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

Kelly R. said:  Decide to celebrate a bunch of wacky holidays on your summer bucket list! How about Sunglasses Day (June 27), Teddy Bear Picnic Day (July 10), Cow Appreciation Day (July 15), Take Your Houseplants for a Walk Day (July 27), and Sneak Some Zucchini Onto Your Neighbor's Porch Day (August 8)? Mark a bunch of them on your calendar, and the fun summer activities will practically plan themselves!

Sarah Calamita said:  It is so fun to find a caterpillar and watch it grow. There are really cute caterpillar cages you can buy and it also teaches kids about the life cycle of a butterfly.

Kristy Pepping said:  Do you have a dog or another family pet you've been meaning to train or teach a new trick to? Summer is a great time to try one or two out!

Shila said:  Encourage entrepreneurial skills and host a kid-friendly lemonade stand in your front yard. You'll catch many people on neighborhood walks.

Kelly R. said:  One of the first summer bucket list ideas you check off should be creating a big family playlist to enjoy all break long. It will be the soundtrack to your summer! Choose a bunch of songs everyone loves that will get you in the right mood for summer break (Beach Boys, anyone?), and keep adding to it as you think of more.

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.