Hey teens - put down the cell phone and get off the computer! Here is a list of 25 free and cheap things to do that don't involve electronics!
- Host a board game night. Ask everyone to bring their favorite game and then draw names to see which game you play first.
- Have a Swap – invite your friends to bring over clothing and other items they no longer want. Put everything out in 1 room and draw numbers. Take turns choosing a new (to you) item until everything is gone. Anything that is leftover can be donated to charity.
- Visit the Macaroni Kid Fredericksburg Calendar for free and cheap activities, including teen nights at the local libraries.
- Hold a Poker night – use candy instead of chips.
- Host a poetry slam. Invite your friends to come over and share their poems, stories and more. Set up a hot chocolate bar to add to the fun. Be sure to submit your work to Macaroni Kid Fredericksburg to be published in our Young Writer’s edition!
- Have an ice cream Sundae party. Supply the ice cream and have everyone bring their favorite toppings.
- Movie night – set up a room like a theater, pop popcorn and maybe have a candy bar. Remember – you can rent movies from the library for free!
- Get crafty – take some old jeans that you’ve outgrown and make them into something new! Pinterest has tons of tutorials on how to make bags, purses, book covers and more!
- Create a vision board using old magazines.
- Give your friends manicures. You can even grab a foot tub and some other supplies at the local dollar store and turn it into a spa day.
- Build something! Gather some old scraps of lumber or recycle some outgrown toys and create something new.
- Plant a garden.
- Make your own comic book.
- Design a driving course for a remote control car. Make it harder by having the driver blindfolded and a friend giving directions!
- Check out local museums for free admission dates.
- Find local free festivals or shows.
- Start a book club.
- Camp out in the backyard.
- Create your own movie.
- Make your own instrument.
- Print out an indoor or outdoor scavenger hunt list or create your own. Make it more fun by taking it to the mall to complete.
- Go outside. Ride a bike, take a jog. Play basketball in the driveway, volleyball in the yard or tennis down the street.
- Bring back the old games like foursquare, kickball and dodgeball.
- Get some friends together to shovel snow, rake leaves, mow lawns or walk dogs to make a few extra bucks for new adventures.
- Volunteer. Check out this list of local businesses who accept teen volunteers!
Do you have other fun, free or cheap ideas for teens? I'd love to hear them! Email me.
