In a relaxed party, the activities do the heavy lifting. They break the ice, mix departments and give people something to laugh about on Monday morning. Choose a small number of well-run activities rather than a long list.
Festive bingo: cards with prompts such as "has been to a snowy Christmas" that guests fill by talking to others.
Table trivia: a short quiz on the company and the festive season, played in table teams.
Guess the baby photo: collected in advance from willing colleagues.
A gift exchange is a favourite at casual Christmas parties, but it needs clear rules. Set a simple guideline on the kind of gift, decide whether it is a straight Secret Santa or a swap game, and have a few spare gifts for anyone who forgets. Keep the exchange moving with an emcee who can add humour.
A lucky draw adds excitement without much effort. Split it into short rounds through the evening so energy stays up. Decide in advance how entries are collected, display prizes near the stage and have someone ready to hand them over.
A photo booth with festive props gives guests something to do between activities and creates content for internal channels afterwards. Place it where people pass naturally, not in a far corner.
A singer or acoustic duo playing festive favourites.
A short carolling moment led by volunteers.
A DJ playlist for the final stretch.
Avoid games that embarrass people or rely heavily on drinking. Offer roles for those who would rather help than perform, such as scorekeeping or judging costumes. Everyone should feel welcome to join in at their own level.
Get Out! Events can bring fringe activities, entertainment and manpower so the evening runs smoothly while your team enjoys it.
About this guide: Christmas Party at Mercure On Stevens is written and maintained by Get Out! Events, a Singapore corporate event company at 14 Robinson Road #08-01A, Singapore 048545. It contains general planning guidance only; confirm current venue rules, permits and partner requirements before you book anything.