21 Team-Building Activities in Philadelphia Your Team Will Love

Philadelphia's team building scene is also about giving back. It's a win-win! When you volunteer with Cradles to Crayons, you join a force for good—thousands of people—who are working to end Clothing Insecurity for children in local neighborhoods and beyond! A volunteer shift at Cradles to Crayons connects you to new and gently used donations that you and your company will quality check, sort and package in order to reach children in need.

Scavenger Hunts are always a thrilling way of getting to know a new city! Join Watson Adventures and follow a trail of tricky clues in search of funny questions in your favorite neighborhoods. Stop by Old City - starring Independence Hall - and Society Hill; or City Hall to Reading Terminal Market. Or travel back to colonial times and the tumult of 1776. Either way, Philly awaits to be explored!

Join Geeks Who Drink and connect with your crew over good trivia. Trivia nights are entertaining and engaging for everyone, so you’ll be leaving with a smile on your face and new facts in your noggin. Geeks Who Drink’s editorial team has decades of experience and writes more questions than Jeopardy! Are you up for this challenge?

The City Food Tours experience means immersing your team in Philadelphia's culture while indulging in some of the best foods in town. Philly Food Tour is known for its unmatched variety and top-notch guides, making it the go-to destination for all food enthusiasts with an appetite for Philly. With options for every taste, choose from Flavors of Philly, Highlights of East Passyunk, Historic Old Town, or Reading Terminal Market tours.

Painting with a Twist organizes painting workshops, events, and more! This is the place to be if you’re looking for a special event, like a team paint party! You’ll have an artist-entertainer to walk your guests through painting, and you may choose what you want to paint from an extensive library! You are welcome to bring your own wine, beer, cocktails, snacks…Whatever you desire!

A bit of healthy competition and exercise is proven to have positive effects on your mood, productivity, and heath. So why not take your team’s spirit to the next level with the Outdoor Team Olympics? Designed by Elevent, these games include tug of war, cornhole, blind fishing, and hurdle-relay races, and are meant to energize and unite your team through friendly competition and collective achievement.

Ready to give your team hands-on experience to create, mold, and paint their own artistic designs? Stop by Black Hound Clay Studio and choose from the Wheel Throwing clay workshop or the Hand-Building clay workshop. Make simple bowls or cups on the wheel, or hand-build planters and mugs following step by step instructions. These workshops are designed for beginners who have never touched clay before! And fear not: You can pick up your pieces in 3-4 weeks.

Indulge in drinks at iconic Philadelphia bars with an expert local guide on this history tour pub crawl by Philly Crawling. Uncover the history your teacher left out of social studies class while bonding with your teammates. From visiting famed centuries-old taverns to modern craft breweries, enjoy a rich mix of camaraderie, local lore, and delightful libations.

Head to Love n’ Fresh Flowers for a private flower arranging class with your team! The package includes rental of the farm studio, access to 3 acres of flower fields, a demonstration by a professional from the design team, and an abundant assortment of flowers and materials! In the end, you get to take home your own lush floral arrangement. Team events also feature light refreshments including wine, sparkling water, cheeses, and chocolates.

With Museum Hack, your team will uncover hidden stories behind art, hear about artist scandals, and gain fresh perspectives on historic facts while engaging with each other. In Philly, the activity takes place at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. One of the unique features of Museum Hack is the customization, matching the activities with your team's industry, increasing relevance and impact.

Shifting gears from the high-energy stadium atmosphere, stop by iFLY and try indoor skydiving with your mates! iFly’s state-of-the-art wind tunnels are designed to provide a safe flight experience. This is an activity for people of all shapes and abilities. In addition to flight training and gear, flights for all guests, customized event layouts, and catered food and beverage menus, iFly can also provides custom branding options.

Seeking quality time outdoors? Spanning more than 1,100 acres, Longwood Gardens showcase a diversity of flora, fauna, landscapes, and architecture. Discover the garden’s heritage and horticultural legacy, historical sites, architectural grandeur and inspiring small gardens with an expert Longwood guide, or take the self-guided Longwood Garden trail. Special events include Spring Blooms, Winter Wonder, and the Festival of Fountains.

Ping pong is a fantastic ice breaker, making it one of the best corporate event activities. It’s entertaining and it encourages engagement and interaction within a group. Spin offers a team-building space featuring a wide range of shareable and delicious snacks that guests can savor while they move between playing and eating. The place boasts 16 Ping Pong tables and a Private Room with a dedicated bar.

Nothing is better at building connections than delicious food! Whether your team has been working together for years, or you are bringing in new employees, a culinary experience is an educational and exciting activity! Old City Kitchen offers a variety of experiences, designed to meet your specific needs. Engage in pasta making, cook Island delights with Chef Justin Suda, or book an Indian cooking class with Chef Chetna Macwan.

Formerly a factory, Fabrika Philly is a spot where you can treat your team to cabaret, acrobatics, and comedy shows. Furthermore, Fabrika Philly offers a top-notch cocktail program and promises entertainment and an interactive experience, ranging from comedy, alluring burlesque, breathtaking aerials, acrobatics, drag and everything in between. So, gather your crew for a one-of-a-kind experience they’ll remember for years to come!

Looking for an activity that everyone will rave about? Plan your next corporate event at Bury The Hatchet! Hailing from Canada, axe throwing is a lot like darts; except you throw axes instead! Each participant will play every other opponent once to rack up points and rank you for the championship tournament. In the end, only one will be crowned the axe throwing champion! This is a fun and safe event.

In the mood for American football? Watch the Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) with your crew! Home games take place at Lincoln Financial Field in the South Philadelphia Sports Complex. Talented athletes are a joy to witness in any sport and the NFL has an exceptional amount of talent in every game! Don’t miss the opportunity to cheer for the Philadelphia’s Eagles with your team!

Uncover these Real-Life Escape Rooms at Gotham Escape Room, a 6000-square-feet center: Find clues, crack codes and emerge out as a conqueror. Choose from the following rooms: Chamber of Horrors, Ultimate Heist, Game of Stones, The Mystery of Dr. Frankenstein, Sleeping Spirits, and Case: “Lust and Lace”. Fun fact: Soundtrack was written specifically for the experience!

Turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary experience with City Cruises. Afterall, is there anything more aesthetic than having Philadelphia’s waterfront as your backdrop? Whether you want to book a section of tables, a full deck, or a private charter, package options are available for all team styles. Gather for an afternoon or evening sunset, lunch, or dinner where team entertainment - karaoke, casino games, photo booth - is guaranteed!

Leaping outside the comfort zone, Treetop Quest Philly’s aerial adventure park will challenge your team both physically and mentally! Located in the heart of Philadelphia in Fairmount Park’s forest, you don’t have to leave the city for this adventure. Join the ropes course from tree to tree through obstacles and zip-lines. The best part? You get to do it as many times as you want for 2.5 hours!

Featuring over 90 rope stations, 10,000 square feet of bouldering space - including 6,000 square feet of competition-like facilities - Reach Climbing features a 2-hour team-building program that includes rock climbing and other engaging and fun exercises. Challenge your team to work together and overcome obstacles! Fee includes necessary equipment.