Break Out of the Norm: Fun Places To Go For Holiday Parties
Don’t blink! It’s almost Holiday Season. That’s right. The best event spaces are already booking up for the holidays. Don’t get stuck in your too small living room or office conference room. From large family gatherings to corporate events, the time to reserve fun places for holiday parties is actually NOW.
For many, it feels like the holidays sneak up on you every single year. First, you start noticing the fall decor change in stores during summer, then you blink your eyes and it’s Thanksgiving…blink again and December is already over and we’re celebrating New Years! Don’t get caught in the whirlwind of October, November, December. Find the right New Jersey holiday party location for your group, while they are still available.
Throw a Holiday Bash That Fits Your Company Culture
The key to a successful corporate holiday party is simple. Plan an event that employees actually want to attend.
While holiday parties are supposed to be a fun celebration, not every employee feels enthused about going to their office party. In fact, one survey showed that more than 50% of employees dread their company’s annual holiday party. And the majority of staff end up skipping the event all together.
Break out of the normal, boring event rut. Host an event that shows your team how much you value them by finding a fun place to host your party that actually fits your company culture.
Ensure your holiday bash is memorable (for all the right reasons) by planning something fun that matches your company culture. Get some insight from your team on what kind of party resonates with them. To help get the conversation started, here are a few fun holiday party ideas to use as a launching pad.
1. Treat Them to an Afternoon Away
Not everyone is eager to spend a night out with their colleagues. Paying for a babysitter and stealing their “free time” are just two reasons. This year, consider treating your staff to a day away from the office that doesn’t interfere with their life outside the job.
When’s the last time someone was truly excited about a celebration in a conference room? In-office parties rarely top the list of fun places to have a holiday party. Instead, take your office to a casual and lively offsite destination, such as Topgolf Swing Suite.
Have a great year? Make it a family affair and book a full park rental.
2. Share a Meal
Some studies suggest that sharing a meal between colleagues boosts interoffice collaboration. Whether that’s closing down early to wine and dine employees or treating them to lunch at Game Time Bar & Grill, you can’t go wrong with a lunch or dinner together.
3. Go All Out
The holidays are extra special, so they call for an extra special event. If you plan to go all out this year with a large guest list, why not book some entertainment? Is there a motivational speaker in your industry that your staff and guests would love listening to? If that’s not quite your style, then a live band, comedian or magician can also create fun, one-of-a-kind experience for parties.
Our 20,000 square foot Warehouse 100 provides the perfect blank canvas to make your dream holiday party come true!
Host Your Holiday Party in New Jersey
As the holiday season approaches, calendars across New Jersey are starting to fill up with cocktail hours for close friends and end-of-year corporate parties. It seems there’s never a shortage of things to do in November and December.
That means it’s never too early to start planning for this year’s holiday party… and we know just the right venue. Situated in Central New Jersey, The Event Center @iPA has been bringing fun and entertainment since 2011. The Event Center offers event spaces of all sizes, including beautiful ambiance, private bars and delicious food to bring your party to life. Whether you are celebrating Christmas, New Years, Chanukah or Kwanza, The Event Center @iPA can help make your holiday party a success.
This year, get ahead of the game to book your holiday party before the craziness begins. iPlay America offers a lot of options to host your office holiday party from casual bay rentals at Topgolf Swing Suite or reserved space at Game Time Bar & Grill, to intimate VIP suites or luxurious gala space to a full park rental of 153,000 square feet.
The best part? Our Professional Event Planners are ready to help you with all the details to make it an event to remember! Give us a call at 732-577-8200 ext 383 to get started.
Guests Also Book Our Event Spaces For:
- Corporate Events
- Lectures & Presentations
- Performances
- Galas
- Reunions
- Birthday Parties
- Rehearsal Dinners
- …and more!
Don’t forget, the most important part of a holiday party is creating fun memories that will last the rest of the year!
Happy holidays and happy planning!