Looking for team building activities Chicago teams will remember? This page lists US-wide providers who will run sessions at your office, at a venue or online, with more local suppliers joining soon. Choose from escape rooms, murder mysteries, songwriting, craft sessions and virtual tastings, for a small team or a big group. Planning corporate team building in Chicago for an offsite or a conference? Use the filters to sort by in-person or virtual, type of activity and what it’s good for. Send your enquiry through EmEx and it goes straight to the provider. There’s no booking fee and no commission.
Want more ideas? Browse the full Something Different directory, see improv team building, or compare team building in New York. SHRM has a useful piece on why most team building falls flat and how to avoid it.
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Global Warriors
Horse guided leadership development for senior leaders and teams, with no horse experience needed.
human room
Professionally facilitated team sessions of honest conversation and guided reflection to build trust.
Inspire-works
Interactive drumming and percussion sessions, from conference energisers to team building and wellbeing.
James Poulter
Keynotes and workshops that make AI practical for teams, from the author of AI at Work.
Kidbilly Music - Team Building Through Song
Teams write and record a song with award winning songwriters, with no singing experience needed.
LeadChange Ltd
Hands-on leadership workshop working with horses on the ground, combined with non-directive coaching.
Lila Volkas
Make mocktails, superfood truffles and plant-based desserts with a nutrition consultant, in person or online.
Make Believe Works
Playful, non-competitive team workshops and offsites that build trust, connection and psychological safety.
Make Happy
We run creative workshops to help teams solve problems, build stronger connections and turn ideas into action.
Manhattan Mixology
Make signature cocktails or alcohol-free drinks together in hands-on mixology sessions.
Monarch Tea Co.
Blend your own tea, pair tea with chocolate and learn tea basics with a Tea Sommelier, in person or online.
Moving Performance
Step inside the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra or make music together to develop senior leaders.
Narrative 4
Storytelling workshops and professional development that build connection and understanding.
Nirvana Healing Arts
Sound baths, Kintsugi pottery, yoga and breathwork sessions that help your team reset and reconnect.
Packed with Purpose
Gift boxes for new hires, birthdays and milestones that support small makers, shipped to recipients.
Pro Bee Rescue
Hands-on honeybee sessions led by a certified beekeeper, at your workplace or outdoors.
Puppy Love Party
Give your team a wellness break with rescue puppies at office events, conferences and appreciation days.
RC Racing Event
Race remote control cars head to head with colleagues on a custom mobile track
Salsa with Hunter
Salsa lessons for adults and teams, led by a coach with almost 17 years of teaching.
SongDivision
Teams write original songs on company values and strategy with professional musicians, in person or virtual.
Sound Nourishment
Make music together as a group to listen better, create, connect and unwind.