Guess How Many Candy Hearts & Kisses Events
Try It: The “Guess How Many” Event Station
This is one of those events residents instantly understand.
No explanation needed. No convincing required.
You’re simply inviting them to participate.
Our most popular, easy-peasy event just got a sweet little glow-up! 💕
Invite residents to join in on a classic favorite: Guess how many pink Hershey Kisses (or candy hearts!) are in the jar for a chance to win a prize. Simple, festive, and always a crowd-pleaser—because who doesn’t love a little friendly competition (and prizes)?
This is a great excuse to bring residents into the office for a quick hello and a fun moment of connection. Prefer to keep it digital? No problem! Scroll down for the virtual version and let residents and prospects guess online for easy engagement.
BRING IT TO LIFE IN 1-2-3
1. Grab your design
Choose your flyer (or snag the party pack below).
2. Set the scene
Create a guessing station with:
A framed “Guess How Many” flyer
A jar filled with pink Hershey Kisses or candy hearts
¼-page guessing slips
An empty jar or box for entries
Pens and a fun prize (or two!)
Or go fully virtual using the ready-to-post graphics below.
3. Spread the word
Post the social square and Instagram story to let residents know how and when to enter—and when winners will be announced. After you reveal the winner(s), share the results on social media so everyone can celebrate (and start planning for the next one).
Preview the Pack
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Event Inspiration
See this idea in action—brought to life by Sprout and Sprouter Alleia Long Meadows.
Why Simple Resident Events Matter More Than Ever
This year, I’m helping teams quietly shift how they operate.
Not because we care less.
But because we’ve learned that property managers can’t do everything the same way anymore.
Automation isn’t about removing heart from what you do.
It’s about protecting it.
When you automate the easy wins, you free yourself up for the moments that actually need your attention. Conversations. Follow-up. Residents who need extra care. Leasing moments that can’t be templated.
This is exactly why we love events like Guess How Many.
It gives you:
Consistent engagement
A visible resident touchpoint
Something fun happening in the community
Without:
A long planning cycle
A big budget
Or a ton of execution energy
It’s dependable. And dependable is gold when things are busy.
Digital Graphics
Social Caption:
Sweet guess time!
Can you guess how many candy hearts are in the jar?
Drop your best guess in the comments—closest one wins bragging rights (and maybe a little love)! 💕
Ready-to-Use Instant Designs
Click to Download - No Need to Customize
Online Alternative (no need to buy anything)
Make it an online event and use our done-for-you photos! Simply post our photo along with the contest design! Important, here are the answers:
Hershey’s Kisses: 472
Candy Hearts: 1,485
Click to Download Your Candy Jar Photos/Video:
Make it Virtual
Grab one of our ready-to-post images above
Post the social media square and Instagram story along with your picture (or ours) to get residents to comment and share their guesses online. Make sure to let residents know when the winners will be announced.
Once you’ve chosen the winner(s), make sure to post about it on social media so everybody knows!
How to Use This Event to Boost Social Media Engagement
This works beautifully as a digital-only or hybrid event.
Take a photo of your filled jar or grab the photo we’ve provided (we even tell you how many)
Post it on social media or your resident portal
Ask residents to comment or submit their guess
This is a great option when:
You’re short-staffed or limited on capacity
You want to reach residents who don’t come into the office often
You want more engagement without more setup
Hybrid is often the sweet spot. Let residents guess; however, it’s easiest for them.
How to turn this into social engagement that residents actually enjoy
This event practically creates content for you.
Before
Post the jar photo
Ask: “Guess how many gumballs/candy hearts are in the jar?”
Clearly share:
How to enter
Deadline
How the winner is chosen
During
Share quick Stories showing the jar up close
Use polls like:
“Over or under 250?”
“Closest wins… what’s your guess?”
After
Announce the winner
Share the final count
Thank everyone for playing
This follow-through matters more than people realize. It builds trust and shows residents you actually care about participation, not just checking a box.
A Smarter Way to Stay Consistent With Resident Events
This is where the automation really shines.
Same setup. Same design. New filler item.
Gumballs
Candy hearts
Dog treats
Coffee beans
Seasonal candy
Office supplies
You’re not reinventing the event.
You’re refreshing it.
That’s how you stay consistent without draining yourself.
The bigger takeaway
Events don’t have to be big to be meaningful.
They just need to be thoughtful, visible, and easy to maintain.
This is exactly the kind of idea that fits into a smarter, lighter way of working. One where you’re still showing up for residents without running yourself into the ground.