{"id":22206,"date":"2026-02-17T20:21:13","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T02:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/?p=22206"},"modified":"2026-02-17T20:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T02:32:09","slug":"things-to-do-with-friends-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenvelope.com\/blog\/things-to-do-with-friends-at-home","title":{"rendered":"21 Creative and Cozy Things to Do with Friends at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Things<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t have to leave the house to have fun. Some of the best things to do with <\/span>friends at home<\/span> are also free or affordable, making them the perfect way to get together to celebrate friendship, a newly achieved success, or any other occasion.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for ideas on what to do together, we have plenty of inspiration here. From craft ideas to singing and dancing, there\u2019s an activity idea to suit any friend group.<\/span>
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21 Ideas of <\/b>Fun Things<\/b> to Do with <\/b>Friends at Home<\/b><\/h2>\n

Ready to gather your friends for a day or evening of conversation, laughs, and <\/span>fun activities<\/span>? Here are some of our all-time favorite ideas for things to do with <\/span>friends at home<\/span> and <\/span>girls night<\/a><\/strong> inspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n

For many of these ideas, we\u2019ve included a sample invitation you could send to friends to invite them over. These<\/span> digital invitations<\/a><\/strong> aren\u2019t just cute; they\u2019re also easy to personalize. Change the layout, fonts, and wording to turn the template into something that feels unique to your get-together.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Host a <\/b>Movie Night<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Things

Design: Carmia Jordaan<\/p><\/div>\n

Matching invite: <\/span>Under the Stars Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Invite your friends over for a <\/span>movie marathon<\/span> of a specific genre, or host a showing of your all-time favorite movie. Encourage them to <\/span>dress up<\/span> for the occasion, or turn your <\/span>movie night<\/a><\/strong> into a <\/span>slumber party<\/a><\/strong> instead \u2014 with all the popcorn and candy you could ever want.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Plan a DIY Night<\/b><\/h3>\n

Have a <\/span>DIY<\/span> project you\u2019ve wanted to complete for ages? Ask your friends to join you for an evening of painting, decorating, or crafting your way to a better home. This is a <\/span>fun idea<\/span> if you\u2019ve just moved to a new place and want to throw an interactive housewarming party. You could also make it a monthly event where you rotate between friends\u2019 houses and help each other tackle your DIY projects.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Sing Karaoke<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Things

Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n

Matching invite: <\/span>Karaoke Party! Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Enjoy a night with your <\/span>favorite songs<\/span> and people by hosting a <\/span>karaoke get-together<\/a><\/strong>. Decorate your place as if it was a disco heaven, or focus on your <\/span>karaoke<\/span> setup and keeping the happy vibes going all night.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Start a Book Club<\/b><\/h3>\n

Set up a <\/span>book club<\/span> with your friends where you read the same book or <\/span>short story<\/span> over several weeks, then get together every week or month to discuss it. Rotate between people\u2019s homes and make the evening complete with drinks, snacks, and dessert. Bonus points if you theme the snacks around the book.<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Host a Dinner Party<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Things

Design: Stellax Creative<\/p><\/div>\n

Matching invite: <\/span>Dinner Doodles Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

If you want an excuse to <\/span>dress up<\/span> or cook for your <\/span>faves<\/span>, a <\/span>dinner party<\/a><\/strong> is where it\u2019s at. Plan a sophisticated sit-down dinner for your best friends, or arrange for a <\/span>potluck<\/span> feast where everyone brings a dish to share.<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Plan a Vision Board Party<\/b><\/h3>\n

Invite your <\/span>besties<\/span> over for an afternoon or evening of planning your dreams and goals with a <\/span>vision board party<\/a><\/strong>. Create a dreamy <\/span>playlist<\/span>, gather materials to use, and spend the time together making a <\/span>vision board<\/span> for the season ahead.<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Host a Game Night<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Things

Design: Signature Greenvelope<\/p><\/div>\n

Matching invite: <\/span>Dungeon Master Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Ask <\/span>friends and family<\/span> members over for a <\/span>game night<\/a><\/strong> of your choice. Whether you play <\/span>card games<\/span>, <\/span>board games<\/span>, <\/span>video games<\/span>, <\/span>trivia<\/span> games, or <\/span>fun party games<\/a><\/strong> like <\/span>charades<\/span>, there are plenty of options to choose from (or rotate through).<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Do Scrapbooking<\/b><\/h3>\n

Scrapbooking<\/span> is a <\/span>fun activity<\/span> that also makes it easy for you to keep memories to look back on forever. Invite people to bring their own <\/span>scrapbooks<\/span> or journals with them, or gather the supplies and provide everything they need to get started.<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Learn a Dance Routine<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Disco

Design: Owl and Toad<\/p><\/div>\n

Matching invite: <\/span>Disco Dance Party Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Fancy a <\/span>dance party<\/a><\/strong>? Ask your best friends to join you at home to learn a dance routine. Stick to a short and sweet TikTok dance if you only have one evening, or plan to meet up over a few weeks to learn an entire routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Host a Cooking Class<\/b><\/h3>\n

Invite your favorite people over to make their <\/span>own pizzas<\/span> or learn how to make a <\/span>new recipe<\/span> with the help of either you or a skilled cooking instructor. Head to the <\/span>grocery store<\/span> or <\/span>farmer\u2019s market<\/span> before the day, or give guests a mini grocery list so they can bring items along with them.<\/span><\/p>\n

11. Have an Ice Cream Party<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Ice

Design: frau brandt<\/p><\/div>\n

Matching invite: <\/span>Ice Cream Soda Card<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

An <\/span>ice cream party<\/a><\/strong> is a <\/span>fun way<\/span> to celebrate a birthday, but it\u2019s also good for any moment \u2014 especially in the summer. Ask people to join you for an at-home <\/span>ice cream<\/span> party with your own <\/span>DIY<\/span> ice cream<\/span> bar and all the flavors and toppings they could dream of.<\/span><\/p>\n

12. Have a Chill Night In<\/b><\/h3>\n

Getting together with friends doesn\u2019t mean you have to plan a big activity or event. Sometimes the chance to <\/span>hang out<\/span> and talk about all the <\/span>good times<\/span> you\u2019ve had together is the best \u2014 especially if you add drinks and snacks.<\/span><\/p>\n

13. Enjoy a Spa Night<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Manis

Design: Jen Montgomery<\/p><\/div>\n

Matching invite: <\/span>Manis & Mimosas Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Turn your <\/span>living room<\/span> into a luxurious getaway by hosting a <\/span>spa day<\/a><\/strong> or night. Gather supplies like <\/span>face masks<\/span>, manicure kits, eye masks, and pampering products, and treat your <\/span>besties<\/span> to the ultimate in relaxation.<\/span><\/p>\n

14. Host a Scavenger Hunt<\/b><\/h3>\n

Looking for something active? Set up a <\/span>scavenger hunt<\/span> around your home or neighborhood, and ask your favorite people to get involved. Hand them a card that explains the items they need to find, and reward the first person or team back with a sweet prize.<\/span><\/p>\n

15. Make a Time Capsule<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you want to make a fun memory with your loved ones, why not collaborate on a <\/span>time capsule<\/span>? Bring a few items each that symbolize your lives and friendship, put them into a capsule, and bury it in your backyard. Decide on a date in the future that you\u2019ll open it and make plans to get together.<\/span><\/p>\n

16. Try Wine Tasting<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Graphic

Design: Kid Collective<\/p><\/div>\n

Matching invite: <\/span>Graphic Wine Night Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wine tasting<\/a><\/strong> is a great experience for friends, and it\u2019s easy to do at home. Buy an <\/span>at-home wine tasting kit<\/a><\/strong>, or invite a sommelier to host the activity at your place. Try new wines, pair them with canap\u00e9s, and see which are your favorites.<\/span><\/p>\n

17. Host a Watch Party<\/b><\/h3>\n

Can\u2019t-miss <\/span>TV show<\/span> season out? Set up a watch party with your best friends at your place every week so you can watch the episodes as soon as they\u2019re released, or catch up on an old show with a <\/span>binge watch<\/span> session in your <\/span>living room<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

18. Plan a Road Trip<\/b><\/h3>\n

Taking the <\/span>road trip<\/span> isn\u2019t a thing to do with <\/span>friends at home<\/span>, but planning it definitely is. Get together to plan your dream <\/span>bucket list<\/span> trip around the U.S. (or another country), including all the places you\u2019d love to visit and some realistic travel options and timings.<\/span><\/p>\n

19. Try an At-Home Escape Room<\/b><\/h3>\n
\"Mystery

Design: Becky Nimoy Stationery<\/p><\/div>\n

Matching invite: <\/span>Mystery Escape Room Invitation<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Instead of visiting an escape room experience, create your own at home in your <\/span>living room<\/span>. Invite your friends over and use your shared knowledge to crack the case and \u201cescape\u201d the room with an <\/span>at-home escape room kit<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

20. Make Friendship Bracelets<\/b><\/h3>\n

Friendship bracelets aren\u2019t just for concerts. Get your friends together to make your own friendship bracelets or create charms to add to existing pieces. Add a <\/span>playlist<\/span> of your <\/span>favorite songs<\/span> and delicious snacks and you have the recipe for a cozy crafternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n

21. Host a Paint and Sip<\/b><\/h3>\n

If you want something arts-and-craftsy but don\u2019t want to make bracelets, why not try a wine and <\/span>paint party<\/a><\/strong>? Buy some art supplies, canvases, and easels, and invite your friends over to paint and chat while you enjoy some wine, dinner, and dessert.<\/span><\/p>\n

Enjoy Time Together for Any Reason<\/b><\/h2>\n

Birthdays and bridal showers are ideal reasons to get together and celebrate, but you don\u2019t need an excuse to invite your favorite people over for dinner, movies, games, or drinks. Use this guide to find your perfect match when it comes to an at-home get-together with your <\/span>besties<\/span>, then choose one of our matching <\/span>entertaining invitations<\/a><\/strong> to let them know all about your plans.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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