Your office holiday party is a great way to show your appreciation and get to know your employees. However, finding the right event space and choosing activities to entertain your guests can be challenging. Luckily, a few simple ideas will help you plan a holiday party for the ages.

Fun Holiday Party Ideas for Your Staff

1. Theme Night

Add whimsy and levity to your holiday party by choosing a fun and exciting theme. Whether it's the Roaring Twenties or Casino Royale, your guests can play along by dressing up in themed attire, dancing along to music of the same era or style, and enjoying food and appetizers appropriate to the period or genre. Incorporate themed decorations into your event space to bring it all together and create a night your colleagues will always remember. 

2. Games

Games are a great way to bring people together and wake up a quiet crowd. Consider hosting a trivia night. You can allow your employees to choose their own teams or, alternatively, assign them to teams that mix departments together to help people get to know each other better. If possible, match games to the theme, such as casino staples, carnival games, or a karaoke competition. 

3. Door Prizes

Raise the stakes on your party games by offering door prizes to the winners. Start with smaller tokens such as coffee or gift cards to a local lunch spot before moving up to bigger prizes like a paid day off, electronic devices, and even cash prizes. Your guests will be more likely to participate in games if they're incentivized, and the lighthearted competition will make for some laughs around the water cooler come Monday. 

Book the perfect event space for your holiday party by contacting the Makoy Center in Hilliard, OH. This premier venue provides 30,000 square feet of space and can accommodate corporate events, weddings, and private parties with up to 400 guests. With a full range of services, including on-site catering and beverage services, free parking, and theater lighting, you'll have everything you need to create a memorable night for your employees. Contact them today at (614) 777-1211 to schedule a tour of the venue or visit their website to learn more about their features and amenities.