virtual holiday party ideas and activities

virtual holiday party ideas for work teams

this article will feature 20+ virtual holiday party ideas and activities including arts and crafts, entertainment, games, and more!

The holiday season is underway, and we love any excuse and/or occasion to connect with our teams and create great and memorable events. From all our years in the business, we know that the key to a great event is good corporate holiday planning, guaranteeing a stress-free experience for you and your team, and leaving more room for fun! Think of office holiday parties as a window of opportunity during this otherwise hectic time; a chance to motivate our teams, give them something to look forward to, and give them a break from the day-to-day. On a large scale, it is a chance to build upon company culture and put your money where your mouth is. Whether you are a large corporation or a tiny team, office holiday parties are a chance to network and bond. Leaders can connect with employees personally, and teams across departments can mingle and have fun. What’s not to love?

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Arts and Crafts For Office Holiday Parties

An arts and crafts session is a great way to kick off any office holiday party, and it gives your team a hands-on experience to enjoy together. Give your teams a gift with an all-inclusive kit and invite an experienced instructor to guide them through the entire process. Choosing holiday-esque experiences like a holiday-scented candle or soap making, or learning how to build a hand-crafted wreath helps your teams celebrate the season together in a fun and lighthearted way.

Arts and crafts allow your team to enjoy a relaxing experience and have something awesome to show off at the end.

WINE EXPERIENCES FOR HOLIDAY PARTIES

Embark on a unique journey with our virtual wine-tasting experience, specially crafted to unite your corporate team while immersing you in the captivating world of wine. Our thoughtfully curated collection of artisanal, small-batch wines offers a sensory adventure that transcends physical boundaries.

Our workshops are carefully designed to be immersive, interactive, and, above all, enjoyable. We're dedicated to ensuring your team savors every moment. Whether your group consists of wine connoisseurs or newcomers, we tailor our sessions to accommodate all levels of wine expertise. Select from a range of wine experiences, such as Wine and Craft, Sip and Paint, Wine and Charcuterie, and Wine and Chocolate.

Family-Friendly Experiences For Holiday Parties

Families gather around the holidays, so why not create an experience to which the whole family can be invited? Choose a fun and easy experience like cookie decorating or gingerbread house decorating as even the little ones can go wild with icing and sprinkles galore. For an older group, an experience like hot chocolate bomb-making is perfect, as it is slightly more technical but just as fun and delicious. Plus, nothing says cozy like a warm cup of cocoa!

Fun Virtual Games For Virtual Holiday Parties

A lively and energetic host who will help your teams laugh and have fun is the perfect addition to any office holiday party. If your colleagues have a competitive streak, play a fun game of our winter Quiz Showdown or Team Trivia experience, and see how good their general/holiday knowledge is. For high-energy holiday parties, Music Bingo is a great option that will have your teams bopping along to all their favorite holiday tunes. We can help make this experience extra special with some awesome prizes like e-gift cards to motivate your teams to compete!

Online Entertainment For Your Holiday Party

Keeping teams engaged can be hard, so sometimes we need to call a professional to come along and provide some fun live entertainment. You can do this through a clean, work-friendly stand-up comedy act that will have your teams cracking up. Laughter is an awesome bonding experience! If you are looking for a family-friendly experience, invite a professional magician or illusionist to dazzle your teams and leave them with more questions than answers. Magic acts are a great family-friendly entertainment option and can be bespoken for your company or client.

Happy Hour For Office Holiday Parties

Treat your team to the ultimate happy hour with a holiday mixology experience! You will delight your employees with kits delivered straight to their door, full of all the ingredients and equipment needed to make delicious holiday cocktails and mocktails. Your colleagues will learn incredible skills that will serve them beyond this class and help impress family and friends throughout the holiday season. Our holiday menus feature some delicious and seriously charming cocktails including a Fall Cinnamon Crush and Hot Toddy, or our winter classics like a Holiday Mule and an Apple Cider Sour. This session is a true holiday winner!

Free Office Holiday Party Ideas

To help your teams stay engaged, icebreakers are a great way to weave conversation into your holiday parties and help your team members feel connected and get to know each other a little.

Holiday Icebreaker Questions

What is your favorite holiday movie?
Who has the best holiday album?
What is your family’s favorite holiday tradition?
What is your favorite winter activity?
What is your favorite holiday flavor/scent?

Holiday This Or That Questions

Mulled wine or eggnog?
Pumpkin pie or pecan pie?
Peppermint or gingerbread?
Hot cocoa or hot cider?
Deviled eggs or pigs in blankets?

Holiday Trivia Questions

1. Which famous duo sang Last Christmas?

Wham!
Simon & Garfunkel
The Proclaimers

2. In Home Alone, who helps Kevin escape from the burglars?

A police officer
His big brother
His neighbor

3. Leaf peeping is popular in which US region?

New England
Rocky Mountains
Far West

4. In the movie Ice Age, what is the name of the ground sloth?

Manny
Sid
Diego

5. Deep-fried latkes are typically eaten around which Jewish holiday?

Passover
Yom Kippur
Hanukkah

WHAT’S NEXT?

We hope this list has inspired you and made you feel confident about hosting an awesome virtual holiday party that will be memorable and special for your teams. If you are ready to begin planning your next event, connect with a KraftyLab event specialist via inquiry, scheduling a call, or calling an agent directly on 551-430-5384. We can’t wait to help you host the ultimate holiday party!

About KraftyLab

KraftyLab is a leading provider of virtual team building and corporate events across the US and Canada. We focus on providing fun and engaging opportunities for connection through virtual team building activities, games, and experiences.

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