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Planning a no spend challenge or no money weekend? Here is a list of 67 free things you can do with no money!

Have you heard of a no spend challenge? Let’s answer that first.

What is a no spend challenge or no spend weekend?

The idea is that you spend zero dollars for a determined period of time, like a weekend or a whole week. Some even go for a whole month!

During this no spend time, you can only do free activities. In the end, you will have saved quite a bit of money.

I was interested in this idea, and wanted to try it out for myself. I’m always looking for new ways to save more money!

So, I came up with a list of things to do during this no spend weekend. What do you think? Are you up for a no spend weekend challenge?

67 Free Things To Do On A No Spend Weekend

How does the No Spend Weekend Challenge work?

First, we need to schedule the no spend weekend. Look in your planner, and find a weekend that works for you.

Now that you have a date for your no spend weekend, we need a few rules.

Rule #1: Don’t buy in preparation for the no spend weekend.

If you plan a no spend weekend, and then buy things to get ready for it, that defeats the purpose. Don’t stock up on food or anything to get through the weekend.

Rule #2: Keep up with your savings.

To know how much you are saving by having a no spend weekend, you will need some way of keeping up with your savings. There are a few ways to do this.

You can look at last weekend’s spending, add it all up, and figure that is how much you will save.

Or, you can keep track of everything you were tempted to buy or spend money on during your no spend weekend. The total would be the amount saved.

Rule #3: Make your own rules!

Each family is different, and your rules will be different, too. Decide as a family what your rules are. Can you spend money if you need gas in the car, or no?

Ok, now we have an idea of how the no spend weekend will work. Let’s get to some fun, free things to do during your no spend weekend! I think you will love these fun activities and the money you can save!

67 Free Things To Do On A No Spend Weekend

What can I do on the weekend with no money…

If the weather is nice:

1. Hike a local trail.
2. Walk your dog at a local park.
3. Meet up with friends for a stroll.
4. Practice yoga outside.
5. Ride bikes around town.
6. Set up a relay course in your backyard.
7. Go swimming.
8. Play with sidewalk chalk.
9. Work in the flower beds.
10. Take your dog to a dog park.
11. Explore local state parks.
12. Volunteer at a local mission, dog shelter, or nursing home.
13. Find a free community event.
14. Head to the library – check out books, movies, or magazines.
15. Paint and hide rocks in town.
16. Pull weeds in your flower beds.
17. Go visit family or friends for an afternoon.
18. Redecorate your porch or patio with things you already have.
19. Take a picnic lunch to a park or in the backyard.
20. Check to see what free events your library has.
21. Drive through a country area nearby – don’t forget to take snacks!
22. Check out a wildlife book from the library and see what animals you can spot.
23. Dig out old recreation gear and go use it – fly a kite, go roller skating, or play tennis.
24. Plan a family basketball game.
25. Take a frisbee or football to the park.
26. Play in the sprinklers.
27. Go camping in the backyard.
28. Plan a scavenger hunt with a fun prize at the end.
29. Look up constellations and stargaze in your backyard.
30. Pair up with another couple or family, and swap taking family or couple photos.
31. Go fishing – don’t forget the picnic lunch!
32. Visit a waterfall or cool feature at a local park.

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If you’d rather stay inside:

1. Declutter your closet.
2. Touch up paint around the house.
3. Clean out the fridge.
4. Defrost the freezer.
5. Organize your pantry.
6. Redecorate using items you already have.
7. Try a craft project using supplies you have on hand.
8. Have a board game marathon.
9. Make crazy ice cream sundaes using whatever ingredients you can find.
10. Cook fun meals using up food you have.
11. Plan a snack meal to use up food you need to eat.
12. Do some deep cleaning – baseboards, ceiling fans, wash rugs and curtains, etc.
13. Read through old magazines and recycle them.
14. Plan your next vacation.
15. Learn new ways to fix your hair with YouTube videos.
16. Try a new makeup look.
17. Take a deep look at your budget and make an updated budget.
18. Make a “get out of debt” plan.
19. Read lots of books.
20. Set up a donation box in your garage to keep items until you can donate them.
21. Paint your nails and watch a fun movie.
22. Have a Netflix marathon.
23. Plan your next house project.
24. Have a dance party.
25. Invite friends and family over to play cards.
26. Make a travel bucket list.
27. Set a fancy table for dinner – no matter what you are serving.
28. Declutter and host a yard sale.
29. Have a picnic inside.
30. Build a fort and watch movies – don’t forget the snacks!
31. Have breakfast in bed.
32. Get comfy and have a pajamas and movie night.
33. Build a fire and relax listening to music.
34. Plan some goals for the next month.
35. Watch funny YouTube videos.

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What are you going to do on your no spend weekend?

Plan some of these fun ideas, whether the weather is nice or you would rather stay inside.

Saving money doesn’t have to be complicated. Keep it simple and plan free things to do, like no spend weekends every now and then.

One important thing to remember when you make plans outside of the house is to be prepared. If you are going to be gone a few hours, make sure to pack a lunch or snacks, and some drinks. This way, you won’t be tempted to stop and buy anything while you are out.

A no spend weekend can help you save money and find fun, free things to do. Or, give you some fun ideas of things to do when you’re broke! 😉

Make sure to calculate your savings and have a plan for what to do with the money saved. Do you want to use it for a big purchase? Add the money to your savings account or emergency fund? Take a mini vacation?

Enjoy your no spend weekend! 🙂

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