Humber Employee Holiday Party: A Whimsical Enchanted Forest!

Where holiday cheer meets a sprinkle of fairy dust and a dash of friendly competition! 

Get ready to sleigh the season—Humber’s Annual Employee Holiday Party is back, and this year we are turning the halls into an Enchanted Forest Wonderland filled with wonder, creativity, and a few mischievous twists along the way. 

Whether you fancy yourself a master baker, an artful elf, or someone who just wants to sip cocoa and soak in the cheer, there’s a little holiday magic waiting for everyone. 

Activities for Adults and Teens 

Planting Workshop (limited capacity)
Learn about our relationship to plants from an Indigenous perspective and start a new plant from cuttings that you can take home.
Registration Form 

Painting Workshop (limited capacity)
Re-discover the ‘Joy of Painting” in this instructor led painting workshop.
Registration Form  

Games and Activities for Kids 

Face Painting
Get a creative and memorable custom face painting — perfect for photos and festive fun! 

Childcare Room & ‘Book Nook’ (with Humber Libraries)
A fun, cozy space for children to play, complete with 30-minute “read aloud” storytelling sessions scheduled throughout the day.
Registration Form  

Activities for All Ages (and Holiday Energy Levels!)

The Great Gingerbread Bakeoff (limited capacity)
It’s time to get your bake on!  
Round 1: Blindfolded gingerbread decorating (yes, really).  
Round 2: Build your best gingerbread house with a team of fellow cookie architects. Bragging rights and glory await the champions of confection.
Registration Form 

Rest and Release – Stretch Session (with Humber Athletics) (limited capacity)
Take a pause from the tinsel and unwind with a mini-movement class for mind, body, and holiday balance.
Registration Form  

3D Interlocking Tree Craft Workshop (with IDEA Lab) (limited capacity)
Create your very own 3D interlocking tree craft—a one-of-a-kind art piece that’s part puzzle, part masterpiece.
Registration Form

Make Your Own Fairy Flower Crown (limited capacity)
Weave a little magic into your day! Design a whimsical flower crown that celebrates creativity, connection, and a touch of fairy sparkle.
Registration Form  

Fairy Friendship Bracelet Station/Crafting Station (limited capacity)
Because no enchanted gathering is complete without matching sparkly friendship bracelets! Pop by and create something merry to take home.
Registration Form

Cookie Decorating
Design your very own festive holiday treat in our self-directed cookie decorating session.
Registration Form

Holiday Photo Station

Capture those magical moments with friends, family, and colleagues — smiles encouraged, elf hats optional!

Plus: Festive snacks, cozy drinks, and delicious food truck delights will keep you fueled for all your holiday adventures. 

Workshop Sign-Ups 

Registration for select workshops will open November 21 and close November 27. After that, the remaining spaces will be first come, first served on the day of the event. 

This event is free; however, we encourage attendees to bring a non-perishable food item or a brand new, unwrapped toy to donate to those in need in our local community. This year all food items will be donated to Humber Polytechnic’s ‘Grab ‘N Go’ food bank, which supports the Humber student community.   

For more details and registration, please visit the Enchanted Forest website.  

So, dust off your wings, wear your coziest holiday sweater, and get ready to wander through a day of laughter, creativity, and cheer. 

Let’s make this holiday season a little more magical—Humber style!