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January 19, 2021

Virtual Event Ideas For Online Socials In 2021

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, virtual events are all the rage now. Read on to get some virtual event ideas for online socials in 2021.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, we all are forced to be stuck in our houses.

However, this does not mean that we don’t socialize and have fun. The internet has made it possible for us to meet our friends and family online and spend some good time with them.

Read on to know what virtual events you can attend or host in 2021 to make the most of this time.

  • Virtual Casino Nights

You can attend a virtual casino night where you can play games like roulette and online blackjack. This won’t only be fun but you will also be able to make money out of it.

  • Pet events

Everybody loves cute, cuddly pets. So what can be better than having a virtual event where the pets are invited? Here you will get the opportunity of seeing the pets in their natural habitats and if you are lucky enough, you can even find them doing something hilarious.

  • Cocktail party

If alcohol is allowed in this event, you can have an event where the host can teach you to prepare a few cocktails after which, you can play a few drinking games.

  • Kindness quest

You can have an event where all the participants will do something related to kindness.  They can write letters expressing gratitude for the things they have in life, or do something for the upliftment of society.

  • Learn new skills

Learning a new skill is no easy task but the good thing is that by attending an online virtual class, you don’t have to do it alone.

  • Virtual Jam Sessions

This event involves attendees bringing their own musical instruments and having virtual jam sessions, which help in uplifting everyone’s mood. 

  • Dinner Party

You can attend a virtual dinner party, where the attendees will have home-cooked meals in their homes while having lots of fun conversations and laughter.

  • Digital Prom

While the pandemic has made it difficult for people to attend fancy parties, you can still have a virtual party, which allows the attendees to dress up and look their best.

  • Dance Party

If you don’t want to dress up for an elegant party, you can still have a dance party, where everyone will come online in their pyjamas and dance together on some peppy numbers.

  • Joke night

In this event, attendees come together on a video call and share some jokes or funny incidents with each other.

  • Spooky night

 What about a really spooky night in which attendees come together on a video call and share some ghost stories.

  • Movies night

Have a virtual movie night where the attendees will watch a movie together that is broadcasted online on a video call.

  • Virtual Karaoke

You can have a virtual karaoke, which will be as much fun as a real Virtual Karaoke.

  • Virtual Speed Dating

If you are looking for love, you can attend a virtual speed dating event and maybe find your dream partner.

  • Online Fitness Classes

Attend a virtual online fitness class where you can burn calories while socializing with people.

  • Creative night

You can show your creative side by attending a craft night, where you get to do different types of art and crafts projects.

  • Virtual Story night

You can together with other people on a video call and read stories to each other.

  • Artists sessions

You can invite real artists to an event and ask them to sketch other attendees while you all attend a video call.

  • Virtual Concert

Just like real concerts, online concerts are happening, which you can attend to have a gala time.

  • Cooking class

You can attend a virtual cooking class where you can learn cooking on an online platform.

  • Virtual Trivia Night

In these events, the participants can be divided into teams and you can choose the topic based on interest.

  • Dares night

All attendees get together on a video call and give each other dares, which the other party has to complete.

  • Video game night

A fun virtual event, where the attendees come together on a video call to play video games and find out the winner.

  • Secret Santa

Each person of the group will have to get another person a gift, which should be delivered to their homes.

  • Magic show

You can attend an event where a magician shows tricks to their audience over a video call.

  • Fancy dress

Here, attendees attend a video call dressed as their favourite character and have fun introducing someone in front of everyone.

  • Virtual Garden Party

Almost all events take place with attendees coming online from their bedrooms, however, for this event, attendees need to come out in the fresh air.

  • Open Mic

In this event, attendees get to showcase their talent, like, singing, playing an instrument, etc.

  • Virtual Dumb charedes

Yes, virtual dumb charades can be as fun as real Dumb charades, with the attendees following the same rules.

  • Virtual Pictionary

Just like virtual dumb charades, you can also have an online Pictionary event.