It’s not often you have an entire weekend to spend time doing things you enjoy without other work obligations or commitments. When that time comes around, you best have something to do whether you want to be alone or with a group of friends and family members!
Do you finally have a free weekend and need some ideas on what to do? Then let’s do it right. Here are 50 fun things to do this weekend!
Fun Things to Do This Weekend
1. Go to a food truck park
If you’re looking to enjoy some of the best food in your city, going to a food truck park with your family or friends is sure to give your taste buds a weekend to remember. You can use a service like Truckster to find food trucks near you.
2. Catch up on your favorite book
There’s nothing like digging into a favorite book that’s been on your reading list forever. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and dig in!
3. Do yoga
Not much is better for your mind and body than spending an hour or two this weekend doing some yoga. Sign up for a local class or pull up a yoga video online to do a routine from the comfort of your own home.
4. Go to the farmers market
The perfect way to spend your Sunday, check out your local farmers market. Enjoy the day picking out your favorite fruits and veggies for the upcoming week’s meals!
5. See a movie
Catch the latest action flick or immerse yourself in a riveting drama. Seeing a movie in a theater is a great way to reset after a long week.
6. Do crafts
Have you been needing to sew a button on your favorite shirt? Spend the weekend doing some home crafts that you’ve been putting off!
7. Go for a long walk
If you have a weekend free of obligations, it doesn’t get much better than going for a long walk in a park or forest. It’s the perfect way to disconnect with the electronic world.
8. Watch the sunrise or sunset
With your busy schedule during the week, it can be tricky to set some time aside to watch the sunrise or sunset. Make an event out of it with your loved ones and enjoy the sunrise or sunset.
9. Go for a picnic
Choose the best local park and set out for a picnic with some of your favorite finger foods. Bring your pets or family to enjoy time together or make a date out of it.
10. Throw an impromptu party
No need to plan weeks in advance, a free weekend is a perfect time to call a few friends and throw an impromptu party. Who knows what will happen or who will show up!
11. Make smores in the backyard
If the weather permits, hosting a bonfire in your backyard is a great way to spend time with family and friends. Make smores and other delicious treats.
12. Grab some ice cream
There is no shame in asking for a second scoop of your favorite flavor this weekend! Try to find a local shop to support a small business.
13. Go swimming
Buy a day pool pass at your local community center and go for a dip in the pool. Even better, find a beach to play in the waves.
14. Driving Range or Bowling
Not only will you have a ton of fun; going to a driving range or bowling is a great way to get some exercise in while enjoying your time with loved ones as well.
15. Start your garden
While your garden will take more than a weekend to blossom, plant some of your favorite plants and seeds so you can enjoy fresh fruit or vegetables later in the year!
16. Bake your favorite sweets
Apple pie? Peanut butter cookies? Choose your favorite sweet and bake them to perfection. This is the perfect way to spend a rainy day.
17. Have a spa day
After a long week, there’s not much better to relax and recharge than treating yourself to a spa day. You can usually find good discounts on sites like Groupon.
18. Go to a museum
Take a stroll through that local museum you’ve wanted to visit but have been putting off.
19. Go for a hike
Like going for a walk, a hike is a great way to get your heart pumping and offers some great views as well.
20. Take an online class
Spend the weekend taking a class on a topic you enjoy. Cooking? Calligraphy? Choose a subject that inspires you.
21. Binge your favorite TV show
Okay. You might already be planning on doing this one this weekend, but if you need to catch up on your favorite show, the weekend is a perfect time.
22. Play board games
Put your competitive skills to the test and play your favorite board game with family and friends. Avoid Monopoly if you don’t want to have any drama.
23. Volunteer
Spend the weekend volunteering at your favorite local charity. You can even do something as simple as cleaning up your local park.
24. Go to a garage sale
Wake up early and go hunting for the best deals at local garage sales. Be sure to bring plenty of small bills so you can negotiate.
25. Call someone you haven’t talked to in a while
Give someone you haven’t talked to in a while a call. Your high school friends, parents, or your aunt and uncle will enjoy hearing from you!
26. Go Camping
Find a nice campground in your area and spend the weekend roughing it outdoors. A great activity for friends, family, or even solo.
27. Go Fishing
Go to a local lake, pond or river and cast in a line. If you’ve never been, try bringing an experienced friend or family member to show you the ropes.
28. Mini Road Trip
You don’t have to go far to have a sense of adventure and wander. Find a new place a few hours away and go explore for the day or spend the whole weekend.
29. Ax Throwing
Ax throwing has become a recreational sensation lately, with locations popping up in most cities. Go give it a try and connect with your inner Viking.
30. See a Live Show
A play, musical, poetry, or art installation can be a great way to expose yourself to some culture and art in your city. Tickets to these shows are usually pretty affordable
31. Take Dancing Lessons
Whether solo or with a partner, go take some dancing lessons to whatever style that interests you. It can also be a great way to meet new friends.
32. Take a Cooking Class
Most cities usually have a few kitchens or chefs that offer recreational cooking classes. Not only is it a fun experience, but you will learn skills to use everyday.
33. Go to a Painting and Wine Class
There are a few companies that offer painting and alcohol with the guidance of an instructor. Painting with a Twist and Paint and Sip are a couple of popular ones.
34. Go-Kart Racing
Go-Karts aren’t just for kids! Most go-kart racing tracks have fast karts that will make any adult have a big smile on their face. Channel your inner Andretti.
35. Escape Room
Escape Rooms are a blast with a group of friends. Solve the puzzles and find the clues to escape, then go get food and drinks after to laugh and talk about it.
36. Nerf Wars
Either find a place like Nerf Warz to rent a gun and play with others, are go buy a couple of cheap ones and duke it out at the house. Tip- watch an action movie first to get in the zone.
37. Wine Tasting
If you’re lucky enough to live close by to some wineries, then this is obvious. But if not, have your own wine tasting at home. Wear something nice, make a charcuterie board and feel fancy for the day.
38. Stay in a Hotel
Simply getting out of the house for the weekend can be just the break you need. That doesn’t mean you have to go far. Book a room in a local hotel, swim in the pool, and walk downtown and explore your city like a visitor.
39. Try a new sport(or an old one)
Go to the park or rec center and try a new sport. Basketball, tennis, or pickleball are good sports to do with a partner or a couple of friends. Maybe pick back up on a sport from your school days.
40. Go to a Live Music Show From a Local Band
Find out what local bands are playing this weekend and where. Catch a show, show support a local band, and get some good food while you’re at it.
41. Go to a Taphouse
If you’re a beer enthusiast, find a local taphouse and make an evening of it. Just remember, pace yourself, drink plenty of water, and have a DD on standby.
42. Have Brunch
Brunch can be a great way to spend the better part of a Saturday or Sunday. Either go out with the girls, the boys, or a couple friend. Brunch also has to always be followed up with shopping.
43. Visit an Animal Shelter
Visiting an animal shelter and loving on the un-homed animals will not only make them feel great, but will leave you feeling fulfilled as well.
44. Roller Skating/Ice Skating
Relive your childhood, or try something completely new by going to a skating rink. Just be aware, your ankles will get sore.
45. Go to an Arcade
Arcades can be fun for adults and kids alike. So whether you have kids or not, there’s no reason you can’t go a be a kid for the day.
46. Go to a Sports Game
You don’t have to be a sports fan to enjoy a game. The energy at a pro football, basketball, or baseball game is undeniably fun to be a part of. And if nothing else, there’s snacks.
47. Visit the Zoo
Make a trip to your closest Zoo. Ride the train if there’s one, get some ice cream, and feed the giraffes.
48. Amusement Park/Water Park
Amusement parks and water parks can be fun for an entire family, or even without one. You’ll be surprised by the speed you can achieve on a water slide as a full-grown adult.
49. Karaoke Night
Karaoke is a blast. Even if you don’t have the guts to get up and do it yourself, it’s fun to hang out and see how many talented people are out there.
50. See a Comedy Show/Open Mic
Find your local comedy hall and go to a show. Live comedy is a totally different experience than watching it on TV. Must be the energy, or maybe the drinks.
Feeling inspired? Click the link below to find food trucks or events happening in your city! If you’re reading this in the summertime, check out our other blog on good summer activities to keep you having fun.