While it’s fun to go out with friends on occasion, staying at home doesn’t have to be boring. With a little creativity, there are lots of fun things you can do with your friends at home.
Get in touch with your creative side by doing an arts and crafts project like painting or sculpting. Alternatively, you could play a game of Mad Libs for some silly fun.
Cooking and Baking
Cooking and baking are fun and delicious activities to do with friends. Try a new recipe or try to master some cooking techniques that are challenging, like making the fluffiest scrambled eggs or perfecting the crust of a pie.
Play a game of “would you rather” to get to know your friends better. These questions can be silly or thought-provoking, but they help everyone learn more about each other. Also, playing this game together can be an awesome bonding experience!
DIY Projects
A fun DIY project can take your day-to-day hangouts to a whole new level. Try something simple like creating a cute DIY yarn turtle craft or even a paper flower bouquet.
If you’re feeling ambitious, try something a little more complex like this origami frog craft. It’s surprisingly easy to learn and is great for both kids and adults.
Another cool DIY project is to host a swap party for clothes, books, and entertainment. This is both environmentally friendly and a great way to discover new things you all enjoy!
Vision Boards
Vision boards are a visual way to set goals and keep them top of mind. They can be created on a physical board or in an online app like Milanote.
Gather personal photos, quotes, and affirmations that reflect your aspirations. Then arrange them into a composition that feels visually appealing and inspiring.
Use glue or pins to attach the cutout images to your vision board. You can create a vision board on any type of surface including poster boards, cork boards, and journal pages. This example uses magazine images and charm illustrations for a board focused on developing self-love.
Indoor Games
You can have a lot of fun with your friends indoors without resorting to a screen. Try some of these classic physical games that can be played by everyone in the family or a group of kids.
Be your kids’ very own Harry Houdini with this easy-to-set-up indoor game. Simply use painter’s tape to create a course of lines for your kids to follow, then challenge them to get from one end to the other.
Try this variation on the traditional game of hide and seek for older kids to play with friends. Changing up the rules makes it a lot more fun for the whole family.
Outdoor Sports
One of the best things to do with friends at home is to engage in outdoor sports. Whether you want to play a competitive game like basketball or volleyball or a leisurely activity such as frisbee, there are many options.
You can also take a hike or go swimming with your friends. If you have a pool in your backyard, you can even hold a beach party! If you are looking for a fun and boozy activity, try holding a wine tasting night. It’s a lot cheaper than going out to bars!
Yard Sale
Get together with your friends and neighbors to do a multi family garage sale. This will allow you to sell more items and make more money. Prior to your yard sale, use disinfecting wipes and dust rags to clean books, electronics, clothes, toys and furniture.
Start collecting items a month or week before your sale. Don’t bring in broken or items that have no value. If you have extra items after your sale, donate them. There are many places that take gently used items! Find one near you.
Scrapbooking
Scrapbooking is a great way for friends to spend time together and preserve memories. Whether you’re using old photos from childhood or more recent ones, it’s a fun and creative hobby that’s perfect for hanging out at home.
Playing video games is another classic at-home activity that never gets boring. It’s a good way to bond with your friends and compete with each other. You can even turn it into a themed night by choosing a specific game to play. For example, a Great Gabsy night would be a blast!
Making Crafts
Making crafts is a fun and easy way to bond with your friends at home. You can find plenty of tutorials online for all sorts of projects, from crocheting to painting. You can also make gift bags for your friends, like the cute ones that feature slippers stuffed with pampering products.
Making a time capsule is another great at-home activity. It’s a chance to record memories and share goals for the future. You can even create a competition with a prize for the person who completes their time capsule first!
Binge-Watching a TV Show
Binge-watching is one of the most popular ways to enjoy TV. Streaming services and DVDs make it easy to watch back-to-back episodes of a show.
If you choose a good show, watching it can be a fun bonding activity with friends. If it’s a comedy, laughing together can create endorphins for everyone involved. Plot driven dramas can inspire conversation and strengthen friendships as well.
Serve food and drinks that are themed with the program you’re watching. It doesn’t have to be too elaborate; simple decorations can make the environment more fun.
Color Each Other’s Hair
You and your friends can become Youtube-famous by recording a fun video together. Pick a theme and make it creative!
Try a new hairstyle with each other. There are plenty of step-by-step tutorials on how to do fishtail braids, French braids, and more!
If your friend is going to be getting her or his hair colored, prep their scalp by applying a face mask to keep the color from staining their skin. You can also color each other’s nails! You’ll have great new looks! You’ll feel like a queen or king!
