Team Building in NYC
Creative, art-based workshops that build real trust and connection—without the cringe.
Whether you’re in Midtown or across the bridge in Brooklyn, we’ll make your time together count.
Unlike competitive trivia nights and scavenger hunts that divide people into winners and losers, our activities bring teams together—playfully and with purpose.
Groups: 5–500 · Duration: 60 min - Half Day · Formats: Onsite or Offsite (Hybrid okay) · Boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island
Build the collaborative culture you want with fun and creativity.
Corporate Team Building in New York City
Let us help you create a positive and engaging workplace culture with our fun and personalized activities that can have a long-lasting impact on your team dynamics and employee engagement. Our events are designed to be both enjoyable and meaningful, fostering stronger relationships and team bonding in the moment and over the long term. Boost your team's morale, reignite their sense of purpose, and accelerate collaborative productivity with our playful approach.
If you’re looking for team building in Manhattan, we’ve got you covered from the West Village to the East Village, Battery Park to Yankee Stadium, and everywhere in between.
Get the most out of your time together.
NYC Offsites and Corporate Retreats
Whether you’re meeting in the Meatpacking District or packed into a Times Square office, our activities will let people get vulnerable without feeling threatened, practice taking risks without fear, and experience the joy of making others successful.
“Professionally, there’s a lot of value in doing activities with coworkers that aren’t directly work-related. Make Believe Works helped us build real rapport and get to know each other more personally. That built a foundation that has enriched our work relationships and supported us during more intense professional moments.”
-Sloane Hastings
Co-Head of Design & User Research
Juxtapose Ventures, Tribeca, NY
Set a regular drumbeat of trust, joy, and connection.
New York Team Building Activities
Make your Manhattan meetings meaningful. We have a full library of creative activities that can build on each other over time to fuel new connections, stimulate new thinking, and help people get comfortable taking the risks worth taking. Our imaginative and playful approach will lower inhibitions and energize participation.
Team Happy Hours & Holiday Parties in NYC
Celebrations that lead to more celebrations.
Use your next NYC event to get people laughing and connecting in a meaningful way that has a lasting impact. Our team activities are non-competitive and talent-agnostic so that they bring people together, rather than divide them against each other.
From Union Square to Columbus Circle, we can help you shape an event that celebrates all that you’ve achieved while building the bonds that will lead to even more spectacular achievements to celebrate.
NYC FAQ
Do you come onsite in Manhattan and Brooklyn? Yep—we regularly run events in Midtown, FiDi, SoHo, DUMBO, and Williamsburg. We also come to Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, and Jersey City.
Do you support hybrid teams? Yes. We have a whole library of activities that work for fully in-person, hybrid, or remote events.
How far ahead should we book? We recommend 2–4 weeks for best availability, but we’ve also done plenty of last minute, next day workshops.
Do you provide food or alcohol? Nope. We only focus on what we’re good at. But this is NYC - there are so many great options!
Are your activities competitive? No. Competition is great for lots of things, but not team building. It divides people, pits them against each other, and most people lose. Not a great mindset for authentic connection. Our experiences are non-competitive by design—they bring people together.
What does NYC team building cost? Pricing depends on the activities you choose, how many are in your group, and how long a session you’re looking for. We are definitely pricier than a scavenger hunt, but our clients tell us the results are worth the investment. We also never want price to be a barrier and work with plenty of schools, start-ups and non-profits. So reach out and let’s talk!
We’d love to help your team connect and thrive. Tell us about your event or goals and let’s make a plan.
You can also always reach us at:
hello@makebelieveworks.com
What Participants Are Saying:
“Make Believe Works reinvents connection and development with its unique, fun, engaging and highly impactful workshops. Most recently, their ‘Super-Secret’ activation facilitated what our team called ‘the most meaningful & fun’ virtual get-to-know you’s they’ve ever participated in. We can’t wait to work with them again!”
— Naomi G., Director, Business Planning & Strategy, American Express, New York
"I usually dread team building activities, but this was different. The facilitation was magical and made all the difference. I sincerely enjoyed the process and learning so many new things about my colleagues. Thanks for pushing me out of my comfort zone. Absolutely want more of these."
— Amy O., Design Manager, Spotify, New York
Make Believe Works
306 Gold Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
We serve all five boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.