Summer is finally here. Make the most of it by setting aside a couple minutes to plan activities for the summer. Once they are on the calendar, the fun is more likely to happen! I have 15 ideas to get you started.
Read all the way to the bottom to get a printable copy of 15 things to do this summer.
Get up to watch the sun rise
Brunch outside
Visit the Farmers Market
Pack a picnic
Attend an outdoor concert
Go on a bike ride
Learn a new yard game
Sign up for a fall running race
Be a tourist in your own city
Enjoy a bonfire and s’mores
Play in the sprinkler
Visit a new bakery or donut shop
Watch the stars
Take a nighttime walk
Read a book outside
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What are your favorite summer activities?
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tineke - workingmommyabroad says
Yes to the running race!
Emily says
I am happy you agree!
I almost left that one off because I thought it wouldn’t apply to everyone…but it’s one of my favorite things to do in the summer (at least when not pregnant!). I love picking out a race and planning my training. :)
Doris says
thanks for the great ideas… the simplest are mostly the best!
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Yvonne says
This is such a great list. I hope to do all of these things myself!
Shannan Panganiban says
Love the ideas! Happy Summer!
Alexie says
absolutely loved this list!!! Most of these are things I lvoe doing! what a creative blog post idea xx
Emily says
Thanks Alexie! Enjoy your summer. :)
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
Great list! Such variety – I love it! Hooray for summer!
Sarah Clouser says
I like the idea of a night walk. I’m trying to do one new thing a day with my kids this summer. They would love to take a walk at night with flashlights!
Emily says
My husband and I took late night walks all the time before we had kids. I didn’t even consider that kiddos would enjoy them too. Great idea!
Sophia says
These are good ideas and something that almost everyone can do this summer.
Eryn Lynum says
This is a great list! I love the idea of signing up for a fall race, as that gets you planning ever further ahead! And reading a book outside, I love to do that while my boys play at the playground. I love that these ideas encourage simplistic living over a schedule-driven summer.
Emily says
Thanks, Eryn!
I agree with having a simple summer! I like to have a few things planned, but for the most part I like to stay away from a schedule-driven summer.
In The Lyons Den says
Great list of stuff to do that are so worthwhile to just get out and about! The kids love the sprinkler and I love that time of year for big walks in the late afternoon early evening! :)
Emily says
Taking walks has to be one of the most enjoyable activities in the summer!
Stephanie says
Such a fun list, sure to provide a ton of fun and memories this Summer.
Kendall Patton says
These are all really great and simple ideas! And, I agree, if you put something down on a calendar, it’s much more likely to happen! :)
Elizabeth @ Guilty Chocoholic Mama says
Okay, that’s got to be a sign: just yesterday, my daughter and I passed a doughnut shop we’ve never been to that her school VP recommended. We didn’t stop…but based on the item on this list, we are THERE next week! ;) So glad I saw this post today at Tuesday Talk!
Gloryanna says
It’s amazing how you can get in a rut of not knowing what to day! This is a great, easy list. Thanks for sharing!
Sarita says
What a fun list!!! Outdoor concert– yes please!!
Carol Van Der Woude says
Like the list. I am a fan of the farmer’s market.
suzanne says
Great ideas! I absolutely LOVE reading a book outside. I need to do it more. Thanks for the reminder :)
Valerie says
These are great tips Emily. My kids have 3 more days until they are off of school. Searching for a new bakery sounds yummy, playing in the sprinklers is always fun too! I love your ideas and they are affordable too!
Emily says
We are always game for new bakeries and donut shops. ;)
Enjoy your summer!
Sarah says
These are all great ideas. I especially like being a tourist in your own city. Have a good day.
Michele Morin says
Such a great list, but the post itself is absolutely beautiful and eye-catching!
Emily says
Thanks Michele!
Susan Shipe says
I loved everything in the post and I printed the printable even though we are an empty nest!!! #4 at WWI
Krystal @ Little Light on a Hill says
Love this list! My favorite tip? “Be a tourist in your own city.” We live near Richmond. There is so much to do here, and I’ve never really done anything “touristy” with my girls. We will change that this summer…
Trena says
Lovely list! Visiting from #CoffeeAndConversation
Michelle says
Great ideas Emily. I’m planning on being a tourist in my own city today as I head up to Seagrove, NC to a pottery shop from the locals there. I’ve been wanting to visit it for years. Check that off my list! I pinned this on my Summertime board. Thanks for linking this morning. Off to Seagrove!
Ana@CelebratingSunshine says
This is a great list! I especially want to wake up early to watch the sun rise. Thanks for sharing!
Ana@CelebratingSunshine says
This is a great list! I especially want to wake up early to watch the sun rise. Thanks for sharing! #shinebloghop
Betty says
I like visiting the Farmer’s Market. I do not get to do that as often since they moved in my area.
Jennifer | The Deliberate Mom says
Wonderful suggestions and such a lovely list. I really need to make my summer bucket list. It’s almost upon us! I love your suggestion to be a tourist in your own city – I’ve done that before… so much fun!
Thanks for sharing (and for linking up to the #SHINEbloghop).
Wishing you a lovely weekend.
xoxo
Jennie @ The Diary of a Real Housewives says
I need to add some of these ideas to my summer bucket list. Brunch outside maybe this weekend! Thanks for stopping by and linking up :)
Melinda Mitchell says
Terrific tips!!
I know just the new bakery to go to, too!
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