We all know the drill—another virtual meeting that could have been an email. But what if virtual events could highlight your team’s week?

Virtual events are opportunities to bond, collaborate, and have fun in a remote-first world. Whether you’re building camaraderie, hosting a celebration, or simply helping the team unwind, the right virtual event can make a big impact.

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.” — Henry Ford. 

So, ditch the dull and dive into these electrifying virtual event ideas that'll have your colleagues saying, "Can we do this every week?"

Here are 17 ideas that work best for corporate settings looking for genuine solutions to bond, create memories, or simply unwind.

1. Virtual Escape Rooms

Why just think outside the box when you can escape it?

How it works:

• Teams solve puzzles and riddles to "escape" a virtual room within a set time limit.
• Themes range from haunted houses to space stations—pick your adventure!

Watch this video to see a virtual escape room in action and discover ten tips on how to succeed in one.

2. Online Cooking Classes

Because the team that cooks together stays together (and eats better).

Let free your inner Gordon Ramsay (minus the yelling) with a virtual cooking class. It's a delicious way to bond and learn new culinary skills.

How it works:

• Choose a recipe and send out ingredient lists ahead of time.
• Hire a professional chef to guide everyone through the cooking process via live stream.

As Julia Child once said, "People who love to eat are always the best people." We'd argue that people who cook together over Zoom are pretty awesome too.

3. Virtual Talent Show

Let your team's hidden talents shine brighter than their webcam lights. 

How it works:

• Set a date and encourage team members to sign up to perform.
• Keep it light-hearted with friendly voting and fun awards like "Most Likely to Go Viral."

Need inspiration? Check out this company's virtual talent show highlights.

4. Digital Game Nights

Whether it's trivia, bingo, or digital board games, the options are endless.

Popular choices:

1. Charades or Pictionary (a.k.a. "Dumb Charades")

• Use a random word generator or prepare a list of phrases (movies, books, actions).
• One player acts out the word or phrase without speaking while others guess.
• Use gestures to indicate categories (e.g., book, movie, song).
• Set a time limit for each turn (e.g., 1 minute).

2. Pictionary:

• Use a digital whiteboard feature on your video conferencing tool or platforms like Skribbl.io.
• One player draws the word while others guess in real-time.
• Keep the words simple to accommodate all artistic skill levels.
• Encourage creative interpretations.

3. Virtual Scavenger Hunt

• The host prepares a list of items or categories (e.g., "something blue," "an object with the company logo").
• Participants have a set amount of time to find the item in their homes and show it on camera.

4. Two Truths and a Lie

• Each team member shares three statements about themselves—two truths and one lie.
• Others vote on which statement they think is a lie.

5. Online Werewolf or Mafia

• Participants are secretly assigned roles—villagers or werewolves (mafia members).
• Werewolves eliminate villagers during "night" phases, while villagers try to identify and vote out werewolves during "day" phases.
• A moderator is needed to guide the game.
• Use private messaging to assign roles and communicate secretly.

5. Virtual Wellness Retreat

Because self-care isn't selfish—it's essential.

How it works:

• Schedule a series of wellness activities throughout the day.
• Provide care packages with items like herbal teas, essential oils, or stress balls.

Bonus Tip- Using a platform like Hubilo can make organizing multiple sessions seamless, ensuring your wellness day flows smoothly and efficiently.

6. DIY Crafting Classes

Get your team’s creative juices flowing with hands-on crafting sessions.

How it works:

• Choose activities like candle-making, painting, or creating vision boards.
• Provide supply kits to participants or share a list of materials in advance.

7. Virtual Pottery Workshop

Experience the satisfaction of working with clay from your own home.

How it works:

• Participants receive clay kits with step-by-step instructions.
• A professional potter demonstrates techniques and helps participants create their pottery pieces.

8. Photography Basics

Bring out the photographer in your team.

How it works:

• Learn tips on lighting, composition, and editing from a professional photographer.
• Participants can practice their skills and share their best shots for feedback.

9. Virtual Museum Tours

How it works:

• Use virtual tour platforms to explore famous museums like the Louvre or the Smithsonian.
• Add a trivia element to keep things interactive and fun.

10. Cultural Exchange Nights

Celebrate diversity and learn from one another’s cultures.

How it works:

• Team members share traditions, recipes, or music from their heritage.
• Create a playlist of global tunes or swap family recipes for a cultural potluck.

11. Language Learning Classes

Learn something new together with fun language lessons.

How it works:

• Hire a language tutor to teach your team simple greetings or phrases in a chosen language.
• Practice speaking with each other for a fully immersive experience.

12. Virtual Comedy Show

Lighten the mood with a dose of humor.

How it works:

• Hire a professional comedian to perform a live set over Zoom.
• Add a personalized touch by sharing inside jokes with the performer.

13. Pet Show-and-Tell

Because pets are the real MVPs of remote work.

How it works:

• Team members introduce their furry (or scaly) friends.
• Host fun categories like "Cutest Pet" or "Best Trick" for added excitement.

14. Online Concerts

Experience the magic of live music together.

How it works:

• Hire a local band or musician to perform virtually.
• Let team members request songs for a personalized experience.

15. Virtual Dance Party

Turn your workspace into a dance floor.

How it works:

• Hire a DJ or curate a playlist of upbeat songs.
• Add themes like ‘80s night or tropical vibes to spice things up.

16. Trivia Game Nights

Test your team’s knowledge on fun topics.

How it works:

• Use platforms like Kahoot to host trivia sessions on pop culture, history, or niche themes.
• Divide the group into teams and track scores for friendly competition.

17. Laughter Yoga

Combine yoga with guided laughter for an instant mood booster.

How it works:

• A certified laughter yoga instructor leads the session.
• Participants laugh together, share funny stories, and practice light breathing exercises.

New to the concept of laughter yoga? Watch this video by Liliana DeLeo for Tedx Talk explaining everything about laughter yoga here-

Social Virtual Event Ideas

One of the best things about virtual events is that they can easily bring people together, no matter where each participant is located. Here are some virtual event ideas that can help unite virtual teams, like work groups, school classes, interest-based clubs, and more.

• Trivia night - There’s a ton of flexibility around a virtual trivia night, including themed trivia, the format used, and how the host interacts with the players. To keep it intimate, have your group members play against each other, individually or in smaller teams, in an internal forum. Another fun option is to have everyone play as a single team in a larger public trivia event.  Either way, it’s a great opportunity for working together.

• Getting-to-know you scavenger hunt - Use a virtual scavenger hunt format that includes clues and rewards based on team members’ interests, fun facts about them, and anything else that will help them understand and get to know one another better.  This can be an event in itself or a fun pre-meeting icebreaker.

• Movie night - A virtual movie night is a great chance to kick back and relax while also bonding with your group. Everyone can start the movie at the same time and text or chat online throughout the film. Plus, no one has to share their popcorn!

• Bring your pet to work day - In the world of remote work, an especially fun virtual event idea is a meet-and-greet with some of your four-legged “coworkers.” Everyone on the team can bring their pets to the virtual meeting or, if their pets are not the kind to run to the spotlight, team members can go on a “safari” to find their furry friends in favorite hiding spots. 

• Coffee break - A classic, easy way to connect. Some fun twists to consider: mailing some goodies ahead of time so you can all share the same snacks, or having everyone join the get together from their favorite local coffee shop.

Business & Corporate Virtual Event Ideas

Any of the virtual social event ideas mentioned above can be great for coworker and professional team bonding. But what about events that are actually business-focused? Corporate virtual events can be a powerful tool for innovating, connecting with customers, and increasing your brand awareness. Here are some great virtual event ideas that really, ahem, get down to business.

• Internal hackathon ideas - Formerly the realm of computer programmers only, now hackathons are used by all sorts of organizations, and many of these sprint-to-solve-a-problem events are virtual. An in-house, mini, virtual hackathon (which lasts only a few hours as opposed to the traditional 48 or so) is a great way to inspire employees to think outside the box and innovate. Your company’s next big idea might just come out of this vivacious virtual event!

• Awards ceremony - Recognizing hard work and accomplishments can go a long way when it comes to employee satisfaction. Virtual company award ceremonies can bring everyone together to celebrate success and recognize each person’s unique value. 

• Fundraiser - Raising money, even for the most inspiring causes, can be a real challenge. Virtual fundraisers expand your audience so that your nonprofit can maximize the amount of donors who contribute. Many donors are asked to give to a number of causes, so make sure your virtual fundraising event idea is one that stands out and motivates giving.

• Training - Virtual training sessions for employees aren’t a new concept, but actually having a virtual training event in which employees interact with each other and the facilitator can make for a much more engaging, effective training experience.

• Holiday party - Business holiday parties often have a reputation of being predictable affairs with too much sugar, too many drinks, and not much else. Taking these gatherings online provides an opportunity to incorporate fresh virtual holiday party ideas that can really spread cheer and create wonderful memories.

More Fun & Entertaining Virtual Event Ideas

Audience certainly matters when considering which of your virtual event ideas to go with, but there’s nothing wrong with going for fun first and foremost. Here are some fun virtual event ideas that are sure to get your participants smiling. 

• Escape room - Whether your team must beat the buzzer to virtually “escape” a mad scientist’s lab, a secret army bunker, an eccentric billionaire’s office, or another imaginative setting, it’s sure to be a lively team building opportunity.

• Murder mystery - Like an escape room, a murder mystery party is a virtual event idea that allows your participants to work together and use their problem solving skills in a unique context. Add a whimsical theme like an 80’s prom or tropical paradise for a fun dichotomy between the macabre and the delightful!

• Virtual city or museum tour - When considering fun virtual event ideas, think about one of the biggest advantages of the virtual space in general: it opens up the world. Live tours of city landmarks, museums, and more are available online, allowing your whole team to experience them together without the cost, time, environmental impact, or logistical challenges that come with physically traveling to sites across the globe. 

• Homebrew or mixology - A trendy virtual event idea that involves both creativity and yummy libations is a virtual mixology or homebrew session. After you send your fellow participants the necessary ingredients in the mail, your mixology or homebrew session will be led live by a professional. You and your team are in for lots of laughs, some cool chemistry, and of course, a delicious cocktail or unique beer to toast your success with.

• Concert - Like movie night, attending a virtual concert provides an artistic event for your group to discuss and bond over, making it both an entertaining virtual event idea and one that can promote team building.

Unique ways to bring your event to life

Your virtual event idea may sound cool to you and your team, but solid execution is a must-have for making it a true success. Regardless of who your audience is, keep these elements in mind when planning just how to pull off your event in a way that makes a positive impact on your audience and other key stakeholders like sponsors.

Engagement and Gamification are essential to creating a vibrant, successful virtual event.

A non-interactive event can quickly become an uninteresting event, especially given that our patience with poorly executed virtual events has worn thin over the last couple of years. Some of the best ways to ensure audience engagement at your event are below. Make sure the platform you use for your virtual event has engagement features such as:

• Q&A
• Polls
• In-app games and quizzes
• A chat that allows for creative expression like gifs and emojis
• Breakout rooms and private lounges to keep exciting conversations going

Leveraging sponsorships can benefit everyone involved in your virtual event.

Your virtual event’s sponsors want it to succeed as much as you do, so working to maximize the experience for your attendees, your organization, and sponsors alike will help everyone’s ROI. Some of the ways to highlight your sponsors and help them elevate the overall event experience include: 

• Virtual sponsor booths - A space for your sponsors and attendees to connect that also allows sponsors to showcase their products and services. 

• Special networking opportunities with sponsors - For example, offer attendees opportunities for smaller, more intimate chats with a sponsor company’s CEO.

• Sponsor participation in panel discussions - For an event like a virtual conference, Include constituents from sponsor companies on relevant panel discussions to share their insights and expertise.

• Health and wellbeing activities featuring your sponsors - Whether your virtual event is a big conference or an internal meeting, if it’s more than a couple of hours, investing in a sponsor in the health and wellbeing field might be a win-win. Sponsors can lead activities or provide products that help everyone feel better in the middle of a long day and show that you care about your attendees while giving sponsors another opportunity to be showcased.  

• Giveaways - Who doesn’t love free stuff? Arranging giveaways with your virtual event sponsors is another way to promote them to your audience. They can also provide your organization with branding opportunities; for example, by having your logo on the sponsor’s product that’s being given away at your event. 

Make sure your virtual event has a high production value.

No matter what your virtual event idea is, production quality will deeply affect your attendees’ experience. Glitches happen, but by investing in the right technology and assistance, you can ensure your event’s overall appeal won’t suffer and audiences will remain engaged. Here are some tips to make sure your virtual event’s look and feel are on point:

• Hire a professional A/V company - This investment is essential to high production value. An A/V company experienced in virtual events–like Hubilo partner Bright AV– will know what equipment, such as speakers and green screens, are important to making your specific kind of virtual event look great.

• Offer on-demand and live streaming options - This gives attendees an opportunity to rewatch what was most meaningful to them at your virtual event and gives those who weren’t able to attend the opportunity to catch up on what they missed. Solid live streams and high-quality video on demand are yet another tool to help keep people engaged in your virtual event content, even after the event has concluded.

• Offer sessions in multiple languages and at times convenient across time zones - Maximize accessibility to your event by making it convenient for as many attendees as possible. 

• Include tieredtired ticketingaccess options - Giving attendees the option to choose what content they can access can both allow people with different budgets to attend and also provides an air of exclusivity to your virtual event.

Graphic Design Virtual Event Ideas Showcase your brand through your virtual event’s design.

Virtual event ideas, no matter how creative, won’t be successful if people don’t know about them. You want to get the word out about your virtual event and make sure that potential attendees know who their host is. A couple of things to keep in mind:

• Have a hashtag specific to your event - Visibility on social media and giving attendees the opportunity to share their experiences will not only help your virtual event succeed this time, but show a wider audience how great your organization’s events can be, so they’ll have additional motivation to attend the next one. 

• Make your brand prevalent across your virtual event platform - This is your organization’s virtual event, so the experience should reflect it. When choosing your virtual event platform, ensure that it has the capabilities to customize the visual experience your attendees will have so that it aligns with your branding goals. 

Bonus virtual event ideas!

We’ve given you lots of virtual event ideas for creating a memorable, enjoyable experience for your attendees, but there are plenty more out there to consider. Here are a few additional ones that struck our fancy:

• Virtual magic and mentalism show
• Virtual cooking class
• Virtual bingo 
• Virtual journaling workshop
• Virtual guided meditation

Tips to Make Your Virtual Event a Hit

1. Interactive Elements: Use polls, Q&A sessions, and breakout rooms to encourage engagement.
2. Test Technology: Ensure all tech works smoothly to avoid "Can you hear me now?" moments.
3. Feedback Loop: After the event, gather feedback to improve the next one.

Why the Right Platform Matters

Choosing the right platform is like picking the right shoes for a marathon—it can make or break the experience.

Our Solution- Hubilo:

Hubilo isn't just another virtual event platform; it's your all-in-one solution for creating memorable online experiences.

Maximizing user experience with Hubilo:

• Engagement Tools: Live chats, polls, and quizzes to keep everyone involved.
• Customization: Tailor the event space to reflect your company's branding.
• Analytics: Get real-time data on attendee engagement to measure success.

Think of Hubilo as the stage manager who ensures your virtual event goes off without a hitch so you can take the bow.

Time to Turn Ideas into Action

There you have it—fun virtual event ideas that will bring your team closer, even when they're miles apart. So, ready to make your next virtual event not just another meeting but the event everyone talks about? Remember, the sky's the limit—or at least your Wi-Fi bandwidth is!

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