72 Summer Bucket List Ideas for 2023 (Add Your Picks!)

Kelly R. said:  Check out your local farmer's market for a fun open-air experience that might encourage your kids to sample some new things and try some new summer dinner recipes!

Agreatmom2! said:  Take pictures of all the animals you see. Print the pictures and you can even make a photo album.

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said:  My kids have so much fun (and laughs!) doing the hula hoop to see how long they can keep it going and see who can keep it going the longest. Also, there are many fun games to play with the hoop (ring toss, hoop jump, hoop-scotch and more!) for the perfect outdoor summer activity. As a bonus hula hoops can be purchased at most dollar stores.

Kelly R. said:  Challenge everyone in the family to try a new food. Sushi, artichokes, calamari...it might be a different one for each person!

Kelly R. said:  Pick a summer rain shower and head outside without umbrellas to splash, dance, and get soaked. The kids will have fun watching the weather to anticipate this summer bucket list idea!

Kelly R. said:  Visit your go-to local mini golf course or try a few different ones to find your family's favorite this summer!

Kelly R. said:  Try to break one of the Guinness World Records that you can attempt right at home! Past challenges have included the fastest time for assembling a Mr. Potato Head or arranging the letters in a can of alphabet soup. Even if you can't beat them, it will certainly be fun to try!

Shila said:  Learn to cartwheel then up your game by mastering a 1-handed cartwheel next! Whether it be on your trampoline or the lawn, solid gymnastics skills (i.e., headstands, handstands, flips, bridges) can take weeks to fully perfect. And, it's a great outdoor backyard activity for kids! Supervision recommended. ;)

Kelly R. said:  A lot of fun chalk murals pop up on the driveways and sidewalks around my neighborhood every summer!

Kelly R. said:  Plan a visit to a destination-worthy water park or stop by your neighborhood splash pad.

Kelly R. said:  Whether you drive across the country or just take a quick weekend getaway, plan a fun summer road trip together and chart out some unique pit stops along the way.

Kelly R. said:  A slumber party with friends is loads of fun, but it's also a blast with siblings or even parents! Set up in the family room with sleeping bags and pillows and enjoy favorite movies, eat too many treats, and stay up late!

Kelly R. said:  Take turns spitting watermelon seeds and see who can launch theirs the farthest. We let everyone try 3 times and mark ours with sidewalk chalk to remember which one is which!

Kelly R. said:  Pick a day where everyone has to step away from the screens - even the parents! You might be surprised by all of the creative ways you come up with to have fun together, and it will be a great day to tackle a lot of items from your summer bucket list!

Sarah Calamita said:  Make s'mores! Such a fun summer night time activity :)

Kelly R. said:  When you head to the beach this summer, make sure to bring along some sand toys to construct an epic sandcastle!

Kelly R. said:  A cross between hide-and-seek and tag, but in the dark! The player who is "it" uses a flashlight and has to tag other players by shining the beam of the flashlight on them.

Kelly R. said:  Pick a day where everyone in the house wears their PJs from morning to night. That means you, too, mom and dad!

Kelly R. said:  Branch out from your usual playgrounds by making a goal of visiting a variety of new ones this summer. It's a fun way to explore other neighborhoods near you!

Alexandra F. said:  If your kids are old enough and sufficiently comfortable on their bikes, consider going on a longer ride than you might normally take. Find a bike trail you want to explore, pack lots of water and snacks, and make a morning or afternoon of it!

Kristy Pepping said:  Kids always want to help the grown-ups. So maybe this is the summer kids can learn to actually mow the lawn for mom or dad! Just make sure they are old enough to do so and are properly trained so as not to get hurt in the process. However, with proper safety and training in place, this could be a fun job and one less chore for the adults!

Kelly R. said:  Parades are the ultimate summertime celebrations, so be sure to add one to your summer bucket list!