Free Summer Bucket List Ideas
Who said you can only do fun activities if you pay for them? There’s no shortage of things you can do for free during the summer! So, for those of you looking to enjoy the summer sun with minimal expenses, we’ve got you covered. Add any of these free activities to your summer bucket list: Roll down a big, grassy hill Pick a bouquet of wildflowers for decoration Make a pillow and blanket fort Watch fireworks Catch fireflies Have a board game night Go on a photography walk and take beautiful summer pictures Visit the library Create your own scavenger hunt Volunteer for a local organization Eat dinner outside and watch the sun set Host a garage sale Have a slumber party (with friends or family) Go stargazing at night Have a movie marathon in your living room
Affordable Summer Bucket List Ideas
Maybe you’ve got some cash to spend, but you’re still on a budget for the summer. No problem! With these summer bucket list ideas, you can have an absolute blast at an affordable price—and that’s a pretty satisfying idea all on its own. Have a water balloon fight with friends Make s’mores (around a campfire, if possible) Buy fresh produce and sweet treats at the farmer’s market Eat a watermelon Have a picnic at a nearby park Make root beer or Coke floats Have a meal at a local food truck park Play sand volleyball Watch an outdoor movie Make a DIY obstacle course Get soaked by playing in sprinklers Go camping (in the backyard) Join a summer reading book club Go to a local museum or aquarium Visit a local berry patch or orchard Have a snow cone (or shaved ice) Rent bikes with your friends and hit up a bike trail
Crafty & Creative Summer Bucket List Ideas
Want to get a little creative this summer? You don’t have to be the next Van Gogh to have fun flexing your creative chops—especially when there are so many different activities to try. From making comics to learning dances and new recipes, this collection of summer bucket list ideas will push you to think outside the box: Make homemade ice cream Make custom tie-dye shirts Build a sandcastle at the beach Craft friendship bracelets and swap them with friends Make chalk art on the sidewalk Bake a classic family recipe Collect seashells and make a collage with them Learn how to make origami animals Make a birdhouse Create your own comic strips Have a puppet show Make your own lemonade Take a dance class Make a fairy garden in your backyard Go outside and finger paint Write your own cookbook Paint rocks and decorate the garden with them
Adventurous Summer Bucket List Ideas
Some people prefer to relax during the summer, while others look for adventures and thrills. If you’re more of the adventuring type, you’ll find plenty of exciting ideas here! Throw a few of these ideas on your summer bucket list—just remember to stop and smell the roses every now and again. Go on a long nature walk Ride a roller coaster Cook dinner over a campfire Play hide and seek at night Go to the zoo Stand under a waterfall Hike up and down a mountain Go fishing Jump off a dock (as long as it’s safe) Explore a local lake in a canoe or kayak Attend a local summertime festival Visit a state (or region) you’ve never been to before Ride a Ferris wheel Try to break out of an escape room with friends Go white water rafting Go waterskiing Make a surprise trip to visit a family member or friend Spend a day at the county fair
Small & Simple Summer Bucket List Ideas
Not every item on your summer bucket list has to be a big ordeal; it’s important to make time for the little things, too. Even activities like taking a walk in the sun or napping in a hammock can be super satisfying parts of your summer, so consider the following simple (but meaningful) ideas: Get up early and watch the sun rise Bake sweet treats and share them with your neighbors Make a fun and fabulous summer playlist Spend an entire day reading books Sit on the porch for the afternoon with some tea Take a nap in a hammock Play cornhole or wiffle ball in the backyard Go on a stroll downtown Write someone an old-fashioned letter Make a meal using produce from your garden Recite daily affirmations for yourself Keep a journal Dance in the rain Try to walk 10,000 steps every day
Large & Extravagant Summer Bucket List Ideas
The phrase “bucket list” usually implies lots of big, once-in-a-lifetime experiences. And, while summer bucket lists might be a little more lowkey and down-to-earth, you can still make some larger-scale plans for the summer season. Here are some extravagant summer bucket list ideas: Go on a road trip somewhere you’ve never been Pretend to be a tourist in your own town or city Spend a rainy day at the spa Have a beach day (or weekend) Plan an amusement park trip with friends Visit a national or state park Enjoy a local hotel staycation Take a trip to a water park (and try all the waterslides) Learn how to surf Go whale watching Go skydiving Go on a helicopter tour or hot air balloon ride Plan a vacation to the place you most want to visit in the world
Summer Bucket List Ideas for Teens
There’s nothing like summertime in your teenage years: you have more freedom than you used to, and no school to worry about for months. So, what sorts of things can you do to fill your days? Check out these summer bucket list ideas (specifically crafted with teens in mind): Go on an ice cream date Go bowling Go mini-golfing Go thrift shopping for funny or vintage outfits Swap music playlists with a friend Host a themed pool party Make popsicles with juice and fruit Plant something (and keep it alive all summer) Learn to cook one meal entirely on your own Film a summer video vlog Write a short story for fun Do a blindfolded makeup challenge Go rollerblading Spend an entire day having fun without using your phone Make a slideshow with old family photos Make a vision board for the upcoming school year
Summer Bucket List Ideas for Adults
Summer is the prime time for outdoor fun in the sun, even if you still have work, too. So, take some time to put together a summer bucket list for yourself! If you need some inspiration, here’s our list of summer activities for adults: Go to a baseball game Visit a botanical garden Go wine-tasting at a vineyard Get tickets to an outdoor concert Host a backyard barbecue or grill-out Visit a rodeo Meet your friends for drinks at a rooftop bar Learn to make iced tea or cold brew coffee Take a historical walking tour or ghost tour Go to a drive-in movie Check out an indie bookstore or shop you’ve never been to Learn to meditate Learn a new language Dance at a rave Have dinner at a fancy restaurant Sing karaoke in public Feed the ducks at a local pond
How to Make a Summer Bucket List
Do some brainstorming to come up with ideas. It’s okay if you don’t end up using some of the ideas you think of—that’s what brainstorming is for! Write down any ideas you think of in the moment; then, when you’re done, narrow down the ideas until you have a summer bucket list. While you’re brainstorming, you can also ask yourself questions, such as: What are my favorite things to do? What activities make me feel refreshed and energized? What activities make me think of summer? Are there any trips I want to take? Is there a local community activity or event I should check out?
Research potential events and activities in your area. When you’re making a summer bucket list, you should also know what’s going on in the community—because there might be an event that’s right up your alley. Check to see if your town hosts any festivals or fairs, for example, and look for local classes, workshops, or events that interest you. And, of course, research local attractions you could visit! An example summer bucket list (with local events) could look like this: Go to the summer art crawl Visit the weekend farmer’s market Plan an amusement park day with friends Take a cooking class See a movie at the drive-in
Write down important dates in a calendar or planner. Give your summer a little structure and keep track of any planned events so you don’t miss them. This is especially important if you’re someone who functions better when you have a set schedule to work from! With events and dates written in a calendar, you’ll be able to squeeze everything on the bucket list into your summer.
Incorporate ideas with friends and family members. Try to create a balanced bucket list—one with activities you can do yourself, and fun things you can do with other people in your social circle! Maybe you’ve been wanting to make plans with your friend group for a while, or take a road trip to visit a family member you don’t see as much as you’d like; both of those could go on a summer bucket list. An example summer bucket list (with social plans) could look like this: Have a BFFs staycation Host a family game night Go to the beach with friends Plan a group nature walk Play a game of beach volleyball
Create your summer bucket list with a budget in mind. It’s easier to make a bucket list if you know what you can afford to do over the summer (and what might need to wait for another time). For example, if you’re able to swing a road trip, you can put that in your bucket list—but, if travel is too expensive, you’ll know to stick to local activities when making the list. An example summer bucket list (on a budget) could look like this: Have an epic slumber party Do DIY karaoke at home with friends Go stargazing Learn a summer dinner recipe Have a picnic on the beach
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