Don’t get us wrong, we love a good social mixer (especially if pizza is involved) but the same old team activities can get a little stale. Fortunately, there are plenty of fun team building ideas out there, especially if you happen to work near Greenfield, Massachusetts!

Greenfield is a thriving city with its beautiful natural landmarks and of course, college campuses, nearby. Whether you’re headed off to one of the city’s fantastic local parks or skipping across the river to Shelburne Falls to go bowling, the Greenfield area offers a range of fun team building ideas. 

We’ve got four awesome ideas we hope will get the creative juices flowing! With any luck, it will be just what you need to engage your team in a fun team building event. 

Scavenger Hunt at Highland Park 

An oldie but a goodie, scavenger hunts are a blast and a great way to give your team time together outside the office. For this idea, we recommend taking things literally outside—to Highland Park. Located in the heart of Greenfield and bordering the Connecticut River, Highland Park and the nearby Poet’s Seat Tower are fantastic places to set up a scavenger hunt. There are plenty of nooks and crannies to hide clues, plus you have the advantage of getting your team some fresh air. 

Scavenger hunts tap into the sense of friendly competition we felt even as kids. And they engage everyone in critical and strategic thinking, all wrapped up in a puzzle. Consider a theme for your scavenger hunt; careful planning is what really makes these fun for the adult crowd. 

You want it to be challenging and to require teamwork with rewards centered around creativity and collaboration versus straight up speed. For instance, maybe participants need to snap photos or create a short video in response to one of the scavenger hunt clues. You may even be able to design opportunities for one pair or mini-team to connect with another to complete a task. 

As you plan, test the tasks yourself to be sure there’s enough momentum in the game. And don’t underestimate the motivation of a tacky trophy for the workplace winners. 

Hit the Pins at Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley 

Just a 20-minute drive west along Route 2 brings you to the charming village of Shelburne Falls. Made famous by its iconic Bridge of Flowers, Shelburne Falls is the kind of small, New England hill town many don’t believe actually exist anymore. The fact that it has an old school, candlepin bowling alley adds to the magic. 

The Shelburne Falls Bowling Alley is one of the oldest bowling alleys in the country, dating back to 1906! The best time for your team to take advantage of the lounge, bar, and lanes would probably be Friday, when the alley is open from 6 pm to 11 pm. 

The alley books parties, so you can have the lanes reserved well in advance of the actual event. The fun-loving competition bowling brings will allow your team to let loose and enjoy a good Friday out with co-workers. Split them up into teams and spark a friendly, inter-office rivalry. Who knows, you may even inadvertently set up a bowling league. 

Practice Your Swing at the 19th Hole Driving Range

Any golfers on your team? Why not take everyone out for a fun afternoon at 19th Hole Driving Range? Originally Sammy K’s Golf, the location on Bernardston Street in Greenfield was recently purchased and reopened as a driving range. It’s open 7 days a week, and it’s a great place for an after-work mixer. Even those who don’t play golf will have fun trying out their skills.

Test Your Team at All in Adventures 

If you don’t mind a short drive south to the town of Hadley, give All in Adventures a try. This Escape Room company is one that the whole team can enjoy! Encourage creativity and team building by putting your people in a situation that requires them to work together to come out on the other side.

When it comes to fun team building ideas, escape rooms have become hugely popular in recent years. And it’s easy to see why! They’re a super challenging and engaging way to get your team to think outside of the box, and have fun doing it. 

All in Adventures is open to private parties, so you can plan well in advance of your actual escape room day. Put it up on the calendar as a fun event for your team to look forward to. All in Adventures is also kid-friendly, so this can become a full family event, too!

Masiello Employment Services knows the power of a great team. That’s why we are dedicated to matching amazing local employers with talented candidates that will help grow their business. If you’re looking to expand your team, give us a call at 603-358-1000 or visit masemp.com!