10 Fun Corporate Team Building Ideas in Oklahoma City
Looking for corporate team building in Oklahoma City that your employees will actually enjoy?
Team building doesn't have to mean awkward icebreakers or sitting around a conference table. Oklahoma City has plenty of fun, interactive activities that can help coworkers connect, communicate, and create lasting memories together. Whether you're planning a company outing, employee appreciation event, corporate retreat, or just looking for a fun way to get your team out of the office, here are 10 fun corporate team building ideas in Oklahoma City to consider. OKC has some great things to offer!
1. Take a Charcuterie Team Building Class
Of course I am biased here, but I had to make it my number 1 idea, no shame here! If you're looking for a corporate team building experience in Oklahoma City that's hands-on, creative, and delicious, a charcuterie class is a great option. I also tell people that it is a great lunch option that is also an opportunity for team building! Our charcuterie team building classes are super interactive, fun, and a great way to enjoy a fun and unique activity with your coworkers. We learn how to arrange meats, cheeses, fruits, crackers, and other delicious ingredients while enjoying time together outside of the usual work environment. You might also get to learn some cheesy jokes! Corporate groups create their own charcuterie boxes while learning tips and tricks. It's an activity that encourages creativity and conversation—and everyone gets enjoy their charcuterie box creation!
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2. Try an Oklahoma City Escape Room
I might be labeled a nerd but I love going to escape rooms! Especially when I go with my engineer husband, we hardly ever do not escape! Oklahoma City has so many fun escape rooms too! Escape rooms are a classic corporate team building activity because they require coworkers to communicate, solve problems, and work together toward a common goal. Teams have to use different strengths to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete the challenge before time runs out. It's a fun way to see how your team works together outside of the workplace.
Red Door Escape room- Chisholm Creek
3 . Take a Cooking or Baking Class
As I have been an entrepreneur for a few years now, I have gotten to know some fantastic ladies who own their own sourdough baking businesses and offer sourdough classes. I have even taken the class before and I can confidently make sourdough now! It’s been a skill I’ve wanted to learn for years! It’s surprising but food and teamwork go together surprisingly well. A group cooking or baking class gives employees the opportunity to work together while learning something new. It's also a great choice for companies looking for a team building activity that doesn't feel like a traditional corporate event. As you can tell, I like outside the box ideas!
4. Organize a Volunteer Day, and go to a fun local spot for dinner!
Sometimes the best team building activity is one that gives back to the community. Organize a volunteer day with a local Oklahoma City nonprofit. When I was a nurse at a local hospital here in OKC, our group got together and volunteered for just a few hours at the OKC food bank and it was incredible to see all the work we accomplished! Your team could help with a food drive, community cleanup, donation project, or another local cause. Working together toward something meaningful can strengthen relationships while making a positive impact on the community. You can then hit up a local dinner spot afterwards! Some local dinner spots in Oklahoma City that are my favorite is Cheevers, RED Primesteak, The Hamilton, Frida Southwest, and The Ranch. My mouth is watering now!
5. Plan a Friendly Bowling Competition
I’ll admit that I haven’t picked up a bowling ball in a hot minute, but bowling is fun! Who doesn’t love a friendly bowling competition. If your coworkers are completive, it might be a little bit more upbeat rather than relaxing! Split employees into teams, create a little competition, and give out fun prizes for categories like highest score, best team spirit, or most creative bowling style. Of course you should also make a custom trophy because why not? The best part? Bowling gives people plenty of opportunities to talk and socialize between turns and strikes or in my case gutter balls. Oops!
6. Have a Corporate Picnic or Outdoor Team Event
Oklahoma City offers plenty of opportunities to get outside when the weather cooperates. You would need to plan accordingly but there are some great spots here! Riversport adventures comes to mind. Plan a company picnic with food, games, music, and activities. Add lawn games such as cornhole, giant Jenga, or a team relay competition to make the event more interactive. A casual outdoor event can be especially helpful for companies wanting employees to relax and connect without the pressure of a formal meeting. You may even want to enjoy a charcuterie box from a local business. Wink, wink!
7. Try an Art or Pottery Workshop
Get creative together with an art, painting, or pottery workshop. I can think of a few painting and pottery studios around OKC! Creative activities can encourage employees to step outside their normal routines and interact in a completely different setting. Plus, everyone gets to leave with something they made themselves. This is a great option for smaller corporate groups looking for a more relaxed and creative experience. You never know who might be a closet artist in your group too!
8. Host a Team Trivia or Game Night
Sometimes you don't need a complicated activity to bring people together. Host a trivia night or game night for your employees. Create teams, choose categories related to your company or Oklahoma City, and offer small prizes to make things more competitive. It's inexpensive, easy to organize, and works well for groups of different sizes. There are also several restaurants that have the game, Singo, that is like musical bingo or trivia night.
9. Check out a Thunder game or other local OKC sporting event
Of course I am partial to the thunder as the Thunder are such a huge part of our OKC culture. Now as they have gotten really talented tickets are more expensive so this would be great for a smaller office or for a larger office a suite might be a better idea. OKC also has the baseball league at Bricktown which is great for a Spring or Summer activity. Both have Dippin’ Dots so that’s a win for me!
10. Explore axe throwing
Now while this seems kind of scary or high intensity, from the pictures and videos I've seen, it looks pretty laid back! There are several of these type places located in OKC. Talk about a unique activity! Sounds like a laid back atmosphere paired with some activity that most have never done before, including me! I can see this activity as something you and your coworkers talk about for a long time. Who knows, you may have a really amazing axe thrower in your group who doesn’t even know it yet!
The best team building activity ultimately will depend on your group, budget, and goals. If you want something creative and hands-on, a charcuterie class is a great choice.If your team loves solving problems, try an escape room. If you're looking for something relaxed and social, consider bowling, a picnic, or trivia night. They always say that you spend more time with your coworkers than you do your own family during the work week, so make sure you carve out sometime out of your busy work schedule to get to know your coworkers more! Whether you're planning an employee appreciation event, corporate retreat, company celebration, or simply want to give your team a fun afternoon away from the office, a charcuterie team building class is a delicious way to gather your team together! Ready to plan your next corporate team building event in Oklahoma City?
