Life does not solely comprise of work – we all need to schedule time for some fun and excitement. As we know, this will not only benefit your physical health, but also your mental well-being. Even though we’re fortunate to live in a place where there’s always tons of things to do, we all tend to run out of ideas sometimes.
Luckily, we’ve put together a superb list of fun and different things that you can do for those days when you feel like treating those closest to you. Let’s jump right into it!
For those who would like to forget about the cell phones and tablets, we’re starting off with you:
Attend a concert.
Even if you do not like jazz or classical, when you spend time with your closest friends, there is no chance it will not be enjoyable.
Be a foodie and attend a food festival with your friends.
Perhaps you will change your idea of your favourite cuisine.
Travel with you friends and family.
Travel allows you to encounter new cultures and meet new people. Enjoy a once-in-a lifetime adventure together that you will never forget. You do not have to go to the ends of earth to do this. Our Country has many exciting places to explore together.
You need not however go out for special activities together to have a fun-filled evening of entertainment. Your home can be the ideal place to entertain. So for those who prefer to stay at home – these ones are for you:
Have a cook-off at home where you try to outdo one another.
We all know the much-loved South African potjie. See who makes the best one and enjoy the meal together.
If potjie is not your thing, you can have something similar by having a picknick in your backyard.
Pack picknick baskets, turn down the lights and light some candles. This is a good idea for couples. Combine it by stargazing. Pick a clear night and download space.com to learn about the stars in your area.
Play a board game while having some of your favourite drinks.
This is the best way to satisfy those competitive individuals while having fun and lots of laughter.
Another fun way to spend the evening is to read out loud to each other.
Put your best radio voice on and read an absorbing story out loud to your friends. If you want to make this a recurring event you can choose a book to read over multiple nights or keep it contained to one evening with a short story.
Adults old and children young all enjoy sitting round a fire pit and taking advantage to stoke the fire.
If it is combined with roasting some marshmallows and storytelling it will be a night remembered.
Instead of going out wine tasting, how about having a tasting at home.
To have the youngsters included rather have a chocolate, cheese or sampling multiple types of one food. Put together your own tasting flight by selecting numerous flavours of the same item to sample at home.
And lastly, something for the oldies which the up-and-coming generation will absolutely love.
Once thought to have been ancient is making a comeback. If you have a turntable, put on one of your favourite albums and listen to it all the way through. Put on your dancing shoes and teach the youngsters to swing, waltz and salsa. This will make for happy memories together while just having fun!
