Things to Do Wheel
The Things to Do Wheel is a free random activity generator that picks something to do when you are bored, from baking to a bike ride.
Spin the wheel and do the activity it lands on. The default list mixes indoor and outdoor ideas that need little or no planning.
Add activities that suit your home, your family or your town. For couples, the Date Night Ideas Wheel has a list made for two.
- 14 entries
- 1 in 14 chance each
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- Free, no sign-up
What's on the Things to Do Wheel
Change any entry in the Entries box next to the wheel, add your own or take some out. Your version is saved in this browser, and Reset brings the template back.
Edit Entries- Go for a walk
- Bake something
- Call a friend
- Read a book
- Start a puzzle
- Watch a classic movie
- Go for a bike ride
- Learn a new song
- Draw or paint
- Visit the library
- Try a new workout
- Rearrange a room
- Write a letter
- Play a board game
Ways to Use the Things to Do Wheel
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Rainy Days
Find an indoor activity when plans are cancelled by the weather.
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Family Days Off
Spin for a family activity on a day off or during the holidays.
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Weekend Plans
Spin on Saturday morning to choose the plan for the day.
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Less Screen Time
Pick an offline activity instead of another hour on a phone.
Things to Do Wheel vs. Searching for Ideas
Searching for things to do gives you long lists, which can make choosing harder. The wheel picks one idea and lets you start straight away.
How to Use the Things to Do Wheel
Spin
Click the wheel or the Spin button at its center, or press Ctrl + Enter.
Watch It Land
The wheel ticks past each slice and slows down. Whatever stops under the pointer lights up as the result.
Keep It or Remove It
Keep the result, or press Remove so it cannot come up again.
Go Again
Spin as often as you like. The Results tab lists every result.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about how the wheel works, what it saves and how fair it is. Want proof? Try the randomness audit.
What can I do when I'm bored at home?
Spin the wheel for ideas such as baking, reading, a puzzle, drawing, writing a letter or learning a new song.
Can I change the entries on this wheel?
Yes. Edit the Entries box next to the wheel, one entry per line, and the wheel updates as you type. Your version is saved in this browser, and Reset brings back the template's entries.
Does the wheel keep my results?
Yes. The Results tab lists every spin, newest first, until you clear it or leave the page. Your entries and settings stay saved in this browser.
Does this wheel work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers, with nothing to install.
What if I don't like the result?
Spin again. If a result disappoints you, that can be a useful sign of what you really wanted.
Ready to Spin?
Your wheel is waiting at the top of the page, just as you left it.