What to Do on a Friday Night When You Just Want to Stay In
It’s Friday night. Everyone’s out at bars, restaurants, or scrolling endlessly trying to find something to do… and honestly? None of that sounds appealing.
Sometimes, the perfect Friday night is one where you don’t go anywhere. No makeup, no small talk, no overpriced cocktails. Just you, your blanket, and the kind of night that leaves you feeling actually recharged.
So, if you’re wondering what to do on a Friday night when you just want to stay in, we’ve got you covered—with cosy, fun, and creative ideas that make staying in feel like the best plan you’ve made all week.
1. Get Crafty with a Claymi DIY Kit
If you're looking for something creative to do (that doesn’t involve a screen), our Claymi DIY Mini Food Clay Kits are the ultimate stay-in activity.
They’re cute, calming, and totally beginner-friendly—perfect for winding down after a long week. Each kit comes with everything you need to make your own mini food keychain charms, like happy sushi rolls, cupcakes, or fruit slices—with adorable faces, of course.
Whether you’re flying solo or inviting a friend over for a chill girls’ night, it’s a guaranteed serotonin boost.
2. Create a DIY “Sip & Clay” Night
Pair your Claymi kit with your favourite wine (or mocktail), light a candle, and turn on your comfort playlist or a podcast. Suddenly you’ve got your own cosy version of a paint-and-sip night—no Uber required.
This also makes a super cute at-home date night idea or low-key activity for couples who want something fun but chill.
3. Queue Up Your Feel-Good Favourites
Whether it’s Gilmore Girls, 10 Things I Hate About You, or a true crime documentary—make a lineup of shows or movies that make you feel good. Combine that with crafting, takeout, and soft lighting and you’ve officially created a five-star night in.
4. Lean Into Cosy Vibes
Here’s how to create the perfect stay-in atmosphere:
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Dimmable lamps or fairy lights
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Your softest loungewear
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A fluffy blanket
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Tea, wine, or hot chocolate
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Background music or ambient noise (rain sounds, lo-fi beats, or jazz)
Pair all this with a Claymi project, and you’ve got more than a night in—you’ve got a full-on cosy ritual.
5. Host a Girls’ Night In (Crafting Edition)
Invite a couple of friends over for a clay night. Everyone gets a Claymi kit (or share between two!), you lay out snacks, and craft while chatting, laughing, and maybe even turning it into a little mini charm swap.
Bonus: Everyone leaves with a handmade charm that doubles as a sweet keepsake.
Make Your Friday Night Count
If you’re looking for a reason to not go out this weekend, let Claymi be your new favourite ritual. It’s the screen-free, creativity-boosting, soul-soothing Friday night plan you didn’t know you needed.
Staying in never looked so good.