50+ Memorable Ideas For Days Out With Friends
Hey girl, I am so glad you stopped by to chat about the best ideas for days out with friends.
There is no time like time with your best gals! But are you looking to get more creative with your activities, beyond going out for drinks? Girl, you have to see these ideas for days out with friends.
My girls and I used to sit and chat, and that was all well and good, but now we have started doing activities and let me tell you, getting together has become way more fun.
These ideas for days out with friends include everything from exploring to exercise to crafts to games to learning new things and so much more.
You all will have the best time and build tons of unforgettable memories by trying all of these ideas for days out with friends.
It is time to get your girls together and share these ideas for days out with friends that you know will be so much fun to do together.
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Best Ideas For Days Out With Friends
Out to Eat
Whether you are grabbing coffee, breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert, I mean, the possibilities are endless here and you know a girl’s got to eat!
This is simple and a classic ladies get together idea.
Have a Picnic
Want to get more creative about eating with your friends? Go on a picnic together.
Potluck Dinner
If there are quite a few of you, plan a potluck dinner.
You can do a theme like all game day food or BBQ.
Offer to host, you may end up with lots of yummy leftovers.
Cooking Class
Create a meal together or book a cooking class. You may discover a few new favorites.
Cookie Exchange
This is so fun near a holiday such as Christmas and Easter.
Bake treats and cookies at home, enough that you can share ½ a dozen to a dozen with each friend. Make sure you tell everyone what you are making so you don’t double up.
It saves you from having to spend so much time in the kitchen.
Wine Tasting
Instead of going to a winery, bring the wine to your home. Grab some whites, reds, and blushes, and have a tasting party.
Food Crawl
I have recently heard about a food crawl and I am intrigued.
It goes something like this, in case you don’t know. You make drinks at your house, then you go to the next house and have appetizers, then to the next house and have the main course, and finally to the next house and have dessert.
A few of my friends have done it and had a great time. They did say it takes a long time, though, so plan accordingly.
Fondue Party
Whether it is cheese, chocolate, or both, have a fondue party. Yum!
Game Night
Get together for an evening filled with games. These go best with snacks and appetizers!
We love playing these games.
Farmers' Market
Explore a farmers' market to get some delicious veggies.
Go Kayaking
Get on the water and enjoy nature from a whole different point of view. Bonus – you will be getting a workout too.
Explore a Botanical Garden
Discover a beautiful botanical garden in your area. You may learn about new plants and flowers.
Garden Together
Get down and dirty in the garden.
Go to the Zoo
Visit an aquarium or zoo. It is much more relaxing to do with your friends than when the littles are around.
Road Trip
Plan a road trip with your gals. Think something under 3 hours away.
Golfing
Hit the links.
Or check out mini golf if you prefer.
Geocaching
Looking for a low cost way to go on a treasure hunt? Try geocaching.
Rock Climbing
Look up the nearest indoor rock climbing wall.
It is a full-body workout and a great way to cheer each other on.
Of course, you can always do the outdoor version too.
Laser Tag
Laser tag is not just for preteen and teen boys.
Get out there, girl.
These laser tag guns are so great. Multiple sets sync up with each other (we know 1st hand).
Paintball
Paintball is a fun way to get some exercise in while making a mess.
Festival
Towns have festivals all the time. They are always a good time.
Camping
Do you prefer camping or glamping? It doesn’t matter.
You will have a blast doing it with your girls.
Book Club
Start a book club with your best girls and once a month get together to discuss it.
I do this with my sisters. It is a great way to make sure we connect often even though we live a little farther apart. Sometimes we have our meetings over the computer and it works great.
If you have any great book recommendations, be sure to let me know in the comments.
Spa Day
Hit up a spa together or at the very least get your nails done.
Getting pampered a bit while having girl time is a great time.
Beach Day
Soak up the sun with a day at the beach.
Escape Room
If you haven’t done an Escape Room yet, you have to put it on your list.
My son has done it with his friends and says it is a blast. It is on our list for sure.
Visit a Museum
Discover a new museum; there are big and small ones everywhere. You may even learn something new.
Yard Games
Movie Night
Stock up on microwave popcorn, candy, and cookies - you know all the treats to watch a movie.
What is your favorite kind of movie? I love the feel-good ones. They don't even have to be rom-coms.
Theater
Whether it is the movie theater or the stage, go see a show.
I love seeing live plays and my favorite by far has been Singing in the Rain. They made it rain on the stage. So memorable and incredible.
Karaoke
Singing karaoke is so much fun. I love doing it in the comfort of someone’s home though.
Scrapbooking
Do your girls like to scrapbook?
Get together to do it.
It is a great way to share materials and ideas.
Sewing
Or maybe sewing is more your thing.
There is so much to learn when it comes to sewing and it is more fun to chat while you are working on something.
Murder Mystery Party
We have done a murder mystery party a few times now, for bachelorette parties and even Christmas, and everyone joined in to play their part.
If you are going to do this one, set up a photo booth area. Don’t miss out on everyone in their costumes.
Favorite Things
Have a gathering of favorite things.
It could be drinks, food, games, or even a few movies.
Seasonal Activities
Seasonal activities are so fun.
What are your favorite seasonal activities? Let me know in the comments below.
Here are a few ideas to get you started.
- Get plants and flowers at the Greenhouse
- Head to the Beach
- Visit an Apple Orchard, Pumpkin Patch, and Halloween Haunted Maze
- Bake Christmas Treats, Go to a Christmas Craft Show
Dancing
Take dancing lessons together or go out dancing.
I used to do this with my girls all the time, but it was more "dancing at the bar", you know… pre-kids!
Paint
Paint a new picture or piece of pottery for your home.
I love doing with my daughter to get new holiday pieces.
Exercise
Go for a walk, bike ride, or even an exercise class with your friends.
Are there good areas to hike near you?
Our favorite is hot yoga. Whew, that 92°F makes you sweat but it feels so good.
Comedy Show
Go to a comedy show together for a few good laughs.
Concert
Is there a concert you have been wanting to go to? Get your girls together for it.
Sporting Event
Or maybe sports or more your thing.
I have been to both pro games and semi-pro. I have to say, I love the semi-pro ones more. They just seem to have more fun with it and it is cheaper!
Casino
Ok, the casino is not my thing but I will go when my friends ask. Some of them love it.
Bingo
Bingo can get pretty wild especially when there is a lot of money in the pot.
I love playing bingo at home with my kids. We play for treats😊.
Scavenger Hunt
Make up a list of items to search for, split up into teams or stick together, and get to hunting.
This is a blast with teams and even more fun when you tell everyone that they have to have photo proof.
We have done this during the summer, looking for anything from trending items to posing for a photo with a police officer.
Holidays are a fun time to do a scavenger hunt, too.
Volunteer
Get your girls together for a good cause and volunteer at something. Places are always looking for volunteers.
Horseback Riding
Check out a stable near you and go on a horseback ride.
Archery
My daughter and I did an archery class once and loved it. We learned something new and got to grab a bite to eat after.
Explore Caves
I did not realize how common caves are until my husband pointed it out to me.
We have taken our kids in them and I am always amazed at what we learn and see.
Ice Skating
There is a college nearby that has an open ice skating time.
It only costs a few bucks to rent the skates and you get some exercise in.
Bowling
Bowling, food, drinks, and laughs. Oh, so many laughs!
Shopping
Whether you are shopping or antiquing (yes there is a difference) it is better with friends!
Which ideas for days out with friends are at the top of your to try list? Did I miss anything? Let me know in the comments below.
I look forward to hearing from you and thanks for stopping by.
