I Surveyed My Friends' Event Preferences - Part 2

Introduction

In Part One of surveying my friends’ event preferences I focused on event pricing, size, and timing. This part will focus on the kinds of events that they would be interested in attending.

My main takeaway is that most people are open to all types of events. They may not actually RSVP to them, but in theory they are not opposed. You should plan and invite and let people choose to come or not. People come to events to have fun so as long as you explain what the event is someone can assess whether or not they think they will have fun.

Crafting Events

Are you interested in crafting events?

What kind of craft events would you be interested in?

Reflection

• Other:
  • crochet/knitting/just co-crafting everyone brings their own project
  • Pottery/clay
  • mosaics

Watching Events

Would you be interested in watch party events?

What kind of watch party events would you be interested in?

Reflection

• Movies/shows would be voted on by the attendees ahead of time most likely
• I was surprised that so many people were interested in watch party events to be quite honest

Cooking Events

Would you be interested in cooking-based events?

What kind of cooking-based events would you be interested in?

Reflections

• For people with dietary restrictions and who don’t like to cook it makes sense why these events wouldn’t be as fun
• These events give attendees the opportunity to potentially learn a new skill

Eating Events

Would you be interested in eating-based events?

What kind of eating-based events would you be interested in?

Reflections

• You get a meal with other people so makes sense why I lot of people said Yes to this type of event
• Other:
  • Happy hours
  • Trivia (at a bar/restaurant)

Gaming Events

Would you be interested in game nights?

What kind of game nights would you be interested in?

Reflections

• Video Games = LAN Party/Split Screen
• Card Games = Poker, Uno, etc.
• Party Games = Charades, Werewolf, etc.
• I thought video games would be more niche but a decent amount of people chose it, friends are nerds

Miscellaneous

Would you be interested in any of the following miscellaneous event concepts?

Reflections

• Item Exchange = Book/Clothes/Plant/Games
• Other:
  • Hiking
  • Disc Golf
  • Some kind of outdoor group activities
• Silent Book Club