50 Fun Summer Activities for Adults!
Fun summer activities aren’t just for kids! If you want to make the most of your summer, this list of 50 activities to add to your summer bucket list is for you! Whether you’ re looking for something free or if you want to spend a bit of money to get away, you’ll definitely be able to find something on this list to inspire you!
Summer seems to fly by every year. One minute it’s the beginning of June and I’m excited for all the fun summer activities I can’t do in the cold, the next it’s October and fall is in full swing. That’s why my favourite thing to do every year is to create a summer bucket list to at least try to make the most out of the warm weather.
I find that having a list of ideas written out helps me knock out all the activities I want to do on days where I have nothing planned. I hate feeling unproductive when it’s nice outside, so wasting days is NOT an option!
If you need some inspiration for fun summer activities to add to your bucket list this season, check out this list of 50 ideas to make the most of your summer!
Summer Bucket List Activities
- Have a picnic with friends at a local park
2. Visit a National Park
3. Go to an ice cream shop and get a scoop (or two!)
4. Visit a new coffee shop and try a drink you’ve never had before
5. Go to a waterpark
6. Plant some flowers, fruits, and/or vegetables
7. Get a manicure (check out my top 10 summer nail trends for inspiration!)
8. Get a mini pool and sunbathe in the cool water
9. Relax by the lake at a cottage
10. Go on a wine tasting tour
11. Go to the beach- if there are a few options around you like there is here in Ontario, try to find a beach you’ve never been to before!
12. Roast marshmallows by a bonfire
13. Start a fitness challenge (and try to exercise outside as much as possible!)
14. Watch the sunset
15. Get up early and watch the sunrise
16. Host a backyard BBQ (and have some yummy, healthy summer salads on the side!)
17. Make your own lemonade
18. Stargaze
19. Create a wildflower bouquet
20. Go to a drive-in movie theatre
21. Visit a carnival or fairground
22. Go on a day trip to town you’ve never been to before
23. Host a game night with your friends
24. Go thrifting and try to find some vintage pieces
25. Find a new trail and go for a hike
26. Check out a local farmer’s market and stock up on fresh fruits and veggies
27. Try out a new cocktail recipe (like this delicious Strawberry Sangria!)
28. Play mini golf (or regular golf if that’s more your vibe)
29. Go to a baseball game
30. Read a new book in a park
31. Go camping (or glamping!)
32. Find fireflies at night
33. Play frisbee with some friends
34. Visit a waterfall
35. Clean out your closet and donate your old clothes
36. Pick some strawberries and make some fresh strawberry jam
37. Make your own popsicles (check out these 12 boozy popsicles for inspiration!)
38. Be a tourist in your own town
39. Go to a garage sale and hunt for some good finds
40. Attend a local outdoor festival
41. Go kayaking or canoeing
42. Do yoga or have a stretch session outside
43. Take a hot air balloon ride at sunset or sunrise
44. Have a drink on a patio
45. Start a new hobby
46. Have a movie marathon on a rainy day
47. Or go see a summer feature at your local theatre
48. Make a summer playlist and jam out to it in your car
49. Host a sip and paint night with your friends (or make it a solo date!)
50. Take a cooking class (or another class you’ve been wanting to try out!)
What’s on your summer bucket list? Let me know below!
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