As the weather changes; let's look at things to do inside! 

Make more of your time indoors! Whether you want to unwind, get creative, move a little, or connect with someone, there are plenty of ways to bring enjoyment into your day. Explore these simple, low-cost ideas for reading, puzzles, cooking, music, and more. Try something new or return to an old favorite; you don’t need expensive supplies or a full schedule to find something worth doing.
​Click the links below to discover activities to try at home, games to play online, and ways to connect with others.

Read, Listen & Unwind

  • Read a short story, magazine, or a chapter of a book.
  • Listen to an audiobook while folding laundry, drawing, or resting.
  • Revisit a favorite book or ask someone what they’re reading.
  • Make a comfortable reading spot with a pillow and good lighting.
  • Start a two-person book club; read the same book and discuss it by phone.
*Have a library card? Have a library card? Explore hoopla, Flipster, Kanopy, and Libby! Download the free apps and connect your library card to enjoy e-books, audiobooks, magazines, movies, and TV shows, all for free!

Give Your Brain Something Fun to Do

  • Try a crossword, word search, Sudoku, or jigsaw puzzle.
  • Play solitaire or a card game with someone.
  • Pick a category, such as foods or animals, and name something for every letter of the alphabet.
  • Write five trivia questions and challenge a friend.

Make Something

  • Doodle, color, or sketch an object in the room.
  • Make bookmarks from scrap paper or old greeting cards.
  • Create a collage using magazine pictures, packaging, and paper.
  • Learn how to sew and mend a small tear or sew a loose button back on clothing. 

Cook Something Comforting 

  • Try a simple soup using broth, beans, vegetables, and seasonings you already have.
  • Give oatmeal a new flavor with cinnamon, fruit, or peanut butter.
  • Make a baked potato and add leftover vegetables, beans, or cheese.
  • Choose one ingredient in your pantry and find a new way to use it.
Cooking doesn't have to be complicated; or cost an impossible amount. 

Move, Relax & Connect

  • Take a short walk around your home during a television break.
  • Try a few gentle seated movements within your comfort level.
  • Put on one favorite song and move however feels comfortable.
  • Spend a few minutes drawing, listening to music, or sitting quietly.
  • Arrange a regular phone call or game time so there’s something to look forward to.
*​Listen to free, mellow instrumental music while reading, drawing, cooking, or taking a quiet break. Choose a livestream or playlist and settle in. YouTube may show ads. 
*​Make music together; from anywhere! Share your piano room’s link with a friend and experiment with sounds together. No musical experience needed.
A little movement, creativity, and connection can bring more enjoyment to everyday life and give you something to look forward to. These small moments can support your mental, physical, and emotional well-being, whether you’re making something, sharing a laugh, or moving to a favorite song. Start with something you enjoy and make room for more of it in your day.
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