15 Outside-The-Box Things To Do For Adults

Regardless of the reason, you’re probably reading this blog post because you’re looking for ways to occupy a group of adults! Just keep reading for our list of 15 creative things to do for adults that’ll make your search for entertaining activities significantly easier.

1. Use a Peerspace as your venue

Our first suggestion on this list of unusual things to do for adults is one that will apply to many of the other activities on the list—finding a Peerspace in your area that would work well as the location for your gathering. You can rent Peerspace listings on an hourly basis, making renting a Peerspace super flexible and adaptable regardless of how many or how few hours you’ll need the space. 

The Peerspace platform contains literally tens of thousands of listings that are based in towns and cities across the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Europe, and beyond! From impressive mansions to adorable studio apartments, designated workspaces, rooftops and gardens, and much more—you’ll find plenty of options that work for your budget, guest list, chosen activities, and other venue criteria. (Not to mention that the Peerspace search tool is designed to be totally intuitive to use, with useful filters that make your search process as seamless as possible.)

Consider renting a Peerspace to help bring the rest of the ideas on this list to life!

2. Creatively themed dinner party

One engaging thing to do for adults is to plan a dinner party, but not just any dinner party—one with a unique theme, to ensure that it’s unlike any dinner party that you and your guests have ever been to. For more specific ideas along this line, check out this list of unique dinner party theme ideas from Paperless Post. Our favorites include breakfast for dinner, a “soupapalooza,” a French picnic, and an adult tea party, but the opportunities for creativity here are basically endless!

3. Play team sports

Another excellent thing to do for adults is to play a fun team sport together at your local park! You can choose a sport as basic and well-known as soccer or basketball, or a more unusual sport like kickball, frisbee golf, or pickleball! Consider polling the group before you choose a sport, to ensure that as many participants as possible are happy with the choice of sport.

4. Go on a road trip

Is there somewhere you and the group in question have been hoping to visit (and that’s within driving distance)? Plan out a road trip and turn the whole experience into an exciting and memorable experience! Don’t forget to plan stops at roadside attractions and put together a great driving playlist for when you’re all out on the road.

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5. Or go thrifting

Some people just adore the experience of shopping. If this describes you, consider spending a few hours visiting your area’s best thrift stores and hunting for high-quality items at bargain prices. Thrifting is significantly more eco-friendly than buying new, not to mention more affordable, so it’s truly a win-win!

6. Create vision boards together

Ever heard of a vision board? It’s a way to set and eventually accomplish your goals by creating a poster-sized collection of images that inspire you and remind you of what you’re working toward. Here’s Oprah’s guide to creating a vision board for some initial inspiration.

7. Escape room party bus

You’ve probably heard of escape rooms and party buses, but have you ever thought of combining the two? If not, consider transforming a party bus into a “mobile escape room” where your participants will solve puzzles and complete challenges with the goal of “escaping” the bus. You can also combine this with traveling to another location for a different activity, as it’ll make the travel portion of the day much more exciting.

8. Harvest your own dinner

Take an educational trip to a local farm to harvest ingredients for your dinner with the rest of your group. Bring these ingredients to participate in a cooking class and then eat the delicious completed meal! This “farm-to-table” experience will help create a deeper connection to the food we eat, as well as all the effort involved in bringing it to the table. 

9. Axe throwing tournament

Axe throwing has become an increasingly popular activity in recent years, and if you live in a city, it’s likely that you can find at least one place that’s dedicated to that purpose. Gather your group together for an axe throwing competition that combines skill and competition in one truly memorable experience!

10. Rock climbing and painting combo

Go rock climbing outdoors (making sure to do so safely, with the appropriate climbing gear and with instructors who know how to use it!). Once you reach the summit of your rock wall, offer everyone in attendance the opportunity to paint the view they’ve worked so hard to access.

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11. Synchronized swimming class

When it comes to group activities, synchronized swimming is an underappreciated one. Attend a synchronized swimming class as a group to improve your collective coordination and teamwork!

12. Horseback riding

Are there any stables near you that offer horseback riding opportunities like trail rides for groups of beginners? This could be the perfect way to spend an afternoon doing something that many people have never tried!

13. Dancing flash mob

Surprise the public with a spontaneous flash mob! With your group of friends/colleagues, learn a choreographed dance routine and bring it to unexpected locations to spread joy!

14. Trivia night

Got some know-it-alls in your group who love to flaunt their breadth of knowledge? Put them to the test with a group trivia night!

15. Game night

Plan out a night of games, whether those are video games, board games, card games, or a combination of all of these! It’s hard to go wrong with this one, but be sure to provide a variety of game options that’ll appeal to everyone in attendance (this will help ensure that no one feels bored or left out). 

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