Summer is just around the corner and now is the time to get your summer bucket list started. That is why I have created a summer bucket list template that you can use to plan your summer activities. I’d be lying if I didn’t say I dread the summer months. One, the heat can be unbearable, and two, sometimes we just don’t know what to do—and the days just seem to drag on. This is one big reason I’ve decided to do this printable summer bucket list for the entire family. Because why not plan a fun activity or two this summer break.
So if you’re like us, don’t worry. Let’s plan our summer with fun and easy activities that make the most of the summer season. This is a great time to start thinking ahead. I’m here to help with free printable summer bucket list templates. I’ll be sharing a blank bucket list you can fill out to make your own list plus one that’s already filled with easy and fun ideas.
What is a Summer Bucket List
A summer bucket list is just a fun way to keep track of all the things you want to do during the summer months. It’s like a to-do list, but it’s filled with fun activities. From trips to the pool to making popsicles at home, it’s a great way to plan out your summer break fun and make sure you don’t miss out on all the good stuff. And the best part is it helps beat boredom and gives the whole family something to look forward to. Even if it’s a simple activity like having an ice cream date or something more like going to a theme park it really doesn’t matter.
The whole point of a summer bucket list is to help you actually enjoy summer instead of letting it fly by. It gives you easy ideas to try, keeps the “I’m bored” stuff away, and helps you make fun memories with your family along the way. This printable is something you can continue to use every year to have the best summer with family doing fun things.
Summer Bucket List Ideas
A summer bucket list isn’t about spending a bunch of money or doing big, fancy things. It’s about making the most of your time, whether that’s running through the sprinklers, having a movie night at home, or taking a trip to the beach. I have a prefilled summer bucket list that includes thirty four summer ideas from outdoor activities to indoor activities and of course a blank bucket list template that you can create your own summer bucket list. So let’s get to it.
- Make homemade popsicles
- Have a backyard campout
- Go on a nature scavenger hunt
- Build a sandcastle
- Visit a splash pad or water park
- Host a lemonade stand
- Catch fireflies at night
- Watch a movie outdoors
- Go on a bike ride
- Have a picnic at the park
- Play on a slip-n-slide
- Make a sidewalk chalk mural
- Play mini golf
- Fly a kite
- Create a summer scrapbook
- Visit a new playground
- Paint rocks and hide them in the neighborhood
- Make tie-dye-shirts
- Go to the zoo or aquarium
- Have an ice cream date or make homemade ice cream
- Make a fort out of blankets
- Pick fresh fruit at a farm
- Try a new sport or activity
- Run through the sprinklers
- Do a random act of kindness
- Bake cookies and share with the neighbors
- Go stargazing
- Create your own board game
- Visit a farmers market
- Write and mail a letter to friend
- Make a bird feeder
- Play with water balloons
- Visit your local museums
- Make a time capsule to open next summer
Additional summer bucket list ideas
- Go to an outdoor concert
- Play disc golf
- Go fishing
- Skip stones
- Feed the ducks
- Do science experiments
- Go rock climbing
- Raise money for a local charity
- Go on a road trip
- Eat at a new restaurant
Supplies Needed for the Summer Bucket List
You don’t need much to use the summer bucket list, but here are a few optional supplies that might be helpful.
Supplies you’ll need
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Looking for more summer printables? Take a look at these:
- A Cute Hello Summer Coloring Page for Kids to Enjoy Kick off summer with this adorable Hello Summer coloring page. It’s a fun and perfect way to keep the kids busy and get them excited about all the summer fun ahead. Just download and print it.
- Keep Kids Busy with This Fun Summer I Spy Printable Need an easy screen-free activity? This Summer I Spy printable is a great way to keep the kids entertained while they practice counting and paying attention to detail. It’s fun and perfect for lazy afternoons or on-the-go.
- Popsicle Coloring Page – Free Printable for Kids This popsicle coloring page is a fun and easy summer activity—perfect for quiet time or when you just need a simple way to keep the kids busy.
Download the Printable
Click the PDF link at the bottom of the post to download the printable. Print as many as you like, and let the fun begin. The printable is meant to be printed on 8.5 x 11 paper.
This printable is for classroom and personal use only. Feel free to print as many copies as you’d like, but please don’t share or sell the files. If someone else wants a copy, send them to this post to download it. Thanks for your support!
Get your copy of the summer bucket list template here.
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