5 Fun Group Activities in NYC

Feeling burnt out lately? Well, look no further - today we're talking about our favorite fun group activities in NYC! Whether you've got friends and family visiting New York City or you're just bored with doing the same things every weekend, these ideas will definitely get the gears turning for your next weekend adventure.

Fun Group Activities in NYC

Try a Cooking Class

Cooking classes would be such a fun option for a random day when you and your friends don't have other obligations. Here are a few options for your next cooking adventure:

  • Mille-feuille Bakery: This French bakery offers classes at any of their three locations, where you can learn how to make macarons, croissants, and mille-feuille. Afterwards, stop at nearby Murray’s Cheese to sample the finest cheeses in the world.

  • The International Culinary Center: Located in SoHo, the ICC offers a huge number of different cooking classes, where you can learn how to make anything from doughnuts to sushi. Perfect for team building activities.

  • Apothéke Academy: For something a little different, try out one of Apothéke Academy's mixology classes. Located in Chinatown, you can learn which alcohol pairs best with different foods, as well as how to mix some of your favorite specialty drinks.

  • Haven's Kitchen: Located in Chelsea, Haven's Kitchen offers classes for seasoned veterans as well as beginners. They focus on using fresh and seasonal ingredients, giving you an idea of what you can cook on your own and when.

  • Pizza School NYC: Build the best pizza among your friends. Their pizza classes are a blast and you have the opportunity to create truly unique pies.

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Chelsea Piers

Everyone needs to burn off some energy every once in a while, and no place is better for that than Chelsea Piers. While they host a number of different leagues and weekly classes, they also offer a number of drop-in activities for visitors to just "drop in" and have some fun! Try out the rock climbing wall, Circle Line Cruises, escapes games, finally give parkour a try, or dust off your skates for some open hockey like you’re at Madison Square Garden. Check out the art exhibition and live performances. Grab an ice cream and walk to Hudson Yards. There's no limit to the amount of activities a group could find here, so make sure you have a few hours to spare when you go.

Catch a "Secret" Show

Move over Broadway shows and the Metropolitan Museum of Art. While not many secrets exist in today's Instagram-able world, trying to keep its exclusivity is Secret Loft in Greenwich Village. Secret Loft is an artist-run performing arts venue offering live music, stand-up comedy, circus performances, spoken word, and burlesque shows. You'll definitely have a memorable night here, no matter what's on the docket. And you may even score some free pizza!

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Get a Breath of Fresh Air

A self-boasted "unique urban oasis," Wave Hill is a must-see for anyone looking to get out in a little bit of nature with a group of friends. You can take a guided walking tour with your group, attend one of their upcoming events or team building, or simply wander around the gardens to your heart's content. Forget the Statue of Liberty or a museum tour, Wave Hill has 28 acres of woodland, gardens, and wetland, so pick a direction and start exploring!

Go for a Trolley Ride

Ultimately, it's you and your group that bring the fun, no matter what you activity you guys decide to do. That’s why we provide one of the best group activities in New York City. Here at New York Trolley Company, we love to see our groups have a great time and, more often than not, that fun stems from the ride itself, not simply in getting to a destination. Whether you need a ride for your pub crawl, are doing a museum hack, corporate team building or team outing, planning a tour of NYC's best pizza locations, or you simply want to have a unique BYOB mobile party, we would love to show you a great time. Pack food and drinks and plan a route that takes you through the east side, upper west side, Central Park, Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, and Times Square. We can also help you plan. Here is a list of our bachelorette party ideas.

Check out our reviews from past riders to get an idea of the fun you could have with us. Contact us today to schedule your next group outing and make it a day to remember, whatever you decide to make of it!

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There are many fun group activities in NYC from scavenger hunts to escape rooms to ice skating. We hope this list inspires you to plan your next adventure!

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