Leave the run-of-the-mill icebreaker games at the door and head to DuPage for a great bonding experience that brings something different to your average event. Here are our top recommendations for team-building around the county—from mini-golf to art classes, pizza-making, and more!
Get Competitive with Trivia Fun
If you want an activity where you can show off your knowledge, check out The Great Big Game Show, located at Oakbrook Center. Each of the studios holds up to 14 players, and you’ll split into two teams and face off in head-to-head challenges. The game show is made up of rounds, and each one features a different mini-game. The hosts will keep it light and fun, tailoring the experience and difficulty to match your group's vibe.
Credit: The Great Big Game Show
Outdoor Adventures for Team Bonding
Discover the great outdoors in DuPage with team-building activities that will ensure your team connects with nature and each other. The Forge: Lemont Quarries is an adventure park with zip lines, climbing walls, and archery, perfect for challenging your team and building trust. For a more relaxed experience, explore the many scenic hiking trails throughout the county, like the Illinois Prairie Path or The Morton Arboretum. Or rent kayaks and head out with your group on Silver Lake at Blackwell Forest Preserve.
Cooking and Arts and Crafts
DuPage County offers a variety of hands-on activities to spark your team's imagination and encourage collaboration. Learn to make delicious pizzas from scratch at the North American Pizza & Culinary Academy, where you can bond over your dough-spinning prowess. For smaller teams, fire up the grill at Weber Grill, where you can learn the fine art of a perfectly cooked steak or burger. You can also tap into your team's artistic side through a painting class or a pottery workshop at Jennifer Rizzo Design Company.
Bowling and Mini Golf
There are several spots where you can take your team to enjoy retro-classic team-building games. For a traditional bowling experience, lace up at Stardust Bowl of Addison, one of the largest bowling alleys in the United States with 84 lanes. For an elevated bowling experience, head to Pinstripes in Oak Brook, an alley with modern retro vibes, a craft cocktail lounge and terrace, delicious food, and, of course, bowling! For a contemporary take on mini-golf, Puttshack offers a high-tech experience with interactive and challenging courses that will push their putting skills to the limit! For the more serious golfers among us, both Game of Irons and Topgolf Naperville are team-building activities that never fail to disappoint. Practice your swing while playing interactive games, enjoy a cold craft beer and some appetizers, and challenge your team to some friendly competition.
Bring the Fun to Your Location
If you prefer to stay on-site, DuPage has plenty of options, too! Host a casino night at your office or conference room with U.S. Poker & Casino Parties, and let your team try their luck at poker, blackjack, and other games. Or, for a bit good, clean, fun (literally), create custom soaps and bath products with an interactive workshop from Soapy Roads.
No matter what your team enjoys, DuPage has the perfect team-building activities for work that make it feel a lot more like play. So why wait? Start planning your DuPage County adventure today, and get in touch with our team.