ERG event ideas for 2027
The best ERG events tie to your group's heritage or awareness month, fit a 60-minute lunch slot and stay inside a small budget: hosted heritage trivia ($975 for up to 25 people), an allyship workshop, or one event co-hosted with another ERG.
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The 2027 ERG calendar, with book-by dates
Seven months most employee resource groups plan around, the hosted event that fits each and the last day to book it for the first day of the month. Dates as published on each official site.
Black History Month
February 1 to 28, 2027 · blackhistorymonth.gov
Book Black History Trivia & Games
By January 18, 2027
Women's History Month
March 1 to 31, 2027 · womenshistorymonth.gov
Book Women's History Trivia & Games
By February 15, 2027
AAPI Heritage Month
May 1 to 31, 2027 · asianpacificheritage.gov
Book AAPI Heritage Trivia & Games
By April 17, 2027
Pride Month
June 1 to 30, 2027 · Library of Congress
Book Pride Trivia & Games
By May 18, 2027
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15 to October 15, 2027 · hispanicheritagemonth.gov
Book Hispanic Heritage Games & Trivia
By September 1, 2027
Disability Employment Awareness Month
October 1 to 31, 2027 · U.S. Department of Labor
Book Allyship in the Workplace
By September 17, 2027
Native American Heritage Month
November 1 to 30, 2027 · nativeamericanheritagemonth.gov
By October 18, 2027
Native American Heritage Month runs through November 30, 2026, so a session booked now can still run in the second half of November. Want every month planned at once? A multi-event program books the whole year in one go. More observances on the diversity calendar.
Heritage trivia and games for ERG events
A live host, about 60 minutes, and small teams that can change between rounds so members and allies mix. One package covers up to 25 guests.
Virtual / HybridLive host
Starting at $39 USD / person
Black History Trivia & Games
Trivia rounds on Black history, trailblazers and turning points, with teams rotating each round.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive host
Starting at $39 USD / person
Women's History Trivia & Games
Trivia and games on influential women and equality milestones, with teams rotating each round.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive host
Starting at $39 USD / person
AAPI Heritage Trivia & Games
Rounds on AAPI figures, achievements and traditions, with new teammates between rounds.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive host
Starting at $39 USD / person
Pride Trivia & Games
Games and trivia on LGBTQIA+ history and icons, played in the main room and small groups.
1 hourVirtual / HybridLive host
Starting at $39 USD / person
Hispanic Heritage Games & Trivia
Trivia and team games on Hispanic culture, famous figures and history, with rotating teams.
1 hour
Every heritage month we host for is on heritage month activities. Browse the Black History Month, Women's History Month, AAPI Heritage Month, Pride and Hispanic Heritage Month collections. See all activities.
Allyship and DEI workshops
When the ERG wants allies to learn something, not just play. Each session is led by a live facilitator and priced as one flat fee for the group.
Allyship in the WorkplaceHow to recognize privilege, speak up and act as an ally. A strong pick for October's awareness month.60-minute live session · $3,500 flat for the group
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion FoundationsThe basics of diversity, equity and inclusion, with exercises on bias and everyday inclusion.60-minute live session · $3,500 flat for the group
Indigenous FundamentalsTerminology and core issues on Indigenous topics, for Native American Heritage Month in November.60-minute live session · $3,500 flat for the group
Equity vs. EqualityThe difference between equity and equality, with real-world data and steps teams can take.60-minute live session · $3,500 flat for the group
Running more than one? See how to build a series on DEI workshops or browse the DEI collection.
What an ERG event costs
Live totals for three common choices at real ERG headcounts. Hosted games are a package, kits are priced per person, and facilitated workshops are one flat fee.
| Event | 15 people | 25 people | 40 people |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black History Trivia & GamesHosted heritage game | $975 | $975 | $1,195 |
| Candle MakingKit workshop | $1,399 | $2,079 | $3,099 |
| Allyship in the WorkplaceFacilitated workshop | $3,500 | $3,500 | $3,500 |
- Spend on one anchor event a year, in your own heritage or awareness month, and run free events the rest of the year.
- Pick a group package over a per-person price when you expect allies to join: a hosted game covers up to 25 guests for one price.
- Split the cost with a co-hosting ERG, so each group pays half of one package.
- Ask your DEI office or HR to fund the observance month itself, and keep the ERG budget for member events.
- Pay by card or invoice: a PO booking gets an invoice instead of a card charge.
Co-host with another ERG
Two groups, one event: a bigger room, half the cost each, and members who meet people outside their own ERG.
One event, two budgets
Two ERGs split one hosted package. Each pays half, and both groups get a bigger room.One invite from both leads
Send a single invite signed by both ERG leads and both executive sponsors, so members of each group feel asked.Mixed breakout teams
In most heritage games teams change between rounds, so members of each ERG end up playing together.A date that fits both
Pick a month that matters to both groups, or alternate: one ERG hosts in its month, the other in its own.
Get members and allies to show up
Turnout is set by the invite, the hour and who asks.
- Open it to every employee and say in the invite that allies are welcome.
- Hold it at lunch and send the invite 2 to 3 weeks ahead.
- Ask your executive sponsor to open the hour with two minutes on why the month matters.
- Spread across time zones? Noon Eastern is 9 am Pacific.
- Share photos and scores in the ERG channel the same day.
ERG event questions
What are good ERG event ideas?
Tie the event to your group's heritage or awareness month and keep it to a 60-minute lunch slot: hosted heritage trivia, an allyship or DEI workshop, or a kit workshop co-hosted with another ERG. Open it to allies, and run free events like book clubs or speaker chats between.
When are the 2027 heritage months?
Black History Month is February, Women's History Month is March, AAPI Heritage Month is May, Pride Month is June, Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15 to October 15, Disability Employment Awareness Month is October and Native American Heritage Month is November.
How much does an ERG event cost?
A hosted heritage game is $975 for up to 25 people. A kit workshop for 15 people is $1,399 with continental US shipping included. Facilitated workshops are one flat price for the group. Every card on this page shows its live price.
How far ahead should an ERG book?
Hosted games and workshops about 2 weeks ahead, so book a February 1, 2027 event by January 18, 2027. Kit workshops need about 3 weeks for US addresses, and about 5 weeks with guests in Canada or abroad. Customization takes about 4 weeks.
Can two ERGs co-host one event?
Yes. Book one event, split the price between the two budgets and send one invite from both leads. Mixed breakout teams put members of both groups together.
Can the ERG pay by invoice?
Yes. Reserve online with a 50% deposit by card, or pay by invoice or PO. Enterprise customers can use monthly invoicing, with a budget per team.
Which video platforms do you use?
Zoom by default, with Microsoft Teams, Google Meet or Webex on request. A live host runs every event.
Keep planning
Heritage month activities
Every heritage month we host for, with dates and a book-by date for each.
ExploreDEI workshops
Live diversity, equity and inclusion sessions, and how to run them as a series.
ExploreEmployee resource groups guide
What ERGs are, how to start one and how to keep members involved.
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