Choose the right hobby for you

From woodworking to calligraphy, building scale miniatures or collecting coins, action figures or antiques-- Hobbies are as unique and varied as the people who pursue them. The Discover a Hobby website has hobbies for women, hobbies for men, hobbies you can do outdoors and with friends, or hobbies you can do on your own as a form of relaxation.

Exploring a hobby can have an impact on your mental and physical well-being and can impact your overall life satisfaction. There has been a lot of research to confirm that engaging in a hobby has benefits that extend for hours, days and years beyond the actual time it takes to complete the activity.

There are many benefits of having a hobby that you enjoy whether you use it to help with work or life stress or it opens you up to think creatively. Browse the list of hobbies in our Discover a Hobby directory and you might be inspired to return to an activity that you did as a kid, or learn something new to stretch your skills.