35 Enjoyable Things to Do That Don’t Require Spending Money

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Summary: Are you strapped for cash but want to get out and have some fun? Try doing one of these fun activities to unwind.

Is your budget tight this month? Trying to avoid spending money can leave you saying no to plans and sitting around alone in your apartment. Instead of turning your friends down, try suggesting an alternative activity that won’t cost you any money. At worst, they might say no. At best, you will mix up your normal routine and find something new that you love to do.

  

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To get you started, here are 35 things you can do without spending money:

1. Play tennis.
2. Fly a kite.
3. Make a collage from old magazines.
4. Have a sleepover.
5. Video chat with a long-distance friend.
6. Visit a museum on a free day.
7. Go fishing.
8. Build a fort.
9. Go to a new park.
10. Play board games.
11. Visit a local beach.
12. Go on a hike.
13. Build a puzzle.
14. Go to a free event.
15. Have a bonfire.
16. Watch the sunrise (or sunset!)
17. Play card games.
18. Go window shopping.
19. Have a dance party.
20. Write a bucket list.
21. Have a DIY spa night.
22. Watercolor or draw in the park.
23. Play volleyball.
24. Wash your car at home.
25. Learn to play an instrument.
26. Make a scrapbook.
27. Take your (or someone else’s) dog for a walk.
28. Practice conversing in a foreign language.
29. Plant flowers or vegetables.
30. Go to a playground.
31. Try out new hairstyles from Pinterest.
32. Have a movie marathon.
33. Make dinner with what you already have.
34. Take a free workout class.
35. Have a clothing swap.