Last updated June 17, 2025.
Whether you love ‘em or hate ‘em, company events are a great way to remind employees that you care. With a bit of creativity and thoughtful planning, even on a limited budget, you can create a meaningful event that your coworkers will genuinely enjoy. From quirky office holiday party themes to team-building activities, here are 10 tried-and-true tips for throwing a fun and unforgettable office party.
1. Pick a themed office party 🎊
Why throw a basic happy hour when you can go all out with a themed party? Think luau in the summer, or a festive holiday party in the winter. Just make sure your party ideas make sense—maybe don’t plan a Pumpkin Spice Bash for spring.
2. Give back with a purpose-driven party 🏃
Plan a charity 5k, volunteer event, or local fundraiser as your next office party. It’s a great way to strengthen bonds, support your community, and give back as a team. Add snacks or a holiday party potluck afterwards to keep things festive and fun.
3. Use obscure holidays as a reason to celebrate 🐿️
There are only a few major holidays every year but that doesn’t mean you can’t find a more obscure holiday to give people a reason to come together. It helps to add a theme to the party and can create some fun opportunities to get themed items. New Year’s kickoff? Sure! But a National Squirrel Day party? Even better.
4. Escape the office 🎳
Who said office parties have to stay in the office? Plan your next office party offsite: think bowling alley showdown, wine and cheese night, dive bar social, or escape room challenge. If there’s food, drinks, and fun activities, attendance is guaranteed.
5. Bribe your team with food 🌯
It worked in college, and it works at work. Want to guarantee a crowd at your office party? Just include “FREE FOOD” in the invite. Pizza, snacks, or a catered lunch equals instant RSVPs. Great for both informal gatherings and corporate office milestones.
6. Or throw a potluck office party 🥘
Have people come together to make the party extra memorable. Potlucks are a great way to discover your coworkers’ hidden talents—and a low-stress option for any party planner. At Bevi, we’ve seen how moments like our annual holiday cookie bake-off or Thanksgiving potluck bring people together in a fun, low-pressure way. These experiences add a personal touch that can make your office party truly memorable.
7. Plan interactive office party games 🃏
Looking for engaging activities that encourage team bonding? Think Jeopardy, Codenames, Pictionary — they’re all options that are easy to set up and perfect for in-person or virtual teams.
8. Explore your city as a team 🌁
Pick the basic, most touristy thing to do in your city—Empire State Building in New York City, duck boat tour in Boston, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco— and make it your next corporate office outing. Sometimes the cliché tourist ideas are the most memorable, especially when the whole office is involved.
9. Or host a DIY Olympics 🖍️
No budget? No problem. Turn your everyday office supplies into your next event’s entertainment. Origami contest, drawing competition with highlighters, rubber band archery—the possibilities for office games are infinite (and free).
10. Make it a dress-up party 🧑🚀
Nothing says “themed party” like a dress code. Whether it’s holiday sweaters or ’80s throwback fits, having your team dress up adds an element of silliness and spirit to any office party.
Ready to plan the next ultimate office party? 🎉
Whether you’re organizing an office holiday party, a midweek morale booster, or a full-blown company celebration, these tips will help you create an experience your coworkers won’t forget. With the right party planner mindset, a few clever party games, and a sprinkle of creativity, your next office party might just become a workplace legend.