After spending enough time with your friends, it can quickly feel like there is nothing left to do here in Tenafly, and you might be right. You probably already tried out all of the overpriced cafes, loitered around random shops in town, and exercised at the gym, so what now? You might feel trapped after realizing what a small town Tenafly really is. If you ran out of the few things to do in town, here are some unique ways you and your friends can spice up the weekend, while at home.
PowerPoint night:
You and your friends can prepare slideshows about anything you are passionate about, then present them to each other! This trend took TikTok by storm; people create funny slideshows and go on tangents about any topic of interest. Common ones include:
- Assigning your friends as different ice cream flavors, animals, characters, etc.
- Conspiracies. What’s that one controversial belief you hold? Was the moon landing real? Are birds government spy devices? Rant about any conspiracy you believe in and try to convince your friends.
Movie Night:
Movie nights are always great options for having a fun time with your friends. There are always new movies to watch, so you can have these nights as many times as you wish. To make this movie night even more special, you and your friends can dress up according to the movie’s theme! If you’re watching a romantic movie, dress up like it’s Valentine’s Day. If you’re watching a horror movie, dress up as your favorite monster. Movie nights are a perfect way to have a themed gathering without having to wait for the holidays. As a bonus, here are some movie genres and corresponding films that you can choose to enjoy with your friends.
- Heartfelt: A Silent Voice or The Joy Luck Club
- Romance: The Princess Bride or Twilight
- Action: Rush Hour or Gladiator
- Horror: Sinners or The Crow
- War: Apocalypse Now or Tae Guk Gi
- Animated: *any Studio Ghibli Movie* or The Prince of Egypt
- SciFi: Interstellar or Dune
- Musical: Mamma Mia or The Phantom of the Opera
- Comedy: The Interview or White Chicks
You can find many of these movies at the Tenafly Public Library, if streaming services are not available for you.
“Charcuterie” Board Night:
Everyone loves a good charcuterie board! However, to make charcuterie boards even better, you add items other than cheese. Everyone can bring a platter of different types/styles of foods, and together have a fun and tasty collection of snacks. Here are some food options you might want to bring for your board:
- Fruit
- Sushi
- Brownies
Make Your Own Food Night:
Don’t want to order in? You and your friends can make something delicious at home. Here are some simple foods you may want to try out! You can easily find recipes for all of these with a quick Google search online, but to make it even easier, here are some links to recipes you will be sure to love
- Pizza: You can never go wrong with a pizza party. To elevate your pizza, you can shape it into hearts and use the toppings to create fun patterns on your pie
- Cupcakes: They’re easy to make and even more fun to decorate. You can compete with your friends and see who has the most creative cupcake design
- Hwachae: A Korean fruit punch. This is a great option for those who may not be trusted with an oven and want an easier yet equally delicious snack.
You could also make all of these together, having pizza as your main meal, cupcakes for dessert, and hwachae as a sweet refresher.
Even though it may feel like there are no new things to do outside, you can always bring your friends together to have some fun at home. Hopefully, some of these ideas will inspire many fun nights between friends and give you something to look forward to during your next hangout session.
