It's Time To Ditch The Clubs And Try Out One Of These 22 Fun Group Outings

Learn to mix up some fancy drinks and officially retire your extremely boring Gin & Tonic standard order. 

You probably already have a pile or growing list of books you'd like to read, and friends keeping you on track will hold you accountable and hey, if Emma Watson has one, you probably should too. 

Choose a mystery ingredient for your meals and have each person create a dish featuring the item and judge each other's creations to crown a winner! To make a cohesive meal, assign each person a course as well so you don't end up with 3 entrees. 

Brush up on your random knowledge and join a bar trivia night (somewhere in your neighborhood has one tonight). Some bars even offer cash prizes for the winning team, or maybe a round of drinks (which is just as good, TBH). 

Before you head out for drinks or to karaoke, stop by Sephora or any other makeup store nearby for a free makeover (you can pay for more extensive ones, but if you're interested in a new foundation, they'll definitely apply it for you!) 

Pro Tip: If you try more than one product, almost every Sephora "Cast Member" will offer you a free sample or two to try.

Upgrade your weekly spaghetti staple to something a bit more exciting. It's easier than you think to follow a recipe with a bit of guidance, and you'll be surprised how accomplished you feel when you make something delicious! 

Find the nearest roller rink (yes, they are still around) and work on your coordination. If your elementary school has as many skating parties as mine, you'll have some great throwback memories (especially if you ask them to play some N'Sync). 

A little love from a furry friend will make your day much better, and sometimes if you register as a guest you can even play with the animals!

Choose a movie (or two, or a series) and decorate for the occasion. AND the best part, make some festive food eg: Butterbeer for a Harry Potter night! 

Gather a group and see who can find the most expensive item, the least expensive item, the weirdest food product etc., you can selectively purchase these items, but the journey is pretty much all the fun anyway, right? 

Take a tip from our favorite lexicon master and food critic, Tom Haverford, and enjoy a variety of appetizers and desserts. Choose a new restaurant you've never been to and order a few of each to share, or migrate from a few nearby restaurants and try a unique app or zert at each place! 

No matter where you live, there is local talent trying to break out. Whether you prefer poetry, music, or comedy, check out a small local coffee shop or bar for an Open Mic night and find your new local favorite, and who knows, maybe you'll be inspired to take up a new hobby, too! 

You could always use a little trinket or some awesome vintage clothing finds, see what treasures you can find that fit right into your tight budget. You could even make it a contest with friends -- who can find the "best" thrifting item in 20 minutes! 

See if you can find the next Jerry Seinfeld, and get ready for a side-splitting experience. 

Test out your childhood architectural and design skills and pitch a fort for tons of fun. Be sure to add lots of pillows and blankets to make it extra cozy! 

Or whatever store offers those heavenly free samples locally. See if you can construct a whole meal from just samples, and if you fail, there's always pizza and pretzels in the back! 

No, you don't have to be drunk to enjoy karaoke, gather up your confidence and a group of friends and belt out your favorite Beyonce hit. And if you're really anxious, there are often karaoke bars that offer private rooms, so then you're only subjected to the loving teasing of your own squad. 

Just like music and comedy, there are probably great un-found talents in your area, as well. And if you don't live in a city, sometimes the tiny small town museums telling the hyper-interesting story of the gazebo's construction are the most entertaining anyway. 

Sure, you can go for the old-school classics like Monopoly or Scrabble (try using only "adult vocabulary" or another category the words have to fall into) or check out newer group games like Settlers of Catan, Ticket to Ride (though I'd recommend the European version) or Pandemic. 

Sure, that one weird kid in 6th grade was obsessed with it, but give laser tag another try, the competition and pumping music is quite fun, actually! 

Learn what you like at a professional tasting, or host your own at home and have each friend bring their favorite drink. 

You need to brush up on your wedding-style dancing anyway, and it's a great way to meet people if you don't go with a partner!