Planning Relief Society activities can be tricky because every group is different.
Some sisters are ready to jump into a game, while others would rather talk over dinner, work on a service project, or learn something useful together.
The good news is that you do not need an elaborate theme or packed schedule to create an activity people enjoy.
A simple plan usually works best.
Choose one main activity, leave room for conversation, and add an easy snack or treat if it fits your budget.
These Relief Society activity ideas include games, social nights, service projects, spiritual activities, workshops, and seasonal gatherings, so you can choose something that feels right for your group.
Let's jump in!
Relief Society Game Night
A Relief Society game night is one of the easiest ways to help everyone relax and enjoy time together.
Games give people something to focus on right away, which takes some of the pressure off making conversation with someone new.
You could set up a few tables with different games, play one large-group game, or let everyone rotate through short activities.
Printable games are especially helpful because you can prepare them ahead of time without having to collect a closet full of supplies.
Our printable Relief Society Games Bundle gives you a ready-to-use mix of games created specifically for Relief Society groups.
Choose two or three games for the evening, print what you need, and keep the rest for future meetings, dinners, and socials.
1. Speed Friendshipping Night
If you want something a little more focused on connection, try a Speed Friendshipping Night. Set up pairs of chairs and give each pair a friendly question to discuss for two or three minutes before rotating.
Keep the questions light at first, then mix in a few that invite more meaningful conversation. Favorite family traditions, dream travel destinations, hidden talents, and the best advice someone has received are all easy places to start.
You could also use printable conversation cards or icebreakers to keep everyone moving without having to create every question yourself.
2. Family History Night
Another great idea is a Family History Night.
This can be practical, spiritual, or a mix of both depending on what your sisters need most.
You might invite someone to demonstrate how to begin a family tree, find historical records, scan old photographs, or record a short family story.
Sisters with experience can sit with beginners and help them take one small step.
You could also ask everyone to bring a family photo or heirloom and share the story behind it. It does not have to become a full workshop.
Even one simple activity can help family history feel more personal and approachable.
3. Service Project Night
A Service Project Night gives your group time to work together while meeting a real need.
The best project will depend on your ward and community, so start by choosing a specific recipient or organization before gathering supplies.
Your group could assemble hygiene kits, write encouraging cards, prepare freezer meals, tie blankets, collect school supplies, or create care packages.
If one large project feels like too much, set up two or three smaller service stations and let each person choose where she would like to help.
4. Favorite Things Night
For something a little more playful, host a Favorite Things Night.
Ask each sister to bring one inexpensive item she genuinely loves, such as a snack, a kitchen tool, a beauty product, a pen, a book, or a small household find.
Each person can briefly explain why she likes her item before exchanging it through a drawing or simple game. Set a clear price limit to keep the activity accessible.
You can also skip the purchase completely and have everyone bring a written list of favorite things to share.
This gives sisters plenty of new recommendations without adding another expense.
5. Learn-a-Skill Night
A Learn-a-Skill Night is flexible because the lesson can come directly from someone in your Relief Society.
One sister might teach basic gardening, while another could demonstrate bread making, simple sewing repairs, meal planning, budgeting, floral arranging, or phone photography.
Choose one useful skill for a full workshop or offer a few short stations. The goal does not need to be mastery.
A simple demonstration with time to practice is enough to make the evening worthwhile.
6. Getting-to-Know-You Social
If your group has new members or people who do not know each other well, a Getting-to-Know-You Social can make future activities feel much more comfortable.
Keep the structure gentle, so nobody feels as if she is being put on the spot. Try a mingle game, conversation cards, a people-search activity, or small table questions.
You could also pair the activity with desserts or a simple snack bar to keep conversation going after the organized portion ends.
The icebreakers and group games in the Relief Society Games Bundle can give you an easy starting point for the night.
7. Recipe Swap and Cooking Night
Another easy idea is a Recipe Swap and Cooking Night.
Choose a category such as soups, budget meals, holiday treats, breads, or quick weeknight dinners, then ask everyone to bring a recipe to share.
You can keep it as a casual tasting night or invite one or two sisters to demonstrate a recipe from start to finish.
If cooking at the church is not practical, collect the recipes in advance and create a simple printed or digital recipe booklet for the group.
8. Temple Night
A Temple Night can be as simple as arranging a group temple visit and a brief meeting before or afterward.
If travel, schedules, or recommends make a group visit difficult, you can still build an activity around temple preparation and personal reflection.
You might invite a speaker to share thoughts about temple worship, create quiet time for journaling, discuss ways to prepare for a visit, or help sisters organize family names. Keep the evening reverent yet comfortable, with ample space for personal experiences and questions.
9. Relief Society Trivia Night
Relief Society Trivia Night gives you the fun of a game night with a clear theme.
Divide everyone into small teams, read the questions aloud, and let teams record their answers before you reveal each one.
You could use questions about Relief Society history, scriptures, hymns, general church knowledge, or a mixture of categories.
Small teams make the activity feel collaborative, and a few inexpensive prizes can add to the fun without becoming the focus.
Our Relief Society Games Bundle includes ready-to-print Relief Society trivia, making it especially easy to prepare!
10. Self-Care and Wellness Night
On the other hand, if your group could use a quieter evening, plan a Self-Care and Wellness Night.
This does not need to center on expensive products or spa treatments. It can focus on practical ways to support physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
Invite someone to lead gentle stretching, teach a simple breathing exercise, share easy meal ideas, or discuss creating small pockets of rest.
You could also set up stations for journaling, hand care, herbal tea, or making a basic self-care plan for the coming week.
11. Emergency Preparedness Workshop
An Emergency Preparedness Workshop is practical and easy to adapt to your area. Instead of trying to cover every possible emergency, choose one manageable topic for the night.
Your group might build small emergency kits, review local evacuation plans, learn how to store water, practice basic first aid, or make a family communication plan.
Ask an experienced ward or community member to teach the topic, then give everyone a short checklist they can take home and use.
12. Book or Scripture Discussion Night
If you are looking for something inexpensive and low-pressure, host a Book or Scripture Discussion Night.
Choose a short reading that everyone can reasonably finish, such as a conference talk, a scripture chapter, a devotional message, or a brief book selection.
Prepare a few open-ended questions, but let the conversation develop naturally.
Light refreshments and a comfortable seating arrangement can make the evening feel more like a gathering than a lesson.
13. Relief Society Dinner or Potluck Social
Of course, you can also keep things simple with a Relief Society dinner or potluck.
Choose a theme only if it makes planning easier. A soup night, salad supper, baked potato bar, picnic, or dessert social can all work without requiring complicated decorations.
Place a conversation question or small printable game at each table so sisters have an easy way to start talking while they eat.
If you want one shared activity after dinner, choose a short game from the Relief Society Games Bundle instead of planning a full second program.
14. Seasonal Relief Society Activity
And if you want to mix things up throughout the year, any of these ideas can be given a seasonal twist!
A fall gathering could include a soup swap, gratitude activity, or service project.
Christmas might work well for a favorite-things exchange, nativity discussion, or holiday service night. For Valentine’s Day, try a friendship social or an activity centered on Christlike love.
Spring is a natural fit for gardening, family history, or a wellness night, while summer could include an outdoor potluck, picnic games, or a simple service project.
Using the season as a light theme gives the activity a fresh feeling without requiring you to invent an entirely new format each month.
Choose One Simple Relief Society Activity
The best Relief Society activities are not always the most elaborate ones.
Choose an idea that fits your sisters, your budget, and the amount of preparation time you actually have.
One clear activity with room to talk is often enough for a warm, enjoyable evening.
If you would like several ready-to-print options for game nights, socials, dinners, and getting-to-know-you activities, take a look at our Relief Society Games Bundle. You can print only the games you need now and keep the rest ready for future gatherings.