6 Activities You NEED to Spice up Your Next Virtual Event

Let’s admit it: COVID-19 has made homebodies of us all. Whether it be school, work, or even entertainment, the world has shifted online and we’ve moved with it. Sure, there are things we all miss about hanging out with our besties in the ancient pre-COVID era, but this virtual shift doesn’t mean we have to sacrifice real-life connections and real-life fun. Thanks to technology, getting together and keeping in touch with loved ones from around the world has never been easier. Here are 6 activities to spice up your next virtual event! 1) Cook-off Who says you need to be a chef to experiment with new flavors? Thanks to the millions of online resources we have access to today, cooking a hearty meal or a yummy dessert has never been this easy! Whether it’s a live cooking demo from your grandma, a cooking party with your friends, or a private virtual cooking class with a local chef, food has never failed to bring people together. Check out some of these quick and easy recipes we found online: Brownies galore Creamy baked mac and cheese Easy chicken fajitas No-bake cheesecake 2) Cocktail Night Adults can have fun too! Invite your friends for a virtual cocktail hour with DIY drinks! Search for some of your favorite cocktail (or mocktail) recipes online and recreate them together. Feeling fancy? Invite a guest bartender to teach your guests some tips and tricks on creating the perfect, boozy drink! PS: fancy dress codes are encouraged! 3) Paint Night Channel your inner artist and invite your friends and family online for a virtual paint night! Start by selecting a trustworthy platform and set up a date and time for your event. (We recommend Cya Live!) Provide a list of materials for your guests to purchase ahead of time. If you’re feeling extra thoughtful, create paint kits to personally mail/deliver to guests before your event! Follow along to your favorite painting tutorials online or create some free-style canvas masterpieces. End the night off with a virtual art gallery and show off your beautiful creations! Looking to impress with minimal art experience? Check out these paint by numbers kits! 4) Makeup Parties While makeup and glam may seem foreign to us in the pandemic era marked by extensive mask use, it’s time to take your beloved makeup brushes out of retirement! Host your very own makeup tutorial night with your closest friends and create fun, new looks together! Take virtual group selfies and post to social media to let others in on the fun. #cheese! 5) Watch Parties A classic, fool-proof event both in person and virtually! Host awesome, movie-themed watch parties with your friends—be it a cult classic or a spooky horror night, movies are better when enjoyed together. BONUS: End the night off with a fun trivia quiz to keep guests on their toes throughout the movie! 6) Games Night Charades, anyone? With the amazing power of technology, anything is possible nowadays—including virtual, interactive games nights with friends! From Cards Against Humanity to Bingo to Pictionary, the virtual possibilities are endless. Create funky team names and themes to make the night even more memorable for everybody! As always, don’t forget to snap some photos to share!