Upgrade Your Event Experience in Chicago
With 15,000 square feet of meeting space ranging from ballrooms to boardrooms, we’re ready to take your event to the next level. Layer on inspired food and beverage, playful programing, and the magic of Downtown Chicago and you’ve got the makings of a truly memorable meeting. Take a peek below for a few ideas to amp up your agenda at The Kimpton Gray Hotel and see how fast you’re attendees hit “accept.”
Foodie Focus
- Sip & Savor: Chicago Winery is more than just a pretty place to sip delicious wine and eat good food — they are a winery crafting small-batch boutique blends on-site. Take a field trip with your group on a guided tour and tasting to the winery or bring Chicago Winery to your meeting and event breakout with an in-house tasting experience. It’s the perfect Chicago team-building activity.
- One on One with Chef: From Empanada making to cooking with caviar, let Chef Luis share his talents with live demos for your team.
- Mix it up!: Become the mixologist through the guidance of our unMuddled partners. Your guests will enjoy incredible drinks featuring handmade ingredients, receive unrivaled hospitality from experienced bartenders, and you'll get to enjoy the party along with them.
Pure Fun
- Lunchtime Trivia: This hour-long trivia show is lively and entertaining, and a great opportunity to mingle with co-workers and take a needed break from work with a fun group activity!
- Pump up the Jam: Kick off the meeting with live music or DJ spins with our partners at The DJ Firm. Add a little extra fun to your group breaks with a 360 photo booth.
Unwind
- Take the Time to Relax: Another great group activity in Chicago for your team. Let our partners at Windy City Massage visit your team in a guided yoga session or release the tension with a chair massage.
- Breathe Easy: Oxygen Bars + Aromatherapy boosts energy & endurance. Bounce back faster from exertion. Relieve stress, increase concentration, ease headaches & hangovers.
Raise Your Heart Rate
- Get Moving: Let expert instructors engage your attendees in the art of the salsa.
- Trail Blazers: Enjoy a unique Chicago team-building activity by exploring the city on one of many walking tours available.
CHICAGO INSPIRATION
Art + Culture
- Shedd Aquarium
- Museums (Museum of Science & Industry, Field Museum, Museum of Contemporary Art, & More)
- Lyric Opera
- Broadway in Chicago
Adventure
- Boat Tours
- Segway Tours
- Chicago Skydeck
- Navy Pier
- Lincoln Park
Sports
- Chicago Bulls
- Chicago Sky
- Chicago Bears
- Chicago Blackhawks
- Chicago White Sox
- Chicago Cubs
- Chicago Fire