Things to Do This Weekend

Take a Day Trip to a Nearby Town

Spend a day exploring a town or small city you rarely visit.

3 hrs–8 hrsHigher costModerate

Start here: Pick a place within an easy day trip and choose one walk, one meal, and one attraction.

Join a Community Cleanup

Spend a few hours improving a public area through an organized cleanup.

2 hrs–5 hrsFreeActive

Start here: Find an organized local cleanup with clear meeting and disposal arrangements.

Try Stand-Up Paddleboarding

Rent a board at a beginner-friendly location and spend time on calm water.

1 hr–3 hrsHigher costActive

Start here: Choose a calm managed location and start close to shore.

Visit a Trampoline Park

Turn an hour indoors into a high-energy play session.

1 hr–2 hr 30 minHigher costActive

Start here: Choose an open-jump session and begin with the simplest areas.

Have a Tennis Rally

See how long you can keep a tennis rally going.

30 min–2 hrsLow costActive

Start here: Use a public court and focus on keeping the ball in play.

Play Laser Tag

Play a fast-paced indoor team game.

1 hr–2 hr 30 minHigher costActive

Start here: Book or join a standard game and focus on exploring the arena rather than score.

Take a Scenic Drive

Choose a pleasant route and make the journey the point.

1 hr–5 hrsModerate costRelaxed

Start here: Pick one scenic road or viewpoint within a comfortable drive.

Try an Escape Room

Solve clues together in a themed puzzle room.

1 hr–2 hrsHigher costModerate

Start here: Choose a beginner-friendly room and book a time that suits the group.

Play Badminton

Set up a casual badminton game indoors or outside.

30 min–2 hrsLow costActive

Start here: Start with a cooperative rally and see how many hits you can manage.

Take a Photography Day Trip

Choose a nearby destination and spend several hours exploring it specifically through your camera.

4 hrs–8 hrsModerate costModerate

Start here: Choose one destination with several different subjects and set yourself a simple photo theme.

Make a DIY Frisbee Golf Course

Use trees, benches, or other safe landmarks as informal targets.

30 min–1 hr 30 minFreeActive

Start here: Pick five obvious targets in an open park and play them in order.

Have a Memory-Lane Photo Night

Look through old photos and tell the stories behind them.

30 min–2 hrsFreeVery low

Start here: Choose one year, trip, or event and look through the photos together.