Fall was made for getting outside.

Cooler weather, changing leaves, seasonal food and that unmistakable fall atmosphere make it one of our favorite times of year for corporate events at Forest Lodge.

And your fall outing doesn't have to be just another company picnic.

With 40+ acres of indoor and outdoor space tucked into the forests of Warren, NJ, Forest Lodge gives companies the freedom to create an entire experience around the season. Since 1933, we've helped bring events of all shapes and sizes to life, and some of the most memorable start with a great theme.

From your own private Oktoberfest to a company-wide sports festival, here are eight fall corporate event themes we'd love to help you bring to life.

1. Your Own Private Oktoberfest

We know a thing or two about Oktoberfest.

Turn Forest Lodge into your company's own Oktoberfest celebration with German-inspired food, seasonal drinks, live music, festive décor and plenty of games and entertainment.

Encourage everyone to break out the lederhosen, divide the company into teams for Oktoberfest-inspired competitions and let our team take care of creating the atmosphere.

Forest Lodge twist: Take inspiration from the same property that hosts one of New Jersey's biggest Oktoberfest celebrations and make it your company's for the day.

2. The Ultimate Fall Sports Fest

Forget awkward corporate team-building exercises. Give everyone a jersey and let the games begin.

Transform our outdoor spaces into your company's own fall sports festival with departments or teams competing throughout the afternoon.

Mix classic field-day competitions with lawn games, relay races and other challenges before bringing everyone together for food, drinks and an awards ceremony.

Add team shirts, custom trophies or a company championship belt and suddenly there's a lot more than bragging rights on the line.

Forest Lodge twist: With 40+ acres to work with, you can create multiple activity zones and turn the property into your own company-wide tournament.

3. Pumpkin & Pints

Sometimes the best fall events are the simplest.

Give everyone a pumpkin, decorating supplies and something seasonal to sip on and let the creativity take over.

Turn it into a company-wide pumpkin decorating competition with categories for funniest, scariest, most creative and best overall. Add seasonal food, music, lawn games and fall décor to build an entire afternoon around it.

It's casual, social and works for almost any type of team.

Forest Lodge twist: Set everything against the natural fall backdrop of the property for a corporate event that feels more like a day at a fall festival.

4. A Halloween Party in the Woods

Halloween hits a little differently when your party is surrounded by 40+ acres of forest.

Encourage costumes, transform one of our spaces with Halloween décor and build an evening around music, food, drinks, contests and entertainment.

Go playful with a company costume party or lean into the setting and make things a little spookier after the sun goes down.

Costume contests, themed food stations, DJs, performers and unexpected entertainment can all become part of the night.

Forest Lodge twist: Our wooded setting gives you a Halloween atmosphere that's pretty difficult to recreate in an office or traditional ballroom.

5. The Forest Lodge Fall Festival

Why choose one fall activity when you can create an entire festival?

Spread experiences throughout the property and let employees explore at their own pace. Think seasonal food stations, pumpkin decorating, lawn games, music, entertainment, fall treats and plenty of places to sit back and enjoy the scenery.

Rather than following a strict corporate-event itinerary, guests can move between activities and create their own afternoon.

Forest Lodge twist: Our size allows you to spread the event out and create different experiences across the property, making your company outing feel like its own private fall festival.

6. The Ultimate Corporate Tailgate

Football season gives us the perfect excuse for a party.

Bring the tailgate to Forest Lodge with BBQ, TVs, music, cornhole, football-themed competitions and plenty of space for employees to hang out.

Have departments represent different teams, set up your own company football challenges or build the afternoon around a big Saturday or Sunday game.

It's relaxed, familiar and easy for everyone to enjoy.

Forest Lodge twist: You get the fun and energy of a tailgate with the food, space and event support of a full-service venue.

7. Camp Forest Lodge

Take your company back to summer camp — just with better food.

Build an adult camp day around team colors, field games, scavenger hunts, competitions, outdoor food and plenty of nostalgia.

Employees can compete for points throughout the day before everyone comes together for a final championship and celebration.

You can make it as competitive or relaxed as your team wants.

Forest Lodge twist: With woods, fields, pavilions and expansive outdoor spaces, Forest Lodge already has the setting. We just need to bring your company's version of camp to life.

8. Fall After Dark

Not every fall event has to happen during the day.

Start as the sun is going down and transform Forest Lodge into an evening experience with seasonal food, music, lighting, entertainment and dancing.

Add a silent disco, live performers or other unexpected entertainment to give employees something completely different from the traditional company dinner.

The cooler temperatures and wooded surroundings create an atmosphere that's uniquely fall.

Forest Lodge twist: Start outdoors surrounded by the fall scenery and keep the celebration going with our indoor and covered spaces as the evening gets cooler.

Pick a Theme. We'll Help With the Rest.

A great corporate event doesn't start with tables and chairs. It starts with an idea.

Maybe your team would love its own Oktoberfest. Maybe you're picturing a giant company sports competition. Maybe you want pumpkins, costumes and a full fall festival spread across the property.

That's where Forest Lodge comes in.

Since 1933, we've been helping people come together for memorable events. Today, our 40+ acres of indoor and outdoor spaces combined with decades of event-planning experience allow us to create corporate events that feel completely different from the ordinary.

Tell us your idea and we'll help bring it to life.

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