Spending time with friends, family, and coworkers is still doable during social distancing – all it takes is a little creativity. Virtual happy hours are a fantastic way to coordinate a group hang session without anyone needing to leave the safety of their quarantine zone. Here are some creative ideas for your next virtual happy hour.
This new take on the old college classic invites participants to don their finest white sheet, leafy headpiece, and sip red wine like Bacchus himself. Set your Zoom background to the Roman Coliseum or the Greek Parthenon for an authentic feel. Snack on olives, nuts, figs, and cheese in true ancient Roman fashion.
For those of us who usually geek out over a standing trivia session at our favorite local brewery, we’re especially missing this weekly ritual. Switch up the venue and select a game master for your next virtual happy hour. The trivia host will come up with a theme and ask multiple rounds of questions on that theme. Participants can text him or her their answers and the winners could win a host of prizes that bolster the local economy, such as restaurant or retail gift cards.
Host your very own singing competition where participants in the virtual happy hour hang can get silly by belting their best karaoke song. Guests can compete on teams or fly solo and everyone can provide their feedback as if they were judges from The Voice.
Play games that complement virtual reality and large groups. Heads Up, Charades, or Pictionary are easy to do with any size happy hour group and provide hours of fun. Guests will appreciate some friendly competition and the fun, engaging way to spend time after a long day at work.
Depending on your guests’ hobbies, completing a pre-selected YouTube tutorial together proves interesting and beneficial. Make-up fans, scrapbookers, cross-stitchers, and crafters of all types can select a how-to video to watch before meeting up. Then, the gang can walk through the tutorial together over a tasty cocktail.
Quarantining alone provides the perfect chance to get to know your friends or family better. Come up with a list before hand or check these great conversation starters out. It’s ok to dive deep and share thoughts, beliefs, and experiences that have shaped your life. Connecting on a personal level helps strengthen relational bonds and makes us feel less alone during these trying times.
Area exercise studios and gyms have turned to offering a plethora of classes online. Invite friends to workout with you before sipping on a healthy, refreshing cocktail. Rotate hosts each week and have them select a fitness class they like most. That way, everyone can try something new in a comfortable setting.
Get creative with your next virtual happy hour. A general group Zoom chat can quickly become chaotic and guests will enjoy having some direction for conversation or activities. Send out calendar invites, a few days before or post to your social media group page to get a big gang together. VerraWest’s Longmont apartments are comfy and spacious – providing ample room for virtual charades, exercise classes, and more. Contact us today to learn more!