Fun things to do with your friends
In order to keep friendships alive, and thriving, it is crucial that we spend time with our friends. However, with our daily lives grow busier than ever, at times it becomes really difficult to find time to ourselves and our friends for get-togethers.
Although we do have things that we love to do with our friends, and enjoy them, it might seem to be repetitive after a certain a while. Moreover, in case you are looking for something a little but different from regular coffee dates, lunch, and heading to the bar for happy hours, then you have come to the right place.
This list of fun things to do will not only make the time spend with your friends more memorable, and fun, but also help you to know each other better, improve your socialization skills, and broaden your perspective towards the world.
On the other hand, we also have the tendency of restricting ourselves to things and people who are familiar to us for the sake of attaining a sense of security, peace, and calm. Undoubtedly it is the best feeling in the world- a place of respite, and company of people who always have our back. But if we think about it a little, at times it is necessary for us to put ourselves out there in the world, and try pushing our boundaries.
Yes, we know it might sound scary, but having a friend with you while you venture new territories not only help you to ease into the new and unfamiliar territories, but it is also more fun!
- Hosting a tasting party (wine, beer, cheese, chocolate)
The world around us is full of culinary decadence. However, in most occasions, they are not available in the stores around the corner. You can try and curate these few food items, and have people come over. You can also make things more fun and interesting by selecting themes for the party, such as the country from where the food item is originally from. People shall also contribute to the stock and when the tasting is over, group favourites can be decided.
- Starting a dinner club
My best friend went to culinary school in New York and later began hosting a small breakfast club with few of her fellow students. It was a win-win situation because she along with her friends could practice their culinary skills and have a relaxing experience with friend. The best part was having new people. They mandatory for each other their friends to bring a new person with them who no one else knew in the group. You can sit back and have quality time while you bond with people over food. They also decided themes based on colours and that was not just a treat to the eyes, but also tested their creative powers.
- Hosting a heritage potluck dinner
If you are scared of weekly dinner or supper club, you can consider hosting it once a month, but include people from various background. Each of the invited guests would bring a dish that represents their culture and tradition, or a drink that is famous in their hometown or country. In this way you will experience a melting pot of various cultures and learn about dishes and drinks which you might have never heard of or tasted!
- Starting a book club
Now this might sound to be a book lover’s dream come true. While it is always the best idea to spend your weekends curled up in the couch with your favourite book, a book club with bring some mental and intellectual stimulation. It is not uncommon for us to stick to the genres of our choice. But with a book club, and a variety of options to choose from, you will be able to expand your reading circle.
- Discover your own town
This might sound weird. But hey, in so many occasions, we miss out on the interesting and not-so-known parts of the town or city we live in. take your best friend along with you as you both can choose to take long walks, or a hike, or even a cycle tour in your own town. Take hep from local librarians! They are well read about the local history, or in other cases, shall be able to help you find a local historian who knows the town’s history like magic.
- Learn a new skill
The possibilities are endless! Have you been thinking of learning how to quilt? Sign up for a course with your friend and have fun while learning! There are too many things to learn, and most often we hardly have time to explore. The best thing about trying new things with friends is your readily available support system. Moreover it also keeps you accountable. If you are looking for more of indoor activities, knowledgematik.com has a curated list for you!
