With its convenient geographic location, abundant hotels and modern amenities, Oklahoma City is a great place for conferences, corporate gatherings and meetings, especially with team-building activities to enhance the experience. By adding some fun to the agenda, team members can bond over everything from outdoor adventures to hands-on classes. Check out our guide below to the best team-building activities in OKC.
Go-Karting & High-Energy Group Fun
Fast-paced group activities are perfect for corporate outings or conferences looking to make memorable experiences. At The Half, team members can hit the tracks at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games or team up on the pickleball courts at Chicken N Pickle. Both are massive complexes with plenty of room for large groups.
If you’d rather pedal, the Bricktown Bike Bar lets teammates ride to three different bars downtown, all while learning city history, sampling local craft beer and getting in a group workout.
The whole crew can also fly through the air to make lasting memories at iFLY Indoor Skydiving. The indoor facility provides flight lessons and skydiving suits for its wind-swept simulators, and private rentals are also available.
Hands-On Classes & Creative Workshops
Teams can bond over fresh experiences in OKC’s hands-on workshops, where painting classes, pasta-making sessions and other creative activities turn learning into a group adventure.
Known for its myriad of galleries and studio spaces, the Paseo Arts District is the perfect destination for burgeoning artists, including team members in town for a conference. Several studios offer hands-on classes and workshops, such as ceramics lessons at Paseo Pottery and stained-glass classes at Prairie Arts Collective.
Rick and Tracey Bewley also invite visitors to attend fused glass workshops at Art Fusion Studio, with the added bonus of taking home your finished product as a memorable souvenir.
For a relaxed BYOB experience, book a team painting class at Paint and Sip or Paint N Cheers. Plant lovers can get creative at Plant People, where hands-on terrarium-building workshops provide a unique opportunity to collaborate while creating miniature plant displays. Or for artwork you can eat, Cosabella Kitchen is a private event space offering flavorful cooking classes focused on pasta, pizza and the art of charcuterie.
Outdoor Adventures for the Crew
Golf courses, whitewater rapids and other outdoor attractions help groups build stronger connections and camaraderie, all with plenty of time in the sun.
Tee off at any of OKC’s top golf courses, including creek-lined Earlywine Golf Course and scenic Lake Hefner Golf Club. Topgolf offers a modern driving range experience, complete with a full bar and restaurant, while mini golf features fun putting challenges at Brickopolis.
At RIVERSPORT OKC, team members can get their adrenaline pumping at one of the best group activities in the city. The state-of-the-art facility, located right on the Oklahoma River, features whitewater rafting, tubing and the SkyTrail.
For more water-based ideas, groups can rent kayaks at Lake Overholser, go on a history-filled sailing with Bricktown Water Taxi or embark on a sunset river cruise.
On land, hit the trails on a team-building hike at Martin Park Nature Center or play volleyball at Boombox Beach Club, complete with beachy sand, a full bar and indoor courts for all-weather play.
Axe Throwing & Friendly Competition
A little friendly competition is a surefire way for colleagues to bond in a relaxed setting. At once fun, challenging and stress-relieving, Bad Axe Throwing lets team members put their best foot (and hand) forward at one of OKC’s most entertaining outings, as axe-throwing coaches help players learn the ropes in dedicated lanes that are perfect for groups.
Dust Bowl Lanes & Lounge is an atmospheric bowling alley with ’70s-style decor and drinks, and team members can keep the leisure sports going with a round of darts at spots like The Flea and Good Times.
You’ll find darts and more at Bullseye, a swanky new sports bar at OKANA Resort & Indoor Waterpark, with dart boards, axe-throwing, digital mini golf and a full menu of crowd-pleasing comfort food. Another great option is Curveball Kitchen, which features indoor baseball simulators and baseball-inspired bites like gourmet hot dogs.
Unique Group Experiences
High Plains Climbing lets team members ascend to new heights on climbing walls inside grain silos, while Threshold Climbing Gym offers additional shared experiences like yoga.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite, eat your way around OKC with Oklahoma Food Tours. Combining walking with the free OKC Streetcar, various themed tours provide an authentic taste of the city, allowing groups to sample local specialties and locally loved restaurants.
Up for a challenge? Team up to complete the Oklahoma City Scavenger Hunt: Wild Western Art. The downtown adventure is a great way for teammates to learn about the city through a series of fun challenges and riddles, while stopping at iconic destinations like the Civic Center Music Hall and The Skirvin Hotel.
Escape Rooms for Problem-Solving Teams
By challenging groups to solve clues and puzzles together, escape rooms are as fun as they are productive. While racing against the clock, team members foster collaboration and communication skills that’ll come in handy back at the conference table, too.
Baker Street Escapes invites groups up to 10 to put on their detective hats and work together in some of OKC’s most immersive themed rooms. Several options cater to different skill levels, including a time travel edition for expert sleuths and a whimsical escape from granny’s house.
Two locations of Red Door Escape put teamwork to the test as participants solve riddles, unlock clues and navigate intricate settings like a mad science lab or an enchanted forest.
For an extra challenge and extra collaboration, Breakout Games adds fun twists to the 60-minute puzzles. In one room, two players start out blindfolded, while another one tasks co-workers with escaping a volcanic island.
Why Meeting Planners Choose OKC
Combined with ample group-friendly meeting spaces and a state-of-the-art convention center, these team-building activities can foster bonding and camaraderie that everyone can take back to the workplace. Start planning your next corporate outing, and be sure to add opportunities for colleagues to connect outside the office to make it a fun trip to remember!
