It can be easy to lapse into a predictable routine at the weekend, especially if you’re on a strict budget. However, there are plenty of fun things to do during your days off, and to prove this here are examples of activities to liven up your free time. They are cheap, fun, and entertaining, so give them a go!
Exercise
Go For a Walk: A brisk walk is healthy and can be a fascinating pursuit.
Go For a Run: It’s free and great exercise.
Go Swimming: Find your nearest leisure center and go for a swim.
Drum: You don’t need a drum kit get some percussive objects and work out a groove.
Dance: Turn on the radio, or stick on your iPod, and dance away to your favorite songs.
Community Sports: There are many community football, cricket, baseball or basketball teams you can join. Take advantage of the opportunity to meet new people whilst working out.
Cook
Make a Homemade Pizza.
Make Some Bread: A simple, cheap, and easy to cook.
Pop Some Corn: A very easy, fun, and delicious cooking experiment.
Organize a Budget Food Contest: Have friends round with the rules of cooking. Mark the results and reward the winner.
Be Creative
Draw: All you need is a pencil or crayons and some paper, then let your imagination run wild.
Play the Sentence Game: Take it in turns to write a sentence on a piece of paper. Fold the paper over after you’ve finished, and then supply one word on the next line for the following person. You can make some hilarious stories this way.
Make a Kite: Build a homemade kite to fly somewhere!
Creative Writing: A computer, or pen and paper, is all you need to be a writer. You don’t need to be Hemingway, just write whatever enters your head.
Write a Letter: Letter writing is a forgotten art. It’s more personal to write a letter to a friend or relative, and it’s always nice to receive one back.
Volunteer at Your Local Theater: You can see if they take volunteers, such as ushers, for some additional experience.
Audition for a Play: Take things a step further and audition for a local play.
Local Community
Watch Wildlife: Heading out to a local park, or into the countryside, is a free way to see nature in action.
Head to the Playground: Most communities provide a free park replete with a playground. Those swings and seesaws are fun no matter how old you are.
Do Some Gardening: Head into your garden! If you live in a flat in the city you can check supermarkets for indoor potato or tomato growing bags and herb gardens.
Car Boot Sales: Go to, or throw, a Car Boot Sale to interact with your community.
Check your Community Calendar: Visit your council’s website for details on upcoming events.
Join a Film or Book Club: Most film or literature fans will be able to find a weekly club. Here you’ll be able to meet like-minded people and discuss your hobby.
Visit Friends: Organize to meet with friends and spend the day talking and having fun.
Volunteer Work: Consider doing some volunteer work for a charity. As experience it can go on your CV, can introduce you to new people, and provide a welcome feel good factor.
Visit Free Museums: Check your council’s official website for information about the free museums in your area.
Visit a Zoo or Wildlife Reserve: Visiting a local zoo or wildlife center is a terrific way to spend an afternoon.
Become a Dog Walker: Check locally to see if any busy neighbors need any of their pets walking, or put up an ad to be a dog walker.
Listen to the Radio: Purchase a cheap radio, if you don’t already have one, and enjoy some free entertainment. It’s an often forgotten, but very enjoyable, service.
Volunteer at a Race Track: Motor sport tracks always need marshals for their events. Volunteer to keep track safety at a premium.
Buy a Small Pet: A fish, bird, or hamster can provide plenty of relaxation and entertainment.
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