Perhaps you’ve scheduled in some overdue time with your bestie, but now you’ve hit a brick wall with trying to figure out what to do with them. Fortunately for you, we come baring gifts in the form of this article. We’re going to be sharing +100 ideas for you to try, so you’ll know what to do with your bestie at home. Let’s jump straight into things.

100 things to do at a friends house

As mentioned, we’re going to be diving in to 100 activities you can do with your bestie at home. But to make this a little easier to digest, we’re going to be splitting this into 9 categories. So feel free to head straight to the ones that sound like a bit of you. Expect to find:

1. Creative Activities
2. Foodie Adventures
3. Relaxation and Pampering
4. Movie and TV Show Marathons
5. Game Nights
6. Learning and Skill Development
7. Outdoor Adventures
8. Social and Virtual Activities
9. Miscellaneous Fun

What to do with your bestie at home: Creative Activities

This category is perfect if you are creative friends and if it is a special occasion, you should consider these as gifts for your creative friend too! These activities double up as a lovely keepsake, reminding you both of the fun you have together, so it really is a win-win.

• DIY Paint & Sip: We’ve been seeing this trend all over socials, but have you considered doing one at home? We’ve actually done this with our besties and it was a super fun night!
• Tie-Dye Session: Transform old tees into vibrant masterpieces. Warning: may cause a slight addition to funky coloured clothes!
• Candle Making: Dive into the world of scents and waxes, creating personalised candles. Get ready for a cosy atmosphere.
• Pottery or Clay Modelling: Mold and shape your ideas into clay reality. Unleash your inner sculptor and let the masterpiece emerge.
• Jewellery: Beads, wires, and a dash of creativity – craft unique jewellery pieces together. Fashionistas in the making. Creative friendship bracelets are always a good idea.
• Collage Art: Magazines, scissors, and glue. Piece together you favourite memories and put them on a collage for you to remember for the rest of time.
• DIY Home Decor Projects: Spice up your living space with handmade decor. YouTube and Pinterest inspiration will become your new besties here.
• Embroidery or Cross-Stitching: Transform fabric into personalised works of art. Bonus: it’s a perfect excuse to catch up on the latest gossip over a bit of stitching!
• Create Vision Boards: Manifest your dreams with a mood board of your goals and aspirations. Make sure to hold each other accountable for this.
• Origami Paper Folding: This is a unique activity! Fold, crease, and create delicate paper wonders. Perfect for those who have a passion for patience and precision. Tip: You can get kits for this online.
• Customised Mug Painting: Turn plain mugs into works of art. Sip your favourite drinks with a side of creativity.

Foodies Edition

Time with your bestie and food? Sounds like perfection. If you’d consider yourselves foodies, definitely consider incorporating activities that include food into the schedule.

• Build-Your-Own Taco Night: Tacos with all the fillings! Pro tip: don’t hold back on the guac.
• Homemade Sushi Rolling: Transform your kitchen into a sushi haven. This one is ideal for my fellow sushi lovers.
• Fondue Night: Dive into a pot of cheesy or chocolatey delight, depending if you’re a sweet or savoury kinda person.
• International Cuisine Night: Journey around the world through your taste buds. Culinary globetrotters, this one’s for you! Have nibbles from different cultures and eat until your hearts are content.
• Pasta-Making from Scratch: Flour, eggs, and teamwork – create your pasta masterpiece.
• Gourmet Popcorn Flavours: Popcorn with a twist! Experiment with flavours like caramel, cheddar, and even spicy options. Followed with a movie night sounds great to us.
• Ice Cream Sundae Bar: Scoop, sprinkle, and drizzle your way to ice cream heaven. We heard calories don’t count during sundae time!…
• Mocktail Mixology: Shake up your favourite non-alcoholic drinks and turn it into a mini competition. Who can create the yummiest mocktail/cocktail?
• DIY Pizza Night: This sums up the phrase ‘an oldie but a goldie.’ Put your favourite toppings on and eat the night away.

Pampering and Relaxation

For the girls who appreciate down time and self care, look no further. Grab your bestie and get ready for some DND time. This is the perfect category to figure out what to do with your bestie at home if you both appreciate a self care Sunday.

• Meditation and Mindfulness Session: Zen mode activated! Besties who meditate together, stay together. Find your centre and enjoy the tranquility together.
• Mani-Pedi Spa Night: Transform your living room or bedroom into a spa oasis. Sip, soak, and polish for a touch of glam!
• Reading Marathon: If you’re bookworms, then it’s time to grab your favourite books and get lost in the pages. Fictional bonding at its finest.
• Yoga or Pilates Session: Stretch, breathe, and strengthen your friendship. Yoga mats recommended, giggles mandatory.
• DIY Hair Mask Treatments: Get ready to say goodbye to dry hair. Pamper your locks with a homemade mask treatment and gossip about everything under the sun.
• Create and Exchange Personalised Playlists: For music lovers, this is a really thoughtful activity to do together. Curate each other a playlist.
• Record a Joint Podcast or Vlog: Dive into the world of podcasting or vlogging together. Set up your phone, get your camera or voice notes app open, and simply share your thoughts and stories.
• Write Letters to Your Future Selves: Put pen to paper and jot down your hopes, dreams, and current musings. Open the letters together in the future for a nostalgic journey. If you want a digital version of this, check out Future Me.
• Plan a Dream Vacation Together: Escape reality by planning your dream getaway. From tropical paradises to cultural adventures, let your imaginations run wild. Have fun with this one and for those of us who have extra besties, don’t be surprised when there’s a powerpoint demonstration of the itinerary!

Movie Night

I think there’s something special to say about friendships where no real activities need to be done. Where you are simply enjoying each others presence.

If that’s the case, consider these activities to do with your bestie at home:

• Classic Movie Marathon Night: Dive into the golden age of cinema, complete with timeless classics, popcorn, and the dim glow of movie magic.
• Themed Movie Night (e.g., ’80s movies, superhero movies): Immerse yourselves in a curated movie night experience, whether it’s groovy ’80s vibes or a heroic superhero saga. Perhaps turn this into a weekly/monthly activity, and rotate between themes.
• Create a Movie Bingo Game for Added Fun: Turn your movie night into a game night with bingo cards filled with clichés and plot twists for an extra layer of excitement.
• TV Show Binge-Watching Session: Get comfy for an extended binge-watching session, whether it’s a gripping drama or a hilarious sitcom. We’re expecting a whole season to be watched in one night here!
• Documentary Night to Learn Something New: Switch gears with a documentary night, exploring fascinating real-world topics and learn something new together.
• Animated Movie Night for a Nostalgic Trip: Rediscover the magic of animated classics, offering a trip down memory lane. Take it in turns to watch your favourite animated movies.
• Mystery or Crime Series Marathon: Dive into the suspenseful world of mysteries and crime dramas, solving cases together during a thrilling series marathon.
• Host a Virtual Movie Night with Friends: Extend the movie night virtually! This is perfect if your besties don’t live near each other. Share the experience with friends through video calls for a collective movie-watching!
• Movie Trivia or Charades Game Between Episodes: Amp up the fun between episodes with movie trivia or charades, testing your knowledge or showcasing your acting skills.
• Outdoor Movie Night with a Projector and Blankets: This elevates movie night to a whole new level. Set up a projector, grab blankets, and enjoy the magic of cinema under the open sky.

Games Night

For the besties who love a bit of a challenge a games night is probably due!

• Board Game Marathon: Roll the dice and strategise your way through a variety of board games for an epic gaming marathon.
• Card Game Tournament (e.g., poker, Uno): Shuffle the deck and deal yourself into a thrilling card game tournament, from classic poker to fast-paced Uno. Head over to Google to find a variety of card games to play.
• Video Game Night with Multiplayer Games: Level up the fun with a video game night featuring multiplayer games. Team up or compete for victory!
• Trivia Night with Questions Tailored to Each Other: Challenge each other’s knowledge with a trivia night featuring personalised questions. Who will be the trivia champion?
• Puzzle-Solving Challenge: Piece together an evening of brain-teasing puzzles. Collaborate or compete in a puzzle-solving challenge.
• DIY Escape Room at Home: Transform your space into an escape room. Solve clues and unlock mysteries for an adventure in your own home.
• Karaoke Night with Favourite Songs: Grab the mic and belt out your favourite tunes. Karaoke night promises laughter, off-key notes, and unforgettable moments. Feel free to dress up and really get into character!
• Tabletop Role-Playing Games: Embark on imaginative quests with tabletop role-playing games. Create characters, weave stories, and let your creativity run wild.
• Customised Scavenger Hunt Around the House: Design a personalised scavenger hunt for a thrilling adventure within the confines of your home. Uncover hidden treasures and enjoy the hunt!
• Murder Mystery Night: We recently had a night completing this murder mystery and it was so much fun! If you consider yourselves detectives, this is definitely one for you.

Learn Something New

For the besties who love feeling productive 24/7, doing activities focused around learning and upskilling may be the perfect way to spend time together at home. Now this does not mean you have to sit and watch a recording of an academic lecture. Learning can be fun! And you never know, you may just find your new calling in life.

• Language Learning Together: Journey into a new language together. Start with the basics and you can even go as far as planning a trip to a country that speaks the language you’re learning in the future!
• Online Cooking or Mixology Class: Sharpen your culinary skills with an online cooking or mixology class. Master the art of creating delectable dishes or crafty cocktails.
• Art Class or Drawing Tutorial: Channel your inner artist with an art class or drawing tutorial. Unleash your creativity and explore various techniques.
• Coding or Programming Session: Dive into the world of coding and programming. Whether beginner or advanced, challenge yourselves with a coding session.
• Virtual Museum or Art Gallery Tour: Immerse yourselves in art and culture with a virtual museum or art gallery tour. Explore exhibits and marvel at masterpieces from around the world.
• DIY Science Experiments at Home: Transform your home into a science lab with easy and fun DIY experiments. Witness the magic of science unfold before your eyes.
• Learn a New Dance Style Together: Put on your dancing shoes and explore a new dance style together. From salsa to hip-hop, discover the joy of movement.
• Photography Challenge with Smartphones: Capture moments creatively with a photography challenge using only smartphones. Experiment with angles, lighting, and perspectives.
• Virtual Travel Planning for Future Adventures: Plan your dream getaway together. From destinations to itineraries, virtually explore and envision your future adventures.
• Attend a Virtual Workshop or Seminar: Expand your knowledge with a virtual workshop or seminar. Choose a topic of mutual interest and dive into a world of learning.

Outdoors Oasis

Okay so whilst this isn’t strictly ‘at home,’ these activities can take place nearby. For the girlies who love a bit of fresh air, this one’s for you.

1. Picnic: Lay out a blanket, pack your favourite snacks, and enjoy a picnic in your garden or even a nearby park. Fresh air, good food, and great company – the perfect outdoor escape.
2. Hiking: Choose a scenic trail, lace up your hiking boots, and go on a nature-filled adventure. Take it easy if you haven’t got much hiking experience. Enjoy the process more than the destination!
3. Bike Ride: Grab your bikes and explore your neighbourhood or nearby trails. Stop off at a local cafe for a nibble and drink.
4. Kayaking or Canoeing Trip: For the real adventurers, head to a local lake or river together for a kayaking or canoeing adventure. Paddle your way through the water, enjoying the serenity of the outdoors.
5. Botanical Garden Stroll: Immerse yourselves in the beauty of nature by exploring a botanical garden. Admire vibrant flowers, aromatic herbs, and perhaps even spot some butterflies.
6. Stargazing Night: Plan a night under the stars. Lay out blankets, bring warm clothes and gaze at constellations.
7. Rock Climbing Excursion: For the adventurous duo, try indoor or outdoor rock climbing. Conquer new heights together and celebrate your achievements.
8. Geocaching Adventure: Join the treasure hunt craze by geocaching. Use GPS coordinates to find hidden containers and maybe leave a small trinket behind for the next explorer.
9. Bird Watching Day: Grab binoculars and a bird guidebook, and spend the day identifying feathered friends in a nearby bird sanctuary or park.
10. Outdoor Yoga Session: Find a peaceful spot and roll out your yoga mats. Rejuvenate your mind and body and start or end the day on a high.

What to do with your bestie at home: Miscellaneous

1. Plan Your Dream Home: Spend an afternoon dreaming big by planning your dream home. From interior design ideas to backyard landscapes, let your imaginations run wild.
2. Karaoke at Home: Transform your living room or bedroom into a karaoke stage. Belt out your favourite tunes and have a laugh at each other’s musical talents.
3. Random Acts of Kindness Day: Dedicate a day to performing random acts of kindness. It could be as simple as leaving uplifting notes or surprising someone with a thoughtful gesture.
4. Take a Personality Quiz Together: Explore each other’s personalities by taking online personality quizzes. It’s a lighthearted way to learn more about yourselves and each other.
5. Create a Time Capsule: Capture memories by creating a time capsule together. Fill it with letters, photos, and small mementos, then bury it to open in the future.
6. Host a Fashion Show: Play dress-up and host a virtual fashion show. Strut your stuff, showcase your style, and enjoy some fashionable fun.
7. Plan a Road Trip: Map out a real or fantasy road trip together. Choose destinations, plan pit stops, and let your imaginations roam as you plan the ultimate adventure.

What to do with your bestie at home: Social and Virtual Activities

Sometimes you may not be able to get together physically with your bestie, but that doesn’t mean you can’t spent time together. Thanks to the digital world, you can be virtually face to face with anyone, at any time, no matter where they are in the world. below are a few ideas you may decide to do if you aren’t together

1. Virtual Quiz Night: You don’t have to be in a pub to take part in a pub quiz. Head to Google or even ask your Amazon Alexa (she’s provided us some pretty great ones)!
2. Online Book Club: Start an online book club together. Take it in turns to choose a book you’ll both read, then set a time on a regular basis where you dive into literary discussions together. You may even decide to open your book club up to a wider audience.
3. Virtual Escape Room Challenge: Experience the thrill of solving puzzles and escaping virtual rooms together. Many online platforms offer this engaging and interactive experience.
4. Online Cooking Competition: Challenge your bestie to an online cooking competition. Cook the same dish and compare the results over video call.
5. Social Media Challenge: Participate in a trending social media challenge together. It’s a fun way to bond while showcasing your creativity.
6. Virtual Paint and Sip Night: Bring the painting party home! Join a virtual paint and sip session and create art while enjoying your favorite beverages.
7. Online Gaming Tournament: Compete in an online gaming tournament together. Whether it’s video games or mobile apps, it’s all about friendly rivalry.
8. Virtual Concert Experience: Attend a virtual concert or music festival together. Enjoy live performances from the comfort of your homes. This is also a great excuse to dress up too!

Closing

Phew, we’ve just gone through 100 things to do at a friends house. As we draw a close on this article of what to do with your bestie at home, we hope you’ve gained a lot of inspiration for your next night in together. From having some dedicated DND time to having a karaoke night, there’s something for everyone in this post. It would be a really fun idea to take it in turns to pick an activity, but rotate the category each time you get together! Whether you’re physically together or connecting virtually, these activities cater to all tastes, preferences, and moods. So, the next time you’re stuck wondering what to do with your bestie, refer back to this article. 

There’s a special type of beauty in friendships where you can just hang out at each others houses and still have fun, so don’t take each other for granted.

Have a great time and let the fun times begin!