Summer Bucket List for Families

Summer Bucket Lists are a great way for kids to think of fun ideas for summer vacation. But a Summer Bucket List for Families allows everyone to join in the fun!

Summer Bucket Lists for Families are an opportunity for your family to be creative and think of fun summer activities to do together.

But where do you even begin?! You may only have weekends together as a working parent family whose kids attend daycare or camp. If you are a healthcare provider who works weekends and holidays, maybe you have a day or two off midweek. Luckily there are ideas that are totally doable, even if you have limited time, or your day off happens to be a rainy day.

I hope my Summer Bucket List for Families ideas helps get your family’s creativity flowing and sets you up for a fun and exciting summer together!

Making Your Bucket List

This should be a family event. Everyone’s ideas are welcome!

Try to keep things doable. Kids want to check off every item on the list, it’s how they work. Don’t set yourself up for failure by putting things on there that you know cannot or will not be possible.

For example, while we cannot go find a real, live dinosaur like Baby J requested to add to the list, we plan to go to our local Dinosaur Park. Maybe you have a local Dinosaur-themed mini golf?

Where to Find Local Bucket List Activity Ideas

Check for local events/activities and write down a few to bring to your family’s Summer Bucket List brainstorming session, in case you need them. Below are some places you can check for ideas in your area.

Local Parks and Recreation Department/website
Local library
Your child’s school or daycare
Local sports teams
Your town’s Facebook community page

Summer Bucket List Ideas

Family Beach Day
Visit a Local Splash Pad
Make S’mores (we do ours over the gas stove)
Watch Fireworks
Ice Cream for Dinner
Go to a Fair
Take a Nature Walk
Have a Picnic in the Park
Visit a Local Farm
Play Mini Golf
Fly a Kite
Go to the Movie Theater (perfect for rainy or super hot days)
Look for Lightning Bugs
Run through the Sprinkler
Play with Water Balloons
Build a Fort