Stay Connected with Unique Virtual Christmas Party Activities

Keep the creativity rolling at home and get into the festive spirit with these unique virtual Christmas party ideas! Whether you’ve gotten into the zone of WFH or want to try something new with your colleagues, these virtual Christmas party activities are a great way to connect online. Celebrate the holiday season differently with these creative, virtual team building activities.

While organising something in 2024 can be difficult during the holiday rush, there are many ways to have these parties remotely. By doing this, your group will stay connected during the festivities — whether you’re in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or beyond.

Never planned an online party before? We'll help you plan your virtual Christmas party with no hassle or worries. Plus, you'll be able to celebrate with your team, even if they can't make it in person. From cocktail making and painting to pasta making, we have something for everyone. You can pick the activity that works best for your company and go from there. Take your time to figure out the best option or perhaps, leave it to a vote.

Your colleagues or employees deserve a good break and a show of appreciation. Below are some classes that we believe work best for the coming holiday season!

Skip the caterer with online cooking classes

Since getting together for a meal during the holiday season might prove difficult, you can come together for an online cooking class instead! There are plenty of classes that are specifically catered to teams. Led by our local community of experts, each specialising in different cuisines, these classes will leave you spoilt for choice.

From Indian and Thai curries to Mexican street food, you and your team will be able to pick precisely what you want to cook. Perhaps, you could even organise two different classes! Each class is about an hour on average, so fitting in two might be fun.

Better yet, neither you nor your team will have to sail into the Christmas shopping rush to buy a list of ingredients. For instance, if they sign up for a crepe-making class, they will receive craft boxes filled with everything they need. Plus, they also get access to a livestreaming workshop where they get to interact with an instructor who will show them exactly how it’s done.

Have good fun and tons of laughs as you and your team try to whip up this versatile dish. Watch as your beginner team members perform amazingly and learn new cooking skills. Perhaps, you can even have a little friendly competition. This virtual Christmas party idea can easily double as an online team bonding activity. The whole idea of work parties is to bring the team closer together, and what can be a better way to bond than cooking a meal together? Plus, your team will learn to cook a new recipe that might encourage them to pack healthier lunches!

Check out our enormous range of online cooking classes that can bring your team together for a home-cooked meal. The classes are fun and convenient, so all you have to do is decide what you want to take a crack at, along with the time and date. For more Christmas party ideas that your team will love, click here.

Grab a paintbrush and your favourite drink

Paint and sip online classes are great fun because they’re filled with laughter, creativity, and a glass (or two) of wine. The creativity never ends with these classes, and you and your team can paint any design you want, from painting your colleague to Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Want to skip the wine? Have some coffee or tea instead. Either way, your team will paint, chat, and paint some more.

DIY craft kits will be sent to everyone’s doors, so your team won’t have to worry about making a trip to the store. Place an order for your team, and they’ll get everything they need – even a little encouragement!  Perfect for beginners, paint and sip team building activities don't require any artistic expertise from your team. They just need to grab a paintbrush and go. If anyone feels stuck, they can always turn to their wonderfully accomplished local artist for help.

Painting is a great way to enter a meditative state. Your team will feel inspired while bonding over a beautiful, new masterpiece. The best part is they get to keep a memento of the time you all spent together. They can also use it to decorate the office to keep the space looking colourful and fun.

Change up Friday night drinks with virtual cocktail making

If your office Christmas parties are all about letting loose, then online mixology classes are the perfect way to add some festive flair to your holiday. Your team will learn how to whip up festive cocktails with the pros. Plus, completing a course will help them overcome a work slump and give them a little Christmas cheer! Even if they have zero experience, they will be guided every step of the way by our local mixology experts. It's the perfect excuse to share a virtual drink with a group of colleagues.

Each team member will get a DIY cocktail kit that includes everything that they need. They'll get tools like a jigger, a Boston shaker, and a bar spoon. Some classes will even include hard-to-find garnishes. All they will need to have is their spirit of choice and some ice. With a customised cocktail kit, you and your team will have all the tools you need to throw an awesome Christmas party without the mess and the hassle.

Keep things interesting by seeing who can whip up a drink the fastest or who can make a drool-worthy drink that's bound to get the most hits on Instagram. You can even make sure there's a prize. Of course, once the class ends, the drinking and merrymaking can continue! Your team will love being able to create their concoctions right from the comfort of their home.

With the holiday rush approaching it’s helpful to start getting organised early. Plan a creative Christmas this year that’ll be just as fun and enjoyable as any in-person experience — without the hassle of organising Ubers or sorting out venues last minute — and stay connected with your team.