12 Out-of-the-Box National Donut Day Activities for Team Fun 

While the brave “Donut Lassies” of 1917 served warm donuts to lift the spirits of WWI soldiers on the front lines, today we honor their legacy a little closer to home — in the break room, on Zoom calls, and anywhere our teams come together. National Donut Day is the perfect excuse to sprinkle in some fun at work. Sure, showing up with a box (or three) of colorful, sugary donuts is always a crowd-pleaser — but why stop there? With a little creativity, you can turn this sweet holiday into a fun celebration your whole team can enjoy.

Whether you are in the office or working remotely, there are many ideas to make this day memorable for your team. Here we have compiled 12 best ways (in-office & virtual) to celebrate National Donut Day with your team. Let’s check them out!   

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Can National Donut Day Be Fun to Celebrate at Work?

Just like the Donut Lassies from the Salvation Army boosted morale when it was needed most, National Donut Day is a sweet opportunity to lift your team’s spirits, celebrate small wins, and create moments of joy that stick. Hosting lighthearted activities like “Donut You Know Me?” or Donut Bingo gets everyone involved and laughing together. They break the ice in a natural way and give people something silly and low-stakes to bond over. 

Plus, these activities are fun for everyone, even for those who aren’t into donuts. They can still join the fun by rocking donut-themed PJs, playing themed games, or getting creative with donuts. It’s all about having fun together.     

Best Virtual Activities for National Donut Day

Your team may be spread out, but celebrating National Donut Day together is still totally doable. Here are some fun virtual activities for your remote teams.   

1. Donut Trivia

Number of Participants: 2-1000

Duration: 60 minutes

Did you know that the earliest donuts did not have holes or that there’s a donut capital in the US? If you’re looking for such awesome facts and trivia to celebrate National Donut Day, then Hooray Teams’ Virtual Donut Trivia is just the thing. An expert trivia master will lead your team through 4 to 5 rounds, filled with donut-related questions.

Last year, our Donut Trivia had categories like “History of National Donut Day”, “Wild Donut Flavors”, and “Donuts Around the World”. We even added fun twists like buzzer battle and ‘Name the Donut in the picture’ round. You can try something similar, or let Hooray Teams customize the trivia with categories that fit your team’s style.      

2. “Donut You Know Me?” 

Number of Participants: 2-1000

Duration: 60 minutes

Get your team laughing and bonding over the weirdest donut choices at Hooray Teams’ Virtual “Donut You Know Me?” Icebreaker Game. A lively host reads out a donut preference, like their favorite topping or how many donuts they’ve eaten in one sitting. Other team members have to guess who it belongs to. The quirky donut choices and unexpected reveals will have everyone laughing and bonding with each other.  

You can collect donut preferences from your team virtually using Google Forms, Microsoft Forms, or Survey Monkey. If you’d like to add a personal touch, Hooray Teams can easily customize the game to fit your team’s preferences.  

3. Donut Bingo

Number of Participants: 2-1000

Duration: 60 minutes

Hooray Teams’ Virtual Donut Bingo puts a sweet spin on the classic game by swapping numbers for whimsical donut-themed prompts like “Wore Pajamas to a Meeting” or “Loves Boston Cream” and more. Teams receive digital bingo cards before the game and compete in 4 to 5 fast-paced rounds of Bingo.

A lively host calls out the prompts and keeps the energy high while throwing in fun facts to keep the game engaging. As the game heats up, teams race to mark off the items on their cards and shout “Bingo!”. The activity can also be tailored to suit your team’s vibe—just mention any preferences when booking.

4. Virtual Doodle Donuts

Number of Participants: 5-1000

Duration: 60 minutes

You’ve probably doodled away plenty of time on paper, but ever tried something offbeat like doodling your creativity on donuts?  Hooray Teams’ Virtual Doodle Donuts gives your team a chance to transform plain donuts into works of art. An expert host will share tips and techniques on how to use edible marker paint or colored icing to doodle on your donuts. Teams can try out donut doodling designs like emojis, comic characters, or cute animals.

Participants receive donut doodling kits with a box of plain donuts, food-safe pens or piping bags, colored icing, sprinkles, glitter, or fondant shapes. If you want to customize the kits or the event, let Hooray Teams know at the time of booking.  

5. Donut Pajamas Happy Hour

Number of Participants: 5-1000

Duration: 60 minutes

Hooray Teams Donut Pajamas Happy Hour is the perfect excuse to show up to your next team meet in your comfiest PJs, snack on donuts, and sip delicious cocktails—all from the comfort of home. Led by an expert mixologist, the session includes fun, hands-on tips to craft your own DIY cocktails. As you shake and stir, you’ll also explore creative donut and drink pairings. Our team had fun experimenting with some quirky pairings like Chocolate Frosted Donut with Espresso Martini and Cinnamon Sugar Donut with Spiced Rum Punch. 

Before the event, every team member receives a Happy Hour Kit filled with assorted donuts, mini spirit bottles, fresh garnishes, and recipe cards—so everyone’s ready to dive in. Prefer to skip the booze? Hooray Teams also offers custom kits with mocktails, hot beverages, or other non-alcoholic treats to suit every preference. 

6. Virtual Donut Making Class

Number of Participants: 5-1000

Duration: 60 minutes

Hooray Teams’ Virtual Donut Making Class is a hands-on, feel-good experience that’s perfect to celebrate National Donut Day with your team. From airy French crullers to jelly-filled donuts and the classic cinnamon sugar donuts, there’s plenty to explore.  An expert baker guides the teams while sharing useful tips to achieve that perfect crispy texture and flavor as you shape, fry, bake, and glaze your donuts.

Participants receive donut-making kits with flour, sugar, yeast, vanilla extract, and toppings like jelly, sprinkles, cinnamon sugar, or chocolate glaze, as well as a detailed instruction guide. If your team has any specific favorites, dietary preferences or allergies, Hooray Teams can make all necessary customizations on your request.

7. Donut Jeopardy

Number of Participants: 2-1000

Duration: 60 minutes

How about a classic Jeopardy-style game with a donut twist to celebrate National Donut Day? Hooray Teams’ Donut Jeopardy brings a sweet spin to this reverse trivia with donut-themed categories that’ll have your team buzzing with excitement. The game kicks off with a digital Jeopardy board featuring fun donut-themed categories. Leading the charge, a lively host guides the team through 4 to 5 exciting rounds, tracks scores, and keeps the energy buzzing.

Your team will tackle witty prompts under categories like “Donut History”, “Donut Pairings”, “Donut Filling”, or “Popular Donut Brands”. To make your experience unique, Hooray Teams offers customization options to tailor the questions or themes to suit your team’s preferences.

Best In-Office Activities for National Donut Day

Now that we’ve covered virtual activities, let’s dive into the best in-office ideas to make your National Donut Day celebration even sweeter.

8. Tour a Donut Factory

Number of Participants: 10 – 100

Duration: 60 – 90 minutes

Give your team an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience by visiting a donut factory on National Donut Day. From dough prep to frying and glazing, your team will get an up-close look at the entire donut-making process. Some factories even let you decorate your own donuts or try exclusive flavors! It’s a fun, hands-on experience that’s perfect for team bonding and learning something sweet together.

If factory tours are limited, you can still bring the donut experience to your team by organizing a virtual or in-office donut tasting event. Have your team sample an assortment of donuts from popular spots like Dunkin’ Donuts, Krispy Kreme, LaMar’s Donuts, or Voodoo Doughnut, and enjoy a guided session where everyone learns about the unique flavors, histories, and baking techniques of these famous brands.

9. Office Donut Jenga

Number of Participants: 10 – 50

Duration: 60 minutes

Add a bit of competition, teamwork, and Jenga fun to your National Donut Day celebration with office Donut Jenga. Instead of wooden blocks, your team will try to stack donuts and build the tallest donut tower. The rules are simple: You take turns adding a donut to the tower without making it topple. The last person to successfully place a donut before the tower collapses wins bragging rights.

To make it more competitive, you can try timed rounds, team matchups, or bonus points for creative stacking strategies. And when the tower finally topples, expect laughter and maybe a dramatic “Noooo!” from the last player as donuts come crashing down.

10. Donut Desk Decorating Challenge

Number of Participants: 5 – 20

Duration: 60 – 90 minutes

Celebrate National Donut Day with your team in the most creative way possible—by giving your desk a sweet, donut-inspired makeover! This fun and interactive challenge invites groups to transform their workspace into a sugary paradise, using donut-themed decorations, colors, and accessories. Whether it’s hanging donut garlands, creating mini donut towers, or covering your desk in sprinkle-covered accessories, there are endless possibilities to explore.

For the extra fun factor, add themes like “Sprinkle Paradise,” “Frosted Fantasy,” or “Donut Art Gallery”, and add a competitive element. A panel of judges can then hand out prizes for the most creative setup, the funniest theme, or the desk that looks good enough to eat.

11. BYOD Potluck

Number of Participants: 5 – 100

Duration: 60 – 90 minutes

A BYOD (Bring Your Own Donut) potluck party is a simple, yet delicious way to celebrate National Donut Day with your team. Each team member brings a batch of their favorite donuts, whether from a local bakery or homemade, creating a fun mix of flavors to share.   

The best part? You end up learning a lot about your coworkers. Someone may be quite picky about their donuts, while another might swear by the bakery down the street. And who knows, you might discover a new favorite donut in the process.  Make it more interesting with a fun game of donut-themed trivia or bingo to keep the energy sugar high. 

12. Donut Scavenger Hunt    

Number of Participants: 10 – 50

Duration: 60 minutes

Donut Scavenger Hunt is an exciting search-and-find activity, but with donuts. Hide real donuts or donut-themed items—like mini donut plushies, donut-shaped stickers, or donut-related accessories—around your venue. Teams will be given simple, fun clues to guide their hunt, and the first team to find the most items wins!

This game works just as well indoors as it does outdoors, giving you flexibility based on your available space. Whether it’s the office, a park, or a large event space, you can adapt the hunt to suit any setting. To keep things lively and competitive, set a 60-minute time limit for teams to find as many items as possible.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is National Donut Day?

National Donut Day celebrates the “Donut Lassies” of the Salvation Army who served donuts to soldiers during World War I. The Salvation Army originally created it to raise funds for its social services, particularly during the Great Depression.  

What day is National Donut Day 2025?

National Donut Day is celebrated on the first Friday of June every year. 

What are the best National Donut Day fun activities?

The best National Donut Day activities can be trivia, bingo, jeopardy, happy hour and donut icebreaker games.

How long should a virtual National Donut Day event last?

A virtual National Donut Day event should last for about 60 to 90 minutes.

How can we celebrate National Donut Day virtually as a team?

You can celebrate National Donut Day virtually with your team by hosting activities like Donut Trivia, Donut Bingo, Doodle Donuts or Donut Jeopardy.