21 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Portland for 2024

In Tualatin Valley, possibilities are endless! From paddling along the Tualatin River National Water Trail and exploring the vineyard and valley tour route to cycling the Fanno Creek Trail or hiking the Henry Hagg Lake Loop, the Valley promises outdoor activities to suit every team’s taste!

Have the most thrilling 60 minutes of your corporate retreat at Escape Games PDX! Featuring six rooms and plenty of challenges, this is the Highest Rated Escape Game Company. Get in, get out, and get rich at The Money Heist, live a holiday adventure at The Hour Before Christmas, escape your landlord at Portlandia, solve a crime at Film Noir, or lose your mind at Amnesia. Fun is guaranteed … To say the least!

Located downtown by the Waterfront, Punch Bowl Social Portland is the 3rd floor of the Pioneer Place mall. The 32,000-square-foot behemoth is home to fine cocktails, homemade food and entertainment. With games like bowling, billiards, giant jenga, corn hole, foosball, ping pong, giant scrabble, and darts, your team is settled for the night!

Hop on the bus for an all-inclusive tasting experience and discover the best breweries, cideries, and distilleries in Portland, Oregon. BREWVANA brewery adventure takes you on a bus ride to different craft brews as an expert Beer Guides provides you with the ultimate craft beer experience. The best part? You will stop by some of Portland’s best breweries and will enjoy a gourmet snack, too.

Elevate your corporate retreat with a Portland Scavenger Hunt and discover the city’s landmarks and hidden gems in just two hours. Your group will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic buildings and streets. During your 1.6-mile scavenger hunt, each person will have an interactive role, taking photos and engaging in fun activities with the rest of the group.

If you’re a team that loves learning new skills, look no further than Rachel Escoe Glass. Learn the art of Venetian glass blowing with a private or group workshop. These are hands-on, customized experiences! You’ll be learning about how glasswork is made and take home your handmade gift - a paperweight or an ornament!

Gather your squad for a day of culinary creativity at "Cooking for Compassion" corporate event hosted by the nonprofit organization Feed the Mass. Discover the real power of teamwork as you and your colleagues come together to prepare 100 meals for the homeless community. During this activity, you’ll have to collaborate, communicate, and conquer culinary challenges. Learn valuable cooking techniques with a chef while contributing to a meaningful cause.

Embark on this Underground Donut Tour - Portland Edition with your team and taste yummy donuts, Portland’s specialty. Stroll through downtown and learn about Portland history, including donuts’ as well as the larger restaurant industry. Bring your appetite as you’ll have plenty of donuts to savor, including the famous Voodoo Doughnuts, where it all started. What's not to love?

Portland Wine Company is a full-service winery featuring a cozy tasting room, outdoor seating and event space. It is located in SE Portland, Oregon. Explore the wine tasting options tailored to your team’s preferences! Portland Wine Company has been making fretted-over, nuanced Love & Squalor Wine since 2006. You don’t need a reservation to try their special Riesling, Pinot Noir, Orange Wine, Gamay Noir, Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc!

Explore this living museum, one of Portland’s landmarks and must-see spots. Founded in 1928 to conserve endangered species and educate the community, Hoyt Arboretum encompasses 190 ridge-top acres and 12 miles of hiking trails. The best part? It’s situated just minutes from downtown Portland. Nowadays, Hoy Arboretum is home to 2,300 species of trees and shrubs from six continents, and it’s a beautiful place to visit throughout the year. Book a guided tour for extra info!

With Portland Rose Balloons, your team’s flight adventure begins thirty minutes before sunrise. The meeting point is located a mere 20 minutes from Portland. Once you get there, your pilot and crew will invite you to become involved with the inflation process. ​Lifting off is just the beginning. Float across the early morning sky and enjoy stunning views of Mount Hood, the Pacific Northwest, and Willamette Valley. After landing, savor a champagne toast at the launch sight!

Join your team on this spooky adventure in the streets of Portland. Walk through Stumptown’s dark streets and listen to the best ghost stories in town that make Portland the most haunted city on the west coast. With Portland Ghosts, pick between Portland Ghosts: Poltergeists and Psychopaths tour, Portland Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl, and Portland Ultimate Dead of Night Tour. Highlights include the Shanghai Tunnels, Roseland Theater, and Erickson’s Saloon.

Culinary innovation has become synonymous with Portland. When you visit the Rose City, explore Portland’s neighborhoods and sample culinary delights. From upscale markets and specialty shops, like Providore Fine Foods and The Meadow, to Staccato Gelato made from scratch, you’ll see it all! Head to James Beard nominated restaurants Nostrana and Kachka and the renowned patisserie, Jinju. Choose from three available tours: The Vibrant Kerns Hood, The Bustling Buckman Hood, and Brunch on Mississippi.

Whether you choose to retreat to a corner with your crew and bond over literature talk, or simply enjoy a curated selection of beer and wine, the Rose City Book Pub is definitely for you! This is the hotspot for books, drinks, community events, music, art, and good discussions. This book pub has been collecting books for forty years and the inventory is always changing. Browse the shelves, sit for a while, and bond with your squad!

During your corporate retreat in Portland, treat your team to a well-deserved spa day at Blooming Moon. Get rid of day-to-day stress and indulge in a combination of massage therapies for every taste! From the Aromatherapy session and the Swedish Relaxation Massage to the Hot Stone Massage and the Himalayan Salt Stone Massage, your squad will have plenty to choose from. We guarantee it will be a relaxing, serene experience for all!

DIY BAR is a fun and exciting way to bring your team together. Here, you have the opportunity to get creative and have an exceptionally good time! Located in North Portland, DIY Bar offers beer and wine on tap while you craft! Choose a craft from the Project Menu or book an instructor-led workshop, such as Indigo Dying, Fabric Marbling, or Felting.

Hike the 3.9-mile Washington Park Loop Trail and explore the best that Portland has to offer! You already know that the city is a centerpiece of monuments, parklands, gardens, old reservoirs, and even a stretch of natural forest. This loop hike starts at the landmarks, then takes you up to the Wildwood Trail, part of the Hoyt Arboretum, the Portland Japanese Garden and, finally, Portland's world-renowned International Rose Test Garden.

Discover the best of Portland on this kayak tour through Ross Island and Willamette River, provided by Portland Kayak Company. This is a fantastic activity for both first-time kayakers and experienced paddlers alike. On this guided tour, you'll paddle by a blue heron rookery, spot bald eagles and ospreys, and glide past the Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge and under the magnificent Tilikum Crossing Bridge!

Corbett Farm offers local trail rides of about 40 minutes and it’s up to you if you choose to take a lesson in the indoor/outdoor arenas or simply explore the farm trails. Corbett Farm is located in a stunning area, so you’ll definitely appreciate the nature views! More experienced riders are welcome to book the 2.5-mile trail ride, where you’ll be able to see Mount Hood on a clear day.

Located in Portland’s Washington Park, this 20,000-square-foot Discovery Museum has something to engage visitors of all kinds. Explore the five million-year-old, 10,000-pound petrified stump on display outside the museum and discover forests from all over the world through two floors of unique hands-on exhibits. Visitors get a bird’s-eye view of a northwest forest, and learn about society’s connection to the woods and the challenges facing this natural resource.

Gather your crew for a memorable dinner cruise experience with Portland Spirit Cruises. Indulge in a three-course meal on the Willamette River with dazzling city sights and lights. See the Historic Milwaukie Waterfront as well as downtown Portland aboard this sunset cruise and enjoy the live piano music and serene atmosphere. This truly is a quintessential Portland experience!