10 Best Winter & Holiday Virtual Team Building Activities to End 2025 on a High Note
Looking for fun, engaging winter or holiday-themed virtual team building activities to bring your remote team together and boost morale as the year winds down?
By December, many teams are feeling a little disconnected — ready for a well-earned break and a reason to celebrate.
That’s where a virtual holiday event can make all the difference. From festive food experiences to creative hands-on activities, we make it easy to plan something everyone will love.
Celebrate your team & the season with s’mores, cupcakes, cookies, candles, and more!
At The Cupcake Bar, we specialize in virtual team events that spark connection — no matter where your team is located. Our virtual team building experiences blend delicious recipes, interactive crafts, and lighthearted activities that make perfect winter icebreakers.
Whether you want to whip up tasty treats, craft unique gifts, or simply relax and have some fun, these 10 winter and holiday virtual team building ideas are designed to boost morale, encourage collaboration, and spread plenty of cheer.
Deck the halls—and the cupcakes! Our virtual holiday cupcake decorating class is the perfect way to celebrate with your team.
1. Cupcake Decorating Virtual Class (Winter or Holiday-Themed)
This winter, bring your team together for a hands-on experience that’s equal parts creative and delicious! Our virtual holiday cupcake decorating classes include everything you need—from kits filled with cupcakes and toppings to live instruction from our fun & friendly Cupcake Professors.
Whether you’re hosting a company party or connecting remote teams, it’s the sweetest way to spread a little holiday cheer.
Perfect for: Teams who want a sweet, hands-on experience that sparks creativity and connection. Great for large or mixed-skill groups looking for something festive and easy to enjoy together. Spatula licking always encouraged.
Caramel apples made during our winter-themed virtual team builder.
2. Caramel Apple Virtual Class (Winter or Holiday-Themed)
Winter is the perfect time to cozy up and get creative! Our caramel apple class teaches participants best practices for washing and sticking apples, and then coating them in delicious caramel and fun winter-themed toppings. This virtual class is apple-solutely the most fun winter team building activity!
Perfect for: Smaller groups who love cozy, nostalgic experiences with a seasonal twist. Great for client appreciation events or fall-to-winter celebrations. Also, if you ask us, yes, a caramel apple counts as a health food. 😉
Charcuterie, but make it sugar-coated. Pile on the sweets, treats, and holiday cheer!
3. Candy Charcuterie Virtual Class (Winter or Holiday-Themed)
Got visions of sugarplums dancing in your head? Us, too! We curate these class kits to build your team’s dream themed candy board, from a winter wonderland to a hot cocoa smorgasbord— the options are limitless!
In this class, participants will learn the art of charcuterie using delicious sweets and treats, designing a beautiful candy board that is perfect for sharing (or not!) This candy charcuterie class is an ideal team building experience to get creative juices flowing.
Perfect for: Teams who love to have fun, think outside the box, and show off their artistic side. Also great for teams who believe that when it comes to sugar, more is more.
Holy Cannoli! This Italian-inspired treat is a crowd fave!
4. Cannoli Virtual Class
Bring a taste of Italy to your virtual celebration! In this unique and rewarding guided experience, your team will roll, fill, and decorate festive cannolis (made from pizelle cookies) with holiday-inspired flavors and toppings. It’s part culinary class, part creative challenge — and 100% delicious. Ingredients are shipped directly to participants, making it easy for everyone to join in from anywhere!
Perfect for: Teams who believe la dolce vita starts with dessert and who don’t shy away from chocolate chips and sprinkles. If your group is located in Austin, TX, we can also host this class in person!
Your winter forecast? 100% cozy. Light up your season with our candle classes.
5. Candle Making Class (Winter or Holiday-Themed)
Embark on a relaxing scent journey with your team! Your participants will learn to pour, burn, and blend fragrances for the perfect cozy home atmosphere. This virtual class is the perfect non-food experience to help your team enjoy the season with favorite seasonal scents like sweet pine and frosted sugarplum.
Want to keep the experience more winter-themed? We can do that, too! This class makes a great activity to brighten up a dreary winter day in December, January, or February.
Perfect for: Teams craving calm, mindful connection. Ideal for wellness programs, appreciation events, or groups who enjoy experiences they can actually use afterward. Also great for teams who are looking for ways to connect that don’t involve food.
Ready to plan your holiday team builder? Reach out to get the party started!
Proud participants showing off their s’mores boards made during their family-friendly virtual team builder.
6. S’mores Board Virtual Class (Winter or Holiday-Themed)
Fire up your holiday team building with a s’mores charcuterie class— no campfire needed! Your team will learn the art of charcuterie arrangement with various chocolates and s’more treats. Participants will get to make their own decadent marshmallow dip and chocolate bark to add to their board. This hands-on virtual cooking experience is a fantastic way to bring your team together and encourage cozy gatherings.
Perfect for: Groups who want a relaxed, interactive activity that feels nostalgic and cozy. Great for remote employees looking to end the year on a warm (and chocolate-y) note.
Our candy sushi class is completely unique (and completely crowd-pleasing)!
7. Candy Sushi Virtual 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.
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!
Perfect for: Teams who love playful creativity and a lighthearted twist. Great for the young and the young at heart, cross-department fun, or anyone who enjoys hands-on laughter and bright visuals.
Spreading joy (and frosting!) this holiday season.
8. Cookie or Gingerbread House Virtual Classes (Winter or Holiday-Themed)
‘Tis the season to get creative (and a little competitive)! Our holiday cookie and gingerbread house decorating classes are the perfect way to celebrate together—whether your team joins virtually or in person here in Austin.
We’ll ship or set up everything you need, then guide your group step-by-step through this sweet holiday tradition. Expect laughter, frosting, and plenty of festive fun as your team builds their own delicious masterpiece!
Perfect for: Teams and families who love classic holiday fun with plenty of personality. Great for all ages, all skill levels, and events that call for sugar, smiles, and a creative outlet.
Twist, roll, and bake your way to team fun with our virtual pretzel-making class!
9. Pretzel-Making Virtual Class
Twist and shout with our pretzel baking class! Whether your team prefers classic salty or sweet cinnamon sugar pretzels, everyone will enjoy mastering the classic pretzel knot and baking golden, soft pretzels. This virtual baking class is perfect for food-loving teams craving hands-on fun.
Perfect for: Teams who enjoy hands-on, savory fun with a side of comfort food. Great for happy hours, all-hands meetings, or client groups that love a unique and satisfying twist on classic snacks.
Freshly pressed and full of flavor, our tortilla class will have you hooked on the joy of making (and eating) corn tortillas from scratch.
10. Tortilla-Making Virtual Class
As a proud Latina-owned business, we love celebrating the flavors Mexican cuisine and sharing them with others! Nothing brings people together like a meal, and making homemade corn tortillas is a great way to spark conversation and create memories. After all, isn’t that what the holidays are all about?
Perfect for: Teams who want to learn something new together. Great for culinary enthusiasts, or groups who enjoy authentic, interactive experiences.
Ready to make this holiday season your most connected yet?
These holiday virtual team building activities will help your team’s creativity, communication, and camaraderie flourish—all from the comfort of your home (and without breaking a sweat!).
We’ll handle everything from start to finish so you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the fun, too!
Learn more about our virtual class options or request a quote to schedule your next unforgettable virtual event!
