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Clean Off Your Desk Day

Clean Off Your Desk Day: Team Activities to Refresh Your Workspace

July 25, 2025

Celebrate Clean Off Your Desk Day with these engaging team activities to refresh your workspace and get your team together.

What is Clean Off Your Desk Day?

Clean Off Your Desk Day historical background

Clean Off Your Desk Day was created to help workers start the year with a fresh, organized workspace. It typically falls on the second Monday of January, encouraging individuals to clear away clutter and set intentions for the year ahead.

Clean Off Your Desk Day cultural significance

This day highlights the importance of an organized workspace for mental clarity and productivity. A tidy desk can lead to a more focused and efficient work environment, reducing stress and promoting a positive mindset.

Clean Off Your Desk Day facts

When is Clean Off Your Desk Day celebrated?

Second Monday of January

Clean Off Your Desk Day symbols and traditions

Organized workspace
Decluttering
Productivity tools

Clean Off Your Desk Day resources

More ideas to celebrate Clean Off Your Desk Day at work

Start the new year with a clean slate by participating in Clean Off Your Desk Day as a team.

Here’s how you can make it special:

Set aside time for a collective desk-cleaning session and share organizing tips.
Host a contest for the most creatively organized desk and reward the winner with a fun prize.
Incorporate a workshop on maintaining an organized workspace for sustained productivity.

These activities not only freshen up your workspace but also foster team bonding and a sense of achievement.

Why celebrate Clean Off Your Desk Day with your team?

Promote teamwork and communication
Encourage a fresh start for the new year
Boost team morale and creativity

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Top Clean Off Your Desk Day team-building activities

We picked activities that can make the Clean Off Your Desk Day a bit more fun! Have your team organize their desks and then reward them with a fun pop-up right at the office or nearby! If you can't find the activity you like in your city, reach out, and we will add it for you!

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Needle Felted Succulent Class

A fast-growing succulent you’ll never have to water? It’s true! In this class in San Francisco, you’ll needle felt an adorable wool succulent, which you’ll “plant” in a pot to brighten your home.

Art, Craft, and Design

Up to

20

people

$

95

per person

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Latte Art Class

Balam team is dedicated to helping people create the best experience of learning and creating Latte Art. We designed the engaged class to help you understand the mechanism of making the best espresso and latte art, as well as practice through hands-on exercises.

Drink Crafting and Tasting

Up to

30

people

$

90

per person

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Tarot Reading Session

Explore an enchanting evening of tarot readings with a 5-star tarot reader from The Intuitive Goddess Brand. Whether you're a skeptic or a spiritual seeker, you'll be entranced by the mystical world of tarot. Enjoy personalized tarot readings, group readings and tarot basics. Discover hidden aspects of your life, seek guidance, and connect with like-minded individuals.

Wellness and Mindfulness

Up to

40

people

$

70

per person

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Sushi Making Class

In this class, you will learn how to create your own sushi rolls. You will have the chance to learn knife skills and to create an amazing delicious meal.

Culinary Adventures

Up to

30

people

$

100

per person

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Cupcake Decorating Class

Join our Cupcake Decorating Class in Washington for a fun and tasty experience. You will learn how to decorate cupcakes with colorful frosting and fun toppers. The class starts with a brief demonstration, then you get to try decorating your own cupcakes. It’s a perfect activity for anyone who loves baking and wants to get creative in Washington.

Culinary Adventures

Up to

150

people

$

80

per person

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Virtual Collaborative Puzzle Game

Put your team’s communication and problem-solving skills to the test with Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes hosted by Superglue, a thrilling team-building game developed by Steel Crate Games, where clear communication is everything.

One player is trapped alone in a virtual room with a ticking bomb, while the rest of the team—the “Experts”—hold the manual needed to defuse it.

The catch? The Experts can’t see the bomb, so everyone will need to talk it out—fast!

With countless bomb configurations and different puzzle modules, the game offers endless replayability, making it ideal for repeated team-building sessions where no two games are ever the same. It's a great way to see just how much your communication and problem-solving skills improve with each round.

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Team Challenges and Games

Up to

40

people

$

25

per person

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Chelsea Market Food Tour

Our expert guides will lead you through NYC’s rich food scene. You will:

visit NYC's trendy Chelsea neighborhood
try delicious bites—from iconic pizza and dumplings to warm, fresh mini doughnuts—at top local spots at Chelsea Market and hidden gem Market 57
soak in breathtaking views from the High Line and Hudson Yards.

This tour is very weather-friendly, with a large portion taking place indoors inside the food markets.

Culinary Adventures

Up to

100

people

$

100

per person

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Candle Making Class

Get your team together and learn how to make your own candles. This workshop is equal parts precision and creativity. Every finished candle will be unique, just like every human in your group.

Art, Craft, and Design

Up to

80

people

$

80

per person

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Mindful Vision Boarding

Unlock clarity and align with your deepest values by creating a mindful vision board for any area of your work or personal life.

In this workshop, you’ll explore your core beliefs and translate them into meaningful, visual intentions. Discover how to build and sustain mindful habits while crafting S.M.A.R.T. goals that support your vision and help you stay on track. Embrace the power of intention, and walk away with a personalized roadmap for a more mindful, fulfilled life.

Wellness and Mindfulness

Up to

40

people

$

40

per person

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Wood Burn a Cheeseboard

Get creative with your team and make your own custom cheese board! Show off your craftsmanship to friends and family after the class.

Art, Craft, and Design

Up to

25

people

$

95

per person

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Fragrance Blending Class

Uncover the secrets of scent blending. Mix and match essential oils to craft a signature fragrance that speaks uniquely to you.

Art, Craft, and Design

Up to

80

people

$

90

per person

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Virtual Hosted Escape Room

The players are treasure hunters and looters who have infiltrated a ghost town Japan called Yomi. This long-lost ghost town is haunted by angry spirits who capture and imprison them in two houses.

The spirits then task them with finding the ancient, long-lost White Katana, which is the key to their escape. If they take the katana to the temple and place it on the altar, the spirits will be appeased and set them free.

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Team Challenges and Games

Up to

40

people

$

30

per person

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Happy Hour Cocktail Tour

Spend your evening exploring Seattle’s dynamic culinary and cocktail scene with our Happy Hour Tour. This chef-guided experience takes you to five top Seattle restaurants for a progressive happy hour. Sample cocktails like slushy margaritas, Moscow mules, mai tais, and bubbles—each paired with delicious bites!

This tour is available Monday through Saturday, as some of our stops are closed on Sundays.

Drink Crafting and Tasting

Up to

22

people

$

166

per person

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Painting Escape Class

Escape the daily grind and bring your team together for a creative and relaxing experience with Painting Escape Class! We will bring the studio—and the snacks—to your venue for a colorful and relaxing escape!

Art, Craft, and Design

Up to

50

people

$

40

per person

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Virtual Horror Game Slender

Slender is a virtual horror experience designed to test your nerves, quick thinking, and ability to work together under pressure. One player becomes Slender, a relentless monster hunting the rest of the team through a dark forest.

The others must search for and collect scattered stones while staying one step ahead of Slender. They need to move fast and stay quiet—because the monster is always close behind.

Each round lasts 10 minutes, and with every round, a new player becomes Slender. Across the full session, your team will face multiple rounds of fear, strategy, and shifting roles.

To escape the forest, the hunted must find all the stones before time runs out. But Slender has two ways to win—by eliminating every player or simply running down the clock. Every round brings a new Slender, keeping everyone on edge until the very end. Set in a dark, eerie forest where every sound could be a threat, this is far from your usual team-building game.

Team Challenges and Games

Up to

40

people

$

25

per person

You can book all group activities on Spaciously with a few clicks. All prices are upfront. All hosts are small business owners: instructors, artisans, and creators. You also get a dedicated coordinator to smooth out all logistical details.

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