ll need to know. 
  • Get to Know the Neighborhood: Fall is the perfect time for your 2023 outdoor company events. So why not take your corporate scavenger hunt outside? Introduce your employees to local businesses, coffee shops, parks, and more. Who knows? Your scavenger hunt might lead to more partnerships and collaborations with local businesses.
  • Make it a Costume Party - If you’re thinking of corporate party ideas for October 2023, Halloween obviously comes to mind! Consider making your scavenger hunt Halloween-themed by inviting employees to wear costumes. You can also make your clues, decorations, and prizes spooky and festive.
  • Put Fall Treats at Each Checkpoint - What else comes to mind when you think of fall events? Food! One of the best scavenger hunt ideas is to include some delicious snacks at each in-office checkpoint. Food like pies, cider, fall-themed cookies, and pumpkin-spice treats will get your employees excited about your hunt.
  • Use QR Codes - The logistics of scavenger hunts used to be complicated. But with smartphones and technology, they’re now easier than ever! Simply place a QR code at each checkpoint. Teams can scan each QR code to get their next clue or to confirm that they’ve completed each scavenger hunt task.
  • Host a Nature Scavenger Hunt - Here’s another way to use your scavenger hunt to enjoy the outdoors! Challenge your employees to take photos of different fall nature items, such as fall leaves in different colors and shapes, acorns, apples, and pumpkins, or animals like squirrels, deer, and birds. Instead of taking place on a single day, your event can span a week or more. Photo scavenger hunts can even include remote team members!
Ideas for Company Scavenger Hunts for Fall

Branded Prizes for Fall Scavenger Hunts

After a fun day of scavenger hunting, you’ll want to end your event by giving out fun prizes! By gifting logo-branded custom merch, you get to celebrate your success while also making everyone feel like part of the team.

Merchology specializes in adding your business’s logo to gifts from top brands. Here are a few ideas for custom prizes for your company scavenger hunt:

  • Embroidered Carhartt Carhartt Brown Watch Cap 2.0 - Your employees will be ready for brisk weather with this versatile beanie from Carhartt. It’s available in multiple colors, and we add your logo in high-quality embroidery.
  • Custom Econscious Olive 6.8 oz Hemp Market Tote - Everyone needs a sturdy tote bag to take to the farmer’s market, to the library, or on other errands. Made from sustainable hemp, this bag is available in several fall-friendly neutral colors. Your logo is embroidered on the front of the bag.
  • Branded Feat Unisex Cayenne BlanketBlend Hoodie - Slipping into your favorite hoodie may be the happiest part of the fall season! This luxurious sweatshirt is ultra-soft and available in multiple colors and patterns. We embroider your logo on the left chest or left sleeve.
Custom Carhartt Carhartt Brown Watch Cap 2.0 Corporate Econscious Olive 6.8 oz Hemp Market Tote Corporate Feat Unisex Cayenne BlanketBlend Hoodie

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Company scavenger hunts are one of the best ideas for your 2023 corporate party! Contact us today, and we can help you find the perfect fall-themed custom gifts for your scavenger hunt prizes.