If you are trying to plan a corporate Team Building Activity in Milwaukee, Madison, Wisconsin Dells, The Fox River Valley or all the way “up north” in Wisconsin, you are reading the right article!
We have compiled a diversified array of incredible Team Building and Team Bonding events and locations all around Wisconsin guaranteed to help your team bond, communicate, and most of all, have fun!
A little bit of advice before you start scrolling…
Whether you end up hiring a professional company to create a city-wide scavenger hunt - or you opt for a “do it yourself” activity and simply take your team bowling - just make sure that you pick an activity that breaks you out of your typical silos and allows everyone in your group to get to know each other.
For instance, if you go bowling, MIX IT UP. Put everyone into smaller groups that don’t typically spend time together. Put Jill from Accounting on the same team with Pete from Product Development so they’ll have an opportunity to bond with one another. Otherwise, you’ll just have the same people having the same conversations – in a different setting. Don’t get us wrong, it’s nice to have a different setting – but it’s even nicer when everyone gets to know each other a bit better. Trust us - it’ll be great for your team’s spirit and camaraderie!
We hope you get inspired by reading through our 25 Best Wisconsin Team Building Activities.
If you don’t have time to read the entire blog and you need to plan an event, or you would really just like a human being to bounce some corporate retreat ideas off of, feel free to reach out to us at info@feetfirstevents.com, or call (888) 392-1636. We can’t wait to help plan your next team event!
25 Best Team Building Activities in Wisconsin
1. Experience your own Amazing Race in a local neighborhood (Downtown Milwaukee or Madison, around Lambeau Field in Green Bay, in The Dells and a bunch of other options…!)
Don’t worry, it isn’t a foot race – and the fastest team isn’t always the winning team. Instead, your teams will strategize how to achieve the most points as you explore a neighborhood.
Teams solve puzzles, crack codes, and film each other doing a range of hilarious activities including dance moves, reenacting scenes from movies, even staging an epic ninja battle!
Beat the other teams while discovering the city in a creative and very memorable way…!
For more information…
https://feetfirstevents.com/collections/in-person/products/amazing-race
2. Share Laughs with the Game Show Extravaganza!
Let’s face it, there are a lot of pub trivia nights or trivia gameshows, and we have tried many of them. This one stands out-- as it is hosted by some highly energetic, hilarious hosts - and the experience is extremely interactive!
Rather than having individual contestants, the Game Show Extravaganza has everyone competing in Teams – which makes it a lot more interactive and FUN! The show includes several games including Jeopardy, Trivia, Family Feud and Minute to Win It!
You can also include customized content with questions about your company, products, even the participants themselves! By adding inside jokes about your group, everyone feels like they are a part of the show. You will have a blast as you compete to be the Game Show Champions!
https://feetfirstevents.com/collections/in-person/products/game-show-extravaganza
3. Take your group to a park and participate in Survivor Games!
Before you get too concerned, in our version of Survivor Games, no one gets voted off the island – and we promise you don’t have to be athletic to be successful in this event. Instead, we have taken our experience as consultants for the Survivor TV show, and we have designed a series of challenges that will give each team an opportunity to test the mental and physical strengths of its members in a highly amusing fashion!
You might be launching Rubber Chicken over 100 feet using three-person slingshots; or using Pedometers to count your steps as you form Human Bobsleds. You might compete in a “Muscle Build” Dance-Off wearing a giant onesie filled with balloons. Or you can test your vocabularies with Giant Words with Friends!
We can also include Company Trivia Bonus Points and Spirit Points – to keep the competition lively at all times! This program usually lasts about two hours, with a super-fun awards ceremony at the end of the challenges.
For more information…
https://feetfirstevents.com/collections/in-person/products/survivor-games
4. Great Charity Challenge – Donate Bicycles, Wheelchairs, School Supplies…
This an amazing opportunity to bond with your coworkers while giving back to a local charity. The event itself is extremely high-energy and interactive, with teams competing in short, fast-paced - and hilarious challenges!
In addition to winning points for each challenge, the teams also win items to create Care Packages or parts to build a variety of items that will ultimately be donated to a local charity.
You can choose from a variety of items for many different charities, including Household Items, Personal Hygiene Items and Non-Perishable Foods for Local Homeless Shelters or Military Families, Wheelchairs for Senior Centers, Bicycles or Backpacks with School Supplies for Boys & Girls Clubs.
Your group will have a great time playing the games during the event – but it will also prove to be a very moving experience for everyone involved when the items are donated to a representative from the charity at the conclusion of the program.
For more information…
5. Make your way out of an Escape Room
Dive into a thrilling and mysterious puzzle adventure in Wisconsin. Your team will work together to solve clues, unlock secrets, and escape rooms, laugh and bond. It’s an excellent way to strengthen teamwork and problem-solving skills.
More info… https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g28972-Activities-c56-t208-Wisconsin.html
6. The World Famous Duck Boats in Wisconsin Dells
Embrace the beauty of nature and team spirit at Minnehaha Falls Park. Explore scenic walking trails, have a picnic, or participate in team-building exercises in this stunning park. The majestic waterfall provides a serene backdrop for your team’s outdoor adventure.
For more information: https://www.wisconsinducktours.com/
7. Solve A Murder Mystery- at Dinner
America’s largest interactive comedy murder mystery dinner theatre show is now playing in Wisconsin! Solve a hilarious mystery while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware- The culprit is hiding in plain sight somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect before you know it!
For more information… https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/madison/
8. Get cooking
Spice up your team’s cooperation with a culinary adventure at Lake Geneva Cooking School. Custom design a class where your team will prepare delicious dishes under the guidance of professional chefs. It’s a tasty way to bond and savor the fruits of your teamwork.
For more info: https://www.lakegenevacookingschool.com/team-building-events
9. Go Bowling at Bowlero
Get your team rolling at Bowlero, where you can enjoy a fun-filled bowling outing. Compete, cheer each other on, and savor delicious food and drinks, all in a lively atmosphere.
For more information… https://www.bowlero.com/location/bowlero-wauwatosa/parties/corporate-parties
10. Get outdoors and go shoot things
Wisconsin is known as a Sportsman’s Paradise, and a guided day of clay shooting competition can be extremely fun! Professional staff will take care of everything so you can focus on the fun. Waukesha Gun Club offers equipment, ammunition and gun rental, safety instruction by a certified trained shooting professional, and can arrange for scoring and prizes for competitions.
For more information… https://www.waukeshagunclub.org/
11. Wine Tasting at a vineyard!
Wisconsin is not just about cheese curds and beer… it’s home to several award winning wineries! A wine tasting is a wonderful way for friends, coworkers or organizations to connect, laugh, and learn something new. They also make for magical customer prospecting or customer relationship building events.
For more information… https://www.duckcreekwine.com/
12. Take a Bike Tour along Lake Michigan (Door County is great for this)
With the blue waters of Green Bay to the west and Lake Michigan on the north, east, and south, Wisconsin's Door County is a 75 mile long peninsula of dramatic limestone cliff faces, white sand dune lined lakeshores and abundant pristine water views. Interspersed through the splendid natural scenery are inviting small towns and villages—each one charmingly different from the next. Well-kept dairy farms and cherry and apple orchards dot the horizon with their ever-present red barns. No matter where you are, the wealth of rural or water views and fabulous lightly traveled roads create perfect conditions for cyclists of all abilities.
For more info: https://www.carolinatailwinds.com/tour/door-county
13. PinSeekers Golf Entertainment
Make your next event unforgettable with a golf-based team building activity! These events are designed to build trust and cooperation, and challenge your team to think strategically. Our all-inclusive packages include game play, food, drinks and a dedicated staff to make sure everything runs smoothly.
For more information… https://pinseekers.golf/deforest/
14. The Legendary Wisconsin State Fair
This one def depends on timing, but if you can do The Fair it’s worth the trip! Join the excitement at the Wisconsin State Fair for a day filled with team bonding and delicious fair food (cream puffs!). Your team can enjoy rides, games, live entertainment, and explore various exhibits. It’s a lively outing that combines fun and camaraderie. And if you can’t do “The Fair” itself, State Fair Park is a terrific venue any time of year.
Website: https://wistatefair.com/fair/home/
15. Take on a Challenge Course
Head out (or in!) to conquer a ropes course. In this kind of energizing experience, team members will overcome a series of obstacles and puzzles designed to challenge their problem-solving skills and promote self-reflection.
For more info… https://recwell.wisc.edu/alps/high-ropes-course-workshops/
16. Get Bouncy at SkyZone Trampoline Park
When you think of the whole office spending a day at a Trampoline Park to do some team-building, it’s all too easy to roll your eyes and dismiss the idea as something out of zany TV sitcom, but you’d be oh so mistaken. There are serious benefits to group play that can create profound changes in your team dynamics, the kinds of changes that can help a struggling team find it’s stride, raise morale, and even create positive effects on mental health.
For more information… https://www.skyzone.com/milwaukee/group-events/
17. The Milwaukee County Zoo
When you want an event to make an impression, you can’t beat one of the top 5 Zoos in the world. With tons of diverse exhibits and a beautiful setting, the Zoo is the perfect backdrop for parties, socials, corporate gatherings, holiday events and fundraisers.
For more information… https://milwaukeezoo.org/experience/host-your-event/
18. Get on track (literally) at Road America in Elkhart Lake
If your group likes race cars, an event at Road America is mind-blowing fun. Easily accessible from Milwaukee, Madison, the Fox Valley and “up nort”, Road America is the of the world’s premier road-style racetracks. You can get up close and personal with amazing cars, take a few leisurely laps or even let your people do a full-on driving school.
For more information: https://www.roadamerica.com/
19. Paintball, Airsoft, Capture the Flag!
For those who seek the thrill of playing outdoor action sports, some time at Stalker Games near Wisconsin Dells offers a heck of a great time. Private Parties can customize an exhilarating day of getting after it!
For more information… https://www.stalkerpaintball.com/
20. Satisfy the need for speed with some Go-Karting
Bring your team racing for their team building activities! The experience is a unique program that is not found anywhere else. With excitement both on and off the kart track, participants work together to score maximum points for their team and claim the top step on the podium. And without thinking about it, they’ll also gain some valuable team building benefits while having fun.
For more information… https://www.k1speed.com/milwaukee-location.html
21. See the big game
Take the team out to the ball game for an unforgettable team building activity in Wisconsin. Whether it’s the Packers at Lambeau Field, the Bucks in the Deer District, The Milwaukee Brewers or the Jump Around at a Badger game, Wisconsin sports is awesome! Some good food, drinks and a great game are just the ingredients you need for a fun team building activity.
For more info… https://www.travelwisconsin.com/things-to-do/entertainment-attractions/sports
22. Throw a Casino Party
Large and small businesses alike often choose to reward employees with a fun and engaging office party or corporate event. Not only do these events show appreciation to employees for their hard work, but they can also motivate workers to continue in their diligent effort. Additionally, management teams find that a well-planned event can promote team spirit and camaraderie among employees. Many businesses find that an office casino party is just the thing to give employees a much needed break and to provide ongoing motivation.
For more info… https://classiccasinoparty.com/
23. Brewery Tours!
Right up there with cheese curds, beer is about the most Wisconsin thing there is… and a brewery tour can be a really fun team building activity. No matter if you’re in Milwaukee, Madison area, or in Central or Northeast Wisconsin, you’re close to a great experience…
For more info… https://www.travelwisconsin.com/things-to-do/food-drink/breweries
24. Mixology Classes at State Line Distillery
Shake up your team’s collaboration with a cocktail mixology class at State Line Distillery. Learn the art of crafting delicious drinks under the guidance of expert mixologists. Your team will bond over creating and enjoying custom cocktails.
For more information: https://www.statelinedistillery.com/shop
25. Axe Throwing (all the rage these days)
For your next group party in Wisconsin, host an axe-throwing party at FlannelJax’s. Your team members will build friendships and make memories as they learn how to hurl an axe at a target while enjoying great food and fun drinks.
For more information… https://www.flanneljaxs.com/madison-wi/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwxeyxBhC7ARIsAC7dS3-nJYMaz5MvWPXPJO_w-PAykUte8VNYsnAEdoIpgEhswj59elyyCiQaAtFkEALw_wcB
