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Create an Epic Summer Bucket List

Ahh, summertime!  No school, warm weather, longer days… Just the thought of summer brings a smile to my face!  But if you have young kids at home, you might be wondering what you’re going to do with them all summer.

Insert the summer bucket list!  This fun tradition is a way to plan for summer and highlight a few activities you’re looking forward to.  It’s also a perfect way to get kids excited about the next few months!

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There are lots of ways you can create a summer bucket list, but my favorite way is with this fun craft.  It includes multiple templates for writing or drawing lists, so it’s perfect for kids of many different ages.  And it also includes a bonus copy of the list of ideas you’re about to read!

If you’re looking for some inspiration for your summer bucket list, I’ve got you covered!  Below are 90 ideas for your summer bucket list.  They are roughly organized by category – outdoor, excursions, food, and indoor.

I hope this list serves as a starting place for you to dream up your own summer bucket list!  You can use these ideas to create a plan for making wonderful memories this summer!

  1. Go to the park 

  2. Swim in a pool

  3. Do a cannonball 

  4. Build a sandcastle 

  5. Collect seashells 

  6. Do a nature scavenger hunt

—> Be sure to read my post here!: Nature Scavenger Hunt (Freebie!)

7. Play in a sprinkler (we love this one!)

8. Blow bubbles

9. Look at the stars

10. Eat lunch outside

11. Draw with sidewalk chalk

12. Jump rope 

13. Climb a tree

14. Watch a sunset

15. Have a water balloon fight (try these reusable water balloons)

16. Go for a bike ride

17. Fly a kite

18. Have an outdoor movie night

19. Ride a scooter

20. Play hopscotch

21. Have a bonfire

22. Watch fireworks

23. Play on a slip-n-slide

24. Feed some ducks

25. Catch lightning bugs

26. Play in the rain

27. Wash the car

28. Play hopscotch

29. Use a hula hoop

30. Have a water gun fight

31. Ride a Ferris wheel

32. Create & complete a backyard obstacle course

33. Go bowling

34. Go to the zoo

35. Back to school shopping 

36. Visit an amusement park

37. Go camping 

38. Stay in a hotel 

39. Play mini golf

40. Go fishing

41. Go to the beach

42. Take a road trip

43. Visit the aquarium

44. Go to a splash pad or water park

45. Go to a county fair

46. Volunteer in your community

47. Play at an indoor jump park

48. Explore a museum

49. Go on a boat ride

50. Go to a concert

51. Go to a parade 

52. Visit the library

53. Go berry picking

54. Visit a state or national park

55. Have a park picnic

56. Go hiking

57. Bake cookies

58. Make homemade ice cream 

Click here to read about how to make homemade ice cream in a bag!

59. Go to an ice cream shop

60. Have an ice cream sundae party 

61. Have a barbeque 

62. Make s’mores

63. Make homemade popsicles

64. Try a new food

65. Make lemonade

66. Grow food in a garden

67. Visit an ice cream truck

68. Bake a cake

69. Learn a new skill

70. Read a book

71. Clean your room

72. Play a new board game

73. Make tie-dye shirts

74. Complete a puzzle

75. Color a picture

76. Learn to juggle

77. Build a blanket fort

78. Paint a pet rock

79. Have a pajama day

80. Learn a magic trick

81. Have a family game night

82. Take a bubble bath

83. Write a letter and mail it

84. Create a puppet show

85. Learn the sign language alphabet

86. Do random acts of kindness

87. Donate old clothes & toys

88. Do a science experiment

89. Make friendship bracelets

90. Have a Disney movie marathon

So tell me – which items are definitely going on your summer bucket list?  Comment below or message me on Instagram.  I can’t wait to hear!

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