How to find something to do
- Choose who’s doing it: just you, friends, family, or kids.
- Pick indoors or outdoors, and chill or active. Leave Free things only checked to skip anything that costs money.
- Press Give me an idea. Not into it? Press Nah, another and it won’t come up again.
- Press Save for later to build a list of ideas, then check them off as you do them.
Better than scrolling
Boredom is usually decision fatigue in disguise: there are plenty of things to do, but picking one feels like work. A random idea removes the choice. Commit to whatever comes up for the next 20 minutes, and you’ll usually find you’re having fun before the time’s up.
Ideas for every kind of bored
- Rainy afternoon with kids. Indoors, for kids: blanket forts, homemade instruments, paper bridges, and invisible ink.
- A free weekend. Outdoors, free: a new hiking trail, a sunset spot, a nature scavenger hunt, or skipping stones.
- Friends are over. With friends: a homemade trivia night, a potluck, or a family-style talent show.
- Just you. Solo and chill: a gratitude journal, a jigsaw puzzle, a documentary about something new, or an hour with no phone.
- Classroom brain breaks. Choose For kids and Active for quick ideas that get everyone moving.
Frequently asked questions
How many activities are there?
200 ideas, from crafts and cooking to hikes, science experiments, games, and ways to help your neighbors. 149 of them are free.
Are the activities safe for kids?
Choose For kids to see only kid-friendly ideas. Every idea on the list is family-friendly, but some, like baking or science experiments, are best with a grown-up nearby.
What's a good rainy day activity?
Choose Indoors. You’ll get ideas like building a blanket fort, making oobleck, writing a story that begins with a mysterious knock, or holding a sandwich-making contest.
Does it save my list?
Yes. Your saved ideas and checkmarks stay in this browser, so you can come back to the list on the weekend.