The festive season comes round fast, and so too does the Christmas work do. Ideas for your festive event might already be flying around, but if you’re a bit stuck or just fancy something a bit different this year, now’s the time to think outside the gift box and inject some fresh festive magic into your office Christmas party.
Office Christmas parties aren’t only for fun; they’re a great way to boost team bonding over a shared experience, make staff feel valued and improve productivity. They also just make everyone happy.
At Team Tactics, we love crafting lively, invigorating and chat-worthy events. From unconventional Christmas events to traditional holiday favourites, we’ve curated a list of our favourite Christmas work do ideas sure to spark joy and create lasting memories. Get ready to deck the halls and discover new ways to celebrate with your team this festive season!
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Outdoor Christmas Party Ideas
While traditional indoor office Christmas parties may be the go-to option, why not switch things up and try an outdoor team building event? With fresh air, stunning natural backdrops, and plenty of space to flex your creativity, an outdoor celebration can breathe new life into your annual festivities. Here are some of our favourite picks!
- Treasure Hunt
London-based businesses can give their staff a day to remember with one of our action-packed, festive themed Christmas treasure hunts. Using interactive maps and GPS technology teams can get involved solving a winter wonderland of different challenges.
Our Scrooge Christmas scavenger hunt puts a lively twist on the theme by giving participants a list of items to buy. Teams will be tested on their business expertise, negotiation skills, and time management as they compete to find specifically chosen items at the lowest cost. Who will emerge victorious by securing the greatest bargains within their allocated cash limit?
- Christmas Crystal Maze
For those who enjoy a touch of nostalgia from their office Christmas parties, this quest packed, interactive and thrilling Christmas experience is a must. Get the party started with London’s Crystmas Team Challenge, cracking the crystal maze style puzzles set in the streets of London.
- Yuletide on the Thames
What could be more thrilling at Christmas time than a high-powered speed boat ride along the Thames? If you find out, please let us know! Perfect for discovering the sites of London like never before, this Christmas team building event is bound to leave a lasting impression on your colleagues and delegates.
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Christmas Party Ideas For The Office
If you’re quite happy to keep things in-house, there are lots of ways you can make use of your actual office. Maybe there are only a few of you and you need some small office Christmas party ideas, or maybe your team just love where they work and don’t want to venture further. Whatever the reason, we’ve got some great ways you can bring the fun into your office.
- Santa Dash
Christmas work do ideas don’t come much more on-theme than the Santa Dash. For this fast paced office Christmas party, teams must compete with Santa in his dash around the world. Armed with an iPad there are different games with Christmas challenges for every country you visit. Perfect for companies who have staff from across the globe or whose business is done on a global scale.
- Dragon’s Apprentice
Coming to a boardroom near you – this is an office Christmas party like no other. The Dragon’s Apprentice experience is a chance to show you can problem solve like a boss and pitch like a professional.
Whether you have a big or small office, Christmas party ideas involving a good team quiz are always a winner. We have a huge range of popular quiz formats to choose from, which you can incorporate into your office Christmas party night, or take part in at your desks. Impress your workmates with outrageous high tech trivia quizzes full of festive fun titbits. A super fun activity to enjoy over a Christmas meal or as an ice breaker.
- Grab The Grinch
Combining kids’ classic board game, The Mousetrap with everyone’s favourite Christmas villain, our Grab the Grinch game is one of mobile office Christmas parties that gets people working together. Perfect for boosting morale and bringing out the festive spirit, participants must solve a series of fun challenges to get to the Grinch.
Christmas Party Entertainment Ideas
Classic office Christmas parties have long been synonymous with December, and for good reason. Sharing a tipple with colleagues and singing some carols makes for excellent team bonding. From fully bespoke corporate events to sourcing some fabulous evening entertainment, we’ve got everything you need for an unforgettable shindig.
- Drag Bingo
Eyes down for a hilarious Christmas experience that will have everyone howling with laughter. It’s bingo with a Christmas twist, lashings of hairspray and more innuendoes than you can shake a bauble at. Win prizes, make memories and have an amazing time at Drag Bingo.
Our All Out Party extravaganzas go above and beyond the standard sit down meal. If you like your office Christmas parties with lots of energy, interactive games and show stopping entertainment then this ones for you.
- Christmas Party Cocktail Making
Start the celebration with a festive twist by hosting a Christmas cocktail making session. A chance to relax and socialise with a selection of festive drinks, joining your colleagues with a fabulous cocktail making experience. It’s the perfect icebreaker for any Christmas event!
Casino night is one of our ever-popular Christmas party entertainment ideas, giving staff the chance to get dressed up and do some guilt free gambling. We can bring the experience to you or host in an especially selected venue, as well as provide food to perfectly complement your evening. The money isn’t real but the fun definitely is!
- Christmas Party Bus
Celebrate the holiday season in style with our London Christmas Party Bus! This unique experience gives you and your colleagues the chance to enjoy the festive atmosphere of the capital, all while cruising around in your very own party bus.
As you embark on this exclusive trip, you’ll have the opportunity to make pit stops at some of London’s most iconic landmarks whilst enjoying a two-floor party space offering ample room for up to 60 guests. What’s not to love!?
Crafty and Creative Work Christmas Party Ideas
Christmas party entertainment ideas are never more wholesome than a craft making session. This is the perfect time to be creative and try something completely new. As well as being a lot of fun and a wonderful way to get team members talking, staff get to take their creations and mementoes home as a lasting memory of a day well spent. Here are some ways to bring a touch of crafty magic to your work Christmas do.
- Glass Workshop
Our latest activity ‘Santa’s Glass Workshop’ brings teams together to learn the art of glass fusing in a festive, joy-filled setting. Our Christmas Glass Fusing Workshop is a unique, one-of-a-kind experience where your delegates can learn a new crafting skill whilst socialising and having fun. As a bonus, they can also take their glass ornament creations home as keepsakes!
This crafty and mindful Christmas activity sees participants make their own eco-friendly crackers which can then be taken home. It’s a brilliant way to kick start the festive cheer in your office.
- Art Class
Add an artistic note to your Christmas party season by working with your colleagues to create a lasting memory with our fun packed painting challenge. Merry Masterpiece is an artform in itself, tasking teams to create a seasonal piece of large form artwork using their imagination and creativity.
- Wreath Making
Take part in our wreath making workshops, to create the perfect Christmas decoration for your home, or gift it to someone you love. Wreath making is a fun, creative outlet for your team to enjoy – you can even take your designs home with you for some additional festive decoration and to help remember the occasion!
Charity Christmas Party Ideas
Ever thought about how you could make a difference with your Christmas work do? Ideas that engage staff whilst also doing good are an enriching way to celebrate the season of goodwill. We’ve adapted some of our award-nominated charity team building events for the Christmas period so you can build team cohesion, communication and leadership skills, and give back to the community.
- Build A Bike
We all love festive fun at a work Christmas party but it’s also the perfect time to give something back. Join our Christmas build a bike activity and create something fabulous to donate to charity over December. Work in teams to build a brand new, children’s or adults bike to be donated to charities across the UK.
- Give A Helping Hand
This is a powerful and incredibly rewarding team building activity that really taps into the spirit of Christmas. Working together in teams, you create a prosthetic hand for individuals in developing countries. The Helping Hand event teaches you how prosthetic limbs are made, encourages collaboration and makes a huge difference to those who need it.
Gather your colleagues together to make a high tech dog wheelchair and use your office Christmas party to make a positive change. Perfect for offices with lots of dog lovers, this charitable experience will bring everyone together, and is an unusual and gratifying way to celebrate Christmas.
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Office Christmas Party Ideas For Foodies
As the saying goes, ’tis the season to eat, drink, and be merry! This year, why not make your festive gathering one to remember by catering to the foodies amongst your colleagues? Gone are the days of dull buffets and uninspiring canapés. Below, we present you with an array of mouth-watering food and drink events that will delight all palettes and leave hearts feeling full too.
- Cooking Workshops
Love cooking up a storm? Our cooking workshops and masterclasses will help you discover who is the best candidate for making Christmas dinner. Take on Christmas related cooking challenges, learn new skills overseen by a professional chef, and make a toast to time well spent.
- Sweet Treats
It wouldn’t be Christmas without some indulgence, and this is the perfect way to combine festive treats with the Christmas work do. Ideas don’t get more delicious than making tasty bons bons, decorating yummy cupcakes and devouring flavoursome gingerbread men. Make team bonding taste heavenly with our Sweet Treats experience.
- Chocolate Making
Our expert chocolatier will come to your offices, or any other venue, and teach your staff the art of chocolate making. Choose from a relaxed and informal event that lets you take things at your own pace, or for more structured office Christmas parties, we can include guided challenges and activities. Either way you get to make and eat hand-crafted Christmas chocolates – what could be better?
Work With Team Tactics For Your Next Corporate Christmas Party
With almost 30 years of experience in the event industry, Team Tactics are the go-to specialists for organising the biggest and best corporate events in London and the UK! Christmas is a special time of year and we make sure that all of the office Christmas parties we organise are fit for the occasion. Contact us today about our innovative and fun-filled Christmas party entertainment ideas for a festive event your team will still be talking about next year.
Work Christmas Party Ideas FAQs
When is the best time to plan an office Christmas party?
The best time to plan a work Christmas party is as early as possible. As strange as it is to think about Christmas in the summertime, making Christmas arrangements around July/August will give you plenty of time to secure venues, make bookings with vendors, send out invites and organise the logistics.
How do I make my office Christmas party fun?
There are lots of ways to make office Christmas parties fun. Choose a lively venue, offer great food and drinks, and ensure there’s entertainment like a DJ or live music to keep the energy up. Interactive activities, such as games, Secret Santa or a photobooth will engage people and, of course, you can consider team building evans and ice breakers.
What are some good Christmas work do ideas?
For a great work Christmas do try to mix fun elements like music, games, or awards with enriching opportunities to bond as a team. The aim is to reward staff with a great time and to create lasting memories. The actual activities and events will depend on the size of our company, budget and personal preferences.
How much do office Christmas parties cost?
Office Christmas parties can cost as much or as little as you want. Ideally, set a budget early on and consider costs for the venue, catering, entertainment, and decorations. Estimate a per-person amount and prioritise spending based on team size and party goals, ensuring the event is enjoyable but within limits. To take the stress away, use an events agency like Team Tactics to handle everything for you.
Are office Christmas parties worth it?
Yes, office Christmas parties are worth it! They boost morale, foster team bonding, and offer a chance to celebrate the year’s achievements in a relaxed setting, helping to strengthen workplace relationships.
What are some office Christmas party theme ideas?
Great office Christmas party themes include Winter Wonderland, Ugly Sweater Party, or a traditional festive dinner. You can also try themes like 80s retro, Masquerade Ball, or even a cosy Christmas movie marathon for something different.
Can office Christmas parties be held virtually?
Yes, office Christmas parties can be held virtually and are fantastic for remote teams! Use platforms like Zoom or Teams, and plan interactive games like trivia or a virtual gift exchange. Sending care packages or gift cards to attendees also adds a personal touch to the remote celebration.
