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Whether your team is fully remote, hybrid, or spread across time zones, virtual team building activities are a fun way to keep everyone connected, energized, and genuinely excited to show up — camera on and everything! That's where virtual parties come in. Throwing a well-planned virtual party is one of the best virtual morale boosters out there, reminding your people that distance is just a number and that your team culture is very much alive. From holiday celebrations to mid-year pick-me-ups, the right virtual party ideas can transform a routine workweek into something your team will actually look forward to.
Virtual parties are also a natural fit for the holiday season! Being able to do something fun, creative, and social with your co-workers — perhaps with a few drinks and tasty nibbles involved — can create an uplifting, festive atmosphere no matter where everyone is logging in from. Organizing an online get-together is also a wonderful way of showing your remote teams just how much you appreciate all the hard work they do, day in and day out.
If you're considering planning your own virtual team celebration to bring together colleagues from across the country (or the world!), read on for some top tips on hosting virtual parties for work — and why they're such a great idea!
Online craft classes: the secret weapon for remote team relaxation
One of the most underrated challenges of remote work is the blurry line between “at work” and “at home.” When your office is literally in your living room, switching off can feel almost impossible — and that low-grade stress adds up fast. That's exactly why virtual team morale boosters like online craft classes are such a game-changer.
We offer a range of soothing DIY craft classes designed to help your staff relax, unwind, and reconnect — with themselves and with each other. Online candle-making classes — like Coastal Design Workshops’ “Make an Organic Soy Wax Candle” session is a calming, hands-on way to unwind from the workday. Alternatively, a terrarium-making session is a gorgeous virtual event idea that taps into the restorative power of nature. Research consistently shows that greenery has a positive impact on mental health and productivity, and the act of building a terrarium is a genuinely mindful, creative experience.
These classes work especially well as team building activities for remote teams because they level the playing field — everyone's a beginner, everyone's laughing at their lopsided creations, and everyone leaves with something they made with their own hands. That's connection!
Why teams love this
“I signed our work team up for a virtual team building activity decorating Turkish lamps, and I cannot stress how much the whole team loved it! The kits were shipped in a very timely manner to our global team, and the quality was very impressive. The instructor was absolutely wonderful, and the whole team enjoyed the building session so much. I definitely recommend this activity for any group event! I’ll definitely be signing up for another activity with them again soon.”
— Yuka S.
DIY craft kits: built-in party favors for your next virtual activity
As well as a whole host of virtual classes taught by live experts, you can also sample a wide variety of DIY kits that are ideal for your team to enjoy at their own pace — making them perfect virtual work party ideas for groups with busy or varied schedules. From baking your own cinnamon buns to crafting a resin serving tray or trying your hand at wood burning on a livestream, there’s a hands-on kit out there that can spark excitement for every member of your crew and turn any group session into something genuinely fun and memorable.
Each kit gets delivered straight to your co-workers' doors, so all you have to do is log in to Zoom at the same time and let the fun begin. If your DIY kit comes with a pre-recorded video, watch it together and embark on your crafting journey as a group. You'll laugh, swap stories, and cheer each other on as you all learn something genuinely awesome — and yes, the results will be wildly varied, which is half the fun.
Making something creative together — whether it's a one-of-a-kind ornament or a perfectly shaken cocktail — is one of the most effective virtual party ideas for work out there. It gets people out of "meeting mode" and into something playful and real. Suddenly, your whole team feels closer, even across hundreds of miles.
Why teams love this
“We engaged Kat to be our Kintsugi instructor for a virtual team building exercise, and we could not have been happier! Kat has an incredibly warm energy, patiently walked us through every step, helped each of us connect more deeply with the pieces we were working on, and created a welcoming, cozy atmosphere. A true professional, she made sure we all received our kits in advance and checked in with me regularly before the workshop. My team and I thoroughly enjoyed Kat, and we highly recommend her!”
— Stiliana P.
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Virtual cocktail classes: sip, stir, and shake for your next remote holiday party
It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day — even (especially!) when you're working from home. So why not give your team an excuse to loosen up, laugh a little, and actually enjoy each other's company? Our virtual holiday party ideas for work don't get more popular than the classic online cocktail-making class — and for good reason.
This is one of those virtual holiday party ideas that practically runs itself. A talented mixologist from TalkTales leads your group through an unforgettable live-streamed cocktail-making and escape room experience. Together, you’ll craft a signature drink step by step — shaking, stirring, and garnishing along the way. Between rounds, people catch up, trade jokes, and stay fully engaged, cameras on and energy high. It’s the kind of shared experience where every reaction becomes part of the fun.
If cocktails aren’t everyone’s thing, an n immersive online watercolor painting session teaches fascinating artistic tips and tricks while giving everyone the chance to kick back with their drink of choice — gin and tonic, sparkling water, or a steaming cup of green tea. You'll all unwind and socialize while a talented artist guides you through creating your own colorful masterpiece. It's a perfect virtual team celebration idea that doubles as a genuine bonding experience.
Why teams love this
“Riley was super fun! We had a great time and were only sad that he had to escape on his own. Great team building and holiday event. Thank you.”
— Wanda C. for TalkTales’ cocktail making and escape room experience
Virtual team morale boosters: unique classes that bring quirky fun to remote work
If you want to go beyond the expected and really give your team something to talk about, we have a whole lineup of unconventional Zoom activities that will reignite curiosity, spark laughter, and bring your people closer together. These are the virtual team celebration ideas that get screenshotted, shared in Slack, and brought up at every all-hands meeting afterward.
For example, you could sign your team up for a mandala art class — both meditative and wildly creative, and one of the most unique virtual party ideas for work we offer. Or, reconnect with your collective inner child by learning to create an artistic collage together. And if your team is up for a real adventure, a virtual escape room challenge is a thrilling virtual event idea that puts collaboration, communication, and creative thinking to the test — with plenty of "wait, what if we try this?" energy along the way.
These out-of-the-box virtual parties for work are especially powerful for remote teams that don't get much unstructured time together. When you're not in the same office, you miss out on the hallway conversations and spontaneous laughs that build real culture. A well-chosen virtual party fills that gap — and then some!
As you can see, there is an abundance of fun-filled Zoom activities at your fingertips, ready to become virtual morale boosters your team will genuinely remember. You may not share the same physical space, but your people — from all over the world — can still have a wonderful time, build real connections, and walk away with a new skill or two. What better way to invest in your team's well-being and send everyone into the new season feeling energized, appreciated, and excited to be part of the team?
