Fun activities to do at home

1. Learn a new skill: 

Several companies are offering to train people for free or reduced cost. With some more downtime, it may be the perfect time to learn to draw, paint, or play guitar. 

https://www.fender.com/play
https://www.skillshare.com/browse/painting
http://rapidfireart.com/how-to-draw-for-beginners/  

2. Distance and space should never stop us from enjoying a good board game.

There are several services out there that allow folks to play games, both locally and far apart.

https://boardgamearena.com/
https://www.arkadium.com/free-online-games/
https://tabletopia.com/  

www.jackboxgames.com
(you can do remote gaming, super fun, more adult oriented games with some of the themes, think Cards Against Humanity kind of)

https://www.horsepaste.com/
(this is a boardgame called codenames, but online)

3. Watch a film

There are several new movies coming out that are already being shipped to the small screen. Amazon, Disney+, Hulu, and Netflix all have original series, new movies, and big screen on the small screen options. Frozen II and Onward, two of the newest releases from  Disney and Pixar have made their way to the small screen well ahead of schedule. On top of that Amazon Prime is offering new movies on demand. 

https://www.disneyplus.com/   
https://www.amazon.com/   
https://www.netflix.com/browse 
https://www.hulu.com/

4. Take a tour of a museum or zoo:
   Several museums, zoos, and other attractions have allowed folks to take a tour of their establishment virtually. Ever wanted to see The Guggenheim in New York? Take a tour. Tour a zoo or other museum. 

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours  
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/travel/a31784720/best-virtual-tours/  

https://www.nasa.gov/nasa-at-home-for-kids-and-families

5. Catch a concert: 

Several musicians, including local legends and international stars are offering free concerts from the comfort of their home, to your home. 

https://www.travelandleisure.com/culture-design/music/watch-celebrity-musicians-perform-at-home-lizzo-john-legend
https://www.travelandleisure.com/culture-design/music/metropolitan-opera-offering-free-virtual-shows  

6. Catch up on a book: 

Several sites are offering inexpensive or free audio and digital books. Check out sites like Audible for more information.

https://www.versobooks.com/blogs/4604-free-quarantine-ebooks  
https://stories.audible.com/start-listen
https://www.scribd.com/readfree?utm_source=readfree