When planning your company’s holiday party, the first step is to choose a date. If you stick to the traditional Friday or Saturday evening affair, though, you’re limited to just a handful of dates between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve. There’s no rule, though, that says you can’t have an amazing event on a weeknight. In fact, opting for one instead of a weekend can make your party planning a lot easier and open up some options. 

4 Advantages of Weeknight Parties 

1. More Options for Location 

Because there are so few weekend nights available for holiday parties, many of the best venues fill up early – sometimes as much as a year in advance. If you’re flexible with your date and willing to consider having your party on a weeknight, though, you can often grab a spot at a desirable location you wouldn't otherwise get. 

2. More Entertainment Options

Much like venues, party rentals, and corporate entertainment options are scooped up quickly for the most popular dates. However, many of those same entertainers have wide open calendars during the week and will be thrilled to entertain your guests. Party planning is much easier when you have multiple options to choose from, instead of the same entertainment you’ve had year after year. 

3. Lower Costs

Maintaining a budget is a big part of party planning, and weeknight events are almost always less expensive than weekend gatherings. Venues and entertainers will often offer steep discounts for booking on less popular dates. Venues, entertainers, and party rental companies are likely to be thrilled to make money on an otherwise off night, putting you in a better position to negotiate discounts. 

4. Less Competition

The holiday season is busy for everyone, and your employees are likely to have multiple competing invitations on the same nights. Hosting your company party on a weeknight takes some of the pressure off, and they might even be happier to attend, knowing that they aren’t missing out on a different event to attend a work party. 

If you’re looking to kick your holiday party planning up a notch, Black Diamond Casino Events can help. They offer casino game rentals, themed decor, emcees, and DJ services to clients throughout the Cincinnati, OH, area. Call (513) 469-9000 for a quote on corporate entertainment for your next event, or visit them online to explore all of their options.