10 Work Christmas Party Ideas
Gather everyone together, get out the office and kick off the festive season in true style! We’ve put together our top 10 ideas for office Christmas parties that guarantee a very merry outing for the whole team. Think lots of laughter, non-stop fun and smiles all round, delve into our inspiration for your next work Xmas party.
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Holiday Scavenger hunt
Bring the fun, excitement and camaraderie to your next work event with a festive scavenger hunt. Find a good location near your office building, in a nearby neighbourhood or at an outdoor venue, and then develop a list of Christmas themed clues, riddles and challenges for participants to solve throughout the hunt.
Incorporate prizes and incentives, awarding the first team to complete the hunt, the most creative team and the team that tried the hardest! Make the occasion even more memorable with a photo booth and fun props for teams to get pictures together at the end of their hunt.
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Escape room adventure
Put your teamwork to the test with an exhilarating escape room challenge at Kingpin! If you’re looking for a unique and exciting way to celebrate your next staff Christmas party, then we’ve got you covered. Our escape rooms are immersive, interactive, and full of challenges that require everyone to work together to solve puzzles, uncover clues and unlock mysteries within a set time limit.
These types of activities bring everyone together and make truly memorable work parties, a great way to start off an evening of celebrations and festivities!
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Merry murder mystery
An absolute classic that will never get old – hosting a Christmas murder mystery event is the perfect way to incorporate a touch of suspense, laughter and teamwork into your next party! From ‘who killed Santa?’ to ‘the death before Christmas’ and ‘a Ho-Ho homicide’, there are so many fun, festive storylines that you can use.
Give each team member a character profile that has a Christmas-themed twist and includes background information, motives and secrets. Then as the evening unfolds participants interact with one another to gather up clues and uncover the hidden truth. This is certainly one to put at the top of your list of work Xmas party games!
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Christmas karaoke night
When it comes to looking for fun work Christmas party ideas, nothing can really top an evening of blasting out Christmas tunes and belting your heart out with your colleagues on the karaoke! This is the time when the shy team members really come out their shell, bring everyone together to sing along to classic holiday tunes that we all know so well and enjoy the lively atmosphere of our Kingpin venues.
Whether you’ve spent the afternoon enjoying our arcades and games, or you’ve been out for a delicious team meal, bring a memorable ending to your work Christmas party with an evening of questionable vocals, lots of laughter and festive cheer!
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‘Paint and sip’ mulled wine
Unleash the team's creativity with a festive twist! Combine painting, tasty drinks and a merry atmosphere for a unique and interactive experience. A great choice for smaller work teams, a ‘paint & sip’ party can be held in the office, at a venue or in a class, no matter the location this activity is guaranteed to bring lots of laughter.
Why not make it extra Christmassy by having a competition on who can paint the best festive-themed art and do it dressed up in your ugliest Xmas jumpers! This is such a fun way to both start or end an evening of Christmas celebrations with your team.
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Bowling extravaganza
Now the competition is on! Bowling is definitely high on the list of the best work Christmas party games to send everyone off on a high for the holiday season. Here at Kingpin, we have a range of activities included in our Christmas party packages and bowling is one of them – a classic, entertaining and competitive game that everybody loves.
Encourage everyone to get dressed-up and get their winning Santa hats on. Top tip: introducing forfeits is the best way to get everyone involved and increase the camaraderie. Why not make forfeits for those who lose, like whoever doesn’t win the round has to go and sing a solo in front of the team on the karaoke!
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Festive food tour
The perfect fit for all the foodie teams out there. Pre-plan which specific spots you want to head to, decide your route and then set a theme (e.g. dress up, Santa hats and Xmas jumpers) this will help add an extra festive-feel to the day. And bonus points if you can find a Christmas market with delicious food stalls!
Whether you head to a bakery for mince pies for breakfast, and then to a new dinner spot for a turkey sandwich with all the trimmings. Get the team together to put a list of all your favourite and must-try places, then tick them off in one festive outing.
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Cracking cocktail making
Stir up some festive fun with a cocktail making class for your next office Christmas party. A great way to get the team together and bonding over some delicious beverages, make your favourite classic cocktails or put a spin on it with some Christmas-themed cocktails and mocktails. From a gingerbread martini to a scrooge sour and a white Christmas mojito, there are so many fun holiday cocktails to create.
Whether you choose to enjoy the mixology skills of our Kingpin team, set up a cocktail station in the office or head to a bar nearby, cocktail making is a great way to let everyone relax and have some down time with the team before the holiday season.
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Scenic picnic
A fantastic option for smaller teams – head for a picnic together to get into the festive spirit! We’re not talking about a basic picnic in the park, we’re talking about finding a lovely setting with scenic views, from watching the sunset at the best local spot or setting up down by the beach.
Whether you opt for a pop-up picnic that provides everything you need or decide to get the team to bring all their favourite festive foods to indulge in together, this is a great way to sit down, relax and enjoy each other’s company outside of the office!
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Boat party bash
Sail into the festive season with your work crew and host your next corporate Christmas party on a boat! A unique, memorable experience that combines a lit bit of luxury and a whole lot of fun. Soak up the surroundings with delicious drinks and unwind together with lots of back drops for Instagram-worthy photos.
Add a festive twist with Christmas party games onboard, holiday-themed drinks and lots of fun decorations – the perfect set up for an unforgettable work celebration!
We hope you love our festive inspiration and are now feeling ready to organise the best corporate party this season, if you would like more information on how to book events at Kingpin contact our team on 1300 814 214 or send a query online.
