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It’s all too easy to blow your budget over the weekend when you don’t know what else to do, but with just a little bit of planning, you can have a fun, FREE weekend.
Before you even think about spending a penny, here’s a huge list of awesome activities you can do this weekend—free of charge:
- Cook something new
- Play a fun board game
- Watch a movie with family or friends
- Try sightseeing in your area
- Go to a park and kick around a ball
- Read a new book
- Take up drawing
- Learn a new skill (this will require some research)
- Set up a tent in your living room or backyard for a fun night of makeshift camping
- Visit your local library
- Go for a walk somewhere new
- Check out hikes in your area
- Take up running/jogging
- Make a time capsule (get the kids involved!)
- Go through your family’s old photos
- Get rid of old clothes you no longer wear
- Have a yard sale (it’s a great way to spring clean and earn some extra cash!)
- Meal prep for the week and save what you make in the freezer
- Attend a free event in your area
- Have a spa day at home
- DIY something on Pinterest with items you already have around the house
- Make paper airplanes
- Go geocaching
- Start writing in a journal
- Clean your car
- Have a sleepover with some close friends
- Swap your favorite books and movies with friends
- Bake something delicious, like cookies
- Do a walk-through at home to see what you can donate to those in need
- Take a stab at photography
- FaceTime or Skype with a close friend or relative
- Go on a scavenger hunt
- Try swimming at your local pool
- See if you can sign up for a free class at a gym near you
- DIY a coffee drink you find on Pinterest
- Take your dog to the park if you have one
- Head to the beach for the day (and bring homemade sandwiches!)
- Build a fire
- Organize your cabinets
- Deep-clean your house
- Play a fun trivia game at home
- Start your very own gratitude jar
- Start painting or crafting in your spare time
- Go window shopping
- Start a nature collection
- Teach family or friends a new card game
- Visit a local nursing home
- Do one random act of kindness for a stranger
- Ride a bike
- Explore your city and see if you can find something new
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