When someone texts you “What are you up to tonight?”, they might be curious, making plans, or just starting a convo. Your reply can be flirty, chill, funny, or direct—depending on the vibe and who’s asking.
Here are tons of creative and useful ways to answer based on different moods and situations!
Chill and Casual Responses
Great when you’re keeping it low-key and relaxed:
- Just hanging out at home
- Probably watching Netflix and doing nothing
- Taking it easy tonight
- Just a quiet night in
- Catching up on some shows
- Reading and relaxing
- Doing absolutely nothing, and loving it
- Cooking something simple
- Playing video games
- Just vibing solo
- Resting up for tomorrow
- Scrolling through my phone like a pro
- Staying in and avoiding people
- Cleaning a bit, then probably relaxing
- Listening to music and chilling
- Just me and my blanket
- Recharging from the week
- Nothing special, what about you?
- A peaceful night for once
- Trying to go to bed early (key word: trying)
Fun and Social Responses
Use these when you’re going out or have fun plans:
- Going out with friends
- Hitting up a new restaurant
- Movie night with the crew
- Going dancing later
- Out for drinks tonight
- Game night at a friend’s
- Catching a concert
- Having a little get-together
- Celebrating something fun
- Going bowling (yes, really)
- Out and about for a bit
- Trying a new spot in town
- Date night vibes
- Dinner then maybe a surprise
- Birthday party later
- Going to a live show
- Just bouncing around tonight
- Meeting some friends downtown
- Out until I feel tired
- Seeing where the night takes me
Flirty or Playful Responses
When you’re feeling cheeky or want to tease a little:
- Why, are you planning something?
- That depends… are you free?
- Maybe you, if you’re lucky 😉
- Nothing yet, but that could change
- I might have plans… unless you’ve got something better
- Looking for someone to spend it with 😏
- Just waiting for a cute text (hint hint)
- Only if you’re involved
- Whatever gets me talking to you more
- Can’t say yet, it’s top secret
- Might be thinking about you
- You’ll have to guess
- Whatever trouble I can find
- Making bad decisions (fun ones)
- You tell me
- I’ll go wherever the fun is—so, what’s up?
- Plotting world domination… or texting you
- Wishing I had someone to make plans with
- Should I clear my schedule? 😉
- Nothing exciting… unless you’ve got ideas
Short and Simple Responses
Perfect for quick replies or when you want to keep it brief:
- Nothing much
- Just chilling
- Not sure yet
- Staying in
- Laying low
- Probably nothing
- Haven’t decided
- Just relaxing
- Free tonight
- Open to plans
- Keeping it simple
- Same as usual
- Nada
- Home
- Down for whatever
- We’ll see
- Tired
- Movie night
- Being lazy
- You?
Tips for Answering “What Are You Up to Tonight?”
- Match the tone of the person texting you—casual for friends, flirty for crushes, direct for invites.
- Leave room for invites if you want to hang out. Say “I’m free” or “Nothing planned yet.”
- Be honest if you’re not doing much—low-key nights are totally fine.
- Add a question back to keep the convo going. Try “How about you?”
- Have fun with it if you’re feeling playful—sarcasm and jokes make it memorable.
Conclusion
Whether you’re staying in or going out, your answer to “What are you up to tonight?” can set the tone for the conversation—and maybe the evening! Use these ideas to keep your replies fresh, fun, or flirty.
What’s your favorite way to reply? Try a new one tonight and see where the convo goes
