# Adult Ball Pit Bars This Event Combines the Fun of a Ball Pit with Adult-Oriented Drinks By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-03-28 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adult-ball-pit References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2016/03/22/forward-motion-ball-pit-bar/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ForwardMotionSF/timeline) 'Forward Motion' is an organization that hosted an adult ball pit event in San Francisco earlier this month. While ball pits are a popular childhood activity, there are few places where adults can indulge in the same kind of play. Forward Motion found a way to make balls pits accessible for adults by combining the activity with alcohol. The playful pop-up event was part of a joint collaboration between Forward Motion and the San Francisco-based bar Romper Room. Over the course of two days, participants were able to submerge themselves in an adult ball pit while enjoying [custom cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirithouse-toronto). Other activities included a limbo game, ball fights and impromptu conga lines. While the idea of combining a ball pit with a bar may sound unusual, the pop-up event is part of a growing number of childhood activities that have been rebranded for adults. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Interactive](https://www.trendhunter.com/interactive) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Adult Ball Pit Events:** More organizations are hosting adult ball pit events, providing a fun and nostalgic experience for adults. - **Rebranding Childhood Activities:** There is a growing trend of rebranding childhood activities for adults, offering a unique and playful experience. - **Pop-up Collaborations:** Pop-up collaborations between organizations and bars are becoming more popular, creating immersive and interactive experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies can capitalize on the trend of adult ball pit events by offering unique experiences and creative event design. - **Nightlife:** The nightlife industry can benefit from rebranding childhood activities, attracting new customers and offering unique entertainment options. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can partner with pop-up collaborations, hosting events that merge childhood activities with adult-oriented amenities, creating a memorable guest experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adult-Exclusive Reimagined Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/board-crawl.md) - [Multi-Sensory Cocktail Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellboy-bar-berlin.md) - [Upbeat Bowling Venues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ballroom-bowl-expands.md) - [Boozy Boba Pearls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alcoholic-popping-boba.md) - [Smart Mixology Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barsys-speakeasy.md) - [Nostalgia-Inspired Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bubble-planet.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Dual-Format Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualformat-event.md) - [Video Store Speakeasies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockbuster-speakeasy.md) - [Hybrid Indoor Play Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/indoor-play-space.md)