100 Ways To Have Fun This Summer

100 Ways To Have Fun This Summer

Happy Summer Solstice, friends! The summer solstice marks the start of the astrological summer and is the longest day of the year.  In celebration, I thought it would be fitting to share a bunch of ways to have fun this summer. 

A week or so ago I shared a printable summer bucket list.  You can check that out HERE.  It’s totally free and can be a lot of fun. 

However, not everyone wants to be tied to a bucket list!  I totally get that!  Bucket lists can be anxiety causing for some people.  Sometimes you are just looking for a fun activity to fill an afternoons worth of time.  If this is you, you have made it to the right place! 

I threw together a list of pretty much every single summer activity I could think of.  Some are pretty simple, like play with sidewalk chalk or ride your bike.  Others are a bit more involved, like take a road trip or go ziplining.  There is something for everyone on this list! 

I hope you find this inspiring, helpful, and all things positive, but most importantly, I hope you have an amazing summer!!    

Ways To Have Fun This Summer

100 Ways To Have Fun This Summer

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  1. Go Camping – A campsite, your backyard, or even your living room! 
  2. Summer Family Vacation 
  3. Snow Cones
  4. Water Park – If you are near southern Indiana, Big Splash Adventure is a fun place to visit! 
  5. Swimming Pool
  6. Outdoor Concert
  7. Hike
  8. Zoo
  9. Sidewalk Chalk – Our favorite summer chalk HERE.
  10. Dance in the Rain
  11. Make Playdough
  12. Children’s Museum
  13. Spa Day
  14. Library Storytime
  15. Visit a State Landmark
  16. Professional Sports Game
  17. Build a sandcastle
  18. Scavenger Hunt – Create your own or find one online.  Check out these HERE!
  19. Bowling
  20. Bake Cookies
  21. Plant Flowers
  22. Catch Fireflies – Are they fireflies or lightning bugs? 
  23. Board Games – I share some favorites for preschool-aged kids HERE
  24. Make Slime
  25. Puzzle Family Time Puzzles are always a fun option!
  26. Make A Bird Feeder
  27. Backyard Movie
  28. Drive-In
  29. Make Popsicles
  30. Obstacle Course
  31. Fly a kite
  32. Make Ice Cream
  33. Make A Fairy Garden
  34. Bubbles
  35. Build A Fort
  36. Roller Skating/Roller Blading
  37. Ride Bikes
  38. Climb A Tree
  39. Pick Berries – Check out these berry-picking tips HERE before you go. 
  40. Make S’mores – Unique S’mores recipes HERE
  41. Aquarium
  42. Road Trip
  43. Fishing 
  44. Watch Fireworks
  45. Bonfire
  46. Random Act of Kindness
  47. Science Experiments
  48. Sit On A Porch During A Thunderstorm
  49. Play Minigolf
  50. Make a Mini Golf Course At Home
  51. Frisbee
  52. County Fair
  53. Amusement Park – We love Holiday World
  54. Feed Ducks In The Park
  55. Picnic
  56. Fondue Night
  57. Flashlight Tag
  58. Pick Wildflowers
  59. Water Gun Fight
  60. Farmers Market
  61. Raise and Release Butterflies – Check out our experience HERE!
  62. Raise and Release Ladybugs
  63. Jump Rope
  64. Paper Airplanes
  65. Slip-n-Slide
  66. Water balloon fight – Have you seen these reusable water balloons?  They look awesome!  However, you can never go wrong with Bunch O Balloons
  67. Bubblegum Blowing Contest
  68. Tea Party
  69. Play In Sprinkler
  70. Find Shapes In The Clouds
  71. Play Hopscotch
  72. Ice Cream For Dinner
  73. Wash The Car
  74. Jump On The Trampoline With Water Balloons
  75. Laser Tag
  76. Playground – Try visiting a new playground each week!
  77. Geocaching
  78. Fancy Dinner – Have dinner with a tablecloth, linen napkins, maybe a taper candle or two…
  79. Have A ‘Yes, Day!’ – Yes, like the movie!  
  80. Exercise Youtube Videos – We like Cosmic Kids Yoga
  81. Drawing Youtube Videos – We love Art For Kids Hub!
  82. Lemonade Stand
  83. Make Ice Cream In A Bag – We haven’t tried this yet, but THIS looks like a good recipe! 
  84. Tell Ghost Stories – Find a bunch of kid-friendly ghost stories HERE
  85. Find A Free Concert
  86. Silly String Fight – Have you ever seen a Silly String Gun? They look so fun! 
  87. Play A Card Game – Try Pass The Trash, Up Down, Go Fish!, or 31
  88. Learn A New Skill – origami, sewing, juggling, etc. 
  89. Stay Up Really Late
  90. Eat Dinner At A Food Truck
  91. Zipline
  92. Kayak
  93. Make A Flower Arrangement
  94. Spend A Day in PJs
  95. Kids Make Dinner
  96. Try A New Restaurant
  97. Tye-Dye
  98. Escape Room
  99. Watch A Parade
  100. Read A Book – Try the Scholastic Summer Reading program.
100 Ways To Have Fun This Summer

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