21 Fun and Responsible Things to Do With Friends in Winter

11. GO ON A WINTER HIKE

What’s a better winter season activity than hiking? The best thing about going on a hike in the winter is that it reduces the amount of sweating you would endure if you went in the summer, you have low chances of dehydration, and you do not get exhausted as you quickly would in the summer because of the heat. If you are going to have any winter outings, opt for hiking, the amount of walking you are doing will be enough to keep you warm by raising your basal temperature (although, you should still wear warm and comfortable clothes when going hiking so you do not die of hypothermia, or get a pneumonia infection).

12. TAKE UP JOGGING

If you are still wondering what to do when it’s cold and looking for fun stuff to do in winter, we suggest taking up running – well, jogging. Jogging is great for your health – cardio, strength, and physique. Running also helps elevate your mood so it is great for your mental health especially if you are someone who suffers from seasonal depression which tends to spike up in the winter due to the gloomy weather. Here are a few tips that will help you stay motivated to exercise when you are feeling depressed.

13. TAKE A YOGA CLASS

A great activity to do inside in the winter is yoga. You and your friends can take up a yoga class or you can follow the instructors on Youtube and connect with each other through Zoom and have a virtual Yoga class together – this is ideal for when none of you want to leave their home but you all want to do things together, still.

14. GO TO A SAUNA

Another one of the most fun stuff to do in winter is to go to a sauna. Not only is this good for your skin, but it is also a great way to detoxify your body while staying warm and taking no notice of the harsh winter weather.

15. TAKE A COOKING CLASS

Another one of the fun things to do during winter with your friends is to take up cooking lessons. If you would like to learn how to cook or how to make new dishes, this is the perfect activity for you and your friends so you can be able to make yourselves hot meals for the duration of the winter – and perhaps the rest of your life. Homemade food is healthier and cheaper than takeout. Taking a cooking class is also something that you can do with your boyfriend in the winter to create a stronger bond in your relationship.

16. GO TO AN INDOOR WATERPARK

One of the fun things to do on a winter day is to go to a water park. This is a great idea for things to do when bored in winter because you get to meet different people at the water park and it is a public venue so you can invite as many people as you could possibly want as opposed to having a pool party at your house which could be very limited when it comes to the number of people you can invite.

17. TURN ON THE JACUZZI

One of our favorite winter activities and one of the best things to do when its cold outside is to turn on the Jacuzzi and invite your friends over for a beautiful soak in the warm waters. You can turn it into a party or just a venting session, whatever you and your friends are more in the mood for.

18. HOST A HORROR MOVIE MARATHON

When you have run out of places to go with friends in winter, you can stay home and host a horror movie marathon with all your favorite movies. You can even turn this into a slumber party and watch movies all night. It does not have to be horror-specific, really, you and your friends can decide and vote on what genre(s) you want to watch. This is such a fun and cozy activity to do with your friends and it is also perfect for an 18th birthday party in winter. The versatility!

19. PARTICIPATE IN A FUNDRAISER

What are some winter activities that you and your friends can participate in that do not center only on you? The right answer, fundraisers. You can either organize a fundraiser, volunteer at one, or attend one whose cause and goals your beliefs align with and try to make a change and an impact on others who are less privileged than you are. It is one of the benevolent stuff to do in winter – putting the needs of others before your own.

20. TAKE AN ONLINE CLASS

Another one of the things to do when it’s snowing outside that will develop you as a friend group is to take an online class together that will give you skills that you need to succeed in life. It is easier to take an online class with friends because it gives you the opportunity to track each other’s progress and keep each other motivated to attend classes.

21. START A BABYSITTING BUSINESS

Another one of the things to do with friends in winter that will earn you money is to start a babysitting business. Gather two or three of your friends and start up a small babysitting business to earn yourselves some extra money that you can use in the future.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. What can friends do during winter break?

There are a lot of things to do when its cold outside and things to do with your best friend in the winter – this article has covered 21 of them. The truth is, you know your friends better than anyone and you know what kind of activities they like and will enjoy doing in the winter. If you are not sure what fun things they would like to do on a cold day, you can always ask them what they want to do and try doing things that they are interested in doing. This way you get to experience things outside your comfort zone and your friend feels validated that you took their suggestions on what to do.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, this article has covered 21 things to do with friends in winter that range from fun, to responsible and everything in between. We hope that the activities we have compiled for things to do on a winter day will help you and your friends decide what to do this winter and inspire you to try something you have never tried before.