Weekend Activities.

I really got into it when I lived in Colorado. Used to go every chance I got, then started hitting the ice tourneys that were held there. LOADS 'o fun.

@ghrit my southern in laws share your sentiments on the sport

 

I started out ice fishing over 50 years ago with just a stick with some string wrapped around it, and an ax. Pretty low tech, but I caught fish and had a great time. Now I have a power auger, ice hut, fish finder and a ton of gear. My ice fishing has evolved a lot since I started out, but I probably had just as much fun, back then.

 

Okay, I will take on the question.....

Gardening, Fishing, Hunting, Shooting, Reloading......
Knocking the "new" off your gear and equipment by going out and using it, the writing your findings into a REVIEW for others.
Reading about what others have done in similar circumstances to yours.
Learning to build your own tools and gear with shop and craft skills. Learning to USE those tools and gear and skills.
RE-working your home to use the survival techniques and equipment that you need.
Put in a storm shelter or root cellar.
Build a basement fallout shelter.
Inventory and rotate your preps.
Keep your kids and spouse with you for a weekend and teach THEM what they need to know.
Stage a "SHTF" or Disaster DRILL with your family.

If you want to get really radical.....
Searching for a BOL if your home is not adequate, then actually working to obtain it.
What I mean is that there is an additional 8 to 12 hours on Saturdays you can work, and receive PAY for, to purchase land/location/gear/shelter/preps.
Those suggestions alone should keep you busy for a while.