We've all been there: you want to hang out with friends, but you're tired of the same old routine. Netflix and chill? Been there. Going to the same restaurant? Done that. Here's a massive list of fun things to do with friends that will spice up your hangouts—whether you're together in person or connecting online.
🎮 Online Activities (Virtual Hangouts)
Perfect for when you can't be together in person, or when you want to include friends from different cities:
Virtual Game Nights
- AI-powered "Who's Most Likely To" games (like WhosLikely!)
- Jackbox Games party packs
- Skribbl.io (online Pictionary)
- Among Us with video chat
- Codenames online
- Virtual escape rooms
- Online trivia nights
- Virtual charades
- Never Have I Ever over Zoom
- Two Truths and a Lie video calls
Watch Parties
- Netflix Party (now Teleparty) synchronized watching
- Disney+ GroupWatch
- Hulu Watch Party
- Amazon Prime Video Watch Party
- YouTube watch parties
- Virtual movie marathons with themed snacks
- TV show binges with group chat commentary
Creative Virtual Activities
- Virtual cooking classes together
- Online art classes or paint nights
- Virtual book club meetings
- Online karaoke sessions
- Virtual workout classes together
- Online language learning together
- Virtual museum tours
- Online concerts or live events
🏠 At-Home Activities (IRL)
Perfect for cozy hangouts at someone's place:
Game Nights
- Board game marathons
- Card games (Poker, Uno, Cards Against Humanity)
- Video game tournaments
- Charades or Pictionary
- Truth or Dare
- Mafia/Werewolf
- Trivia games
- Jenga tournaments
- Puzzle solving together
- Escape room board games
Cooking & Food
- Cook together and share a meal
- Baking challenges
- Pizza making party
- Taco Tuesday gatherings
- Potluck dinners
- Wine or beer tasting
- Cocktail making night
- BBQ or grilling party
- International food night (each person brings a dish from a different country)
- Dessert potluck
Creative Activities
- Paint and sip nights
- Crafting sessions
- DIY projects together
- Photography sessions
- Makeup or skincare routine sharing
- Fashion show with each other's clothes
- Karaoke night
- Dance party
- Write stories together
- Create a group playlist
🌳 Outdoor Activities
Get outside and enjoy the fresh air together:
Adventure & Sports
- Hiking trails
- Beach day
- Picnic in the park
- Bike riding
- Frisbee or ultimate frisbee
- Volleyball at the beach or park
- Basketball pickup games
- Tennis or badminton
- Swimming
- Rock climbing or bouldering
- Kayaking or canoeing
- Camping trip
- Bonfire with s'mores
- Stargazing
- Outdoor yoga or workout
City & Urban Activities
- Explore a new neighborhood
- Visit local markets or farmers markets
- Street food tour
- Photography walk
- Scavenger hunt around the city
- Visit museums or galleries
- Attend a festival or event
- Go to a concert or show
- Comedy show
- Outdoor movie screening
🍕 Food & Dining
Because food brings people together:
- Try a new restaurant together
- Food truck hopping
- Brunch dates
- Dessert crawl (visit multiple dessert places)
- Coffee shop hopping
- Wine bar or brewery tour
- Cooking class together
- Food festival
- Farmer's market visit
- Ice cream social
- Food challenge (try the spiciest dish, etc.)
- Restaurant week exploration
🎬 Entertainment & Culture
Explore arts, culture, and entertainment together:
- Movie theater (new releases or classics)
- Concert or live music
- Theater show or musical
- Comedy club
- Museum visit
- Art gallery opening
- Bookstore browsing
- Library visit
- Poetry reading or open mic
- Dance class together
- Music festival
- Convention or expo
💪 Active & Fitness
Stay active together:
- Gym workout together
- Yoga class
- Dance class
- Martial arts class
- Rock climbing gym
- Trampoline park
- Laser tag
- Paintball
- Go-karting
- Mini golf
- Bowling
- Ice skating or roller skating
- Running or jogging together
- Group fitness challenge
🎯 Tips for Planning Friend Activities
- Consider everyone's interests: Rotate who picks the activity so everyone gets a turn
- Plan ahead: Give people enough notice so they can clear their schedules
- Be flexible: Sometimes the best hangouts are spontaneous
- Mix it up: Don't always do the same thing—variety keeps friendships fresh
- Consider budgets: Not everyone can afford expensive activities, so mix free and paid options
- Include everyone: Make sure activities are accessible to all your friends
- Document the memories: Take photos, but don't forget to actually enjoy the moment
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