Virtual Holiday Party Ideas & Activities
Virtual Holiday Party Ideas
Are you trying to plan an online holiday party but find it difficult? You’re not alone! For a corporate event it can seem impossible. But like anything else it is possible.
While quizzes and escape rooms can be fun for some, an interactive online “mental magic” show is the perfect ice-breaker activity for a virtual holiday party. Jon Finch is a virtual holiday magician who has a gift for performing (HR-friendly) routines that are loved across the board.
“The best virtual show I’ve seen!” — Rachel Mitchener, Nickelodeon
“Everyone had an absolute blast!"
Stephanie O’Connell, Google
“Everyone is still talking about it today. It was a very nice break from the usual Zoom meetings! I haven't seen the group laugh that hard in years.”
Matthias Wurth, Ervin & Smith
“I had executives calling me after the show saying how much fun they had and how impressed they were.”
Ashley Rutter, GAINSystems
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Virtual Holiday Party Ideas
Online Holiday Party Activities That Fill The Virtual Space
Imagine a world where you can have fun without owning dress shoes. It sounds like something out of The Matrix, but virtual parties are here to stay and the future is bright!
The world didn’t stop having fun when it went virtual. Virtual parties offer many benefits over traditional in person gatherings. It’s more cost effective for one thing (not to mention eco-friendly). There's also no worrying about parking, getting that pesky sunburn, or icky public restrooms. All you need is your computer.
A virtual holiday event gives people with disabilities an opportunity they wouldn't otherwise have. At an in person event, someone may have difficulty walking around at large scale spaces. The wheelchair doesn't fit through doors. But virtual holiday parties offer them a chance to take part.
What could be better than having everything delivered right to your door?
A virtual party is a great way to have fun without even having to leave the house. Any budget, no time constraints, no special skills required. With so many online apps, it's easy to host a fun virtual holiday party.
It might be easier than setting up an actual event because all people need is internet access.
Here are ten fun virtual event ideas that will give event marketers the inspiration needed.
Zoom Holiday Ideas - Top Ten List ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Zoom fatigue can affect our productivity and creativity. But engagement and connection can still thrive in a virtual world.
Here are ten great ways to increase engagement in your virtual party:
1. Virtual Magician
A global or country-wide team can meet — and meet more often, since now that it’s so easy to host your meeting online. But it can be difficult to connect with one another when we aren’t all in the same room.
Online magic shows have grown more in popularity compared with other unique virtual holiday event ideas. Everyone loves magic — even adults. And magic gets people out of their shell like nothing else can.
With a zoom magician like Jon Finch, you can MELT Zoom Fatigue like mercury in a microwave. And the best part is that the magic happens in your own hands. On your side of the screen!
That’s why those who provide virtual magic shows are some of the busiest entertainers.
This idea takes the number one spot for several reasons, including:
Teams keep booking virtual magic shows again and again — a clear sign of their value
The surprising flexibility of this form of entertainment — many magicians quickly adapted to this new era
The memories — compared with the other ideas for your next virtual holiday (below), magic is the most memorable
A popular cognate of virtual magic is virtual mentalism (or mind reading). There is something engaging about your mind being read from thousands of miles away. It makes a virtual mentalist like Jon Finch one of the most sought after virtual entertainers in the world.
“The best virtual show I've seen!”
Zoom Holiday Party List
2. Virtual Bingo
Did you know that playing Bingo at a virtual holiday celebration is even more fun than playing it in person? You don't have to be a 90-year-old grandma to enjoy a game of Bingo (hey, if you like playing Bingo, it's nothing to be ashamed of). There's a reason old people never stopped playing Bingo — because it's fun!
It's even more fun when you don't have to get dressed up and leave the house.
3. Garden Party
I know what you're thinking. Why would anyone do a garden party online?
Well, lots of people are doing it at a virtual holiday event and they are having a ton of fun. And the best part? Now is the perfect time to learn how to garden for yourself since you're stuck at home. You'll eat better, it's more healthy, and you'll have fun doing it.
4. Virtual Charades
Charades has always been my favorite game. Everyone loves charades, and playing it at an online holiday party is just as fun as in-person. In fact, there are many benefits to playing charades with your friends on the computer (no cheating! you can mute any cheaters).
5. Virtual Jam Sessions
It’s jamming time with your favorite friends. Bring out the instrument and the musician in you. This is an informal online holiday party that allows anyone on your team to be a rock star. You’ll be surprised how talented your employees and friends are. Have a virtual concert in your comfort zone via virtual jam sessions. And Oh! Nonmusical teammates are welcome too, because music therapy works as well for those who want to just watch.
6. Virtual Fitness Session
The home workout is having its moment. Don’t know where to start? Throw your anxiety away! Fortunately, the fitness community is holding virtual sessions and hybrid events to promote healthy habits through group accountability. Stay physically and mentally healthy. Taking online fitness classes is way easier than you might think. Just remember to hold it far away from the kitchen. Break a sweat!
7. Remote Dinner Party
Looking for a team building interactive activity during the holidays that includes food? In the face of trying times, we highly recommend one of the casual virtual party ideas. Host a remote dinner party to stay connected. You can still entertain them separately but together. Food is a means of connection. Wifi is the new long table. And your phone is the new place setting. It’s so easy! There is no stopping anyone who otherwise cannot travel, because it can be a pajama party in your dining room — enjoy yourselves.
8. Virtual Coffee Break
Out of so many fun things to do in the virtual environment, virtual happy hours or coffee breaks are the most convenient way to relax at a virtual party. This means no line at the bathroom, no shouting over a jukebox, and no one has to drive home.
The best part?
You can make your own cocktail (just the way you like it). Raise your glass and have some toasts from the opposite coasts!
9. Digital Craft Night
Calling all the arts and crafts enthusiasts! Learn how to be creative by having a virtual craft night. This is a good fit for socially anxious introverts who want to partake yet struggle to juggle in a discussion. Let them speak through their art, produce something better together.
10. Virtual Scavenger Hunt
Games are always a hit at a fun virtual holiday party. Scavenger hunts engage attendees and offer a much-needed break from an often rigorous corporate event schedule. The best thing about scavenger hunts is that they also double up as a marketing tactic so you can leave clues at certain places to get more visibility for those spots. This helps event marketers of virtual meetings and hybrid events get more traction.
You may not be able to touch the items, but you can still share them! With a virtual celebration, there are many fun ideas for a virtual social event and interactive things that you can do.
With all the different virtual party entertainment companies, it can be hard for event marketers to decide how to keep the virtual audience engaged. We've offered many interactive and creative examples that will help get your wheels turning for a great experience. Whatever types of virtual events you host and wherever you end up going with your idea, make sure to check out 10 ways event planners can make interactive virtual experiences.
