Drawing is another paper-based hobby that is totally free. All you need is something to write with - pencil, pen, crayon, chalk, anything! Beyond that, it's just your imagination. Now, you might equate drawing to beautiful works of art - but nobody starts there. To get started, just put pen to paper and see what happens.
The great thing about drawing is that you can literally draw anything. You could go for realistic, or maybe you want to draw something of a fantasy world.
You could go for people, or landscapes. Heck, maybe you want to draw a treasure map. Do you like puzzles? Are you into math or words? Did you get a newspaper subscription only to do the games page? Well, doing puzzles and crosswords is a fantastic FREE hobby.
Yes free - you don't have to pay for a newspaper anymore to do your puzzles. You can do pretty much any puzzle for free online. Here's our list of free puzzles and crosswords. Looking at the stars, finding planets, checking out constellations, watching shooting stars! Looking upward is a lot of fun, and it's free. The hard part is getting started and knowing what to look for. The great thing about the Internet is that there are a lot of free tools and programs that can help you find constellations, planets, and more.
One of my favorite tools for free astronomy is an iPhone app called SkyView. This app uses your GPS and orientation to show you exactly what starts and constellations you're looking at. If you don't have an iPhone, there are also free online star charts you can use from the Online Planetarium. Or search on YouTube - there are hundreds of videos out there showing you what to look for.
Nature has a ton of beauty, and for those with a collector spirit, rock collecting can be a fun, free hobby. The hard part about collecting in general is that it can be expensive. Want to collect coins? Want to collect art? Really expensive. But collecting rocks is free - a free hobby provided by nature. There is no set way to collect rocks. You can collect rocks you find beautiful. You can collect types of rocks.
You can simply try to identify rocks and turn it into an educating experience. Here's a great guide to getting started rock collecting. Meditation has been a huge buzz word in business the last few years. Many tech titans practice meditation or some form of mindfulness each day.
Meditation can be a great free hobby that not only helps to clear your mind and focus, but can really be an enjoyable experience simply for fun. The idea that you focus, relax, and free yourself internally can have a lot of positive ramifications throughout your life. Plus, if you meditate in fun locations such as a park, or the beach , it can really become a great overall experience. Our friend Leo at Zen Habits created a great tutorial on meditation for beginners.
Finally, take advantage of your community's treasures. Every community is different, but this could be parks, trails, museums, art galleries, zoos, and more. While not all of these are free, many are. And in some locations like most major cities , museums and art galleries typically have a "free admission day" at least once a month. Going to these treasures is a great way to learn, enrich yourself, spend time, and more.
And it doesn't have to cost money to do it. Hopefully you found something on this list that interests you. There are countless free hobbies. If your hobby wasn't mentioned in the list, share it in the comments below so that others can enjoy what you're passionate about. You can learn more about him on the About Page , or on his personal site RobertFarrington. He regularly writes about investing, student loan debt, and general personal finance topics geared towards anyone wanting to earn more, get out of debt, and start building wealth for the future.
He is also a regular contributor to Forbes. Other Options. Get Out Of Debt. How To Start. Extra Income. Build Wealth. Credit Tools. Remember, having fun doesn't have to cost money - it just requires a little time and creativity. Here's our list of free hobbies that actually require no money and are fun:. Table of Contents 1. All you need to crochet is a crochet hook and thread. You can often get these items cheaply at craft stores, or occasionally on sites like Freecycle.
You need a license , rod, lure, and maybe some bait to start fishing. Believe it or not, you can learn to play an instrument on the cheap. Many people sell used instruments just to get rid of them; some people even give them away. Check out YouTube tutorials to learn how to play and let out your inner Mozart. Bring a little more culture to your life and learn a new language. There are countless free apps and sites that help you nail down a new language in no time.
My husband and I have really gotten into genealogy. You can discover so many amazing things about your story. The best part? Whether you already love to dance or have two left feet, dancing is a fun way to let your hair down. Life is hectic. Take a timeout by practicing mindful stillness through meditation. If you love working with your hands, restoration could be up your alley. Peruse flea markets, garage sales, and thrift stores to find furniture you can easily upcycle. Learn sleight of hand or card tricks on the cheap with YouTube tutorials.
If you love performing and making people chuckle, consider doing a comedy routine. Do you have a stick? Do you have a nice, sharp knife? You can start whittling right now. Just watch your fingers, pal. Podcasting is all the rage right now. Build your own fan base by hosting a podcast on any topic you please. My sister runs a small farm in Oklahoma, where she raises chickens, pigs, goats, and more.
Do you love thrift shopping? Make a buck on your love of all things secondhand by flipping or restoring items from your local thrift store. You do need a setup to make pottery, but I know people who enjoy simply painting pottery.
Here are nine great ideas to give you some downtime without breaking your budget. Watch online documentaries. Take up gardening. Buy a cheap packet of seeds, some fertilizer and basic gardening tools. Take out some gardening books from the library and get ready to discover your green thumb!
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