make a day/night/morning/afternoon/evening of it

phrase

: to continue with an enjoyable activity during all of (a day/night/morning/afternoon/evening)

Since we're going out to dinner anyway, let's make an evening of it and go to a movie afterward.

Examples of make a day/night/morning/afternoon/evening of it in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That laidback approach to annual day of Irish celebration is a far cry from when McCormack and bandmate Brian FitzGerald would make a day of it. — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026

For those who don’t already have plans this Valentine’s Day, or are looking to make a day of it, these Kansas City businesses have menu specials and deals all over the metro. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee february 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026

Hop on the trail in Abingdon, one of the best small towns in Virginia, and kill an hour or make a day of it. — Stacey Lastoe, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2025

Tickets to the performances are free with online RSVP (and make a day of it with The Times’ guide to the museum’s 22 must-see pieces). — Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025