100 Fulfilling Hobbies for Women in Their 20s

Looking to add a little bit of fun, excitement, and passion into your everyday life? These 100 hobbies for women in their 20s may be exactly the inspiration you need.

Our 20s are a weird time. Maybe we’re living life post-grad, exploring new careers, and navigating this new phase of life. A lot of our 20s are filled with self-exploration and self-discovery.

A big part of that is deciding what makes you feel alive!

Hobbies are such an important part of our lives. It can be easy to get into the routine of wake, work, sleep, repeat, without ever really taking time to slow down and take part in things we enjoy.

No way we were born to just work, pay bills, and die.

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Life is just too dang short to not make time for things that fulfill your soul and make you feel excited.

Remember when you were a kid and you’d find a new hobby and spend endless hours on it, just because it was so much fun? (For me, this was fashion plates. I was obsessed.)

I’m not sure when we outgrew the need to pursue this pure joy and excitement, but I think it’s time we get it back.

These 100 hobbies for women in their 20s are here to inspire you to chase joy. Find a hobby that ignites your passion or makes you feel like a little kid again. Do the things that make time fly by.

Whether you turn your hobby into a fun side hustle or use it as a pure form of relaxation, developing enjoyable hobbies is an excellent way to better your mental health and improve happiness.

You are worthy of the enjoyment of a good, fulfilling hobby.

Here are some hobby ideas to explore!

100 Hobbies for Women in Their 20s

I’ve divided these hobbies for young women into 4 main categories: physical hobbies, creative hobbies, social hobbies, and side-hustle hobbies. Choose a category that best fulfills your hobby needs and start trying them out!

25 Physical Hobbies for Young Women

These hobbies for your 20s are specifically geared toward physical health and activity. If you’re an active girl, these may be perfect for you!

1. Yoga

Yoga is a great hobby because it combines mental and physical health. It is truly such a great thing to add to your life. You can find great guided yoga videos on YouTube for free. (Yoga With Adriene is my favorite!)

2. Kickboxing

Kickboxing can be such a great release of built-up energy. Again, there are some free videos on YouTube to get you started!

3. Hiking

No better way to immerse yourself in nature than on a long, beautiful hike. Look up hikes near you, grab a hiking buddy, and head out!

4. Swimming

Swimming is a great workout and a really fun way to move your body! It’s something I wish I was better at!

5. Running

I love, love, LOVE to run. Some good music on an outdoor run is SO invigorating. It is one of my personal favorite hobbies in my 20s.

6. Pilates

Pilates is a great way to feel strong and inspired. I love to follow Move With Nicole’s pilates workouts on YouTube. They are the workouts that make me feel the best.

7. Barre

Similar to pilates, taking up barre as a hobby in your 20s is a great way to care for your body and mind. I love the endorphins that I feel after a barre class. Such a great feeling!

8. Boxing

I got this at-home punching bag last summer and it has been one of my new favorite forms of movement. When I’m feeling like a higher-intensity exercise, boxing is my new go-to.

9. Walking

Who says going for a simple walk can’t be a hobby? Outdoor walks are a daily non-negotiable for me. I notice improved mental clarity, mood, and inspiration when I take a walk outside for 10-30 minutes.

Find a perfect podcast for walking and make it a hobby!

10. Dancing

I grew up as a dancer, so this is definitely one of my favorite hobbies for women in their 20s. There are so many different options when it comes to dancing – and each style is so unique, which makes it easier to find something you jive with (pun intended).

11. Zumba

Zumba is similar to dancing, but different too! I remember taking a Zumba class with my mom at my local YMCA when I was like 8 years old. Aside from that, I don’t have a ton of Zumba experience but it looks super fun!

12. Rock Climbing

This is totally bada**! Rock climbing is something I’d LOVE to learn how to do.

13. Surfing

If you live near the water, surfing is a great hobby idea for young adult women. Your 20s are the perfect time to learn a new physically-demanding skill like this!

14. Skateboarding

I have lots of friends that love to skateboard as their hobby. You can do it just for leisure or learn all those super cool tricks and flips!

*Hey Siri, play Sk8r Boy by Avril Levine* 😉

15. Longboarding

Longboarding is something I personally enjoy more than skateboarding – simply because it’s easier for me to take upright. Haha! Longboarding can be a really relaxing way to cruise around.

16. Spinning

Spin classes are all the rage right now! SoulCycle seems to be the most popular one, but there are tons of other spin studios and classes you can try out!

17. Weight Lifting

Get strong, girl! Weightlifting has tons of benefits for your health and physical well-being!

18. Jump Roping

I LOVE TO JUMP ROPE! It’s so much fun and can make you feel like a joyful kid again (which is my main goal in developing this list of new hobbies for women in their 20s)! Not only that, jump roping is a GREAT workout and can really improve your heart health!

19. Kayaking

Kayaking is a hobby that’s both good for your mental and physical health. It’s definitely physically demanding, but can be pretty relaxing too!

20. Biking

Biking, to me, is different from cycling. In my mind, biking as a hobby is a way to get outdoors, explore, and move your body in a fun way!

21. Tennis

Cute tennis girls in their cute tennis skirts – that’s what I aspire to be. Tennis is such a fun way to get moving and partake in a sport.

22. Rollerblading

Another insanely fun hobby for your 20s that makes you feel like a kid again! Rollerblading is actually quite the workout… I’m not sure how I never realized how hard it was as a kid. Haha!

23. WiiFit

Okay, tell me I’m not the only one that used to spend HOURS playing WiiFit games. The WiiFit, although seen as a game for kids, can be a really effective (and fun!!) way to get your body moving!

24. Paddleboarding

Paddleboarding works a lot of muscles that you might not realize! Your core, legs, and arms are all working to keep you stable and in motion on a paddleboard. Super fun and unique way to move!

25. Playing a Sport

Basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, etc. The list goes on and on! Your opportunities are endless!

25 Creative Hobbies for Young Women

These hobbies for women in their 20s are catered toward mental health, stimulation, and creativity. Make time for your mind with these 25 mental hobbies!

26. Journaling

If you have spent any time on my blog before now, you know I love to journal. I have a full category on here dedicated to journal prompts to help get you started on this new hobby. Check out hundreds of my free journal prompts here.

27. Brain Games

Brain games are a fun hobby to stretch your brain and keep you entertained. This is one of my favorite hobbies personally. I could spend hours working on my Suduko book!

28. Meditation

So many people think that meditation is simply sitting still and listening to some audio. But, if you want to get all the full benefits of meditation, it is a skill that you can build and practice.

Meditation is one of the best mental hobbies for women in their 20s since it can have powerful positive effects on mental health and well-being.

29. Reading

When I was a kid, my favorite pastime was reading. If I wasn’t at school or in dance class, I was reading! I’ve recently reignited my love for reading and it’s rapidly become one of my favorite hobbies in my 20s.

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30. Learn a New Language

There are lots of cheap and/or FREE resources online to learn a new language from home. Why not start learning the beautiful language of French or touch up those Spanish skills from high school?

31. Jigsaw Puzzles

Puzzles are such a calming and relaxing hobby – and they’re great for exercising your brain too! There are lots of beautiful (and, honestly, difficult) adult jigsaw puzzles available that are really fun and gratifying to solve!

32. Calligraphy

Calligraphy is an art that takes a lot of skill and practice. It can be a really beautiful hobby to pick up in your 20s.

33. Painting

Similar to calligraphy, painting is an incredible art form that requires skill, knowledge, and practice. If you’re looking for something new to fill your time, start working on your painting skills!

34. Drawing

Again, another art form that makes a great new hobby for young women.

35. Watch New Movies

Are you a big movie lover? Why not make it your hobby?

You can even make it a fun challenge for yourself. Make an ongoing list of all the movies you want to watch and challenge yourself to cross them all off!

36. Tarot Card Reading

I recently got a deck of tarot cards. If I’m honest, I didn’t realize how much knowledge it took to be able to read tarot cards. It’s an art – and a great hobby to pick up!

There are endless options of things you can collect: rocks, leaves, bottle caps, corks, shells, etc. Find something meaningful to you and start a collection!

39. Learn a New Skill

Learning can be a hobby in itself. Make it a goal to learn something new. This can be a bunch of smaller things or one big thing. Dedicate your free time to pursuing that goal and make learning a hobby!

40. Write Stories

Writing stories just for fun is such an underrated hobby. Writing doesn’t have to be deep, emotional journal entries. Why not pick up an empty notebook or your computer and get to work on a fiction story?

This is a personal favorite hobby of mine that I want to pick back up.

41. Study Plants

Learn about plants! Learn to recognize the trees, flowers, leaves, and bushes you see when you’re out and about! How cool would it be to be able to identify plants while walking through your neighborhood?!

This book – Plantopedia – is a great resource for getting started!

42. Camping

Hey! Why not take that plant knowledge from above to good use on a camping trip? 😉

43. Dog Training

If you or a loved one has a dog, working with them on training is a great fulfilling hobby. It’s so gratifying to see a dog get the hang of some new tricks and skills after working with them!

A dog training book or online course can be a great place to start!

44. Explore New Towns

Get to know the small towns around your home. Taking small day trips to surrounding areas is a really fun hobby that allows you to explore new places, try new foods, and meet new people. Win, win, win!

45. Shopping

Shopping – that’s my kinda hobby!

I love to shop on a budget and find the best bargains and deals around!

Stores like TJMaxx, Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack, and Saks Off 5th are some of my favorite places to get REALLY good deals.

46. Gardening

Whether you have a yard to garden in or prefer to keep your plants potted indoors, gardening can be a super relaxing and fulfilling hobby for women in their 20s!

47. Baking

Baking is a great hobby for a few main reasons:

1. It’s fun.
2. It’s relaxing.
3. Baked goods are delicious.

You can have your cake and eat it too with this hobby choice. (I honestly have no idea what that saying even means, but it seemed fitting for this. LOL!)

48. Photography

Photography is a great creative hobby to let out your inner artist. It’s such a deep art form – I have so much respect for those that are good at photography! Amazing.

49. Mixology

The ultimate hobby for your 20s – drink making!

Get adventurous and make up some new cocktail concoctions for you and your friends to try! This book has lots of fun ideas and helpful tips to get you started.

Get yourself a nice set of bar tools and shake up some new mixes. You could even invite your friends over for a taste-test night of cocktails – how fun!

50. Learn an Instrument

It’s been a life goal of mine to learn how to play the piano. I’ve always been fascinated by those who can play an instrument. This is a super cool and creative hobby to take up in your 20s.

Your 20s are a great time to explore social situations and meet new people! Whether it be with friends, family, peers, community members, or even strangers, here are some of the best social hobbies for women in their 20s!

51. Take a Dance Class

Dance classes are a super fun way to mix physical activity, creativity, and socialization. In your 20s, dance classes tend to be less technique-based and more about having FUN and getting to know people. It’s a great way to meet new friends!

52. Set Up Weekly Friend Dates

As we get older, it can be harder to stay in touch with our friends. Life after college tends to get busy and we don’t always make time for those we care about. Setting a routine schedule to meet up with some friends is a great way to stay in touch!

53. Explore Dog Parks

Dogs are instant conversation starters. Take your pup and hit up a local dog park to meet some new friends (or to just socialize with some strangers!).

54. Join Social Media Groups

There are lots of options to connect with supportive people on social media. Consider joining a Facebook group of like-minded individuals or people with a shared interest!

55. Volunteer at a School

In your 20s, it can feel really hard to make friends or meet new people. We are so used to relying on school and other related activities to introduce us to peers. Why not go back to that place to try now?

It will be different now (you’ll be more on the staff side than the student), but a school is a great place to form connections with great people!

56. Attend Community Events

Community hosting a farmer’s market? Pottery class? Day in the park? Whatever it is, go take part in it! Community events can be really fun and, of course, people-filled!

57. Take a Barre Class

Much like dance, the people in a barre or pilates class are so supportive and kind! In addition to being a great workout, it’s a great social hobby for your 20s!

58. Join a Club

What’s something you love to do? Something you feel passionate about? Can you find a club with similar, like-minded people? Instant connection and you get to do what you love.

59. Host Family Dinners

If you’ve moved out of your parents’ or family members’ homes, you may be seeing them significantly less than you used to. Hosting family dinners can be a great hobby in your 20s as it helps reconnect with loved ones!

60. Try New Restaurants

While this isn’t social in itself, restaurants are highly public places with lots of conversation going on. You can meet so many people! Whether it’s a waiter or someone waiting for the table next to you, be friendly and strike up a conversation. Put yourself out there!

61. Join an Adult Sports Team

Again, another physical hobby that is also a great social hobby.

Sports teams were one of the main sources of friendships when I was younger… why can’t it be now too?

62. Host a Game Night

Host a game night with friends!

Board games, card games – heck, you can even bust out the Wii! Having game nights are a really fun routine and hobby to settle into with some fun people!

63. Bachelor Viewing Parties

Does anyone else treat Bachelor Mondays like they’re a holiday?

Make it a hobby to host really fun Bachelor-themed viewing parties if you and your friends are fans of the show!

64. Try New Bars

If you’re of legal age, head out and try some new bars! This is a really common way to meet people and/or spend time with the friends you already have!

65. Explore New Cities

Making it a hobby in your 20s to explore new places opens up the opportunity to meet so many new, exciting people – and it’s FUN to see new cities!

66. Join a Book Club

I love to read! Taking on a book club as a hobby feels like such a beautiful way to spend my time and connect with other humans.

67. Take a Workout Class

If you belong to a local gym or know of a local studio, start taking workout classes as a hobby in your free time! There are always other people to connect with there and it’s a great way to move your body.

68. Play Video Games

If you’re a video game person, you can be social virtually through the online gaming world. (That counts to me!)

69. Coach a Sports Team

If you don’t want to JOIN a sports team, why not COACH a sports team? This can connect you with tons of new people – parents, fellow coaches, coaching assistants, refs, etc.

70. Take a Cooking Class

Cooking is a valuable hobby for women in their 20s, you know? Good food = happy girl! (For me at least, LOL!)

71. Join an Alumni Group

Previously graduated college? There are often alumni groups offered that you may consider joining!

72. Support Groups

This may not sound like a “fun” hobby for your 20s, but meeting with people who understand some of the deeper things you’re going through can be a great way to form really deep bonds.

73. Trivia Nights

I love a good game of trivia. Whether you host or attend, trivia nights are a great hobby to frequent. Good for the brain and the social connection!

74. Volunteer

Just get out there and volunteer in ANY way that calls to you. Schools, food banks, local stores, etc. Help out your community and immerse yourself in situations with new people!

75. Post Online

In today’s day, social media is a really common hobby for women in their 20s – and that’s not a bad thing! (At least I don’t think so!)

As long as you’re keeping your social media positive and uplifting, it can be a great social hobby to have.

76. Blogging

This is my #1 favorite side hustle hobby idea for women in their 20s. I LOVE MY BLOG!

A lot of people underestimate how much money you can make blogging. It can be a pretty lucrative side hustle and can even become a full-time job if you want it to!

Read this post about my top 10 tips for starting a blog that MAKES MONEY. (Aka – 10 things I reallllly wish I knew when I started blogging.)

77. Cooking

Cooking can be a really relaxing hobby – but it can also be a side hustle too! Why not find a way to treat others to the deliciousness of your cooking? Make money and make food – win, win!

78. Making Pottery

Pottery is a beautiful form of art and such a unique and fun hobby for women in their 20s. You can use this hobby and skill to make some extra cash too! List your pottery on Etsy or sell it locally for a side hustle income.

79. Handwritten Signs

Master calligraphy or beautiful handwriting and sell your skills! Make handmade signs to sell online and showcase your skills.

80. Crocheting

Learn how to crochet blankets, scarves, or other items and sell them!

81. Candle Making

Candle-making is surprisingly simple. I learned how to make candles in a crockpot! What?!

Candle making is one of the simplest side hustle hobbies for women in their 20s to make some extra spending money!

82. Jewelry Making

Making jewelry can be done from your home with minimal equipment or expenses. You can sell your work online and make a pretty significant income! I’ve even heard of people going full-time with this.

83. Social Media

Social media is one of the most common hobbies of women in their 20s… why not turn it into a side hustle.

You can either monetize your own platforms or take on social media accounts for others and get paid for it. (That’s what I do!)

84. Video Editing

Freelance videographers can make BANK! If you have an eye for videography and are passionate about it, turn that hobby into a side hustle and sell your services.

85. Coding

If you enjoy coding, you have the opportunity to make some great income for your skills. All of us non-coders (me!) desperately need your services. Charge for them and make some money, honey!

86. Embroidery

Embroidering shirts, tablecloths, sweatshirts, etc. can turn into a side business pretty quickly! Show off your designs and sell them for money.

87. Screen Printing

Similar to embroidery, people will pay to have fun designs on their clothes and household items. Leverage that!

88. Recipe Testing

You can turn the hobby of recipe testing into a side hustle in a few different ways. Here are some ideas:

• Start a food blog
• Create a recipe book
• Start a recipe social media account
• Sell an eBook
• Cater events
• Advertise your food to local businesses

89. Vlogging

Video blogging (vlogging) has become the full-time job of many influencers and YouTube stars. You can make a LOT of money doing this. It’s one of my personal favorite hobbies for girls in their 20s – it just sounds so fun to me!

90. Graphic Design

Pitch yourself to companies, brands, or individuals. You can make logos, flyers, banners, websites, etc using the Canva website. The opportunities are endless!

91. Organizing

There are professional organizers that get paid big bucks to organize. If you’re an organization lover like me, sell your skills and your services. Turn your hobby into a side hustle!

RELATED POST: 20 Organization Essentials Every Woman Should Own

92. Interior Decorating

Got an eye for interior design? Market yourself and take on some projects! It’s fun and a great way to make money from your hobby.

93. Podcast

Podcasters (much like bloggers) can make a lot more than you’d think. If you like to talk, consider starting a podcast as a side hustle hobby in your 20s.

94. Digital Design

Creating digital products and selling them online can be a great hobby for your 20s – and can make some good income too!

I have my own store of digital printables.

I love to make them and it feels good to help people through a printable they can use daily. (You can start this for FREE on Canva!)

95. Creating Artwork

Whether it be painting, drawing, writing, sketching, photography, etc., creating artwork is a great passion hobby for women in their 20s. It just so happens that it can also be a lucrative side hustle too!

96. Dog Walking

Get paid to spend time with cute doggos? Count me in.

97. Reselling

Thrift shopping or discount shopping and reselling can be a side hustle hobby for women in their 20s. Learn how to make money on Poshmark and this can be a pretty nice side income for you.

98. Floral Arrangements

Arranging flowers is one of the most unique hobbies for young women – but how fun?! The uniqueness of this hobby can serve you well when you want to sell your work.

99. Stock Market

Understanding trading and the stock market can be very beneficial for your wallet. Making this a hobby and getting educated in it may earn you some cash!

100. Writing

Whether you have a passion for fiction writing, poetry, or copywriting, you can sell your skills for profit. Write copy for a company. Offer to guest post for bloggers. Pitch yourself to brands. There are lots of ways to turn this hobby into a side hustle.

It’s important to have hobbies in your 20s.

Hobbies can bring us health, joy, friendship, and even financial wealth. Most of all, hobbies have a way of igniting our passions and evoking excitement.

These are 100 of my favorite hobbies for women in their 20s – but I know there are many more!

Do you have a hobby that’s not on this list?

Leave a comment down below telling me your favorite hobby for your 20s. I’d love to hear what makes you feel alive and passionate.

Keep at your hobbies. Don’t allow yourself to fall into the cycle of “wake, work, sleep, repeat”.

Make time for the things that set your soul on fire and make you feel pure joy like a kid again. You deserve it!