20 Photos of What Having Fun Looked Like in the 1970s

Daniel Bonfiglio Published 12/30/2024 in wow

If there was one thing people knew how to do in the '70s, it was have fun. Kids could run around unsupervised, teens could drink and smoke to their hearts desire, and adults could tune their moderately priced muscle cars and host parties around their backyard pools.

Was it the height of human existence? Your rose colored glasses say it was.

Here are 20 photos of people having real fun in the 1970s.

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1. Biking
No leather or helmets here.
2. Cali House Party
Rich folks in the ‘70s.
3. Good Times Ahead
Icing down the cooler in the back of the Pinto, 1970s.
4. In the Woods
Chilling with friends, Illinois 1970s.
5. Beach Time
Drive right up to the water.
6. BMX Biking
He doesn’t have the height…
7. Roller Skating
How you got around in the ‘70s.
8. House Sledding
“I was afraid that my roof would collapse in the blizzard of 1979.” - Greg Lopatka
9. Parking Lot
Fun can happen anywhere!
10. A 1970s Party
At California Institute of the Arts. Photo by Michael Jang.
11. Employee Party at McDonald’s
Mid 70s in date, and age. California.
12. Slides
They just don’t make ‘em like they used to.
13. Bicycle Stunts
Helmet certainly optional.
14. Office Christmas Party
Definitely better back then.
15. ‘70s Party
Every get together needs a convertible.
16. Wheels
Every kid needs a set.
17. Motorized Skiing
No hill necessary.
18. House Party
And a timeless look, 1970s.
19. Peak Male Living Space
“My uncle when his parents moved out, 1970s.”
20. Lawn Dart
The Christmas present of the 1970s.

1. Biking
No leather or helmets here.
2. Cali House Party
Rich folks in the ‘70s.
3. Good Times Ahead
Icing down the cooler in the back of the Pinto, 1970s.
4. In the Woods
Chilling with friends, Illinois 1970s.
5. Beach Time
Drive right up to the water.
6. BMX Biking
He doesn’t have the height…
7. Roller Skating
How you got around in the ‘70s.
8. House Sledding
“I was afraid that my roof would collapse in the blizzard of 1979.” - Greg Lopatka
9. Parking Lot
Fun can happen anywhere!
10. A 1970s Party
At California Institute of the Arts. Photo by Michael Jang.
11. Employee Party at McDonald’s
Mid 70s in date, and age. California.
12. Slides
They just don’t make ‘em like they used to.
13. Bicycle Stunts
Helmet certainly optional.
14. Office Christmas Party
Definitely better back then.
15. ‘70s Party
Every get together needs a convertible.
16. Wheels
Every kid needs a set.
17. Motorized Skiing
No hill necessary.
18. House Party
And a timeless look, 1970s.
19. Peak Male Living Space
“My uncle when his parents moved out, 1970s.”
20. Lawn Dart
The Christmas present of the 1970s.