A Spooktacular Time!

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you plan a successful Halloween party:

1. Set a Date and Time:

• Choose a date and time that works for both in-person and remote employees. Consider time zones if you have remote workers in different regions

2. Create a Party Planning Committee:

• Form a small team of employees to help plan and organize the event. Include both in-person and remote participants to ensure diverse input.

3. Choose a Theme:

• Decide on a Halloween theme for the party. Some popular options include classic Halloween, horror movie, costume, or pumpkin-themed parties.

4. Decorations:

• Decorate the office space and encourage remote employees to decorate their home offices. Share decoration ideas and encourage creativity.

5. Costumes:

• Encourage all employees to wear costumes, whether in the office or remotely. Consider holding a costume contest with prizes for the best costumes.

6. Virtual Activities:

• Plan virtual activities that remote employees can participate in:

  • Virtual costume contest: Have remote employees share photos or videos of their costumes.

  • Online trivia or quiz: Create a Halloween-themed quiz and use video conferencing tools for remote participation.

  • Virtual escape room: Organize a virtual escape room experience for all employees to enjoy together.

7. Office Activities:

• Plan activities for in-person employees:

  • Pumpkin carving or decorating contest: Provide pumpkins and carving supplies for employees to decorate.

  • Scavenger hunt: Create a Halloween-themed scavenger hunt around the office.

  • Office costume parade: Have an in-office costume parade where employees can show off their costumes.

8. Food and Drinks:

• Arrange for Halloween-themed snacks and beverages in the office.

• Suggest remote employees prepare their own Halloween treats or snacks for the virtual celebration.

9. Music and Entertainment:

• Create a Halloween-themed playlist for the office and share it with remote employees.

• Consider hiring a virtual entertainer, such as a magician or storyteller, for remote employees to enjoy.

10. Invitations and Communication: 

• Send out invitations well in advance, including details on how remote employees can participate. - Set up a designated communication channel (e.g., Slack, Microsoft Teams) for party updates and discussions.

11. Prizes and Awards:

• Offer prizes and awards for various categories like best costume, best pumpkin carving, and trivia winners.

12. Virtual Backgrounds and Filters:

• Suggest fun Halloween-themed virtual backgrounds and filters for remote employees to use during the party.

13. Follow-Up and Feedback: 

• After the party, gather feedback from employees to learn what worked well and what can be improved for future events.

14. Thank You and Appreciation:

• Show appreciation to the planning committee and all participants for making the event a success.

Sounding a little daunting? Contact us for Event Support!

Ashley@bubblesandbeos.com