60 Summer Bucket list Ideas
60 Summer Bucket list Ideas
The best way to start your Summer planning is to create a Summer bucket list to make sure you take time this Summer for fun, fellowship and to create memories that will last a lifetime. I have put together a list of 60 Summer Bucket List Ideas for you to share with friends, tackle solo, or fun date ideas when you just don’t know what to do.
Inexpensive Summer Ideas
1.) Farmers Market
There is nothing better than a Summer Farmer’s Market where you can stroll around and pick up fresh produce, homemade salsa’s, jams, local honey and so much more. Pick yourself up some fresh flowers to celebrate the blooming buds of the season.
2.) Go For Ice Cream & A Stroll
Nothing better than ice cream on a hot summer’s day. With new creameries popping up in cities near you like Molly Moon Ice Cream if you are in Seattle, Jeni’s (locations throughout the USA), Salt & Straw in Portland, Oregon, Fat Cat Creamery in Houston, Texas and so much more.
Check out this list of the best ice cream spots in the US according to food and wine (https://www.foodandwine.com/travel/best-ice-cream-spots-us) Grab a cone (or a pint) and head on a stroll around a local neighbourhood.
3.) Berry Picking
Berry Picking on a Summer’s Day and getting to frolic in the berry fields, say no more. Check out local berry picking and when they are in season.
4.) Make Your Own Ice Cream
Don’t have a favourite local spot? Why not create your own ice cream, and come up with some fun new flavours.
5.)Picnic
What’s better than a picnic in the park. Grab some charcuterie, and all the fixings and spend the day lounging in the park with your friends, date or solo with your favourite book in hand.
6.)Watch The Sunset
Their is something so beautiful about watching a sunset. Cotton candy skies and warm weather on a beautiful patio, is there anything better?
7.) BBQ on the beach
One of the most creative date I had when I was “dating” was someone invited me to the beach and brought a little bbq, grilled some food, drank some sparkling beverages, and we watched the sunset. It was inexpensive, but creative and really stood out to me.
8.) Hiking
If you are in an area with great hiking, a Saturday morning hike is a great way to start the weekend. Get a good sweat in, and move all before brunch. Hopefully there are some great views along the way.
9.) Outdoor Fitness Class
There is something so great about getting a sweat on and enjoying a workout outdoors. Bring a friend or date and challenge yourself before hitting up a brunch spot after.
10.) Beach Trip
If you are close to a body of water wether that is a beach, or a lake why not head there for a day of fun in the sun splashing in the water, sunbathing and floating on the water.
11.) Movie Marathon
Sunned Out? Or maybe you are sunburnt from all the other Summer activities and you just need a break, perhaps it’s time to throw a movie marathon. You could do a theme movie night like: Summer Classics, or Summer of 89 and pick movies based on those themes.
12.) Bonfire & Smores
What’s better than a bonfire and some smores on a cool summer night. Bonfire, Smores, and some campfire tunes. (Pro Tip: Try your smores with Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups, Game Changer!)
13.) Outdoor Movies
I love Outdoor Movie Nights. Check your city for local listings over the Summer and if none, then why not think about throwing your own. Amazon has inflatable outdoor screens and projectors have gotten significantly cheaper. There may be an opportunity to host your own outdoor movie in your own backyard with all your friends.
14.) Backyard BBQ
Nothing smells like summer quite like a backyard bbq. Bring the hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings and host a backyard bbq
15.) Game Night
Grab some games and challenge your friends to a games night with all your favs (my current fav’s are Skip Bo, Sky Joe, Phase Ten & Yahtzee)
16.) Live Music
I love stumbling upon some great live music. Depending where you are located, you should check the venues that host live music and when they host it. You just never know who may be discovered there 🙂
17.) Check Out Local Fireworks or Festivals
When I lived in Vancouver, BC I loved the Celebration of Lights which is a fireworks show that is held in the summer on three different nights. Different regions compete in the competitions. Thousands of people gather on English bay to enjoy. Once I moved to the USA I loved the 4th of July fireworks. Check out whats local to you and plan to attend a fireworks show.
18.) Visit A Botanical Garden
Check out a local botanical garden and discover new greenery you have never seen before.
19.) Visit A Museum
Check out a local museum nearby. Sometimes you can find unique museums like the bible museum, the 911 museum, international spy museum, potato museum, neon museum, UFO museum, SPAM museum and more. Check out this article for some more unique museums: https://www.timeout.com/usa/things-to-do/weirdest-museums-in-the-us
20.) Karaoke
We all have that go to karaoke song! Try your hand at karaoke and sing a duet.
21.) Mini Golf
FORE!! Try your hand at a round of mini golf, and tally all your points to see who is the winner!
22.) Rollerblading
Rollerblading is back! Grab those knee pads, elbow pads, wrist pads and try your hand at rollerblading.
23.) Go Karting
Need For Speed!! Race those Go Karts and see who is faster on the track.
24.) Bike Ride
Grab your bikes and take a cycle through town, or through the park on the way to have a picnic or brunch. Just make sure you take precautions riding through traffic.
25.) Tubing Down A River
Grab a float and float down river with a cold beverage in hand. Bask in the sun and lay back and enjoy the warm summer breeze.
26.) Drive In Movie
There is nothing like a drive in movie to bring back the nostalgia of our childhood. Bring blankets, and all the snacks while taking in a movie by moonlight.
27.) Sunrise Hike
Wake up before the sunrise and plan a sunrise hike with a view. Climb up by flash light and take in the beauty of a sunrise.
28.) Volunteer
Spend some time volunteering at a local food bank, homeless shelter, animal rescue or anything else that may need some extra help
29.) Arcade
Get your coins out and take them to an arcade. Challenge each other at different games and enjoy the friendly competition
30.) Go To A Water Park
Splash around at a local water park, slide down the water slides, and enjoy being a kid all over again.
31.) Try Cooking Different Foods from around the world
Grab some ingredients and test yourself in the kitchen to cook different cuisines from around the world.
32.) Paint Night and each of you paint each other
This is a hilarious way to just be creative and have a lot of laughs. (Especially when you aren’t very talented artistically). Take turns painting portraits of each other and get a good laugh in the process.
33.) Pickleball/Tennis
Pickleball Is all the latest rage so why not check out a pickleball league or event. Someone I know recently attended a singles pickleball event, and we have seen some pickleball events happen monthly with The Christian Singles Hub. Why not check it out and see if you like it.
34.) Try boxing together
I love boxing, and I have had a few different dates teaching my dates how to box, which was so fun. It’s a great sweat and something different. Check out a class and learn something new.
35.) Be A tourist in your own city
So often once we are locals we never venture to be tourists again. I think it’s a shame, and sometimes we need to open our eyes and get a new perspective. What are the things that your area is known for? Maybe their is a hop on hop off bus? Or a tour in your town. Spend the day doing all the touristy things.
36.) RoadTrip to a neighbouring town
Some times you just have to take yourself out of your environment and go somewhere else to get a new perspective. Check out a neighbouring town, explore and play tourist for the day.
37.) Visit a local farm
Check out a local farm, pet some farm animals, check out their local goods, and support local farmers.
38.) Trivia Night
Use your mind, your skills and those useless fun facts that you learned from watching jeopardy and test your skills at Trivia.
39.) Poetry Slam
Check out a poetry slam or writers night to see the local talent in your area.
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40.) Try a rage room
Had a stressful week? Take the rage out in a rage room. The only place you can go to destroy things and not get in trouble doing it.
41.) Boating (Sailing, Canoeing, Kayaking)
I don’t know about you but I love being on the water. Wether it be boating, sailing, canoeing, kayaking or anything else. There is something about being on the water that just takes you away from the stress of life.
42.) Shooting Range
Head to a gun range and try your hand at shooting. See how your best shot is.
43.) Rock climbing
Try your hand at rock climbing, use your arm strength to pull yourself up the boulder and challenge yourself with an afternoon of rock climbing.
44.) Paddle boarding
Use those core muscles to stand up and paddle your way to shore. Don’t be afraid to fall off (that’s apart of the fun)
45.) Escape Room
Use your minds to escape a room by the time the buzzer goes or fear being locked in forever. Choose your level of challenge and be put to the test to solve the mystery in time.
46.) Axe Throwing
Beware! Axe throwing is harder than it looks. Show off your competitive side and make it a competition.
47.) Go To A Sporting Event (Soccer, Baseball)
Who doesn’t love a sporting event? Sitting in the stands, eating hot dogs, cheering for your favourite team!
48.) Take an art class or pottery class
Show off your artistic side and take an art class or a pottery class.Get your hands dirty and learn something new.
49.) Brunch
Brunch is always a good idea. I love a good brunch. Order some food, share with the table and eat your little heart out.
50.) Food Tours
These days their are new restaurants popping up everywhere. Make a list of new restaurants and do a restaurant hop with some friends or your date. Maybe try a pizza slice at 4 different places to determine the best pizza around. Share food, and explore new places.
51.) Food Truck Crawl
Food trucks are all the latest rage. There are food trucks for just about anything these days and have huge food truck festivals to check out. See if their are food truck crawls happening near you and spend the afternoon trying new food trucks and seeing what is your favourite.
52.) State Fair
Check out your local state fair and take in the rides, the shows, the competitions, all of the food and so much more. Walk around and see all the sights, pet some farm animals, and explore local attractions.
53.) Camping Trip
Grab your friends or a group of people and go camping for a weekend. Unplug and spend time together camping, hiking, swimming, and just spending solid time together.
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54.) Go see a Broadway Show
A few months after we got married, my husband and I went to NYC for 6 weeks and took in 8 Broadway Shows and they were absolutely incredible. Depending where you are located check out shows near you or if any Broadway shows travel to you. Theatre truly makes you appreciate the arts.
55.) Michelin Star Restaurant
If you love food and want to indulge, check out the closest Michelin star restaurant and take your date or grab your friends for a fancy night out. Try the incredible dishes and be kissed by the chef with these delectable eats.
56.) Hot Air Balloon
Their are not many people who have ridden in a hot air balloon, but this will be an unforgettable experience that you will be thinking about in years to come. Take in the sights, and enjoy the romantic ride afloat.
57.) Zip Lining
This one is for the adrenaline junkie who isn’t afraid of heights (like me), grab your adventure partner and go zipline for a memory that will last forever.
58.) Spa Day
When I was moving from Vancouver to Toronto, a few of my girlfriends came to visit me one last time before I moved, and we spent one of the days at the Scandinavia spa in Whistler. Sometimes you just need a girls/guys spa trip to relax unwind, and refresh. Or grab your beau for a romantic day at the spa.
59.) Cooking Classes
There is something so fun about learning to cook together and create a meal you haven’t ever made before. Learn about different cuisine and get hands on experience doing something new. Maybe you want to grab some friends and do something different together.
60.) Private Chef Experience
Hire a private chef to create a intimate experience just for you two. Recreate a favourite pastime for just you two. Maybe your first date was at an Italian date spot, and you want to recreate it. Or perhaps you want to grab a group of your girlfriends and indulge on a night to celebrate all that you have accomplished, or a big milestone.
Written By Michelle Apples
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