Awesome Things To Do In January
Last Updated on: 23rd February 2025, 11:35 am
Things To Do In January To Banish Those January Blues
When the Christmas decorations are packed away and the mince pies are but a distant memory, we’re facing what feels like the longest month of the year. January has about 97 days in it! But do not worry I’ve put together the ultimate list of things to do in January. Activities to keep the whole family buzzing with excitement. From cosy indoor activities to awesome outdoor adventures, here’s how to make January absolutely brilliant.
Cosy Indoor Activities
Transform your home into a winter wonderland of fun. Host a family tea party with proper china cups and homemade treats. Create a blanket fort cinema complete with freshly popped popcorn with the kids, especially as Wicked is coming to home rental. Set up a hot chocolate station with different toppings – Tilly’s loves adding mini marshmallows and a whipped cream. These January activities make staying indoors a proper treat and much less of a chore.
January Kitchen Adventures
The first month of the year is perfect for culinary experiments. Try to learn some traditional British recipes like Yorkshire puddings and Victoria sponge. Try your hand at homemade pasta or start a family baking challenge. Our favourite January activity is make-your-own pizza night, where everyone gets creative with their toppings. If you got anything for Christmas that you can use in the kitchen, get it out and experiment.
Creative Things To Do In January
January’s perfect to start artistic journeys. Create a family vision board for 2025, start a winter scrapbook, or learn to knit. perfect for those chilly evenings. Things to do this month include painting by numbers, start a bullet journal, or make birthday cards for the entire year ahead. Tilly loves to spend the first part of the month making the Lego she got for Christmas. Or buying more in the sale.
Learning New Activities
New year, new skills! Learn a few phrases in a different language, try calligraphy, or master phone photography. Download a star-gazing app and learn about winter constellations. This is perfect for clear wintery nights. These educational activities keep minds active during the winter months. And keeps everyone busy whilst the weather keeps them indoors.
Organisation And Decluttering Projects
Make the most of being indoors with productive activities. One of the best things to do in January is to declutter. Tackle one drawer or cupboard each day, it’s amazing how satisfying decluttering can be. Create a section for important papers, sort through old photos, or finally organise that chaotic plastic tub drawer we all have or go through all of those leads we have in a drawer.
Outdoor Things To Do In January
Don’t let the cold stop you! Bundle up warm and embrace crisp January days. Try geocaching in your local area, create a winter scavenger hunt, or count different bird species in your garden. Make ice decorations when it’s frosty, or go puddle jumping after the rain (wellies essential!).
Wellness Activities
Rather than harsh resolutions, focus on gentle January improvements. Try a new healthy recipe each week, start a 10-minute morning stretch routine, or practice family mindfulness. Try taking evening walks after dinner – it’s amazing how much more we chat when we’re walking.
January Entertainment Ideas
Beat the winter blues with fun January activities at home. Host family game tournaments, start a household book club, or have themed movie marathons. Create your own family quiz night or learn TikTok dances together (warning: much hilarity will ensue!). Look out for new movies, Wicked is coming to home entertainment in January, so get dressed in in Wicked clothes and watch it as a family.
January Gardening Activities
Even in the coldest month, there’s plenty to do outside. Plan your spring garden, clean tools, or start indoor bulbs for early colour. Create bird feeders and keep a winter wildlife log. These activities help connect with nature year-round. And fresh air is so good for your mental well-being.
Screen-Free January Activities
I know this is hard to do with kids, and even adults sometimes but try an hour each day without devices. Rediscover board games with your family, or do some winter-themed jigsaws. You could even write actual letters to friends and family. You could spend the evenings trying to become quite competitive with Uno tournaments!
Kindness Things To Do For The New Year
one of the lovely things to do this month is to spread warmth to others. Write thoughtful thank you notes for Christmas gifts, bake treats for neighbours, or create care packages for local charities. January is one of the hardest months for people, so see how you can help them. These activities help others while lifting your own spirits and making you feel like your a good person.
Money-Saving Things To Do In January
After December’s expenses, try these budget-friendly January activities. Have no-spend days, make homemade gifts, or start a holiday savings jar. Learn basic mending skills or upcycle old items into something new. Learn how to start budgeting for the year, this ensures next Christmas is easier financially. Or start making a plan to put money away for a family holiday.
Cultural Things To Do In January
Explore your local area with fresh eyes. It is amazing how you live somewhere but never actually look at the surrounding area. Visit free museums, discover new parts of your town, or take virtual tours of world-famous galleries. Take photos of things in your local area. Start a family book of the month club or explore different cultures through their traditional winter recipes.
Planning Things To Do In January
Make the month exciting by planning ahead. Find something to look forward to like booking summer holidays. Making the most of the sales will get you a great deal. Last year I booked a trip to Iceland with flights and a 4 star hotel for about £500. Try to arrange future day trips, or plan weekend adventures. Having things to anticipate makes January zip by!
Things To Do In January Including Cosy Evenings In
Create special night-time routines. Sample different herbal teas, start a family reading hour, or learn simple massage techniques. You mental health and well-being is so important in the darkest of times. You could have ‘gratitude dinners’ where everyone shares their daily highlights with each other. Keep the hot chocolate station up and running and have blankets on hand to snuggle up.
