I'll be in Montreal and Longueuil, Quebec, Canada for two weeks. What budget-friendly things should I do there?
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posted by GlassHeart
on May 12, 2013 -
17 answers
My family is in charge of organizing an event or outing for our PEPs group on Sunday May 5 in greater Seattle. We are 6 couples with babies from 8-10 months. Ideas that aren't the zoo or aquarium?
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posted by tristeza
on Apr 27, 2013 -
5 answers
My partner will be in NYC for the next month for medical treatment, with varying energy levels, and I will be visiting her over the long weekends. Looking for people's favorite diversions that would be appropriate for a non-athletic, museum-interested, grad-school-educated, foodie couple based on the Upper East Side (70th St.)
We're 40-somethings who've done a lot of the NY standard stuff in the past, including the big UES museums and MOMA -- although I have to admit a lot of my experience is nearly 20 years ago at this point -- but we're both comfortable using the Metrocard to take subways and buses around town. Partner will probably not be up to walks over 20-30 minutes. Just looking for cool stuff locals might recommend for weekend activities that wouldn't be in travel guides or major web sites or mobbed with typical tourists.
Thanks in advance!
posted by aught
on Apr 17, 2013 -
15 answers
I'm going to be in Charlotte, NC for the weekend of April 21-22 in preparation for a conference. What fun things can I do there?
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posted by chatongriffes
on Apr 3, 2013 -
12 answers
I need recommendations for activities for someone with medical conditions that preclude reading, writing, watching much video, or walking for any significant amount of time.
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posted by knapah
on Mar 18, 2013 -
36 answers
I'm the Fun Czar for a group of software developers, some of whom are in the Atlanta, GA area. I know nothing about Atlanta or fun stuff to do there. Help! I'm especially interested in activities that will be fun and engaging for a group of approximately 20 people, mostly geeks in their 20s and 30s. I'm interested in both little things (bowling and beer?) that can be done in a couple of hours, and bigger things (sporting events? amusement parks? boat rides?) that would take a full afternoon or all day.
posted by spindrifter
on Mar 14, 2013 -
17 answers
I'm the program developer at a gymnastics club, and my latest assignment has be wracking my brain. We have outside daycare groups come and visit us once a week for around an hour, and my boss wants us to add on an additional activity to make us a more appealing choice. Help?
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posted by hasna
on Jan 29, 2013 -
19 answers
We're taking a 5 hour bus trip to and from NYC this weekend. My partner gets car sick from reading; what are some games or activities we can do on the bus that won't make him car sick?
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posted by horizonseeker
on Jan 13, 2013 -
15 answers
What are some structured activities where I (early 30s, male) can meet women in their 20s/30s? I'm specifically looking for activities that involve an ongoing group with structured interaction between participants, because I'm not good at starting up conversations on my own.
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posted by zeri
on Dec 28, 2012 -
23 answers
Can you help me think of activities I can engage in that will give me lots of good material for interesting stories? I want 2013 to be the year of the interesting story in which I do things that have a good chance or resulting in an interesting story. I want to come up with at least 12 things I can do -- 1 per month.
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posted by willnot
on Dec 5, 2012 -
38 answers
27 year old somewhat nerdy male. Non-drinker. Have lived in Pittsburgh for four years. Recently left a nights-and-weekends kitchen job for a 9-5 office job. I've never had nights and weekends off in my adult life and, silly as it sounds, need ideas on what to do.
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posted by UrbanEye
on Dec 4, 2012 -
24 answers
What are your favourite books for children with activities that they can do with minimal supervision? So far on the list, I have The Silver Spoon for Children (cooking), the Ed Emberley books (drawing), maybe Wreck This Journal or How to Be an Explorer of the World (random creative activities)?
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posted by AnnaRat
on Nov 8, 2012 -
11 answers
How do I develop and nurture a relationship with a family member with whom I share little in common besides mutual respect and a desire to build closeness?
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posted by little_dog_laughing
on Nov 7, 2012 -
14 answers
I will be at a conference in San Diego this week. I arrive Tuesday around noon, and leave on Saturday at noon. My evenings are free and I'm looking for suggestions of things to do on my own without a car.
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posted by nathaole
on Oct 1, 2012 -
9 answers
I won't be able to eat normally for about a year, my family is supportive, but wants to continue to meet up weekly and would like to make sure I am as comfortable about it as possible.
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posted by dadici
on Sep 28, 2012 -
22 answers
I feel like I've tried the usual suggestions...I'm looking for more ways to "get out there", meet new people and have fun.
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posted by allseeingabstract
on Sep 26, 2012 -
29 answers
Looking for fun group activities in NYC - 20-50 college-age people, budget roughly $20/person.
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posted by R a c h e l
on Sep 15, 2012 -
6 answers
Suggest a novel activity for small (2 & 3.5 yo) kids for a (preferably east-) Bay Area Saturday morning.
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posted by colin_l
on Aug 24, 2012 -
12 answers
It looks like we are going to have a tropical storm pass by where I live tomorrow. From my experience this means a couple of days without electricity. Could you suggest activities that will help keep my five year old son (and wife and mother-in-law and myself) engaged if there is going to be no television, internet, kindergarten, and lights?
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posted by dances_with_sneetches
on Aug 22, 2012 -
11 answers
I want to 1) Make money and 2) Travel the world - ideally together! Any ideas where I could start?
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posted by Colibri
on Aug 6, 2012 -
15 answers
Have any pleasant date activity ideas for a small-town midweek?
posted by jsturgill
on Jul 31, 2012 -
19 answers
WestVirginiaCampingTripFilter: Interesting activities in & within an hour drive of Monogahela National Forest for some adults and 30+ kids?
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posted by NolanRyanHatesMatches
on Jul 28, 2012 -
6 answers
Team building activities? Hi All, i have a team of 7 people, and 2 of them are new. I want to integrate team building activities into our next staff meeting. What are some of your favorite activities that are appropriate for an office setting in a time frame of 15-45 minutes? I am looking for things that build connection and reflection, that aren't too cheesy or cliche. Thank you!
posted by tessalations999
on Jul 21, 2012 -
8 answers
What is the most awesome meeting icebreaker / energizer that you have ever heard of and / or participated in?
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posted by allkindsoftime
on Jul 11, 2012 -
32 answers
How can I best support my wife, a stay-at-home-mom, during the summer when she's home alone with a sometimes difficult ten year old boy?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 14, 2012 -
27 answers
What are some ways a guy who just finished his first year of college and is home in New York City for the "summer" ("summer" = 3 months + 10 days) might expand his social life?
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posted by anonymous
on May 23, 2012 -
2 answers
I'm trying to get my five year old step son interested in gardening. We made a special flower bed for him and I to grow plants in together and he is really excited to grow "rainbow blossoms" in it. Help me make this as rewarding for him as possible!
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posted by gwenlister
on May 9, 2012 -
38 answers
Help me plan a 10-year anniversary party (to be on par with a wedding reception) for my boyfriend and myself. Specifically, what might our guests expect from the evening?
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posted by youngergirl44
on Apr 26, 2012 -
13 answers
What to do in London this Friday? My brother is coming to London for some male bonding and mantime. I haven't spent any time working out how to fill the day with fun.
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posted by MuffinMan
on Apr 24, 2012 -
10 answers
My friend groups feel bored with "life as usual." As do I. Any ideas on non-drinking activities in Brooklyn?
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posted by hubble
on Mar 21, 2012 -
42 answers
I will be staying in a rented apartment at 28th St and 2nd Ave in the Kips Bay Area of New York City for a week at the end of April. Can anyone familiar with the area (Kips Bay, Manhattan) orient me to local transportation, fun activities, and good eats?
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posted by SamFrancisco
on Mar 19, 2012 -
12 answers
What are some things you wish you had done (or you are glad you did) before you got into a long-term relationship or had children?
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posted by andreapandrea
on Mar 8, 2012 -
19 answers
I like my job, I love my life, and I have awesome friends, all here in Philly. But being literally the only person I know without a long-term relationship isn't good for my sanity. Where ARE all the single people, anyway?
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posted by "Sock puppet" is outdated and insulting
on Mar 7, 2012 -
21 answers
I'm looking for ideas for activities to do during a pub quiz/activities evening for ESL/EFL adult students. In addition to having "what's that film?" or "name that tune" rounds, what else can we *do* that would challenge them to use more English, be competitive, and have a great time? This is in Poland, by the way.
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posted by mdonley
on Feb 28, 2012 -
5 answers
I love to climb. What other activities might I like? (Caveat: that are doable within NYC).
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posted by prunes
on Feb 19, 2012 -
10 answers
I've booked tickets to San Francisco for a 4-day trip in mid-March. I am looking for advice on: (1) what Northern California area would be best to visit for a good mix of interesting activities and romantic/luxurious atmosphere (wine country? coast? city?); (2) good places to stay in $200-500 per night range; and (3) interesting things to do or places to visit.
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posted by iminurmefi
on Feb 3, 2012 -
16 answers
