Team Bonding Activities in the San Francisco Bay Area
San Francisco’s the poster child for innovation and connection. Heck, its most iconic feature is the Golden Gate Bridge. What better place to help people connect?
San Francisco is a competitive place, no doubt. But there’s a time and place for competition, and we don’t think it’s team building.
Activities like scavenger hunts, game shows, and trivia contests are fun. But they’re based in competition. They divide people.
Our activities bring people together.
Groups: 5–500 · Duration: 60 min-Half Day · Formats: Onsite or Offsite (Hybrid okay) · Areas: San Francisco, Oakland & East Bay, Peninsula, Silicon Valley (including San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View), and the North Bay.
Corporate Team Building in San Francisco
Build connection in the Bay Area
From Silicon Valley to Napa Valley, If you’re looking for team building in the Bay Area, our fun and creative activities can help you build the collaborative culture you want.
“I never would have predicted how much it would continue to impact my team. We used the images we created in our year-end presentations and put them on tote bags. The warmth that this activity created really lasted well beyond the day itself.”
-Leslie Carroll, Executive Operations | Stripe, San Francisco
We make engaging your SF team easy and fun.
Bay Area Offsites and Corporate Retreats
Whether you’re gathering in the Mission, the Marina, or on Market Street our activities will let people get vulnerable without feeling threatened, practice taking risks without fear, and experience the joy of making others successful.
Let’s talk about how you can use your next event to get people laughing and connecting in a meaningful way that has a lasting impact.
Refuel your San Francisco team
Quarterly Meetings in San Francisco
Make your meetings meaningful. We have a full library of creative activities that help strengthen the connections and emotional muscle memory it takes to fuel a healthy, collaborative work culture.
Our expert facilitators use our deceptively simple creative activities to get people laughing and sharing in a way that bonds groups into teams.
Team Happy Hours and Holiday Parties in San Francisco
Celebrate your momentum while adding to it.
Our team activities are non-competitive and talent-agnostic so that they bring people together, rather than divide them against each other.
From SOMA to North Beach, 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.
Bay Area FAQ
Do you run team-building events across the whole Bay Area?
Yes. We regularly run sessions in San Francisco, Oakland & the East Bay, the Peninsula, Silicon Valley (including San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View), and the North Bay.
What group sizes do you support?
From small leadership teams to large all-hands. Tell us your headcount and goals, and we’ll recommend the best format.
How long are the sessions?
Most workshops run 60 minutes to Half Day sessions. For offsites, we can extend or stack activities to fit your agenda.
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 the Bay Area - 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 Bay Area 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!
Can you tailor a session to our goals or theme?
Yes. We can customize prompts, pacing, and debriefs to focus on your priorities like connection, trust, onboarding, or creativity.
Where do events take place?
We come to you—office, offsite venue, or conference space. For virtual sessions, we host on Zoom (or your preferred platform).
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
"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