Miami is more than just a spring break destination for the swimsuit-clad youth. It’s also a fantastic place to bring your corporate team for some fun in the sun that also encourages a bit of bonding. The following list of Miami team-building ideas will help you organize your time in Florida’s party city. We recommend choosing one of the first three events—designed and orchestrated by us at Firefly—if you have specific team-building goals you’d like to meet, such as improving collaboration, giving back to the community, or encouraging a healthy sense of competition. Unless all our happy custome ..read more

Here’s something to chew on: Is your organization’s next big idea likely to spark as a result of the usual Tuesday morning meeting, or right after a few hours of entertaining team bonding outside in the sun? ? We’re sure your Tuesday morning meetings are great (right?!), but sometimes a change of pace, a shot of adrenaline, and some good old-fashioned fun (and possibly a cocktail) are needed to get teams thinking and working together as one. Luckily, there’s no shortage of interesting venues in and around the region, which includes Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Cupertino, Sa ..read more

Whether you love or hate remote work it is NOT the same dynamic as working in-person. I’m not debating better or worse but I’m acknowledging it’s not a 1:1 comparison. My team at Firefly Team Events has always been remote the pandemic didn’t change that. We’re not perfect but we have a clear culture that serves our team well. The big idea is that culture IS possible and it’s possible to be awesome. Here is some of the secret sauce that allows our team to work remote, be productive, and still feel connected and having fun.  Slack is more than an Email replacement – Here are some of the wa ..read more

Sunny Orlando, Florida is not just a dream vacation destination—it’s also a hotspot for great team-building opportunities. Tell your team you’re splurging for some bonding activities in America’s flip-flop and sunscreen paradise, and let their boisterous cheers reassure you that you do deserve that “World’s Best Boss” mug after all. Check out our favorite team-building activity suggestions—that just happen to be perfect for this location!—below. Note that the first few are coordinated by us here at Firefly, while the rest of the list consists of less formal—but still totally fun—Orlando team-b ..read more

I’ve put together a most excellent list of Palm Springs team building activities and ideas. My name is James and I’ve spent a lot of time on the streets of Palm Springs leading scavenger hunts, lounging at the pool at the legendary Ace Hotel, and sneaking in to play chess at the Parker. What draws me to this funny little slice of retro in the desert (other than our team building clients) is the desert meets starlet meets swanky feel that Palm Springs exudes.  Since Palm Springs is just a short drive away, our team based in California, are practically locals. In fact, one of our team membe ..read more

I’ve put together a most excellent list of Palm Springs team building activities and ideas. My name is James and I’ve spent a lot of time on the streets of Palm Springs leading scavenger hunts, lounging at the pool at the legendary Ace Hotel, and sneaking in to play chess at the Parker. What draws me to this funny little slice of retro in the desert (other than our team building clients) is the desert meets starlet meets swanky feel that Palm Springs exudes.  Since Palm Springs is just a short drive away, our team based in California, are practically locals. In fact, one of our team membe ..read more

There are lots of incredible opportunities for team building in Philadelphia.  We’ve put together a list of thirtyof our favorite team-building ideas for Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.  Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, is just bursting with history and cultural significance and it’s a great place to explore with a team.  From Iconic landmarks like Independence Hall to neighborhoods like Old City, Philadelphia is a perfect backdrop for team-building.  The city’s culinary scene, world-class museums, and expansive green spaces offer a versatile range ..read more

There are lots of incredible opportunities for team building in Phoenix.  We’ve put together a list of thirty-six of our favorite team building ideas for Phoenix and the surrounding areas.  The city’s year-round sunny climate, beautiful desert landscapes, and abundance of outdoor activities make it a great place to foster team bonding. Recently we’ve travelled to Phoenix and had a blast facilitating a Level Up for our friends over at Functional Finance. We also had a great time hosting a remote control car battle with Exro in Mesa. All of the Phoenix based activities on our list can ..read more

We’ve put together a list of our favorite Palm Springs team building ideas and we’re excited to share our local knowledge and expertise. Palm Springs is just a short drive away for our Southern California team and we love getting out under those clear blue skies and starry nights.  Palm Springs’s natural beauty and retro glamour are a perfect backdrop for team bonding.  The resorts and conference facilities in Palm Springs make planning incredibly straightforward. Thinking of a Scavenger Hunt? What about a CSR give back event focused on Golf or Skateboards to ..read more

I think Phoenix might be the hottest place for team building in the US.  If MLB teams come to Phoenix for spring training (psst that’s team building) there’s obviously something special about it, right? Well now it’s your turn! I’ve put together of list of thirty-six of Firefly’s favorite team building ideas for Phoenix and the surrounding areas.  Phoenix team building benefits from a city is full of unique activities, beautiful parks, historic buildings, and great venues for corporate/team retreats. Firefly Team Events got our start team building in Los Angeles so the heat of Phoeni ..read more