I bet summer is one of your favorite seasons. The weather is great, making it more fun to get outside, and there are so many great summer activities available. Choose a few summer activities from this list to make a summer bucket list, and begin having your best summer ever.
- Watch a movie in the park together. Most communities have community outdoor movie nights, so look for one near you.
- Attend a music festival. Search for "music festival" along with your state to start finding festivals near you.
- Pick fresh fruit and veggies at a local farm. Nothing tastes as good as fresh fruit right off the vine or from the ground. This is also a great way to show your kids where food comes from.
- Go to a farmer's market. This can be a fun summer activity to enjoy weekly. Many farmer's markets now have entertainment as well.
- Have friends over for a BBQ. Nothing says summer like grilling and some ice cold beverages.
- Go fishing. Whether you like fly fishing or lake fishing, this activity is a great way to really enjoy the outdoors during the summer.
- Watch a movie at the drive-in. Make a comfortable bed in the back of your truck or hatchback, and enjoy. Find a double feature if possible.
- Rent a paddle boat or canoe at a nearby lake.
- Visit the zoo. Whether you take the kids on a family outing or just go by yourself, the zoo is a lot of fun in the summer.
- Take the kids to a spot where they can run through the fountains.
- Have a picnic in a local state park. State parks are beautiful resources, so enjoy and explore them this summer.
- Go for a hike. Be sure to pack some water and snacks. Look here for great local hikes near your city.
- Go camping. Whether you visit a local KOA Kampground or find a spot far from it all in a national forest, summer isn't complete without a night or two of camping.
- Find a local Renaissance Festival to attend.
- Throw a frisbee in the park -- summer activity bonus points if you have a dog who loves to run and jump to catch frisbees.
- Drink wine and relax on your porch.
- Take early evening walks through the neighborhood.
- Visit a local amusement park or water park. Scream and laugh along with the kids.
- Visit a national monument. Enjoy and appreciate the history of your surrounding area.
- Bike a local trail. Many areas allow for bike rental if you don't have one at home... so no excuses!
- Roast s'mores over an outdoor campfire at night.
- Fly a kite. Choose a day with a little wind and soar the skies with your kite.
- Find a fun local festival to enjoy. Does your local community have any unique local festivals? Read your local paper or look online to find one.
- Have a water balloon fight -- water guns work too. This is a great activity for those hot July days.
- Go to your county fair. View the entries and choose your favorites in the art, animal, and cooking areas.
- Play mini golf at an outdoor course.
- Visit your local botanic gardens. When the trees and flowers are in bloom, there is no better place to visit.
- Take an early morning walk next to a creek.
- Go water tubing or rafting in a nearby river.
- Take a road trip. Choose a spot on the map or just get in the car and drive.