31 Awesomely Creative Group Activities for Adults for 2025
Finding fun group activities for adults that everyone is going to enjoy can be a challenge. How do you entertain a large group of adults who all have different interests? You don’t want a boring party or hangout session!
While very few activities will satisfy everyone, we’ve come up with some of the best large and small group activities that are sure to entertain a crowd. Whether you’re looking for brunch party ideas, party games or just things to do when you’re bored with a group of pals, we’ve got you covered. Read on for our favorite fun group activities for adults.
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Creative Group Activities for Adults
1. Paint and Sip
If you’ve got a bunch of creative adults to entertain who love a good time, you can’t go wrong with a paint and sip session. Combining wine with art? Yes, please. Find a paint and sip near you and have a blast.
Paint and sip is so popular that you can do it anywhere — find paint and sip in Portland, paint and sip in Atlanta or paint and sip in Chicago. Wherever you and your friends are, you can team up for these relaxing group activities for adults. You can even set up a DIY paint and sip night at home by having your friends each bring a bottle of wine to your house and take some online painting classes together.
2. Pottery Classes
Are you ready to pinch, press, shape and mold with your closest friends? Or maybe you’re trying to figure out how to meet people in a new city in a creative way. Two words: pottery classes. Pottery classes in your city are great for larger group activities for adults or solo creatives looking for a new group of like-minded people wanting to expand their inner circle. Pottery classes are available in most major art cities that burst with creativity, like pottery classes in San Francisco, pottery classes in Austin and pottery classes in Minneapolis.
3. Art Classes
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to draw or paint, why not do it with a group? Art classes make excellent small group activities for adults because they bring out your creative side. If your creative side is already in full swing, these classes will expand your creative horizons. Learn to paint and draw beautiful scenes, just like Bob Ross, with art classes in Portland, art classes in NYC and art classes in Los Angeles.
Paint too messy and drawing too hum-drum? You can always try photography classes for a new creative outlet. Art classes allow you the space to create freely while mingling with your people. If you've ever wanted to find out how to make friends as an adult, this is a great answer because you’ll automatically have something in to talk about with everyone you meet.
4. Group Mural
If the artsy ideas above seem to simple or are too basic as group activities for adults, another option is to gather your already existing talents and paint a group mural. This is one of the top paint party ideas for adults because it's fun to do and your artwork lasts for some time. Work together to choose a theme that you're all passionate about. Maybe it's something you'd like to do to uplift your community or maybe it's more personal between you and your closest friends. Plan something that hits home and is beautiful to look at for the entire neighborhood.
5. Murder Mystery Games
True crime lovers unite, it's time to get solving with your team. This is one of the group activities for adults where you get to dress up and act out a unique character. Murder mystery games offer a fun and interactive way for people in a group to get to know one another. The most fun part of this is that you can solve your mysteries both in person and virtually. Our Masters of Mystery review is online if you'd like to learn more about how to play. One great aspect of this particular game is that it caters to larger groups of up to 20 players.
6. Crafting Session
Is painting not your creative activity of choice? No problem. Crafting is another one of the top creative group activities for adults, especially for the creative types. Arts and crafts for adults involve a wide range of activities from soap making to building functional home appliances. Choose the craft beforehand and then organize what supplies to bring. Provide the basics like glue, paper, and drawing instruments. Set a theme or just let everyone quietly craft on their own with some vibing music pumping in the background.
Foodie Group Activities for Adults
7. Cooking Classes
This year, why not learn to cook with friends? Cooking classes in your city are fun group activities for adults because they're a chance to socialize while learning a new skill. It's not only about learning to cook, it's about connecting with the teacher, learning new cultural bits of information, and building your connections. Make pasta in cooking classes in Atlanta, roll sushi in cooking classes in Chicago or make awesome barbecue in cooking classes in Dallas, all in the company of your friends — or new buddies. You can also invite your friends over to enjoy online cooking classes if you’d rather hang out at home.
8. Mixology Classes
Why stop with cooking classes? The most popular group activities for adults usually have a little touch of alcohol. Turn it into a night of experimentation with lessons in mixology. An experienced mixologist will teach you the handy skills you need to make the perfect craft cocktail. Join mixology classes in Las Vegas, mixology classes in Jacksonville, or mixology classes in San Diego. Invite your friends over, ask each person to bring different types of liquor or mixers and sign up for online mixology classes. Make it extra fun by adding a little competition at the end, where the person who makes the best cocktail wins the leftover booze!
9. Wine Tasting
Perhaps you want a “classier” group activity for adults. No problem. Wine tastings are fun and classy. Some of our favorite girls night ideas start off with a late afternoon wine tasting! You don’t even have to leave home. Let each friend bring either a bottle of wine or something for a charcuterie board and set up a virtual wine tasting.
10. DIY Food Tour
Gather your foodie friends for a DIY food tour of your city. You may think you know every nook and cranny, but seeing it from a different perspective might open up never-before-seen avenues, literally. Pick a theme and go from restaurant to restaurant with your pals. Great food tour themes include breakfast pastries, a specific type of drink like craft beer, or a specific regional food. For example, perhaps you set up a DIY Indian food tour and visit all of the Indian restaurants in town for different meals to taste the best Indian vegetarian food. This is also a great way to support local businesses with your friends.
11. Themed Potluck
Who doesn’t love a good potluck? This is a fun group activity for students who may not have the budget for classes or expensive meals. Pick a few potluck ideas and ask everyone to make or bring something that fits a specific theme. This is also one of the best things to do on your birthday if you’re on a budget.
12. Cooking Competition Party
Do you love Food Network competition shows? Then you’ll love this group activity for adults. Gather your friends and set up your own DIY food challenges. You’ll need boxes of mystery ingredients, a timer, and a few people to judge each round. You may want to invest in some convection ovens or hot plates to ensure there’s enough room to cook!
If you don't have enough gear, you can always join a cooking competition with a vendor. Cooking classes in Boston, for example, have dumpling-making competitions. There are sushi showdowns with Austin cooking classes and pasta wars with Salt Lake City cooking classes.
Unique Group Activities for Adults
12. Team-Building Exercises
This is a bit of a broad category, but team-building exercises are a great idea for groups of people who work together. There are likely a variety of team building activities in your city. Wherever you need to gather people for a common goal, you can find some fun activities to unite you. Popular activities include escape rooms and various ice breaker games.
You can find fun team building activities in Atlanta, team building activities in Austin and team building activities in NYC, among many other cities.
13. Dance Classes
It’s time to show off your moves in this fun group activity for adults! Dance classes near you give you the opportunity to feel the music with your friends. Make strong connections while learning how to line dance in Denver, salsa in Las Vegas or swing dance in Orlando. You could also do an at-home dance party with online dance classes.
14. Scavenger Hunts
What are some fun group activities for adults? Why not try a scavenger hunt? This isn't your typical kiddies Easter egg hunt. Design extravagant clues and place them throughout the city, Amazing Race style. You can use public transportation, your own cars or go on foot if it's a smaller town. Before the hunt, pop into local stores and ask the owners if you can leave hints at their stores. Teams will need to capture each solved riddle with their camera phones for evidence. The first team to arrive at the final destination, with proof of each solved clue, wins a prize. It may be necessary to have a "Clue Master" that the teams can call for additional hints, when they're stuck or to know if they're on the right track.
15. Group Yoga
Slow down a bit, relax, and search for a few mindfulness group activities for adults. Yoga provides open-minded adults with excellent health benefits. It's also a solo or communal activity with no limit of participants. According to a study published by Harvard, yoga is excellent for sharpening your mind and improving your mood. Share those benefits with a group of friends outdoors during the warmer months. There are plenty of free or low-cost outdoor yoga sessions in parks, but also in studios. You can also get a projector and pop a YouTube instructor on the big screen in your back garden.
16. Aerial Parks
Aerial parks are like floating obstacle courses, so they're great group activities for adults who love a good thrill or physical challenge. While they do vary in type and difficulty, the majority of the activities involve strapping participants into safety harnesses while they walk across bridges and balance beams up in the trees. Ziplining is another one of the more popular sky-high activities.
17. Volunteering
Consider more meaningful group activities for adults by volunteering in your community. Give back and support your neighbourhood with your friends by finding a united cause you care about and group together to make a difference. You could walk dogs at the local animal shelter, clean up trash on local trails or even pass out food and supplies to people experiencing homelessness. These are excellent mindfulness group activities that truly benefit both you and the groups you help. Find out more heart-warming community service ideas for your group or the best charities to donate to.
18. Roller Skating
Roller skating is always in fashion. Head out to the roller rink for one of the funnest indoor group activities for adults. This is one of the best winter activities because most rinks are indoors. The roller rink will provide the skates, so you don't need your own. If your friends don’t know how to skate yet, you can all help each other or get a lesson from an experienced pro. It’s a judgment-free zone after all.
19. Trampoline Park
At first glimpse, trampoline parks may seem like they’re for kids. But we highly recommend you give it a try because they also make great group activities for adults. Top tip: Go during normal school hours or late at night to have a blast bouncing around with your friends and without the millions of free-range kids. This is a silly yet wholesome activity for people of all ages.
Small Group Activities for Adults
20. Flower Arranging Classes
After a spot of yoga, continue your mindfulness journey with another low-key, quiet activity for a small group. In-person or virtual flower arranging classes, allow you to find the space the stems as you work on creating the most beautiful bouquets. It's a calming, relaxed way to gain a new skill with your friends.
21. Hiking
Ah, the great outdoors. Hiking is a good group activity for adults who love to stay active as long as the weather is nice. We recommend picking a relatively easy hike unless your friend group is full of experienced hikers. You want to make sure everyone enjoys it and no one gets left behind! Remember the first rule of group hiking — go as fast as the slowest person.
22. Group Trivia Nights
Trivia nights are such great group activities for adults! If you have a small group, find a local bar or brewery that hosts trivia and show off your smarts! Remember that the perfect trivia team consists of people who have all different types of knowledge! Assemble your team accordingly. You can also host trivia at home with online trivia nights.
23. Board Games
Board game nights are fun group activities for adults, especially for students on a budget. Gather several games to play and make a night of it. Bring snacks and drinks and enjoy getting competitive with some of your favorite people. You can do this with large groups as well, but you may have several games going simultaneously, so no one gets left out. Go classic with Monopoly or Cluedo, or get a bit risque with newer additions like Cards Against Humanity.
24. Book Club
Book clubs are awesome group activities for adults who love to read. Set a recurring meeting depending on your schedule, like once a week or once a month. Then, gather everyone together to talk about a book you assigned. Everyone should come with questions or opinions about the book. For extra fun, you could show a movie adaptation of the book (if it’s available) when you’re done.
25. Rafting or Tubing
What do people do for fun with a group? Well, if they live near water, they may go rafting or tubing. Few things are more fun than gathering a small group of friends, getting some tubes and bringing a cooler full of adult beverages out on the water. Make sure you keep yourself safe out there and wear plenty of sunscreen!
26. Amusement Park Trip
You’re never too old for a trip to the amusement park. Exciting group activity for adults include loading up your car with your friends and heading to the closest roller coasters. If you don't have kids, always search for school breaks in your area to make the experience a bit easier.
Large Group Activities for Adults
27. Virtual Game Nights
Virtual game nights have totally changed the game for large group activities and hangouts. Online trivia games, virtual scavenger hunts and even virtual escape rooms are particularly great if your friends are spread throughout the globe. Virtual game nights are also great indoor group activities for adults for cold and rainy days when you don't feel like getting out of your sweatpants.
28. Karaoke
Looking for large group activities for adults you can do in public? It’s time for an awesome karaoke night. If you'd rather host this group activity on your own, there a tons of karaoke machines out there at a range of price points. Doing karaoke alone can be awkward. Doing it with a huge group of people you like is way more fun and less embarrassing. Sing your heart out.
29. Beach Volleyball
Beach volleyball is one of those games that you don’t have to be super good at to enjoy. Set up your volleyball net, bring a cooler full of beverages and enjoy a day of playing ball on the beach. When you get too hot you and your friends can jump into the ocean to cool off.
30. Casual Soccer
Do you miss playing low-stakes soccer games in gym class? Soccer is a great large group activity for adults. Don’t worry too much about specific rules or positions. Set up 2 goals, set equal teams, and make sure no one touches the ball with their hands. You’ll have a ton of fun running around and competing with your friends.
31. Grown-Up Capture the Flag
No, you’re not too old to play this capture-the-flag game. Find a big community park to play at and split your group of friends in half. Each group gets a flag to hide wherever they choose on their side of the park. Both teams get time to strategize and assign roles and then the game begins. Tip: Assign a group color so team members can identify each other.
These group activities for adults will make your hangouts a blast. You don’t have to settle for boring parties anymore. Think outside the box and try one of these activities next time you have friends gathered together!
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