What is a Winter Corporate Fun Day?
A Winter Corporate Fun Day is exactly as it sounds! In the winter months, things can get difficult among teams. Days become shorter but feel longer, the change in weather affects moods, and there’s always the money struggles in the run up to Christmas and after the New Year.
But here’s the good news: a Winter Corporate Fun Day can change all that. By bringing your team together for a fun, energizing event—perhaps with a festive twist—you can give everyone a reason to smile and shake off those winter blues.
Why have a Winter Corporate Fun Day?
1. Morale Booster!
Winter can zap the energy out of even the most motivated teams. With darker days and real life distractions, it’s easy for spirits to dip. A Winter Corporate Fun Day is the perfect pick-me-up to remind your team why they love working together. Happy teams are productive teams, and nothing beats the buzz of everyone laughing and enjoying themselves.
2. Combat the Shorter Days
As the days get shorter, so does everyone’s attention span. The winter slump is real—dark mornings and early evenings can make the workday feel endless. A fun, energizing day can help refresh everyone’s mindset, keeping your team motivated and engaged even during the gloomiest months.
3. Show Your Team Appreciation
Your team has worked hard all year, and winter is the perfect time to recognize that effort. A Winter Corporate Fun Day isn’t just a reward—it’s a way to show your employees they’re valued and appreciated. When people feel seen and recognized, they’re happier, more engaged, and ready to give their best, even during the final push of the year.
Corporate Fun Day Ideas to Blow Away the Winter Blues
1. The Office Games
Bring a bit of Saturday Night Telly to your team with our game show team building event: The Office Games! If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to participate in a real TV gameshow, now is your chance to finally have a go (and we bet it’s more complicated than you think!). In one of the most fun and unforgettable events your team has ever experienced, you will compete in numerous physical and mental rounds. This event guarantees plenty of laughs and a whole host of memorable moments.
2. Betrayers
Betrayers is a team building event like no other. Filled with suspense and intrigue, your team will be forced to use their problem-solving skills and intuition to identify the Betrayers within their midst. With mini games and challenging tasks, teams will need to work together. The event also includes round table discussions where the goal is to unmask the Betrayers within. It’s the perfect experience to bring your team together for some team bonding fun.
3. The Big Quiz
Everyone loves a quiz right? The Big Quiz is no ordinary quiz though. Whilst it includes traditional rounds we all know and love, it comes with a unique twist! Included in the event is a big screen and projector setup as well as tablets to create an interactive quiz experience. Rounds include Pot Luck, TV and Film, Sport, Music and Picture Round and the event includes audio and visual elements to make it so much more than ‘just a quiz’!
4. Beat The Box
Beat The Box is the perfect winter team building event. It combines strategy, teamwork, communication but above all, fun! The ‘Box’ is an inflatable cube where participants from each team must take part in timed challenges. Each team gets practice rounds for each challenge and can nominate players however, once you’re in that box, it’s all about how that person copes under pressure. Will they have nerves of steel or will they crumble?
5. Four Quarters Team Challenge
If you’re looking for a relaxing yet inclusive winter team building activity, Four Quarters Team Challenge has everything you need and more. With four challenge zones featuring creative activities, teams will need to collaborate and communicate to complete each task effectively. Featuring canvas painting, lego building, music video making and egg basket building, there’s a challenge to suit varying skills and strengths within all teams.
Why Corporate Winter Fun Matters
Winter can be a tough time for teams, but it’s also a fantastic opportunity to hit pause, reconnect, and inject a little fun into the workplace. A Winter Corporate Fun Day isn’t just about having a good time (although that’s a big part of it); it’s about creating a happy, energized team that’s ready to tackle the rest of the year together.
Ready to make it happen? Get in touch today, and let’s plan a Winter Corporate Fun Day your team will be talking about well into the new year!