7 Holiday Party Ideas for Team Building Online

The holidays are nearly upon us, and if your remote team is feeling like you need something fun to recharge you this year, our collection of virtual team-building ideas has tons of great holiday party ideas that are fun, festive, and rejuvenating. And don't worry about enduring any get-to-know-you quizzes or by the book team bonding exercises at these workshops. They're all about authentic creative experiences taught by professional chefs, artists, and makers. 

You and your colleagues will not feel like you're missing out an anything, even though you can't clink glasses of eggnog or mulled wine together in person. In fact, these  Zoom activities have proved so popular with remote teams that they clamor for them to be continued year after year, whether or not you're faced with a lockdown Christmas! 

Can't wait to start planning your company's online Christmas party? Wherever you’re based in America, read on to discover our 7 top virtual party ideas for team building online this festive season. 

1. Deck the halls with some handcrafted decorations 

You know what they say - the team that crafts together, stays together! Well, maybe they don't say that yet...but you and your WFH co-workers sure will once you've completed one of these entertaining virtual crafting classes. After all, what better way to spend an office Christmas party than by bonding with your colleagues over virtual team activities that involve making stunning decorations to hang proudly in your homes? 

For instance, perhaps you'd like to learn the art of wreath making? This fun-filled flower arranging class will instruct you on the finer points of making a stunning floral wreath to hang on your front door this Christmas. Or maybe you'd like to make your own colorful ceramic decorations for your tree and your mantlepiece, courtesy of this festive ceramic painting at home workshop? These beginner-friendly crafting classes make great remote team-building activities that will bring you and your co-workers from across the United States together in time for Christmas. 

2. Raise a toast to a happy new year with mixology classes online

If you're keen to savor some tasty beverages during your online Christmas party, you’re in the right place. With a vibrant selection of virtual cocktail making classes for you to choose from, you’re bound to find the perfect hands-on activity for team building online. 

To get everybody in the Christmas spirit, why not try out this craft cocktail online class. During this lively one-hour virtual class, your host from Yes Cocktail Co will guide you through five easy recipes for the festive season. You'll each receive a carefully curated DIY cocktail kit delivered to you in time for class, all you have to do is bring the tools and your favorite spirits. 

If you've got some non-drinkers on your team, they will still love participating in this mixology masterclass, as you'll make special drinks that taste great with or without alcohol. There is just something fun about shaking, mixing, and muddling different ingredients to create a tasty elixir. 

3. Make your own candles for a warm and cozy Christmas

After a long and stressful year spent working from home, it'll be nice to conclude things on a calming note this festive season. With that in mind, this list of Zoom party ideas has to include online candle making classes. They are just ideal for helping you and your remote team unwind, de-stress and shed any stubborn workplace tensions ahead of the Christmas break. 

Opt for an engaging soy candle making at home class that will guide you through a gentle hour of hand-crafting three fragrant candles. You can then use them as Christmas gift ideas, or to create a cozy and deeply soothing atmosphere in your home. 

4. Treat your tastebuds with a tantalizing online cooking class

Holidays are always synonymous with good food, so what better way to start team-building online than by combining forces to whip up a festive feast? As well as teaching you some sensational new cooking skills, taking online cooking classes is also a surefire way to forge deeper bonds with your colleagues. You’ll be able to laugh and joke and swap festive stories while your passionate cooking teacher talks you through some sumptuous recipes. Once the class is over, you can conclude with a heart-warming, belly-filling communal meal over Zoom, featuring the new dishes you've just learned to cook. Delicious! 

5. Acquire some artistic appeal with a paint and sip online activity

Painting can be a deeply relaxing experience, guaranteed to release any tensions you and your remote teams may be feeling after a challenging few months. Take a popular paint and sip at home session, and you can up the relaxation factor further still by learning how to paint while sipping your favorite vino at the same time! 

These fun-filled online painting classes are a wonderful way to channel your team's creativity and leave them feeling de-stressed and revitalized. Whether you are keen artists or complete beginners, each member of your team is sure to reap the benefits of a gentle hour spent wielding a paintbrush - and working their way down their favorite bottle of wine during these fun virtual team building events.

6. Make your own customized Christmas cards by hand 

Hand-made Christmas cards are a wonderful way to show you care. They can also be very soothing and therapeutic to make, giving you a chance to let your creative juices flow and practice some mindfulness at the same time. So, if you're looking for a virtual team-building idea that will help your co-workers learn a new skill while enjoying some reflective time together, why not sign up for a class on how to make greetings cards? 

Brought to you by talented artist Jade Scarlett, these online craft classes will teach you how to make stunning hand-made greetings cards using calligraphy. No need to stock up on art supplies beforehand - everything you will need will be sent to you in a well-stocked DIY kit in time for the live workshop. 

7. Have a Christmas Kokedama party

If you and your remote team fancy adding an eye-catching Oriental twist to your Christmas decorations this year, why not learn how to make your own kokedama displays? Kokedama may be known as 'the poor man's bonsai', but these humble plants are so much more than shelf ornaments. In fact, they are an integral part of Japan's Wabi-Sabi art tradition. 

Learning how to make your very own ornamental Kokedama display is a great way to acquire a new skill while bonding with your WFH co-workers over your newfound fondness for plants. Better yet, you will conclude your team building online with an exquisite miniature hanging garden to add to your festive decor at home.