ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — With gusty winds and smoky skies likely this weekend, you may consider staying indoors.

Here are some indoor activities to keep you entertained:

Relaxing & creative

  • Try painting, drawing or DIY projects
  • Get lost in a novel
  • Discover new tunes or podcasts
  • Reflect on your thoughts in a journal or make a creative scrapbook
  • Challenge yourself with a jigsaw puzzle or classic board game

Entertainment & digital

  • Binge-watch a show or have a movie marathon
  • Play video games solo or online with friends.
  • Try an online escape room or virtual tour — museums, zoos and historic sites often offer virtual experiences.

Social & family

  • Try a new recipe or bake cookies
  • Play card, dice or board games
  • Have an indoor scavenger hunt
  • Experiment with creative photography with a photo shoot at home
  • Put together a model or jigsaw puzzle

Active & wellness

  • Stay active with an indoor exercise routine
  • Put on music and dance like nobody’s watching
  • Take a long bath, do skincare or meditate
  • Try something new — learn to juggle, do origami or pick up an instrument

Educational & skill-building

  •  Take an online class (language, coding or photography)
  • Keep your mind sharp with strategy games
  • Write a story, poem or blog post