Extra-Special Activity Ideas for an Evening with Friends – Seeking a unique idea to take your party to the next level? Find inspiration with these five extra-special activity ideas for an evening with friends.
Extra-Special Activity Ideas for an Evening with Friends
- Culinary adventure
Are you part of a group of foodies? Take your friends on a culinary adventure to tickle their tastebuds and feel the stress-relieving sense of community that comes from cooking together.
There are several ways to orchestrate your group dinner. You could plan a menu and cook the meal as a group, dividing into pairs to tackle each task. Alternatively, you could save time and plan a potluck meal where everyone brings one dish for a random communal dining experience.
Perhaps the best way to up the fun factor is to pick a theme and orientate the menu around it. For example, you could use food to transport everyone to another country via their tastebuds.
- Game night extravaganza
What better way to liven up an evening than with a game night extravaganza? Unleash everyone’s inner competitive streak and have fun playing against each other in silly challenges.
Games of chance are the best way to ensure that your exploits are fair. You could find a game of online bingo and play as a group via your smartphones, or go for the traditional format with grids, daubers, and a caller using bingo lingo.
Other fun favourites include games where you have to act out the answer or use a pen and paper or modelling clay to craft it while racing against the clock.
- Outdoor film night
When the weather is warm, take advantage and host an outdoor film night in your back garden. This will give you the feeling of being at a drive-in theatre which was a popular pastime during the 50s and 60s. You could all even choose to dress the part in vintage clothing!
To get the set-up right, you’ll need to invest in a projector and backdrop to play the film and plenty of cosy blankets, cushions and seating to keep everyone comfortable from start to finish.
- Relaxing at-home spa
Has it been a long hard week for you and the group as a whole? Treat your friends to a relaxing at-home spa experience where you can all unwind at a fraction of the price of a public spa.
Put out basins of hot water to soak your feet, line up a selection of nail varnishes for manicures and pedicures, and arrange hot towels, face masks and cucumber slices for a homemade facial. Set the mood with soft music or a light-hearted film that is guaranteed to lift everyone’s spirits.
- Arts and crafts session
Finally, why not test your creativity and coordination with an arts and crafts session? This fun and functional activity is sure to have everyone entertained, no matter if they are good or bad!
You could follow an online video demonstrating how to paint a particular scene or use an easy-to-understand painting-by-numbers kit. If you’re feeling ambitious, you could investigate crafting pieces out of clay – but be aware this might be messy!
If you’re celebrating a special occasion such as a birthday or baby shower, consider putting together a handmade photo album containing your most cherished memories together.
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Debz Louise is a plus-size blogger based in Yorkshire. Behind many nationwide campaigns such as #WeaAreTheThey & winner of Best Blogger at the UK Plus Size Awards, she talkas about life as a plus-size 40-something woman in South Yorkshire.
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