Have a music release listening night

Is one of your favorite bands putting out a new album?

Invite your friends over for a listening party!

Everyone can bring their favorite cocktail recipe and take turns showcasing their signature drink.

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Call up your pals and have everyone bring one thing to pamper each other with.

Think face masks, hair masks, lots of nail polishes…anyone have a cold plunge tub?

Work on a craft project together

Are you and your friends DIYers?

Find a craft project you’d like to try yourself and get your friends on board!

Vote on a book you’d all like to read and set the date!

Do a clothing swap

Clothing swapsare never a bad idea.

You could walk away with a few new pieces as well, and anything leftover can be donated.

Who knowsonce you’re done shopping, the day may take you on another adventure.

Search online for upcoming openings near you and call up your most avant-garde friends.

Better yet, see if you’re free to find a class neither of you have tried before!

Go to a museum

Museums are a great way to learn something new and foster good conversation.

Take a cooking class together

Another win-win activity to do with friends?

Taking a cooking class together.

You’ll learn how to make some amazing recipesand get to enjoy eating them, too.

Go to a comedy show

Want a night of drinks and laughter?

Go to your local comedy club, or see if there are any open-mic comedy nights near you.

Bonus points if you go to an open-mic and everyone performs a bit.

Hit up your favorite history-buff and ask if they want to go check it out!

Everyone can wear their fanciest theatre attire, grab a cocktail beforehand, and enjoy the show.

(Easy walking trails are an option too!)

Walk your dogs together

Humans love to socialize, and so do dogs!

And honestly, what sounds better than a puppy play date?

Find out which leagues near you have openings and get a team together!

It might just become the highlight of your week.

Take a bike ride

Want to take in more of your city in less time?

Map your ideal route around town and go for a bike ride with a friend or two.

Don’t forget a portable speaker, sunscreen, and some fizzy drinks!

Belaying each other can even foster a sense of connection and trust.

Bonus points if you go home and make dinner with your catch!

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Attend a personal growth workshop or retreat

Are you and your friends really into yoga?

Perhaps inner child work or even meditation?

See what upcoming workshops and retreats are being held near you and book your spots!

You’ll grow individually, and as friends.

Call up your friends and make a day of it!

Do a tarot reading

Any mystical folks out there?

For an evening of reflection, get your friends together for a grouptarot reading.

And let’s be realreligious or spiritual services are deep.

Volunteer together

Are the you and your friends big environmentalists?

Or perhaps you’ve bonded over being vegan?

Find a local charity you could both get behind and commit the day to furthering the cause together.

And when you make them with friends, it feels that much more inspiring!

Find one coming up near you and get a group together to try it out.

Take turns asking each other questions

Remember back in the day when you would play 20-questions?

Let’s bring that back!

If you really want to get to know your friends, simply ask them somethoughtful questions.

Everyone can take turns asking versus sharing, and you’re sure to learn something new about each other.

Games to play with friends

Frisbee golf

Any frisbee fans out there?

Two truths and a lie

Who doesn’t love a good questions game?

Split up into teams and battle it out to find out which of your friends makes the best mime.

For an extra fun twist, have everyone take a drink whenever they haven’t done something.