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.
Are your favorite summer activities listed above? If not, share them with us in the comments below, along with your list of must-do summer activities.
