41 Fun Free Things You Can Do On The Weekend
You don’t always need to spend money to enjoy your weekend. There are a lot of things you can do, either by yourself or with friends, that are completely free. By simply avoiding any activities with a price on the weekend, you can save a lot of money.
Your no-spend weekend will rarely be coincidental. You need to create a plan in advance and stick to it! I like to create a no-spend checklist for the weekend and tick each activity off as I go along. If I don’t want to spend the weekend alone, I’ll get my friends and family on board. This way, we can do free activities together.
Simple no-spend activities that you may enjoy
If you are interested in writing
1| Write a poem about your feelings on a specific topic.
2| Start a journal about your day-to-day life.
3| Begin writing a short story or novel about something you find interesting.
4| Create an informational guide about something you’re skilled in and passionate about.
5| Start a personal blog.
If you want to be away from home
6| Get tickets to one of the many free events you can find on Eventbrite.
7| Take a trip to your local library and start reading a new book.
8| Take a trip to a free museum or art gallery and explore.
9| Explore a new area by bike.
10| Go on a discovery walk around your local area.
11| Have a picnic at your local park using leftovers.
12| Use your roller skates to go roller skating outside.
13| Go camping in your garden.
14| Stargaze with a friend or your partner.
15| Join a free yoga class.
If you love arts and craft projects
16| Create a scrapbook only using things you find around your house.
17| Get out your paints and follow an online painting tutorial.
18| Sketch or doodle whatever is on your mind.
19| Cut, sew and alter your old clothes to create a new outfit.
20| Create a digital vision board using images online.
If you enjoy DIY activities and experiments
21| Watch a new hairstyle tutorial and try it out on yourself.
22| Experiment with a new eyeshadow or makeup look.
23| Create and model in a DIY photoshoot at home.
24| Try out new outfit combinations.
25| Organise a DIY spa day only using products you already have.
26| Experiment with the ingredients in your kitchen.
If you're in the mood to socialise
27| Reach out to a friend or family member you haven’t spoken to in a while.
28| Catch up with your closest friends on a group call.
29| Volunteer your time at a local charity or community event.
30| Play board games with your friends or family.
31| Organise a mini movie night at home.
If you want to learn something new
32| Use YouTube to begin learning a new skill.
33| Download DuoLingo to learn (or continue learning) a new language.
34| Practise playing an instrument you already have at home.
35| Binge-read your favourite blog.
36| Watch an interesting documentary.
37| Learn the lyrics to your new favourite songs.
38| Improve your photography skills.
Other "just because you can" activities
39| Dance in front of your mirror while listening to your favourite songs.
40| Binge-watch the programme’s you never got round to in the week.
41| Play your old favourite online or video games.