Are you looking for ideas of activities to do with friends at home? Whether it’s a casual evening out or a more festive event, there are plenty of fun ways to spend time together, other than cooking or watching a movie. This blog article lists five ideas of at-home activities to try out at your next get-together with friends.
1. Trivia Night
Although this game is a classic for evenings with your loved ones, it can’t be forgotten. After all, what better way to liven up an evening than with some friendly competition? Challenge your friends with questions on a variety of topics: history, geography, entertainment, music, movies, and so on. Divide your guests into teams and choose a “game master” to ask the questions. You can also spice up the competition with a challenge for those who get it wrong!
Tip: Use an app or create your own question cards for simplicity. You can also include “surprise questions”, such as challenges or mini-games, to change things up!
2. Painting Swap
If you’ve got creative friends, this is an activity idea they’ll love. The idea is simple but fun: each participant starts off by painting or drawing on a canvas. Then, after 5 or 10 minutes, everyone passes their work to the person to their right. Everyone then keeps working on each painting before swaping again. The final result will be an unexpected mix of ideas and styles.
This activity is a great way to see how everyone’s personalities express themselves through art, while having a laugh at the creations!
3. Time Capsule Creation
Want to do something meaningful with your evening? Create a time capsule! It’s a fun and emotional project: each guest places an object, letter or souvenir in an airtight box or container. The idea is to set these objects aside and agree on a future date for opening the capsule, say 5 or 10 years from now. Who knows what you’ll find? The objects will testify to the moments shared and the memories of that special evening.
This activity can be accompanied by predictions or wishes for the future, making the experience even more memorable.
4. Clay Workshop
If you love crafts and are looking for a creative activity to do with friends, DIY clay creations are a great option. And who wouldn’t love to have some homemade decorative magnets? Not only is it a fun and relaxing activity, but you’ll also leave with some original souvenirs to stick on your fridge or give as gifts. At the end of the evening, organize a small exposition of your works and vote among yourselves for the most successful. All you need is clay, paint, brushes and magnets. You’ll easily find all these items in a hobby store like DeSerre.
5. Home-made Drinks Competition
For a more festive evening, a cocktail contest is a great idea! Each friend is asked to create an original drink, with or without alcohol. Special syrups like Monsieur Cocktail, or even fresh fruit, can be incorporated. At the end, everyone tries the others’ creations and rates them for creativity, taste and presentation.
We hope these activities will liven up evenings with friends in your home or your Trylon apartment! Whether you’re a quizmaster, art lover or cocktail enthusiast, there’s something for everyone. Feel free to personalize these activities and add your own touch to make each evening even more memorable.
