14 Ways to Have an Evening with Friends
Whether for a birthday, another special occasion, or just because you are in desperate need of a catch up, having an evening in with friends can be the perfect way to blow off some steam, have a few laughs, and bring a smile back to your face.
If you’re looking for things to with your friends, then we have got you sorted. Below is a list of fourteen different activities you could do with your friends that are fun and exciting! Check it out now.
Watch a Film or TV Show
This one is a pretty obvious one. With the invention of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Plus, and all of the other streaming platforms, you’re bound to be able to find a film or TV show that every single one of you will enjoy.
And if you can’t decide, why not put your choices into a hat and pick one out at random. Then no one can be blamed if you all hate it!
Have a Casino Evening
A casino evening is a really easy way to have a few laughs and win a few bets! You could all dress up and play poker or go to a casino and play blackjack together. If you’re looking for a night in option, you could log onto a slot comparison site, like Fruity Slots, and find websites that have great odds to play online instead!
Remember that this is a form of gambling and should always be done with caution.
Spend the Evening Baking
Baking is such a fun way to spend some time with friends, and you eat lots of tasty treats afterwards (provided you’re actually a good baker). If you’re looking to test yourselves, you could even go for a Bake Off style evening where you rate each other pastries and do a blind challenge too!
Have a Dance Party
Whether you quite literally turn on the disco ball and dance around your friends living room, or you join a dance class together, an evening spent dancing with friends is a great way to get some exercise and enjoy yourself. In fact, dancing is thought to improve your mental health!
Host a Life Drawing Class
A big trend at the moment is life drawing. There are options for attending virtual life drawing classes, heading to an in-person one, or even setting up your own fruit bowl, inviting over your friends, and having your own class.
And if life drawing isn’t the one for you, you could come up with a whole host of other creative ways to spend the evening, like painting, knitting, or pottery making!
Play Card Games
Card games are so much fun if you’re playing them with the right people. In the world of Netflix and games consoles and social media, we rarely take the time to just relax and play a game of cards, so why not bring the tradition back.
If you’ve never played, or you’re looking to refresh your memory, make sure to take a look at the rules of your favourite games online beforehand to keep everyone on the right track.
Start a Book Swap
Reading is coming back into fashion with influencers all over social media setting themselves reading challenges, so why not jump on the trend. Read a good book lately? Why not swap it with a friend and read their favourite novel?
If you enjoy this, you could even consider a monthly book club where you choose a book and meet up to discuss it afterwards. It is an easy way to make sure you’re taking time to socialise and chill with your friends.
Have a Clothes Swap
Fast fashion is out, slow fashion is in. So, instead of trawling through ASOS, you could gather your friends and clothes you don’t wear anymore and host your own clothes swap. This is an excellent way to refresh your wardrobe without spending any money and you get to do your part for the planet too.
Give Each Other Mani/Pedis
Are you trying to save money on expensive gel manicures this month? Well, why not get your creative and artistic friend to do your nails for you? You can repay them by doing their nails too!
Host a Quiz
Hosting a quiz and testing your friend’s knowledge is a good way to spend an evening probably arguing over answers! All jokes aside, this is a good way to bring everyone together and is a Zoom-friendly option, so if you’ve got friends scattered around the country then they can join in too.
Attend a gym Class
This might sound like a terrible idea but pairing socialising with exercising is actually a fantastic way to boost your mental well-being. If you’ve been feeling a bit low recently, this could be the thing you need to feel good again!
If you want to challenge yourself, then something like a spin class could be good, but if you want to relax, try something a little more soothing like yoga. And, if a gym isn’t accessible to you, search around for Pilates, Zumba, and other exercise classes hosted outside of gyms.
Grab a Bite to Eat
An obvious one if you’re looking for a way to catch up easily but grabbing a bite to eat is such a great way to have a fun evening out. You could try a restaurant you already love or be adventurous and try a cuisine you’ve never had before.
Cook a Meal Together
And if you want to save money, why not find some cool new recipes, split the cost of ingredients and cook a meal together? You could still dress up and get some fancy wines to drink with it, and then enjoy an evening of good food with good people.
Go to the Theatre
Last but not least, after years without being able to go to the theatre, why not celebrate being able to again by booking to see play, musical, or another show! You can hang out with friends and soak up culture all at once.
