We love a good brunch and a round at the bar, but when your group chat has run out of ideas, it’s time to try something new. Here are four ways to spend time with your friends in Singapore, starting with our favourite.

1. Take a creative class together Nothing bonds a group like being equally bad at something for the first hour. Pottery, painting, candle-making and dance workshops are easy to try with friends, and you walk away with something you made yourselves. Pastime has a range of creative workshops you can book after work or on weekends, so it fits around a busy week. You can browse classes, pick a slot that suits everyone, and book in a few taps. Try a wheel-throwing session on a Saturday afternoon, or a terrarium workshop to unwind after work. Browse www.pastime.sg for more ideas.

2. Sweat it out in a class or on the court Skip the usual gym session and make fitness social. Book a group workout class, rent a court for a casual game of badminton or futsal, or try a climbing gym like Climb Central or Boulder Movement. Singapore’s ActiveSG facilities make it easy to book a court or field at a low price. A little friendly competition is a good excuse to catch up, and the post-game snack run is half the fun.

3. Get outdoors Singapore is greener than people give it credit for. Walk the Southern Ridges and cross Henderson Waves, take the MacRitchie TreeTop Walk, or hike up Bukit Timah Hill. For something more adventurous, rent kayaks at East Coast Park or paddle around Pulau Ubin. Go early to beat the heat and the crowds, and plan your post-adventure meal in advance.

4. Catch live music Live music hits differently when you’re in the room. The Esplanade regularly hosts free outdoor gigs and runs the annual Baybeats festival, which showcases local and regional bands. Smaller venues around town have weekly gig nights, and the Singapore Indoor Stadium hosts the big international tours. Check listings, grab tickets early, and make it a night out.

Make a plan this weekend The hardest part is deciding what to do, so pick one and lock it in. If you’re not sure where to start, browse Pastime’s creative workshops, choose a class that sounds fun, and send the link to the group chat. Your next hangout doesn’t have to involve a menu.