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23 Things to Do With Your Friends on a Rainy Day That Aren't Just Scrolling TikTok
You had plans. Maybe a hike, a city day, or just chilling at the park. But now it's pouring, and your group chat is full of "soooo what now?" texts. Here's the thing: rainy days aren’t canceled plans. They're just an invitation to switch it up and make new memories with your crew.
Some of the best bonding moments happen indoors, with thunder rumbling in the background and nowhere you have to be. Whether you're stuck in a dorm, cozying up in someone’s apartment, or holed up in your childhood living room, here are 23 fun, hilarious, and actually vibey things to do with your friends when the weather says “nah.”
1. Build a Blanket Fort Like You Mean It
Go full child-core. Drag every blanket, pillow, and string light into the living room and turn it into your fortress of coziness. Once it’s built, hang out in there like it's your new home.
Watch a movie, spill tea, or just chill with snacks. Bonus points if someone plays acoustic guitar like it’s summer camp.
2. Throw a Living Room Dance Party
No club? No problem. Create a shared Spotify playlist, grab a speaker, and let your inner main characters shine.
Glow sticks, LED lights, and TikTok dances encouraged. Zero judgment. Only vibes.
3. Have a Bake-Off Challenge
Pick a random recipe (bonus if none of you know how to bake), split into teams, and see who can make the most chaotic cookies or best-looking cupcakes.
Winner gets bragging rights. Loser has to clean up. And yes, everything is taste-tested.
4. Start a DIY Spa Night
Face masks. Mani-pedis. Hair masks you found on Pinterest. That one jade roller someone got for Christmas and never used.
It’s giving relaxation, self-care, and friendship therapy all in one. Pair it with herbal tea or matcha lattes and you’re golden.
5. Watch a So-Bad-It's-Good Movie
Find the cringiest rom-com or the weirdest Netflix original you can. Think Sharknado, The Kissing Booth, or that one horror movie that somehow made it to streaming.
Roast it together like you’re on Mystery Science Theater. Laughs guaranteed.
6. Create a Home Café or Boba Bar
Turn your kitchen into a pop-up café. Make iced coffee, DIY lattes, or mix your own bubble tea.
Print fake menus if you want to get extra with it. Just be prepared to wash, like, every mug in the house.
7. Play "We're Not Really Strangers" or Deep Card Games
If your crew’s the talk-about-life-and-vibe type, bust out card games that actually get you thinking. Play “We’re Not Really Strangers,” “Truth or Drink,” or “Let’s Get Deep.”
It’s intense, emotional, and might end in someone saying “I love you guys” while crying a little.
8. Film a Fake Reality Show
Assign characters. Create fake drama. Use your phone like it’s your confessional booth. Call it “The Rain House” or “Keeping Up With the Group Chat.”
Edit it for TikTok later, and suddenly you're all stars of the next chaotic viral series.
9. Make Custom Mugs or T-Shirts
Pull out the paint markers and get creative. Dollar store mugs? Old thrifted tees? Fair game.
Now you’ve got a souvenir from your rainy day memories, and maybe even a new favorite cup.
10. Try a Weird Food Combo Challenge
Ketchup and Oreos? Pickles and peanut butter? Put your taste buds to the test and go full chaos mode.
Just... maybe keep water close. And napkins. And a trash can. Just in case.
11. Do a Themed Potluck Picnic Indoors
Everyone picks a theme. Cottagecore, Y2K, boardwalk snacks, you name it. Make or bring food to match.
Lay out a picnic blanket on the floor and make it a full aesthetic moment. Photoshoot 100% required.
12. Host a "PowerPoint Night"
Each person makes a ridiculous or dramatic presentation. Topics like “Which Shrek Character Would Survive a Zombie Apocalypse” or “Why I’m the Main Character in Our Friend Group.”
Present with full confidence, memes included. The more unhinged, the better.
13. Paint or Draw With Zero Pressure
No need to be an artist. Grab cheap watercolors, crayons, or those adult coloring books nobody ever finishes.
Put on lo-fi beats and create bad art on purpose. It’s surprisingly healing.
14. Go Full Karaoke Mode
Whether you have a mic or not, this is your concert. Pull up lyrics on YouTube and belt out bangers.
Go solo, duet, or group number. And yes, someone should definitely do “Bohemian Rhapsody” like they’re auditioning for The Voice.
15. Recreate Childhood Photos Together
Grab your old Facebook albums, find those awkward middle school pics, and recreate them exactly as adults.
Pose the same way, wear similar clothes, even nail the facial expressions. Instant hilarity.
16. Host a Dream Trip Planning Night
Pick a city or country and deep-dive into planning your imaginary group trip. Google hotels, make vision boards, plan outfits, and look up flight prices (even if you’re not going yet).
It’s half manifesting, half escapism. And very on brand.
17. Challenge Each Other to TikTok Dance Battles
Each person picks a different trending dance to learn. Or better—make up your own and try to go viral.
Post your chaos, or keep it private. Either way, you’ll laugh so hard you forget it’s still raining.
18. Do a Mystery Taste Test
Blindfolded taste test of snacks, sauces, or candy from around the world. Guess what’s what. Win snacks. Lose dignity.
Optional twist: one person throws in something absolutely cursed. It’s war now.
19. Build Lego Sets or Puzzle Something Out
Sometimes the best thing to do is slow down. Build a Lego set. Do a massive puzzle. Or try a 3D model from the dollar store that will absolutely frustrate you.
You’ll feel like kids again, but with better music and way more snacks.
20. Have a Fashion Show With Each Other's Clothes
Everyone raids each other’s closets and puts together weird outfits. Do a runway walk through the hallway.
Add fake commentary like it’s NYFW. Post the fits. Or don’t. Just vibe.
21. Create a "Rainy Day Playlist" Together
Sit down and build a playlist with songs that match the exact vibe of your day. Sad? Chill? Cozy? Chaotic?
It becomes your rainy day soundtrack. Play it the next time the skies open up.
22. Write and Perform a Group Skit
Get dramatic. Write a fake soap opera scene. Perform it with full seriousness. Add props if available. Use lamps as spotlights.
You’ll be crying from laughter before anyone even remembers their lines.
23. Just Talk, Chill, and Listen to the Rain
Sometimes you don’t need a list. You just need a cozy spot, your people, and the sound of rain outside while you talk about life.
Rainy days aren’t just about filling the time. They’re about slowing it down.
The Rain Doesn't Cancel the Fun. It Sets the Mood.
Rainy days can feel like a buzzkill, but sometimes, they’re a gift. They pull you indoors, into shared spaces where the vibe shifts from FOMO to full-on friendship core. No pressure to go anywhere. No need to make big plans. Just time, creativity, and people you actually want to be around.
So next time the forecast ruins your picnic or beach day, text the group and say “still down to hang?” Because the real fun isn’t about what you do. It’s about who you’re doing it with.
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