Celebrating Halloween at work offers a variety of benefits for both employees and the organisation. It’s an excellent way to lift morale, spark creativity, and strengthen team bonds. As a non-denominational holiday, Halloween provides everyone with an opportunity to
unwind and enjoy some fun, regardless of their background. When organisations celebrate Halloween, they contribute to a positive work environment that can help reduce stress and boost productivity. Employees who feel valued and engaged are more likely to stay motivated and perform at their best. Additionally, Halloween festivities can break up the routine, adding an element of excitement and variety to the workplace.
Whether through costume contests, festive decorations, or themed treats, celebrating Halloween at work brings a sense of joy and excitement to the office. It’s a win-win for both employees and the organisation, creating a more enjoyable and dynamic workplace
1. Spooky Costume Contest (With a Twist!)
Host a virtual costume contest where employees can showcase their most creative outfits via video call. Add a twist by introducing quirky categories like “Best Costume Inspired by a Meme,” “Most Likely to Survive a Horror Movie,” or “Best DIY Costume on a Budget.” You can even use a voting system for the team to choose winners in each category.
2. Virtual Pumpkin Carving Showdown
Encourage employees to carve pumpkins at home and show off their creations during a video call. Have a panel of judges, or let the team vote on categories like “Funniest Pumpkin,” “Most Intricate Design,” and “Best Overall.” If pumpkins aren’t an option, you could try a virtual pumpkin decorating activity using online tools or platforms!
3. Haunted Virtual Escape Room
Take the classic team-building activity up a notch with a Halloween-themed virtual escape room. There are plenty of online providers that offer spooky or horror-themed escape room experiences, where employees work together to solve puzzles and “escape” from a haunted house or creepy setting.
4. Horror Movie Watch Party
Host a virtual horror movie marathon using platforms like Netflix Party or Teleparty to sync up viewing experiences. Employees can vote on which movies to watch, and throughout the marathon, hold discussions or vote on things like “Scariest Moment,” “Best Villain,” or “Best Plot Twist.”
5. Spooky Trivia or Costume Quiz
Create a Halloween trivia game full of questions about horror movies, Halloween traditions, and pop culture. Tools like Kahoot! or Quizizz can make this even more fun, with real-time results and plenty of competition. Consider mixing it up with a costume quiz where employees have to guess the person behind the costume based on fun clues.
6. Witch’s Brew Virtual Cocktail (or Mocktail) Party
Invite employees to craft their best Halloween-inspired drinks—whether they’re alcoholic or non-alcoholic. At the party, each person can share their creation, and everyone can vote for the most creative drink. You can also have a “Guess the Ingredient” game to keep things interesting!
7. Virtual Trick-or-Treat Gift Exchange
Set up a virtual “Trick-or-Treat” gift exchange where employees can send small treats or Halloween-themed goodies to each other in advance. Whether it’s spooky snacks, quirky decorations, or fun office supplies, everyone will enjoy unwrapping their surprises during the party.
8. Creepy Show-and-Tell: Spooky Edition
Invite employees to bring their most eerie items to the virtual table. Whether it’s a haunted object, a weird story, or a favourite Halloween decoration, this is a fun and light-hearted way for everyone to get involved and share something spooky.
9. Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Host a virtual scavenger hunt where employees must find Halloween-themed items around their house (or even online). The first person to return with all the items wins a prize! You can create a list of things like a black cat figurine, something orange, or a Halloween-themed book.
10. DIY Haunted Zoom Background Contest
Ask employees to design their own eerie Zoom backgrounds. Whether it’s a haunted mansion, an abandoned graveyard, or a creepy forest, the possibilities are endless. During the party, everyone can vote for their favourite background, and the winner gets a spooky prize.
11. Gory Game Night: Halloween Edition
For a more interactive option, host a Halloween-themed virtual game night. You can play horror-inspired versions of popular games like Pictionary, charades, or even a virtual trivia-based escape room. Platforms like Jack box Games offer several spooky-themed games to get everyone laughing and interacting.
These ideas will ensure your virtual Halloween party is full of spooky fun and bonding moments for your remote team. No matter where your employees are, you can still create a festive atmosphere and bring the Halloween spirit to life—virtually! 🎃👻
