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Meet the Grin Events Team

We’re San Diego’s team building company — and we take play seriously. Our mission is simple: connect your team one smile at a time through professionally hosted fun and games. That’s not just a tagline. It’s what we do every time.

The People Behind the Grins

John Grindle

Chief Purveyor of Fun
John has been the guy who makes sure everyone's having a good time for as long as he can remember. Games, people, energy — that's always been his thing. He built Grin Events around a simple belief: play is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together. Today he leads the team and sets the standard for Team Connecting.

Niki Kennedy

Chief Coordinator of Fun
Niki is the reason everything runs smoothly. With a background in operations management and years in hospitality, she knows how to make complex events look effortless. She works behind the scenes on every event so that by the time you show up, all you have to do is have fun.

Our Core Values

Connection is Key

Team connecting is what companies actually need — and it’s what we’re built to deliver.

It's Fun to Have Fun

But you have to know how. And we know how. It’s the whole reason we exist.

Excellence is the Expectation

The bar for team building is set too low. We set it higher.

How We Make You Smile

Most people come to us for one of two reason: they genuinely want to do something fun with their team or they’ve been tasked with it and want it off their plate. Either way, we’ve got you.

It Starts With You

You’re looking for “something fun” to do with your team and you want help. You found the right place.

Discovery

We have a conversation. You tell us about your team, your event, your vision. We listen, ask the right questions, and help you figure out exactly what kind of event fits your team, your venue, and your vibe.

Proposal

We send you a proposal with everything you need — activity details, testimonials from clients just like you, and a clear price.

Approval

You like what you see, you give us the green light. No contract. No deposit. No hassle.

The Event

Our professionally hosted events run themselves — your only job is to show up and have fun. High energy, great games, and an experience your team will actually enjoy.

It Ends With Wow!

You had more fun than you expected. Your team is still smiling. And you’re already thinking about doing it again.

Ready to make your team smile?

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