14 Fun Team Building Ideas in Charlotte
- Date: December 17, 2024
- Topic: Meetings
- Contributors: Written by Peerspace StaffEdited by Alexis Shiraki
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In need of unique team-building ideas in Charlotte? At Peerspace, we understand. Charlotte is one of North Carolina’s biggest cultural centers, making it a creative hub for tourists and businesses alike. This is a fun destination for team-building activities of all kinds for teams based in the city or visiting from nearby. From indoor escape rooms to outdoor adventures, you’ll find plenty of options here to get your team working together in a new way.
But where to start? With our list of fun team-building ideas in Charlotte, of course! To make the most of your outing, rent a Peerspace venue to host one or more of these activities. Peerspace is the largest online marketplace for hourly venue rentals, with hundreds of amazing venues in and around Charlotte, NC alone. But don’t let the number of venues throw you off. Our platform is easy to use, with keywords and filters that make narrowing down the options to your perfect venue easy. You’ll find venues for all occasions available to rent from local hosts who will ensure your team feels at home.
But for now, let’s get on to our list!
1. Host a tea party complete with team-building exercises
If you want your team-building ideas in Charlotte to be both relaxed yet rewarding, then we have a great suggestion for you. First, plan on incorporating the Mad Tea Party exercise with your team members, explained here by Better Teams. Then, use Peerspace to book an off-site venue in Charlotte that’s comfortable, welcoming, and stylish.
One cheeky option we love is this upscale elegant tea bar and lounge in University. Since it’s an operational tea bar, you and your colleagues can practice your Mad Tea Party exercises while enjoying actual cups of tea! Team-building exercises and tasty refreshments all in one venue.
2. Brave the ropes course at Xtreeme Challenge
Many ropes courses are outdoors, but the climbing challenges at Xtreeme Challenge take place beneath the shade of oak and hickory trees for a more relaxed experience. They offer two high ropes courses that converge at a zipline track above a safety net. You can also use the 10 inter-connected low ropes course with floating islands, suspended logs, and other obstacles to overcome together.
The experienced facilitators will guide your team through collaborative exercises while allowing you all to reflect on your team’s dynamics along the way. Xtreeme Challenge also offers you the use of its custom-built team meeting building and trained team building facilitators.
Find even more inspiration with our corporate retreat ideas guide!
3. Solve the puzzles at the Breakout escape room
Escape rooms are a convenient option for team-building ideas in Charlotte because they don’t take a lot of planning. Enter Breakout, which has several themed rooms to choose from, like Operation: Casino, Undercover Alley, and Runaway Train. Additionally, they offer specially designed team-building packages, too. Groups of up to 36 players will split up into smaller groups to take turns in the escape rooms. You and your team can also opt to play virtually since that may work better for you all.
4. Sharpen your aim at the BATL Charlotte LoSo
Nearly every major US city seems to have an axe-throwing club these days, and Charlotte is no exception. BATL Charlotte LoSo believes that “throwing a killer party should be fun, simple, and full of bullseyes.” And we believe that axe-throwing is a fun way for your team to blow off some steam while competing. In fact, you can book one or more axe-throwing lanes (or the entire venue) for groups from six up to 100 people. Beer and food can be purchased on-site, and you’ll also get a personalized training session to start you off.
5. Learn to make noodles with the Story of Ramen
Though based in San Francisco, Story of Ramen features virtual ramen cooking classes to delight and inform your Charlotte team. Cooking lessons are a great way to build team spirit, and the Story of Ramen’s hands-on class is a fun two-hour option. You’ll learn to make noodles from scratch and then get to enjoy your bowl of ramen. Additionally, they offer gyoza-making classes and sake-tasting classes, for extra Japanese-inspired fun.
You can arrange for them to deliver the necessary foodstuffs to you at your office or Peerspace location. If you book a Peerspace venue with a kitchen, you can enjoy a space that’s huge in style and well-equipped, so perfect for team building gatherings! For instance, you can rent this south Charlotte modern rustic ranch house in McAlpine and enjoy cooking together in its spacious kitchen and have your choice of dining indoors or out. With space for 28 guests, it should be large enough for all your team to gather and enjoy nommin on some ramen!
6. Paint and sip (and sing!) at the City Art Room
There’s a reason why City Art Room was voted Charlotte’s best team-building venue. It’s versatile and fun! Host a private party at City Art Room and choose from more than 20 art-based activities, such as pottery painting, wood and canvas painting, and karaoke.
They also offer a unique “Puzzle Painting,” in which each person paints a different piece that fits into a larger image when you’re done. You can book one of their locations in Westend and Boardwalk or have them come to you at a retreat space or a creative work space in Charlotte rental courtesy of Peerspace.
7. Hit the racetrack at Victory Lane Karting
You’re never too old for go-karts, especially at Victory Lane. In fact, the venue boasts 100,000 square feet of space to host your corporate event or team-building outing. Victory Lane Karting includes an arcade, virtual reality options, the Pit Road Bar and Grill, and Gasoline Alley bowling, making it a well-rounded option for a team outing!
8. Go on a scavenger hunt at Carowinds theme park
Just a 15-minute drive from the city, Carowinds theme park makes for an exciting team-building idea in Charlotte. In addition to riding the rollercoasters, you can go on an Amazing Race-style scavenger hunt, play a game show, or attend a workshop by Teambonders. In fact, Carowinds has everything you need for an all-day outing, from on-site meeting spaces to catering options.
9. Take a bike or Segway ride with Charlotte NC Tours
Learn to find your way around Charlotte on a team-building tour by bike or Segway. This is an especially exciting option If you’re new to the city — or just want to see it from a different point of view. Charlotte NC Tours has various fun tour options, including “Bike & Brews” and “Taste & Cycle.” Whether you hit the streets for a food tour or a Segway Skills Challenge, you’ll enjoy your time exploring the city as a team!
10. Promote women in the workplace in a women-centric bar
Whether you operate an all-female business or want to promote gender equality in your company, it’s always a good idea to celebrate the diversity of your team. One way to do so during your team-building event is to follow this guide by Let’s Roam that shows you how to empower and encourage women in the workplace.
Take it a step further by hosting your empowering team-building exercises at this women-centric cocktail bar in Lower South End. It’s a female-owned bar and event space with space for 24 guests, incredible decor, and an ambiance that will feel welcoming to your team members as you explore an important workplace topic. Talk to the host, Morgan, about what food and drink packages they can offer your team during your booking.
11. Explore the city on the Trolley Pub bike bar
For a different kind of drinking experience, hop onto the Trolley Pub. It’s a 14-seat bike bar that will transport you through Uptown, the South End, or NoDa. Rent multiple bikes to bring up to 54 people along. You’ll stop at several pubs along the way and can bring your own beer onto the trolley. Don’t worry, you have a driver doing the road navigation. Therefore, you and your team can just sit back, sip, and take in the city in a new way.
Is anyone on your team or in your personal life expecting? Then you need to see these adorable baby shower venue ideas in Charlotte next!
12. Go for a paddle at Anne Springs Close Greenway
Enjoy the best of Charlotte’s scenic outdoor options with a kayak outing on Lake Haigler, hosted by Anne Springs Close Greenway. You and your team can rent kayaks and go on a self-guided outdoor adventure. You must reserve kayaks in advance online. If you register to become a park member, you get 50% off the price of your kayak rental.
ASC Greenway is one of Charlotte’s most beloved parks and also offers you hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and camping, in case your group wants to make a full day of it.
13. Enjoy an afternoon of making and eating gourmet chocolates
Indulge your team in an afternoon of crafting from scratch chocolates at this modern chocolate lab in Plaza Midwood. This Peerspace rental venue is a fully operation chocolatier, dishing out chocolatey confections to the delighted masses. And now, they offer you and your team to join them and play Willy Wonka for the day!
Along with renting this space for a your private team building event, the host offers a two-hour truffles and bubbles chocolate truffle-making class that includes gluten and dairy-free options as well as whole food roll-ins, like berries and almonds! This is definitely a gourmet experience you and your team members will never forget.
14. Gather for a classic meeting surrounded by the aroma of coffee
If you’re looking for more of a classic conference room to host your team-building ideas in Charlotte, then check out this glass conference room at Platform Coffee + Kitchen in Seversville. It’s a private meeting room perched above the popular coffee shop, allowing you and your team a distraction-free setting (well, if you don’t count the aroma of fresh coffee, that is!), but with a twist. The host is happy to provide you and your team with all the caffeinated goodness you and your crew can swallow during your booking time.
Team-building ideas in Charlotte: conclusion
Charlotte is full of great team-building ideas both within the city and nearby. Choose one of these options for a standalone activity. In fact, you can mix and match several of them to design your own weekend retreat or all-day outing.
Rent a Peerspace venue to serve as your home base or retreat center for your activities for the most flexibility. Remember, you can contact your venue’s host for help adding catering options, A/V rentals, and more onto your booking!
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