If your kids are anything like mine (or any other kid during the summer), you’ve no doubt heard the words “I’m bored” already this season. This summer bucket list for kids has over 50 things for your children to do during the hot summer months.
I put together this summer bucket list for kids because I found that my daughter and I were doing the same few things over and over this summer. And whenever I am caught in the heat of the moment (no pun intended), I have no idea how to respond to that oh so often heard complaint: “I’m bored.”
50+ Summertime Activities for Kids
I put together a list of over 50 ideas (55, I believe – to be exact) of things for young kids to do during the summer.
1. all-day pajama day
2. bake cupcakes
3. blow bubbles
4. breakfast for dinner
5. build a giant sandcastle
6. build a lemonade stand
7. bury your toes in the sand
8. carwash/bikewash
9. collect sea shells and make a craft
10. construct an epic blanket fort
11. cook a new recipe
12. count the stars at night
13. dance party
14. day at the splash pad
15. DIY obstacle course
16. donate toys
17. eat snow cones
18. enjoy a museum
19. finger paint a masterpiece
20. fly kites
21. go boogie boarding
22. go bowling
23. go rollerskating
24. go to the zoo
25. have a picnic
26. indoor playground
27. jump on a trampoline
28. make a fruit salad
29. make ice cream in a bag
30. make slime
31. make s’mores
32. make your own pizza night
33. paint rocks
34. play flashlight tag
35. play mini golf
36. random act of kindness
37. read a book
38. ride a rollercoaster
39. road trip to a new place
40. roast marshmallows
41. send a postcard
42. sidewalk chalk
43. sleepover at grandparents’ house
44. spa day
45. spend a day at an amusement park
46. swim in the ocean
47. take a hike
48. take in a local baseball game
49. trip to the beach
50. try a new food
51. visit a farmers market
52. volunteer to help
53. watch a movie at a drive-in theater
54. watch fireworks
55. water balloon fight
Of course, you don’t have to be a young kid to do all of these things, but some of the stuff might be a little boring for older kids. My daughter is 4.5 (going on 14) and I think these are all activities that she would enjoy.
And even though this is my summer bucket list for 2019, the activities are pretty timeless. There’s nothing too timely on here that you couldn’t do again in five years, for example. (Although some of the things, like watch fireworks, can probably only be done on specific days during the summer.)
Free Printable: Summer Bucket List for Kids
I’m so happy to be able to share this summer bucket list for kids with you as a free printable. If you would like to download it and print it out, you can download my summer bucket list for kids here:
Summer Bucket List for Kids – 2019
If you are using this summer bucket list with your own kids this summer – please let me know! Which activities have you done? Did you modify any or add on any activities? And please be sure to pin and share!