Holidays = no school, no routine, just vibes. But let’s be real — after two days of binge-watching and endless snacking, it gets boring. So what now?
We’ve rounded up 20 ideas to make your break actually fun, chill, creative, and even a little productive (without feeling like school). Pick your faves and start ticking them off.
1. Make a Holiday Bucket List
Write down everything you want to try, see, or do before the break ends. Include big goals (start a new sport?) and small ones (have a beach day, try a matcha latte, read a new book). You’ll be surprised how satisfying it is to check them off.
2. Try a Mini Workout Challenge
You don’t need a gym. Try short, fun workouts on YouTube like dance cardio, yoga flows, or even Pilates for beginners. Move a little every day — it boosts your energy and your mood.
3. Photo Dump Challenge
Pick a daily theme like “my room,” “shadows,” or “coastal vibe.” Take cool photos, play with angles and edits, and create your own photo dump or reel. Apps like VSCO and Lightroom make it super aesthetic.
4. Cook With Random Ingredients
Think MasterChef: Teen Edition. Pick 3-4 ingredients in your kitchen and try to make something (kind of) delicious. You can even compete with friends or siblings and vote on the best creation.
5. Host an Outdoor Movie Night
Turn your backyard or balcony into a mini cinema. Bring out fairy lights, cushions, popcorn, and a laptop. Invite a few friends and screen a classic or your favorite comfort movie. Insta-worthy and so chill.
6. Create a DIY Escape Room
Invent clues, puzzles, and a storyline, then get your family or friends to play. You can go simple (lock a box, hide a key) or full-on detective mode. Tons of inspo online for beginner setups!
7. Go Geocaching
Download a geocaching app and start your own real-life treasure hunt. It’s fun, free, and gets you exploring places in your city you never noticed before.
8. Make a Scrapbook of the Year
Print your fave photos, write little notes, and create pages for school events, holidays, and random memories. It’s super satisfying — and way cooler than letting your memories sit on your phone.
9. Bury a Time Capsule
Take a small box, fill it with photos, letters to your future self, and little items that represent who you are right now. Bury it somewhere safe or hide it in your closet. Reopen it in 5 years. You’ll laugh. Maybe cry.
10. Discover Your Chinese Zodiac Sign
Look up your birth year and find your zodiac animal. Read about your traits and how you “match” with your friends’ signs. It’s fun, and sometimes… weirdly accurate?
11. Start a Gratitude Journal
Every night, write one thing you’re thankful for — no matter how small. Could be “had pancakes” or “laughed with my bestie.” It’s a simple habit that makes you feel so much better over time.
12. Create a Reading Bingo
Make a bingo card with challenges like “read a book in 24 hours” or “read a book that became a movie.” Choose your books, get cozy, and try to fill the grid. Add a small reward when you complete a row!
13. Start a Travel Journal (Even If You’re Staying Home)
Going somewhere cool? Document your trip like a mini blogger — write, draw, collect little souvenirs. Staying home? Create a fantasy travel journal of places you wish you could go.
14. Make a Family Zine
Interview your grandparents or parents, write down family stories, and add old photos or fun facts. Design it like a zine or little magazine. It’s actually a vibe — and a sweet gift idea too.
15. Create Your First CV/Resume
Start building your own resume now! Add your hobbies, school clubs, sports, babysitting gigs — everything counts. You’ll feel super organized and it’ll come in handy for summer jobs or programs.
16. Paint a Wall Mural
Ask your parents first (lol), pick a wall in your room or garden, grab paint or markers, and just go for it. Big shapes, quotes, abstract — whatever feels right. It’s your space, make it fun.
17. Join a Volunteer Project
Help out with a park cleanup, organize a food drive, or support a cause you care about. You’ll meet cool people, do something good, and honestly — it just feels right.
18. Host a Zoom "Masked Singer" Night
Even if you’re not a singer, this one’s hilarious. Pick a character, wear a mask or costume, and perform a song for your friends on Zoom. They have to guess who’s who. Total chaos. Totally fun.
19. Have a DIY Afternoon
Upcycle an old t-shirt, make your own jewelry, or start painting random stuff you have. Let your creativity go wild — no rules, no pressure. Just a good playlist and vibes.
20. Throw a Board Game Night
Bring out old-school games like Uno, Clue, or Monopoly, or try something new. Add snacks, chill music, and it’s actually a fun way to hang without screens.
Whether you’re in the mood to chill, create, move, or just do something random, there’s so much you can do to make this break fun and memorable. So take a break from TikTok (just for a bit) and try something different.
"Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all." — Helen Keller
