When was the last time you and your friends had a wild weekend? I am way past that point in my life, but that doesn’t mean we all have to wave goodbye to the fun train. No matter your age, you should set aside some time every now and then so that you and your friends can catch up and have some fun!
Maintaining friendships can be hard work as you become an adult and life becomes more hectic. Responsibilities of home ownership, jobs, and being a parent can consume your life at times. But it’s important to make the effort to arrange activities and have a social life. I know this is something I really need to work on! You might say that you’re too busy to hang out and have fun, but there’s always the opportunity to make time for hanging out if you really want to. What about this weekend? And don’t just arrange a quick 30-minute catch-up at your local coffee shop. Here are some great ideas for hanging out with your friends!
Have a games night.
Too old for clubbing or bar hopping? You and your friends could gather at somebody’s house for a night of wine and games. This doesn’t have to be as tame and boring as it might sound. Having some good appetizers, fun cocktails and a few of your best friends, a night in with some games can create one heck of a fun evening. There are so many great board games now, too. You should try out a game like Cards of Humanity, Catch Phrase, or Apples to Apples! They all could lead to laughter, especially depending on the humor of your friends. Even trying out some of your favorite board games from when you were a kid could be a blast! You can reminisce over a game Candy Land or Sorry! You might even want to take the games night outdoors if it’s a warm time of year. Grill some food, bring the drinks, and have some fun.
You might not be a teenager, but you’re probably not old just yet. Get some tennis rackets or a baseball set and have an amateur sports match. Games night can be a lot of fun if you do it correctly. Make sure that you have everybody’s favorite snacks on hand and consider everybody’s interest in games when you are planning out your game night. Keep yourself entertained not just with exciting games, but also wine, conversation and vapes for those who enjoy it. You can order the food and vapes online for your game night extravaganza to save time.
Learn a new skill together.
If you and your friends really want to have a laugh this weekend then you should make it your mission to learn a new skill. Obviously, you’re probably not going to master that skill in the space of a couple of days, but you can have a fun time getting started. And if you enjoy the activity then you and your friends can make it a regularly scheduled night to carry on learning that skill. You could join a local arts and crafts course, try a cooking class, or even sign up for Tai Kwon Do together! Or if you’d rather take control of the reins yourself then you could learn a skill that could be mastered at home. You might want to check out BrewInMind if you and your friends would be keen on the idea of learning how to craft your own beers at home. With all the different types of craft beers you could create, this could be a really fun skill to learn.
Go on a road trip.
One of the best ways to bond with friends is to go on a road trip. There are always out of the way places they need to be explored near you and fun restaurants or B&Bs to be tried. Organize a journey to visit some fun destinations with your buddies. Hop in a car, pack some supplies, and head off on your journey of exploration. It doesn’t even have to cost you a lot of money; you could simply visit a town or a city you’ve always wanted to see as a group; sightseeing can be free if you look into fun parks or free activities wherever you travel!
