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We swear we see our friends one time and suddenly life is worth it again.
July 30 marks International Day of Friendship, and what better way to spend that time than doing the cutest activities around Kuala Lumpur, with your besties!
We’ve rallied a list of some pretty fun ideas…
1. Tufting @ Happy Hour Club
What am I doing: If you like knitting, or just curious about tufting, this is your chance! Think of it like giving your fabric a funky hairdo by stitching loops or cutting threads into it to create cool designs.
For those who’d like to do something different, the place also has pottery painting and clay making!
How much and where: It’s located at Desa Sri Hartamas, and you’re able to book your own DIY experiences starting from RM130.
Get more info: Happy Hour Club website and @happyhourclub on Instagram
2. Paint bombs @ The Bomb Battle
What am I doing: You’re getting bombed with paint! For those of you who like things a little bit messy or just want to let loose, this is a good activity to plan out with your friends.
Gear up with hazmat suits and enjoy 75 minutes of non-stop immersive experience. Dodge lasers, crack codes, and defuse the bombs—or else get bombed with A LOT of paint! You can choose paint bombs or powder bombs when you make your booking.
How much and where: It’s located at Berjaya Times Square and prices start from RM89/pax!
Get more info: The Bomb Battle website and @thebombbattle on Instagram
3. Customise your own journal @ Ana Tomy
What am I doing: For all you writers and planners out there, this one’s for you. At Ana Tomy, you’ll be able to customise your very own journals! From picking the cover and the pages, to designing it to look just how you like it, this is a great activity to do with a bestie.
You can also customise your stationery, totes, leather goods and even bags!
How much and where: Its outlets are at Pavilion KL and the Zhongshan Building. Journal prices start from RM138.
Get more info: Ana Tomy website and @anatomy_co on Instagram.
4. Boxing @ Tribe Fitness Studio
What am I doing: You’re releasing all those pent-up frustrations! If you’re in the search for something that’s a little more on the physical side, then 50 minutes and 10 rounds with a friend may just tick that box.
How much and where: The studios for this activity are located at Mont Kiara and Tropicana Gardens. Prices start from RM70 for 1 Class Combo. There’s also a Trial Combo 3 classes for RM90 that expires one month after purchase.
Get more info: Tribe Fitness Studio website and @findyourtribe.co on Instagram
5. Dinner in a river @ BBQ Lamb, Kemensah
What am I doing: You’re having a yummy BBQ dinner with a bestie in—yes, we said in—a river! The restaurant is located by flowing water, and the tables and chairs are arranged in the river, so you can soak your feet while feasting on some good, barbequed meat with friends.
How much and where: The restaurant is located at Kemensah and prices for food range from RM25 to RM35. The steamboat buffet costs about RM38.
Get more info: 012-211 4100 and @bbqlambklkemensah on Instagram
6. Electric karting @ Freeway e-Kart
What am I doing: Are you looking for some adrenaline? Because if the answer is yes, this activity should definitely be top of the list! It’s the biggest indoor electric go-kart track in the centre of the city, where you’ll be racing all your friends right to the finish line.
How much and where: It’s located at Bandar Sunway, and you’ll be able to pick your experience upon joining: Electric Go Kart or Mini Drift Kart. Prices start at RM65 for entry level, and RM75 for level 1. There are also student prices and member prices!
Get more info: Freeway e-Kart website and @freeway.ekart on Instagram
7. Interactive art selfies @ Immersive Winterland
What am I doing: If you like slow walking while admiring art and healing your inner child, Immersive Winterland has got you covered.
It’s Malaysia’s biggest interactive art—from pretty butterflies to glowing waterfalls and pretty lanterns, this is a chill way to spend your time with a friend. There’s also a 360-degree immersive explorer experience to try out.
How much and where: Located at i-City, Shah Alam, ticket prices only costs RM30.
Get more info: Immersive Winterland ticketing site
8. Solving puzzles and smashing things @ Party Box 360
What am I doing: Do you like solving puzzles? Or if not, smashing things to the ground? At Party Box 360, you can do both! It’s the ultimate event space with a hall containing over 39 interactive games, a rage room, and an escape room game!
How much and where: The place is at Lalaport BBCC, and you’ll be able to pick what you’d like to do with friends!
The Escape Room Game (RM322/room) gives you a selection of themes you can pick from, the Rage Room (RM68/session) lets you smash things for fun, and the VS Hall (RM43/hour) is basically Running Man but in Malaysia!
Get more info: Party Box 360 website and @partybox360 on Instagram
9. Make your own perfume @ Claire Organics
What am I doing: You’re making your very own perfume! If you and your bestie enjoy scents, then crafting your own scent can be a way to spend time together. At Claire Organics, you’ll be able to DIY perfume roll-ons and bath salts. It’s literally zen.
How much and where: Claire Organics is located at Publika, Sunway Velocity and Eslite Spectrum, The Starhill. The DIY Aromatherapy Workshop is on its Buy 1 Free 1 promo, and costs RM98!
Get more info: Claire Organics website and @claireorganics on Instagram
10. Fight virtual monsters @ VAR Live Theme Park
What am I doing: For those of you who are into video games, this is your chance to play it in virtual real-time. Experience an immersive VR world and enjoy games as if you and your fam are actually in it!
How much and where: This is located at MyTown. You can pick from their selection of games and prices start at RM108 for 3 games per pax. You can also book a monthly promo pass for RM120 (4 games) or a day pass for RM200.
Get more info: VAR Live website and @varlivemy on Instagram
11. Decorate your own cake @ Llebeurre
What am I doing: If all else fails, at least there’s cake! At Llebeurre, you’ll be able to decorate your own vintage heart cake. A fun, cute activity for a girlfriend’s day out for sure.
Besides attending their cake decorating workshops (updated on their socials), you’ll also be able to order cute cakes from Llebeurre bakery or take home a DIY cake that you can decorate whenever you want.
How much and where: Their physical store is located at Kota Kemuning. Prices for the DIY bento box costs RM45, while a ready-made cake starts at RM40.
Get more info: Llebeurre website and @llebeurre on Instagram
The perfect excuse to meet
With life and work often getting in the way, International Friendship Day is the perfect time to schedule a meet-up with your nearest and dearest!