The very notion of leisure time in modern society, characterized by a sense of accelerated passage of time, as well as the increasingly frequent phrases uttered by individuals, such as “ can't make it“ and “don't have time“. The basis of the empirical research method of semi-structured interviews with a sample of 12 young people from Varaždin have given basic insight in a very complex phenomenon of today. The findings indicate that young people spend their leisure time hanging out in bars and night outs, using mobile devices and computers, engaging in sports activities and so on. Young people are not sufficiently informed about the facilities offered to them in their free time in Varaždin. Satisfaction with the way of spending their leisure time depends on each individual. The findings point to the lack of socio - political activity of young people which creates difficulties in the realization of their desires. We recognize the problem and the lack of understanding of youth by the elderly - the generation gap, and the lack of media which would be edited by youth for youth. Young people are missing the concert spaces and cultural center. Instead of a conclusion we have offered proposals that would lead to a more active socio - political status of population that is increasingly important social resource: the creation of quality youth programs, the cooperation of all stakeholders of society including youth, opening an independent portal for young people, opening an adequate concert space, and encouraging active participation of young people in society