Fun Activities to Promote Health and Avoid Boredom

The list of activities below provides ideas of things to do to avoid boredom, have fun, and promote physical, mental, and social health. There is also a printable version.

List of Fun Activities

Arts and Crafts

• Draw
• Paint
• Color
• Make a card
• Sing
• Write a story
• Write a song
• Scrapbook
• Do origami
• Make jewelry
• Knit or crochet
• Sew
• Take photos
• Make pottery
• Do a craft
• Act in a play
• Make a collage
• Make movies
• Play an instrument
• Create a new playlist

Physical Activity

• Go for a walk
• Lift weights
• Do a fitness video
• Ride a bike
• Do yoga
• Swim
• Play sports
• Dance
• Garden
• Go for a hike
• Move furniture
• Clean
• Climb stairs
• Do Zumba
• Stretch
• Do yard work
• Go for a jog
• Do squats
• Play tag
• Do pushups

Self-Care

• Take a bath or shower
• Do your nails
• Get your hair done
• Put on lotion
• Get a massage

Connecting with Others

• Call a friend or family member
• Spend time with a friend
• Write a letter to a family member
• Play with a pet
• Look at old photos

Learning and Thinking

• Do a jigsaw puzzle
• Play a board game
• Read a book
• Listen to a podcast or audiobook
• Research an interesting topic
• Plan a vacation
• Fix something
• Build something
• Do a crossword or word search
• Learn a new skill

Getting Out

• Visit the library
• Go shopping
• Eat at a restaurant
• Go to a concert
• Go for a ride in the car
• Visit a museum
• Go to the movie theater
• See a play
• Volunteer
• Visit a park

Relax

• Look at a magazine or comic book
• Watch a movie or TV show
• Play video games
• Listen to music
• Write in a journal

Food and Cooking

• Cook or bake
• Research new recipes
• Drink coffee, tea, or a smoothie
• Try new foods
• Go on a picnic

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