11 Fun Team Building Ideas in Phoenix

On the lookout for fun and original team building ideas in Phoenix? We’re glad to hear it since that’s precisely what we at Peerspace present to you ahead! As Arizona’s biggest city and one of the most populous cities in the country, Phoenix has everything you’d expect from a major metropolitan area. And that includes great team building options for local businesses and visiting teams. From escape rooms to axe-throwing leagues, you’ll find everything from classic activities to offbeat adventures.

We’ve compiled a list of 11 fun team building ideas in Phoenix to help you out. But don’t stop there: rent a Peerspace venue to host a company retreat away from the office. Whether you’re celebrating a product launch or taking company headshots, you can line up several of these ideas back to back to make it an all-day — or weekend-long — team building event.

1. Create a customized team activity at a Peerspace venue

If having the option to design your own team building ideas in Phoenix appeals to you, browse Peerspace and look for a venue that’s suitable for your team. As the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, we help you discover hidden gem venues for all your professional and personal needs.

Here are some of our favorite options for your team building event:

• This multipurpose photo studio with space for 50 people, an open floor plan, an Apple TV, tables, chairs, and a projector
• This eclectic lounge and event space with space for 100 people, an outdoor patio, designer furnishings, and optional live music
• This mid-century modern desert oasis home (pictured above) with room for 20, a pool, a kitchen, and an outdoor lounge
• This Scottsdale serenity gardens space with indoor and outdoor space, koi ponds, bamboo, a rose garden, and fountains
• This rare basement speakeasy with space for 15 guests, tables and chairs, and speakers

As you can see, you’ll find event spaces for every size, budget, and style event. Plus, you’ll be renting from amazing local hosts who are happy to help. If you need a caterer or equipment rentals, you can always ask them for their recommendations.

2. Host an axe-throwing party at LumberJaxes

Tired of conventional team building outings like bowling or miniature golf? Take your team to the lanes at LumberJaxes, Phoenix’s local axe-throwing facility. Book a corporate package for up to 100 people for a three-hour activity. You can also arrange for meeting rooms with A/V equipment, as well as a caterer and full bar. Don’t want to travel to their locations in Tempe or Glendale? You can hire their mobile axe-throwing team to bring the targets to your outdoor venue.

3. Learn a new recipe at Cooking With Joni

For a hands-on workshop, book a session with Cooking With Joni, a European-trained chef who will teach your team how to make some of her favorite dishes based on French, Italian, Korean, and Thai recipes. Private lessons are available for small groups, and you can book the event at Joni’s facility in Scottsdale or host the event at your office or Peerspace venue.

4. …or cook plant-based with Cozymeal

Cozymeal connects you and your team to local chefs who offer cooking lessons in and around Phoenix. And they have a plethora of delicious vegan cooking lessons that you and your team can challenge yourselves to. For instance, you can sign up for vegan-style brunch classics with Chef Falen, vegan barbecue feast with Chef Jenn, or vegan Asian with a spicy twist with Chef Dominique. All are Phoenix-based and become your personal private chefs for the evening at a private event space, like your Peerspace with a kitchen, or virtually.

5. Solve the puzzles at the Inferno Escape Room

Escape rooms are the ideal team building idea in Phoenix. They require you to work together in small spaces on a tight time frame — just like the office! Inferno has three themed escape rooms, including an office-themed puzzle called “Burned Out” and a Hangover-style room called “Lit,” in which you have to piece together the clues after a wild night of partying. You can fit two to 10 players in each room, so book more than one for a larger group outing.

6. Visit the Makerspace at the Arizona Science Center

The Arizona Science Center has dozens of great exhibits, including a planetarium and a five-story 3D theater. But we think the best choice for a team building outing is the CREATE Makerspace, where you and your team can learn how to use 3D printers and other high-tech gear. Design LED wearables or laser-etched souvenirs that your team can take home. Rent their facilities for an all-in-one event space, or bring the fun to you with their mobile makerspace options.

7. Play laser tag at Main Event Tempe

Spend an afternoon with your team at Main Event in Tempe, an activity center that offers laser tag, bowling, arcade games, and more. It’s a great excuse to have fun together in a vibrant location, breaking off into teams, and working together to score that win. There is also food and drink service on-site so you can enjoy lunch together after playing games. Plus, your team gets its own personal host who will take care of the event planning for you, offering you more time to relax with your colleagues.

8. Go on a food tour with Taste It Tours

Get out of the office on a Taste It Tour of Phoenix or Scottsdale. Choose from a day or evening tour that stops at four or more local restaurants. In addition to sharing great food, you’ll learn about the history and culture of the region. Trolley tours are available, but expect to do some walking between stops. This activity is suitable for groups from 10 to over 100, and you can choose a pub crawl or wine & chocolate tour as well.

9. Paint your own masterpiece at the Brush Bar

Paint and sip parties are a fun option for a team building idea in Phoenix because you get to take something home with you to remember the experience! Choose from team building options like Painting Musical Chairs, where you’ll move between canvases throughout the painting process. The Brush Bar is located in Scottsdale, but the company can bring the easels to you with a Brush-to-Go painting party. Paint, canvases, and a glass of wine are included for each person.

10. Explore the virtual gaming lounge at Velocity VR

Velocity VR is a virtual gaming lounge that offers an indoor karting track, arcade games, and target practice without the danger of live ammunition. The facility uses laser technology and state-of-the-art simulations to create an immersive experience for all skill levels. Rent out the party area for your entire group and enjoy food and drink for a stylish, interactive team building idea in Phoenix!

11. Let off some steam at Breakthrough Smash Room

If you’d rather let out your frustrations on real-world objects, head to the Breakthrough Smashing Room. You’ll use golf clubs and baseball bats to break all of your most-hated office equipment, including printers, monitors, and keyboards. Suit up in your safety gear and blast your favorite music from the speakers while you and your team go wild. You can rent out a party room for a debriefing session afterwards and even request a video recording of your experience.

Team building ideas in Phoenix: conclusion

Phoenix is a desert city known for its extreme heat, so plan ahead and choose an activity that’s suitable for the season. Some outdoor activities aren’t available in the summer months. To make sure you have a comfortable, air-conditioned venue for your team, rent a location on Peerspace so you can host all of your exciting team building ideas in Phoenix in one central place. Have fun!

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