Activity Inspiration

Looking for ideas to create an activity? Then you've come to the right place.

​No need to stare off into the distance brainstorming. We put together a few simple and fun activity ideas you can create on Meet5. Just choose something that catches your eye and choose something you'll enjoy as much as the people who attend - whether it’s a walk, a coffee, or trying something you've always wanted to alongside others!

It takes a few minutes to create an activity, then you’ve got something on your calendar to look forward to.

OUTDOOR

Get Moving​

• Urban walk

• Hiking

• Public workout station

• Nature trails

• Rock climbing

• Powerwalk

• Bike tour

• Botanical garden visit

• Bird watching

• Lawn games

• Rollerblading

• Disc golf / mini golf

• Dog walking or park meet up

• Mall walk

Market Crawl​​

• Rummage or garage sale

• Flea market

• Antique shops

• Farmers market​

  
  

​Rest & Relax

• Picnic in the park

• Stargazing

• Meditation

• Watch the sunrise/sunset

• Forest bathing

• Drive in movie

• Hot air balloon ride

• Botanical gardens

TIP

Plan your route in advance, and describe how long or difficult it will be so people know what to expect.

SPORTS & FITNESS

Adventure

• Mini golf

• Driving range

• Tree top trekking

• Zip lining

• Bungee jumping

• Trampoline park

• Paragliding

• Off-roading

  
  

Water Sports

• Canoeing

• Kayaking

• Sailing

• Paddle boarding

• Scuba diving

• Surfing 

• Water skiing

• Wakeboarding

• Swimming 

• Fishing

• Parasailing 

• Windsurfing

Fitness

• Yoga

• Long distance running

• Slow jogging

• Skating rink

• Spin class

• Cycling

• Mountain biking

• Pilates

• Zumba/dance fitness

• Fitness bootcamp

• CrossFit/calisthenics

• Martial arts

  
  

Sports

• Tennis

• Volleyball

• Basketball

• Badminton

• Ping pong

• Golf

• Pickleball

• Softball/baseball

• Soccer

• Flag Football

• Ultimate frisbee 

• Frisbee golf​

• Ball/Ice Hockey

• Bowling

TIP

Open the app and search by keywords like “hike” to see activities in your area.

FOOD & DRINK

Food

• Restaurants 

• Seafood places

• Cafés & bakeries

• Ice cream & gelato

• Food halls

• Brunch & breakfast spots

• High tea

• ​Cooking class

• Baking course

• Cake or cookie decorating 

• Backyard BBQ 

• Picnics

• Themed potlucks (i.e. taco night)

• DIY pizza night

Drinks

• Cocktail bars

• Speakeasy

• Wine bar​

• Beer tastings

• Brewery

• Winery

• Distillery

• Mixology workshop

• Bar crawl

  
  

Events

• Food truck festival

• Farmers market

• Street food fairs / festivals 

• Walking food tours

• Cheese tastings

• Chocolate tastings

TIP

Channel your inner foodie and try a new cuisine, dish, or drink together.

ARTS & CULTURE

Arts

• Museum

• Science center

• Theater 

• Film screenings

• Film club discussion

• Stand up comedy 

• Open mic night

• ​Art gallery

• ​Paint & sip night

• Pottery workshop

• Ceramic painting class

• Craft night

• Knitting/crochet circle

• Live sketching 

• Street photography

• Dance recital

• Poetry slam

• Creative writing workshop

• Book club 

Culture

• Car show

• Air show

• Cultural heritage center 

• Thrifting

• Antiquing

• Zoo

• Nature reserve

• Language exchange

  
  

Urban exploration

• Street art walks

• Botanical garden tour

• City walking tours 

• ​Historical tours

• Ghost tour

TIP

A change of scenery can spark fresh conversations and shared memories, so why not plan a little group adventure? Choose a nearby city and spend the day exploring together.

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

Winter

• Christmas market

• Winter festival

• Holiday baking 

• Holiday party

• New Year's Eve

• Valentine's or Galentine's

  
  

Spring

• Easter egg hunt

• Garden tours

• Flower arranging class

• Cherry blossom walk

• Plant potting workshop

Summer

• Berry picking

• Independence Day fireworks

• ​Beach day

  
  

Autumn

• Pumpkin patch

• Apple orchard

• Costume party

• Thanksgiving potluck

TIP

There are a variety of categories to help you organize and discover activities, but sometimes your idea is one-of-a-kind! If what you’re planning doesn’t quite fit into an existing option, select “Other."

MUSIC & DANCE

Music

• Live music 

• Local band showcase

• Music festivals

• Jazz bar or festival

• Jam session

• Choir practice

• EDM clubs

• Open mic night

• Music trivia night

• Karaoke 

• Vinyl record shopping

• Opera or classical performance  

• Song-sharing/listening party

Dancing

• Ballet recital 

• Burlesque performance

• ​Salsa club

• Ballroom dance class

• Nightclubs

• Silent disco

• Line dancing 

• Just-for-fun freestyle dance night​

TIP

When planning a music or dance activity, choose something that's easy for everyone to join, no experience required. The goal is to create a relaxed atmosphere where people can connect and enjoy the vibe.

FUN & GAMES

Outdoor

• Ren faire​

• Convention

• Cosplaying & larping

• Lawn games (i.e. cornhole, ring toss) 

• Paintball 

• Scavenger hunt

• Obstacle course

• Mini golf​

• Go carting

Indoors

• Escape room

• Poker or cards

• Arcade

• Bowling

• Pool

• Darts

• Laser tag

• Tabletop games (d&d)

• Charades or pictionary

• Board games

• Chess/Checkers

• Trivia night

TIP

When planning a fun and games activity, focus on less competitive, lighthearted games that get people talking and laughing. Don't stress over scores.

CONVERSATION STARTERS

Ice Breakers​​

• Two Truths and a Lie: Each person says three things about themselves; the group guesses which one is false.

• This or That: What's your favorite: Tacos or Burritos? Cats or dogs? Early bird or night owl? Keep it quick and playful.

• The One-Word Game: Everyone describes themselves in just one word, then explains why.

• Memory Match: Everyone shares their first concert, favorite childhood snack, or first job to see if there's something in common.

• Guess the Fact: Each person shares an unusual fact about themselves anonymously, others guess who it belongs to.