How to enjoy your usual Saturday night without leaving your house or inviting friends over

Staying in is the new going out!

House mates video chatting with friends
Author: Anna Sky MagliolaPublished 5th Jan 2021
Last updated 14th Jan 2021

As we continue as a nation to help protect the NHS and stop the spread of the Coronavirus, we are being told to stay at home, with bars and restaurants all shut. So, with that in mind, all Saturday night out plans on hold.

Don't worry though, here at MFR we have some great ideas for an alternative night 'out', which is most definitely staying in, so whether it's enjoying your night at your (home) cinema, or having a kitchen rave listening to MFR, you'll love these alternatives to a Saturday night out.

Here are ways for an alternative Saturday night without leaving your house

Gig cancelled? Watch a replay on TV

Were you planning on going to a gig, but it's been cancelled or postponed?
There are plenty of gigs available to watch online and some artists such as Coldplay's Chris Martin and John Legend have been treating fans to a free gig straight from their home.
Stream a gig to your TV and imagine you're right in the middle of the action.🙌

Turn on MFR to have a party

A nightclub might be out of the question now, but why not turn on MFR on Saturday night and get your party shoes on. We'll be playing the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks in the mix.

Catch up with your friends

Of course the weekend is when most people see their friends, but with the advice being that we shouldn't leave our house, why not catch up with them virtually.
There are plenty of apps you can use to video call your friends, try Zoom, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, Skype or FaceTime if you're on an Apple device.

Swap the cinema for a home cinema

While the cinemas are closed this is when your TV will come into its own. 'Sit down' with your mates and watch a film together. There are plenty of websites you can use to watch the same programme or film with your friends. Services with Netflix Party and Kast will enable you to chat to your friends while you're watching something.

Play board games virtually

Admittedly, it's not quite the same, but you can still play board games with friends, albeit remotely. There are plenty of apps that will allow you to join up with your mates and play the same game together in real time.

Karaoke 'with' mates

Most people love a sing-song, so why should being apart stop you. There are plenty of Karaoke computer games, CDs and even YouTube has some backing tracks for you sing along to.

Karaoke is no fun without your mates of course, so hook up with them online and share the fun you'd normally have with them.

Enjoy a meal in

This weekend treat someone you live with to a meal. Make the meal a bit different to what you might normally cook, whether it's tapas, making your own pizzas or a homemade shepherd's pie. For some great ideas take a look at our store cupboard recipes.

Play computer games online

There are so many computer games out there you'll be spoilt for choice, however there are also several that are perfect for playing online with mates.

Whether you have housemates to self-isolate with, or you're by yourself, it's time to get your game on!

Swap ten-pin bowling for skittles

Planned to go ten-pin bowling with mates? Switch things up a bit and grab a set of kids' skittles! You can still do this with your house mates or if a few of you have your own sets then why not link up online so you can compare scores?

Please remember, stay safe and follow all Government guidelines.

How to listen to MFR:

For great music and incredible competitions tune into MFR on FM and DAB across the North of Scotland, online, on our app, or say ‘Play MFR’ on your Smart Speaker. We play you the biggest hits from the world’s hottest artists. You’ll find new favourites every day and hear the songs you've missed from the last few years. MFR is the home of Jodie at Breakfast, to Garry and Steven getting you home after work.