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The festive season doesn’t always need to involve a bottle of beer. Ride the wellness trend in 2025 with our healthy Christmas party ideas in Melbourne!
Reward your team and help your colleagues feel refreshed and rejuvenated doing something they’ll love. Whether you’re looking for online team building activities or in-person team events in Melbourne, there’s a plethora of choice. With hundreds of things to do in Melbourne at Christmas, it's never been easier to pull off an amazing work Christmas party in 2025.
As you’re wrapping up for the year and your colleagues are starting to get into the silly season, plan the perfect Christmas party in the office with our help. Organise some easy and unique Christmas party activities in Melbourne – your team will love the surprise and you’ll love the stress-free feeling of cruising into the holidays!
With thousands of cooking classes, craft workshops and art lessons to choose from, getting your team together for a unique Christmas in Melbourne will be a breeze. While organising a Christmas celebration at the local pub might feel like the easiest solution, it’s important to think of team bonding ideas that will actually bring your colleagues closer together. Trust us, no one wants to end the year feeling so hungover that they have no idea what they said to the boss.
Bring a little festive joy to your work colleagues and help them end the year on a high with these unique team building activities – there’s no better way to begin the year feeling positive and productive at work.
Discover how to make Kombucha, beer’s healthy alternative
Inspire your teammates with a Christmas-themed kombucha making class in Melbourne this year. Don your ugliest Xmas tee or sweather and learn everything there is to know about this popular beer alternative. Don't be afraid to organise an alternative Christmas team building event – your colleagues might just thank you taking a different tact. When looking for Christmas activities in Melbourne, don’t be afraid to think beyond the usual Christmas crafts and group activities.
While many people like to let their hair down at Christmas and have a few too many drinks, no one wants to wake up regretting what they did in front of work colleagues. Help your teammates feel good about themselves and introduce them to a new way of healthy drinking which could help improve their mental health in the long run.
Taught by a local Melbourne kombucha expert, you’ll learn all about the fermentation process and why fermented beverages are a fantastic alternative to drinking alcohol. You never know, you might just see more work colleagues swapping booze for ‘buch in the coming year! Need more inspiration for team events in Melbourne? Here are six end of year party ideas for fun-loving teams.
Get your craft on this Christmas
Christmas craft workshops are a fantastic opportunity to bring your team together without any alcohol. Encourage everyone to get out of their comfort zone and help them bring out their creativity with a variety of craft Christmas ideas in Melbourne. Not only will the team be able to switch off for a few hours, but they’ll also start to learn more about each other in a way that isn’t possible in the office.
Start your Melbourne activities this Christmas with a classic Christmas wreath making class. Spend time learning from a local florist who will teach you how to mix and match seasonal flowers to create a beautiful wreath. You’ll discover different ways of hanging your unique DIY Christmas wreath at home, such as on a wall, on the front door or even above the fireplace. Once you’ve learnt how to make a Christmas wreath, you’ll gain the skills you need to continue making your own every year.
Add new memories to the Christmas tree with a handmade bauble making class in Melbourne! A Christmas tree is always filled with beautiful memories, so why not add a special memory you’ve made with your colleagues this year after you’ve taken a Christmas bauble class.
Have fun learning to paint Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer with our unique Christmas work party ideas. For remote work teams across Melbourne, this is a perfect online Christmas event you can easily organise for your team. All tools and materials will be sent to your team’s front doors so you won’t have to do a thing! Open up a lovingly packed DIY craft box and set up your little art workspace before logging into Zoom and seeing the rest of your team ready to take part in the Christmas virtual activity. It certainly will help your team feel included and they won’t feel like they’re missing out this Christmas, even if they are miles apart!
Cook up a festive buffet
If you’re still struggling to find ideas for your work party this Christmas in Melbourne, why not book a cooking class? Ditch the Christmas lunch at a local restaurant and bring your team together in a unique way with cooking classes in Melbourne. Choose a Christmas BBQ cooking class and help your colleagues learn new tips to impress friends and family this festive season. As you’re taught by a local BBQ expert, you’ll learn how to smoke meat to perfection, learn how to marinate meat and of course, learn all about temperatures and timings.
Why not add one or two of the dishes into your family Christmas feast when you plan the menu for the day? Cooking classes are a wonderful way to inspire your colleagues to change their eating habits and then feel much more focused, energised and productive at work in the year to come. It’s a win all around.
Go plant-based this festive season
Looking for new things to do this Christmas? Organise a fun and fascinating vegetarian cooking class in Bentleigh East. After all, plant-based + Melbourne = a match made in heaven. Inspire your colleagues to adopt a healthier, more wholesome diet as they pick up handy new skills and add delicious recipes to their repertoire.
Taught by a local chef from Heavenly Morsel, you and your team will learn incredible tips and tricks for cooking sumptuous plant-based meals at home. The luxurious menu includes six dishes. Here's a taster... Roast Crown of Cauliflower with Saffron Almond Silk, Stuffed Bullhorn Capsicums with Spiced Potato and Grilled Pumpkin Wedge with Indian 5 Spice. Hey, are you drooling on your keyboard?
With so many Christmas team building events to choose from, you’re guaranteed to feel totally inspired as you organise the work Christmas party in Melbourne. From cooking a festive buffet to crafty activities to kombucha, your team will start the new year feeling refreshed and anew!
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