Celebrate National Family Day at Dave & Buster's with a STEAM-Powered Relay Race!

Looking for a fun, competitive, and educational way to spend time with your family? This National Family Day, Dave & Buster’s is taking family entertainment to the next level with its first-ever Family Relay Race STEAM Competitions! This unique event, hosted at select Dave & Buster’s locations, is not just about having a blast—though that’s guaranteed—but also about promoting teamwork, problem-solving, and learning in a fun, arcade-style setting.

The Ultimate Family Experience: Fun Meets Learning

At Dave & Buster’s, we’ve transformed the traditional family outing by blending fun with education. As part of our new initiative, we’re introducing STEAM-accredited curriculum-based field trips, which offer students and teachers a hands-on, standards-based learning experience. Now, we're bringing that same commitment to educational fun to National Family Day. This ticketed event promises a day of family bonding, healthy competition, and exciting activities that are both entertaining and enriching.

What’s Included in the Family Relay Race Event?

For just $10 to $15 per ticket (plus tax and gratuity), your family can participate in this incredible event. Here’s what your ticket includes:

• Power Cards for arcade games
• Family Relay Race entry
• Team-Building Activities designed to foster collaboration and friendly competition
• Swag and giveaways
• Prizes and Medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners
• A Closing Ceremony that celebrates every family’s effort with certificates and awards!

This isn’t just any arcade day—it’s an unforgettable experience full of learning, laughter, and togetherness.

Event Schedule: A Day of Fun on September 22, 2024

• 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM: Check-In
  Families will arrive at their reserved, private or semi-private event space to check in for the day’s activities.
• 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM: Kickoff
  A Dave & Buster’s Referee will lead a quick introduction and set the stage for the upcoming relay race, explaining the rules, expectations, and setting the tone for a day of excitement and camaraderie.
• 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Family Relay Race
  The heart of the event! Families will compete in a series of arcade games in a relay race format. Each leg of the race will feature a unique challenge, designed to test speed, precision, coordination, and teamwork.
• 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Closing Ceremonies
  As the event wraps up, participants will gather for the Closing Ceremonies, where medals, certificates, and prizes will be awarded to the top teams. It’s a great way to celebrate everyone’s hard work and ensure that everyone leaves with smiles and memories.

The Family Relay Race: A Breakdown of the Action

The Family Relay Race is the highlight of the event, bringing together families in a team-building challenge that’s both competitive and fun. Here’s how it works:

1. LEG 1 - The Quick Dash
   Each team’s first player will tackle quick-reflex arcade games like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, or modern equivalents. These fast-paced games will set the tone for the race and get the adrenaline pumping.
2. LEG 2 - Precision Challenge
   Next up, the second player must conquer precision-based games like racing simulators, such as Mario Kart or motorbike races. The key here is sharp focus and accuracy.
3. LEG 3 - Coordination Conundrum
   The third leg involves hand-eye coordination challenges with games like Skee-ball, basketball, and Whack-a-Mole. Success depends on timing and coordination.
4. LEG 4 - The Final Sprint
   For the final leg, families will tackle full-body arcade games like Dance Dance Revolution, Hatchet Hero, or Kung Fu Panda. The first team to finish all four challenges and cross the finish line wins!

Throughout the race, there will be an educational twist, with each station incorporating fun facts or trivia about video games, technology, or even Dave & Buster’s history.

Why National Family Day at Dave & Buster’s?

Dave & Buster’s is committed to creating educational opportunities in non-traditional spaces, because we believe learning can happen anywhere—even in an arcade! With our newly accredited STEAM programs, we’ve been vetted and earned recognition from STEM.org Trustmark. These programs combine the thrill of games with hands-on educational experiences that students and families can enjoy together.

The Family Relay Race format encourages teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and friendly competition—all within an engaging, supportive environment. And with expert referees guiding the day’s activities, your family can enjoy a seamless and rewarding experience.

Don’t Miss Out!

Celebrate National Family Day with us at Dave & Buster’s and make lasting memories with your family while learning something new. Grab your tickets now and get ready for an exciting day of arcade action, learning, and fun!