Looking to do some team building in Seattle?
Here are some exciting and unexpected group activities in Seattle that will go a long way towards team bonding. Whether it’s for your work team, your family members, or a group of friends, these Seattle activities offer a chance to improve your communication and teamwork while making lasting memories. There’s something on this list for everyone, so forward it to your group and see what sparks the most excitement!
These are the coolest team building activities in Seattle:
1. A scavenger hunt on a boat
Scavenger hunts are a great group activity, and everyone in Seattle enjoys a good boat ride. So why not combine the two? You and your group can reserve one or more boats for a scavenger hunt on Lake Union. To book yours, visit The Electric Boat Company.
2. A Seattle glassblowing class
One of our favorite types of team building activities is the kind that lets you make something to bring home. You and your group can visit a local glassblowing studio and create your very own handmade piece of glass art. To learn more, check out Seattle Glassblowing Studio.
3. A cooking class
If your group shares any culinary interest at all, then you’re sure to have a blast at a Seattle cooking class. The Pantry, Hot Stove Society, and Pike to Plate are three of our favorite options for taking a group cooking class in Seattle.
4. Pickleball
If you know your team likes to get active (and maybe a little competitive) you can reserve a pickleball court for an afternoon. Pickleball was invented right here in Seattle—on Bainbridge Island to be specific—and it’s easy for beginners to pick up. There are public pickleball courts all over Seattle, and many community centers let you drop in and play for free.
5. A Seattle escape room
An escape room is possibly the best way to engage in some teamwork! Seattle has plenty of escape rooms to choose from, but our top choice is Puzzle Break in Belltown. You can choose from several different immersive escape room themes, and the individual price goes down as you add more people to your group. They even have a virtual escape room option if in-person doesn’t work for your team.
6. WhirlyBall
WhirlyBall Seattle in Edmonds describes itself as “a team sport and an ultimate group activity.” It’s basically like playing a combination of lacrosse and basketball while driving what is essentially a bumper car. You can divide your group up into two teams for a competitive round and then enjoy some great food on-site afterwards.
7. A “Neon Brush” sip and paint session
Neon Brush presents one of the best activities for team building in Seattle— fluorescent paint, great music, and some refreshing drinks, what more could you want? Unleash your inner artist and let your creativity flow while creating your next masterpiece and bonding with your group in an artsy setting.
8. Trivia night
Another great team building activity in Seattle that you can do is trivia night! Many Seattle bars host a free weekly trivia night. Here are our top picks:
- Queen Anne Beerhall is a massive space with big tables so you’re sure to find room for a large group.
- Here-After at the Crocodile in Belltown has a very work-appropriate The Office theme for their trivia nights!
- Flatstick Pub in Pioneer Square has mini golf and other games in addition to trivia night.
- The Unicorn in Capitol Hill also has fun carnival-themed decor and arcade games.
- The Runaway in Capitol Hill has free trivia every Tuesday night.
9. A blacksmithing class
Challenge your team to get hands-on and try something new at a Seattle blacksmithing class. At the end of the class everyone will be proud to take home their hand-forged knife or other creation. You can book your team building class at Seattle’s Lawless Forge.
10. An arts and crafts class
If working up a sweat in front of a forge doesn’t appeal to your team, perhaps they’d appreciate a more low-key crafting experience. You can sign your group up for a wide range of arts and crafts classes at The Works Seattle in Pioneer Square. You can learn to make anything from moss wall art to pickled vegetables in a relaxing environment.
11. A Pike Place Market food tour
If you have a bunch of foodies on your team, you should book a food tour at Pike Place Market for a team building activity that everyone will rave about afterwards. This is great for both Seattle locals and first-timers alike, since there are too many high-quality food vendors and restaurants at the market to try on your own. Eat Seattle offers flexible private food tours at Pike Place Market led by a chef. Your team will get to learn about the history of the market while enjoying delicious food!