Fun Activities For Summer
25 Activities to Celebrate Summer Because Warm Weather Can't Come Soon Enough
Ready for longer days and warmer temps? Me too. Summer is when I love to grab the whole family and do something fun. From backyard barbecues to jumping rope, nothing is off limits. But my favorite activities are ones where we hang out together, laugh a ton, and make great memories.
The first day of Summer is June 21 (it's a Friday this year!), and daydreaming about how you'll spend it is the perfect antidote to chillier weather. So before you get caught up in camp schedules (or worse, Summer homework), check out these ways to celebrate the official start of those gloriously sunny days.
1 Start a Water Fight.
2 Have a Cookout.
3 Go Camping in the Backyard.
4 Catch Lightning Bugs.
5 Go to the Aquarium.
6 Go to the Beach.
I mean, talk about fun in the sun! What better place to kick off Summer?
7 Host a Sleepover.
8 Decorate the Driveway.
9 Set Up a Lemonade Stand.
10 Take a Road Trip.
11 Teach a Game From Your Childhood.
Sure, hopscotch and dodge ball might be a little old-school, but remember how fun they were? Today's kids might not be familiar with the games you enjoyed, so this is the perfect time to introduce them.
12 Make Homemade Popsicles.
Purchase a DIY popsicle mold and you're ready to make the frosty treats. You can even customize your pops with everyone's favorite flavors!
13 Take a Bike Ride.
14 Go Fishing.
15 Jump Rope.
16 Blow Bubbles.
17 Check Out a Concert.
18 Make Paper Airplanes.
19 Practice Skipping Rocks.
20 Play a Yard Game.
21 Go Stargazing.
22 Plant an Herb Garden.
23 Climb Trees.
24 Explore Someplace Exciting.
25 Go Swimming.
26 Fly a Kite.
27 Go to a Sports Game.
28 Create a Summer Bucket List.
