Attending an office on Monday morning can only be smoothened by office parties. Coming up with some excellent office party ideas is a pain in the ass.

Not only does it have to be fun, but it is also light on the pockets. When someone throws an office party, you have to keep a lot of things in mind. Are people going to have fun? Will people participate? What if I run out of budget?

No, you can’t run away from it. And let’s face it, isn’t a big chunk of employee branding all about office parties?

Be it a holiday gathering or success celebration. Office parties are now a norm (and a headache) for the human resources department.

From deciding on a theme, maintaining the business etiquette, to making employees show up, putting up an office party is an uphill task. Now that you have been assigned the responsibility of throwing a kickass party, the job seems even more daunting! As if the task wasn’t scary enough, you are presented with a budget far less than you wished for.

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Here’re 15 office party ideas to make your life a tad bit easier

1. The Office Food Party

Let’s start with a simple one, shall we? Any office party will be incomplete without food being one of the stars. In this one, food is the numero uno star. A great way to conduct an office food party is a potluck. Assign each department or members about the type of food they are supposed to bring(or have fun sampling 16 different types of apple pies). Ask a random group of employees to get any item of their choice(for the surprise element)

Spread all the items on a huge table and let everyone sample and vote for the best dishes! Make sure you have a prize ready for the best team or member(duh?). The best part? Since the groups volunteer all the food items, the party barely makes a dent in the pockets. End the night by opening a bottle of champagne, thus making sure everyone leaves happy. And make sure you have ice cream!

You can amp up the excitement by jumping on the holiday spirit wagon and making things more festive.

2. Murder Mystery(Who killed the boss?)

The only thing more fun than food is a thrilling murder mystery. This event is full of surprises and mystery and will leave everyone thrilled. Have a storyline and allocate roles to different employees, with one of them being a murderer.

The murderer aims to remain unspotted until the end of the evening—splatter clues around the office as to who is the real murderer. The greater your creativity greater is the level of involvement of your employees. This event works as a great team-building activity and helps promote communication among your employees.

3. Disco Flashback

One thing that’s synonymous with most corporate parties around the globe is that it’s boring. Yours don’t have to be. Combine great costumes ideas with nostalgia and dive back to the 80s(or any other decade). Everyone should come with the fashion of the period and dance to the appropriate music at that time(let’s face it, everybody likes disco). If you want to take a step further, you can even make food items and beverages period-appropriate.

4. The Dad Bod Party

Sometimes all you want to do is chill, set up a barbeque, and have a beer or two. At this party, this is just what we are going to do. No complication, no extra panning, contact your local butcher, get the finest cut of meat, and get down with the barbeque pit.

And, of course, don’t skimp out on the beer. Everyone loves great food and drinks. Feel free to indulge in guilt-free sin once a while!

5. Be Good Once a While

While volunteering might not be an ideal “party” definition for everyone, but once a while, it’s a nice break to indulge in some community service.

The easiest way is to find a non-profit organization in your vicinity and provide volunteering services. Or visit an orphanage with specific activities and gifts in mind. But we believe that providing training rather than providing food or gifts for orphanages.

6. Puppy’s Day Out

There’s no better way to relax than to play with puppies. Contact a local animal shelter and flood your office with ever so cute puppies. Of course, you need to make sure about any allergies as such. Playing with puppies is a great way to relax and go to the escape room. And let’s face it, you will have an arsenal of Instagram-worthy pictures!

7. Celebrate The Un-Holiday Season

We get it, holiday seasons are the best, but sometimes you need to think outside the office. Celebrate pi day like never before. You can have the party according to the “pi” theme, with a pi bar or pi cake, the options are endless. A few other theme ideas can be an oreo day, sandwich day, etc.

8. Minute to Win It

Let’s face it. Everyone wanted to try out those fun games in a minute to win it. Well, here’s your chance. Organize a “minute to win it” themed company party and witness everyone go wild. The best part? Those games are super fun and easy to organize as most of the games contain household items. Make sure you have proper arrangements for prizes! You don’t want them to label you as a miser, don’t you?

9. The Sitcom Party

One thing nobody hates is sitcoms. And that’s what we are going to do here. There’s no party more fun than your favorite sitcom-themed party. Take notes on how to get details right on decoration, costumes, and food(yes, we need Rachel’s shepherd’s pie). Hitting the right nostalgic notes will not only satisfy your employees but also increase their fondness and loyalty for your organization. Don’t forget the photo booth! Your employee branding campaign will thank you later.

10. The Classic Movie Night

Sometimes post-work parties can get too tiring, both for the organizers and the attendees. Hosting a movie night can be a relatively hassle-free yet perfect event for your next office party. Some things that you might want to keep in mind are choosing the suitable date, the right timing, the right place, and of course, the right movie.

Check beforehand what date and time work for your employees. While choosing the movie, don’t go for a very serious or sad movie. You want people to leave the party on a happy note yet give them something to talk about. An excellent classic Hollywood movie often does the trick.

11. The Holiday Party

Okay, we need to have a few conventional ones on this list. A Holiday season-themed party might be cliched as hell, but it’s warm. Get into the festive season with an office holiday party, hot chocolate, and secret Santas. A holiday party theme creates a special bond among employees, which is not usually replicated in other parties.

12. The Stood Up Guy

Corporate standup comic act is the new buzzing keyword for office parties. Why shouldn’t it be? It’s a great office party idea! Alcohol? Check. Food? Check. Laughter? Double Check. Just one small whammy, the event won’t be very pocket-friendly. Standup artists are known to charge quite a lot of money for their acts. More prominent the name, the higher the rates. But isn’t the happiness of your employees priceless?

13. Are you ready to Gamble?

This one is a favorite among corporates! Come on, who doesn’t like a bit(definitely a bit!) of drunk gambling? Hire blackjack dealers, rent a few slot machines and a roulette table, and you are all set to go! If you want to keep things clean, allot makeshift coins and exclude real money from the table(where is the fun in that?) Whichever option you go for, one thing is for sure, excitement, fun, and entertainment.

14. The Field Trip

Offsite field trip works like a charm in de-stressing your employee. The best part? You don’t have to worry about the office mess. Field trips work like a charm in encouraging employees to communicate and bond. One very appealing aspect of this type of activity is that you can tweak the event according to your budget. An extravagant budget allows you for a daylong trip to the nearby(?) hill station. Short on budget? Don’t worry, a mini picnic at the local park will do just fine.

15. Board Game

Board games are a fun way to turn around any dull day at work into an evening filled with laughter and competitive goodwill. You can have multiple classic board games (Chess, Checkers, Scrabbles) and group people for different games. Since many people will be taking part (most probably), try to avoid games with a massive rulebook. And don’t forget to make a great playlist and arrange some great snacks for the party.

16. The Price is Definitely Right

This one might not be one of the cheapest ways to have fun, but it scores full marks in the fun department! The game is pretty simple!

Design or get about 15-20 cool items. The price of those items can be according to your budget. It can be anywhere from $1 items to $100 items(or even more). Allot every participant’s specific numbers. Pick four numbers from a hat(or a bowl, hey, it’s your office, so your accessories!) Now ask the people with those numbers to guess the price of the first item. The one closest to the accurate price gets to keep the thing!

Sounds fun, right? Small tip: Ensure the items you get are unique and fun and not regularly used.

Office parties are a great way to unwind, but it’s oh so difficult to hit the right notes. We will keep this space updated frequently, so you never run out of fun ideas!

10 Corporate Christmas Party Ideas that your Employees Will Actually Enjoy

by Pop! Events | Dec 3, 2019 | Corporate Events, Children’s Holiday Parties, Holiday Office Parties

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Are you overseeing organizing your annual company Christmas party? Are you having trouble coming up with fun company Christmas party ideas? Have you been discouraged with low attendance or unenthusiastic responses in the past? Did you overhear office gossip regarding the dreaded Christmas Corporate Party? The reason could be that you have been using the same hum drum ideas for the past several years. For instance, think about the list below.

Mediocre music and Entertainment

Sterile looking venues

Unappetizing food

Boring long speeches

Not to worry. Follow along for some amazing Corporate Christmas party ideas especially for you.

First things first. Set your budget, the date and time then, let’s get this party started!!!!

1. Musical Entertainment for Work Christmas Party Ideas

2. Photo opts for Corporate Christmas Party Ideas

3. Christmas Staff Party Ideas for foodies

4. Christmas Office Party Ideas with Wine and Spirits

5. Christmas Staff Party Ideas Revolving Around the Circus

6. Strolling Entertainers & Greeters Provide Boundless Christmas Work Party Ideas

7. Stage and Feature Shows Present Awesome Corporate Christmas Party Ideas

8. Non-Traditional Corporate Christmas Party Ideas

9. Christmas Office Party Ideas for Non-Evening Events

10. Corporate Christmas Party Ideas with a Theme

1. Musical Entertainment for Work Christmas Party Ideas

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Music is an integral part of any sort of celebration whether it be a wedding, a sporting event or in this case your Corporate Christmas Party. There are so many different opportunities to include music in your event. The following are specifically tailored for corporate Christmas party ideas.

Electronic music DJ VioletReplace your traditional DJ who just stands there playing boring old repetitive music with a funky Club style DJ who lets his personality shine through and can assess the crowd to determine what gets everybody up and grooving on the dance floor.

Three swing dancersTo energize your audience a great Rock & Roll Band will break all the barriers between millennials and the old folk. Your guests will let their hair down, loose their inhibitions and jive to the great sounds of the 50’s and 60’s.

Jazz bandFor a more subdued atmosphere a Jazz Band lends an element of sophistication to your Christmas Party. Don’t get me wrong though. A great jazz band knows when to turn it down to allow for conversation (dinner time) or pump it up with an element of fun & romance and get everyone up dancing to Swing.

Hip band under expresswayFor an edgier crowd there are some awesome non-traditional bands who transcend barriers of race, sexual orientation and body image. Combined with fabulous vocals, music and incredible choreography these groups will make a statement at your event.

2. Photo opts for Corporate Christmas Party Ideas

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Memories are made through Photography. But if you want something different and innovative rather than the traditional photo booth where everyone puts on goofy props and their picture gets printed out and usually left behind try the following office Christmas party ideas.

Man with mosaic wallFor a jaw-dropping innovative photo opportunity consider a Mosaic Wall where photos are transferred from Instagram, Twitter or an on-site camera or photo booth onto a wall digitally or photos get printed as stickers and your guests position them on a designated position on the wall. From far away the wall appears to be a 3D mosaic but from close you see individual photos. It has got to be the coolest thing since sliced bread!

Photo green booth screenAt your Company Christmas party arrange for a green screen photo booth where your guests can clown it up. You can also create strategic areas in the event where guests can take selfies. Inspire your attendees to share these fun photos on social media such as Instagram.

SloMo video unitA fun Office Christmas party idea is a state of the art SloMo video booth. Watch your guests let their hair down and perform silly antics which are captured in slow motion. Imagine images of your attendees in the middle of a jump high in the air or bubbles floating sky high while your guests gaze at the spectacle in amazement. Prepare a “wall of fun” back at the office with images reminiscent of your great Corporate Christmas Party.

Animated gif of people with antlersA GIF photo booth takes photos but gives 3 prints which allow the attendees to create an animated GIF file to post to social media. This booth is a sure winner at your Corporate Christmas Party

3. Christmas Staff Party Ideas for foodies

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What do people talk about before, during and after an event. FOOD! Gone are the days when you could serve the traditional turkey, mashed potatoes and peas. Yuck! There are so many exquisite cuisine offerings available.

Charcuterie spreadFor a sophisticated menu it doesn’t get much better than Charcuterie boards or platters. An assortment of cured meats, cheeses, fresh baked baguettes along with pickled veggies, olives and dried and fresh fruits and nuts creates a photo worthy statement.

Food stations montageIn our wonderfully multicultural city, it would be fun to have stations around the venue set up with traditional foods from different countries.

Two icecream bikesEveryone loves desserts. Try this unconventional dessert idea at your Corporate Christmas Party. Have a parade of dickie dee bicycles branded with your corporate name delivering ice cream to your guests. The drivers can also be dressed according to your theme! So different and so much fun!

4. Christmas Office Party Ideas with Wine and Spirits

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Standing in line at the bar is annoying. Alleviate this situation with some of the following ideas to welcome your guests and set the tone of the party.

Woman dressed as a chandalierA themed walking table lady offering signature cocktails creates not only a welcoming note, but great photo opts as well.

At left is a greeter dressed as a chandelier.

Wine tasting bar montageConnect with your co-workers at an Interactive Wine Tasting station. Everyone gets 5 tastings and a monogramed wine glass to take home.

Bartender jugglingCreate excitement and entertainment with a Flair Bartender. Watch them juggle liquor bottles or do a flip n’ pour without skipping a beat. This is showmanship at its best. Your guests will be talking about this for days to come.

5. Christmas Staff Party Ideas Revolving Around the Circus

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Who doesn’t love the circus? There are so many fun company Christmas party ideas that are circus related. Check out these ideas.

Acrobatic showAcrobatic acts perform amazing feats of human agility and balance. Your guests will be awestruck watching an acrobatic show or enjoy strolling acrobats throughout the evening.

Fire poiHoops & Fire Acts command audience attention. The combination of hula hoops (yes the ones we used to play with back in the 50’s and 60’s) with fire creates a spellbinding show that will astonish your guests.

Circus arial artistAn Aerialist Act performing death defying feats while twisting and spinning high in the air will captivate your guests. The grace and power of these entertainers are amazing to watch.

6. Strolling Entertainers & Greeters Provide Boundless Christmas Work Party Ideas

Cigar greeters

Engaging these entertainers at your event provides marvelous opportunities for interaction and photo opportunities which in turn will create Instagramable moments.

Magic at a corporate showStrolling magicians provide amusement and astonishment at a Corporate Christmas Party. Be prepared to hear over and over…” How did he do that?” The magicians also keep up a steady comedic chit chat that will have guests laughing out loud.

Living red carpet Imagine walking into your Corporate Christmas Party venue and being greeted by The Red Carpet Lady. She will make you feel like a star! You can also enhance the venue with characters dressed as strolling hedges. They are beautiful to look at and make for marvelous photo opts.

Ice Queen Stilt WalkerStilt Walkers will add a totally different dimension to your Corporate Christmas Party. You can choose from a massive variety of themed characters specially suited for your event. Oh! Did I mention that these make for fabulous photo opts.

7. Stage and Feature Shows Present Awesome Corporate Christmas Party Ideas

Chicago ShowThis is a fantastic way to say thank you for your staff’s dedication throughout the year. These work Christmas party ideas do not come cheap but what the heck, it’s Christmas. Right?

Moulin Rouge dancersNo need to go to the Big Apple! Bring your favorite Broadway shows to your event. All That Jazz, Cell Block Tango and Roxie Hart from Chicago sung live will be the highlight of your party. At the end the guests are invited to take photos with the actors. A high energy show with super talented dancers in awesome costumes makes Moulin Rouge another ideal Broadway show. But wait, that’s not all! The performers will teach your audience how to do the Can-Can.

Man being shaved by blindfolded womanTreat your staff to some mind-bending performances by illusionists and mentalists. The audience will be mesmerized by these incredible performers who combine audience participation and side-splitting comedy.

Belly dancersYou won’t be able to sit still while watching amazing dance shows from the Middle East Belly Dancers to the South Pacific Polynesian Dance Show or the exotic moves of Bollywood dancers. The high energy Tap Dance Show will leave your audience captivated by the sound of tap shoes striking the floor as a form of percussion. These dance shows are just the tip of the iceberg. There are so many more to choose from.

8. Non-Traditional Corporate Christmas Party Ideas

Who says that an office Christmas party must revolve around a formal venue with music and entertainment? Try something out of the ordinary, something that is so left field but so much fun. Consider these fun company Christmas Party ideas.

Axe throwingFor a thrilling experience and something quite different take your staff to an axe throwing venue. Let your guests battle it out for the title of champion axe thrower. (Drinks should be consumed after the competition!)

1930s telephone and top secret docsProfessional actors engage your audience with a hilarious interactive murder mystery scenario. Your guests will get into the plot and will be provided with all sorts of crime props and paraphernalia. This event will have your staff talking about it long after the event.

Figure skaterThis is a fun alternative to a traditional Corporate Christmas Party. There are several ways to make this event exciting. Engage professional skaters to perform a skating show. After the show your staff can take to the ice and skate along with the professionals! They will be pleased to pose for photos. Don’t forget to serve hot chocolate to warm up!

9. Christmas Office Party Ideas for Non-Evening Events

Just because you are hosting a Corporate Christmas Party for your staff it does not have to be held in the evening or a weekend or even at a venue. Try some of these work Christmas party ideas on site.

Edible DIY Crafts

Gingerbread cookie decoThe best DIY edible craft is gingerbread cookies. Watch you staff meticulously decorate their gingerbread treat with icing and sprinkles and chocolate buttons. These cookies probably won’t make it home but that’s ok!

Fortune teller with tarot cardsWhat can be more elegant that having a gourmet brunch complete with champagne and orange juice. But what to do after brunch? Hire seated entertainers to engage your guests. Tarot card readers, handwriting analysts, caricaturists and yes even tattoo artists. Everyone will have a memento to take home.

Christmas basketFor a truly meaningful Holiday Season have your staff contribute food, clothing and toys. Gather in an area large enough to create Christmas baskets for local charities. Work in teams to deliver these gifts personally. This most likely will become an annual activity.

10. Corporate Christmas Party Ideas with a Theme

Alice in wonderland with mad hatter1950s car

For the ultimate fun company Christmas Party go with a theme. Themed parties always create a buzz and your staff will be inspired to come up with awesome costumes relating to the theme. Prizes for the best costume of course! Below are some great ideas to bring out the awesomeness in your staff.

Great Gatsby

Alice in Wonderland

Havana

Canadiana

There you have it folks! You now have all the ammunition necessary with all the great Corporate Christmas party ideas. But, one passing thought though. Your employees have worked hard all year long. To show your appreciation for their hard work and dedication, hire an event planner to orchestrate this very important event for your company. Let your entire staff enjoy the party.

Have a safe and meaningful Holiday Season.

11 Fun Corporate Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas

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November 17, 2021

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In movies and TV shows, office Christmas parties are usually the stuff of jokes. But you surely want your corporate Christmas party to be a bit more original, right? If so, it’s time to get a little more creative with your own office holiday party. If you need inspiration for an engaging event to keep your colleagues in good spirits, here are 11 fun corporate Christmas party entertainment ideas to consider.

Make the most of these ideas by pairing them with a private, pristine, and inviting Peerspace venue. New to Peerspace? It just happens to be the world’s largest online marketplace for hourly event rentals. Sure, we have thousands of meeting spaces, offices, and corporate retreat venues, but we also have an equal amount of stylish and cozy party spaces near you. We’ll include photos from real Peerspace rentals throughout this article, so you see what’s out there for you and your team.

1. Build gingerbread houses

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Gingerbread houses aren’t just for kids. Grab some cookie kits and have a gingerbread house-building competition at the office. Off to the side, have a hot chocolate bar where your attendees can make their own hot cocoa drinks topped off with Baileys, peppermint schnapps, or Kahlúa for an additional twist. We think this idea would be even more festive at a Peerspace cabin!

2. Run an online Secret Santa

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Engage your whole team — even remote employees — with an online gift exchange using the Secret Santa app on Slack. Have remote workers open their gifts via webcam during your office party so everyone around the globe can feel involved in your holiday activities. After all, Santa can deliver presents virtually anywhere.

3. Host a boozy arts and crafts session

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Studios like Painting With a Twist host painting workshops that allow you to bring your own beer and wine to class. Book one of their locations for a holiday session so you and your colleagues can learn to paint X-mas cards or holiday decorations. This is a great corporate Christmas party entertainment idea for employees who love arts and crafts. You can also opt to create your own wine and paint party at a Peerspace venue of your choosing!

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4. Book a venue on Peerspace

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Head out of the office for a change of scenery. With Peerspace, you can find thousands of unique locations — from gorgeous lofts and galleries to glitzy lounges — where you can host a private movie screening, stage a photoshoot, or throw an elaborate dinner party. Many venues offer catering and equipment rentals to go with your booking.

In addition, you can contact the Concierge service to create a personalized space. These events and logistics pros can source and deliver your city’s finest catering, audio-visual equipment, extra furniture, wait staff, whatever you need. It’s the easiest way to throw a memorable office holiday party, that’s for sure!

5. Play Christmas paintball

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Get into the holiday spirit with competitive games! Depending on the size of your team, you can join a pre-scheduled event — like Santas vs. Grinches at Velocity Paintball in Ramona, CA — or book an entire paintball venue. Have players come dressed in themed outfits. Perhaps you can even request holiday-colored paint and other accessories.

6. Visit a haunted house

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Celebrate the Nightmare Before Christmas with a Halloween-themed winter party. Plenty of locations around the United States offer haunted houses during the holiday season; one such event is Krampus: A Haunted Christmas, which toured eight different cities in 2018. Check out this list of holiday haunted houses to see if any will be open in your area. You can also book a private Peerspace venue that just happens to look a little spooky to get the same thrills. While this spooky activity isn’t for everyone, it can make a memorable holiday outing, especially if everyone dresses up for it.

7. Hire a live band

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Forget the awkward karaoke and hire a live band. They don’t even have to play Christmas classics — consider a jazz band or string quartet. Music can be the corporate Christmas party entertainment idea that sets the vibe for your holiday party. Therefore, having a sleek, professional ensemble can mean the difference between a party that feels classy and one your guests can’t wait to leave.

8. Book a mixologist

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Bartenders know how to set the scene for a holiday party, making them an indispensable corporate Christmas party entertainment idea. And many mixologists, such as Mix and Twist in London, provide corporate Christmas services. You can bring these professionals to the office or enjoy your party at one of many spectacular locations on Peerspace. To take things up a notch, book a mixology lesson with N2 Mixology in Los Angeles so that your team can get hands-on experience mixing drinks.

Book the perfect holiday party venue.

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9. Have a puppy party

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If everyone in the office loves dogs, puppy parties are a fun corporate Christmas party entertainment idea that will keep your guests smiling. Rescue organizations like Secondhand Hounds in Minnesota offer puppy parties to socialize their dogs while also providing the opportunity for prospective dog-owners to learn about the adoption process. While you’ll need to book in advance and host the event in a suitable environment, nothing brings out the holiday spirit like a room full of puppies! Choose to book from a rescue agency rather than a pet store so you can be sure the animals are well-cared for. Plus, maybe you or a coworker will wind up adopting a sweet pup, the perfect present for the holiday season!

10. Rent food trucks

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You don’t have to live in LA or Portland to bring food trucks to the office. If you live somewhere with relatively decent weather, you can throw your holiday party in a courtyard or outdoor event space and bring a few local food trucks to cater to your team. How many food trucks do you need? Check out this handy guide to do the calculations. (They suggest around one truck per 200 people.) You can find food trucks that offer wood-fired pizza, grilled cheeses, paella, tacos, ice cream, and more. Decide on whether you’ll be footing the entire bill or giving your team food and drink vouchers. Remember to specify that in your contract.

11. Play bubble soccer

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You won’t be the first team to play bubble soccer for Christmas, but you’ll certainly be in select company. Bubble soccer is popular in Europe (it’s called Loopyball in Germany), and it’s starting to catch on in the United States. You can play outdoors in warmer regions or on a basketball court if it’s too cold outside. The game entails players encapsulated in giant inflatable orbs, with the upper body and arms enclosed but the legs free. You can run, kick, jump, and knock each other over without getting hurt. It’s the perfect way to have fun while you’re all shaped like giant Christmas ornaments.

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Whether you want to keep things in the office or rent an exciting venue, you don’t have to settle for a cliche Christmas celebration. Ditch the ugly sweater contest and take a risk with something unconventional with one or more of these 11 fun corporate Christmas party entertainment ideas.

To get the party started right, book a Peerspace venue and try these ideas in a cheery, private setting. And remember, if you need catering, equipment, or other rentals for your party, the Peerspace Concierge service can deliver it to you. No extra time spent running around the city picking up party supplies and post-party cleanup? It sounds like the start of a cheery holiday season to us!

41. Gimel! Gimel!

Every culture can appreciate the joys of candy and gambling. The dreidel game gets everyone in a circle with a pile of game pieces (money, candy, etc) spinning the dreidel to see how it lands. Nun = nothing – The player does nothing. Gimel = everything – The player gets everything in the pot. Hey = half – The player gets half of the pot. Shin = put in – The player adds a game piece to the pot. The game is over when one person has won all the pieces.

42. Someone else’s home for the holidays

You don’t have to worry about cramming your entire office (and plus ones) into your pad, that’s what Airbnb is for. Host your epic party in someone else’s house, while still giving everyone that homey holiday feel.

43. Food + Drink: Pizza truck

Pizza and movie night go together like, well, pizza and movie night. Check out food trucks and catering options in your area and try to set a limit now on how many slices you’re going to eat.

Click here to bring a pizza truck to your company’s holiday party.

44. Attire: Ugly sweaters

This just wouldn’t be a proper festive list unless we suggested ugly holiday sweaters somewhere.

Pro Tip

Let technology do some of the work. You already have so many details to manage, every little bit that you can delegate will help. Rely on companies like Eventbrite to handle ticketing/guest check-in. Asana lets you assign tasks to team members. Use Heytell onsite for easy communication – this app turns your phone into a walkie-talkie.

Theme: Let’s Get Physical

45. Anyone up for a Triple Salchow?

Bundle up, watch out for that toe pick, and show off your best figure 8 with an ice skating soiree. Serve (spiked) eggnog afterward for a toasty warm-up off the ice.

46. Feel like a hamster

Bubble Soccer is a newish sport where one plays regulation soccer encased in an inflatable ball that covers the head and torso. Be warned: Instead of providing protection, the balls act as bouncy balls that propel off each other, sending the athletes inside rolling and flying.

47. Take it to the lanes

Bowling is not only an engaging retro sport but also a modern nightlife staple. The animated scoreboard, the competition, the cocktails, the dance beats, and the glow in the dark decor, all make for corporate party paradise…and no one has to worry about which shoes to wear.

48. Food + Drink: Slider truck

All this carving up the ice, flying through the air, and pin pushing calls for a carb load. Feel like a baller on the field by pulling up your own food truck, or getting catering inside the office (limited to select cities). The cuisine options are as endless as the number of hits you’ll take in bubble soccer.

49. Attire: Sporty

Any piece of clothing that mentions Lycra, sweat-wicking, breathable, and stink-proof on the tag.

Pro Tip

Decide what you want people to be talking about the next day, and spend extra time (and possibly money) to make sure it happens. Is it the food (then be sure to book with Roaming Hunger!)? An artist or musical act that’s the talk of the town? A hip venue? A unique activity? Make it the centerpiece of your event and plan the rest of the details from there.

Theme: Teamwork Makes The Dream Work

50. I Spy

…with my little eye. Scavenger Hunts are the adult version of the classic boredom-busting game I Spy. Create your own hunt theme and tie the clues to that topic. Send teams on a pub crawl to find a mustached man drinking a PBR, or on a foodie adventure to find something flavored with Sriracha. Here are some tips on getting organized.

51. Get us out of here!

Escape rooms come with their very own theme: zombies, music, murder mysteries, and more. The puzzles encourage everyone to work together or risk death. Maybe not death, but at least a disappointing loss. Roaming Hunger took on an escape room and highly recommends it as a great exercise in friendly company-wide competition (via HuffPost).

52. Silly superlatives

Handing out silly superlatives to your team is a surefire way to get a few laughs. Need some ideas?

“Earliest to every meeting”

“Most likely to use an emoji over slack”

“Messiest desk”

Just make sure that no employee feels slighted. (Courtesy of Claudia Kiss, VP of Marketing, The Vendry.)

53. Food + Drink: BBQ

After all that work, employees deserve something that’s finger lickin’ good, like BBQ. Make sure no one has to lift a finger by booking a food truck or catering.

54. Attire: Your best spy-ware

Think Tom Cruise in Mission: Impossible. Sleek pants with multiple pockets and a shirt tight enough that it won’t impede sudden movements you might need to make.

Pro Tip

Embrace your limitations and view them as a chance to get creative. Maybe you have a tiny budget. The Party Goddess suggests sharing the costs with a potluck. Use a Google doc or Pinterest board to keep track of who’s bringing what. And don’t stop at the food when it comes to assignments – put someone in charge of the playlist, dishes, decor, etc. No matter what the challenge is, don’t let the details bog you down.

Theme: Booze Tour

55. Nothing to wine about

Who can ever really remember the nuances of every blend, especially on the third winery stop? This beats the heck out of a museum tour. Ride the buzz of tastings, luxurious gift shops, and artisanal menus as you create hazy, Pinot Noir-fueled memories with your colleagues.

56. IP-Yay

Ya sure, you’ll learn all about the brewery’s history and methods and yadda yadda, but the tastings! Repeat after us: pale ales, porters, stouts, lagers, ales. Strap on the beer goggles, yell a hallelujah for the 21st amendment, and make sure you have some water lined up for later.

57. Food + Drink: Pretzels, pizza, popcorn, you name it

Drinks are already covered, clearly. Food should be anything known to help soak up the booze. Some of our favs: pretzels, pizza, pasta, and burgers and fries.

Pro Tip

Consider throwing your party at an off peak time, i.e. not a weekend night in December. You’ll find better availability at venues and have more leverage to negotiate deals with vendors. The Party Goddess suggests a Sunday brunch as a way to mix up the usual routine.

Theme: Take the Party on the Road

58. All through the town

The wheels on the xmas party bus go round and round. Take the celebrations to the streets, blast bumpin’ beats, and keep the holiday party fun rollin’ to multiple locations. Stop #1 – The roof, the roof, can never be on fire if there is no roof. A rooftop bar offers spectacular views and some fresh air before it’s time to go start the bus.

Ready to bring the best food trucks to your company’s holiday party? Get started here.

59. Hark! The herald employees sing

Who doesn’t love a heartfelt carol, especially when it’s belted out of a party bus? Sing-along to a pre-recorded song, or go acapella as you use your vocal talent to share Christmas cheer with everyone.

60. To the CEO’s house we go

When the big kahuna opens his or her doors to the entire team, it’s a grand gesture of holiday giving. Just don’t forget to take your shoes off at the door.

61. For those that prefer the water

Set sail for a night with your coworkers on a dinner cruise under the stars for your corporate holiday party. Just make sure none of the staff falls overboard. That’s going to make Monday more than awkward, and Christmas a little sad.

62. Food + Drink: Lobster rolls

Line up some gourmet catering (like lobster rolls or sushi burritos) for the boss’s house, and pack the bus with booze, water, and easy snacks like popcorn, crackers, and maybe even some fruit snacks just to bring back memories of your old bus riding days.

63. Attire: Classy casual

Classy casual is on the agenda for tonight’s dress. You want to look posh for the rooftop bar and boss’s house, but just remember you’ll be getting on and off a bus, which becomes more difficult as the booze rolls on.

Pro Tip

Bixel & Company doesn’t let the excitement of the event fade when the last guest walks out the door. They use photography and videos from the event to help guests rekindle fond memories. Photos and clips from last year’s party are also a great way to build anticipation for this year’s party.

Theme: VIPs Only (Very Important Partiers)

64. Reservation for awesomeness, please

It doesn’t get fancier than renting out an entire restaurant. Let someone else do all the work while you party down. Check out The Infatuation’s list of holiday party hotspots if you’re an LA-based company.

65. Treat Yoself

Book luxurious spa treatments for the team, and you will forever be remembered as the most beloved company party planner … of all time.

66. Fast pass to fun

Whether it’s the roller coaster or just excitement, a day at a theme park will have staff screaming over your corporate holiday party.

67. Food + Drink: Dine out

Check in with the venues to see where they might be able to help out with. Restaurants often offer affordable app or dinner packages, the spa may have an attached restaurant, and you may be able to book out a private area for lunch at the park.

68. Attire: Comfy chic

Depending on which route you go, everyone should dress to the nines for a restaurant book out, slip into loungewear for the spa, and plan on tennis shoes for the theme park.

Pro Tip

Get feedback! A holiday party comes but once a year. Send out a simple survey to find out what people liked so you can build off of it next year, and what to ditch.

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69. Party down on a Friday

No one wants to go to work the day after a night of overindulging with colleagues. Have your corporate holiday party on a Friday or Saturday and save everyone the struggle of trying to make it in on time.

70. Make that a double

Drinking isn’t mandatory for your corporate holiday party to be a success, but those looking to imbibe will greatly appreciate a bartender or open bar service.

71. Your driver has arrived

If your festivities really take it up a notch, some of your guests may need a ride home. Save your employees the burden of figuring it out and provide a free ride service.

72. Babysitter’s club

Any parent knows that a night out is a rare event, and a company holiday party is the perfect excuse. If your company has a lot of working parents, consider offering a babysitter stipend to show that you understand how special the night is.

73. Tricked out

Your holiday party may not have a giant ball pit like SpaceX’s did, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for sad, cardboard snowflakes. Cool decor is vital to good holiday party vibes so don’t skimp on this part.

74. Morning pick me up

A catered breakfast is essential if your party falls on a weeknight. Help everyone recover with breakfast burritos (or some Yeastie Boys bagels). Pass the Cholula, please.

75. The Hangover Part 4

Keep the good times rolling with an in-office movie day following the night of your holiday party. If Elf isn’t being played then something is seriously amiss.

76. Partner up

Besides the pure entertainment factor of seeing what guests show up, allowing employees to bring a plus one to your corporate holiday party is a nice gesture to include everyone. Also, people are more inclined to attend if they can bring their spouse or significant other along.

77. Everyone’s invited

Just because your company is spread out in different locations doesn’t mean you can’t get in on the holiday cheer. Offer remote workers a gift certificate for a nice dinner out, movie passes, or sporting tickets to make everyone feel included in the fun.

In the spirit of giving, we may have listed more than 54 corporate holiday party ideas, but you deserve it. You’ve been good boys and girls this year. A holiday celebration is the perfect time and excuse to bond with your coworkers outside of the cubicle walls. These suggestions are sure to make your event a memorable time.

So there you have it! The good news is that everyone loves a party (especially if it takes away from actual working time…). Decide on your theme, get your ducks and details in a row, and then just listen to the pros.

19. Food + Drink: DIY Donuts

What’s better than an endless amount of tasty sweet treats ready to be eaten? Sweet treats with your preferred toppings. Hire a donut food truck to cook up some piping hot dough rings and set out a smorgasbord of toppings choices.

20. Get Culinarily Educated

Calling all Julia Childs and Gordon Ramsays (just no yelling, please). Take a company-wide cooking class and ensure you end up with some new knife skills and a delicious homemade dinner.

21. Crafty craft cocktails

In lieu of hiring a bartender, set up a mini bar and let guests craft their own drinks. Organize mixers, tinctures, spirits, and herbaceous ingredients like rosemary, mint, sage, basil, cilantro, and thyme, along with suggested recipe cards. Don’t forget the muddlers and shakers.

22. Attire: Channel your inner Martha Stewart

Aprons! Buy a box of cheap holiday print aprons for guests to take home with them.

Pro Tip

A&M Events says you should allocate your total budget before you sign any vendor contracts. You want to make sure you have every piece covered so you don’t run out of money too soon.

Theme: Holidays Around The World

23. German party game

Translation: Chocolate Eating – Schokoladenessen is a German party game where players sit in a circle and roll and pass the dice until someone rolls a double. Whoever rolls a double puts on the hat, scarf, and gloves and tries to unwrap the candy bar, using the kitchen utensils, and eat all the candy before someone else can roll a double. The new double roller then takes over the hat, scarf, and gloves and continues eating the chocolate. The game ends when you’re outta chocolate. Of course, this can always be modified into an adult version with drinks, but we’ll leave that up to you.

24. Break out the blindfold

In Mexico, piñatas are not just for birthdays. Buy a safe for work-themed piñata and stuff it with goodies like airplane-sized shooters of booze, candy, and toys even adults would love, like sticky hands.

Click here if you are looking for birthday party catering for a co-worker, friend, or family.

25. Food + Drink: Aren’t We Potlucky

Hire a food truck, or organize catering to provide the main meal (like empanadas), then create a sign-up list for employees to reserve a traditional holiday side dish from another country. Start with potato latkes from Israel, mince pies from England, chocolatey Bûche de Noël from France, spiced hot chocolate from Peru, and for those who don’t cook, KFC from Japan.

26. Attire: Guest choice

Encourage guests to wear garb traditional from the region of the dish they brought.

Pro Tip

Wild Sky Events assigns every task to a team member to make sure nothing falls through the cracks during planning, set up, execution, and wrap. A well-organized Google Doc with a name next to each to-do ensures everybody knows who is responsible for what.

Theme: Let The Games Begin

27. Take me out to the ball (or puck) game

Hockey, basketball, and football are all in full swing during November and December, so round up the troops and turn your corporate holiday party into a sports-fueled soiree. A fun perk idea? Provide everyone with a hat or shirt to cheer on your team.

28. Slippery banana peels not included

When does one get the opportunity to jump behind the wheel of 5 horsepower and whoop his or her colleagues in go kart racing? Your corporate holiday party should be just that opportunity.

29. High score!

Run free into the flashing lights of the arcade and connect with your colleagues as you challenge each other to air hockey and PAC-MAN, or share futile attempts to claim that plush Batman with the impossibly flimsy claw.

30. Food + Drink: Ballpark favorites

Prepare employees for a night of junk food: ballpark hot dogs, salty nachos, cotton candy, Bud Light in an aluminum bottle, pretzels and “cheese.”

31. Attire: Athletic casual

Anything that lets you move.

Theme: Santa Con

32. Gift exchange

A Secret Santa or White Elephant can make even the most unbearable parties a little better because… gifts. And if you don’t know what to give, this gift compilation will help you find the perfect present for your co-worker.

33. Pin the nose on Rudolph

Without his nose so bright, Rudolph won’t be able to guide Santa’s sleigh tonight! Put on the blindfold, take a few dizzying spins, and listen to the laughter as everyone witnesses you stumble your way to Rudolph to try to save the day.

34. Say cheese

Get proof that it did, in fact, happen. A photo booth (bonus points if it’s branded like these done by Gold Frame Media) is essential to remember what happened at your corporate holiday party. It’s also a reminder to try to keep yourself in check.

35. Food + Drink: Holiday treats

Go all out with the red and white: strawberries topped with whipped cream, bowls stuffed with candy canes, red velvet crinkle cookies, winter white red velvet fudge, sangria with stocking-shaped ice cubes, tomato and mozzarella kabobs.

36. Attire: Reverse Santa

Our own CEO, Ross Resnick, suggests a unique spin on staff dressing in head to toe red and white: “everyone dresses like Santa, but you hire a model to come dressed as an office worker for everyone to take pictures with.”

Pro Tip

When it comes to capturing memories, Bixel & Company likes to take the traditional photo booth to the next level with virtual reality, green screen effects, and morphing. The Party Goddess, an LA-based event producer who’s handled parties for celebs like Sofia Vergara and Snoop Dogg, suggests projecting the photobooth images in real time so everyone can watch the party progress. And A&M Events likes to extend photo opps outside the booth with “Instagram-able moments” like a bespoke backdrop near the entrance or a crazy dessert display near the back of the space.

Theme: Movie and Reindeer Games Night

37. Put on the classics

Home Alone, It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Story, Elf … the holidays are the perfect time to recline and take in some classics. Dim the lights, pass the popcorn, and get everyone comfy for the cherished tradition of watching classic movies and collectively quoting all the best lines. And hey, if there’s booze around, why not create a whole new drinking game? Here’s one to get you started: Take a drink every time Buddy says “Santa” in Elf.

38. Ok, who wrapped this thing?

There are a few variations on this classic holiday game. One way to play is to wrap a gift in countless layers of wrapping paper and pass it around the circle to be unwrapped one layer at a time. Whoever tears off the last bit wins the gift! Another way is to take turns attempting to open the gift with bulky oven mitts.

39. Musical cheers

Just no one get hurt, okay? Sprinkle some Christmas spirit over the beloved classic game musical chairs by playing only holiday music to signal the circling of the chairs.

40. Cheer pong

Use jingle bells instead of ping pong balls for a holiday twist on a cherished drinking game. Just don’t jingle all the way to a hangover.

77 Corporate Holiday Party Ideas Employees Will Love (2022 Edition)

September 1, 2021 • Feature, The Office

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Whether you’re working with a whole Party Planning Committee, or it’s just little old you, putting together a corporate holiday party is no easy task.

We’ve broken down the ideas into 14 different themes – each one includes activities, food, and activities.

Throughout the article we’ve also gathered Pro Tips from experts in the event planning industry. Enjoy!

And here it is — your first PRO TIP.

Pro Tip

Before you pick up the phone to call your first vendor, or start Googling to find the best guest check-in app, Wild Sky Events, who counts Lyft and The Knot as clients, suggests getting everything down on paper and out of your brain. Starting the event planning with a full, bullet point list of every detail ensures nothing is overlooked, and it provides a master checklist for vendors and anyone else helping out with the event.

Theme: So tonight I’m gonna party like it’s 1999

1. Kara-offkey

Turn your corporate holiday party into the good old days when MTV actually played music videos. Look up the top hits from the decade and prepare everyone’s ears for unique renditions of “Livin’ la Vida Loca.”

2. Game time

Snag some retro games on eBay, or raid your parents’ closet for classics like Grape Escape, Gator Golf, Mr. Bucket, Jumanji, and Jumpin’ Monkeys. Set up a lounge area at the event space where people can play a few rounds on breaks from the dance floor.

3. Food+ Drink: 90’s Eats

We’ll help you book a food truck that can whip up 90s-inspired food. Create-your-own Lunchables-style mini pizzas, Cheez Balls, P.B. Crisps, Dunkaroos. Don’t forget to send party guests home adorned with oversized Ring Pops.

4. Attire: Throwback ‘fits

Luckily (or maybe not so much) the 90s are back in fashion, so employees might already have some of these gems lying around. Encourage attendees to show up in overalls with one strap undone, bleached tips, chain wallets, neon windbreakers, grunge ripped jeans, Hypercolor tees, and anything else that screams the 90s.

Pro Tip

When it comes to theme parties, A&M Events has lots of experience. These expert party planners advise choosing a theme that’s unique, but specific and reasonable to execute. They recently produced a Mad Men x Palm Springs-inspired event and guests knew just how to dress up without wondering whether or not they would feel out of place.

Theme: A Night of Chance

5. Who has #88302?

Give everyone a raffle ticket as they enter, then a few times during the evening, halt activities to announce winners. Stock the prize box with items like gift cards, Apple TVs, and tickets to sporting events.

6. Up the ante

It’s easy to bet big when you’re playing with fun money. Set up slots, poker tables, and roulette for a fun and unique corporate holiday party activity. Yelling “Mama needs a new pair of shoes” and accusing your colleagues of being card sharks is mandatory.

7. You won’t believe your eyes (or ears)

A talented magician is always a corporate holiday party pleaser, especially if the Full House Martinis already have guests seeing double. Or, hire a fortune teller to offer party goers a peek into the future.

8. Live music

There’s nothing like a blast from the horn section to keep the energy up at the craps table. Book a local band to make sure the whole night is up tempo.

9. Food + Drink: Casino Bites

With all eyes on the cards, you’ll want to make sure food is edible in small bites, and available on toothpicks, shish kabobs, or dippable with chips or veggies. Pack the buffet table with on-theme nibbles like Texas Hold ‘Em Hamburger Bites, Black Jack Cheese Dip, Full House Martinis, Roll the dice sushi rolls, Poker chips and dip, Big Money Meatballs, and if you’re feeling really brave, Clams casino. For a sweet treat, cut brownies into squares and decorate them with frosting to make them look like dice.

10. Attire: Glam

Ask attendees at your corporate holiday party to jazz it up. Guests can put together their best Queen of Hearts, Lady Luck, or fedora-wearing gangster ensembles for an extra hand of good luck.

Pro Tip

Bixel & Company, an LA-based event agency responsible for some of the area’s most buzzed about events, suggests building excitement for the event in advance through email blasts, social media, blogs, and good old word of mouth. You know your event is going to be awesome – make sure invited attendees know, too!

Theme: Do Good, Feel Good

11. No Grinches allowed

Get into the spirit of giving with an office-wide charity event. Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or ask everyone to donate to a charity of their choice instead of gifts. Check out Givewell.org, a great tool that ranks charities in order of their effectiveness and shows where your money is going and the impact it will have.

12. Invite some puppers

Help adoptable pups find their furever homes with a PuppyParty. Seriously, it’s a real thing. Guests can get in as many snugs and boops needed with these doggos.

13. Slow-mo kisses

The only thing that could pawsibly make a photo with a pupper better is a slow motion video booth. Capture every adorable moment in a cool highlight reel of the night’s soiree.

14. Food + Drink: Food Truck

Park a food truck outside to keep the fluff and the food separate. Click on the banner below to learn more, or click HERE to find out just how much it might cost.

15. Attire: Sweaters

Anything that can easily be lint-rolled. You’ll be covered in fake snow after the first ten minutes.

Pro Tip

A&M Events in Nashville has learned through working with clients like BarkBox and Church’s Chicken that their favorite events are those where guests are immediately comfortable. A recent success involved a party where dogs where the main invitees and their people were the guests. If your office is dog-friendly, consider throwing a party where pups are on the guest list, too!

Theme: Merry Craftmas

16. More glitter, please

Start the festivities with a holiday ornament decorating party. Grab some plain ornaments and crafts supplies at Target or a hobby shop. Throw down some newspaper and let guests go to town.

17. Sugary decor

Nothing says holiday season like the smell of freshly baked gingerbread walls and roofs, right? Stock up on sugary decor like candy canes, cinnamon hearts, gummy bears, M&Ms, Starburst, Smarties, sprinkles, icing, and of course, gumdrops, and let staff create their own gingerbread houses. When everyone’s done building their masterpiece, hold a vote to see who wins for best curb appeal.

18. The Great Cookie Bake-Off

This corporate holiday party activity is just like the gingerbread houses, but cookies instead! You can vote for the best design, or just let everyone dig in.