Let’s be honest, the same old tired New York team-building activities – looking at you trust falls and trivia nights – just don’t cut it anymore. Especially here in New York City where we have way more interesting (and unconventional) team-building activities that can bring your crew closer together while having an unforgettable time.
So, whether it’s bonding over bagels, surviving squid games, or connecting over coffee, these unique New York team-building activities will have your team actually excited to attend, while also sparking camaraderie and plenty of laughs (even after a vigorous hotdog debate… trust us, we’ve seen it) at the same time.
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1. A Man and His Sandwich Tours 🥪🚶
Of course we started with sandwich tours – they’re perfect for team building!
For teams who love great food and storytelling, A Man and His Sandwich Tours offers hilarious and deliciously fun walking tours through NYC’s best sandwich spots. Your chosen ‘Sandwich Squad’ member on the day will take your team on a deep dive into the history and culture of the city’s best sandwiches, blending humor, history, and of course, a devilishly fun debate about whether or not a hotdog (or a burger, or burrito) is a sandwich. It’s a fantastic way to bond over food while learning something new in the East Village, Williamsburg, and even in and around Times Square.
2. Dr. Honeybrew Coffee Fortune Reading ☕🔮
Skip the standard coffee break and opt for something far more mystical with a coffee fortune reading from Dr. Honeybrew. This wildly unique team-building experience combines coffee tasting with fortune-telling, where the Dr reads the coffee grinds in your cup to reveal insights about your future. Step inside his Turkish oasis to enjoy a raucously fun experience intertwined with inspiration, enlightenment and intrigue. This session will leave your team more than entertained. As the Dr always says, “the grinds don’t lie” and neither do we when recommending this unique team building activity!
3. Lawn Club 🌿🏆
Beer Pong, corn hole and beersbee just got a facelift at Lawn Club – an indoor social club where your team can compete in classic lawn games on the mean street of NYC! With a cozy and stylish setting, Lawn Club provides a relaxed yet competitive environment where teams can strategize, celebrate wins, and enjoy food and drinks together. It’s a great mix of fun, teamwork, and friendly rivalry.
4. The Soul of Harlem Walking Tour 🎷
For a thought-provoking and eye-opening experience take your team on The Soul of Harlem Walking Tour. Led by Larry, a New York local who has lived in all 5 boroughs, this tour dives into the history associated with Harlem – its rise, fall, and future, and how Harlem has shaped world history. It’s an engaging and inspiring way for teams to connect while experiencing one of NYC’s most iconic neighborhoods.
5. Happy Medium 🎨✨
Unleash your team’s creativity with Happy Medium, a one-of-a-kind painting and interactive art experience designed to bring out everyone’s inner artist. Hidden away in the increasingly cool Two Bridges neighborhood, this art cafe cum studio offers guided painting sessions and splatter art experiences, just to name a few unique experiences. This hands-on activity helps teams collaborate, destress, and express themselves in a colorful way. Plus, everyone gets to take home their masterpiece as a keepsake!
6. The Great Guac Off 🥑🎉
Nothing says teamwork like a competitive guacamole-making showdown! The Great Guac Off pits teams against each other in a hilarious guac-making competition, complete with games, trivia, and, of course, plenty of chips. It’s a high-energy, interactive experience that brings teams together AND creates all the deliciuos guac that you can eat along the way!
7. Boozy Ice Cream Making 🍦🍹
Team drinks are one thing. Ice cream is another. Combine them though and you have a unique team-building activity that you won’t forget (unless you eat too much of it). Join a Boozy Ice Cream Making experience in Brooklyn with this one-of-a-kind cooking class. During this experience your team will craft unique, liquor-infused ice cream flavors while enjoying cocktails at the same time. Get the conversation flowing in your team with this fun and tasty team-building activity.
8. NYC Squid Game Experience 🔴🟢
Let’s be clear up front, no one will actually die in this experience. Unless of course it is actually possible to die from laughing. The NYC Squid Game Experience brings the hit show’s crazy challenges to life inside a Manhattan ‘stadium’. Teams compete in both strategy and physical games to pass every level and become victors by working together! So if your team thrives on a bit of competition, this unique experience might be the one for you.
9. NYC Bagel Tours 🥯🍽
New York is famous for its bagels, and NYC Bagel Tours offers a tasty and educational way to experience them. Led by the founder of Bagelfest, Sam Silverman (so you know he’s a big deal), your team will explore NYC’s best bagels while learning about the history and secrets behind what makes this dish so legendary. And if walking is not your thing, then they also offer a bagel making class too! This team-building activity is ideal for any team who wants to elevate their bragging game so that you can once and for all prove that you can only get a real bagel in NYC.
So why settle for another generic team outing when you can step out of the office and join an unforgettably unique NYC team-building activity.
