Five COOL indoor activities to do during a summer heatwave

Here are a few fun activities to do during a heatwave. Photo: canva

We’re in the thick of the sultry summer! And while some might LOVE summertime, the hot outdoors isn’t for everyone. Here are five fun ideas to keep cool indoors during a heatwave…

Here are a few fun activities to do during a heatwave. Photo: canva

Go Ice Skating

One of the best ways to forget it’s summer outside: go somewhere icy! Ice skating is the perfect activity for kids and kids at heart. Not only is it loads of fun and gets your blood pumping, it keeps you super cool during a heatwave.

Throw on some skates. Photo: canva

Play some boardgames

If you don’t wish to leave the house AT ALL, then why not bust out the boardgames and have a game day/night with your friends or family. If your friends don’t want to leave their houses either, no worries – there are plenty of online games you can play together. Online scrabble, anyone?

Play some boardgames with friends. Photo: canva

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Catch a movie

Movie theatres are a Godsend during a summer heatwave. Many would agree there’s nothing better than sitting in a cool, dark, air-conditioned cinema with plenty of snacks and a great movie to while away a hot day.

Keep cool – catch a movie. Photo: canva

Visit an indoor aquarium

If you don’t want to get IN to some water, why not find yourself surrounded by it, but indoors? An aquarium is a great place to visit to spend some time and kids love it too.

What is it about the colour blue that just makes your feel cool? Photo: canva

Did somebody say cocktail?

If all else fails, there are always icy cocktails to keep you cool and help your forget about the heatwave! Toss your favourite fruits and alcohol into a blender with loads of ice and sit back and relax. Remember to hydrate in between though!

As cool as a cucumber. Photo: canva

Sundeeka Mungroo

Sundeeka Mungroo is a content writer, foodie and all-round adventure-seeker. She's a graduate of the University of South Africa with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, and has worked as a copywriter and editor in the digital marketing industry. Sundeeka currently writes for I Love South Africa and The South African. She lives in the beautiful Mother City and loves exploring all that South Africa has to offer.