The holidays are the one time of year when companies get to do something a little extra. Something that says, “We see you. We appreciate you.”
But let’s be honest — most holiday parties? Forgettable. Generic. The same vibe every year with a different playlist.
It doesn’t have to be that way.
This year, try something different. Think pop-up energy: immersive themes, interactive touches, and unexpected moments that leave people saying, “That was actually fun.”
Whether you’re hosting a hundred guests or fifty, here are 5 fully formed holiday event concepts that go beyond the buffet line.
And if you need a partner to help pull it all off? Flora is built for it. →
Planning your company’s gathering this year? Read How to Host with Purpose for ideas on creating connection through intention.
These aren’t just Pinterest ideas — they’re experiences.
The kind people post about, talk about, and remember.
Crack open the spiked eggnog and cue the VHS static — we’re bringing back the holidays the way they felt in 1993. Popcorn garlands, gingerbread chaos, and maybe a little Home Alone on the projector.
Dress Code: Fuzzy socks, flannel pajamas, full nostalgia
👉 See the ‘90s throwback moodboard here.
It’s a family holiday party — if your family had a killer bar and better music.
This is the party version of your favorite cheesy-but-perfect holiday movie. Cozy lighting. Cookie swaps. Polaroids. All the soft stuff that hits harder than it should.
Dress Code: Luxe loungewear, après-ski chic, or “main character energy”
👉 See the Hallmark holiday moodboard here.
It’s warm. It’s a little cheesy. It’s exactly what everyone secretly wants.
Minimalism never felt so magical. This theme is all about quiet beauty: soft snowlight, pale woods, herbal cocktails, and the kind of vibe that makes everyone instantly take a breath.
Dress Code: Monochrome knits, cozy-luxe textures, tonal winter whites
👉 Browse Nordic winter inspiration here.
With the right lighting and styling, even a modern venue like Flora can channel that Scandinavian magic — no snow required.
Build the hype before the doors even open. This theme turns your holiday party into a multi-part experience, with guests uncovering clues, solving puzzles, and ending up somewhere magical.
Dress Code: Holiday casual + sneakers — they’ll be moving
Flora’s team has helped stage timed entrances, lighting cues, and big reveals — the scavenger hunt format just adds the thrill.
For teams who want to turn heads and toast big wins. Gatsby Glam is all about indulgence, sparkle, and statement-making design — with cocktails that match.
Dress Code: Sequins, tuxes, feathers, full send
👉 See Gatsby glam visuals here.
With the right lighting and styling, even a modern venue like Flora can channel that old-school, Gatsby-level glamour — without the chandeliers.
Before you plan:
✅ Choose your theme
✅ Set your guest list
✅ Lock in your venue + bar
✅ Let Flora handle the rest 🌿
Need help pulling it all together? Contact our team to start planning your holiday event
It’s one thing to have a vision. It’s another to have the space, bar, and team that can actually pull it off.
At Flora, we specialize in turning unique event ideas into styled, smooth, high-impact experiences with:
Ready to throw a holiday event that doesn’t feel like an obligation? Let’s talk →