100 Summer Bucket List Ideas
Is it just me, or does summer always feel like it’s going to last forever in June, and then suddenly it’s August and you’ve done… literally nothing? Not this year! We are officially claiming our “main character” energy for the next three months and ticking off different activities from this list of 100 summer bucket list ideas.
From outdoor activities to fun things that you can do by yourself and with others, this list has got you covered! Also, if you’re looking for something a bit more specific to your current era; you can also check out my summer bucket list for teens or my summer bucket list for adults for even more curated inspo.
100 Summer Bucket List Ideas
1. Watch the sunrise
2. Watch the sunset
3. Go to the beach
4. Have a pool day
5. Go to a water park
6. Have a summer party
7. Vlog your day
8. Create a summer playlist
9. Go on a road trip
10. Go on a weekend trip
11. Go on summer vacation
12. Have a summer picnic
13. Take sunset pictures
14. Get a summer manicure
15. Build a summer wardrobe
16. Read a new book
17. Go to a fair
18. Visit a strawberry farm
19. Go kayaking
20. Watch fireworks
21. Buy yourself flowers
22. Start a mini garden
23. Deep clean your home
24. Watch a movie at the movie theater
25. Make homemade pizza
26. Eat ice cream
27. Make breakfast for dinner
28. Go out for brunch
29. Visit a new restaurant
30. Create a movie watch list
31. Go on a bike ride
32. Watch fireworks
33. Make homemade jam
34. Make banana bread
35. Make lemonade
36. Tie dye something
37. Make s’mores
38. Have a game night
39. Go bowling
40. Visit a theme park
41. Visit a museum
42. Visit a zoo
43. Go to an aquarium
44. Have a pajama party
45. Have an end of summer party
46. Go fishing
47. Workout
48. Start an exercise challenge
49. Volunteer
50. Sleep in late and have a late start to your weekend
51. Go to an ice cream shop
52. Collect seashells
53. Ride a ferris wheel
54. Learn a new language
55. Visit a farmers market
56. Eat bbq
57. Walk 10,000k for a week
58. Spend time with a family member
59. Start a new hobby
60. Have a phone free day
61. Start journaling
62. Go thrifting
63. Update your skincare routine
64. Go on a solo date
65. Do some random acts of kindness
66. Complete a jigsaw puzzle
67. Start a book club with friends
68. Take pictures of your favorite things
69. Eat watermelon
70. Save $100
71. Go to a concert
72. Go to a summer festival
73. Bake cookies
74. Create a summer bucket list
75. Declutter home
76. Donate old clothes
77. Decorate with summer decor
78. Send a mail to a friend
79. Create goals for the rest of the year
80. Learn a life skill (cooking, mechanics, cleaning, communication, etc.)
81. Try a new hairstyle
82. Go on a boat ride
83. Play pickleball
84. Ride a bike
85. Make a flower bouquet
86. Go on a hike
87. Nap on a hammock
88. Visit a sunflower field
89. Take a social media break
90. Go on a car ride and listen to music
91. Make a charcuterie board
92. Get froyo
93. Create a shared summer playlist with friends
94. Go to a pottery class
95. Shop at a small business
96. Go stargazing
97. Have a photoshoot and recreate Pinterest pictures
98. Write a letter to your future self
99. Have a rest day
100. Meet new people
