Ways to use this list
- New year goals: spin a hobby in January and give it four weeks before you judge it, since almost every new skill feels clumsy for the first few sessions.
- Kids' clubs: press Good for kids and let the children spin the next club activity, from flip-book animation to knot tying.
- Retirement or more free time: try one hobby a month, starting with the small first step shown next to each one in the list below.
- Friends: everyone spins a hobby, practises it for a month, then teaches the basics to the rest of the group over a weekend.
- Rainy weekends: press Indoors and spin, since everything on that list needs only a table and a little space.
- Screen-free week: each family member spins a hobby on Monday and shows what they made or learned on Sunday afternoon.
Press Spin the wheel, tap the game or press the Space bar. Change the list in the box as you
like: add your own, delete what doesn't suit you, or write *2 after an entry to give it double the
chance. The game buttons switch the same list to a duck race, hat, claw machine and more.
The full list (50 entries)
- Drawing – draw one object from real life each day
- Painting – start with a small set of watercolours
- Knitting – chunky yarn, big needles and a simple scarf
- Crochet – learn the chain stitch, then a granny square
- Embroidery – a hoop, a needle and a simple outline to stitch over
- Sewing – start with a cushion cover or a tote bag
- Origami – fold a paper boat or a jumping frog first
- Calligraphy – a brush pen and the lowercase alphabet
- Pottery – try air-dry clay at home before a wheel class
- Photography – any phone camera; pick one theme each week
- Journaling – three lines before bed is enough
- Writing stories – one 100-word story each week
- Model building – a simple kit or a cardboard castle
- Woodworking – a small birdhouse made with hand tools
- Flip-book animation – a pad of sticky notes and a pencil
- Scrapbooking – tickets, photos and a glue stick
- Rock painting – smooth stones and paint pens
- Baking – start with scones or a simple sponge cake
- Bread making – flour, yeast, salt and water make a basic loaf
- Cooking new cuisines – one dish from another country each week
- Playing guitar – learn three chords: G, C and D
- Singing – join a community or school choir
- Dancing – learn one short routine from a video
- Beatboxing – start by saying "boots and cats" in a steady beat
- Magic tricks – learn one card trick and practise it in a mirror
- Juggling – start with scarves or soft balls
- Podcasting – record on a phone about a topic you love
- Chess – learn how each piece moves, then solve puzzles
- Jigsaw puzzles – a 500-piece puzzle is a good first challenge
- Board games – borrow a few from friends or a library
- Learning a language – ten minutes of practice every day
- Coding – a free beginner course, then a simple game
- Stamp collecting – start with stamps from your own post
- Knot tying – learn the reef knot and the bowline
- Gardening – herbs on a windowsill need no garden
- Bonsai – a ficus is a forgiving first tree indoors
- Birdwatching – learn ten birds from your garden or park
- Stargazing – the Moon and bright planets need no telescope
- Rock collecting – beaches and riverbeds; check local rules first
- Hiking – a local trail of about 5 km first
- Fishing – check whether you need a licence where you live
- Kite flying – an open field on a breezy day
- Volunteering – parks, libraries and animal shelters often need help
- Running – start with walk-run intervals
- Cycling – quiet paths and parks first
- Yoga – a few basic poses, done slowly
- Swimming – beginner lessons at a local pool
- Skateboarding – practise balance on flat ground, with a helmet
- Martial arts – many clubs offer a trial class for beginners
- Rock climbing – an indoor wall with an instructor
Questions people ask
Which hobbies are cheap to start?
Press Free or nearly free: drawing, journaling, origami, running, birdwatching, stargazing and learning a language need little more than paper, shoes or a library card. Borrow kit from friends before buying anything for a hobby you have not tried.
Can I try one hobby a month?
Yes. Choose Rank everyone in Settings for a full random order of every hobby, then take the top twelve as your plan: one new hobby for each month of the year, with no repeats.
Can I add my own ideas?
Yes. Add hobbies that fit where you live, like rock pooling by the coast or cross-country skiing where winters are snowy, then press 💾 Save. Delete the ones you have tried to keep every spin fresh.
How do I pick a hobby I will stick with?
Match it to the time you really have: a hobby that fits into 20 minutes, such as sketching or a language, is easier to keep up than one that needs a whole Saturday. Joining a class or club helps too, because other people expect you there.
What are good hobbies for kids?
Press Good for kids for hobbies children can start with little help, such as origami, rock painting, magic tricks, knot tying and stargazing. Woodworking, fishing and bread making work well too, with an adult close by.
Which hobbies help you meet people?
Choirs, running clubs, chess clubs, volunteering and board-game evenings all come with a ready-made group. Libraries and community centres often host beginner sessions where nobody expects you to know anything yet.