20 Ways to Celebrate the Holidays at Work on a Budget
Most companies may not be able to afford extravagant holiday parties that some of their larger counterparts often throw for their employees, but that just means they need to push for more creative ways to pack more fun into their next office celebration. Here are 20 awesome and enjoyable office holiday celebrations you and your team can setup while still being under a reasonable budget.
Food Truck Feast
Bring in a favorite local food truck. Many trucks offer catering options so employees can enjoy a variety of pre-selected options.
Family Day
Craft specialized invitations and have your office bring guests together to set up decorations and enjoy the company with a day of fun.
Go Bowling
Take your team out for a night out at your local bowling alley.
Office Olympics
Throw your own version of the Olympics and compete in a series of custom-made categories like dance-offs and snack gymnastics.
Show Off Your Holiday Sweaters
Get your team to bring out their favorite holiday sweater. It’s great for an office photo op!
Nontraditional Tree Contest
Give employees some time to create some interesting Christmas tree designs from unconventional materials.
Take the Team Out for a Competitive Sport
From minigolf, basketball, baseball and more, you can enjoy a fun night out with your team playing your favorite traditional sports.
Take The Day Off
Places like Dave & Busters are great locations for a night out for some casual games or drinks with your fellow coworkers.
Volunteer Together
Find a local nonprofit and spend some time giving back to the community as a group.
Escape Room Adventure
Escape Rooms are plenty of fun, and you can find a few to be themed for the holidays. Work together to promote team building and problem solving.
Choose a Company-Appropriate Theme.
Break away from the traditional holiday theme and come up with your own decorations and styles for the office. Go retro with the 80’s, or take it back to the 20’s with fun outfits and props.
Holiday-Themed Relay Race
Construct a custom festive relay race and have your employees compete in groups alongside their friends and families in some friendly fun.
Trip to Vegas
An old-fashioned company trip to Vegas can definitely lift up the office for a reasonable price
Host a Company Wish Dinner
Give employees a chance to share what they want for the company and create a new tradition amongst the team.
Holiday Show and Tell
Host an office show and tell, and discover more lovable traditions and memories from your coworkers.
Gift Wrapping Party
Invite everyone in your office to bring their gifts, and spend some time wrapping them up together. Bring plenty of scissors, tape, and some snacks and beverages to make the experience as festive as possible.
