25 Best Team-Building Activities To Do in Dallas for 2024
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Head to Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve for a nature-focused day with your crew! Unlike traditional parks, the primary focus of a nature preserve is to maintain and/or restore its natural ecological conditions. As you visit the preserve, you’ll learn that the mission is to protect the land and its native plants and wildlife. For extra fun, hike the Cedar Outer Ridge Loop or the Cattail Pond Loop.
Location: 7171 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas, TX 75249
Schedule: Tuesday - Sundays: 6:30 am - sunset
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: $3/pp donation is welcome
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.5⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in exploring the great outdoors and discovering wildlife.
Explore Dallas in a dynamic way with Operation City Quest! Using your smartphone, you'll be given a list of items to find. In order to do that, you’ll have to complete riddles and overcome challenges on your scavenger hunt app. That’s how you get points! Main stops include Dallas Museum of Art, Dallas World Aquarium, Nasher Sculpture Garden, Reunion Tower, Crow Collection of Asian Art, and the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.
Location: Starting point atDallas Operation City Quest - John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, 646 Main St, Dallas, TX 75202
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 2 hours
Prices: $9/per group
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams interested in problem-solving and sightseeing.
With Food Tours of America, choose from four distinct food tours: Deep Ellum Food Tour, Uptown Eats! Trolley Tour, JFK Food and Culture Tour, and Downtown Dallas Food Tour. Embark on a culinary adventure with your team and stop by local-favorite restaurants, sweet treat shops, and artisan shops, offering from authentic Latin empanadas to the classic Y.O. Ranch chef-owned steakhouse.
Trinity River Kayak offers river trips on 22 miles of the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Choose your customized adventure, from Lake Lewisville Dam all the way down to California Crossing Dam. Depending on your team’s level of expertise, pick the 6-mile Blast package, 12-mile Double Rush, or 10-mile Iron Man package. Sunset-moonlight paddles are also available through Hidden Lake to Secret Island.
Location: 1601 E. Sandy Lake Rd, Coppell, TX 75019
Schedule: From 9:00 am (all trips off the river by 5:00 pm)
Duration: It’s up to you! Either 2-3 hours or 5-6 hours
Prices: From $49/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that love the great outdoors and are looking for an adrenaline-boosting activity.
Get ready for a supreme experience your team will go crazy about! Head to PanIQ Escape Room Dallas and immerse your crew in another world as they solve puzzles, search for clues, break codes, and walk out victorious! Plan a master heist in the old west, ward off the evil spirits haunting a priest’s home in Haiti and see if you can survive a zombie apocalypse! Adventure awaits at PanIQ Escape Room!
Location: 5302 Belt Line Rd Ste B, Dallas, TX 75254
Schedule: Tuesday & Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm | Thursday - Monday: 10:00 am - 12:00 am
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $29.95/pp - $34.95/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy problem-solving and interactive challenges.
Who said all team building tours are the same? Stop by Thrillvania Haunted House Park and visit three haunted mansions sprawled on 50 haunted acres! Head to Verdun Manor, built by a psychopathic werewolf in 1901, visit Cassandra’s House of the Clowns, and finish your tour walking through Sam Hain’s Trail of Torment! Are you scared just yet?
Location: 2330 Co Rd 138, Terrell, TX 75161
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 2-3 hours
Prices: $30/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy adrenaline-pumping, spooky, and immersive experiences.
Featuring 116 acres of Texas Hill Country, Reunion Ranch is the ultimate location for your team! Offering activities like the Corn Hole Tournament, Cowboy Campfire Cook-Off, Giant Jenga, and Wacky Olympics, it also hosts the best company picnics! Featuring 40+ activities to choose from, one-hundred trees - perfect for shade and fresh air - 5 volleyball courts, canoe races, swimming pools, mini-golf course, and a private lake, there’s nothing the Reunion Ranch doesn’t have!
Location: 850 CR 255 Georgetown, TX 78633
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: It’s up to you!
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: Yes, catering options can be added to your reservation
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy outdoor adventures and group challenges.
A Keith & Margo’s Murder Mystery Dinner is like a play where every seat is front row center. You’ll be enjoying your meal with your crew when all of a sudden … A crime is committed! A dose of humor, a lot of action and a series of clues are all part of the experience! Murder In Devil's Back Porch at Saint Rocco's awaits you in Dallas!
The Secret Chambers provides two rage rooms filled with fully-destructible items and tools to smash them with. Have you ever had the urge to throw your computer or printer against the wall? Well, now you can! These rage rooms are a fantastic solution to end stress and release all that RAGE! The best part? You don’t have to worry about cleaning up!
Location: 513 Alta Mere Drive Fort Worth, TX 76114
Schedule: Everyday from 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Duration: 20 minut sessions
Prices: $120/three players
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy high-energy activities and stress relief through physical expression.
Mineral Wells State Park is about 1 hour west of Fort Worth and it’s a great spot to learn all the basics of rock climbing. Rock About Climbing Adventures offers rock climbing sessions and courses on a sandstone conglomerate type of rock. The area is suited to beginners and intermediates! Instructors will help you along the way and, when you’re done, you’ll want to make the most of the on-site lake, just a short hike away.
Location: 1102 Elm Lane Marble Falls, TX 78654
Schedule: Everyday from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Duration: 4-5 hours
Prices: $137/pp (full-course)
Food on-site: You are welcome to pack your own snacks and water
Accessibility: No
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy physical challenges and adventure.
Texans Archery Club operates all archery ranges and events at Elm Fork. This archery range is located on a 500-acre property, at Elm Fork Shooting Sports Complex.The archery range is isolated on the northwest end of the property, away from most gun ranges. Challenge your team to this precision sport and don’t forget to wear appropriate clothing and insect preparation. Most of the surrounding areas have gravel walk paths, but beware of snakes.
Location: 10751 Luna Road, Dallas, TX 75220
Schedule: Contact the facilities
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: $10/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the facilities
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.3⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy precision sports and focus-driven activities.
Your private cooking class is customized to your team’s needs and desires. Prepare for this unique hands-on experience where you’ll be the Chef, responsible for creating a delicious 3-4 course dinner party! With the guidance of a cooking instructor, learn, bond, and savor the art of cooking with your crew.
Location: 1130 Dragon Street Suite 180 Dallas, TX 75207
Schedule: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Duration: 3 hours
Prices: $125
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy hands-on activities and culinary experiences.
This popular brewing company was founded in 2010 and is a 100% family owned, award winning, independent craft brewer. Peticolas Brewing Company nowadays serves up all of Dallas and Fort Worth! Book your tour online and prepare to taste different beers from a collection of dozens! We can guarantee there are beers suitable for everyone’s taste!
You ever wanted to try a circus skill like aerial arts, the flying trapeze, or the epic three rings, take a leap into one of the adrenaline-filled classes at Dallas Circus Center. Besides being a great way to bond with your team, you’ll experience a fitness class at a whole new level! Remember: you’ll be learning about Olympic-style lifting and gymnastics that help with stability, balance, strength and mobility!
Location: 2355 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, TX 75220
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 5:00 am - 10:00 pm | Saturday: 8:00 am - 10:00 pm | Sunday: 9:00 am - 10:00 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Prices: From $25/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the center
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy learning new skills and thrive in a dynamic environment.
The Amazing Race is a famous event known for its high-energy race throughout a particular area (city center, park, hotel). Race your colleagues as you walk/run towards specific locations and participate in a variety of physical challenges! You’ll be split into teams and decipher puzzles that lead you to various spots. That’s where you’ll shoot videos of your crew doing a variety of entertaining activities!
Location: 300 N Allen Dr. Allen, TX, 75013
Schedule: Check-in at 8:00 am; activity begins at 9:00 am
Duration: 2 hours + restaurant meal
Prices: From $1750/team
Food on-site: Yes, a full meal is included after the event
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Teams that enjoy exploring new cities and engage in challenges together.
Gather your squad and travel back in time with Southern Skates Roller Rink. Offering different specials each day, including open skate, private rentals, and adult skate, you can also book the party package, for extra privacy. Your team will have exclusive access to the rink for two to three hours, personal music playlists, skate rentals, and party hosts.
Oak Cliff Pottery hosts pottery team-building classes, especially designed for groups interested in trying out a unique hands-on clay experience. You can choose from wheel throwing or handbuilding! Larger groups are offered a mobile experience at their office or desired location. Strengthen team bonds as you create your own bowl or mug.
Location: Oak Cliff Pottery, 919 S Franklin Street, Dallas, Texas 75211
Schedule: Contact the company
Duration: 1-2 hours
Prices: From $25/pp
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that value the opportunity for self-expression through art.
Join your team and explore the majestic fields, woods, and six stocked ponds that make up Chisholm Trail Rides 100-acre paradise. These trails vary in terrain, allowing for both beginners and advanced riders to have a fantastic ride. Horses will ride side by side and in a group setting. The trail ride begins with a 30-minute warm up for both beginners and experienced riders.
Location: 15422 Co Rd 335, Quinlan, TX 75474
Schedule: Everyday
Duration: 2-3 hours
Prices: $25/pp (2 hours); $30/pp (3 hours)
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.7⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate outdoor adventures and enjoy connecting with nature.
Welcome to the Grapevine Vintage Railroad in Grapevine, an authentic, premium, rail experience! Climb aboard and you’ll be swept back in time inside luxury 1920s coaches, while still enjoying modern conveniences (such as AC). While on board, enjoy the Great Grapevine Train Heist and meet Ms. Rosé, the owner of the Cotton Belt Hotel. She’ll be protecting riders from hijinks!
Location: 707 S Main St, Grapevine, TX 76051
Schedule: Everyday from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Duration: 25-30 minutes
Prices: $18/pp-$26/pp
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that appreciate historical experiences and value leisurely activities.
Discover Fort Worth Botanic Garden, located in the heart of the Fort Worth Cultural District and just minutes from downtown. This 120-acre campus offers breathtaking garden views, horticultural displays, exhibits, a café and more. Fort Worth Botanic Garden was established in 1934 and is the oldest major botanic garden in Texas. It contains a collection of more than 2,500 species of plants! This is an excellent team building activity for any nature lover!
Location: 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Join this Salsa Dance Social Class, promoted by Studio 22 and miss the chance to be spontaneous! Let go of stress and inhibitions and have a fun time with your team. The event takes place at Sammons Park and is followed by a dance social. The best part? No partner or experience is required. Join the class, sip on cocktails and learn new moves to impress on the dance floor!
Volunteer at Dallas Pets Alive and contribute in different ways to help the project, from fostering and helping run events, to participating in fundraisers. Rescuing animals, and neutering and releasing cats are also part of the “job”. Volunteers are essential to the mission. You will definitely make a difference in many animals’ lives and who knows … You might even adopt a furry friend!
Location: 11700 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX 75230
Schedule: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Duration: Half-day/full-day
Prices: Donations are welcome
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 5⭐
Recommended for: Teams that value compassion, community engagement, and making a positive impact on the lives of animals.
Get familiar with this Food Truck/ Beer Garden concept and embrace the best this adult playground has to offer! Savor the renowned specialties as you listen to live music. The Truck Yard combines the owner’s love of honky-tonks, old dance halls and beer gardens throughout Texas. It’s more than a food truck: it’s a cultural experience.
Location: 5624 Sears St., Dallas, TX 75206
Schedule: Kitchen hours: Monday - Saturday: closes at 11:30 pm | Sunday closes at 11:00 pm
Duration: It’s up to you
Prices: $10 - $20
Food on-site: Yes
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.9⭐
Recommended for: Foodies! But also teams looking for a unique food truck experience.
Times Ten Cellars hosts tasting flights, seated wine tasting, and gourmet small food plates. Gather your crew for a wine tasting session of 8 different wines. In the end, head to the restaurant and indulge in cheese boards, flatbreads, dips, fried pasta chips, salads, or savor the delicious collection of available desserts.
Even though the event is called Survival Games, you don’t have to be athletic to be successful! Play games like Dodgeball, Volleyball, and a Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby! Feet First created a series of challenges that will give each team an opportunity to test their mental and physical strengths while having loads of fun. From launching Rubber Chicken over 100 feet to using a Pedometer to count your steps as you form Human Bobsleds, the sky’s the limit.
Location: Dallas, Texas
Schedule: It’s up to you!
Duration: 1.5-2 hours
Prices: Contact the company
Food on-site: No
Accessibility: Contact the company
Transport from the City Center: No
Rating: 4.8⭐
Recommended for: Teams looking for fun, physical challenges.
Want to Plan Your Next Team-Building Retreat in Dallas? Ask our Experts
Our TeamOut recommendations bring the dynamic energy of Dallas to life, offering the best team-building activities the city has to offer.
See it for yourself: From learning Salsa Dancing at Dallas Art District to exploring the beauty of Fort Worth Botanic Garden, climbing aboard the historic Grapevine Vintage Railroad, or tasting craft brews at Peticolas Brewing Company, there's excitement awaiting every team!Gather your crew for a thrilling tour of Thrillvania Haunted House Park or paddle along the Trinity River for a stand-out outdoor adventure.
With TeamOut, planning your Dallas retreat is a breeze! Let us craft a personalized experience that aligns with your team's goals and budget. Schedule a free call today and elevate your team bonding to new heights in the Big D!
Thomas Mazimann, a French entrepreneur and former international kayaking athlete, transitioned from sports to tech after moving to the U.S. He co-founded TeamOut, revolutionizing team gatherings.