Want to make your workdays fun? Creating an office bucket list is a great way to start!
It’s a list of crazy, silly, and creative ideas you can do with your teammates. Having an office bucket list helps everyone laugh together, get closer, and feel happier at work.
You can do easy things like fun games and friendly pranks, or bigger ideas like team adventures.
No matter what you pick, you’ll create memories and friendships that make the office feel more exciting.
Ready to start? Let’s check out these 99 awesome ideas!
Here is your big list of 99 exciting office bucket list ideas.
You’ll find challenges, funny pranks, cool projects, and even silly achievements.
Pick the ones your team loves most, and start checking them off together. Let’s jump in and have some fun!
Team Bonding & Challenges
Want your team to feel more like a family? Try out these fun games and challenges.
They help everyone work better together and laugh a lot too. From office scavenger hunts to silly team dares, these ideas bring people closer.
You’ll cheer, compete, and maybe even wear funny hats. It’s all about making memories and feeling part of something great.
Host a themed potluck lunch
Organize a desk decorating contest
Create a “Guess the Baby Photo” wall
Plan a secret office Santa—yes, even in July
Have a Friday “Dress Like a Coworker” day
Host monthly team trivia competitions
Set up a peer appreciation wall
Try a department-wide “No Email” day (just walk over or call!)
Create a “get to know me” rotating spotlight
Share everyone’s guilty-pleasure playlists
Plan a monthly birthday bash
Do a “Day in the Life” job swap
Take the team out for an escape room
Start a shared team book or podcast club
Try a walking meeting challenge
Set up a communal vision board
Organize a 2 truths & 1 lie session
Creative Shenanigans and Fun Ideas
Let your imagination go wild!
These fun office ideas are all about being silly and creative. Paint a coworker’s portrait, make a paper airplane contest, or dress up like a superhero for a day.
You don’t need to be an artist – just be ready to have fun. It’s a great way to relax and share laughs with your teammates.
Make a team TikTok or Instagram reel
Create “employee memes” for fun
Paint mini canvases during lunch
Try a blindfold drawing contest
Host a paper airplane flying contest
Build a Lego challenge table
Print and frame your team’s funniest Slack threads
Do a 10-minute creativity warm-up each morning
Host an “Office Cribs” desk tour
Launch a doodle challenge: whiteboard or Post-its
Write a collaborative office novel—just one line per person
Host an office photography contest
Harmless Office Pranks (Keep it Friendly!)
These pranks won’t hurt feelings or cause trouble. They’re just for a good laugh!
Think of sticky notes all over someone’s desk or putting googly eyes on everything. It’s all in good fun and keeps the mood light.
Just remember: always be kind and never mean. A little giggle can brighten everyone’s day.
Cover someone’s desk in Post-its
Tape an airhorn under a chair (okay, maybe warn HR first)
Switch the M & N keys on a keyboard
Place googly eyes on everything
Turn a cubicle into a beach scene
Schedule a fake (but silly) meeting titled “Emergency Donut Planning”
Create an office scavenger hunt
Hide mini rubber ducks in random places
Rename everyone in Slack for a day
Fill someone’s drawer with ping-pong balls
Replace desktop wallpapers with celebrity impersonators
Personal & Professional Growth
This list is for those who want to grow at work and in life.
Want to learn a new skill, give a speech, or start a new hobby? Go for it!
These goals help you become better at your job and feel more confident too. It’s not all serious stuff – learning can be fun!
Set a 100-day learning challenge
Learn sign language basics as a team
Try public speaking lunches (mini TED Talks!)
Start a side hustle idea pitch-off
Read 1 leadership book per quarter
Launch a mentorship circle
Attend a webinar or conference together
Build a shared skills swap board
Take a personality test and share results
Plan a “Bring Your Skill to Work Day”
Celebrate one “fail” a month and what you learned from it
Silly Milestones To Achieve
Why not celebrate the little, funny things?
Like drinking 100 cups of office coffee or typing 10,000 words in one week. These silly goals are fun to track and great for jokes.
They don’t matter much, but they’ll make your workdays way more entertaining. Plus, it’s fun to say, “I did that!”
Reach 100 high-fives in a day
Go a week without hitting “Reply All”
Drink 10 gallons of coffee as a team
Hit inbox zero—screenshot it for proof
Start a GIF-only communication day
Create the most elaborate Out of Office message ever
Have a “quietest Zoom background” competition
Nominate someone for “Best Slack Comeback.”
Award a weekly “Captain of Camaraderie”
Build a team tree with everyone’s baby photos as ornaments
Remote Worker Vibes
Working from home? These ideas are just for you!
Dress up for Zoom, take your laptop to the backyard, or show off your pet during meetings.
Even if you’re far away, you can still feel like part of the team. These fun tips help you enjoy remote life a bit more.
Host virtual pajama days
Share your workspace views via video
Set up a remote-only trivia league
Virtual coffee roulette—random 1-on-1s
Home desk makeover challenge
“What’s in your mug?” guessing game
Do a Zoom background design contest
Celebrate a “No Zoom Day” together
Have a weekly “remote rants” support session
Just Because They’re Fun
No reason needed – these ideas are just plain fun!
Like starting a lunchtime dance party or doing karaoke in the break room. They’re not about goals or teamwork.
They’re just about smiling, laughing, and making the office a little more awesome every day. Why not?
Have a spontaneous dance party
Try a weird snack taste-test
Create a team handshake
Set up a karaoke machine
Start a lunchtime movie club
Throw a mini office Olympics
Do a blindfolded coffee taste challenge
Create a fantasy league, but for office tasks
Challenge a neighboring department to a bake-off
Office Nerf gun showdown
Compete in a desk plant growing contest
Build a cereal bar for the kitchen
Bring your pet to Zoom day
Wear a cape to work day
Host a flash fiction writing competition
Build a company-wide playlist
Start a “Word of the Day” Slack channel
Celebrate “Opposite Day”
Big Bucket List Goals
Think big!
These goals are all about dreaming beyond the office. Maybe it’s planning a big team trip, writing a company song, or launching a fun side project.
These ideas take more time but bring huge smiles and unforgettable moments. Go big or go home!
Plan a team retreat—somewhere fun, not just the boardroom
Volunteer together for a local charity
Plant a tree for every milestone hit
Create a time capsule for the team
Host an annual team awards show
Start an office podcast
Launch a company mural or art wall
Do a “CEO for a day” challenge
Fundraise together for a cause
Create a team mission statement
Hit every goal and throw a wild theme party to celebrate!
Why Create an Office Bucket List Anyway?
Before we jump into the madness, let’s talk why you need this:
Break up the routine: Because typing reports all day can get old, fast.
Build stronger teams: Teams that play together, slay (deadlines) together.
Boost morale: A fun workplace is a productive workplace.
Foster creativity: Sometimes the best ideas come between karaoke duets and trivia showdowns.
Conclusion
And that’s a wrap on our fun office bucket list!
Whether you try a few small ideas or go for the big goals, the most important thing is to have fun together.
These ideas can turn an ordinary day into something you’ll always remember. They help teams grow, laugh, and feel more connected.
So, pick a few from the list, invite your coworkers, and start making awesome memories at work. Your office doesn’t have to be boring – make it a place full of smiles and good times.
Now go on, check off those boxes and enjoy every moment!
Engage With Us
Tried any ideas from our office bucket list? We’d love to hear about it!
Share your favorite moments, fun photos, or even new ideas we can add to the list. Every office is different, and your creativity could inspire others too.
Leave a comment below, tag us on social media, or send us a message. Let’s build a fun and friendly work world – one bucket list item at a time!
