http://www.shutterbean.com/2017/ladies-craft-night-valentines-party/?
Really great idea. Kids of any age tend to love this type of thing.
I attached the link because her pictures are gorgeous.
We had guys (26 and 27) making a gingerbread house at Thanksgiving with no arm twisting.
Middle was very happy doing headbands over Christmas break.
Most of youngest's friends love to draw and paint and do crafts.
So, from preschoolers to adults, very fun things to do.
We play a lot of games and cards when we have extra people, but arts/crafts are very good idea too.
So is cooking (not baking, COOKING). Many a boy has been my cooking assistant.