8 Best Virtual Holiday Party Ideas for Remote Teams (2026)
Eight hosted virtual holiday party formats for remote teams, from a wreath kit to live trivia, with per-person prices, group sizes and cancellation windows checked on each EIM listing.
TL;DR
The virtual holiday party ideas that work for remote teams are hosted: a live instructor or emcee, plus a kit to make something or a game to play. The eight EIM options below cost $40.00/person to $105.00/person and take groups from 2 to 1000 guests.
- Most festive: Virtual Seasonal Wreath Workshop, $85.00/person for 8 to 500 guests, kit included.
- Kit shipped to each home: Virtual Chocolate Candy Making Class, $65.00/person for 6 to 500 guests.
- 100+ employees, no kit needed: Virtual Rapid Fire Trivia, $40.00/person for 10 to 1000 guests.
- A story instead of a craft: Virtual Murder Mystery with live actors, $60.00/person for 15 to 500 guests.
- Small team, slower pace: Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight Tasting, $79.00/person for 2 to 200 guests.
- Kit timing: no listing here publishes a ship-by date, so book kit workshops in October for a December party.
Last updated: September 2026
Events in Minutes (EIM) earns a fee when you book through us. Every price, group size and policy below was checked on the live EIM listing on September 25, 2026.
What online holiday party activities work for remote employees?
A virtual holiday party works when people do something together: a live-guided kit workshop, where everyone makes the same thing on camera, or a hosted game run by an emcee or actors. Kit workshops feel more festive; hosted games list no kit, so they are easier to run for a large or last-minute headcount, and trivia takes up to 1000 guests.
How much does a virtual holiday party cost per person?
A hosted virtual holiday party on EIM costs $40.00/person to $105.00/person across these eight options. The median is $72.00 per person, the midpoint of the two middle prices ($65.00 and $79.00). The three listings that include a kit run $65.00/person to $85.00/person; the three hosted games run $40.00/person to $60.00/person. Tax, fees and tips are extra. For year-round pricing, see what virtual team building costs per person, or browse virtual team experiences.
How long should a virtual holiday party last?
A virtual holiday party usually works best at about an hour; attention drops on longer video calls. Five of the eight options run 1 hour. The murder mystery runs 1.5 hours, and the glass painting and cheese board workshops run 2 hours.
The 8 best virtual holiday party ideas for remote teams
Virtual Seasonal Wreath Workshop: Create & Celebrate!
An instructor guides each person, live, through building a seasonal wreath from preserved and faux greenery, flowers and berries; a kit is included. Best for: the most holiday-looking option, for 8 to 500 people. Watch-out: $85.00/person is the second-highest price here, and cancellation is Strict (up to 30 days before).
Book nowVirtual Chocolate Candy Making Class
A professional chocolate chef teaches the group, live on Zoom, to temper chocolate and make five candies; each household receives a kit before the event. Best for: a sweet, low-skill activity for 6 to 500 people. Watch-out: you need home addresses early. It is the only Flexible policy here (up to 7 days before).
Book nowVirtual Murder Mystery
Murder at Langston Mansion: professional actors play five suspects live over video, and small teams interrogate them and name the killer. It books instantly. Best for: a group that wants a story and some competition rather than a craft. Watch-out: a 15-guest minimum, and it runs 1.5 hours.
Book nowVirtual Rapid Fire Trivia (Hosted Team Building)
A professional emcee runs about 60 minutes of rapid-fire trivia in six themed rounds you choose. No kit is listed, it books instantly, and it takes 10 to 1000 guests, the widest range here. Best for: a company-wide call at the lowest price here. Watch-out: it is a quiz, so no one takes home a keepsake.
Book nowTurkish Coffee and Turkish Delight Tasting
A professional Turkish coffee master teaches the history of Turkish coffee and cezve brewing, then leads a tasting; a kit is included. Best for: a small team that would rather taste and learn than compete. Watch-out: the only listed slot is Sunday 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM (no time zone given), so ask about weekdays.
Book nowVirtual Game Experience: Party Platter or Puzzle Pack
Game Masters host a live session on Zoom or Google Meet in one of two formats: Party Platter, a mix of party games for a virtual happy hour, or Puzzle Pack. Best for: a relaxed end-of-year social for 5 to 100 people. Watch-out: listed hours are weekdays 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM only.
Book nowVirtual Wine Glass Painting Class!
A professional artist leads a live class in which each person paints a wine, champagne or beer glass; the listing names holiday parties among its uses. Best for: 6 to 60 people who want a keepsake and a slower pace. Watch-out: 2 hours is long for a video call; confirm how materials reach each person.
Book nowVirtual Cheese & Charcuterie Board Workshop
An instructor-led, hands-on session on building a cheese and charcuterie board: cutting, flavor pairing and presentation. Best for: a food-focused social for 2 to 100 people. Watch-out: every guest must sign a waiver, it runs 2 hours, and the listing does not say whether ingredients are shipped.
Book nowCompare the eight options by price, duration and group size
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| Activity | Location | Duration | Group | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual Seasonal Wreath Workshop: Create & Celebrate! | Virtual event | 1 hour | 8–500 guests | $85.00/person |
| Virtual Chocolate Candy Making Class | Virtual event | 1 hour | 6–500 guests | $65.00/person |
| Virtual Murder Mystery | Virtual event | 1.5 hours | 15–500 guests | $60.00/person |
| Virtual Rapid Fire Trivia (Hosted Team Building) | Virtual event | 1 hour | 10–1000 guests | $40.00/person |
| Turkish Coffee and Turkish Delight Tasting | Virtual event | 1 hour | 2–200 guests | $79.00/person |
| Virtual Game Experience: Party Platter or Puzzle Pack | Virtual event | 1 hour | 5–100 guests | $60.00/person |
| Virtual Wine Glass Painting Class! | Virtual event | 2 hours | 6–60 guests | $80.00/person |
| Virtual Cheese & Charcuterie Board Workshop | Virtual event | 2 hours | 2–100 guests | $105.00/person |
Which option fits which team?
A team under 30 that wants a real holiday feel
The wreath workshop looks the most like the holidays, and people keep the wreath. If sweets suit your team better, the chocolate class costs $20.00 less per person.
A company-wide party of 100 or more
Five of the eight listings go past 100 guests, with trivia the largest at up to 1000. Trivia and the murder mystery list no kit, so late additions cost only the per-person price.
When does a remote team holiday party kit need to ship?
None of the eight listings publishes a ship-by date for its holiday party kit, so the deadline comes from the vendor. Three list a kit in the base price (wreath, chocolate, Turkish coffee).
A workable plan for a party on Wednesday, December 16, 2026:
- October: request the date; ask for the address cutoff and whether kits ship outside the US.
- About four weeks out: collect home addresses.
- About three weeks out: send final addresses. Late joiners may not get a kit.
How do you include every time zone in a remote team party?
A remote team holiday party across time zones works best at one time inside working hours for the largest groups, or as two sessions. In December, 8:00 AM Pacific is 4:00 PM in London and 9:30 PM in Bengaluru, which covers the US and Europe; a large Asia-Pacific group needs a second session.
Check minimums first: 15 guests per murder mystery session, 10 per trivia session. Those two also list the widest hours of the eight (roughly midnight to 11:30 PM every day, no time zone given).
Budget examples for three team sizes
Example estimates from the listed per-person prices, before tax, fees and gratuity:
- 20-person team, chocolate class: 20 x $65.00 = $1,300.00.
- 45-person department, wreath workshop: 45 x $85.00 = $3,825.00.
- 150-person company, hosted game: trivia is 150 x $40.00 = $6,000.00; the murder mystery is 150 x $60.00 = $9,000.00.
How we chose these eight
We reviewed ten verified virtual EIM listings and kept the eight with a festive or social format, leaving out two terrarium workshops. We have not attended these sessions; descriptions come from the listings. For year-round options, see virtual team building activities for remote teams.
Holiday team building tips for remote workers
Holiday team building for remote workers works best inside the workday: a session in work hours is easier to attend than an opt-in evening event.
- Send one invite. Put the video link, the start time in each main time zone and, for kits, the expected arrival in one calendar invite.
- Name a host on your side. For a large group, have one person handle breakout rooms, late joiners and audio.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best virtual holiday party idea for a remote team?
Match the format to the group size. For a smaller team, a kit workshop such as the wreath or chocolate class gives everyone something to make on camera. For 100 or more, hosted trivia (10 to 1000 guests) or the murder mystery (15 to 500 guests) lists no kit.
What are good virtual Christmas party ideas for work that include everyone?
Pick a format that feels festive without being about one holiday. The wreath workshop is the most Christmas-looking option. For a mixed team, call it a year-end party and choose chocolate making, the Turkish coffee tasting or trivia, where you pick the six rounds.
Can hybrid employees join from the office?
Often, for the no-kit formats; the trivia listing names hybrid and in-office teams. Trivia, the murder mystery and the game session are hosted over video, so ask the host whether an office group can join from one meeting room screen as a single team. For kit workshops, confirm whether kits can ship to your office.
Which virtual holiday party option has the most flexible cancellation?
The Virtual Chocolate Candy Making Class, with a Flexible policy (up to 7 days before). The game session and wine glass painting class show Moderate (up to 14 days before). The other five show Strict, up to 30 days before, so confirm your date first.
Are these virtual events only for Bay Area teams?
No. All eight are listed on Events in Minutes as virtual events, so people can join from anywhere with a video connection. The wreath and trivia listings mention Bay Area teams; for a distributed team, ask where kits can ship and which time zone the listed hours use.
How do you book a virtual holiday party that ships a kit and includes a live host?
Open the kit listing, pick a date and send your headcount. The wreath workshop and chocolate class are request-to-book, so the vendor confirms first; the Turkish coffee tasting books instantly and is the only kit option open to groups as small as 2. All three include the kit in the base price.