12 Awesome Christmas Party Ideas
Are you searching for work Christmas party ideas this holiday season? Itâs never too early to start making some decisions about the best ways to celebrate what has been a âtrickyâ year. With some colleagues working from home full or part-time, a work Christmas party has never been so important to reconnect the team. But what are the best options out there? We looked at some of the ideas you can do almost anywhere.
Some of these top holiday party concepts may just meet your situational needs, whatever your office environment. See which you think fits best from these celebratory end-of-year suggestions.
Christmas Ideas for The Office
1. Make A Movie Marathon.
You could hire a theatre, cinema or make your own using a marquee decked with beanbags, cushions and comfy seating, or make it a swanky black-tie event with cocktails, hors dâoeuvres and servers. You could even host or attend a drive-in complete with a big outdoor screen, and concessions vendors for popcorn, slushies, and other movie munchy must-haves? If youâd rather have an indoor event, you can hire an empty warehouse or hanger space to drive in, which will allow you to set safe-distancing measures.
2. âDancing With/Under The Starsâ
Ballroom dancing or swing, Gangnam-style or the Macarena, dancing is always a hit. Watch the CEO do the worm, lawn-mower and the two-step or hire a teacher to learn salsa steps. You could even go leftfield and offer a barn dance and hayrides â this can be a lot of fun and is certainly a memorable Christmas party as itâs so unexpected!
3. Murder Mystery Dinner Party
What about a Murder mystery dinner party? Who doesnât like a âwhodunnit,â such as âMurder on the Orient Expressâ? Throw in dinner and itâs a ready-made Christmas party.
4. Comedy Club Evening
Who doesnât like a good laugh? Going to a comedy club or hosting an in-house event (be warned â it may be best to leave the jokes to the professionals) might just be the fun riot youâre after.
5. Yesteryear (Present Or Future) Fancy Dress Evening
Pick your era and theme, such as the Roaring 20s, complete with a Prohibition âspeakeasyâ underground club atmosphere. What could be more fun than pretending to âbend the lawâ and learn the secret knock to the forbidden underground, and all while wearing a fun costume?
6. Escape Room
Hire a professional escape room or bring the escape room to you with an office set-up or virtual version. Then organise teams to race to escape. Competition at itâs finest!
7. Pub Quiz
What about a pub quiz with fun spot prizes and gift-giving â this one is a great option for those âknow-it-allsâ who win the Friday team quiz every week.
8. Office Edition âMaster Chefâ
For the culinary keen or the hungry co-worker, or a holiday bakeoff, Great British style.
9. Online Gaming Party
Create an online gaming party by hijacking the office computers and linking them to an epic game of choice. You could also go to a professional gaming place, do an arcade games night, or make a work family-fun game night with board games and cards (maybe just leave Cards Against Humanity at home, or donât play with anyone from the HR dept.) Games could also include an indoor sports night of football, basketball, rugby, table tennis, etc., or could be a chance to âget your geek onâ and break out the âDungeons and Dragonsâ or âCones of Dunshireâ â may the best self-professed âgeekâ win!
10. Breakfast at Tiffanyâs
The Christmas Party doesnât have to be at night. A holiday brunch is simple, but tasteful and everybody loves a celebration of comforting breakfast foods from maple-infused waffles to eggs benedict, toast and jam, porridge, coffee, and tea. Or try a champagne breakfast â make it a little more glam with mimosas and French pastry delights.
11. Casino Night Soiree
Proceeds can be donated to charity easily through an online fundraising platform, such as Collection Pot, or you can play for prizes and holiday gifts.
12. Charitable Giving Event
Make a volunteering team event to give back to your local community where it has been hit the hardest or select a charity that is close to your hearts and offer your collective time to them. Great choices include niche local charities, or Age UK, RSPCA, Cancer Research UK.
Which of these fun work Christmas party ideas are you most interested in? Of course, you will need to know your audience to determine the best cultural fit for your team. Once you pick your favourite, get the email ready for your boss, and start your campaign now for a Christmas party that youâll remember (most of!)