Throwing a birthday party online might seem like a challenge, but it can be surprisingly fun and memorable. With the right activities, you can create an experience that feels as interactive and engaging as an in-person celebration. Here’s a guide to planning the perfect online birthday party using fun activities like trivia, escape rooms, tastings, and arts and crafts classes.Â
1. Start with the Perfect Theme
Every party is better with a theme, and this sets the tone for the entire event. You could go retro with a '90s throwback night, host a 'Hollywood glam' evening, or even a cozy 'Pyjama Party.' Let your creativity go wild—themes give your guests a reason to dress up and get into the spirit, even from a distance.
2. Engage Guests with Virtual Trivia Games
An online trivia session is a fantastic way to kick off a virtual birthday party. Choose a topic that fits with the interests of the birthday honoree. You could do rounds on pop culture, history, or even personal trivia about the birthday honoree! Imagine the fun when friends and family try to recall who played the lead in that favorite childhood movie or who remembers the most quirky facts about the birthday guest.
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3. Escape the Room (Virtually!)
Virtual escape rooms have taken off in recent years, bringing all the mystery and excitement to your computer screen. Many online options let teams work together to solve clues and "escape" from virtual scenarios. It’s the perfect way to bring everyone together, exercising their detective skills while working against the clock. You can choose from themes like Escape from the '90s, a pirate treasure hunt, or a holiday version for a really interactive experience. It’s exhilarating, and the friendly competition adds a unique touch to your online party.
4. Sip and Savor: Virtual Food and Drink Tastings
If the birthday person enjoys trying new foods or cocktails, a food or drink tasting might be the answer. Many companies now deliver tasting kits directly to guests’ doors for the party. Imagine a guided wine or cocktail-making class where guests can learn to make new drinks together while toasting the birthday star.Â
5. Get Creative with Arts and Crafts
For a more hands-on activity, set up an arts and crafts session. Participants receive kits with supplies for painting, jewelry-making, or even creating mini terrariums. Then, bring everyone together for a guided class or casual crafting session over video. This adds a personal, creative element to the party, and at the end, everyone has a keepsake to remember the celebration by.Â
6. Little Details Make a Big Difference
Send out digital invites, and consider mailing small party kits with decorations or props that match your theme. Some hosts send out personalized cupcakes, mini bottles of bubbly, or party hats—anything that helps guests feel connected and ready to celebrate.
Wrapping It Up
An online birthday party might not replace the in-person experience, but with the right activities and a little planning, it can be a one-of-a-kind celebration! Whether guests are solving puzzles, tasting wine, or crafting mini masterpieces, they’ll be sure to remember this unique way of celebrating.
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Get ready to flex those fun facts and face off in a friendly competition that will engage the most trivial corners of your colleagues' minds! With diverse trivia topics like movies, pop culture, and even ice-cream flavors, your team will flex their fun facts, laugh, and bond while engaging in a bit of friendly competition.
Join us for a captivating wine and cheese-tasting experience to elevate your team's knowledge and conversation skills. With expert guidance, explore two wines and two cheeses while learning about their unique creation methods and impressing your friends with new vocabulary and pairing ideas.
Virtual White Elephant Team Gift Exchange
Get in the holiday spirit with a classic white elephant gift exchange! Unwrap gifts virtually, participate in a holiday trivia contest, and steal gifts from your teammates in a festive event led by our high-energy and engaging hosts. You'll build camaraderie and bond with your group, then leave with a virtual gift that will be mailed to you afterward.
Step into one of our many virtual escape rooms and work together with your team to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and race against the clock. With plenty of themes to choose from, It’s an immersive, interactive experience that challenges your problem-solving skills while fostering teamwork and fun—all from the comfort of your own home!
Experience the excitement of a digital twist on the classic game show that will have your team strategizing their way to victory! Engage in fast-paced rounds, compete against other teams, and enjoy a fun and unique experience that will enhance team building and creativity.
Build a beautiful terrarium with your group and learn about feng shui! The terrarium can be displayed on a shelf or table, or even made into a creative hanging display.
Our Virtual Terrarium Workshop is a fun and peaceful way for your team to connect and add some greenery to their spaces. We'll supply everything each team member needs to create a peaceful glass-encased terrarium that can be easily displayed by hanging or placing it on a shelf, table, or near their workspace!
Virtual Escape Room: The Office Holiday Party
Get ready for an immersive team-building experience with you and your colleagues racing against the clock to escape the dreaded office party and start your well-deserved holiday break. Solve clues, puzzles, and mini-games in mini-teams while interacting with the whole group, all facilitated by an entertaining host for a fun and unique virtual event.
Engage in a whirlwind of challenges that will bring out the best in your group. Join us for an hour of non-stop action with trivia, escape rooms, and more. Experience the ultimate team building event that will leave your team energized and ready to conquer any challenge!
Learn and apply simple pottery hand-building techniques to create a planter or candleholder. We use air-dry clay, so participants do not need a kiln.
This workshop is perfect for a group that likes to be hands-on and is a great way to learn fascinating skills in an interactive, social, and creative environment. Absolute beginners are welcome!
Virtual Escape Room: Escape from the '90s
Immerse yourself in the '90s nostalgia as you and your mini-team work together to escape the room in this ultimate throwback escape game. Solve riddles, crack codes, and uncover clues from a pre-Google era while bonding with your teammates and reliving the good old Nickelodeon days.
You've never played bingo like this! Join us for a completely reimagined version of the classic game that uses video clips, images, and riddles to test your pop culture knowledge. We gave our sixty-minute bingo game a multimedia gameshow makeover, and you've got to play it to believe it. As you compete with cohorts for the opportunity to fill in squares, you won't need to wait for numbers to be called out. You'll need your wits about you to earn every box you tick as you battle your way to being able to shout BINGO and declare victory! It's every player for themself in this raucous spin on a beloved party game.
Make 3 different drinks while learning about the fundamental elements that make cocktails great! You'll first learn a bit of mixology history, bar tools (and substitutions), and key skills. Then you'll move on to how to master three craft cocktails:Â
- The Day Dream: Choice of spirit, seasonal syrup, lime juice, Lemon garnish
- 5:00 Somewhere: Choice of spirit, seasonal syrup, lime juice, Elderflower liqueur, lemon garnish, dehydrated flowers
- Pretty Rad: Choice of spirit, seasonal syrup, lime juice, hibiscus ginger beer, lemon garnish, edible glitter, cocktail umbrella, glow stick
Break out into mini-groups and embark on a unique scavenger hunt experience that combines team building, creative projects, and hilarious interactions with your surroundings. Whether your team is in the office or at home, this hour-long event will get everyone fully engaged and entertained, leaving you with a winning team and a Zoom room filled with laughter and camaraderie.
Virtual Escape Room: Expedition to the North Pole
Experience an exhilarating virtual escape room where mini teams must work together to escape the treacherous North Pole. Solve puzzles, uncover clues, and navigate challenging obstacles to reach your destination, all while building teamwork and camaraderie.
Virtual Escape Room: Pirate Treasure Hunt
Embark on a thrilling pirate-themed virtual adventure where you and your team will compete against the notorious Captain William Kidd to find buried treasure. Work together to solve clues, puzzles, and mini-games in this exciting team building experience that promises rough seas and the opportunity to claim Captain Kidd's treasure for yourselves.
Virtual White Elephant Team Gift Exchange (Premium)
Get in the holiday spirit with a classic white elephant gift exchange! Unwrap gifts virtually, participate in a holiday trivia contest, and steal gifts from your teammates in a festive event led by our high-energy and engaging hosts. You'll build camaraderie and bond with your group, then leave with a virtual gift that will be mailed to you afterward.
Virtual Valentine's Watercolor
By building up layers of paint and allowing the medium to flow, you will create a beautiful piece of Valentine's-themed art. The techniques you will learn can be applied to a number of painting styles and will help you build foundational skills for watercolor painting.
Experience tranquility and teamwork with our Virtual Terrarium Workshop! Join us for a serene journey as you craft your own glass-encased oasis, complete with succulents, moss, and crystals. Our engaging instructors will guide your group through the process, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable experience for all, accompanied by a bottle of wine to enhance the creative ambiance.
Virtual White Elephant Team Gift Experience (BYO Materials)
Get into the holiday spirit and boost team morale with this virtual gift-giving and stealing game. Unwrap virtual gifts, participate in holiday trivia and enjoy a high-energy team building experience with a custom-built White Elephant game app. This is our Send Your Own Gifts Package. For this package, we will share the format you will need to share over the photos and descriptions of the gifts so we can put them in the game. If you'd like to see the actual gifts that might be included in the game, reach out, and we'd be happy to share some more specifics!
Virtual Game Night: Battle Royale
Compete in a series of classic board games with your team and be crowned the Game Night Masters! Our energetic facilitator will guide you through three rounds of games, promoting team building and friendly competition.
Join us for a thrilling and educational team building experience where you will work against the clock in mini teams to find obscure information online. With prompts designed to expand your knowledge and awareness of historically underrepresented topics and groups, this unique game will allow your team to learn, have fun, and grow together.
Virtual Game Show: The Ultimate Quiz Showdown
Prove your trivia prowess in the virtual realm with our Jeopardy-style challenge! Compete against friends or colleagues, showcasing your knowledge in categories like history, science, and literature. Test your skills, earn points, and vie for the coveted title of champion!
Virtual '90s Pop Culture Bingo
Step into a time machine and travel back to the rad era of the 90's with our 90's Pop Culture Bingo event! Test your knowledge and relive iconic moments while building team camaraderie in a fun and engaging way.