WAYS TO HAVE FUN WITH FRIENDs

We can fuel that friendship in so many ways, including spending time with one another, having fun together, and just enjoying each other. So here’s our list of 10 non-traditional ways to have fun with your best friend. Note: you won’t find “dinner and a movie” here!

 

1. BE TOURISTS

Explore some new or old places around town. 

Check out out-of-the-way neighborhoods, a new hot spot, or visit tourist attractions. Even if you find some of these locations a bit cheesy, visiting them with your friend can be a lot of fun.

2. GO OUTSIDE

Check out a hiking trail nearby or swing by a neighborhood park. 

Spend some time people watching, perhaps bringing some food and making a picnic of it. Watch the sunset together on a bench or blanket and take the opportunity to just be with one another. 

Bring along a list of constellations and see who can find the most once it gets dark. Or, flip it around: have a sunrise date.

3. GET SOME CULTURE

Visit a nearby museum and take in some art or history. 

Ask your spouse what they think of different pieces or exhibits. 

It might spark a conversation you wouldn’t otherwise have and 

give you an opportunity to learn something about your spouse you didn’t know.

4. PLAY TOGETHER

Find a local gaming center or bowling alley and check it out. 

You can race some go-karts, play laser tag or pinball, challenge each other to a round of miniature golf, see who can win the most thickest in the arcade, try out the skating rink, or hit the bowling lanes for some friendly and fun competition.

5. SEE THE SHOWS

As an alternative to the classic movie date, take in some live talent and check out what performances are in town. 

Visit one of the larger venues for incoming Broadway, international, or national shows or see some of the smaller, local performance groups to support the arts in your area. You can even check out nearby comedy clubs for a dose of laughter. Take the time during intermission to ask what your spouse thinks of the performance so far, then go out to dinner or 

coffee after to discuss what you saw.

6. GET IN THE GAME

Love sports? Go back to your childhood and play a game of HORSE, toss around a ball or a Frisbee, or check out a sports event. Even if you’re not die-hard fans, it can be fun to go out and support the local team together.

7. MAKE MUSIC TOGETHER

If you’re musical, stay in and play/sing together. Write a song for your spouse or sing your own rendition of your favorites. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can record a video and upload it to YouTube for everyone to enjoy! Love music, but don’t have a much talent for it? See Tip #5.

8. BRING OUT YOUR INNER FOODIE

Try a complex and intricate recipe together. Go through the whole process, from shopping at your favorite grocery store (or maybe an extra trip for an exceptional ingredient) to enjoying the finished product. Even if it turns out to not be as delicious as hoped, the shoulder-to-shoulder time together will be fun—and ordering in is always a backup option.

9. TRY DINNER WITH A TWIST

Experiment with foods or restaurants you’ve never tried before. 

Try karaoke at a local sushi bar. Visit a nearby winery festival. 

Do a murder mystery dinner. Find fun or unexpected variations 

to your typical dates.

10. TAKE A TRIP

Leaving overnight isn’t always an option, but take an opportunity to get away, even if it’s only an hour or so out of town. Take a day of vacation from work while the kids are at school, or trade off a babysitting day with another family. Check out the scenery, try the most recommended food, visit local shops, and just walk around town. The short road trip will also provide an opportunity for new memories together.