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15 Fun Things to Do When Bored

by Editorial Team | 03.01.2019 | OUR ULTIMATE GIFT GUIDES

We've been there: sitting around the house or staring at the TV, wondering if there's anything to do. If you're trying to figure out some fun things to do when bored, check out this list, complete with deals to sweeten the experience:

Go see a movie

One of the quintessential fun things to do when bored, catching a flick is the closest thing to instant entertainment. To save a little cash when you go to the cinema, check out our guide to scoring cheap movie tickets.

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Fawn over cute animals at the zoo

Make some new friends, like the potbellied pigs, llamas, and mini-donkeys (!) at the Austin Zoo.

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Detect notes of something during a wine tasting

The sommelier at your local winery would be happy to introduce you to new flavors—sweet or dry, white or red.

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Sing karaoke at your local bar

It's hard to be bored when you're belting out "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" in front of strangers. (Psst: see what professional DJs picked as the best karaoke songs for women and men.)

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Chill out with a manicure or a pedicure

We're feeling relaxed just thinking about it. If you’re looking for fun stuff to do when bored, a manicure is an especially good idea, especially if you've got an event coming up where you'll want to show off your nails.

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Recharge at a local salt cave

Typically lined with Himalayan sea salt, these European-style caves are known to have therapeutic benefits. Chicagoland folks will love the salt cave in nearby Naperville.

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Take a cooking class

From the cupcake-making class in the East Village to sushi-making classes in LA, cooking classes can be a tantalizingly delicious way to spend your day.

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Dominate a game of laser tag

This is an especially good idea if you have kids that are bored—let 'em run around something like the laser arena at AirMaxx Trampoline Park in Minneapolis for a couple of hours.

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Show off your logic skills at an escape-room game.

Try an escape-room game, which challenge your logic and your teamwork skills with brain teasers and other puzzles, set against the backdrop of an exciting narrative. For example, at Escape This Dallas, you'll try to uncover a doctor's secret notes, which hold the cure to a deadly pathogenic virus.

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