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But running isn\u2019t the only organized outdoor activity people are looking for. Searches for \u201cwalking club\u201d reached a 10-year high in 2026, and people are searching for \u201cadult tennis lessons\u201d and \u201chiking\u201d more than ever this year.<\/p>
Tabletop games and crafts are also capturing people\u2019s interest. Searches for \u201cmahjong for beginners\u201d increased by 230% over the past year, and “mahjong lessons near me” have doubled since the start of 2026. We also saw search interest in \u201cchess classes near me\u201d double over the past month, with \u201cchess tactics for beginners\u201d as a trending search in the same timeframe.<\/p>
Classic hobbies are making a comeback. Knitting, crocheting, needlepoint and more, affectionately called “grandma hobbies\u201dare on the rise. \u201cHow to start a cross stitch pattern\u201d and \u201cis knitting or crochet easier\u201d are also breakout searches in the past month, while needlepoint is the top trending beginner craft kit. Search interest in \u201chow to make my own\u201d reached an all-time high this year, and \u201chow to make my own embroidery designs\u201d is a breakout related search in the past month. And many people want to quite literally touch some greenery, with \u201cfloral arranging classes near me\u201d searches up 850% in the past month.<\/p> <\/div>
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