With a little creativity, you can bring warmth, cheer, and camaraderie to the virtual space—no in-person gatherings required. From virtual gift exchanges to holiday card-making and wine tastings, here’s how to throw the perfect virtual office holiday party and leave your team feeling festive and appreciated.
1. Virtual Gift Exchanges: Secret Santa or White Elephant, Anyone?
What’s a holiday party without a gift exchange? Whether you’re team Secret Santa or prefer a White Elephant swap, a virtual gift exchange can still pack in the laughs and excitement. In an online White Elephant event, unwrap gifts virtually, participate in a holiday trivia contest, and steal gifts from your teammates. In Secret Santa, participants will be randomly assigned a gift recipient and given opportunities to personalize their presents. You'll exchange gifts, share reactions, and learn new things about each other along the way.
2. Holiday-Themed Escape Rooms and Trivia Games
Escape rooms have gone virtual, and holiday-themed options are here to save the day! A virtual escape room challenges your team to solve festive puzzles and riddles together. The thrill of the clock ticking down and the shared "Aha!" moments will bring your team closer in a unique way. If escape rooms aren’t your thing, consider hosting a holiday trivia contest with questions about holiday traditions, movies, and music. Split the group into teams for extra excitement and see who emerges as the holiday trivia champs!
Holiday Group Activities
- Live hosts
- Curated experiences
- Hassle free
- Free Gift card for every participant
Thousands of classes & experiences. As featured in Time Out.
3. Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Bring on the sweets! A virtual gingerbread house decorating party is both fun and delicious. Each team member is sent a gingerbread kit ahead of time, and everyone joins online. This virtual group event combines the fun of building gingerbread structures with a series of exciting challenges. You can even add some friendly competition by awarding prizes for categories like "Most Creative" or "Most Likely to Collapse.” And for the serious bakers, cookie decorating is a great alternative—just imagine the masterpieces that’ll come out of it!
4. Holiday Terrarium Making Workshop
For a hands-on, calming activity, a holiday terrarium workshop is a fun way to bring a bit of nature indoors. Terrarium kits are delivered directly to your team members. During the workshop, everyone will learn how to put together a beautiful little green oasis—holiday-themed, of course! Not only does it create a peaceful vibe during the party, but it also gives everyone a lasting keepsake for their home or workspace.
5. DIY Holiday Card Making
Holiday cards add a personal touch to the season, and making them can be a blast! Organize a holiday card-making session where everyone can create unique, personalized cards for friends, family, or even each other. Participants will receive a kit before class, including watercolor-ready cardstock, envelopes, watercolor paints, and brushes. Not only is this activity relaxing, but it also taps into creativity and gives everyone a chance to spread holiday cheer beyond the office.
6. Virtual Wine and Cheese Tasting
Class up your virtual party with a wine and cheese-tasting experience! Wine and cheese sampling kits are sent to the team, and then everyone hops onto a video call for a guided tasting session. A sommelier or expert will talk your team through each wine and cheese pairing, making it both an educational and delicious experience. (Bonus: It’s a great way to unwind after a long year!)
7. Holiday Mixology Class
Nothing says holiday spirit like a good cocktail! Hire a virtual bartender to lead a holiday mixology class where your team can learn how to make festive drinks. A shopping list of ingredients is sent out beforehand, or kits are provided with all the essentials. Whether it’s a spiked eggnog, a peppermint martini, or a warming mocktail, everyone will have fun experimenting and trying their creations on screen.
Here Are a Few Extra Tips to Make It Special:
- Dress Code: Encourage everyone to wear festive attire, from ugly holiday sweaters to Santa hats. It’s an instant icebreaker and sets the mood!
- Backgrounds: Share holiday-themed virtual backgrounds for everyone to use during the party—think snowy landscapes, cozy fireplaces, or bustling Christmas markets.
- Music Playlist: Curate a holiday playlist and share it with the team. You can even play it softly in the background to keep the atmosphere festive.
Planning a virtual holiday party can be as festive and enjoyable as an in-person celebration, especially with these interactive and creative ideas. The key is to choose activities that resonate with your team’s vibe and make them feel appreciated. Here’s to a holiday party full of laughter, bonding, and a sprinkle of holiday magic! Happy planning!
Holiday Team-Building Activities
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.
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.
Virtual Escape Room: Murder Mystery
Embark on an exhilarating murder mystery adventure with your team as you step into the shoes of trainees at CHPD. Solve puzzles, crack codes, and unravel the clues to catch a cunning murderer before they strike again, all while building camaraderie and teamwork.
Gather your team for a festive virtual celebration filled with exciting mini-games, delicious treats, and friendly competition. Join us for an hour of laughter and connection as we create lasting memories together!
Virtual Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Ignite team spirit and festive joy with a unique virtual event that promotes bonding and camaraderie. Get ready to surprise and delight your colleagues or friends in a fun-filled Secret Santa experience that brings everyone closer together.
Virtual Gingerbread Mini Games
Get ready to unleash your creativity and competitive spirit in our Gingerbread Mini Games Event! Perfect for teams, families, and friends, this virtual group event combines the fun of building gingerbread structures with a series of exciting challenges. Gather your group and compete to create the most impressive and imaginative gingerbread masterpieces. Kits with gingerbread pieces, icing, and candy decorations will be sent to participants before the event.
Virtual Mini Game Showdown: Holiday Edition
Get ready for an exhilarating hour of non-stop action and friendly competition with our Holiday Edition Mini Game Showdown. Choose from a selection of electrifying games that will bring out the best in your team as our expert hosts guide you through each round. It's the ultimate team building experience where skill, strategy, and pure fun collide.
Gingerbread House Holiday Party
Embrace the holiday spirit and bond with your team as you each create your gingerbread house. Get in the festive mood with classic tunes and enjoy a show-and-tell session to showcase your architectural creations. Kits will be sent to participants before the class.
Virtual Private Trivia: Holiday Edition
Test your holiday smarts with an exciting and diverse trivia game. With four rounds of season-related topics and a friendly competition format, your team will flex their fun facts, laugh, and bond while challenging what they know about the world's biggest holidays.
Get into the festive spirit with a holiday-themed twist on the classic game show. Compete in fast-paced rounds of holiday survey questions, where quick thinking and teamwork are essential. Laugh, strategize, and race against the clock as you lead your team to victory in this exciting virtual holiday experience!
Virtual White Elephant Team Gift Experience (Premium)
This premium-level experience is just like our virtual gift-giving and stealing game, except with premium gifts. Unwrap quirky gifts, engage in a fast-paced trivia contest, and leave with a virtual gift that will be mailed to you after the event.
Virtual Escape Room: Expedition to the North Pole
Embark on an exhilarating virtual escape room experience 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: The Office Holiday "Whodunit"
The office holiday party is back by popular demand, and this time, your boss has asked you to participate in a fun holiday game of ‘Whodunit’. You and your teammates will race together to solve a series of puzzles to advance yourself in the game and uncover clues to help solve the mystery. The Mystery: “In a land far away lies an enchanted kingdom home to various wintery characters. The Gum Drop King, who is in charge of guarding the winter solstice, needs your help! The nights are dark, but you can help bring the light back?” The quicker you solve the mystery, the faster you get to the party!
Virtual Holiday Terrarium Making
This winter, create a festive and interactive team-building experience by building your holiday terrarium. Learn about feng shui while creating a beautiful glass container filled with air plants, decorative elements, and natural materials, making it a perfect gift or decor piece.
Virtual Holiday Chocolate Tasting with Hot Cocoa
Indulge in a chocolate-filled team-building experience as you explore the rich history of chocolate and enjoy a delightful hot cocoa tasting session. Unwrap the world of chocolate with your team in this engaging and educational event.
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 Holiday Paint & Sip Party
Unleash your creativity and celebrate the season with our Virtual Holiday Paint & Sip Party! Paint a festive scene with the guidance of a professional artist, while sipping your favorite drink and bonding with friends or colleagues. Whether you're a beginner or an expert, this fun and relaxed event is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit!
Virtual HolidayCard-Making
Get creative this holiday season and join our virtual holiday card-making workshop! Paint your way to stunning cards and bond with your team as you share your creations and send them to your loved ones.
Virtual Escape Room: "The Office"
Immerse yourself in the nostalgia of "The Office" as you team up to escape the virtual room! Experience the thrill of being part of an unreleased episode and navigate through familiar scenes to find your way out. Can you escape before time runs out, or will you be stuck in the world of paper sales forever?
Virtual Trivia: Holiday Music Karaoke
Get your team in the holiday spirit with a festive and interactive trivia event that will have everyone laughing, singing, and testing their knowledge of holiday jams. Our engaging facilitator will guide your group through four rounds of trivia, fostering team building and creating a memorable experience for all.
Virtual Secret Santa Gift Exchange (Premium)
Join our Premium Virtual Santa Gift Exchange for a festive and upscale twist on the classic Secret Santa! This high-end virtual event is perfect for spreading holiday cheer and fostering team connections, with participants exchanging premium gifts in a fun, interactive setting. Led by a professional host, it’s a laughter-filled event that promises memorable moments and lasting holiday memories for any group, no matter the location.
Virtual Thanksgiving Party: Trivia & Scavenger Hunt
Combine two of our top-selling games for one festive Thanksgiving party! Groups will compete in small teams for Thanksgiving-themed trivia, a scavenger hunt, and a wild-card challenge! This event will get your team feeling gratitude for one another and will inspire many laughs together.
Join us for a completely reimagined version of the classic game of bingo, where video clips, images, and riddles will test your pop culture knowledge as you compete with your team to fill in squares. No waiting for numbers to be called here; it's a raucous spin on a beloved classic that will challenge your wits and promote team building.
Make three different drinks while learning about the fundamental elements that make cocktails great! First, you'll 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: Wonderland with vodka, holiday syrup, lemon juice, and holiday magic; Let It Snowman with tequila, holiday syrup, lemon juice, Licor 43, cinnamon stick, cherry, and powdered sugar; and Elf Fell Off the Shelf with whiskey, holiday syrup, lemon juice, ginger beer, and spices.