How to celebrate International Women’s Day at work

International Women’s Day is a great occasion to honour the accomplishments of women, reinforce the importance of equality, and create a positive office culture in which all employees feel respected. 

When you choose to celebrate this holiday in the workplace, your organisation demonstrates that it values the contributions of female employees and promotes gender equality. 

International Women’s Day celebration may only last one day, but International Women’s History Month occurs throughout March. The goal of these celebrations is to serve as a reminder of the historical contributions made by women. 

Your organisation can take part in Women’s History Month and implement activities extending beyond a day to create an ongoing impact for your employees.

Even if your colleagues are located in various cities around the world, via virtual events and workshops, they will be able to connect and build stronger bonds.

Celebrating International Women’s Day at the office creates real benefits for any team, particularly when the attention is more than about formalities.

A culture of inclusivity

By having a special event, it creates a culture where all individuals feel valued, respected and recognised. When you choose virtual International Women’s Day activities, you show your employees that equality and the value of people are key principles of your company.

Convenience

Holding events throughout the day allows everyone to attend during a regular workday, eliminating the need to plan ahead and ensuring equal time for all participants.

Educational value

A wide range of educational events, such as presentations, guest speakers, and internal discussions on leadership, development, and equal opportunities, can foster meaningful dialogue among colleagues.

Improved team bonds

The fact that we are all participating in the same event, whether it’s a panel discussion, breakfast, or team building, helps strengthen relationships and improve teamwork.

Enhanced motivation and morale

Recognising and celebrating women’s achievements boosts self-confidence and commitment, and reminds each of us why we are proud to be part of this team.

Wondering how to celebrate International Women’s Day at work?

Honor women, motivate your group, and enjoy yourselves, all of this virtually. Our themed online activities are the best way to celebrate International Women’s Day or Women’s History Month with enthusiasm and excitement.

The ultimate Women's History Month virtual team trivia quiz

Put your team’s knowledge to the test with a fully interactive virtual trivia game with 5 fun rounds. Challenge teams by providing an overview of trailblazing women’s contributions to society. 

Any history gurus in the house?

• Fun and educational experience
• Team-building & friendly rivalry 
• Completely customisable to a company or team theme

Musical bingo celebrating the greatest female artists

Transform your Virtual National Women’s Equality Day into an energetic virtual event by playing Musical Bingo with iconic female performers from the 1970s until now. Everyone will be singing, dancing, and competing against each other while playing a fast-paced bingo-style game, providing lots of laughter and teambuilding.

• Interactive, fun, and loads of energy
• Great way to connect remote teams
• Music, fun, and friendly rivalry

Celebrating historic female artists: Virtual canvas painting workshop

Get ready to draw beautiful and true-to-life portraits in this unique virtual workshop!

Release your creative spirit while celebrating the life of a female artist such as Frida Kahlo, Yayoi Kusama, or Georgia O’Keeffe. Paint at your leisure using a complete set of painting supplies shipped to your location.

• Creatively inspiring
• A great way to celebrate International Women’s History Month
• An opportunity to foster mindfulness and connection between members of a team

Sip back and relax: A virtual wine tasting

This personalised virtual wine tasting experience from an accredited female sommelier is the best for celebration International Women’s Day. The wines will be sent to your participants before the event. There are options for a 3- or 5-bottle experience and food pairings to enhance the event experience.

• Luxurious, customisable, and relaxing
• A great opportunity for team bonding
• Highlights female sommeliers in the wine industry

Virtual caricature challenge celebrating historical female icons

Enjoy this engaging online event with caricaturist Sassy Steve as he guides participants in virtually creating their interpretation of a female historical figure, such as Maya Angelou, Frida Kahlo, or Audrey Hepburn.

• Creative and fun 
• Create a culture of laughter and inspiration 
• Fosters teamwork in a relaxed setting.

The ultimate time-travelling Women’s History Month virtual game show

Take your team on a journey through four decades of women in history with virtual game rounds designed after Family Feud, Jeopardy, and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire shows. You might even meet some amazing women for the first time!

• Fun and educational
• Can be organised for groups of different sizes
• Combines team building with learning

Virtual Women’s History Month comedy show

Right now, women are opening doors for men in comedy, and this virtual online show will have you laughing out loud. Recharge and reconnect with your team and celebrate women of all different backgrounds and histories through this joyful online interaction.

• Memorable entertainment
• Boosts team morale
• Recognises trailblaіzing women in comedy

The Virtual Women’s History Jeoparty Game Show

Recognising the accomplishments of women through the classic TV game show format, teams play against each other in a rapid-fire quiz show. Players work together through a variety of increasingly complicated rounds, culminating in head-to-head breakout challenges that contribute to each team’s cumulative score. This event is ideal for events celebrating National Women’s History Month and global team-building initiatives.

• Boosted knowledge of women’s history in an interactive format
• Teamwork through strategic collaboration
• Healthy competition that energizes remote teams

The Virtual Women’s History Feud

It’s an exciting online event based on the game show format of World’s Family Feud, where teams of players attempt to guess the most popular survey responses to themed questions. 

These questions celebrate women’s accomplishments in different areas, such as politics, science, music, leadership, and culture. This event is hosted live to promote interaction with contestants and includes entertainment, encouragement, and team competition.

• Effective team bonding through shared fun
• High engagement with dynamic, zero-downtime gameplay
• Promotes awareness of women’s impact across industries

Our virtual International Women’s Day celebration ideas and events are not limited to just thematic ones; there are still a lot of digital adventures for your team.

Virtual Pottery Pictionary Team Showdown

In this virtual team challenge, teams will compete with each other while modelling clay and using both creativity and teamwork. Each team will have a fun and creative time as they compete in a fast-paced, interactive game format.

Virtual Origami Workshop

Need more creative online International Women’s Day event ideas? Discover the magic of paper folding in this relaxing online workshop that blends concentration and artistry. Participants follow step-by-step guidance to craft intricate origami designs, leaving the session with a sense of accomplishment and a few beautiful paper creations.

Make & Mangia: Hands-On Virtual Pasta Making Class

Join this online cooking class to learn how to make delicious, fresh pasta with a professional chef. Everyone will learn how to make fresh pasta through an enjoyable, social, and delicious experience.

Online Scented Candle Making Masterclass

Want to fill your room with an incredible fragrance? You can create your own scented candle in this hands-on online class. Your scented candle will be truly worthy of being a part of your home!

Digital Succulent Terrarium Workshop

In this online workshop, you’ll create your very own miniature aquarium out of planet materials (by following an example and guided instruction). Make your own succulent arrangement using glass containers and enjoy relaxation and a beautiful masterpiece in your home.

Virtual Dumpling Making Masterclass

Bring your team together with a hands-on online cooking experience where participants learn to make delicious vegetarian dumplings from scratch. Guided by an expert host, guests will mix and knead dough, master folding and pleating techniques, and prepare a flavorful garlic chilli sesame dipping sauce.

Roll & Swirl: Virtual Churros Making Class

During this interactive, step-by-step virtual baking class, we’ll teach you how to bake crispy, cinnamon-sugar churros. Everyone can create churros together and have fun at the same time, as well as taste the yummy churros at the end!

Mix & Mould: Virtual Chocolate Bar Making Class

Create your own chocolate bars with your favourite toppings while having a creative, enjoyable experience! This virtual class is a great way to connect with your team over delicious chocolate bars.

Interactive Virtual Cocktail Making Masterclass

Learn how to make two to three cocktails during this hands-on cocktail-making digital class with a professional mixologist. Each participant will receive a cocktail ingredient kit to help them make their own cocktails. Each cocktail will be made together in an interactive, fun, social environment.

Conquer the Mountain Team Adventure

Here, your team will solve challenging puzzles and work together to navigate their way to the summit of a virtual mountain. This fun and interactive mountain climbing digital experience is all about teamwork, creativity, and problem-solving.

Make Your Own Natural Soap: A Creative Online Workshop

Discover the art of natural soap making in this engaging 60-minute virtual workshop. Guided by an expert host, guests will craft six handcrafted soaps using nourishing shea butter and essential oils. All ingredients are tested and safe.

Virtual Cocktail Making Bingo Bonanza

This online experience is a perfect choice to bond with your team, laugh, and have fun together. In this rapid-fire virtual bingo game, you’ll tap into the energy of your team through cocktails, music, and trivia.

Online Neon Sign Making Workshop

Let your ideas shine! Spark creativity and connection with this interactive online neon sign workshop, perfect for any celebration. During this online minute experience, a live instructor will guide guests step by step as they design and create their own faux neon sign.

The Heist: Virtual Escape Room

Need more game ideas for your virtual International Women’s Day celebration at work? Take on this virtual escape room, where you will need to use your wits as well as your team’s commitment to solving puzzles, breaking codes, and ultimately escaping together.

The Feud Interactive Game Show

With an interactive game show that brings back the excitement of some of the most popular game shows ever, your team will be laughing, having fun, and competing against each other, no matter where they are located.

Ultimate Virtual Murder Mystery Team Challenge

Want to check how strong your team’s collaboration is?

Work together through problem-solving challenges that will have you all guessing, all while participating in a completely virtual team-building activity.

After participating in our virtual events, your team will experience positive, sustainable change. 

Your employees are more engaged when they feel seen and valued for their contributions to the organization; when this happens, meetings shift in their energy level. Members are more engaged and actively participating, and open conversations take place.

Increasing the visibility of the accomplishments and contributions of women in your organization develops confidence in those individuals. The act of recognizing their contributions supports their willingness to take initiative and lead and helps to increase their sense of ownership in the organization.

There are also improvements in team dynamics as informal interactions during an experiential educational or creative virtual event allow colleagues to connect with each other in ways that go beyond their roles. 

Communication becomes more fluid, collaboration comes naturally, and the relationships across teams become stronger.

Morale improves significantly. Shared values are reinforced and employees are reminded that their value of appreciation and inclusivity in the workplace is a priority. 

Over the long term, these online experiences evolve into increased connectedness, motivation, and cohesion within the team, with team members feeling aligned both professionally and culturally.

Celebrating in the workplace using International Women’s Day event ideas goes beyond the symbolism and represents an opportunity to inspire, connect, and build cohesion among your coworkers. 

When celebrated thoughtfully, International Women’s Day will provide opportunities for meaningful conversation, increase morale, and reinforce a culture of respect and inclusion.

Our organization provides high-quality and engaging virtual events specifically designed for International Women’s Day events to meet your event needs and goals. You can choose among our culinary and creative workshops, game shows, and cocktail-making classes. The goal is to provide you with a meaningful celebration that is seamless and truly memorable. Contact us to book your online event today!