The best things to do with friends are often simple: share a meal, play a game, explore somewhere nearby, or learn something together. This list gives you practical options for different budgets, weather, energy levels, and group sizes.
If you need a quick answer, choose a movie or game night for an easy indoor plan, a picnic or walk for a relaxed outdoor plan, or a HuntAR treasure hunt when your group wants a shared challenge with a clear goal.
Fun things to do with a group
These ideas work well when several people are involved. Pick something that gives everyone a role and does not require too much planning.
Host a themed dinner night
Choose a theme such as Italian night, favourite childhood foods, or breakfast for dinner. Ask each person to bring one dish, drink, or playlist contribution.
Sing karaoke
Book a karaoke room, visit a local venue, or use lyric videos at home. Let everyone choose one song and end with a group performance.
Plan a board game or card night
Use quick party games for a lively group or a longer strategy game for people who enjoy competition. Keep one familiar game available so nobody needs a long explanation.
Try an escape room
Choose a difficulty level that suits the group and work together to solve the puzzles. Many cities also have outdoor escape games and portable versions for home.
Run a friendly taste test
Compare different chocolates, chips, soft drinks, ice creams, or local snacks. Hide the labels, score each option, and reveal the results at the end.
Start a casual book or film club
Choose one book, film, or short series each month. Keep the discussion relaxed and rotate who makes the next selection.
Have a trivia night
Visit a local trivia event or create your own categories. Mix music, sport, geography, films, and general knowledge so different people can contribute.
Plan a group sports night
Book a court, lane, field, or table for bowling, badminton, basketball, tennis, pool, or another sport people already know.
Things to do indoors with friends
Indoor plans are useful when the weather is poor or the group wants a low-pressure evening at home.
Play a HuntAR treasure hunt indoors
Use Indoor Mode to place an augmented reality adventure in a clear indoor space. Take turns reading clues, searching for details, and agreeing on each answer. Get HuntAR on the App Store.
Have a movie marathon
Pick a film series, a genre, or three favourites from the group. Add comfortable seating, popcorn, and a short break between films.
Cook a meal together
Choose something with several simple jobs, such as pizza, tacos, dumplings, pasta, or sushi rolls. Divide the preparation before anyone starts.
Bake and decorate something
Make cookies, cupcakes, bread, or a simple cake. Decorating gives everyone something to do even when only one person enjoys baking.
Build a shared playlist
Ask each person to add five songs around a theme, memory, or mood. Play the finished list during dinner or your next road trip.
Complete a large puzzle
Choose a puzzle that fits the time available, put on music, and leave snacks nearby. This is a relaxed option that still creates conversation.
Hold a video game tournament
Pick games with short rounds and simple controls. Rotate players, use a basic bracket, and include a cooperative option for anyone who does not want to compete.
Learn one useful skill together
Try a cooking class, dance lesson, language session, craft workshop, or beginner fitness class. Learning together removes some of the pressure of being new.
Things to do outdoors with friends
Good outdoor plans need a clear meeting point, a weather check, and an activity that fits the group’s pace.
Explore a HuntAR outdoor adventure
Choose a published HuntAR location and solve the story together while exploring on foot. Stay aware of traffic, other people, and uneven ground while searching for clues. Find a HuntAR location.
Have a picnic
Meet at a park, beach, garden, or other permitted public space. Keep the food simple and bring one game that is easy for everyone to join.
Go for a walk or hike
Choose a neighbourhood route, waterfront path, city trail, or nature hike. Agree on the distance and pace before the group leaves.
Take a bike ride
Plan a safe route with a café, park, or scenic stop. Make sure every rider has the equipment required by local rules.
Spend a day at the beach or pool
Swim, relax, share food, and play simple games. Check the weather, opening times, supervision needs, and local safety guidance first.
Play a casual outdoor sport
Bring a football, basketball, frisbee, badminton set, or equipment for a popular local game. Use flexible teams and simple rules.
Go stargazing
Choose a safe place away from bright city lights, bring blankets, and use a stargazing app to identify constellations and planets.
Have an outdoor movie night
Use a garden, courtyard, campsite, or permitted community space. Keep the setup simple with a projector, speakers, blankets, and familiar snacks.
Easy places to go with friends
When nobody wants to host, choose a familiar local outing that gives the group something to see, eat, or do.
Try a new restaurant or café
Choose somewhere nobody in the group has visited. Sharing dishes or ordering different desserts gives everyone something to compare.
Visit a market or street fair
Browse local food, art, clothing, and music without following a strict schedule. Check city and community listings for current events.
Explore a museum or gallery
Look for free admission days, evening hours, or a temporary exhibition. Let each person choose one room or work they want the group to see.
Go bowling or play indoor mini golf
These work well for mixed skill levels because the activity is clear and conversation can continue between turns.
Cheer for a local team
Attend a professional, school, university, or community match. Smaller local events can be affordable and easier to plan than major games.
Visit a tourist attraction in your own city
Choose a landmark, neighbourhood, viewpoint, or historic site that everyone has heard about but never visited together.
Go to a live performance
Look for a concert, comedy night, theatre production, open mic, dance performance, or free public show that fits the group’s interests.
Take a short day trip
Pick one nearby town, park, beach, or attraction. Decide on transport, one main activity, and a return time so the plan stays manageable.
How to choose something everyone will enjoy
Start with four questions: How much time do you have? What is the budget? Does the group want to relax or be active? What will the weather allow? Once those are answered, choose one plan and set a time. A simple decision is usually better than another hour in the group chat.
Save this list for the next time someone asks what there is to do. You do not need an elaborate plan. You only need an activity that makes it easy for people to spend time together.