We all wish for a break from the monotonous life that we live. In times like these we look for fun things to do with friends or family. This blog will tell you indoor and outdoor fun activities for friends.
Not everyone can afford to go on a trip, or spend a lot of money. Hence, here are 13 fun activities that you can do indoors as well as outdoors!
You can also read: Fun Family Activities (For Both Young & Adults) & Fun Online Games To Play With Friends
Indoor Activities
It’s not uncommon to think that there’s nothing to do at home, or that you’re feeling bored. There are plenty of things you can do. Therefore, all you have to do is get creative! Here are a few fun activities for friends you can consider doing:
Host Movie Marathon
Host a movie marathon with your friends. Select different movies you would like to watch, and gather your favourite snacks! Additionally, you can bring in a projector for a whole new experience.
Have A Sleepover
Sleepovers with friends always create the best of memories. You can share stories, crack lame jokes and make unforgettable memories!
Build a fort
Take a trip back to your childhood! Build a fort, decorate it with fairy lights, have a pillow fight, add some music. Enjoy those little moments!
Play Board Games
Board games may not seem interesting, or they may not seem like a good idea. But, they are extremely fun. While playing with friends, board games can be challenging and fun! The more friends, the more challenging the games can get.
Plan a treasure hunt
If you are bored of watching movies, or not in a mood for a board game, you can always try a treasure hunt. Hide different items somewhere in the house and drop clues to find them. Additionaly, it’ll be a great mental exercise as well as, help increase bond with your friends.
To make things more interesting, you can also try adding different themes to it. This will make it more fun, and interactive.
Try writing songs together
Get creative together, you could try composing a song, and it doesn’t have to be perfect. It’s a great activity you can try out!
Have a spa day
You don’t need to go to an expensive spa, you can bring it to your home, instead. Get a bucket filled with hot water, some soap, foot filer, cream and get each other a pedicure. However, If you don’t have these items you can try nail art, or even remove each other’s blackheads.
Try baking/cooking together
Try baking cookies or maybe even a pizza. Also, you can try adding different ingredients, try out combinations of different toppings for a change. In addition, you can try cooking a new dish from another continent as well. The possibilities are endless.
Painting
You don’t necessarily have to be an artist, you can simply challenge yourself to paint anything. In general, you can try painting each other in a comic way. Painting is fun as well, and relaxing.
Try creating a new language
Try creating a new language only you and your friends can understand, it could be funny, creative, and is something unique.
Have a fashion show
Set up a carpet, try out different outfits, and walk the carpet like a model. Also, try out different variations and multiple combinations and take photos!
Solve Puzzles
Building something together will make your bond stronger. If you don’t have puzzle pieces you can simply draw or print a picture, cut them out in different puzzle shapes, shuffle it and solve it all together!
Karaoke Night
Have a karaoke night, you don’t need fancy equipment, just a smart device that you can play karaoke songs on.
Take a paper, fold it in a cylinder, and use it as a mic. Use your device as a speaker and enjoy singing your favourite songs!
The possibilities are endless, don’t limit yourself to just these, try out different games, or discover a new one!
Games To Play Together
Try out different fun games for friends, that you can enjoy together:
- Ludo
- Snake & Ladders
- UNO
- Hide & Seek
These are a few classics that never get old! They are timeless gems and always fun to play! However, if you wish you can even look up card games or online multiplayer games! Nevertheless, card games are more fun with a group of friends.
Outdoor Activities
If you are tired of staying at home and are looking to do things outdoors, Here are a few fun activities for friends outdoors :
Cycling together
Go get your bikes, explore the neighbourhood, have ice cream, and race together on safe roads. It may not seem very exciting. However, it’s definitely something worth trying out! Additionally, can do this solo, or with your friends!
Visit The Beach
Visiting the beach seems like a cliche. However, you can sit by the waves, watch the sunset while enjoying some snacks. talk to your friends or go for a swim!
Have a picnic
Find a good park nearby, decorate your picnic spot as you like, pack sandwiches, pastries and whatever you feel like having. Furthermore, you can take books, or your laptop to watch a movie while relaxing in the sun.
Cafe Hopping
Discover new cafes, new cuisines, try a dish at different cafes and enjoy the new experience. Additionally, you can try food you’ve never tried before. This can be a fun experience, and you never know when you might love a new dish!
There are endless activities you can try out such as:
- Arcade
- Skating
- Escape Rooms
- Paintball
- Go karting
- Sports
There are endless possibilities you can try!
Go for a long drive with good music
Go for a long drive, listen to music and enjoy the small moments. Sing your heart out, drive by places, have never ending fun conversations with them that you remember for a lifetime!
Discover new places
Search for nearby places that you could try going to.Furthermore, you can also try out new things and gaining new experience will never go to waste!
Plan a camping trip
Camps are a fun way to enjoy nature in silence, feel the peace away from the city. You can even enjoy a bonfire at night! Additionally, you can bring in marshmallows and hot chocolate to savour.
Weekend Getaway
Go to a new place nearby, explore new cities, interact with locals, and find out places to visit and have an adventure! Moreover, it is always fun to explore new things, as you never know what you may learn in this journey.
Go to a concert
Look for concerts happening around you. You can go to any of them that feels suitable. Additionally, enjoy the music, interact with the crowd, and make new memories.
Visit a museum
If you enjoy and appreciate art, go visit museums nearby. Look at various art pieces and share what you like about it with your friends, talk about what you observed. Additionally, this will work as a learning experience for all of you.
Go for a photo walk
If you’re into photography, go for a photo walk, explore nearby places, and try looking at things with a new perspective. Click different shots from different angles, and go through them. Moreover, you can make a scrapbook of these pictures and cherish the memories.
Visit a comedy show
Look out for comedy shows happening in your city. It’s always a pleasure to laugh out loud with friends!
Don’t forget, these are just suggestions and you are not bound to follow any of them! If you want to check out more fun activities for friends.
Also read: THE VERY BEST 200 FUN THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR FRIENDS.
Conclusion
Planning fun games for friends will help increase bond between each other, it will help kill boredom. Go, gather your friends and enjoy the holidays with these activities!
Don’t be afraid to make memories, try out games that are fun to play with friends.
