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Without further ado, here are 108 unique and creative ways you can make an impact on a cause you care about!
Plan a benefit concert with student musicians.
If you care about a cause, fundraising is always a great way to help. Forget boring
fundraisersselect a venue, recruit
your school’s musicians, and charge for each ticket! Make sure to give
yourself 3-5 months to plan, and it’s sure to be a hit!
Host a party with a twist- everyone brings a gift for a child in-need!
Everyone loves a good party! Make it even sweeter by asking each guest to bring a gift
for a
child. You can contact local nonprofits that work with resettled refugees, foster
children, and
other at-risk populations to find out what kind of items are best. Depending on the time
of year,
families may need winter coats, Christmas gifts, clothes, or food!
Rake leaves for a good cause.
When the weather cools down and the leaves start to fall, get a group of friends
together and go
door to door advertising your services! Ask people to make any donation per yard.
Host a movie night fundraiser.
Whether it’s a small group of your friends, or a larger group using an outside blow-up
screen
and projector, a movie night is a simple crowd-pleaser. Charge for tickets, and offer
popcorn,
soda, and candy for sale as well!
Organize a restaurant benefit night.
Many local restaurants are happy to organize a
night where a portion of the profits go towards a
charity! Spend some time talking to restaurants in your area to identify which ones
would like to
help. Then, spread the word to friends and family to make the event a success!
Create a social media challenge.
If you remember the ALS
Ice Bucket Challenge, you know how successful a social media
challenge can become. You can make a smaller-scale version of this in your local
community!
Find a fun (but daring) activity to challenge others to do, and start the chain!
Host a “Local Celebrity Night”
If there someone in your community that others would love to hear from? Maybe an
elected
official, the head of a company, a professor? Ask them if they’d be willing to give a
lecture or
host a Q and A. Find a venue and charge admission!
Hold a bake sale
Ask your local grocery store if they’d be willing to donate supplies for a charity bake
sale, and
better yet, if they’d allow you to set up shop outside! This may take some time, as some
cities
have regulations. But, once you find a venue, you can make a nice profit on a
well-executed
bake sale!
Create a social enterprise
Do you have an idea for a business that could create profit? Start that business and
donate a
portion of the profits to charity! This is a great way to build entrepreneurial skills
while also
making a difference!
Paint pottery for a cause
Everyone loves to spend a quaint afternoon creating an original mug or bowl!
Approach the
pottery shop and ask if they’d be willing to donate a portion of proceeds to a charity,
or ask your
friends to pay a ticket fee that will go to charity. Create something you’ll have
forever while also
making a difference!
Host a real or virtual 5k, with a theme!
5km runs are the perfect fundraiser to challenge your audience and create visibility for
your
cause. Reach out to running communities in the area or online to help you plan the best
race
routes and budget, and for some extra fun, give it a marketable, relevant theme
Put on a talent show.
As with most other activities on this list, putting on a talent show is not a one-man
job. So, make
sure you have a committee with whom you can discuss the dates, venue, and marketing. You
could choose to showcase music, dance, comedy, magic, and hold auditions for talent in
that
field. And remember, no one's stopping you from participating as well!
Host a Jeopardy-style game show.
Known to improve team-bonding as one of the most popular shows in America, Jeopardy too,
can be a fundraising opportunity. Select appropriate categories for your audience, and
advertise
your Jeopardy-style game accordingly. Once you’re ready to begin the game, add multiple
rounds, form teams, and harness your inner Jeopardy host to rake in support for your
cause!
Organize a school dance.
And no, it doesn’t have to be prom (although we’re not against that, either). A
school dance is
simply about choosing the right venue, hiring the right DJ, and setting a dress code for
your
theme. You get to exercise your creativity with the theme, which can depend on the cause
you’re advocating. And don’t worry, if nothing comes to mind you can always take polls
from
your audience!
Put on a video game tournament
Video games - the perfect, immersive yet competitive
strategy to get all age groups involved. If
your tournament is in person, book a venue that is accessible, comfortable and available
for the
duration of the event. Set the rules and prizes before the game to avoid any legal
issues. Finally,
make dynamic advertisement posters, a tournament like yours deserves the hype!
Launch a 10,000 steps challenge
This has worked time and time again, as long as we
continue to walk this method of fundraising
remains eternal. 10,000 steps keeps the competitive spirit alive while not seeming
unachievable
to your audience. Pick a step-recording app with live leaderboards and online chats to
encourage viewers and also advertise your cause. And don’t forget to set a prize for the
winners!
Put on a board game tournament
Video games aren’t everyone’s cup of tea, but board games are! Go for the classics -
Monopoly,
Scrabble or Ludo, or others like Cluedo or Twister! Alternatively, if you really feel
like it, grab a
pen and paper - add pawns, locations, a goal and rewards - and create a custom-made
board
game specific to your fundraiser!
Host any kind of sports tournament! Basketball, soccer, tennis, or more!
Worried you
won’t be able to pull off a fundraiser in time? Nothing brings people together like a
good game of sports! Book a field/court, make sure to have snacks and keep your players
hydrated and your audience entertained, and all proceeds can go to your cause!
Put on a community yard sale.
Yes, you can work towards your cause and practice the 3
R’s at the same time! If you’re
targeting a wide audience, yard sales are great fundraisers because of their versatility
in terms
of variety and price of goods. Involve your community, find a large field to set up your
yard sale,
and watch the contributions pile in.
Do a Pop-Up Thrift Store.
Particularly popular amongst students, the venue is
extremely important with pop-up thrift
stores. Choose a well-visited area, possibly near a retail hotspot, and advertise
boldly, be proud
of your cheap prizes!
Organize a Polar Plunge
Sponsors and advertising are crucial in organizing a polar
plunge, design an attractive website
and attempt to reach a wide audience. Share videos of people completing your polar
plunge,
and watch the snowball effect do its magic!
Put on a Gingerbread House Decorating Competition around Christmas.
Remember the
Gingerbread man? Awaken everyone’s childhood memories by inviting them to
showcase their gingerbread house decorating skills. Talk about a seasonally-apt
fundraiser!
Hold an auction, in-person or online
Online or not, there’s a lot of helpful auction
sites that make the task of buying and displaying
goods and interacting with bidders super easy. Remember to set realistic goals for your
fundraiser!
Create a Haunted House around Halloween.
Missed the Christmas fundraising opportunity?
No worries, Halloween is a fresh opportunity.
Break out your spooky get-up, spend sufficient time and effort on decorating your venue,
and
scare for a cause!
Put on a Costume Competition around Halloween.
Alternatively to the haunted house, give your audience more agency by asking them to
showcase their most creepy get-ups for Halloween, and watch your cause come alive!
Host an Ice-Skating Event.
Ice skating, while expensive, is a fundraiser loved by
many. No matter the cause you’re
promoting, be sure to figure out the logistics beforehand. Do you want to host a
competition, an
exhibition, an instruction event, or simply an open skate?
Organize a hike for a cause
Hiking has really picked up traction recently, and what
better way to take advantage of a trend
than to make it into a fundraiser? Make sure to stack up on supplies, especially water,
pick a
route appropriate for the age group that you’re hiking with, and have fun!
Organize an Ice Cream Party, maybe partnering with a local ice cream shop
Did you know
you could support a local business and fundraise at the same time? Whoever
your audience, preferably host the party at a park, ice cream goes great with outdoor
spaces.
Be mindful of the season and any possible food allergies, and you’re all set for an
afternoon full
of sweetness!
Put on a yoga class.
Want to achieve peace of mind and fundraise together? Sure you
can! Just find an open,
outdoor venue accessible to your audience, and hire a yoga instructor. An experienced
instructor would also help you with planning the class, like being mindful of the time
of day and
choosing a balanced set of postures.
Do a “One for One” fundraiser
It’s up to you whether you want to stick to a specific
product like books, or keep a variety of
products for your audience. Either way, your fundraiser would benefit from being
showcased in a
large, accessible space, and from good advertising!
Put on an arts and crafts class.
Invite your audience to get creative and de-stress
with an arts and crafts session! Whether it be
led by an instructor or a free art session, ensure that your creative space is stocked
with
supplies, comfortable, and friendly to all skill levels.
Make T-Shirts and sell them.
No matter your cause, with just a little bit of time and commitment, you can make your
own
t-shirts to sell. Get cheap wholesale shirts, and lots of paint, and let the creative
juices flow!
Make stickers and sell them.
For a slightly more cutesy alternative, buy sticker paper
and employ your inner artist to design
stickers for sale. This task, when done with a team, is a bonding experience while also
advancing your cause!
Host a bike ride for a good cause.
Want to promote good health and a good cause? A
bike ride is the perfect, low-budget
fundraiser for this, simply plan a route (preferably with some water stations),
advertise your
event, and welcome the bikers!
Get your artist friends together, and create an art gallery for a good cause!
Want to
showcase your talented friends’ art? Let them know how passionate you are for your
cause, and invite them to put up their art to the public. All proceeds go to your cause,
and
recognition to the artists!
Sell raffle tickets online to a unique item on your social media
This is a tricky one,
you need to procure a unique item that would catch your audience’s
attention! It could be anything from the latest iPhone to an old family heirloom, make
sure to
advertise it attractively, put the raffle tickets for sale, and congratulate your winner
on social
media.
Walk dogs for a cause.
Especially targeted towards dog lovers, gather all your walkers and head to the
nearest shelter
or neighborhood to offer your services. Consider wearing t-shirts advocating your cause
while
you do, so you can utilize the attention the dogs would attract!
Host a Babysitting Night for a good cause
While it’s restricted to an eligible
audience and requires considerable planning, babysitting night
can be a great bonding experience! Watch a movie or play games with beverages and snacks
for a night full of entertainment, and remember to take care of the babies too!
Teach a coding or robotics class for a good cause.
Know some coders that would love to share their knowledge? Be the bridge between
them and
aspiring coders or robotics enthusiasts, and organize a workshop for a small fee.
Remember to
make sure the venue is equipped with computers and anything else the class might need,
and
keep it short to keep the audience’s attention!
Put on a holiday concert with a choir or other musicians
Are you, or some of your
friends musicians, and want to showcase your talent, or just have fun?
Putting on a concert is just the fundraiser for you. The holiday season means that
people would
be looking for an event to attend, so get your microphones ready and blast away!
Host a “cooking show”.
Set up a judge panel and criteria, audition your participants, but remember to keep
the friendly
spirit of the show alive. If you’d like, spice up the competition by professionally
recording and
airing it to the community!
Make greetings cards and sell them around the holidays
Everyone loves a good card.
Think of short, easy-to-read, positive messages that you would
want to read in a greetings card, and design the covers to be eye-catching. If you want,
you can
borrow a mobile stall and go around displaying your hand-made card in your neighborhood!
Do a Spin Class Fundraiser
Reach out to your local spin instructor and book the studio
for a spin class. Keep the class size
and time short for a fun yet lucrative session. And remember, great advertisements make
great
fundraisers!
Host a Gala dinner.
Go all out with a drinks reception, dinner, and dancing! Book a venue large enough
for your
audience, and contact catering services as well as a DJ beforehand. To make it extra
fun, have
a themed, formal dress code!
Host a virtual gala
Did you know virtual galas can actually raise more funds than
traditional ones? Whether you
choose to have a murder mystery party, a virtual talent show, or a decade party (like
the Roaring
20s), make sure to livestream on a platform accessible to your audience. Remember that
audience engagement is even more important during a virtual event!
Host an UnGala
Have something unique to showcase? Host an UnGala to attract your
audience towards
something new and different, like some latest technological advancement or a rare talent
showcase. While this event would require more investment and deliberate advertisement,
it
would rake in good funding for your cause!
Put on a pie throwing contest.
Make sure to have enough pies so as not to spoil the
fun, but be mindful of the environment.
Here, venue, safety and incentive are really important. Hire a clean-up crew in advance
and get
messy!
Do a LiveStreamed Event or webinar with guests and speakers.
If you could showcase your cause within 2 hours, what elements would you include?
Keep this
in mind as you plan guest lectures, presentations, films or documentaries, and other
activities
for a webinar all about your cause!
Have a comedy night
Whether online or in-person, invite a range of performers for all
age groups - from clowns to
stand-up comedians, prop up a stage, get the snacks ready, and have a hilarious night!
Host a Trivia night
Trivia is only fun if it pertains to your audience, so choose your
trivia cards wisely, make the
space comfortable, get a projector and microphone to make it official, remind your
audience of
the amazing prizes they could win, and maybe throw in some trivia about your cause in
there!
Shave your heads for pledges.
Ready to make a long-term commitment to your cause?
Invite others to join you and shave
away! Bonus points if you donate the hair afterwards.
Find a host for a dinner party.
Put on your planner hat and help your host plan the
meal and some entertainment for the night!
Make sure to be mindful of possible food allergies and cater to your audience’s
preferences.
Put on a virtual conference for a cause.
Make a list of speakers that advocate for or are experts in the cause you’re
interested in, and
contact them well before the event. Advertise on all platforms, and keep the conference
short so
as to get your message across clearly!
Put on a ‘paint and sip’
If you’ve ever been in the dilemma of not wanting to skip out
on wine night, but really wanting to
paint something, you would understand the motive behind a ‘paint and sip’. There’s an
element
of uniqueness to this fundraiser because most people are not aware that painting in a
relaxed
and comfortable environment makes it much better. So fill your glasses, and here’s to
good art
and mental health!
Get a cooking expert to put on a cooking class
Who doesn’t want to learn how to cook
delicious meals for themselves? Help your audience out
by contacting a chef or expert in the field and asking them to teach a number of
practical and
elaborate, sweet and savory dishes, for a wholesome, yummy, and useful afternoon!
Have an artist put on an art class.
Find a venue that can accommodate the class, contact an artist willing to donate
their time and
skills to the event, promote the fundraiser and collect the proceeds! You can choose to
focus on
a specific kind or medium of art, in consultation with the artist, or leave it open for
your
audience
Host a pool party.
Pool parties are all the rage these days, especially amongst a
younger audience. So book a
pool, ensure the presence of life guards, arrange for refreshments, organize
entertaining
games, and enjoy full-attendance!
Put on a food truck event
Choose a variety of food trucks with different cuisines to
attract your audience, find an area
large enough to accommodate all of them, and let the aroma guide your audience!
Remember,
while advertising food, the best way is to add visuals, no one can resist a
scrumptious-looking
meal!
Put on a bingo night
Bingo night is a classic, and needs to be done right even as a
fundraiser. The snacks need to be
in good supply, the prizes attractive, and the host entertaining. Ideally, pick a bingo
veteran to be
the host and watch the competition get hot!
Host a “Casino Night” poker tournament.
Book a poker room with all the equipment
needed and adorn the ambience with gold and glitter
to run with the “Casino Night” theme. For extra fun, ask your audience to dress up like
they’re
walking into Bellagio!
Have a football tailgate.
Sports brings people together, and there’s no better way to
capitalize on pre-game hype than to
hold a fundraiser! Before anything else, invest in foldable chairs and tables, you won’t
regret it,
then procure spirit wear - t-shirts, flags, logos - and finally, the grill for good
food.
Start a fantasy football team.
Leading a fantasy football team is no easy task, you need to join a good league,
draft a good
team for the season, participate in weekly matches, and manage team dynamics. If your
team
does well though, so does your cause
Put on a carnival or fair!
When planning a carnival, the world is your oyster -
construct your dream carnival date and
bring it to life with rides, games, and food. Collaborate with other volunteers to help
manage
your carnival and plan for logistics like parking, security, and waste management,
mindfully.
Host a dunk tank at a carnival or fair.
If not an entire carnival, host the ultimate carnival stall - the dunk tank! Invest
in borrowing a
tank and setting up instructions with an age limit. Remember, the most important thing
is to be
safe and have fun!
Host any booth at a carnival or fair.
Of course, you can choose to host any other
booth at a carnival, be it games, food, souvenirs,
or other ones like a kissing booth (again, be mindful of the audience!). Advertise in
person, have
prizes, and show your audience why your stall is the best!
Do a Museum night!
If you haven’t yet, visit the museum at night, and share the
experience with your audience!
Choose a museum that would be interesting for your audience, get permission from the
museum for your group visit, and preferably, a guide to show you around. Reiterate the
museum’s rules, be safe, and transport yourself to a different world!
Do a Zoo night!
Is your cause related to animals? Pay a visit to your nearest zoo!
Arrange a big bus for extra
team bonding on the ride, and request a zoo guide to show you around. Remember to carry
refreshments and not feed the animals!
Have a murder mystery dinner
Be honest, we’ve all either been at or wanted to be at
one of these at least once in our lives.
Luckily for us, businesses are now selling entire murder mystery packages, with a
mystery plot,
characters, instructions for the host, and teaser videos. Simply purchase one of these
kits, and
solve a murder and a cause at the same time!
Do a corn-hole tournament
Corn-hole can get really competitive, so the first thing to
do is clarify the rules. Other essentials
include corhole boards, bean bags, multiple courts and seating for the audience. Charge
an
entry fee and give prizes to the winners!
Organize a scavenger hunt
No matter the age range you’re working with, scavenger hunts
can be designed to be fun for all!
Riddles make for great hunters, so go all out planning the clues and props according to
your
hunt’s theme. Make sure you don’t lead people into dangerous places, and reward the team
that
solves the hunt first!
Put on a ping-pong tournament
Set up several ping-pong tables, with paddles, balls,
and nets for both individual players and
teams. For the audience, have seating and refreshments. Advertise your event
enthusiastically,
recruit all the ping-pong fanatics for your cause!
Put on a volleyball tournament
Want to support your favorite sport and your cause? You
sure can! The equipment can make all
the difference in volleyball, so make sure to procure a good, preferably outdoor court,
net and
ball. As always, refreshments, sportsmanship, and super loud cheering are a must!
Put on a basketball tournament
Give the NBA a run for its money with your basketball
tournament fundraiser! Register the
teams and set up the matches prior, and make sure the court is in the best condition for
the
tournament. Hype up your audi
Put on an adventure race!
Plan a route that is safe yet challenging for your audience,
set up safety protocols, recruit
volunteers and proudly promote your event!
Do an amazing race challenge
Depending on your city, you must make a list of popular
spots to include in the challenge, with a
mix of food joints, tourist attractions, and smaller shops. Also don’t forget to recruit
sponsors for
your participants to race through the challenge!
Host a bowl-a-thon.
Bowling is fun! So much so, that you must reserve your bowling
venue in advance, set a
fundraising goal as you recruit participants, and have them battle for the title of
bowling master!
Host a swim-a-thon.
Want to host a summer-themed fundraising event? Swim-a-thons only need a pool, some
swimmers, rules, and an audience!
Get artists to donate to an art gallery fundraiser
Reach out to various artists with
the purpose of your fundraiser, the cause you’re advocating for,
benefits of participation like exposure, and incentive like free tickets to the gallery,
and you have
yourself an art gallery fundraiser!
Do a holiday cookie swap or decorating contest.
Craving cookies during the holidays? Host a cookie swap or decorating contest! Ask
your
participants to each bring a packaged and labeled set of home-made cookies, swap them,
and
additionally, decorate each other’s cookies, before taking them home and sharing their
feedback
and encouragement with each other!
Put up a photo booth.
Everyone loves photo booths, and what better way to utilize the
trend than to fundraise?
Strategically set up your booth where foot traffic is high, keep props for your audience
to take
goofy photos, and take a few trial shots yourself to make sure the photos are printed in
the best
quality!
Launch a campaign to ask local businesses for donations.
Seek help from local
businesses, working for causes much like yours. Advocacy and judicious
use of social media are crucial to campaign for donations. Welcome help in all forms -
resources, funds, or services!
Have a grownup field day.
Do you also dislike the phrase ‘all work and no play’?
Grownup field days are the perfect way to
break the monotony of adult life and reconnect with our inner children in a spacious
venue, with
various games, teams, equipment and prizes!
Host a film or documentary screening.
The holy triad for film screening is: venue, movie selection, and refreshments. Pro
tip, try to
match your venue and type of screening with the movie you’ve chosen. For example, if
you’re
going retro try to procure the traditional film projectors with a cloth screen for a
vintage feel, or if
you’re going for a rom-com consider a drive-in screening.
Donate your hobby campaign.
Everyone has a skill to teach, be the one to bring a host of unique hobbies to the
people!
Decorate your venue attractively, arrange for any equipment your instructors might need,
have
the snacks ready for impromptu breaks, and watch an event full of learning and fun!
Host a pet day!
Invite all pet owners to share their little joys with the community! Pet day can be a
great
opportunity for advocacy, just stock up on refreshments, have an open venue for the
pets, and
make sure all your attendees are comfortable!
Do an envelope fundraiser.
Envelopes don’t always have to enclose letters! Depending on your fundraising goal,
set a
timeline to appeal to your list of donors, and track your progress. Remember, since
they’re the
medium of the fundraiser, make your envelopes attractive, with a picture to represent
your
cause, your organization’s logo, and a catchy slogan!
Do a geocaching fundraiser.
If you’re the self-proclaimed navigator on every trip,
geocaching is the fundraiser for you! Hide
the caches in strategic places, with GPS coordinates and clues for the participants,
collect an
entry fee and have fun watching them solve the puzzle!
Have an Olympic Games event!
Did you know that sports like dressage, rhythmic
gymnastics, and synchronized swimming are
also Olympic sports? Spread the Olympic spirit with your community by hosting a mix of
both
well-known sports and those like synchronized swimming to enthrall your audience.
Collect your
entry fee and follow up for feedback!
Spare change fundraiser
Everyone’s got spare change, but no one wants to give it up!
Practice your persuasive skills and
see how many funds you can raise!
Have a pet parade!
Get a band, a venue, and lots of confetti, and invite all pet
owners in your community because
pets deserve all the love and appreciation!
Have a Battle of the Bands fundraiser.
You need to have in place a good sound system, stage and instruments to do justice
to this one.
Advertise to your audience, make sure they’re comfortably seated and refreshments are
served,
and watch how well music and competition go together!
Set up a guessing game booth.
The guessing game cards must be designed with your
audience in mind, try to include facts all
age groups would know about, make your booth bold and bright, and start guessing!
Put up a spinning wheel booth.
Booths are most effective at fairs or high school/university events, so design a
spinning wheel
specially for your young audience. Throw in attractive prizes and don’t rig the wheel!
Have a Clothes Clean-Out sale.
Find the clothes you no longer need, display them
attractively, have a clear price and payment
system in place, and let your customers know the cause they’re supporting by buying from
you!
Have a lip sync contest.
Lip syncing is no small skill, invite your audience to test
their metal and win the grand title. Don’t
forget to share clips from the competition to further advocate your cause!
Do a $20 Turn Around.
A $20 turn around fundraiser depends entirely on the
resourcefulness of its participants. Choose
the volunteers you would like to invest in, and encourage them to get creative within
the time
limit. As long as everyone sticks to the rules, you’re bound to collect a lot of profit!
Do a Coffee Run Campaign.
Partner with a coffee shop, and you’d be supporting a local business along with your
cause.
Decide whether you’d be collecting the donations with each coffee cup using a phone app
like
Venmo or setting up a website, and let the caffeine speak for itself!
Auction off a high-value item
Find and verify your high-value item first - it could be
a family heirloom, a rare stone you found,
or anything else of historical or economical value. Use auction sites to organize the
auction and
inform your audience of the cause you stand for.
Host a super fun themed party! Theme is up to you!
Don’t you just love themes? We’re
sure your audience would also agree! So pick your favorite
theme, decorate your venue, encourage a dress code, and watch the entry tickets sell
out!
Have a dog wash in the summer.
Purchase shampoos and soaps for the dogs, secure a
steady water supply, pick a large outdoor
venue and earn gratitude from all dog owners in the area!
Have a backyard barbecue party.
Ensure that the barbecue is running and hot before your guests come in, decorate the
backyard,
serve cool, refreshing drinks, with fun games for entertainment, and capitalize on the
backyard
barbecue nostalgia!
Do the classic car wash fundraiser
Go classic by offering car washing services at a
pre-booked garage, with rented cleaning
supplies, fast service, and a smile!
Have a dance off.
Do you believe anyone can dance? Let your audience surprise you by
setting up a judge panel,
a stage with dramatic lighting, and a good sound system.
Sell wrapping paper during Christmas.
Wrapping paper is as much a Christmas essential
as the tree, so make sure to discount your
prizes this festive season!
Wrap gifts for donations during Christmas.
Gifts don’t have to be fancy, procure any
supplies you can get - warm blankets, books, toys -
and wrap them up with stickers to advocate for your cause!
Sell tulips around Mother’s Day.
Simply buy a bunch of flowers and wrap them up with
love. Additionally, make a board
displaying all the different tulip colors and what they symbolize, for all the people
gifting their
mothers.
Have a rubber duck race.
Who says rubber ducks are only for kids? Buy your ducks in
bulk, number and assign them to
your contestants, secure a waterway for the event (maybe buy a shotgun to announce the
race’s beginning), and award the winners!
Host a Cultural Event or Cultural Cuisine event.
Invite participants to display their
unique cultures: perform dances, set-up food stalls, teach
culture-specific skills, etc., make sure they have any equipment and the space they
need, and
advertise your event.
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