🌍 Activity Ideas: Out and About
Time in the community can look very different. There are a variety of activities you can plan and go about doing.
Sometimes there’s a clear plan, other times you’re simply looking for something that makes the day feel good.
This page is simply a collection of ideas. Think of it as a menu to help spark possibilities for what you could do.
A small note before you begin
These ideas are just prompts.
A nice starting point often begins with what the person enjoys, even if it isn’t on this list.
It can help to keep a few things in mind:
- involve the person in the choice
- build something together rather than doing it for them
- keep the focus on participation, not just filling time
Everyday and important
- Going to a café and choosing what to order
- Shopping for something they want such as clothes, tech, or a gift
- Walking in a park, along the beach, or around the neighbourhood
- Visiting a library or bookshop and choosing something to read
- Visiting family or friends
- Browsing shops without needing to buy anything
- Turning an appointment into part of more activities out and about
Active and engaging
- Swimming, whether it’s laps, floating, or just being in the water
- Cycling along bike paths or around the neighbourhood
- Going to the gym or exercising locally
- Playing a casual sport such as tennis, kicking a ball, or shooting hoops in a park
- Mini golf or visiting a driving range
- Walking a hiking trail or exploring a lookout
- Spending time in a sauna or steam room
- Bowling
Out and about
- Visiting markets and wandering through the stalls
- Exploring museums or galleries and finding what interests them
- Looking around op shops and trying things on
- Going to a comedy night
- Trivia nights or drag bingo
- Watching a sunrise or sunset somewhere nice
- Trying a class together such as art, cooking, pottery, or dance
- Visiting a local event or festival
- Going to the pub for a drink or meal
- Watching local sport or live music
A quick check
Before settling on an activity, you might ask yourself:
- Did the person choose this, or did I?
- Will they be involved in it?
- Can they help plan, prepare, or set it up?
- Am I doing this with them rather than for them?
Often the best activities are the ones where the person feels included and part of what’s happening.
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