8 Fun Themes For Your Office Annual Parties

The days of the stuffy, unpleasant office party are over. There is no longer any justification for throwing a dull corporate function with so many possible office party themes, entertainment, and food alternatives.

Your staff’s spirits can be raised by an office party, which also makes them feel valued by their employer.

To increase employee morale and create an enjoyable work environment, consider using one of these 8 office party themes.

Discover food themes, dress-up party ideas, and more for corporate and workplace parties.

It’s Pet Day at Work

Who doesn’t enjoy having a few fuzzy companions around the office?

Organizing a “Bring Your Pet to Work Day” will please workers by allowing them to bring their closest companion to work with them. Just make sure that everyone in the office is okay with the dogs being there!

Consider hosting a “Bring Your Pet to Work” party in a nearby park, outdoor area, pet-friendly brewery, or restaurant if your workplace isn’t pet-friendly.

It’s Family Day at Work

Include your entire family in the celebration at work! A family fun day organised by the organization is an excellent approach to thank the staff while also appreciating their families and work-life balance.

A sizable outside venue is ideal for this kind of gathering. The area should be filled with fun, family-friendly activities like face painting, carnival games, and craft stations.

You can cater a picnic lunch or BBQ, or cook up some basic hot dogs and hamburgers, or even hire some food trucks for the day. At an office party like this, the sky is the limit!

Movie Night

Successful office movie nights can be held either in the workplace or in a theatre. Rent the biggest screen you can for the former, and if you can, bring in cosy chairs.

Select a movie appropriate for work (maybe let staff vote on a few options in advance), and bring in all the familiar and cherished treats from the concession stand. And, of course, there will be popcorn, candy, and soda, but there will also be Ice slushies, hot dogs, and warm, soft pretzels.

Better still, if you’d prefer to gift the entire team a night at the theatre! Many movie theatres have full-service bars and restaurants in addition to the concession stand, and the majority rent out individual theatres for corporate functions.

Depending on your budget, you can decide whether to cover the cost of the employees’ dinner and concessions at the theatre or only the movie portion of the evening.

Friday for Fans

Get in touch with your geeky side now! Employees are encouraged to dress as a member of their favourite fandom (examples include Doctor Who, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Supernatural, etc.) and show off their nerdy expertise as part of this theme.

A costume contest, themed beverages, pop culture quizzes, and themed picture booths tie everything together. While you could order pizza or cater sandwiches—both of which are nerd favourites—this theme gives you the chance to get truly inventive with your menu.

Consider a meal fit for the Great Hall of Hogwarts, complete with roast chicken, pasties, and sticky toffee pudding, or place an order for Jedi-approved space food from a Star Wars official cookbook.

Decade Dressing

Time to go retro! This theme would work nicely in any bigger space that you can deck out to the nines with decorations and mementoes from different decades.

Invite guests to dress in the style of their preferred era, from 1920 to 2000, for the celebration. Ask the DJ to put in some music from these eras as well; no modern hits allowed!

Apple pie, fries, and juicy cheeseburgers—classic American dishes—cover all the bases in terms of flavour and nostalgia. Be sure to add hand-spun milkshakes and handcrafted sodas for the non-drinkers as well.

The cocktail menu can begin with speakeasy classics, evolve through Don Draper’s beverages of choice, and end with more modern favourites.

Classic Summertime BBQ

A BBQ in the summer is the ideal setting for coworkers to relax and unwind together. Don’t overthink the meal too much for this foodie theme.

Simple and comprehensive summertime staples include burgers, hot dogs, barbecue chicken, potato salad, corn on the cob, chips, and fresh fruit.

Enjoy some drinks like cold beer and lemonade to cool off, or prepare some traditional summertime concoctions like sangria or spritzers.

Night of humour

Coworkers who laugh together work better together, at least in our opinion! It’s time for an office outing to your preferred comedy club to catch some live performances.

This innovative workplace party concept provides a chance for team building via the sharing of new experiences. Grab a drink, chuckle, and you’ll all have interesting conversation starters for Monday at the water cooler!

Masquerade Party

Who is the man beneath the mask? It can be the CEO or your office BFF!

A traditional choice for a formal corporate function, usually held in a ballroom-style setting, is a masquerade theme. It is advised to dress formally, in black-tie or perhaps white-tie attire, complete with masquerade masks.

A great opportunity to go all out with the theming, entertainment, food and drinks and even more are provided by this theme.

Even better if your party has a fundraising or charitable component. The identity of the large bidder at the silent auction will leave everyone in the dark.

Final Thoughts

To ensure a laid-back and enjoyable office party, do your utmost to eliminate any stress at the beginning.

Try to take pictures so you may share them on social media and the office pinboard and have pleasant recollections.

A successful and fun office party can spark the beginning of something much bigger and foster a great work environment.

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