And if you don’t have any outdoor space to stargaze properly, you could always take a virtual tour of space, thanks to NASA. Get the instructions here. We asked some of. But before you do anything desperate, like drink instant, help is available. These are the ones we think you won’t want to miss. All our travel plans have been scrapped and we're staying home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t explore the wonders the world has to offer – you’ll just have to do it from our sofas while wearing your pyjamas. Put on some music, and one at a time the kids can take their turn walking one-foot-over-the-other across the straight line of tape. BTS, aka ‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’, aka one of the biggest boybands in the world, have launched a new language-learning platform that aims to help their fans better understand Korean-language tunes like ‘Boy with Luv’, ‘I Need U’ and ‘Fake Love’. Apart from paracetamol, laughter is still the best medicine. And the work is only finished when Tim dies and the tattoo is handed over to its owner (a German dealer who’s already paid a sweet $250,000 AUD). Be creative and have fun! Released in late 2017, the Google Home Mini is the first iteration of Google’s most compact smart speaker that features Google Assistant. Learn how to do something you’ve always wanted to do, but have never had the time. Many are streaming real-time feeds of their most popular attractions. While the tension and spectacle will never be the same as the live events, at least these are completely free. Get your kid to set up their train track or car track all around you. If you’ve always dreamed of performing at your local stand-up night, now’s a pretty good time to hone those gags. At this rate you’ll never need to eat out again. The kids can paint them to match a birthday theme, or turn them into their favourite characters (like red-and-blue for Spider Man). Don’t worry. Just don’t get so wrapped up in what they’re saying that you overlook (and overcook) your dinner. Let the creative juices start flowing! Have your children draw a picture on a sturdy piece of cardboard or Bristol board. The secret to yoga for beginners is to get up and keep going, according to our recent convert. What better spring craft is there than making a DIY bird feeder? Bliss. All you need are some eggs, food colouring and shaving cream. Kids can see the magic behind the mind that came up with ‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!’, ‘Knuffle Bunny’ and many more contemporary classics. In ‘Tourist in Your Own Town’, presenter Peg Breen guides viewers around historic sights like Governors Island, the New York Botanical Garden, St Paul’s Chapel, Wave Hill, the Alice Austen House and many more. But right now, things have been turned on their head a bit. Being stuck at home isn't ideal, but here are ways to make dealing with self-isolation from COVID-19 just a little bit more fun for the whole family. Let your kids zoom through the living room in their very own race car. Get the instructions here. Got a mason jar? It’s basically playing Pictionary with a robot, and is stupidly addictive and weirdly mindful. Get the how-to here. This definitely is not the time to worry about waistlines, and baking has all sorts of therapeutic effects (seriously – google it). Examples of items might be a comb (run your fingers along it), a glass (gently tap it), cymbals, shakers, sandpaper, blocks rubbed together, a pot and spoon. And some very creative street artists have got in on the act too. Turn on some tunes and have them pass the potato (a bean bag or soft ball) around the circle as fast as they can. Say goodbye to your sad Quarantini. Last year, many of us turned to fluffy paws, squishy faces and tiny pointy ears to distract us through quarantine and raise our spirits. Now who wants to play pretend?  Get the instructions here. A live cam in the aquarium’s ‘Underwater Beauty’ exhibit provides a relaxing and mesmerising view of angelfishes, wrasses, tangs and butterflyfishes gliding through the water. Japanese art magazine Bijutsutecho has created an ‘online viewing art gallery’ called Oil by Bijutsutecho. Learn how to make it here. London’s National Theatre has even set up its own streaming platform. After all, there’s nothing to make you feel more productive than a bit of DIY – especially when you’re confined to a tiny apartment with eff all to do. Anyone can play and pause the video for everyone else, and there’s a chat window so you can all wittily discuss what’s happening on screen in real time. Perhaps you can craft a haiku for Mother's Day, or … We recommend the ‘Great British Bump Off’. Try another? Fix something around your home. Then break out the washable, non-toxic markers (some pencil crayons work when dipped in water too) and get yourself a temporary tat. So by all means try and pack as much into your lockdown time as you can. Just make sure everyone washes their hands before and after! Monopoly!) We’ve picked out 11 amazing places to travel in 2021 (when you can): fingers crossed we’ll all be able to go travel-crazy sometime vaguely soon. Haven’t we all? Do some googling. Fun! Nonna Nerina usually runs pasta-making workshops in the countryside near Rome, but she had to cancel all her classes. Make a box car for an indoor drive-in film. Ask the child to guess which item made the sound. Here’s our ranking of the best free video-call apps around. Lie on the floor with one knee up and maybe an arm outstretched. In London, acclaimed workshop Kana London is launching an online pottery course, while in Sydney, the Clay Sydney studio will be offering all the materials, tools and tutorial support to take one of its popular classes from the comfort of your own home. Make sure that while living in the moment, you don’t forget to snap photos of the silly and fun times, too. We hear ya. Very occasionally, they manage to be both. She’ll be a true fairy princess this sweet flower crown. Invite all your friends over to root for your favorite team. We’ve got instructions for one that’s a series of “apartments” that can be broken up and played with however you’d like. These are some of the funniest quarantine cakes we’ve found online. A best friend is someone to make the most of every moment and share this crazy life with. These stressed, intrepid, creative pastry wizards have really found a way to make this whole isolation thing more entertaining with their clever cakes. Wanderlust getting the better of you? Many of us have frankly ludicrous amounts of spare time at the moment, as well as plenty of frustration we’d preferably like to channel into as mindless an activity as possible. We’re hooked. These are just a few of the many varieties out there. Stretch, scratch, shake, or maybe even stand up. You can’t be too little for this version of basketball. Right now, as the majority of us stay at home all over the world, what we’re able to do is pretty limited. Well, now there’s no excuse not to at least try and catch some Zs. Art, huh? Each player takes a turn at throwing the sock-ball into the bucket. Make these cute little crafts out of simple supplies. Find instructions here. Then this is the craft for your little one! You might not be able to visit your regular yoga studio, but social distancing guidelines can’t keep a good class down. Looking for a way to expand your horizons without actually leaving your flat? Ask them to put their arms above their heads and hold on to a stuffed toy while they roll (this requires more strength and coordination). For £9.99 a month – or £99.99 a year – with the option of a free seven-day trial, you get access to a frankly gargantuan amount of stuff, from a beginners’ ballet series with dancer Sarah Kundi, to masterclasses and advanced lessons from Rojo herself. Sure, cams can’t quite replace the feeling of reclining in the sun or shooting down a slope on skis – but they are free and, let’s face it, the next best thing when actual travel is out of the question. Some of our favorites include Ticket to Ride, Catan, Sequence, and Risk. To help stir some inspiration, we asked Time Out staff around the world to spill their go-to cocktails, the drinks they know how to make from muscle memory, from classic (Negroni, anyone?) And who better to ask for tips than than a set of award-winning travel writers? Next, get rid of old bath and makeup products in the bathroom. Play hide-and-seek. It’s a pop culture podcast waiting to happen. Next, ask one child to hide his or her eyes and listen as you pick up an item and make sounds with it. Think living life in lockdown means you can’t host a banging house party? Sprawl out on the sidewalk with a big bucket of chalk or spruce up your driveway with your wildest creations. Who’s up for a game of mini hockey? Make these cozy little critters to keep your kids’ hard-boiled eggs nice and warm. Launched in 2019, QCode offers exactly that: its immaculately produced, impeccably scripted podcast series star proper Hollywood royalty – we’re talking the likes of Rami Malek (in ‘Blackout’), Chloë Grace Moretz (‘Gaslight’) and Matthew McConaughey (‘Hank the Cowdog’). These are some of the funniest quarantine cakes we’ve found online. We may have temporarily changed our name to Time In last year, but our mission to bring you the best culture, entertainment, food and fun from around the world hasn’t changed one bit. It’s educational!). Don’t forget to screw the tops on tightly!) With some wooden dowels, paint, and a handful of clothespins, it is now the home of your awesome DIY foosball table. Here are the best thrift shops in London, New York and Singapore. Learn to cook better meals. Chit-chat with the flatmates wearing thin? You can either join a video call near you to sing with your neighbours, or stream the event on Instagram or Facebook. If you’re an Alexa user, it’s basically like the equivalent of Amazon’s Echo Dot.. But we prefer to wear our heart on our head! Learn how here. Think podcasts – but premium. The venue is now screening archive performances, special one-offs and dance workshops aimed at a variety of ages, from a family workout for ages two-to-six to classes for the over-sixties. Others quenched their wanderlust in the kitchen, trying their hand at dumplings, bibimbap and fattoush. Here’s to going with the flow on your front room floor. Thinking about giving yourself a quick lockdown chop? However, with so many titles to choose from, it can be hard to know which films will leave your spirits high. Sure, you could throw on another six layers and open the window for an hour a day – but a less hypothermia-inducing idea is to order in some houseplants from a plant subscription service or garden centre offering delivery. No excuses: check out our picks of the best movies on Netflix US, Netflix UK and Amazon Prime UK right now, and get watching. Want to send your kids on an imaginary adventure in outer space? Make the game more challenging by having the kids walk backwards or balance with one foot on the line. Want to feel more capable next time your sink backs up? Plug in those headphones and get gripped. Since you’ve got those little plastic toys out…lie down and ask your kids to arrange the toys on your back or belly. Hanami flower-viewing parties and sakura festivals have been cancelled all over Japan – but that doesn’t mean you can’t still get your fill of beautiful cherry blossom. Find it here. Social distancing means staying at home or away from others during the coronavirus pandemic. … Lie down in a dark room and shine the flashlight through the colander onto the ceiling. These mini hockey sticks are quick and easy to make, just use a plastic bottle cap or small circular piece of cardboard as a puck! And they’re all filmed from the best seats in the house – no opera glasses needed. Hil-ar-i-ous. Join Masterclass, NOW. Both will help them earn some cash in a difficult time, and you’ll be able to use the vouchers once this blows over (think of it like an IOU). Teach your kid some fun classic card games like Go Fish!, Crazy Eights, Slapjack and more! London’s Royal Opera House has also been streaming past productions, while Vienna’s acclaimed Wiener Staatsoper is sticking as closely as possible to its planned schedule of performances, but with archive productions rather than live ones. ten more rollercoasters you can ride virtually online. We’ve compiled a playlist that gets the job done while obeying the golden rule of motivational playlists: a certain amount of cheese is essential, but you don’t want to overload it. Looking to take a trip back in time? When it comes to that morning cup of joe, necessity has been the mother of invention for many of us this past year. The home bar has taken centre stage as watering holes shutter the world over. And if you turn up plenty of clothes and other objects in good nick that you don’t want any more, make sure to start a giveaway pile to donate to a charity shop when this is all over. Into your thrills, riddles and supernatural chills? All over the USA, there are hotels and resorts with live webcams offering mesmerising views of their surroundings. Happily for die-hard Murakami fans (and anyone who just likes good music), Spotify user Masamaro Fujiki has compiled all the songs Murakami has written about in his stories into one playlist. Yes, you can make trendy pins with your flair-obsessed kids at home. Kids can experiment with new patterns and colour combinations. If you’ve always dreamed of going to Hogwarts, now’s your chance to live that fantasy. Don’t know your Asimov from your elbow? Pink and white? Valentine’s Day! Now is a good time to ‘invest’ in your favourite restaurants – either by ordering food delivery, or stocking up on gift vouchers from them. Dinosaurs and horses are good. In short, your favourite celebrities are finally there, on-tap, to teach you how to be good at what they do. Who can find the best hiding spot in the house? Last year was a great one for female filmmaking, jolt-filled horror movies, and for fans of Terrence Malick and Adam Sandler – for proof, just check out our pick of the top 20 films of 2020. Halloween! Yet very few of us actually have the skills to trim and colour quite as well as those who get paid to do it. When it comes to getting that hit of instant oxytocin, it doesn’t get much more powerful than baby animals. You can browse 800 works by the Mexican artist, but also lots of biographical elements (personal objects, letters, journal extracts). However, it’s safe to say you can do many of them. Bring paper and crayons and make leaf rubbings, etc. Lapsed button-masher? Find out how here. This indoor game is ideal for larger families. Divide the kids (and adults) up into groups. And what better way to revel in your literary discoveries than over Zoom with pals? You’re the landscape! Or if you don’t fancy the class fee, there’s an entire YouTube channel containing nothing but Italian grandmas making pasta. The sessions are free, but organisers have set up a PayPal link for those who want to donate a few pounds. Learn how to make them here. A mini St Vincent lurking somewhere in your gut? Then use a pencil to outline puzzle pieces directly on their drawing. Winchester came to believe her family were haunted and built this house as a way to elude the ghosts of all those who had fallen victim to the Winchester rifle. If you’re usually wary of the karaoke crowds, now’s the time to choose (and ace) your go-to belter. But despite the closure of cinemas, the switch to streaming and wild uncertainty over what comes next, there’s been plenty of mesmerising films to enjoy. Do all the embarrassing things you like to do when no one is around. Board games are an excellent way to have fun at home. Another classic fun things to do at home. So let’s hear it for the zoos. We’ve trawled Google Street View for the most incredible 360-degree views of some of the world’s greatest cities. Get the instructions here. Does the toilet in your guest bathroom keep running, or has a light bulb been out for weeks? No, there are no clouds on the living room ceiling, but this is an imagination game. That’s where the world of video games totally comes into its own. Should keep you going for another lockdown or three. Here are a few of the animals thoroughly enjoying lockdown, from Llandudno’s goats to Yosemite’s bear population. Yet to decide? Found yourself making a lot of banana bread recently? We hear ya. Fun Things You Can Do at Night for Free. Well the folks at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium are now beaming the magic of the lakefront aquatic complex directly to our homes. Now’s the time. You can also watch some penguins adorably explore a Chicago aquarium, or tune in to an Australian zoo broadcasting live koalas, 24/7. Boredom banished! The eight Ivy League colleges across the US – Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Pennsylvania, Princeton and Yale – are offering 450 free online courses that are just the right amount of challenging to take our minds off the current state of affairs. You can use a store-bought variety or have the kids make their own. These instructions may be for Halloween-themed bath bombs, but you can make them into any shape you’d like to add more fun to bath time. You can easily order art materials online. Just the stuff for a post-isolation bucket list, if you ask us. Let them can choose a disco ball, glitter or sequins to decorate their very own mic for a karaoke showdown! The best ending to the perfect spring day is watching the sunset with the little ones before calling it a night. Thanks for subscribing! Go buy some bubbles at your favourite dollar store, or make your own at home. Own matching onesies. And actually, we’re kind of relieved at having a bit more time on our hands. Many of us have frankly ludicrous amounts of spare time at the moment, as well as plenty of frustration we’d preferably like to channel into as mindless an activity as possible. Both will help them earn some cash in a difficult time, and you’ll be able to use the vouchers once this blows over (think of it like an IOU). The country’s Weather News channel has released 50 VR videos that explore the best blossom spots throughout Japan, with stunning 360-degree views and some very soothing background music. At the end of last year, we asked Time Out staff around the world to tell us about the best cookbooks they relied on to get them through 2020. Find the brightness in the world too. And if running doesn’t quite sound like your bag, we’ve also put together beginners’ guides to yoga, lifting weights, cycling for fitness and outdoor swimming. Try some new recipes to keep everyone guessing at dinnertime. If it’s warm enough outside, get the kids to help you out with cleaning up your family vehicle(s) on the driveway. (I’m looking at you, glue-eating Tommy.) Here’s a list of online resources covering a range of proficiencies – all of which are free. Get the printables here. You rule the roost: controlling your virtual characters’ personalities, the environment and pretty much everything else. Got some old cupcake liners lying around? These colourful braided accessories are fun to make and great for playing dress up. 50 Fun Things You Can Do at Home Right Now in Quarantine Stream these shows and movies, play games, chat with friends, cook up some comfort food, and stay entertained while you're safe at home. Fix something or do a small DIY project. Paint them with whatever paint you have at home and maybe even turn them into rock magnets for the fridge. Just because you’re stuck at home, doesn't mean you have to miss out on some of the world’s most beautiful natural wonders. We already have this email. Plenty of. We asked them to share the things keeping them going. Your little ones will after the make this adorable craft. When it comes to that morning cup of joe, necessity has been the mother of invention for many of us this past year. Try these low cost options for just having some good ole silly fun. Get them to form a “conveyor belt” with coordinated rolling to move a toy along from one kid to another. All rights reserved. But with a little creativity, we’re sure you can make most of these ideas work. Museums and art galleries around the world are no-go zones for the foreseeable. But what do you put in the shaker when all you have at home is some vodka, a sad lemon and a few half empty bottles of liqueur? We've compiled some off-the-cuff options to keep you entertained. From arthousing-up your sofa to the best TVs and sound systems around, here are five ways to replicate those Dolby Atmos vibes at home. Had all your holiday plans ruined? As many of us have rediscovered this year, there are few pleasures greater than losing yourself in a good ol’ yarn. It’s called ‘Art Is Where the Home Is’ and the idea is that every project can fit on a single A4 sheet of paper, and you won’t need any specialist materials. If you’re too self-conscious to dance in public, this is the time to let loose and discover your moves — or try some new ones. Just remember to think of your playlist like a spag bol: a little bit of cheese is a fine addition, but too much can be overpowering. Missing your clay fix or simply want to try out a new hobby during lockdown? Podcasts might be the answer. If you have masking tape on hand, why not make your own balance beam? Fortunately, it’s opened up its substantial digital vaults during the current crisis through new streaming platform Digital Stage. Some of us have watched all of it – seriously, you should see the end credits when you complete TV – and at a time when we’ve been stuck at home this so-called golden age of television has never felt so burnished and shiny. 10. Pro tip: To keep your phone out of the toilet, ban “flushing” sounds. We rounded up 15 of the best albums of 2020, packed with tunes which got Time Out staff around the world through some dark times last year. And once you’ve finished that, there’s always this 51,000-piece Kodak puzzle. We’re right there with you. Whether it’s gender politics, racism, environmental collapse or capitalism, science fiction is full of fables that tell us about humanity right now, and where it’s going. Get comfy on the couch, belly down. But wait—they’ve actually set up everything on a sleeping giant! Grab a medium-sized indoor ball and start bowling! Out has gone the habitual visit to our cheery local barista; in its place has come a need to duplicate the taste and buzz from the relatively espresso-machine-free surrounds of our kitchens. Now, in a rare insight into the pseudonymous Italian author’s reading tastes and the literary worlds that have inspired her, Ferrante has released a list of her 40 favourite books written by women, ranging from award-winning classics to lesser-known contemporary translations. Don’t throw away that cardboard box! Perhaps you need a stack of absolutely massive bangers to jump-start your brain. Time and again we’ve heard of friends and colleagues spending more hours than ever escaping from day-to-day reality via the pages of a great read. These pretty marbled eggs don’t have to be just for Easter (although it’s coming up!). Show your school-age kid how to use the digital recorder on your phone, then ask them to go around the house or yard recording 10 different sounds. Enjoyed that? Well, one Time Out writer has gone from total running sceptic to legit marathon completer – here’s how you could, too. If you’ve been itching to stretch your creative muscles, now is most certainly the time. Very occasionally, they manage to be both. Don’t dwell on darkness. If you’re looking for some book-club inspiration, these are the properly brilliant books that helped Time Out staff around the world get through 2020 – and here are nine authors on the books they planned to tackle during the first lockdown. Who can find the best hiding spot in the house? Older kids can use tweezers. Out has gone the habitual visit to our cheery local barista; in its place has come a need to duplicate the taste and buzz from the relatively espresso-machine-free surrounds of our kitchens. There are even recipes out there for McDonald’s McMuffins and Ikea meatballs. Learn how to make a classic set of pins here, or find instructions for some cute cactus-themed bowling pins here. Favorite things questions can really teach you a lot about someone, so take this as an opportunity to learn about anything you are really curious about! We reckon it’s time to play Big Brother and bring a troublesome new contestant into the house. Your biggest fan, go-to person, shoulder to cry on, and the one you never, ever get tired of. From Monday (January 11), personal trainer Joe Wicks, aka The Body Coach, is once again live-streaming daily PE (Phys Ed) lessons to keep little ones active (and let’s be honest here, tire them out for the rest of the day). Little-known fact: rolling around on the floor is a great way for your preschooler or kindergartener to fine-tune all kinds of developmental skills related to balance, coordination and strength. Example: If my word was “Tree”, my song might be “Trees are light and trees are bright when they are covered in lights! No problem. Bartenders have turned to social media to share their recipes and tips, and some are even taking requests in real time so we can all drink better while social distancing. Check out which boards games are perfect for what age group here. Try filling out this quiz or have a friend or your family do it, too, and compare your answers! Keep going until only one player is left and wins the game. that we think every household should own. Are the ideas mostly aimed at children? Netflix has revitalised the documentary industry. How about a life-size lion, tiger or giant panda? You can also shine the flashlight behind the toys to project shadows onto the ceiling and walls. Yeah!” and pretend you love it. But if it’s left you with a strong and persistent desire to make a massive life change, we can help you out with some ideas. People around the world have swiftly pivoted from IRL socialising to Zoom, Houseparty, FaceTime, Skype and all the other video-chat apps out there. Subscriptions cost just $8.99 a month – and for new subscribers, the first week is free. Missing trips to the aquarium? Its latest high-profile release is sci-fi drama ‘From Now’, directed by Rhys Wakefield and starring Richard Madden (Bodyguard) and Brian Cox (Succession). Japanese author Haruki Murakami is passionate about music and songs play an important role in almost all of his stories. Okay, so by now you’re probably sick of cooking yourself the same meals over and over again. One 84-year-old Italian grandmother had the perfect reaction to her country going into lockdown. This reversible playmat is such a cinch to make and will provide your little one with hours of fun. Then get them to return to the sound booth, aka the couch, and you try to figure out what the sounds are. But if your repertoire doesn’t go beyond chocolate fridge cake, don’t worry: ace London bakery, For many, 2020 was a year that saw them develop a new, deeper relationship with books – or rediscover a passion for reading that the treadmill of commuting, work and regular daily life had slowly eroded. In fact, the true-crime genre at its best can be so compelling that it’s easy to burn through a whole series… leaving you hungry for some fresh intrigue. To try and make lockdown a little more bearable, British artists Antony Gormley, Grayson Perry, Gillian Wearing and others have come together to create a free, downloadable activity book. And of all the thousands of dazzling literary universes you could escape to, the grimy mafia-tainted underworld of Elena Ferrante’s epic Neapolitan novels (‘My Brilliant Friend’, ‘The Lying Life of Adults’) must surely be among the most thrilling. When the music stops, the player holding the potato leaves the circle. Get instructions here. If you’re looking for some book-club inspiration, these are, Photograph: Ekaterina Kondratova / Shutterstock, Photograph: Wikimedia Commons/Kristian Pikne, Now is a very tempting time to do something crazy or get creative with your hair. You can book on to a live two-hour, virtual pasta masterclass where you’ll be taken through their storied family recipes. You’ll probably have to work with what you have one hand, since so many stores are closed. You don’t need us to tell you that the past year has been pretty terrible. Try making your own version of the old-timey classic with this easy DIY whirligig. Thanks to Explore.com, you can now live-stream the Northern Lights straight into your front room. The iconic ones you kinda pretend you’ve seen, the really long Oscar-worthy ones, the difficult watches you were never quite in the mood for? But how can you choose among the many shows on offer? 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