6/21/24
Late sunsets and warmer temperatures are two things associated with summer days. Each season has certain activities and traditions for us to enjoy. What will you do this summer?
While researching summer favorites, I discovered summer bucket lists and summer bingo. I love the idea of trying to complete all of your favorite summer activities and keeping track of them to focus on experiences you and your family enjoy during the summer.
I found a few articles with some items to add to your list.
From Everygirl, Your Best Summer Yet: 30 Fun Things to Do This Season
From Apartment Therapy, 55 Summer Bucket List Ideas to Add to Your Own (for the Best Summer Ever)
From KOA, Top 20 Summer Bucket List Ideas
From 2018 Boston Magazine (some items still work today), Boston Magazine’s Summer Bucket List
You can buy bucket list documents on Etsy.
I’ve created a basic document in Word. I’ve also created a blank bingo board. Fill them in with your favorites.
I’m gong to expand on some of these items, and include local ideas.
Summer Foods and Drinks
Which foods to associate with summer? Fresh berries, watermelon, ice cream, seafood, and hot dogs are a few items I associate with the season.
My favorite summer drinks include lemonade, Aperol Spritz (and Lemoncello Spritz), and frozen drinks.
If you live in the northeast, you can search for the best lobster roll.
From Eater Boston, 8 Fantastic Lobster Rolls in Boston
Outside Activities
Hiking, swimming, picnics, camping, walks in the park, bike rides, and water sports (kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding) are just a few choices available during the summer months.
You can visit water parks, zoos, amusement parks, beaches, farmers markets, and outdoor markets. In some cities, streets are closed off to cars.
Go to a sporting event: a baseball game (major or minor league)
Go for a boat ride: Boston Ferry Schedule
Go to an outdoor concert:
From Boston.com, 2024 Fenway Park concerts: All the artists playing shows this summer
From The Boston Calendar, Free Outdoor Concerts in Boston: Summer 2024
Or create a summer playlist.
Go to an outdoor movie:
From the Boston Calendar, Free Outdoor Movies in Boston: Summer 2024
Play an outdoor game:
From BuzzFeed, 25 Outdoor Games That Reviewers Say Are “Fun For The Whole Family”
Dine outdoors: (at home or at a restaurant)
Go to an outdoor fitness class:
From the City of Boston: PARKS FITNESS SERIES
From The Boston Calendar, 100+ FREE Outdoor Fitness Classes around Boston: Summer 2024
Go to the beach:
From the Boston Calendar, 15+ Beaches Around Boston to Check Out this Summer
Got to a feast:
Stay inside
Go to the movies, or watch movies at home.
From Town & Country, The 54 Best Summer Movies of All Time
From BuzzFeed, I’m 97.77% Certain You Will Immediately Be In A Good Mood After Watching One Of These 55 Iconic Summer Movies
Read a book
I love summer reading, my favorite place to read is on the beach.
From NPR, NPR staffers pick their favorite fiction reads of 2024
From Elle, The Best New Books to Read in Summer 2024
Read more options from BookBub, Our Ultimate Guide to 2024’s Best Beach Reads
From the Boston Globe, 75 books we’re most excited to read this summer
If you are interested in thrillers:
From The Washington Post, 12 thrillers to read this summer
Join a book club: my post from March – Book Clubs
Try a summer reading challenges:
At the Boston Public Library: Adult Summer Reading 2024
From Reese’s Book Club: THE AUDIOBOOK CHALLENGE
From Bookshop.org: Bookshop.org and Getaway Summer Reading Challenge
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