Here’s the gist: For a dining experience, book a Dinner Tasting Tour through downtown Denver. Active groups will love Chicken N Pickle, while Escapology encourages teamwork. Our top pick for large corporate events is the Big Bite Tour, which visits top food halls. Need more unique team outing ideas for Denver companies? We’ve got you covered.
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Food & Drink Team Outing Ideas
Sample Local Dishes and Drinks on a Downtown Dinner Tasting Tour
Downtown Denver │ Get a Tour Quote │ Price: $$$ │ Engaging & Social
A group on a walking Dinner Tasting Tour in LoDo
Trade the banquet hall for a culinary adventure through downtown Denver. Our Dinner Tasting Tours are designed for groups looking to connect over great food, flowing drinks, and a behind-the-scenes look at the city’s dining scene.
Guests enjoy seven curated tastings and three craft beverages from three award-winning restaurants, with plenty of time to mix, mingle, and explore. It’s a casual, unforced setting where conversation flows as easily as the cocktails.
Your tour is led by a local foodie guide who can tailor the experience to your group—whether you want historical context, deep culinary insights, or just a quick intro to each stop. You set the tone during one of the city’s top dinner events.
- Available Sunday–Thursday
- Start times from 3:00 to 7:00 PM
- For groups of 8–50 guests
- $135 per person
Looking to impress your team or clients? This is the move.
Delight in Dishes Created in a Cooking Class
43 W 9th Ave, Denver │ Cook Street Website │ Price: $$$ │ Interactive Tasting
A small group in the kitchen (photo: Cook Street School of Culinary Arts Facebook)
In our opinion, the most fun team events revolve around food. Cook Street School of Culinary Arts hosts one of the most rewarding Denver team building activities. Not only is the dining experience delicious, but the classes are highly interactive.
Book a private event for up to 35 people and learn how to cook seasonal French, Italian, or New American dishes. Afterward, enjoy the delicious three-course meal that you and your team helped to create.
Alternatively, your group can attend one of its open classes. These cover an even wider range of cuisines, as well as baking and drink pairing lessons.
Sip and Savor on a Denver Cocktails Tour
Downtown Denver │ Get a Tour Quote │ Price: $$ │ Intimate & Spirited
Co-workers toasting drinks during a Denver Cocktails Tour
Raise your glass to an unforgettable evening in downtown Denver. Our Denver Cocktails Tour is the perfect way to explore the city’s vibrant nightlife while tasting your way through expertly crafted drinks and delicious bites.
Led by a local guide with serious cocktail know-how, this walking tour includes three boozy stops, each featuring a signature drink paired with a small plate. Along the way, you’ll learn about Denver’s spirited past—from Prohibition-era tales to the modern craft cocktail movement.
- Available daily
- Start times from 4:30 to 6:30 PM
- For groups of 6–15 guests
- $100 per person
Whether you’re a cocktail connoisseur or just here for the fun, this tour is a relaxed, social way to kick off your night out. Come thirsty. Leave tipsy (and happy).
Tour Denver’s Best Markets and Food Halls
Downtown Denver │ Get a Tour Quote │ Price: $$$ │ Lively, Flavorful Fun
Guest eat, drink, mix and mingle on this roving large-format food tour
Looking for a team outing that’s both delicious and dynamic? Our Big Bite Tour is ideal for large corporate groups eager to explore the city’s vibrant culinary scene while strengthening connections along the way.
This 2.5-hour experience takes your group through three of Denver’s most iconic food destinations:
- Milepost Zero at McGregor Square
- Denver Milk Market in the lively Dairy Block
- And a sweet finale inside historic Union Station
Along the route, guests enjoy five curated tastings (enough for a full dinner) and two cocktail pairings, all included in the price. The shared, progressive format makes it easy for guests to mingle and connect in a casual setting.
Each tour is led by a professional foodie guide—but the tone is totally up to you. Want a quick intro at each stop and plenty of time to chat? We’ve got you. Prefer a full culinary and historical deep-dive? We can do that, too.
- Available daily
- Start times between 11:30 AM and 7:00 PM
- For groups of 50–150 guests
- $125 per person (all-inclusive)
Let your team experience Denver like a local—one bite and sip at a time.
Take a Mixology Class at Deviation Distilling
1821 Blake St, Denver │ Deviation Distilling Website │ Price: $$ │ Tipsy Team Bonding
Learn to pour a cocktail like this behind-the-bar pro (photo: Deviation Distilling Facebook)
Treat your team to an outing at Deviation Distilling, downtown Denver’s only gin distillery. Its botanical-forward, innovative spirits include options like the pink Citrus Rosé gin and Spice Trade gin made with malted rye and an Asian-inspired infusion of Sichuan peppercorns, cardamom, Thai basil, and ginger.
But that’s not all — its Barista Spirits blend whiskey and coffee, and its mixed drinks take this cafe idea a step further. Deviation’s chai old fashioned is truly one of my favorite cocktails in the city.
Experience the creativity for yourself with a visit to its Dairy Block lounge. Groups are sure to love its monthly cocktail class series, featuring seasonal gin, whiskey, and bourbon-based beverages. For a customized menu, you can book a private cocktails experience. Cheers!
Enjoy a Tasting at Blanchard Family Wines
1855 Blake St, Denver │ Blanchard Family Wines Website │ Price: $ │ Curated & Casual
Savor a selection of wines and small bites (photo: Blanchard Family Wines Facebook)
From the name and logo of the company to its daily operations, family is at the heart of Blanchard Family Wines. James Blanchard, formally in the Air Force, was stationed in California’s Central Coast wine region and would tour vineyards to learn about winemaking. Meanwhile, his brother, Mark, was a manager and wine buyer for a specialty liquor store, which then led him to work at wineries throughout Napa and Sonoma County.
Their shared backgrounds and interests eventually led them to start their own operation in Denver’s swanky Dairy Block micro-district. Blanchard Family Wines blends California and Colorado-grown grapes to produce a variety of prized vinos, which are thoughtfully paired with local products. These include m2 Confections handmade chocolates, Kettle Head gourmet popcorns, and Bella French macarons.
Stop in anytime to enjoy paired tastings with a small group. Alternatively, you can book a private event, allowing you to customize your experience.
Pedal Your Private Pub Across Town
2265 Lawrence St, Denver │ Pedal Hopper Website │ Price: $ │ Silly & Joyful
A couple of mobile pubs cruising past Coors Field (photo: Pedal Hopper Facebook)
If you’re local, you’ve likely seen (and heard) these mobile pubs cruising through the RiNo and LoDo neighborhoods. Singing and cheering through the streets, it’s undeniable that these groups are having an incredible time.
Pedal Hopper’s private bike bars allow you to pick your stops and music, and accommodate 6-16 guests. However, several vehicles can be reserved for corporate teams as large as 80 people. Book a tour to win at team building in Denver — and deservingly, boss of the year, too!
Educational Team Outing Ideas
Create Candles with Colleagues at The Weathered Wick
3316 Tejon St, Denver │ The Weathered Wick Website │ Price: $$ │ Calm Crafting
Overview your options of scents, vessels and more (photo: The Weathered Wick Facebook)
The Weathered Wick is a locally-owned fragrance boutique and candle-making studio in LoHi. In addition to private classes, one-hour public workshops are available daily to small groups of 8 or fewer. Pricing ranges between $40 and $60 per person and varies based on the vessel selected. This rate includes guided instruction, plus one perfectly-crafted candle in guests’ choice of scent.
Not sure how to fill the three-hour gap while your group’s candles set? You know what we’d do… dine out! LoHi is home to several of our favorite lunch spots in Denver, as well as great happy hour specials.
Build Fresh Floral Arrangements at Rowdy Poppy
3463 Walnut St, Denver │ Rowdy Poppy Website │ Price: $$ │ Creative & Social
Select from a variety of blooms (photo: Rowdy Poppy Facebook)
Looking to keep things fresh? Surprise your team with a visit to Rowdy Poppy, a floral design studio that recently opened in RiNo. This local, woman-owned business grows many of its blooms right here in Denver. Yet, it always has plenty of posies and greenery in stock — even in the snowy months. Few winter team building activities offer a mental health boost like this one.
Private workshops and public events such as its weekly “flower hour” sessions allow intimate groups to create vase arrangements, flower crowns, seasonal wreaths, and more. Wine and beer selections complete the experience.
Sip and Paint at Whimsy Studios
8246 E Northfield Blvd, Denver │ Whimsy Studios Website │ Price: $$ │ Artsy & Inviting
A seated group painting at the studio (photo: Whimsy Studios Facebook)
Set within a pedestrian mall in northeast Denver, Whimsy Studios is a sip and paint studio — but unlike similar venues in the city, it offers a full bar. Order a drink and follow an instructor’s step-by-step directions to create a masterpiece alongside your co-workers.
Private parties at Whimsy Studios start at $400 and accommodate 10-50 guests. Drinks are not included in its event fee, but all painting materials are provided. Select the demonstrated art piece, pick your preferred playlist, and leave the rest of the party planning to the venue. This near-effortless team outing idea is sure to be a win with creative groups.
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Sport & Competition Team Outing Ideas
Battle It Out with Archery Dodgeball
5405 W 56th Ave, Arvada │ Archery Games Website │ Price: $$ │ Energetic & Competitive
A game of foam arrows, inflated barriers and strategy (photo: Archery Games Facebook)
If you have an active, competitive team, check out Archery Games in Arvada. In its unique archery arena, two teams battle it out with bows and pain-free, foam-tipped arrows. The objective is similar to dodgeball. Tag all of the opposing players with arrows to eliminate them from the game.
Private weekday events are available to groups of 6-80 guests. Though the field accommodates only 20 people at a time, colleagues can enjoy on-site beer and wine while waiting their turns to play. Bringing in food from third-party caterers is also permitted.
Surprise Your Team with an Axe Throwing Outing
937 E Colfax Ave, Denver │ Bad Axe Throwing Website │ Price: $$ │ Unexpected & Exciting
An enthusiastic group bearing axes and beers (photo: Bad Axe Throwing Facebook)
If you’re looking for out-of-the-box corporate event ideas, Bad Axe Throwing is a solid choice. Once a niche pastime among lumberjacks and frontiersmen, axe throwing has become mainstream because, well, it’s a ton of fun.
Before sharing its sharp objects, a coach will teach your group how to throw axes like pros. As an added bonus, its location set north of downtown now serves an extensive list of beer and wine. Bet your co-workers won’t see this one coming!
Play a Game or Join a League at a Local Bowling Alley
500 16th St Mall, Denver │ Lucky Strike Website │ Price: $$ │ Classic Entertainment
Neon lights add to the ambiance at Lucky Strike (photo: Lucky Strike Facebook)
16th Street is home to some of the city’s best restaurants and entertainment, including Lucky Strike. Luxurious digs, a dozen lanes, and a comfortable lounge redefine the standard bowling alley experience. Arcade games, pool, and ping pong add to the excitement. The venue becomes 21+ after 9 pm, and its extensive food and drink menu will keep the party going.
But all the extras aren’t necessary to have a good time. Down in the Harvey Park neighborhood lies a Crown Lanes location, complete with a dive bar that serves a surprisingly good food menu. Proper lighting and less fuss draw a more local crowd, along with more serious bowlers. Consider signing your team up for a weekly league in 2026 to really build up camaraderie.
Jump in the Fast Lane at F1 Arcade
2734 Walnut St, Denver │ F1 Arcade Website │ Price: $$$ │ Techy & Cool
The neon-lit venue features Formula 1 racing simulators (photo: F1 Arcade Facebook)
This new RiNo hub is one of the best corporate event venues, and far from the coin-op arcade you grew up with. Rather, your co-workers can mingle in a cool, techy bar featuring dozens of full-motion Formula 1 racing simulators.
Hit your sales goal this month? Make a victory lap with your teammates by playing group games, or challenge your boss head-to-head on an iconic Grand Prix track. The latter may first require a trip to the bar, which serves a solid selection of signature cocktails. Pair one with ahi tuna tostadas, Wagyu sliders, and other bites.
Take a Swing at Topgolf
10601 E Easter Ave, Centennial │ Topgolf Website │ Price: $$$ │ Sporty & Laid-Back
Tee up on the elevated bay (photo: Topgolf Facebook)
Seasoned golfers aren’t the only ones who love to visit Topgolf. With a laid-back vibe and full bar on-site, a visit here makes for one of the best corporate team building activities in Denver. Visit its newest location in McGregor Square, featuring luxurious, virtual “swing suites.” Or for a more traditional golfing experience, head to one of its suburban venues in Centennial or Thornton.
Here, your team can try their hand at a number of fun, beginner-friendly games. With the use of microchip technology, hitting golf balls into large targets gains you points. Reserve a bay online or reach out to plan a private event.
Experience the Urban City Park Golf Course
3181 E 23rd Ave, Denver │ Denver Golf Website │ Price: $$ │ Client Winning
An aerial view of the expansive course (photo: City Park Golf Course Facebook)
Looking to entertain and have a downtown office? Team building outings are abundant in Denver, but no local golf course compares to that of City Park. Situated in the heart of the city, this engaging course features a variety of challenging terrain.
As you navigate all 18 holes, you and your team will be treated to stunning views of the mountains and Denver skyline. Book a tee time or simply hit the scenic driving range, open year-round.
Serve, Sip and Socialize at Chicken N Pickle
14225 Lincoln St, Thornton │ Chicken N Pickle Website │ Price: $$$ │ Trendy & Casual
A view of the indoor courts and lounge area (photo: Chicken N Pickle Facebook)
Head to the nearby suburb of Thornton to experience this new, lively venue that combines dining, pickleball, and classic lawn games. Planning a small corporate gathering? Reserve one of its ten courts (eight are indoors and two are on the spacious patio).
If you have a larger group, multiple courts and a private event space can be booked alongside a catering package. As its name implies, Chicken N Pickle serves up wings, wood-fired rotisserie chicken, and other casual fare to match its laid-back vibe. This spot is less about competition and more about forming connections.
Enjoy Modern Dart Games and a Flavorful Menu at Flight Club
1959 16th St, Denver │ Flight Club Website │ Price: $$$ │ Hip & Unique
Throw darts and dine in a fun downtown space (photo: Flight Club Facebook)
Flight Club has redeveloped the traditional game of darts into a fun, fast-paced experience for all skill levels. Groups of up to 12 people can select from six games at each oche (a dedicated area featuring a dart board lane and seating for your party). Elevated pub grub and boozy beverages can also be ordered from these semi-private spaces.
If you want a more exclusive experience, book one of its available event rooms. These cater to as many as 90 guests, perfect for large corporate teams looking for an engaging, yet casual night out.
Pick Up a Pool Cue and Cocktails at Gerard’s Pool Hall
1305 26th St, Denver │ Gerard’s Pool Hall Website │ Price: $ │ Dive Bar Vibes
Several billiards tables accommodate groups (photo: Gerard’s Pool Hall Instagram)
With its late-night hours and laid-back atmosphere, Gerard’s Pool Hall is one of the best things to do in RiNo. Inside, you’ll find seven billiards tables covered in bright blue felt, each generously spaced apart.
Western art and emblems of Americana hang on the walls, and there’s an approachable bar serving craft cocktails, plus local and domestic beers. Play a few games with co-workers in its cool space and enjoy neighboring businesses.
If you are considering taking your team to explore the RiNo Arts District, there’s no better place to start than with our RiNo Food Tour running daily. The tour is a full lunch with city and art history.
Tee Off at Denver’s Largest Indoor Golf Facility
3503 Brighton Blvd, Denver │ The Local Drive Website │ Price: $$ │ Active & Engaging
A bar backdrops the golfing bays (photo: Local Drive Denver website)
Business casual meets backswings at The Local Drive, an upscale indoor golf and cocktail bar in RiNo. It features state-of-the-art golf simulators where guests can play world-famous courses or take a few casual swings with a drink in hand.
It’s perfect for seasoned golfers, total beginners, and everyone in between. Add in craft cocktails, local beers, and plenty of lounge space, and you’ve got a team-building event that feels more like a night out than a work function.
Adventure & Outdoor Team Outing Ideas
Check Out Denver Botanic Gardens Exhibits and Programs
1007 York St, Denver │ Denver Botanic Gardens Website │ Price: $ │ Mellow & Mindful
A scenic place for outdoor yoga (photo: Denver Botanic Gardens Facebook)
Denver Botanic Gardens’ downtown location is one of the best places to host outdoor corporate events. Groups can explore diverse plant collections from alpine species to desert cacti, native varieties, and unique flora from far-off rainforests. Exhibits also overview a range of art mediums and pieces that celebrate the natural world.
Additionally, this beloved local attraction has several special events on its 2026 calendar, like a summer concert series and Blossoms of Light. Teams can also attend classes that cover topics like gardening, cooking, and wellness.
Bump, Set, Spike at Washington Park
1073 S Downing St, Denver │ Washington Park Website │ Price: $ │ Summer Vibes
An aerial view of the park’s lakes and green space (photo: Visit Denver website)
Better known as Wash Park, this 165-acre urban oasis lies just south of downtown. It’s frequented by locals year-round, but especially in the summertime. Groups can enjoy bike and pedal boat rentals, scenic gardens, walking trails, and volleyball in the spacious center lawn.
Several leagues get together here regularly but still, there’s plenty of space to spread out. Bring a net, fold-out tables, and coolers stocked with snacks for a family-friendly, no-fuss company picnic. What better way to spend a July afternoon with your co-workers?
Enjoy Lawn Games and Food Truck Fare at Improper City
3201 Walnut St, Denver│ Improper City Website │ Price: $$ │ Easy-Going Fun
Play cornhole and more at this RiNo venue (photo: Improper City Facebook)
Cool and casual, Improper City ranks as one of the best lunch restaurants in RiNo. But its rotating selection of local food trucks isn’t the only reason to visit. This spacious indoor/outdoor venue also has an extensive bar with 36 taps, plus a range of games to make for an interactive team outing.
Enjoy playing cornhole, jumbo Connect 4, and available board games next to cozy fire pits and from comfortable Adirondack chairs. Whether your group wants to chill or get competitive, Improper City is the place to entertain.
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Complete a Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Denver
Downtown Denver│ Let’s Roam Website │ Price: $ │ Customizable & Collaborative
A group on a scavenger hunt in RiNo (photo: Let’s Roam Facebook)
Get ready for some high-tech team competition with an urban scavenger hunt from Let’s Roam. Participants will use their app to work their way through various trivia challenges, all while exploring popular attractions and hidden gems across Denver.
When booking, you can select from multiple districts including RiNo, LoDo and 16th Street Mall, and make many more customizations. If your group likes to move, solve puzzles, and enjoy time outside, this is the team building idea for them.
Get Active with Ninja Warrior Challenges
3400 Industrial Ln, Broomfield│ Warrior Challenge Arena Website │ Price: $$ │ High-Energy
This is more of a playground than a gym (photo: Warrior Challenge Arena Facebook)
Corporate team building in Denver can take a lot of forms and for high-energy groups, there’s Warrior Challenge Arena. Popularized by American Ninja Warrior, this style of gym features obstacle courses, climbing challenges, and activities for all skill levels.
For group events, the venue will cater the experience to your goals, whether that be team bonding, building, or personal development. Programs last for 1-3 hours, providing a unique way to challenge and engage your team members.
Go Paintballing and Get the Adrenaline Pumping
27301 E Quincy Ave, Aurora│ Paintball Coliseum Website │ Price: $$ │ Friendly Rivalry
Run, hide and wear protective gear (photo: American Paintball Coliseum Facebook)
American Paintball Coliseum offers some of the most epic and unexpected team building activities in Denver. You’re sure to surprise your co-workers with this one — and even more so when they discover the venue hosts laser tag, axe throwing, and airsoft games, too.
Paintball packages include a safety orientation and equipment, plus all other needed rental gear. But make sure to tell your team that this is not the kind of place for business casual! Wear long sleeves, a light pair of gloves, and your bravest face.
Suit Up and Get Slimed at Beat the Bomb
3863 Steele St, Denver│ Beat the Bomb Website │ Price: $$ │ Off-The-Wall Fun
Even covered in paint, this corporate team is all smiles (photo: Beat the Bomb Facebook)
York Street Yards, a trendy mixed-use development in RiNo, recently opened this high-energy, video game-inspired venue. At Beat the Bomb, corporate teams suit up in hazmat gear and solve techy challenges to disarm a giant paint, foam, or slime “bomb” — and if you don’t beat the buzzer, prepare to get blasted.
It’s silly, social, and interactive fun that’s a far cry from office culture. Perhaps, this is exactly the kind of break your team needs. Let loose further with a trip to the bar, which serves adult slushies as bright as your paint-splashed suit.
Put Your Heads Together in an Escape Room
2220 California St, Denver│ Escapology Website │ Price: $ │ Timed Teamwork
The exterior of Escapology in downtown Denver (photo: Escapology Facebook)
Interactive, exciting, and collaborative — all describe the best team building activities in Denver. At Escapology, you get this and more. The downtown attraction features seven themed escape rooms with varying difficulty levels. See how your team works together to solve problems and puzzles while the clock is ticking.
Once the mission is complete, hang out at the attached Solutions Lounge and Restaurant. The experience is sure to engage your entire group, and maybe help you identify a future team leader, too!
Explore the Mind-Bending Exhibits in Meow Wolf
1338 1st St, Denver │ Meow Wolf Website │ Price: $$ │ Mesmerizing & Unique
One of many art installations within Convergence Station (photo: Meow Wolf website)
Meow Wolf has gained recognition as one of the best things to do in Denver. Some describe it as an art museum but in many respects, the attraction is more akin to an adult fun house, full of sensory experiences.
This location’s storyline follows the idea of an intergalactic train station, where each segment represents a unique destination or… dimension? While interpretations vary, all agree that visiting is memorable and will surely leave your team talking.
Sleuth Around with Co-Workers and Solve a Murder Mystery
Downtown Denver │ Murder Mystery Co. Website │ Price: $$ │ Immersive & Theatrical
Dressing up is optional, but encouraged (photo: The Murder Mystery Company Facebook)
Events with The Murder Mystery Co. are entertaining, humorous, and even touch on several professional skills. Teams are split into smaller groups, encouraging both camaraderie and competition. Critical thinking is also required to find the killer in these scripted performances, which are put on by professional actors and your co-workers. Costume pieces add to the fun!
This highly interactive team outing idea works for groups of 10 to 800+. All you have to do is pick a venue and The Murder Mystery Co. handles the rest. Expect two hours of intrigue and excitement for everyone involved.
Support Colorado Ballet and Enjoy an Evening of Culture
1385 Curtis St, Denver│ Colorado Ballet Website │ Price: $$ │ Captivating & Classy
Professional ballet performers on stage (photo: Colorado Ballet Facebook)
Colorado Ballet is a local nonprofit organization that teaches and presents both classic and contemporary ballet performances. Dozens of productions are put on each year.
Allow your team to get dressed up for an evening of culture at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. It’s sure to be a treat, and perhaps one they’d be unlikely to purchase for themselves. Plenty of cocktail bars and restaurants are in the area, making it easy to build an itinerary.
See a Stand-Up Show at Comedy Works
1226 15th St, Denver│ Comedy Works Website │ Price: $$ │ Casual & Humorous
Big name comedians visit this downtown venue (photo: Comedy Works Facebook)
Everyone loves to laugh! You can’t go wrong with a visit to Comedy Works, a stand-up comedy venue in the heart of downtown. Or if you work in the Denver Tech Center, there’s another location conveniently set in Greenwood Village.
Both indoor clubs have drawn big-name acts in 2026. Kick back, have a few laughs, and complete the experience with dinner and drinks on-site.
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