Corporate Picnics

Corporate Events Picnics Company picnics at Sleepy Hollow are easy to plan, and fun for everyone!

Sleepy Hollow can handle group outings of all sizes. Your event will be a success with Sleepy Hollow. We have many options to choose from including our regular activies, or our special events like The Des Moines Renaissance Faire and our Haunted Scream Park.

Sleepy Hollow Sports Park is the perfect place to hold your company event this summer. Our wide range of activites will provide entertainment for employees and families alike. Get outdoors this summer and have some fun at Sleepy Hollow!

We've changed things just a little this year. Our activities packages and food packages are now seperate. We have also waived the set up and clean up fees, saving you $70 before you even start. And, we now have graduated pricing on our activities, so the more people you bring, the more you save! All you need to do is set up a date and pick a meal. We take care of the rest! We want you to relax and enjoy the day, so we do all the setup, cleanup and cooking.

Download our Company Picnic Brochure.

Activities Included in the Package:

Par 3 – Nine Hole Golf Course - 1 round (9 holes)
Our par 3 course offers you a chance to play a quick round of golf and still have time to enjoy the rest of our activties. We have clubs and carts (both pull carts and motorized). We can also set up closest to the pin and longest putt competitions. Talk to us about doing additional contests, like Hole-In-One competitions and more.
Additional rounds are $7 on weekdays and $8 on weekends
Go-Karts or Bumper Boats - 1 Ride Each
Feel the need for speed? Your guests will have a blast screaming around our ¼-mile winding Grand Prix Track. Want to take out some agression onthe boss, or show your co-worker who is number 1? Hop in a bumper boat and showthem who the boss is. Go-Kart drivers must be 56” or taller. However, thoseshorter may ride with a licensed driver in one of the two-seat karts. Bumper boats have a 48" height requirement but shorter individuals can ride with a licensed driver.
Additional rides are $3.00
18-Hole Miniature Golf - Miniature Golf is fun for all ages. Our beautiful course features a creek, fountain and challenging holes for everyone.
Baseball/Softball Batting Cages - The batting cages offer a variety of pitching. There are 3 cages for baseballs with differing speeds as well as 2 slow pitch softball cages.
Climbing Wall - Test your mountain climbing skills on our 30-foot Climbing Wall. See if you can work your way to the top and conquer the wall. An exciting challenge for everyone in your group, and a great team builder.
Driving Range - Practice your driving, chip shot or short game on our golf driving range. We have drivers available or bring your own. We also have a practice green for putting.
Hot Shot Basketball - Our one-on-one shooting competition for all ages.Four hoops are set at two heights so you can test your skills.

Inflatables Obstacle Course - Two participants race in a head-to-head competition
- Impossible Rope Ladder - Pit yourself against the ladder or a friend to make it to the top before you fall off.
- Bounce House - Safe and fun for the kids.
- Roller Racers - No motor, no batteries and no pedaling, these kid-powered racers drive by swinging the handlebars from side to side. A 40’x40’ play area ensures that kids are in forafun ride.
Sand Volleyball Courts - Sleepy Hollow has threesand volleyball courts. Planatournament or just play for fun.

4 Hour Activity Package Pricing Breakdown
10 - 49 people..................................$13 per person
50 - 250 people................................$12 per person
251 and over....................................$11 per person
Kids under age 3 are free!

2010 Meal Options

The meal options below are served in our air-conditioned banquet space or, if you prefer, our picnic shelter. Not seeing what you want? We can also customize a menu for your group, and don't forget, we have keg beer and bar service available. All of our meals come with water, tea and lemonade. You may add unlimited soda pop for $2.50 per person

Grilled Hamburger or Chicken Sandwich
Choose a grilled 1/3 hamburger on kaiser bun or a chicken sandwich, served with condiments, your choice of two sides and dessert, with iced tea and lemonade .
$7.00/per person (age 8 & up), $6.00 (age 3-7)
Add a hotdog for $1 per person
Fresh Grilled Boneless Pork Chop Meal
Fresh-grilled 8 ounce boneless pork chop with corn and lettuce salad, and your choice of dessert. Iced tea and lemonade included. An Iowa favorite for your summer event!
$9.00/per person (8 & up), $8.00 (age 3-7)
Add a hotdog for $1 per person
BBQ Beef or Pulled Pork
Choose smoked sliced beef or smoked pulled pork heaped on a bun, served with Cookies BBQ Sauce, two sides of your choice, and dessert. Iced tea and lemonade included.
$7.00/per person (age 8 & up), $6.00 (age 3-7)
Add a hotdog for $1 per person
Deli Sandwich
Ham, turkey and roast beef, fresh sliced and stacked on a hoagie bun with traditional condiments. Plus, choose two sides and a dessert. Iced tea and lemonade are included.
$8.00 per person (ages 8 & up), $7.00/person (ages 3-7)
Add a hotdog for $1 per person
Extra Tea and Lemonade - $45 per container
Sleepy Hollow does offer alternate menu items for those with special religious or dietary needs or choices. Please see our vegetarian options listed below.

Sides and Desserts

Round out your meal with extra sides or desserts.

Extra Side Dishes - $1.00/per person per side.

Creamy Cole Slaw
Green Beans
Macaroni Salad
Pasta Salad
Potato Salad
Fresh Fruit - Market Value

Extra Desserts

Assorted Cookies - $14 per dozen
Brownies - $14 per dozen
Ice Cream Novelties - $1.00 per person
Puff Pastry Squares - $2.50 per person

Vegetarian Options

Salad w/Vegetables
Veggie Burger
Vegetable Lasagna

If you would like to customize your menu, just let us know. We will work with you to develop a specific menu for your group. We also have keg beer and bar service available.

Picnic Add-On Activities

If you are doing an activty only package, you
may still use our outside picnic shelter.
It's only $50 for four hours.
(Minimum of 25 people on weekends)

The inside (air-conditioned) space rental, includes setup & cleanup, and is only:
79 or less guests - $200.00
80 or more guests - $300.00

Canoe Trips
Starting in 2010, Sleepy Hollow will offer canoe and kayak trips down the Des Moines River. This scenic 4 hour trip launches from the new Vandelia Boat Launch and is picked up at Webb's Campground. These trips are made for comfort. All of our canoes have seat backs and made for your enjoyment. See eagles, deer, fish, fox, cranes and more on your trip. Enjoy a picnic lunch on a scenic sandbar, or set up a catered meal at Sleepy Hollow for when you get back. The best part is, there are no head dams on this trip, so once you launch your canoe, you can cruise the river without worring about pulling out and walking around a dam. See pricing below, or call 515.262.4100 with any questions.

Regular Price Canoe Rental
$20 per person (2 per canoe)

Group Rate Canoe Rental
$17 per person (2 per canoe)

Corporate Picnic Canoe Rate
Are you doing additional activites at Sleepy Hollow?
Add a canoeing for only $12 per person

FAQ

How do I set up a party for my group?
Just give us a call. All we require is a $100 deposit to hold your date.
When do I need to have my menu selected?
We ask that you get your menu figured out two weeks before the event. We do provide flexibility in adding more items though if numbers increase for your event.
Should our outing include activities and a meal?
This is totally up to you and your budget. We tend to feel that a good meal makes every event more memorable, and that most employees sincerely appreciate when their company provides a meal for their outing.
How far in advance should we plan our event?
We recommend booking your event as early as possible to ensure you get the date you want and the time you want. We can accommodate multiple groups, but booking early ensures you get what you want.
Should we cover the entire cost or make our employees pay for some of it?
Well, this is totally up to you and your budget. We have many companies who do it both ways at Sleepy Hollow, but a good tip if you are paying for the entire event is to hold your employees accountable if they don't end up showing. That way you ensure a great turnout for your event, and if an employee decides not to come after electing to, you aren't on the hook for their meal.
Who should we allow to come?
Again, it depends on your goals. If you want it to be a team building experience, or wish to hold meetings throughout the day, limit it to employees. If you want it to be an appreciation, you can open it up to immediate families, or you can do just spouses. Talk to Mary when you call if you have questions, in the end, it really is up to you and what your goals for the event are. Some companies do allow additional guests to come if the employee inviting them pays the company ahead of time. Remember, if you have any questions just give us a call!
How far in advance should we tell our employees?
Let them know the date as soon as you can to ensure maximum turnout. We can help you with posters, fliers and email blasts. Just ask about promotional materials when you call!
What is this going to cost?
Add the price of your activity package to the price of the meal. Then multiply that by the number of participants. Take that number times 1.06 for tax. That is your total.
What is the number one thing we should remember?
Have fun!

Des Moines Renaissance Festival

Located in the new Festival Park at Sleepy Hollow.

Step back into the magical time of the Renaissance. All within our European village you will be entertained by jousters, minstrels, comedians, pirates and magicians. You may be chided by trolls and wenches. Meet Queen Catherine, King William and their court. Participate in games of skill and chance, learn to fence, take a ride on a man-powered carnival ride and, or course explore the village shops. Wander through the guild wall and watch potters, glass blowers, blacksmiths and other artisans at work. And no visit is complete without sampling the local fare – from turkey legs and apple dumplings to mead, wine & homemade root beer. Or, choose to organize a banquet in the Feasting Hall. This will be a great day of fun and frivolity!

Two ways to offer this great opportunity to your staff:

Corporate Discount Days - Set up a corporate day for your employees, promote it to them and we will give them and their families a discounted admission.
Corporate Outing - Set up an outing for your company and take advantage of a package price including admission, entertainment, beverage and food tickets and game tickets.

Haunted Scream Park

The Sleepy Hollow Haunted Scream Park is a way for young and old to get the yell scared out of them. Our unique set up allows us to create a variety of scares, from the gruesome and gory to the startles and screams -- our Haunted Village has something for everyone. This year, we have redesigned all of our haunted attractions, bringing all new scares and terrifying, mesmerizing, pantswetting, runawayscreaming fright to one of the biggest haunted attractions in the Midwest!