Random Activity Generator
Tap for a random activity to do right now. Filter to free only, indoor or outdoor to match your day.
163 to pick from. Tap Spin.
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163 to pick from. Tap Spin.
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How it works
- Set free only, indoor or outdoor if you want.
- Tap the button for a random activity.
- Tap again if it doesn't fit, then go do it.
Every pick starts from your browser's cryptographic random number generator, so each option has the same chance unless you set a weight. The pool behind this tool holds 163 options. How the randomness works.
Ways to use it
Snow day with kids
Set indoor and free, and the afternoon fills up with blanket forts and paper airplanes.
Weekend with no plans
A couple taps outdoor activities and ends up trying a new hiking trail.
Breaking a scrolling habit
When the phone feels heavy, tap once and do whatever comes up for 20 minutes. It often turns out better than another hour on a screen.
Summer break boredom
Kids take turns tapping, and each one picks the activity for the afternoon.
Retiree trying new things
A recent retiree taps once a week and works through a list of new hobbies.
Questions people ask
What can I do when I'm bored at home?
Try something with your hands, like cooking from what's in the pantry, writing a letter or rearranging a shelf. Small tasks with a finish line beat scrolling.
Are the free activities completely free?
Free activities need nothing you'd have to buy, like a walk, a puzzle from scraps or a drawing session. Some may use things most homes already have, like paper, tape or a deck of cards.
Can I filter for outdoor activities only?
Yes. Switch on outdoor and every result is something to do outside.
What if I don't like the activity?
Tap again. The point is to break the stuck feeling, so it's fine to skip a few.