As someone with a lifelong passion for equestrian sports, I often think how much easier (and so much cheaper!) my life would be if I’d chosen a cheaper thing to feel so passionate about. Because, honestly, horses cost everything you have - a liver, and a kidney, too. And, although I’m too late to be saved, you might not be. A good way to start looking for inexpensive hobbies would be to learn from other people’s experiences and see what suggestions they have. Of course, we know just the place to do it - this glorious Reddit thread where people share their ideas for cheap hobbies!
So, what kind of fun hobbies does this list have in store? Well, for starters, tons and tons of cheap hobbies to do alone! From something like whittling to perfect your craftsmanship if you’re into handmade stuff, to taking up a pencil to draw, and from walking (yeah, walking! It’s an excellent hobby idea if you love to explore) to running or lifting homemade weights while following a trainer on YouTube. And you know what the best part here is? No matter which one of these cheap hobbies to get into you choose, they are all really useful for personal growth and learning new skills as opposed to just spending your time mindlessly. Oh, and if you’re a person who loves to spend their time in a crowd, how about volunteering? It can be both fun and extremely gratifying.
Right-o, ready to find your next fun, cheap hobby? If so, just scroll down below until you reach the submissions we borrowed from this awesome AskReddit thread. Give your vote to the hobbies that you think deserve to be on top of this list, and share this article with your friends who might also be looking for a new activity to get into!
#41
"Dungeons and dragons! Most of the rules are out there, and roll20 is free to join. If you're able to find a group in person (recommended), all you need is a set of dice, some pen and paper, and at least 1 person to have the players handbook or at least access to the internet."
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#45
"It's a little harder to do now, but map collecting. At least back in the day when I started my collection, the bulk of them were free maps from state/provincial highway departments, plus if you have AAA/CAA for our Canadian friends, they too give you free maps with your membership.
I started my collection back when paper maps were more available, but however most state/provincial highway departments don't print their own maps anymore, and AAA's selections are also a lot more sparse. But it can be done still, but it is a little more involved."
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#47
"Playing Basketball - A cheap ball costs 5 bucks, you can shoot and dribble by yourself and both skills are impossible to master. Most towns and all cities have courts and pickup games. I know dudes that play into their late 50s - honestly one of my biggest regrets was to not play for most of my 30s."
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#48
"Solving Rubik's cubes. I do this a lot and I have a nice speed cube that cost only around $5-6."
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#49
"Making computer music. There are free (or pretty cheap ~50 dollars) songwriting programs (or if you are just recording audacity will do well enough). In addition, there are many free synths and samplers to get started with, and some might even be good enough for use when you have paid options. All it takes is effort and lots of time."
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