25 Best Team Building Activities To Do in Seattle for 2024

Take a tour inside Seattle Chocolate Factory and live your best Willy Wonka dreams with your team! During this hour-long interactive guided experience, learn how chocolate is sourced and taste the signature smooth chocolate along the way. The best part? You’ll get a privileged view of the inside of this 60,000-square-foot factory from a pink mezzanine to see how chocolate truffles are made! Curious yet?

Get the full Copperworks Distilling story in a small guided group tour. Here, your team will learn about a distinctive distilling process, get a behind-the-scenes view of the stills, and visit the fermenting and barreling areas. Afterwards, enjoy a taste of Copperworks spirits, with an outstanding view of the onsite copper stills.

Join your team at Whirlyball Seattle for an exciting indoor activity, perfect for rainy days. Whirlyball, known as 'the world’s only totally mechanized team sport,' combines elements of lacrosse and basketball played while riding an electric bumper-style car called a WhirlyBug. The best part? Just about anyone can play Whirlyball! Is your team up for the challenge?

The Pacific Northwest Ballet is a ballet company of the highest caliber, presenting over 100 performances annually at the stunning McCaw Hall. Currently, the company is under the artistic direction of Peter Boal. Shows range from contemporary interpretations to timeless classics like the holiday favorite, 'The Nutcracker.' Gather your team for a night of culture and dance, and prepare to be mesmerized by the level of perfection you’ll witness on stage!

Does your team have the skills to escape this room? There’s only one way to find out. Find the clues, solve the puzzles, and escape the room before time runs out! Puzzle Break was created by legendary escape room innovators. Choose from Escape the Lost Temple, Escape from Seattle, Puppeteer’s Workshop, Eventide Departure Red, and Eventide Departure Blue for your next team adventure!

Get rid of your daily stress at Rage Industry’s rage room. Here, you’ll be divided into groups of two or three. Groups will be taking turns and each crew will get 10-15 minutes inside a room filled with smashable objects to break, smash, and destroy. Use an arsenal of weapons including baseball bats, hammers, crow bars and golf clubs. The best part? You don’t have to worry about cleaning up at the end!

Sleepless in Seattle Bar Crawl is a top-rated scavenger hunt covering 0.50 miles and featuring 4 stops. Explore the best bars and watering holes in Seattle with your team, sampling local craft beers, a variety of wines, and exotic cocktails. Stops include The Crocodile, the famous Screwdriver Bar, and Shorty’s.

HandsOn Puget Sound, a program of HandsOn Bay Area, specializes in creating custom volunteer programs, connecting your company’s employees directly with schools, parks, and nonprofits in need of assistance. With several locations around Puget Sound, your team will engage directly with communities. These shared HandsOn experiences are not only a fantastic way to strengthen team bonds but also to give back to local communities.

Seattle Paint Party is a women owned Mobile Art Party that provides a creative place for every type of team. Whether you're planning a cozy gathering or a big bash, Seattle Paint Party has got you covered. Skilled instructors will provide everything your crew needs to create amazing art pieces, all while having a blast in a festive environment. Art workshop choices include Paint and Sips, Tie Dye, Crafting, and Graffiti Parties.

Hike the Rattlesnake Ledge Trail through the forest and enjoy breathtaking views of the Cedar River watershed, Mount Si, Mount Washington, Rattlesnake Lake, and Chester Morse Lake. This 4-mile trail boasts an elevation gain of 1,160 feet, reaching its highest point at 2,078 feet. After your hike, unwind and socialize at great spots like the North Bend Bar & Grill in North Bend or Stan's Barbecue in Issaquah.

Whether you have a team of baseball aficionados or you’re simply searching for a thrilling team-bonding activity, look no further! Catch a Seattle Mariners home game and witness baseball at its highest standards! The Mariners compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West Division. You definitely can’t miss the opportunity to see magic live!

Take your team on a memorable sailing journey and have a picnic at Blake Island State Park or share a delicious meal on the water at a local port. Sail by Seattle’s Waterfront with a chance to see Mount Rainier and sail back to Shilshole. Depending on your team’s goals, you can use this event as a team building exercise or leisure sail. Seattle Sailing Club will plan your corporate event according to your needs and goals.

The Museum of Pop Culture - MoPOP - is situated next to the Space Needle and houses some of the world’s most legendary pop culture artifacts. Engage in activities with your team, such as testing your DJ skills in Sound Lab. Get close to award-winning exhibitions featuring luminaries in the fields of music, literature, television, and film. The museum’s mission is to make creative expression a life-changing force by offering experiences that connect communities.

Stop by Kerry Park for one of the best views of Seattle! See Elliott Bay and Central City with a backdrop of Mount Rainier. At sunset, tourists and locals often line the wall to get the perfect picture during golden hour. You can also take a stroll at night and watch brightly lit ferries gliding across the water and the Space Needle shining from its 500-foot pedestal. This is one for the books!

Chihuly Garden and Glass, located in the Seattle Center next to the Space Needle, showcases the studio glass of Dale Chihuly. Featuring three primary components - the Garden, the Glasshouse, and the Interior Exhibits - it provides a look at Chihuly’s inspiration and influences, bringing together elements of his work. Your team will have the chance to closely examine his drawings, signature glass series, large architectural installations, and personal collections.

The Museum of Flight is Seattle’s best—and most unique—venue for your next team event. Choose from flexible indoor/outdoor space and book a dinner party or celebration at the Museum of Flight. If you’d rather visit the museum instead, book a group tour. The museum offers exciting and interactive tours, from flight simulators to hands-on experiences investigating science, aerospace and engineering topics, or Spacequest VR, where you’ll take a VR trip to the moon!

Board the shuttle for a guided tour of Seattle. Hear stories about the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, the history of 'Underground' Seattle, and how it became the top port in the Pacific Northwest. Visit Snoqualmie to see the massive waterfall, one of the largest and most impressive in the Pacific Northwest, and definitely a trip highlight. Stop by the famous Fremont Troll, explore the Ballard Locks, and end your day at Kerry Park for the best views of Seattle!

Featuring the charm of Bavaria, Leavenworth is the most popular tourist destination in Washington after Seattle. Before getting to your destination, enjoy classic Northwest scenery, take pictures with Bigfoot, and stretch your legs on a woodsy trail. Discover Leavenworth’s shops, wine rooms, galleries, and choose a lunch spot. Our advice: try German sausages, spätzle, Munich beer and other Bavarian favorites! Heading back, you’ll stop by Deception Falls for a full Northwestern day to remember.

The Washington Park Arboretum is an oasis located on the shores of Lake Washington. Managed by the University of Washington Botanic Gardens and the City of Seattle, the Arboretum features 230 acres filled with plants, some found nowhere else in the Northwest. Take a stroll with your crew and discover the Graham Visitors Center and the Arboretum Foundation. Be sure to stop by the Japanese Garden, accessible for a small fee.

Time for a hands-on experience at Seattle Glassblowing Studio! Make your own glass pieces after learning the right techniques and take them home after the cooling period. In this group session dedicated to creating your own art pieces, you'll learn everything about glassblowing, casting, and pressing! Your team will absolutely love bonding during this glassblowing workshop!

You can’t miss the Space Needle if you’re in Seattle. Lean into stunning views through floor-to-forever glass on the unique Skyriser glass benches. The Loupe is the world’s first and only revolving glass floor, so take amazing photos and make the most of it! Want more adventures? Transport your team into a multiverse by stepping into the brand-new SpacePortal hologram experience.

Eat Seattle Tours offers multiple chef-guided food tours through Seattle. Book a private, personalized tour with your own chef at Pike Place Market - a guided journey through the Pacific Northwest food scene. Learn about the best restaurants in town, where chefs shop, and locals grab their coffee. Alternatively, choose the Street Food Tour of South Lake Union, the Coffee Crawl Market Tour, or the Happy Hour Tour.

Head to Hot Stove Society, located in Hôtel Ändra Seattle, and book a team-building cooking class! More than just a class, you’ll be sharing the pleasure of preparing and enjoying a meal together. Choose from a wide variety of menus perfect for group preparation in the kitchen. A chef instructor leads participants through the food preparation, sharing tips and techniques, making it easy for all skill levels to contribute to the finished meal!

Embark on a Seattle Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and solve 19 puzzles and challenges as you discover the city’s landmarks and hidden gems. Start at the Seattle Center, glide above the city on the Seattle Monorail, then dive into the historic Pike Place Market to taste local flavors and see the famous fish toss. Stroll down the Seattle Waterfront and find tranquility at the Kobe Bell Meditation Garden. Ready to discover Seattle in a whole new way?

Discover Seattle with Ballard Kayak on a guided kayak tour through the most breathtaking places in town … on the water! Choose the Ballard Locks Tour and you’ll paddle through Shilshole Bay and find seals, sea lions, osprey, and great herons! Head down to Shilshole Bay Marina and unwind on the beach with your crew. Other tours include the Discovery Point Kayak Tour, Sunset on the Sound, and the Sunday Bay Lunch and Locks Tour.