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Black Friday — the day after Thanksgiving dedicated to serious shopping and sales — is perhaps the most chaotic of the year.
But you know what? You don’t have to spend it shopping just because a bunch of other people do. Sure you can score some pretty sweet deals on Nov. 23, but if you’re not a fan of long lines and crowds, stress, or simply don’t enjoy shopping, don’t feel pressured to take part in the tradition.
If you happen to have the day off from work, which many do, there are a bunch of other fun and productive things to do besides walking up at 4:00 a.m. to wait outside the mall or spending hours scrolling through Amazon.
Can’t figure out how exactly you want to spend the day? Have no fear. We’ve compiled a list of 40 alternative activities to do on Black Friday that are not shopping.
1. Eat all the Thanksgiving leftovers
Second Thanksgiving!
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2. Do some autumn cleaning (Like spring cleaning but the air outside is more brisk)
3. Throw yourself into the upcoming holidays and DECORATE
4. Finally listen to Christmas music (because that’s a socially acceptable thing to do after Thanksgiving)
5. Celebrate the two-year anniversary of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life with a re-watch
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6. Get inspired by REI’s Black Friday initiative and spend some time outside
7. Spend some more quality time with family and friends
8. Put on a face mask, relax, and stay in your pajamas all day
9. Play some video games
10. Go see Creed II in theaters since it comes out on Thanksgiving, and consider having a Rocky/Creed marathon beforehand
11. Read a book
12. Get all your laundry done
13. Clean out your phone
14. Do some random acts of kindness
15. Have a dance party
16. Free write for at least an hour and see what stories unfold
17. Plan a future vacation
18. Exercise
19. Video chat with someone you haven’t seen in a while
20. Determine your future by playing the good old middle school game M.A.S.H.
21. Wish a “Happy Belated Thanksgiving” to all the people you probably should have reached out to on the actual day but didn’t
22. Catch up on all the new fall TV you’ve missed
23. Venture out to an actual spa to get a massage or have your nails done
24. Try out a new recipe
25. Lint roll all the clothing you keep meaning but forgetting to de-lint
Goodbye, lint.
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26. Donate to or volunteer at a local organization
27. Write someone a letter and send it in the mail (ideally on purpose, not in a dramatic To All The Boys scenario)
28. Play a board game
29. Take up embroidery or invest in a new hobby
30. Jump into a pile of leaves
31. Start learning a new language
32. Do a puzzle
33. Hang out with a pet
34. Make a bucket list
35. Go bowling
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36. Do some arts and crafts
37. Go to a museum
38. Get a library card
39. Go ice skating
Ice skating
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40. Make a list of all the things you’re thankful for and tell your loved ones you appreciate them
Happy Black Friday to all!
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