With Halloween behind us and the chill firmly in the air, people are starting to turn their minds to the upcoming holiday season. Unfortunately, if you’re the one planning your corporate holiday party this year, you’re already off to quite a late start! Other companies will have been booking and planning for months already, and you may find it a challenge to get everything organized on such a time crunch. But don’t panic! It can be done, even if it will be difficult! We’re partying planning pros at Pop Events, and we’ve put together a list of tips for making your last-minute holiday party a success. Book Your Venue First There’s no time to wait! Before you can even organize the music, catering...Read More

Planning a party – any party – is always a challenge, but if you’re planning a corporate event or party that will involve children, it comes with a whole host of unique challenges. The biggest issue that we see (at events planned by other people, of course!) is that they don’t account for accommodating children of all ages. You likely don’t want to plan two different events, but if you think about it, how much do the 4-6 year old age set have in common with those children 9 years old and up? Particularly around the holiday season, with traditions and stories tailored for a younger age group, the older children can end up feeling either left out or ‘too cool...Read More

Corporate events are about blending branding and fun. Businesses want their brands to shine, while guests want to enjoy food, activities, and entertainment while building stronger bonds with their colleagues. Pulling this off without a hitch can be a huge, complicated endeavour for internal teams. Hiring a professional events company is a great way to bring creativity to your event while making sure that every single guest enjoys themselves. 1.  Cool Cocktails and Mocktails Food and drinks are at the core of most events and as a major focal point they can provide the perfect branding opportunity. Consult a mixologist to come up with tasty blends. Colour is one way to tie specific drinks into a theme but not the only way....Read More

Who doesn't love Canada Day? The long weekend, the hot weather, and the chance to feel patriotic are the perfect elements for those who love a celebration. This year's Canada Day party must be extra special—it's our country's 150th birthday! Oh, Canada, you don't look a day over a 100.
Check out our 10 unique and memorable ideas that you can add to your Canada Day celebrations. Personalized Hockey Pucks It's our civic duty to honor hockey on Canada Day. So why not get creative with how you score that? Our caricature artists can turn any puck into the NHL masterpiece of your dreams. Have you ever wanted to see what you'd look like as a hockey player? Or maybe...Read More

As we know, there are many great reasons for holding corporate outings from motivating your employees, rewarding them for hard work, generating new leads, and more. However, how do you choose the right outing for your team? Today, we are going to assess six factors that will help you narrow down the choices for your next team event! 1. Group Size - First and foremost, the size of the team is important because this will change what is available. In the same way you don’t want to have a tiny group doing something designed for a large group, you don’t want hundreds of people all crammed into one tiny room. Therefore, the size of your business and the number of employees...Read More

If you really think about it, the relationships we have with our colleagues are very strange. Why? Because we go through an application process for a job we see on the internet or newspaper; then, we are chosen and forced to work with a handful of strangers who happened to do the same thing when they first joined. Despite being strangers at first, we build relationships and become a unit over time. As the owner of a business, you have a unique perspective but there are also things you can do to make a team even stronger - team building events. For this, we have some fantastic tips! Pick the Right Time - First and foremost, team building events should really...Read More

The big day is finally here. You did all the planning, booked everything you needed to book, and the catering company is already setting up the grill. Your guests are moments away from arriving, and you’re only now beginning to realize what kind of a day you’re in for. The panic may cause you not to think clearly, terrified of the mess that’s about to ensure. Here’s how you can prevent that, and make sure you enjoy the party just as much as everyone. Most importantly, keep calm, and keep a clear head throughout the whole party. Drinks will be spilled, things will be broken, and food will be dropped. All of these are normal occurrences at any party, and by...Read More