Amusement Activities in The Darkness

View our list of fun activities for after the sun goes down. There are a variety of enjoyable activities available, ranging from candlelight dinners to stargazing and searching for your local landmark switch-off.

Besides, you can visit Reneturrek to read some unique darkness quotes.

COME TOGETHER WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY

Gather with friends and family around a campfire beneath the sky – or duplicate the experience inside by toasting marshmallows by candlelight –

Host a candlelight dinner party with your friends, and take advantage of the chance to collect donations to help WWF’s important conservation work.

Making your favorite drinks or hosting a wine tasting night are also excellent ideas.

Why not organize a book club to discuss your most recent excellent read?

Call or visit a friend or family member that you’ve been wanting to meet up with and spend an hour together.

Attend the local bar and hijack the weekly pub quiz – why not put your animal and nature knowledge to the test!

Host a onesie party with your closest pals!

Confessing in the dark by candlelight! If you’ve ever wanted to spill the beans, now’s your chance — turn off the lights and reveal your darkest secrets.

Relax

If it’s a clear night, go stargazing — just make sure you’ve dressed appropriately for the weather!

Take a long, hot bath with candles (you could even share it with a special someone…) and relax.

Turn off your computer for an hour and take a power nap or go to bed early so you can wake up feeling rejuvenated.

Try some yoga postures that are inspired by nature – for example, the crocodile or, if you’re an expert, the monkey!

Be inspired by our world by watching your favorite David Attenborough or wildlife program on television.

View your favorite romantic comedy on the big screen — a blanket, a bottle of wine, and candles are optional, but highly suggested!

Unwind with a nice book and a warm blanket beneath the covers. Close your eyes and listen to your favorite record from any time period in your life.

Read a tale to the children that you really like.

Take the picture albums out of the closet and revisit those memorable occasions.

GET INVOLVED

Take a nature walk and observe what kind of nighttime animals you can see.

Take a night bike ride (but be careful!)

Take a moonlight beach stroll

Go on a ghost tour at a nearby haunted location.

Visit your favorite view place in your town, city, or London to see the switch-offs.

Go for a late-night run!

Make use of the chance to work out at home.

HAVE SOME PLEASURE

Pretend you’re holding a lightsaber and ‘use the force.’

Draw your favorite animal on your face, from a panda to a cheetah!

In the dark, play hide-and-seek

Play truth or dare, or spin the bottle in the dark if you’re feeling bold.

Make some animal noises and try to figure out what it is!

Try a blindfolded disco instead of a quiet disco (watch your elbows)

Play some classic board games like Scrabble, Pictionary, or Cluedo to go back to fundamentals.

Play poker, UNO, or Go Fish and give the money you earn to the WWF.

Make a cave for your kids (or yourself) by stacking pillows or old boxes!

Put on your brightest outfits for a luminous fancy dress party. The best outfit takes home the prize…

Set up camp in your backyard.

Put up a performance using a shadow or sock puppet (you could even utilize the WWF’s Cerrado act as inspiration).

Organize a nighttime dancing class or create your own routine.

Try an experiment: flash your torch in one of your eyes for a few seconds and then turn it off. Learn about ‘night vision’ by opening both eyes.

Play an instrument in the dark or have an acoustic session with pals — you may be the star of the show!

Host a candlelight street party to introduce yourself to your neighbors.

GET TO WORK ON YOUR THOUGHTS

Tell terrifying tales when the lights are turned out.

Compose a poem that is inspired by nature.

Have a sensory party to test who has the finest senses by tasting, touching, feeling, and hearing in the dark.

Make a wish for a better future on a star! What would your dream be for our wonderful planet?

Try out our footprint calculator to discover how many planets you’ll need to keep your present lifestyle going!

Send an email (or a letter) to a friend or family member you haven’t seen in a long time.

Make plans for your future vacation.

Create a work of art in the dark and see what you come up with.

Is it going to be a cloudy night? Then you can bring the stars indoors. Inside, try recreating a starry night – be imaginative! Whether it’s illuminating torches on the ceiling, making your own paper, knitted, or origami stars, or cutting holes in a tin can with a candle beaming through, there’s something for everyone.

Get creative and upcycle anything — it’s a lot of fun and you’ll end up with something useful! You’ll discover a lot of ideas here.

Practice your low-light photography talents and share photos of your candlelit evening, animals, or the stars with us. Is there no camera? It’s not an issue; just use your phone or tablet.

Unplug any items that aren’t in use and produce a cute sticker for your plugs to remind you to unplug on a regular basis.

Discover your ancestors and create a family tree

KEEP ACTIVE

Finish a project you’ve been putting off “till tomorrow.”

Sort through your clothing and set aside the ones you seldom wear for your next trip to the thrift store.

Clean your house — the spring cleaning’ season is approaching.

So, darkness is not always a thing of fear, anyone can make it amazing by some innovative ideas. So, try to make your dark evening time a pleasure time. Enjoy it fully with full of fun and activities.