Free Printable Summer Bucket List for Kids & Families
The whole family will love this free printable summer bucket list! Not only is the planning part a fun activity, but you can even create your own with our blank summer bucket list template.
Welcome! Summer is just around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start planning unforgettable adventures for your family. If you’re like most moms, finding creative and fun activities to keep your kids engaged can sometimes feel like a challenge. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered with our free printable summer bucket list.
Imagine a summer filled with laughter, outdoor fun, and memorable experiences without the stress of planning. Whether it’s a backyard camping night, a DIY craft day, or exploring local attractions, our bucket list is designed to bring joy and convenience right to your doorstep. You’ll find a variety of activities that cater to all ages, making it easy to create lasting memories together.
We like to start making summer plans before the end of the school year just to add a little more excitement and to get the most out of the summer months.
During the summer season, we also like to really limit screen time, so if that’s sounds like you, be sure to grab our simple summer screen time earning chart!
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This digital file is an instant download that you will receive via download link after subscribing. Our printables are for personal use only, classroom use is okay. No physical product will be shipped. The free printables can be found at the bottom of this post.
🌟What’s Included
This simple summer bucket list includes a prefilled list of fun ideas that takes the thinking out of planning. You’ll also receive a blank version so you can write your own list of of activities.
☀️Creating Your Own Summer Bucket List
Summer is the perfect time to create lasting memories with your family, and what better way to do that than by making a summer bucket list? It’s a great idea to plan fun activities, explore new places, and enjoy quality family time together.
We are also including a blank bucket list template that you can print to make your own list. This is also a fun way to get the kids involved so they can add what they want to do as well.
Involving the entire family in creating the summer bucket list is key to ensuring everyone has a say in the activities planned. Sit down together and brainstorm ideas – let everyone contribute their own ideas and goals for the summer.
Whether it’s a day at the beach, a picnic in the park, or a DIY project at home, allowing everyone to be a part of the planning process makes it even more special. It’s a great way to bond, have fun, and make memories that will last a lifetime.
So, gather everyone around, grab some snacks, and start planning your ultimate summer bucket list together.
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✨Fun Summer Bucket List Ideas
Summer is the perfect time to make memories and have fun with your loved ones. Here’s a list of things that on the pre-filled bucket list if you choose to download.
☀️Summer Fun Ideas for Staying at Home
Go on a Scavenger Hunt – we have a camping scavenger hunt and a bug and insect hunt that kids of all ages will think is so much fun.
Have A Campout In Your Own Backyard
Go For A Family Bike Ride
Have A Water Balloon Fight
Have A Family Game Night
Have A Family Movie Night – make the night even better by creating a DIY outdoor movie screen.
Set Up A Backyard Sprinkler
Have A Family DIY Craft Day – we have TONS for DIY craft ideas that are great for the whole family!
Have A Family Karaoke Night
Catch Fireflys
Make S’mores – if you don’t have a fire pit, you can make smores indoors.
Plant Flowers
Build An Indoor Fort
Fly A Kite
Have A Cookout
Stargaze And Learn About Stars
Create your own glow in the dark slime – grab our 3 ingredient glow in the dark slime recipe that will keep kids entertained for hours!
Create A Family Scrapbook
Have A Family Talent Show
Cook Together As A Family
Bake And Decorate Cupcakes
Do Science Experiments – make Borax crystals using simple supplies and kids can dye them any color they would like!
Birdwatch
Make Playdough – use our no cook play dough recipe to create any color kids like and it’s also perfect for a sensory activity for little ones.
☀️Cheap Summer Activities and Outings
Have A Picnic In The Local Park
Visit A Local Farmer’s Market – if you have littles, you can also create a farmer’s market right at home using our dramatic play printables!
Visit A Local Library – they usually have events happening through the summer for kids, so this is a great two in one outing. Be sure to also grab our bookshelf reading tracker!
Make Lemonade – if the kids need something else to do, after making lemonade, help them to set up their lemonade stand to earn some extra summer cash.
Create Sidewalk Chalk Art – here’s a homemade 3 ingredient sidewalk chalk recipe.
Go Camping
Visit A Local Playground
Have A Pizza Party
Go For Ice Cream
Play At The Splash Pad
Make Homemade Ice Cream – there’s no better way to beat the summer heat and make homemade ice without an ice cream machine!
☀️Family Summer Outings That Are Fun
Take A Trip To The Zoo
Visit The Aquarium
Build A Sand Castle At The Beach
Go To A Museum
Go To A Festival
Go Mini Golfing
Visit A Water Park
Go Fishing
Take A Day Trip And Go Geocaching
Pick Berries At A Local Farm
Go To A Trampoline Park
Go Skating
Volunteer As A Family
Go Boating At The Lake
👇How to Download and Print
After entering your email address, you will receive a download link in an email.
Download the summer bucket list to your computer. These are delivered in a US Letter PDF format.
Open and print as many copies as you need!
💡Helpful Tips
- We love laminating our printables to make them last longer.
- For the highest quality feel use a nice heavy card stock.
- Check ink levels before printing. No printer? Local print shops can help, and they are usually reasonably priced or you can check an online print shop.
- Need another size other than US Letter? Check your printer settings.
- If you want to add more summer crafts, be sure to check your local dollar store to get cheap supplies.
- Check the calendar in your local area. Many times they have special events during summer break for no extra cost, like an outdoor concert, or events at the library.
- Rotate between free, cheap, and costly activities. There are tons of fun summer things to do at home without spending more money.
Creating a summer bucket list is a fantastic way to ensure you and your family make the most of the sunny season. By thoughtfully planning great activities, you can spend quality time together, make deeper connections and create memories that will last a lifetime.
