Five ways to celebrate the silly season in style: alternative Christmas party ideas

Workplace parties are a wonderful way to wrap up the year. They provide a time to acknowledge your employees’ hard work, share in your successes and thank your team for the year that’s been.

To ensure a season that’s synonymous with fun and excitement, is also celebrated in style, we’ve put together a list of five alternate Christmas party ideas.  

These have been designed for maximum merriment while mitigating legal risk. 

  1. Deck the halls with activities galore
    Team-based activities are a great way to get everyone together and celebrate the festive season. Whether it’s an escape room, pottery class, laser tag, or barefoot bowling, activities are a great way to get everyone involved. If you need inspiration, visitor guides may help you discover what’s on in your local area.

  2. I’m dreaming of Christmas at the park
    Why not make this year’s Christmas party a picnic in the park? Enjoy a delicious spread of food, challenge your team to a friendly game of Finska and follow it up by sharing Kris Kringle gifts. 

  3. Have yourself a charitable little Christmas
    Maybe you’d like to give back a little more this year and take your team to a charity event, get involved in volunteering or make a donation. You could get in touch with a not-for-profit, organise a Christmas hamper for an aged care facility or host an event with a gold coin donation for the charity of your choice.

  4. All I want for Christmas is high tea
    Treat yourselves to an afternoon of canapes, finger sandwiches and bubbles by taking the team to a high-tea. With everything included, everyone can sit back and enjoy the day. 

  5. ‘Tis the season for some healthy competition
    Get creative with a gingerbread making competition. Everyone loves a bit of healthy competition between colleagues, especially when gingerbread is involved. So grab your favourite toppings, split into teams and start building.