I don’t know about you, but I absolutely loved summer growing up. It seemed like there was always something going on (pool days, camping, lemonade stands, picnics, and spending time outside). There are just so many fun things to do in summer!
One year, my childhood best friend spent the entire summer at his grandma’s house. He and I basically hung out together everyday since his grandmother was one of my neighbors. We played video games, watched movies, and also ate a lot of ice cream. To this day, I still cherish that summer as one of my favorites!
As I grew older, the season sort of lost its spark for some reason. A lot of my friends moved away and everybody kind of just grew apart. During high school and college, I didn’t really enjoy summer as much as I would have hoped. This year, though, I am determined to feel that summertime magic once again!
I love sticking checklists on my fridge and created a list of fun summertime activities to share with y’all. Even though the first day of summer technically isn’t until June 21st, why not start planning early? ☀
50 Fun Things to do This Summer
1. Check out a museum near you. Also look out for free admission days!
2. Have a picnic at the park.
3. Learn how to surf.
4. Visit an art gallery!
5. Search Pinterest for summer themed desserts like this one, and then make it for all of your loved ones.
6. Ride a bike.
7. Plan a relaxing weekend getaway at a cabin or resort.
8. Throw a beach themed pool party.
9. Go to an outdoor concert.
10. Create a scrapbook or photo collage. Etsy has the cutest stickers!
11. Join a book club at your local library.
12. Play games and also eat pizza at the arcade.
13. Drive to the next town and explore their restaurants and shops!
14. Make a playlist of your favorite songs.
15. Go out for ice cream!
16. Paint a picture and then frame it!
17. Try a 30 day photo challenge on Instagram! Perfect for documenting summer days as well as nights!
18. Plant a flower or vegetable garden. If you live in an apartment, also consider a succulent garden.
19. Spend a day at the beach or lake!
20. Try cloud watching! Seriously, it’s one of the most relaxing hobbies ever.
21. Have a movie marathon.
22. Learn how to play the ukulele.
23. See a play!
24. Go for a scenic run.
25. Make s’mores by the campfire.
26. Play board games.
27. Start a new summer tradition, like attending a festival or fireworks show.
28. Grab a blanket and read magazines outside.
29. Road trip!
30. Tell spooky ghost stories with your friends.
31. Listen to a new podcast.
32. Take an afternoon cat nap.
33. Challenge your friends to a fun outdoor ballgame, like soccer or volleyball.
34. Shop for fun and colorful bathing suits.
35. Set up a tent in your backyard and then go “camping.”
36. Make homemade lemonade. So delicious and refreshing!
37. Start drafting a novel or poetry collection!
38. Karaoke night!
39. Try a summer Starbucks, Dunkin’ Donuts, or local coffee shop drink.
40. Dance in the rain!
41. Go to the water park on a random Saturday.
42. Host a barbecue party!
43. Decorate your place for the season (beach paintings, aqua vases, and not to mention this adorable starfish wall hook set).
44. Start a journal and write about your most memorable sunny days.
45. Sign up for dance lessons.
46. Snack on a delicious popsicle.
47. Have breakfast or lunch at an outdoor restaurant.
48. Enjoy a boat tour!
49. Visit an amusement park. Win a stuffed animal, eat cotton candy, and also don’t forget about the ferris wheel!
50. Gaze up at the stars with someone you love.
Feel free to click on the image and download/print out the checklist! 🌸 Yay for summer activities!
I hope that you enjoyed this post, lovelies! 💗 Here’s to an amazing summer!
What are some fun things you want to do this summer? Any fun plans, vacations, events, etc.? Also, what’s your favorite summer memory? 🌻
What a great list! I’m used to living near a beach and having that as a go to activity, but since I moved this will be helpful for finding fun non-beach ideas!
Lauren
https://livebythesunshine.com
Thanks, Lauren!! 💓 Adding beach and non-beach activities was important to me, for sure! I used to live right by the lake, but now I live more than 40 minutes away! Let’s just say I’ve been having a lot of movie nights and pool days haha!! Thanks for stopping by! 🌻
What a great list!!! Definitely going to check a bunch of these off this summer. 😉 Thanks for the ideas!
Aww, thanks for your sweet comment, hon!! 💖So happy you liked the list!
Great list!! I need to download this and do a few of these. I wanted to do so much this summer but I just find myself staying inside to avoid heat, crowds, and bugs. lol.
Thank you, Tanea!! 💛It’s been in the 90s in Chicago, so I’ve definitely been tempted to just stay inside too lol I gotta say though, lately, pool days and ice cream work wonders on a hot day for me hehe!! 💕🌻Thanks so much for stopping by!
A totally doable and fun list! I’m doing it!
Thanks, Jen!! 💗
LOVE these suggestions!
Thanks so much, Andrea!! Glad you enjoyed them!! 💛
I FREAKING LOVE THIS POST!!!! and your blog also! I’m deffs gonna make little list taken from your post on things I can here in the UK as the weather at the moment is very windy and cloudy haha 🙂 xx
Aww, thanks so much, hon!!! You’re so sweet!! 💛Totally can relate to the windy thing, since I live in Chicago hehe!! xx
This list is the makings of an awesome summer! I really, really want a vegetable garden! I think I’ll make it happen this summer!
Dom | http://www.DivaNamedDom.com
Thank you, Dom!! 💖Ooh, that’d be absolutely lovely! My grandmother used to have a garden, and we always had tomatoes and peppers. So yummy! xx
Another great list! I should print it off and put it on my fridge. But summer doesn’t start until late June!? I had no idea! I wonder when it’s classified as summer in the UK.. I’d have to check that out. But tbh it rains a fair bit during summer anyway, so it’s not quite the same 😂 I also enjoy summer drinks (frappes all the way!) and outdoor cinemas, even a good old barbecue! Mmm.. when I get back to the UK it’ll be the height of our summer – I can’t wait now 😀 x
Thanks, dear!! 💗And I know, I was shocked too!! I looked it up the other day cause it’s already decently hot in Chicago and feels like summer! Ohh, outdoor movies are the best!! I haven’t been to one in years, but I want to do that this year too!! Also, I’ve never been to the UK but really want to visit one day. Rainy summer days can be the most beautiful and relaxing sometimes. x