With prices going up everywhere, just having a 9–5 isn’t enough anymore. In fact, over 1 in 3 Americans now have a side hustle to cover their bills or stash some extra cash.

If you're looking to make an extra $1,000 a month, weekend gigs might be your move. Whether it’s pet sitting, flipping sneakers, or building simple apps, there’s a side hustle out there that fits your vibe — and your schedule.

Some of these weekend hustles can help you earn fast cash. Others? You could scale them into a full-time income.

Either way, we’ve got you covered.

Side hustle Earning potential Time required
Photography/videography $300-$900/weekend 4-6 hours/weekend
Web development $200-$1,000+/project 10+ hours/weekend
Sneaker reselling $100-$800/weekend 5-12+ hours/weekend
Faceless content $50-$800+/weekend 4-10+ hours/weekend
Coaching $100-$500/weekend 2-4+ hours/weekend
Copywriting $200-$600/weekend 6-8 hours/day
Video courses $50-$500+/weekend 6-12+ hours/weekend
SaaS development $200-500+/weekend 6-12+ hours/weekend
Babysitting $100-$500/weekend 4-8+ hours/day
UGC Creator $100 to $500/weekend 3-6+ hours/weekend

The 30 best weekend side hustles that fit around your schedule

We’ve rounded up 30 of the best weekend side hustles, each with the potential to help you earn $1,000 or more per month.

To make it easy, we’ve grouped them into categories so you can find the one that matches your skills, schedule, and energy.

Service based side hustles

If you’re looking to start fast without dropping a ton of cash, service-based side hustles are your best bet. These low-cost gigs let you start making money right away.

1. Hosting tours

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If you live in a decent-sized city, chances are you’re already seeing weekend waves of tourists, thanks in part to Airbnb making travel more accessible than ever.

But here’s the best part: you don’t need to rent out your space to make money on Airbnb. Instead, you can host an Airbnb Experience and get paid to show people around your city.

Take Scott Wiener, for example — a die-hard pizza fan who turned his obsession into a thriving business. He launched Scott’s Pizza Tours, where he guides groups through a 2.5-hour pizza tasting adventure in NYC.

Whether it’s a coffee crawl, thrift store tour, hidden hiking gems, or must-see murals, there’s always demand for authentic local experiences — even outside big cities like NYC or LA.

Time required: 2-3 hours per tour
Start-up cost: $0, all you need to know is your local area
Earning potential: $50-200 per tour, depending on the niche

2. Tutoring

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If you’ve got skills or knowledge to share, then you can start tutoring on the weekends.

Tutoring offers you the possibility to set high hourly rates, so it can be a big money-maker. Even more so if you focus on SAT or ACT prep, which parents and students are willing to pay top dollar for. 

Sign up to platforms like Chegg and TutorMe to reach potential students. Or, start your own online tutoring business by creating a whop.

Time required: 2-6 hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0 to $50 for materials
Earning potential: $50 to $150+ per lesson, depending on the subject and length

3. Pet sitting

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Love animals? Good news — you can earn money just by spending time with other people’s pets. From dog walking and playtime to overnight stays and basic pet care, pet parents are often looking for trustworthy sitters to step in when they’re away or just need a break.

Apps like Rover and Wag make it super easy to get started. You can build a profile, set your own rates, and pick a schedule that fits around your full-time job or weekend plans.

Time required: 2-5+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0 (you might need to pay some platform fees)
Earning potential: $50 to $300+ per weekend

4. Babysitting

If you're a) good with children and b) love spending time with them, babysitting can be a rewarding and flexible weekend gig.

Parents are always on the lookout for trustworthy babysitters — especially for weekend date nights or events. If you’re reliable and good with kids, this is an easy way to earn solid hourly rates while keeping things flexible.

Plus, many families are willing to pay top dollar for sitters they can count on.

Start by asking around friends and family, and sign up to platforms like Sittercity and Care.com.

Time required: 4-8+ hours per day
Start-up cost: $0 to $100 for some background checks and equipment
Earning potential: $100 to $500 per weekend

5. Coaching

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Coaching is one of the most flexible online side hustles. Whether it's helping someone improve their finances, fitness, career, or daily routines, your job is to guide them toward their goals.

Natalie Bacon, a Certified Life Coach, says on her blog:

“I started online coaching to make a little extra money. But I soon realized the impact I could have on people’s lives—and that’s what keeps me going.”

What you coach depends on your strengths. Got a background in fitness? You could build personalized workout plans, offer meal tracking support, and help clients stay accountable.

All you really need to get started is a phone or laptop to message clients. But if you’ve got a mic, webcam, and basic skills in Google Sheets or Excel, you’ll stand out even more. Being able to create clean, easy-to-follow plans and hop on video calls adds serious value — and helps you attract higher-paying clients.

Time required: 2-4+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0 to $100 for materials like web cam, microphone, and subscriptions to other services
Earning potential: $100 to $500 per weekend

Weekend gig work

Apps like Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart have turned everyday tasks into fast weekend cash. If you’ve got spare time and a phone, the gig economy makes it easy to earn on your own schedule.

6. Food delivery

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Love a weekend takeaway? Join the other side and become a weekend food delivery driver.

Start by signing up for food delivery apps like DoorDash, Grubhub, and Uber Eats. Once you’re approved, you decide when and where you work. Weekend dinner hours (5–9 PM) and late-night cravings (after 10 PM) are usually the busiest and highest-paying times to deliver.

Time required: 5-10+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0, assuming you already have a means of transportation
Earning potential: $50 to $250+ per weekend

7. Personal grocery shopping

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If you enjoy browsing store shelves and stocking carts, you might as well get paid to do it.

You'll be shopping for people who either don't have the time or the means to go to the store themselves. Platforms like Instacart connect you with people looking for grocery shoppers.

The flexibility and tips make personal shopping a good option to consider as a weekend side hustle.

Time required: 3-6 hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0
Earning potential: $100 to $300+ per weekend

8. Rideshare driver

We've covered food delivery, but what about driving rideshare? Signing up with a rideshare app like Uber is quick and opens you up to set your own schedule.

Thanks to companies like Lyft and Uber, you can get started as a rideshare driver as soon as you go through the signup process and are approved, which shouldn’t take more than just a few days.

Weekends are prime time for those looking for rides, so it’s the perfect gig on your days off from your regular job.

Time required: 5-10+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0, assuming you already have a vehicle
Earning potential: $100 to $300+ per weekend

9. Background film work

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Fancy a life in the limelight? Films and TV shows are always looking for people to stand in as background actors or extras. If you live in a major city, there are likely open sign-ups for this type of work, and you generally get approved immediately.

Whenever there is a need for your demographic, you’ll get a call and instructions for where to go and how to prepare. This is not only a cool way to make some side cash, but it’s also a fun experience and is often easy work with free food.

Time required: 8-10 hours per workday
Start-up cost: $0
Earning potential: $100 to $200 per weekend

10. DJ

If you love music and vibing with a crowd, being a DJ might be the perfect weekend hustle for you. Although being a DJ requires investing in some basic equipment, you can make the costs back in a single night, especially if you sign up for big-money gigs like weddings or corporate parties. 

Even if you know nothing about working decks and mixing, you can check out YouTube for tutorials, get your hands on a controller, and build your skills on the side in a matter of a few weeks.

From there, you’ll just need to network and promote yourself to land gigs.

Time required: 4-6 hours per event
Start-up cost: $300 to $1,500+ for starting equipment
Earning potential: $200 to $1,000+ per weekend

11. Photography/videography

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Another gig that requires an initial investment in equipment and has the potential for high hourly rates is photography/videography.

Build a portfolio by offering free or discounted sessions to begin with, then use social media to showcase your work and attract paying clients. As you gain experience and build your reputation, you can increase rates and start making money that meets or exceeds your 9 to 5.

Time required: 4-6 hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $300 to $2,000+ for equipment and editing software
Earning potential: $300 to $900+ per weekend

12. Work at weekend events

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Weekend events are a solid way to earn extra cash — especially if you’re social and don’t mind staying on your feet. Gigs range from serving food and setting up venues to coordinating logistics or managing guest check-ins.

These jobs can be physical and fast-paced, so strong communication skills and the ability to handle long shifts are a must. But if you're up for it, they can pay well and even lead to steady weekend work.

Time required: 5-10+ hours per event
Start-up cost: $0
Earning potential: $200 to $400+ per event, depending on the work you do

Online freelancing

One of the easiest ways to earn on weekends is by leveraging your skills online. Whether you're freelancing, tutoring, or designing, you can make money right from your couch — often with just your phone.

These side hustles are super flexible and perfect if you want to make money online.

13. Short-form video editing

With creators blowing up overnight on TikTok, Reels, and YouTube Shorts, there’s a growing demand for people who can help them clip, edit, and optimize short-form videos.

You don’t need pro gear to get started. Free tools like CapCut make editing super beginner-friendly, and there are tons of tutorials to help you learn how to create viral-worthy content.

You can land clients by cold DMing creators, networking in content creator groups, or using Whop's Content Rewards and Whop Clips to find clipping gigs.

Time required: 4-6 hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $10 to $70 for editing software subscriptions, like CapCut Pro or Adobe Suite
Earning potential: $50 to $300+ per weekend, depending on the length and complexity of the projects

14. Social media management

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Not every business owner has the time, focus, or even know-how to maintain an active and growing social media presence.

All you need for social media management is to create and execute a content plan and strategy.

Pitch clients directly via email or DM and use a high-converting method, such as offering a precise plan of what you can do for their account and business.

Time required: 4-8 hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0 to $70 for content creation software subscriptions, like Adobe Suite
Earning potential: $400 to $1,500+ per month

15. Copywriting

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If you’ve got a way with words, copywriting is a flexible and profitable weekend hustle. It’s remote, in-demand, and perfect for anyone who loves writing and wants to make serious money on the side.

Tanveer Singh is a freelance writer. Speaking to Business Insider he said:

The early ghostwriting projects I scored from Facebook groups paid a measly $0.01 a word, but I was enjoying my new side hustle too much to care.

Gradually, after about six months, I secured technical writing gigs that paid up to $0.10 cents a word — a big jump.

By mid-2023, I had procured another steady client at a large tech publication, as a PC hardware writer. Thanks to that, I hit my first major milestone at the end of 2023 — earning around $2,000 a month, roughly twice as much as I'd earned from my corporate job.

To land higher-paying gigs, focus on persuasive copy for businesses—think landing pages, email funnels, or product descriptions.

Got a specialized skill or degree? Use it to your advantage by offering niche content as an industry expert or thought leader.

Time required: 6-8 hours per day
Start-up cost: $0
Earning potential: $200 to $600 per weekend

16. Conversion rate optimization

Business owners are willing to pay big for one thing: better results. That’s where Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) comes in. Most established brands already have a product — they just need someone to help turn more clicks into customers.

Once you study what’s working for other brands, you can position yourself as a CRO expert who helps improve metrics like bounce rate, checkout flow, and overall conversions.

CRO work can be technical, like fixing slow page loads or simplifying the buying process. Or it can be creative, involving copy tweaks, layout changes, or brand messaging.

If you love problem-solving and testing ideas, this side hustle delivers both challenge and serious earning potential.

Time required: 5-10 hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0 to $50 for analytics and testing tools
Earning potential: $200 to $600+ per weekend

17. Graphic design

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Companies that are just launching or looking for a rebrand are open to hiring graphic designers, and if you have an eye for design, that person can be you.

You can hone your skills and build a portfolio using free tools like Canva. As you improve, you can move on to other software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, or AI options, like Midjourney, to justify higher hourly rates.

Time required: 6-8+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $15 to $70 for editing software subscriptions, like Canva Pro or Adobe Suite
Earning potential: $150 to $500+ per weekend

18. Web development

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Anyone who is technically inclined can create a lucrative side hustle as a web developer. Whether it’s building a website from scratch, redesigning an existing site, or fixing bugs, there’s a steady demand for skilled developers.

Given you have the skills, you can find clients on freelance platforms like Upwork and Fiverr.

Alternatively, reach out to local businesses you think could use a design refresh, emphasizing why now is a good time and how it could benefit their business.

Time required: 10+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0 to $10+ for sample website hosting
Earning potential: $200 to $1,000+ per project

19. UGC (user-generated content) creator

With audiences craving authenticity over influencers, now’s the perfect time to dive into UGC (User-Generated Content). Brands are shifting away from polished influencer ads and looking for real people to create relatable content — like product reviews, how-tos, and lifestyle videos.

You don’t need a huge following. Many UGC creators work directly with brands behind the scenes. All you really need is to be comfortable on camera.

Start by recreating product-style videos to build your portfolio and show brands what you can do. Then pitch yourself as the face of content that actually connects.

Time required: 3-6+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0 to $70 for editing software subscriptions, like Adobe Suite
Earning potential: $100 to $500 per weekend

20. Virtual assistant services

If you have a computer and you can work fast and efficiently on multiple tasks, you should consider offering virtual assistance services on the weekends.

As a virtual assistant, you will help other people manage their schedules, tasks, meetings, or even their communication in some cases.

While you can do these on your phone, you can provide a much better service with a computer, which will help you get more clients.

Time required: 6-10+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0
Earning potential: $200 to $300 per client per weekend

21. Monetizing faceless content

Content creation is a top-tier side hustle, but not everyone wants to be on camera or use their voice. If that’s you, faceless content could be the perfect way to create and earn behind the scenes.

From aesthetic visuals and tutorials to text-based videos and animations, there are tons of creative routes that don’t require you to show your face. You can use AI tools to speed things up or craft the visuals yourself.

By picking a niche and building unique, value-packed content, you can monetize through TikTok Creator Fund, Instagram Reels bonuses, brand deals, and sponsorships — all without ever stepping in front of the lens.

Time required: 4-10+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $20 to $70 for editing software and AI subscriptions
Earning potential: $50 to $800+ per weekend

22. Affiliate marketing

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If you’re good at growing social media accounts, affiliate marketing is one of the easiest ways to make passive income. Got a decent following on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, or even a blog? You’re already halfway there.

Here’s how it works: you share referral links to products or platforms you believe in. When someone makes a purchase — whether it’s a digital membership, subscription, or product — you earn a commission.

And if you're asking, what's the best platform to promote? The answer is Whop.

As a Whop affiliate, you earn money every time someone buys through your link. But here’s the kicker: if you invite a creator to join Whop, you get a cut of all their future sales. That’s long-term income potential — just for sharing a link.

Time required: 4-8+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0
Earning potential: $50 to $300+, depending on your following

Reselling goods for profit

One of the easiest ways to break into ecommerce is through reselling. Whether it’s sneakers, vintage tees, or tech gadgets, flipping items for profit can be a simple and profitable way to make extra cash.

23. Sneakers

Sneakers have one of the largest established aftermarkets in the reselling industry, with countless sneakerheads making up the multi-billion dollar aftermarket.

Getting started as a sneaker reseller begins with knowing which types of shoes to target in general. From there, you can level up by following current release dates, which you can do on your own or by joining a private sneaker reselling group.

These groups give several other perks, like inside tips and high-speed monitors that track drops in real-time.

Time required: 5-12+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $400 to $2,000 for inventory and initial purchases
Earning potential: $100 to $800+ per weekend

24. Amazon FBA

If you want to take part in Amazon’s massive reach and loyal customer base, one of the best ways is to become a seller in their Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) program.

The great thing about this side hustle is that once you’ve identified a niche, sourced a product, and started your business, you can sit back and collect income that is basically passive, as Amazon handles all aspects of fulfillment.

Time required: 6-12+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $100 to $2,000+ for inventory, platform fees, and shipping
Earning potential: $100 to $400+ per weekend

25. Low-key collectibles and freebies

While it’s a broad niche, reselling low-key collectibles and freebies can be surprisingly lucrative — mainly because there’s less competition than in saturated markets like sneakers or electronics.

Success here depends on developing a sharp eye for hidden value, which takes research and trial-and-error. But if you want to fast-track your learning, consider joining a private reselling group. These communities share insider tips on what to flip, where to find it, and when to strike.

Some groups even drop alerts for Amazon glitch deals — limited-time pricing errors that can lead to big profits if you act fast.

Time required: 4-8 hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $50 to $300 for inventory and initial purchases
Earning potential: $50 to $300 per weekend

Digital product side hustles

Want a weekend side hustle that could out-earn your 9–5? Digital products are your best bet. They’re low-cost, scalable, and can make money while you sleep.

We'll share some digital product side hustles with you below - if you ever want to see a detailed list of the best digital products to sell online, check out our Best digital products to sell listicle.

26. Ebooks

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One of the quickest digital products to launch is an ebook. If you have some degree of knowledge or professional experience, you can package it into a digital product easily.

Even if you don’t consider yourself a writer, you can use AI or get inspiration from current ebooks or templates to create and launch your ebook.

As with all of these other digital products, once you put in the work to create and launch an ebook, you can easily generate passive income.

Time required: 3-6 hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $20 for AI subscriptions
Earning potential: $30 to $250+ per weekend, depending on your marketing

27. Video courses

Video courses take more effort than ebooks, but they also let you charge way more. That means bigger profit margins and room to experiment with paid ads or sponsorships to scale your sales.

You can build your course as a weekend side hustle, and when you're ready to launch, Whop lets you host and sell it for free — all in just a few minutes.

Time required: 6-12+ hours per weekend (for initial setup)
Start-up cost: $0 with platforms like Whop
Earning potential: $50 to $500+ per weekend

28. SaaS

Software as a Service, or SaaS, is a large and fast-growing industry. It's made up of large companies and first-time indie developers who sometimes launch six- or even seven-figure businesses that started as side hustles.

While this requires technical skills, today you can start from scratch faster than ever with the help of AI and tutorials that can teach you how to launch a product that someone is willing to pay for, sometimes on a recurring subscription basis.

Time required: 6-12+ hours per weekend (for initial development)
Start-up cost: $0 ($20 if you want to get AI assist)
Earning potential: $200-500+ per weekend, depending on your marketing

29. PLR

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The hardest part of selling a digital product is taking the time to create it. But what if you could get a pre-made digital product to claim and resell as your own? This is possible with private label rights (PLR) digital products.

Examples include ebooks, journals, templates, and even video courses. These are pre-made to use as is, or you can customize them with your own perspective and branding to build a brand around the product.

Time required: 4-6 hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $50 to $150 for initial purchases
Earning potential: $100 to $250+ per weekend, depending on your marketing

30. Develop and monetize apps

App development used to be for coders only — not anymore. Thanks to AI tools, you can now build and launch an app in hours, even as a weekend side hustle.

Sure, things like auth and payments can get tricky — unless you build within the Whop ecosystem.

Using the Whop SDK, you can access user data, payment info, and more to create apps that help other creators earn (and let you charge for access or results).

Want to build something that makes money while you’re at your 9–5? Check out our developer docs, and don’t miss the AI integration guides if you’re going that route.

Time required: 6-10+ hours per weekend
Start-up cost: $0 to $20 (for AI subscriptions)
Earning potential: $20 to $300+ per weekend, depending on your monetization type and marketing

Pro tip for developing apps with AI

When creating a project on AIs like ChatGPT or Claude, you can add 'project knowledge,' which basically means training the AI on specific information.

Upload our AI docs to your project, and the AI will learn everything about building Whop apps.

Make more money on your weekends with Whop

Selling digital products is one of the best ways to make money on your weekend, since they're relatively easier to do than physical work, and you can scale them much more.

And what's the best place to earn money with digital products? Whop.

Whop is the place to go if you have a digital product or you're planning to create a new one, whether that's online courses, ebooks, communities, or anything else you can think of.

Creating your own whop and starting to generate money takes less than 5 minutes — join us today.


Tips for making the most money with your weekend side hustle

If you’re driven to make as much money as possible with your weekend side hustle, with the potential goal of going full-time to replace your current income, here are some tips that will help you get there.

Decide on what kind of work you want to do

The first step to making serious money with a side hustle is choosing work that matches your strengths.

If you're tech-savvy, digital products are good starting points. If you prefer face-to-face interaction and hands-on work, service-based gigs are your best option.

Start small and scale

Before you dive headfirst into a side hustle, you should start with easily manageable tasks and low-stakes projects, allowing a sufficient buffer in case the inevitable unexpected comes up, so you can be sure to present an excellent deliverable or service.

Practicing patience in this way will not only lay a solid foundation for future growth but will also create and preserve a stellar reputation that will set you apart from the competition.

Manage your time efficiently

You never want your side hustle to compromise your full-time job, so you have to manage your time successfully. Starting with simple projects and allowing extra time for completion will allow you to forecast how much time it will actually take to achieve your goals compared to what you initially expected. 

Build an online presence with social media

We’re living in the creator economy, and most successful creators started just like you, juggling a 9–5 while building something on the side.

The easiest way to start? Pick a platform and start posting. Share content around something you love that also solves a problem or adds value. Watch what’s working for others, then put your own spin on it.


FAQs

Is it possible to make $1000 by working on weekends?

Yes, it's absolutely possible to make $100 by working on weekends, but its difficulty depends on your skills and what kind of side hustle you want to pursue.

Which type of side hustle is the right one for me?

To determine which type of side hustle is the right one for you, you should think about your skills and preferences. Would you like to work from home, or are you comfortable working outside of your home? Are you good with computers or would you rather work with dogs?

What are some weekend side hustles I can do from home?

Some of the best weekend side hustles you can do from the comfort of your home are social media management, web development, UGC creation, selling online courses, and app development.

What are the best weekend side hustles for beginners?

If you don't have experience pursuing side hustles, some of the best ones to start with are pet sitting, food delivery, and affiliate marketing.