There are dozens of team event options out there. Adventures, workshops, challenges, social events. The variety doesn't make it easier - quite the opposite. You spend hours comparing options and end up knowing less than before.
A better approach: first clarify what the event should actually achieve. Then look at which format fits.
What should it achieve?
Stronger connection in the team? A shared experience after a tough quarter? Creative exchange? The clearer the goal, the easier the choice. "Just doing something together" isn't a goal - even though it's often communicated that way.
Everyone should participate, not just the loud ones
A common problem: the event is great for the extroverts, but the rest feels out of place. A good format gives everyone a task, not just an invitation. At a film event, every person takes on a role - one that fits.