84 Fun Things To Do With Friends In Winter, Summer

Winter can be daunting and gray, while summer brings sunshine and warmth. But no matter what mother nature brings, boredom can still linger. What you need is a list of fun activities to do with friends in winter or summer to keep you sane.

This collection of fun things to do for the weekend, fun things to do when bored at home, fun things to do at sleepover, fun things to do with friends in winter or summer is all you need.

fun things to do when you’re bored at home

Let’s start off our list with some fun things to do when you’re bored at home alone, with family or with your friends.

1| Try a new recipe

Find a new recipe in a book or online and challenge yourself to make a new meal.

2| Just relax, do what feels good

Sometimes boredom is a sign of stress or procrastination. So whatever you’re avoiding or is stressing you out, maybe you need to take a break from it. So take a much needed break and Netflix and chill, meditate, yoga…

3| Raise your vibration

Find something that makes you laugh, happy and carefree. Watch a funny stand up comedy. Sing and dance like no one is watching. Anything that makes you feel happy, go for it!

4| Decorate your home for the next season

5| Bake sweet treats and decorate cookies

6| Declutter or deep clean your home

With busy lives, sometimes cleaning becomes a rush job. So take some time to declutter and clean your home.

7| Finish unfinished projects

You know those projects you previously started but never made time to finish. Take some time to get it done. Just convince yourself to start or do just an hour. You’ll most likely get carried away doing what you didn’t want to do and lose tract of time.

8| Find an inspirational podcast to listen to

9| Create a self-care day

Sometimes we ladies put everything above ourselves. Take some time to relax and pamper yourself! Have a glow up day, bubble bath, face mask, mani, pedi… You deserve it!

10| Catch up on old emails

Don’t know about you, but my inbox is a mess. Keeping up with emails can become challenging sometimes. But the key here is to be consistent with deleting old unwanted emails. Make it a part of your daily/weekly routine.

11| Make a scrapbook

Print pictures or use what you have on hand to capture your favourite memories.

12| Write a letter

Write a letter to your kids. This can be something special you do as a gift or to document a special moment they have. You can also write a love letter to your boyfriend or girlfriend, or write a letter to your younger self.

13| Play with slime, Play-Doh, clay…

Yes, I know slime! But if you have ever played with that stuff you know it’s gratifying and therapeutic. Sure, the texture is cold and slimy, but you can easily get lost in a cool sensory experience. Even if you are not into slime, you can try playsand, clay, Play-Doh…

14| Build with Lego

Ok don’t judge, am 35 and I love playing with Lego. You can buy Lego sets to create a pre-designed structure or create something from your imagination. There’s no limit to what you can create.

15| Plan your next family vacation

16| Rearrange your home furniture

I rearrange my home furniture about once a year because I get bored with looking at the same setup. Why don’t you try it?

17| Spend some time in your backyard

Bird watching, enjoying alone time, playing in the grass, reading an enjoyable book, playing with pets or kids…

18| Write a love letter, love message, greetings card

Write a love letter or love message to your boyfriend or your significant other. Since you’re bored at home, use the time to write a letter expressing your love and admiration for your partner. They will definitely appreciate it.

19| Get outside and enjoy nature

Being surrounded by nature and all its glory is soothing and can help destress. Lounge in your yard, go for a nature walk, bird watch…

20| Get your body moving

Do yoga, go for a run, have a workout session, Zumba, go hiking, bike ride…

21| Tend to your plants

Give your indoor or outdoor plant babies some much needed love and attention.

22| Call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while

23| Start a journal

If you haven’t started already, you need a gratitude journal to write out daily what you are grateful for. This is the best way to focus on the positive things in your life.

Also, journaling for mental health is therapeutic and a good way to get things out of your head.

24| Find a DIY project to do

Find inspiration on Pinterest for DIY home decor, craft with kids, redo antique furniture, DIY home renovation…

25| Take a nap

Trust me, sometimes a nap is just what you need to feel refreshed and energized again.

26| Research a side hustle

Most people have had a thought to start a side hustle. Can’t blame them. Because having multiple streams of income is the best way to ensure financial stability.

I have started multiple side hustles and abandoned them because they just didn’t feel right. And am ok with that. Trying is the best way to find out what you love and what you are naturally good at.

fun things to do with friends in the summer

Summer is only a few short months here in Canada, so we always try to make the best of it. And you should too. Here’s a list of fun plans to do with friends for summer.

27| Epic vacation to a tropical island

Nothing says summer better than laying on the beach on a hot summer day with friends. Get your friends together and jet off to a sunny paradise!

28| Go apple picking

The best way to get the freshest fruits is to pick them yourself. Visit a local farm or apple orchard and find the best apples or berries to make some tasty dessert.

29| Visit your local beach or lake

Have a fun beach day with friends or family. Pack lunch, sun protection, music and have a blast the whole day by the water enjoying fun water sports.

30| Water sports

Spend the day swimming, snorkeling, waterskiing, surfing, rent a boat for the day…

31| Book an Airbnb for a week

There are plenty of gorgeous beach front properties to choose from. Get a group of friends together and split the cost for the week.

My family is planning to get a family Airbnb for an epic family vacation in Muskoka. Why not find a place for a friend or family getaway?

32| Tie dye party

Get t-shirts, sweatshirts, dresses, whatever you want, along with your dying supplies and have some fun.

33| Find colourful rocks at the beach or store and make jewelry

34| Attend an outdoor concert

Concerts are among one of the best things to do with your friends. Since COVID took the world by storm, outdoor activities have become more popular and somewhat safer. So have a fun girls’ night out and dance and sing your heart out carefree.

34| Visit an amusement park

Take a ride on your favorite roller coaster or fairest wheel and have the time of your life with your besties.

35| Have a picnic

Enjoy a picnic at the park or the beach. Every year, we try to have a family picnic, usually by the lake. We bring our blankets, lots of food and music… It’s always a blast.

36| Take an epic family road trip

Rent or buy an RV. And take a trip across the country. Stopping at national parks, beaches, museums, springs, amusement parks.

Or if you want a challenge, get your own sprinter van and convert it into a home on wheels to travel in.

37| Ride in a hot-air balloon

Ever wonder what the city looks like from a bird’s-eye view? Ride in a hot-air balloon and get an incredible view of your city. You’ll be amazed at what you see from above.

38| Have a pool party

Music, a BBQ, and your closest friends will make the best pool party.

39| Go hiking

Take an early trip to your national parks or hiking trail this summer. The earlier the better, before the trails get crowded.

40| Camping trip

There’s something magical about spending the night outdoors. Eating s’mores, telling stories by the fireside and sleeping under the stars. Whether in your backyard or at a national park, make it an epic adventure, but don’t forget the bug spray.

41| Plan a friends reunion

Most of us have kept our distance from each other to stay safe, but with the world getting back to normal, a fun reunion is a great way to reconnect with friends and family.

42| Go partying

Have a fun girl or boys’ night out dancing and having a blast. Be sure to have a designated driver.

43| Go wine tasting

There are so many places within Canada and the US to go wine tasting. Make it a fun girls’ trip or make it a date with your partner.

fun things to do with friends at sleepovers

There are many fun things to do with your friends when bored, and a sleepover is definitely one of them.

It doesn’t matter how old you are, you can still enjoy the benefits of being away from home with friends. So if you’re looking for fun things to do on the weekend with friends, then keep reading.

44| Create a dessert bar

Create an epic dessert bar featuring everyone’s favourite dessert and treats. Have a chill night with music and food.

45| Self-care night

Pamper each other. Manicure, pedicure, facial, do each other’s hair. Here is a list of self-care ideas you’ll love.

46| Fun movie night outdoors

Set up your projector, snacks, s’mores, have a fun night outdoors.

47| Camping

Camping in your backyard. Have a little BBQ, music, tents, tell stores…

48| Baking at a sleepover

Bake some tasty treats. Apple pie, apple crumble, cookies, cake, brownies…

49| Have a karaoke party

Make this a judgment free zone so everyone can be comfortable performing.

50| Play would you rather

Enjoy this post of would you rather game for adults to get started.

51| Play games

Play board games, card games, pool, table hockey…

52| Indoor dance party

I stop parting a few years ago, and I definitely don’t miss it. But sometime I just want to play my favorite music and have a blast. So why not create an epic dance party with your friends at home? No need to drive anywhere.

53| Indoor camping

Make s’mores, BBQ ahead of time, make dessert, light the fireplace or candles and tell stores or watch movies.

54| Have a pool party

If it’s a hot night, why not lounge around and have a late night pool party?

55| Play video games

56| Have a costume party

It doesn’t have to be Halloween to have a mini costume party at home. Have your friends wear something crazy or a wear themed costume.

57| DIY craft night

Make bath bombs, body scrubs, sugar wax, candles, Christmas ornaments, wreaths…

58| Have a potloc party

Have your besties bring their fave dish to the sleepover.

59| Play charades or Pictionary

This is a great way to get friends together and have a good laugh while being creative.

60| Dance party

Order take out, put on your favorite playlist, a glass of your favorite wine… have some fun!

61| Bonfire with friends

Have a bonfire and tell funny stories. These could be horror stories from past dates, childhood stories, weird things that’ve ever happened to you.

62| Vent your worries

This would be a therapeutic way to vent and get over some issues in a safe environment. You will definitely feel better when it’s over.

63| Sip’n paint

Try a sip’n paint at home with friends. You can easily find affordable supplies and how to video or make it more interesting by getting a model.

64| Dinner party

Have a multi course meal dinner party with friends.

65| Make jams or jelly

66| Play a murder mystery game

This can be a really fun way to be creative and have fun. There are tons of murder mystery games on Amazon.

Winter bucket list ideas: fun things to do with friends in the winter

So it’s winter, you’re cold and looking for fun things to do with friends when you’re bored. Well, here’s a list of fun things to do with friends in the winter. I usually stay in doors during winter.

67| Snowboarding

Snowboarding is on my winter bucket list because it looks really fun and challenging. Book a trip with friends to try out this amazing winter sport.

68| Winter hiking

There are many winter hikes to explore in Ontario, from frozen waterfalls to conservation areas you will have plenty to choose from. Ontario hiking gives you the ultimate winter trail guide for more places to explore.

69| Hot springs

I recently discovered that there are several hot springs and hot baths in Canada. This is a perfect getaway for friends and family to enjoy the beauty of nature and soak in a hot spring.

70| Go dog sledding

Enjoy a dog sledding tour through the winter wonderland. There are plenty of destinations to choose from in your own backyard.

71| Build a snow igloo

Pretty sure you can find videos on YouTube that can give you ideas on how to build an igloo. This is a fun thing to do with friends or family in the cold winter.

72| Visit an ice hotel

Get a group of friends or your partner and visit this ice hotel in Quebec. There are tons of fun activities to choose from to keep you busy during your stay.

73| Go sledding

Sledding is a safer approach to skiing. It still offers speed and fun but keeps you seated and closer to the ground.

74| Go skiing

There are numerous mountain resorts in Canada and the US that offer skiing, snowboarding and lots more winter activities. No matter your skiing level, there are instructors available to help you and friends make the most of your snowy adventure.

75| Have a snowman building contest

76| Have a photo shoot

Even though it’s cold, winter is magical and beautiful. So get your besties, your best winter outfit and have a fun winter photo shoot outside.

Fun winter activities indoors

77| Start a new hobby

Anything where you can stay indoors and stay warm. Knitting, candle making, embroidery, sewing…

78| Book club

Create a list of books you and friends want to read. This is a great opportunity to share a common interest and socialize. Get together in person or online.

79| Movie night

Stay home, cook or order comfort foods and have a themed Netflix and chill movie night.

80| Visit an indoor water park

There are a few indoor water parks across Canada to have a fun winter getaway to make it feel like summer.

81| Make comfort foods

Foods like chilli and cornbread, soups, taco, cacao always seem to taste better in the winter.

82| Have a holiday party

Christmas party, New Year’s party, thanksgiving, winter wonderland themed party…

83| Join the gym

Get your friends together and set fitness goals for the winter. By summer, you will all have a fit, healthy body to be proud of. Setting fitness goals with your friends gives you someone to keep you accountable.

84| Have a spa day

Make the most of your day with an at home spa day. Facial, mani, pedi, skincare, bubble bath.

85| Clean out your closet

Final Thoughts on fun things to do summer and winter

Hope you enjoyed this fun list of activities to do with friends when you’re bored for the winter, summer, or for a sleepover.

These are simple suggestions to create a friend’s bucket list or for when you’re looking for an adventure.

So it’s your turn. What’s your favourite thing to do in the winter or summer with friends?