7 End of Year Party Ideas for Fun-Seeking Teams

Searching for unique Christmas party ideas in Melbourne for 2024? You're in the right place. We have a variety of fun Christmas activities for teams that are miles ahead of bar-hopping and office takeaways. Who wants overpriced drinks when you can bond over cocktail classes or craft personalised DIY Christmas decorations? If that isn't up your cup of tea, don’t worry. Culinary-minded colleagues will love our cake decorating classes where they'll unleash their inner Mary Berry. The possibilities are endless, but one thing's guaranteed – you'll leave feeling fuzzy after bonding in a carefree setting.

Best of all, we have in-person and online work Christmas party ideas to suit all schedules. Virtual experiences are perfect for remote teams who work far away. Choose an online office Christmas party, and we'll send you a DIY kit complete with premium materials and equipment. When you're ready, join the Zoom room for several hours of undisturbed fun.

Cool things to do in Melbourne don't get much better than our in-person Christmas activities. Gather your best buddies, stray off the beaten track and explore the city like never before. And don’t worry if you’re feeling a bit nervous – every wonderful workshop is beginner-friendly. Plus, your kind and talented teacher is always happy to answer your questions.

Now we've piqued your interest, it's time to reveal some of our favourite Christmas party ideas in Melbourne. From baking classes to candle making classes, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Craft a beautiful Christmas wreath in Australia

Christmas party ideas in Melbourne should embody festive cheer and encourage people to let their hair down. That's where this Red or Gold Christmas Wreath Workshop shines. You'll practise intricate floristry techniques, like weaving, wiring and wrapping. Under the guidance of a master horticulturist, you’ll also experiment with the country's most exquisite native blooms.

Gregarious revellers might prefer a glitzy garland overflowing with rainbow wildflowers and preserved petals. If that sounds a little ostentatious, channel Marie Kondo and design a minimalist wreath instead. Whatever you choose, you'll love spending a few joyful hours intoxicated by the heady fragrances of cinnamon, pine and orange peel. End of year party ideas in Melbourne don’t get any better than this!

Christmas wreath making in Australia is a popular end of year party because it’s an antidote to all the stress we face during the working week. Your hard-working colleagues will feel their tension melt away as they become wholly absorbed in the present moment.

Fancy an outdoor Christmas do for your crew? Grab some inspiration here! 

Delight dinner guests with a festive floral table

DIY Christmas crafts ideas don't stop at wreath making. Why not continue the fun by inviting your colleagues to this Festive Floral Table Arrangement for Team Building workshop? Together, you'll create a stunning centrepiece fit for the fanciest dining rooms!

Your teacher will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating flower arrangements using seasonal blooms, candles and other decorations. Tackling DIY Christmas crafts ideas is hungry work, so remember to refuel with the complimentary finger food and champagne. 

By the end of the office Christmas party, you'll possess transferable skills that'll serve you for many holiday seasons to come. Most importantly, you'll have spent some quality time with your workmates, encouraging each other's creativity while getting to know each other better!

Learn brand-new recipes for Christmas dinner

Craving a memorable dining experience this holiday season? Our Christmas party ideas in Melbourne can help you upgrade your festive spread. This Exotic Christmas Cooking Class and Lunch replaces traditional dishes with unusual spices and flavour combinations. 

Sure, we all love turkey, glazed ham and trifle – but sometimes it's fun to think outside the box! This 2024 Christmas party idea showcases mouth-watering morsels, like chilli salmon and Persian-style saffron chicken. There are also plenty of delicious recipe ideas for vegetarians that don't include wilting lettuce leaves and sad-looking tomatoes. We recommend the roast cauliflower and turmeric quinoa pilaf with a pomegranate dressing or jewelled rice pilaf.

Above all else, cooking workshops are meaningful team building activities in Melbourne. You'll motivate each other to develop impressive new skills while socialising in a spreadsheet-free setting.

Unleash your creativity with DIY Christmas cards

Wave goodbye to shop-bought presents and say hello to thoughtful handmade DIY Christmas cards. In this online DIY Handmade Greeting Cards workshop, you'll produce eclectic designs using a variety of papers, including Japanese decorative, glitzy, textured and embossed. Your experienced teacher will guide you in the class via Zoom, offering easy-to-follow pointers for professional-looking paper art.

Coaxing out each other's imagination with DIY Christmas crafts ideas is one of the best ways to round off the year. Cutting, sticking and gluing are similar to meditation because the repetitive hand motions induce a trance-like state. What's more, DIY Christmas cards are the perfect way to honour your loved ones.

Decorate a DIY gingerbread house

Colleagues with sweet teeth are sure to adore a DIY Gingerbread House Craft Box jam-packed with spicy biscuit pieces, royal icing and decorating tips. You'll transform your kitchen or office space into a pop-up bakery before recreating a Hansel and Gretel-inspired cottage. 

Baking Christmas activities will leave you feeling warm from the inside out. Alongside gaining practical skills, cake decorating classes and gingerbread house making invoke images of past Christmases spent with loved ones. There's nothing like a hearty dose of nostalgia to inspire peace and goodwill!

Mix Christmas cocktails in our mixology classes

Cocktail classes are bustling Christmas party ideas in Melbourne that promise to kick-start the festivities. We have abundant experiences to peruse, including in-person Melbourne workshops and online cocktail classes. Wherever you go, you'll benefit from expert tuition from the region's most accomplished mixologists. As well as shaking, stirring and straining tasty Christmas cocktails, you'll finesse your awesome flair moves!

Head to a five-star lounge in this lively Melbourne Cocktail Making Class and muddle two to three cocktails from scratch. Your colleagues will feel more comfortable socialising in the informal environment, bolstered by mood-boosting lighting and luxurious seating areas.

Or, invite your remote team to a Make, Shake and Sip DIY Cocktails night. Cocktail making aside, you'll enjoy thrilling Christmas party games, including brain-tingling trivia quizzes. If you're lucky, you might even win a secret prize.

Paint the night away this Christmas

Paint and sip classes offer a unique way to celebrate the Christmas season with your team. Learn how to create your own unique masterpiece while enjoying a glass of your favourite drink. Start the year end party off with a bang and bond with your team in a fun and relaxed atmosphere away from the usual office environment. 

Head to a watercolour Christmas card making class in Willow Vale and spread holiday cheer to your next team building event. Or if you fancy a fun paint and sip class, bring your colleagues to Tipsy Creations in Bathurst and get ready for a unique experience they'll never forget. Everybody will be able to take home their artwork, as well as fond, cherished memories of the day. 

Our brilliant collection of virtual and in-person team building activities in Melbourne cater to every personality, from the shyest interns to the boldest CEOs. Explore our Christmas party ideas today to make this festive season one to remember!