The Denver Team Holiday Party Idea Your Coworkers Will Actually Talk About
Every December, the same question lands on someone's desk: what are we doing for the team holiday party this year? Another dinner reservation. Another bowling night. Another white elephant exchange where someone goes home with a candle they didn't want.
If you're planning a holiday party in Denver and want something your team will remember, and still wear, a custom hat bar party at Gem Hats is worth a look.
Why a hat bar makes a great team holiday party
Everyone gets involved. A hat party isn't something your team watches. Each person picks a hat, then works with our stylists to make it their own with bands, trims, charms, feathers, and custom burn designs. The quiet folks from accounting and the loudest person in sales end up at the same table, comparing ribbons.
It doubles as the holiday gift. Most corporate holiday gifts end up in a drawer. A hat someone designed themselves goes home on their head. Your holiday party and your employee gift can come out of the same budget.
It works for any team size. Whether you're taking a small department out after work or hosting the whole company, the hat bar scales to fit.
It photographs beautifully. Candlelight, rich colors, and a room full of people trying on hats. Expect your team's photos to land on Instagram and LinkedIn before the night is over.
It's a proven hit with big teams. Gem Hats has hosted events for companies including BCG, Live Nation, Maker's Mark, HGTV, and Cigna.
Two ways to book your Denver holiday party
1. Host your party at our LoHi hat bar. Bring your team to Gem Hats at 1955 W 32nd Ave in Denver's LoHi neighborhood. For the holidays, the shop is dressed in velvet, brass, and candlelight, with a limited-edition holiday trim collection you won't find the rest of the year. It's a private night out that feels like a destination, and it's easy to pair with dinner or drinks at one of LoHi's restaurants before or after.
2. We bring the hat bar to you. Already have a venue, or hosting at the office? We'll set up the full custom hat bar on-site: hats, bands, feathers, branding tools, and stylists. We handle setup and teardown, so your planning team doesn't have to. The hat bar becomes the centerpiece of the party, and guests can wander over all night. We can even burn your company logo or party theme into every hat.
What a hat bar holiday party looks like
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Guests choose their hat. A range of styles, colors, and sizes to fit every head and every taste.
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They customize it. Our stylists help each guest pick bands, holiday trims, charms, and feathers, and can add a custom branded design.
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We finish it on the spot. Every guest leaves with a finished, one-of-a-kind hat.
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Everyone takes the photo. Trust us, this part happens on its own.
Tips for planning your team holiday party in Denver
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Book early. December weekends and Thursday nights go first. Most Denver companies lock in their holiday party plans in October and early November.
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Consider a weeknight. Monday through Wednesday dates are easier to get, and your team will appreciate a party that doesn't eat into their weekend.
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Think gift, not swag. If you're already budgeting for an employee holiday gift, fold it into the party.
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Plan for everyone. A hat bar works for people who drink and people who don't, extroverts and introverts, and every age group on the team.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should we book a team holiday party in Denver? For December dates, book in October or early November. Popular weekend and Thursday dates fill first.
Can Gem Hats come to our office or event venue? Yes. We bring the full hat bar to offices, venues, and event spaces across the Denver area, and we travel for events outside the metro too.
Can we add our company logo to the hats? Yes. We can burn your company logo or a custom holiday design into each hat.
Is a hat bar party a good fit for team building? Yes. Guests help each other choose styles and trims, which gets people talking across teams in a relaxed, hands-on way.
Can we buy hat experiences as holiday gifts? Yes. Gem Hats gift cards make a great holiday gift for employees, clients, or anyone on your list.
Book your Denver holiday hat party
December dates are limited. Whether you want a private event at our LoHi hat bar or want us to bring the hat bar to your company party, we'll help you plan a holiday party your team will talk about all year.
Denver Team Holiday Party Ideas: A Custom Hat Bar Party | Gem Hats
The Denver Team Holiday Party Idea Your Coworkers Will Actually Talk About
Every December, the same question lands on someone's desk: what are we doing for the team holiday party this year? Another dinner reservation. Another bowling night. Another white elephant exchange where someone goes home with a candle they didn't want.
If you're planning a holiday party in Denver and want something your team will remember, and still wear, a custom hat bar party at Gem Hats is worth a look.
Why a hat bar makes a great team holiday party
Everyone gets involved. A hat party isn't something your team watches. Each person picks a hat, then works with our stylists to make it their own with bands, trims, charms, feathers, and custom burn designs. The quiet folks from accounting and the loudest person in sales end up at the same table, comparing ribbons.
It doubles as the holiday gift. Most corporate holiday gifts end up in a drawer. A hat someone designed themselves goes home on their head. Your holiday party and your employee gift can come out of the same budget.
It works for any team size. Whether you're taking a small department out after work or hosting the whole company, the hat bar scales to fit.
It photographs beautifully. Candlelight, rich colors, and a room full of people trying on hats. Expect your team's photos to land on Instagram and LinkedIn before the night is over.
It's a proven hit with big teams. Gem Hats has hosted events for companies including BCG, Live Nation, Maker's Mark, HGTV, and Cigna.
Two ways to book your Denver holiday party
1. Host your party at our LoHi hat bar. Bring your team to Gem Hats at 1955 W 32nd Ave in Denver's LoHi neighborhood. For the holidays, the shop is dressed in velvet, brass, and candlelight, with a limited-edition holiday trim collection you won't find the rest of the year. It's a private night out that feels like a destination, and it's easy to pair with dinner or drinks at one of LoHi's restaurants before or after.
2. We bring the hat bar to you. Already have a venue, or hosting at the office? We'll set up the full custom hat bar on-site: hats, bands, feathers, branding tools, and stylists. We handle setup and teardown, so your planning team doesn't have to. The hat bar becomes the centerpiece of the party, and guests can wander over all night. We can even burn your company logo or party theme into every hat.
What a hat bar holiday party looks like
Tips for planning your team holiday party in Denver
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance should we book a team holiday party in Denver? For December dates, book in October or early November. Popular weekend and Thursday dates fill first.
Can Gem Hats come to our office or event venue? Yes. We bring the full hat bar to offices, venues, and event spaces across the Denver area, and we travel for events outside the metro too.
Can we add our company logo to the hats? Yes. We can burn your company logo or a custom holiday design into each hat.
Is a hat bar party a good fit for team building? Yes. Guests help each other choose styles and trims, which gets people talking across teams in a relaxed, hands-on way.
Can we buy hat experiences as holiday gifts? Yes. Gem Hats gift cards make a great holiday gift for employees, clients, or anyone on your list.
Book your Denver holiday hat party
December dates are limited. Whether you want a private event at our LoHi hat bar or want us to bring the hat bar to your company party, we'll help you plan a holiday party your team will talk about all year.