The Ultimate Guide to Top Team-Building Activities in Phoenix for 2024

Escape the big city and gather your squad for an outdoor activity exploring the scenic desert lakes and rivers of Phoenix, Arizona. With Riverbound Sports, paddleboarding and single or double kayaking tours are available on Saguaro Lake, Canyon Lake, and the Lower Salt River by experienced guides. This is a prime adventure for every outdoor enthusiast or anyone looking for a thrilling and unique way to experience natural beauty all year-round.

Howdy, folks! Experience the Wild West! Walk down Main Street at Goldfield Ghost Town, explore shops and historic buildings, tour the iconic Mammoth Gold Mine and discover the Goldfield Museum. Afterwards, take a ride on Arizona’s only narrow gauge train. There’s a chance you’ll witness an old west gun fight performed by the famous Goldfield Gunfighters! How’s this for an immersive Wild West experience?

Combine Family Feud, Minute to Win It, and Not So Newlywed, and you’ll get The Go Game trivia game. Hosted by hilarious Game Producers, and built on a digital platform, this game show is customized to your team's needs and desires, so they will stay deeply engaged until the final scores are announced.

If your team is into nature and the great outdoors, you absolutely can't miss the Desert Botanical Garden. Since 1939, Desert Botanical Garden has served as a global leader in the research and conservation of desert plants and their habitats. Discover a variety of nature trails and a butterfly pavilion as you learn about desert plants and ecosystems.

‍Arizona Rock & Canyon Adventures delivers fantastic rock climbing and canyoneering experiences. Choose from Basic Rock Climbing, Basic Climbing Anchors, Advanced Climbing Anchors, Self Rescue, Lead Climbing, among other sessions. Explore the amazing sport of rock climbing with your team. even if you have little or no climbing experience at all! Participants learn proper techniques as they relate to top rope and multi-pitch climbing, rappelling and belaying.

Buckle up and get ready for the most exciting team building events in Phoenix, Arizona! Action packed activities await you at American Paintball Coliseum, from Paintball and Airsoft to Laser Tag! Communicate your way to victory on your Paintball session, or choose a no impact/no mess option with Laser Tag. Battle team versus team with plastic BB’s if you’re an Airsoft fan, and have fun dodging behind decorated urban indoor fields.

Make your way to Arizona Zipline Adventures and prepare for an adrenaline rush on a 5-line zipline course in the Sonoran Desert! Ride 5 zip lines ranging from 400 to 1,500 feet in length in the foothills of the Catalina Mountains! In the meantime, take in scenic views of the San Pedro River Valley, the Galiuro Mountains, and the Tonto National Forest. Are you up for this challenge?

Located on the 1,600 acre Ben Avery Shooting Facility, the Ben Avery Archery Range offers target archery, NFAA certified 5-star archery courses, a World Archery target range, and more. Gather your team for an afternoon of outdoor archery shoots. Ben Avery Archery Range is the favorite venue for some of the world’s most accomplished archers and is the perfect place for competitive team activity! Shooters of all ages and abilities are welcome.

The Saguaro Wilderness Area consists of 57,930 acres within the Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park. With multiple hiking trails to choose from, take the overnight trip and discover Saguaro's wilderness with your team, where you’ll hike from 3,000' elevation to over 8,000' in about 15 miles! Breathtaking sunsets await you at the Rincon Mountain District and Tucson Mountain District.

What better way to explore Phoenix than a traditional, exciting scavenger hunt? Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours leads your team on a unique guided tour of Phoenix. Prepare to see beautiful murals and sculptures, historic Victorian buildings, and solve 21 fun puzzles and challenges along the way! Main points of interest include: Phoenix City Hall, Mural Alley and Malindas Alley, Arizona Center, and Orpheum Theatre.

Gather your team in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, or Chandler for a fun Classic Cooking class. These team-building events are equal parts entertaining, and appetizing in nature. Prepare for a hands-on cooking class, meet Classic Cooking’s staff, review each dish of your previously chosen menu, and split up to cook all food items! In the end, savor a three-course meal served by the staff.

Rainbow RydersTick off your bucket list with a one-of-a-kind experience provided by Rainbow Ryders! Whether you’re a first-time visitor to Phoenix or a local seeking a refreshing experience, this is a spectacular way to see the best Phoenix views! With sunrise and sunset flights, experience the Deer Valley and the Sonoran Desert vistas from up above. Plus, you’ll witness native wildlife, majestic mountain ranges, and the iconic saguaro cactus on this stand-out adventure.

Great Room Escape is an interactive and immersive experience you’ll love to share with your team! Holiday packs and group buyouts are available for a fully-customized experience! Break free from a subway station or try to escape a cabin in the woods! Clues and riddles are hidden throughout each room. As the clock ticks down and the pressure rises, do you think you’ll be able to escape the room?

When we say that the sky’s the limit, we mean it! Skydive Phoenix, located just down the road in Maricopa, provides the ultimate observation deck! Embark on this adventure and prepare to be mesmerized with views of the Phoenix Skyline, Camelback Mountain, and Four Peaks. Whether you’re a local or a first-time visitor, you’ll see the valley from a whole new perspective!

Immerse your team in a cultural experience at Herberger Theater Center! HTC is so much more than a performing arts center! It has a cultivator and advocate for the arts community in Phoenix! Take a free guided tour of the theater and come back in the evening for a show. HTC is home to several theater companies that host a variety of performance art, from dance to improv to theater, with local and national touring companies performing.

Craft your own beer experience with City Brew Tours and share an afternoon or evening with your team touring the best breweries in town. Local history, beer knowledge, great food, and transportation are guaranteed as you access three of the Valley’s top breweries! Taste up to 12 beers and savor delicious snacks along the way! You may choose the Signature Brew Tour or the Sip of Phoenix Brew Tour.

Release your inner artist and be amazed at what you can do! Choose from the different packages available: Bicycle Spin Art - where you’ll create art on bicycle taking turns -, Spin Art - where you’ll decorate different-sized canvas-, and the Splatter Studio Package, where you’ll create your own designs with UV glow paint. With Spin Art Nation, there are no limits to your imagination!

Tee off at Phoenix’s finest golfing destination, Paradise Valley Golf Course. Have a friendly competition with your team without the full-day time commitment, and sharpen your skills on the 18 holes. This activity is suitable for beginners, as you can choose to take a lesson from one of the PGA Golf Professionals. The clubhouse is equipped with a restaurant and bar, perfect for team meals afterwards. Perfect your golf swing at Paradise Valley Golf Course!

Taste the best dishes Phoenix has to offer with a Downtown Phoenix Food Tour. Head to three different tasting locations - Cornish Pasty Co., Thai Basil Signature, Chico Malo, and The Yard Milkshake Bar - and stop by historic landmarks along the way. Savor a tasty English delicacy, family-made Thai cuisine, an authentic Mexican street taco, and finish the tour with specialty ice cream! Discover Phoenix like a local with Taste It Tours.

The Dinner Detective murder mystery starts with a delicious corporate dinner that quickly transforms into a crime! Put your detective hat on and prepare to unravel the mystery! Work together or separately to crack the case, with the goal of identifying the murderer and bringing them to justice. Here, everyone is a suspect! Surprises are guaranteed along the way! And remember: anyone can be the killer!

Ready for your next hike or bike ride with your crew? Discover the six easy hiking trails in Papago Park, suitable for every type of team. If you’re looking for more challenging trails, pick the ones ranging from 14 to 73 meters in elevation. Choose from Double Butte Loop Trail, Hole in the Rock Trail, Big Butte Loop, Elliott Ramada Loop, and Papago Buttes.