Fun Things to Do That Don’t Cost a Thing
One area where many of us overspend is entertainment. After working hard at our jobs and taking care of other responsibilities, we want to do fun things in our spare time. It’s even better when we can spend this time with the important people in our lives.
Entertainment costs can really add up, but they don’t have to. Now’s a good time to change your mindset and realize there are a lot of things you can do for free.
Here’s a list of fun things to do that don’t cost a thing to get you started:
Host a boardgame night
Go geocaching
Check your community calendar
Have a picnic
Spread a blanket under the stars
Go to a national park
Host a bonfire
Head to the library
Visit friends and family
Read a book
Volunteer with a cause you admire
Get out in nature
Learn something new
Go work out or exercise
Host a potluck dinner
Play in a community sports league
Bake, cook or grill something
Clean out your closets
Have a yard sale
Sightsee in your town or a nearby area
Have a date night with your partner or a friend at home
Rearrange your furniture for a new look
Host a clothing swap with friends
Start a new hobby like genealogy or gardening
Do some jigsaw or word puzzles
Try meditation
Go swimming at a free lake or beach
Play with a pet
Start a book club
Have a card game night
Work for a political campaign
Binge watch a new series
Have a movie night in
Check out free classes in your community
Invite your friends to learn with you
Watch the sunrise or sunset
Go for a bike ride
Go fishing
Host a themed party or movie marathon
Help a new mom with childcare or cooking
Set some goals and make some life plans
Support the local arts by seeing a school play or musical production
Visit a nursing home
Go dancing
These are some quick entertainment ideas to consider, either by yourself or with others. As you can see, there are lots of ways to spend your time for free! You don’t have to spend a dime to have fun.
Hopefully, this list sparks some ideas of your own. Now get out there and have a ball!
To your creative success ;-)
Your happy WAHM, Stephanie Gilbert
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