Virtual Team Building Ideas to Kick Off Q1 2026 With Fun & Connection
The new year always brings fresh goals, renewed energy, and (let’s be honest) the need for a little fun after the holiday rush. Whether your team is fully remote, hybrid, or spread across the country, Q1 is the perfect time to reconnect, reset morale, and bring everyone together.
From cozy winter activities to Valentine’s-ready experiences, these virtual team builders are designed to spark creativity, encourage collaboration, and give your team a moment to genuinely enjoy being together.
Here are our top virtual experiences to kick off 2026 with joy, connection, and celebration.
Celebrate your team & the new year with doughnuts, succulents, cookies, and more!
Calling all sweet tooths! Frost, swirl, and sprinkle your way through our signature cupcake decorating experience — guided live by our hosts.
1. Virtual Cupcake Decorating Class
Your team’s creativity gets center stage as our fun & friendly cupcake professor guides you through frosting techniques that keep the energy high. Every team member receives a curated kit with everything they need — just show up ready to sprinkle (and indulge)!
Perfect for: Energetic teams who love hands-on fun
Why teams love it: It’s whimsical, customizable, and guaranteed to spark laughter (plus, everyone ends with a sweet treat).
Bake and decorate mini doughnuts together in this lively virtual class, a fan favorite for remote teams! (And yes, our instructor is wearing a doughnut costume!)
2. Virtual Mini Doughnut Making Class
From classic cake doughnuts to themed toppings, this class turns your team into doughnut designers! We’ll teach fun techniques and encourage lots of snacking to keep the energy high. Ask for a Valentine’s or St. Patrick’s Day themed class to amp up the fun even more!
Perfect for: Friday wins, team celebrations, or casual Q1 morale boosts.
Why teams love it: Doughnuts are universally adored — and customizing them is a blast.
Turn candy into colorful “sushi” rolls in this playful, high-energy team builder. It’s always a crowd favorite!
3. Virtual Candy Sushi Class
Break the mold with candy sushi! This creative and unique class shows participants how to roll up four unique candy sushi varieties. It’s a fun and memorable way to bond with your remote team while indulging in sweet treats.
Perfect for: Teams who love quirky, unexpected experiences.
Why teams love it: It’s nostalgic, whimsical, and surprisingly impressive to look at when you’re done.
Plus: If you’re looking for a more flexible and budget-friendly option, our on-demand candy sushi kits are a great fit! We’ll ship your kits to your team members, and everyone can roll up their sleeves and join in whenever works best—just follow the written or video instructions! Reach out to get started with your bulk order!
Sweeten Q1 with our seasonal cookie decorating class, perfect for Valentine’s & team celebrations.
4. Virtual Cookie Decorating Class
Crowd-pleasing, creative, and endlessly customizable! In this class, participants decorate themed cookies (Winter, Valentine’s, Spring Flowers — you choose!) while picking up some new piping skills. Choose from our classic cookie decorating class or our fun layered cookie class for an extra-sweet twist!
Perfect for: Seasonal holidays, wellness days, or any team that loves a creative project.
Why teams love it: It hits the nostalgia button in the best way, and everyone’s final cookies are unique (and delicious).
Your winter forecast? 100% cozy. Light up your season with our candle classes.
5. Virtual Candle Making Experience
A cozy winter favorite! Your team will pour custom candles with seasonal fragrances while learning candle-making basics and expert tips from our live host. It’s calming, creative, and a great way to help your team unwind.
Perfect for: Calm, wellness-forward activities or January reset events.
Why teams love it: It feels like a spa moment — and they get beautiful candles to enjoy after the class.
Ready to plan your next team builder? Reach out to get the party started!
Bring greenery to your team’s desks with our virtual succulent planting experience — kits delivered to each guest.
6. Virtual Succulent Planting Workshop
Bring a touch of green into the new year. Each participant receives everything they need to plant and style their own mini succulent garden.
It’s hands-on, relaxing, and gives everyone a desk companion that lasts long after the class.
Perfect for: Wellness-themed Q1 events, Earth-friendly celebrations, or teams who prefer something non-edible.
Why teams love it: It’s soothing, beautiful, and adds life to their workspace.
Create buttercream “succulents” that look stunning and taste delicious, a unique twist on cupcake decorating!
7. Virtual Succulent Cupcake Decorating
Continuing with the succulent theme, this class provides all the joy of cupcake decorating — but with a botanical twist. Your team learns piping techniques to create buttercream succulents that look almost too realistic to eat.
Perfect for: Artistic teams, nature lovers, or anyone obsessed with Great British Bake Off.
Why teams love it: It’s a mix of artistry and dessert, and the final creations are chef’s kiss.
Mix, drizzle, and season gourmet popcorn creations in this fun and surprising virtual team activity.
8. Virtual Gourmet Popcorn Experience
A salty-sweet crowd pleaser that pairs perfectly with a cozy movie night! Your team builds custom popcorn blends with gourmet seasonings and toppings — think spicy, cheesy, and everything in between. And of course, we had to add in a signature sweet popcorn that will have you going back for seconds…or thirds.
Perfect for: Low-lift Q1 events, quick team check-ins, or mid-day morale boosters.
Why teams love it: It’s easy, interactive, and pairs perfectly with a virtual movie or meeting kickoff.
Roll out fresh pasta and cook a delicious pesto rosso meal together — no experience required.
9. Virtual Pasta & Pesto Rosso Making Class
Carbs are the ultimate comfort food, and nothing warms the spirit during the cold winter days quite like a big bowl of homemade pasta. This flavorful, hands-on cooking experience brings everyone together — no matter the time zone. Your host guides the team through making fresh pasta and a vibrant, tomato-based pesto rosso.
Perfect for: Team celebrations, culture-building events, or foodie groups.
Why teams love it: It’s communal, impressive, and surprisingly simple — plus, lunch (or dinner) is handled.
Gather your team for a cozy s’mores charcuterie experience, complete with a delicious s’mores dip and plenty of virtual fun.
10. Virtual S’mores Charcuterie Board Class
The coziest Q1 experience! Each guest builds a gourmet s’mores board with delicious chocolates, creative cookies, and unique toppings. Plus, you’ll learn to make a decadent s’mores dip—a fun twist on the classic s’mores flavors! It feels like a winter cabin night, minus the campfire smoke.
Perfect for: Wintertime wellness days, Valentine’s events, or end-of-week bonding.
Why teams love it: It’s nostalgic, customizable, and perfect for cozy Q1 vibes.
Seasonal Moments to Plan Around in Q1
If your team likes to celebrate meaningful moments, consider planning around:
New Year kickoff meetings
Winter wellness themes
Valentine’s Day + Galentine’s Day
International Women’s Day (March 8): As a woman-owned business, we love celebrating other women!
Other fun dates: National Popcorn Day (January 19), St. Patrick’s Day, Mardi Gras (February 17, 2026), first day of spring (March 20, 2026), Employee Appreciation Day (March 6, 2026)
Conference season (great for remote teams supporting in-person colleagues)
These themes help your events feel timely and intentional — and they give you an easy excuse to gather your people.
Bring Your Team Together This Q1
Whether you’re looking to energize your team after the holidays, celebrate Valentine’s Day, or simply bring people together, our virtual team-building experiences make connection effortless (and delicious).
Ready to plan your Q1 event?
Our team will help you customize the perfect experience.
Learn more about our virtual class options or request a quote to schedule your next unforgettable virtual event!
