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20 Fun Summer Activities To Participate In

When summer finally hits, you can’t help but smile BIG. It’s finally that time of year where you can enjoy the sunshine and do all the fun activities you’ve been waiting to do. Personally, when summer rolls around, all I can think about is the great weather, the fun activities, and the delicious food! Not to mention 4th of July is also during the summer season and a holiday worth looking forward to. If you want to enjoy every second of summer this year, I’ve come up with a list of 20 fun summer activities for you to try out. Enjoy these fun summer ideas this year and go out there and have some fun, k?

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20 Fun Summer Activities To Participate In

1. Sunbathe at the beach.

Everyone loves the beach during the summertime. It’s literally the place to be.

Enjoy sunbathing (with sunscreen of course) and relax by the water.

Bring a book to read, have your friends and family go with you, or just enjoy sunbathing quietly by yourself. You can listen to a podcast by the beach or your favorite music playlist.

2. Go on a hike and enjoy the view.

Hiking is one of the best ways to get exercise and enjoy the fresh air, especially if you’re near the beach.

Look up trails that are close by with a good view of the ocean or bay you’re near. Make sure to pack your water bottle and a little backpack filled with essentials. Like your phone, wallet/money, keys, sunscreen, and even some lip balm. Wherever you go hiking, make sure you go prepared.

3. Have a picnic with friends and family.

You can go to the beach or a park!

When you pack for a picnic, make sure you pack light foods you can enjoy as you’re out and about in the hot sun. Watermelon, crackers, cheese, and grapes are always good choices. Pack a few light sandwiches and a few teas to go. Invite your friends and family to accompany you on your picnic.

It feels so so good to have lunch somewhere else besides your home.

4. Explore your own city/city nearby while staying an an airbnb!

The beauty of a “staycation” is you’re still in the area where you live but you get to enjoy a nice (more than likely bigger) place than your own. You also get to check out the next day and leave the cleaning to somebody else! A staycation is wonderful to do in the town you live in or a city nearby that you want to visit. Go exploring, sightseeing, and enjoy a wonderful airbnb as you visit another beautiful city close by.

5. Play sports with family and friends.

A fun way to stay active during summer is by playing sports outdoors with family and friends.

Whether that’s basketball, soccer, volleyball, badminton (my personal fave), or whatever sport you like, enjoy quality time with your loved ones by enjoying a good sport!

6. Unplug for the entire day and spend time enjoying nature.

Taking a break from social media is one of the best things you can do for mind during the summer.

Disconnect from social media for a day and let yourself enjoy life without social media. Unplugging for an entire day can help you clear your mind from all the noise on social media and allow you to enjoy natue.

7. Visit a carnival that’s in town.

Summer fun usually involves carnivals and festivals. Make sure you check what carnivals are in town during summer and grab your tickets if they don’t have free admission (some do!)

It’s a good idea to plan ahead at the beginning of summer so that you don’t miss out on any good carnivals or events going on in your town. Or so that you can save up to spend on tickets.

8. Take a roadtrip with your friends and memory keep the sights you see.

There is nothing quite like going on a roadtrip with your besties. Pick a place you’ve been wanting to go with your friends or loved one for a while now and make a trip out of it! Pick out places you want to visit and restaurants you want to dine at. Be sure to memory keep the beautiful sights you see along the way.

9. Watch the sunset at the beach with a loved one.

During hot summer days, watching the sunset can be a real treat because of the cool breeze from the ocean and the beautiful view. Make a day out of it or at least plan to stay there for a couple of hours.

10. Go on a camping trip with your friends.

Another fun thing to do with friends during the summer is go camping. Pack your camping gear and try a new camping site you haven’t been on. Enjoy nature and explore the trails while eating yummy food.

11. Watch fireworks on the Fourth of July.

Here’s a favorite that everyone loves: fireworks on 4th of July.

Usually, there are city events and gatherings that have great firework shows. Just google them and take note of the different times, because not every year is the same. Plan getting to the event early to get the spot you want. Pack the essentials you need and make a list the day prior so you don’t forget anything!

12. Plant flowers and watch them grow.

Another great way to enjoy the summer is by planting flowers and watching your flowers bloom.

If you’re looking to get closer to nature and watch the beauty of it unfold firsthand, you need to plant flowers. And if you don’t want to go through the work that planting a flower garden entails, you can just buy yourself flowers in a pot and take care of them.

13. Plant a vegetable garden and pick your own fruits for tasty fruits and vegetables.

If you have more time on your hands this summer and are into eating healthy and fresh food, planting a vegetable garden may be worth your while. You can pick your own fruits and vegetables and make tasty dishes out of them. Bonus points if you share your dishes on social media to inspire others to grow their fruits/veggies as well

14. Make s’mores at night with friends around a campfire.

This is a classic favorite pass time during the summer.

Making s’mores around a campfire with friends while telling stories or singing together is priceless.

15. Spend a cozy night in catching up with your planner.

If you’re in the mood for a cozy summer night, grab your planner, photos, stickers, washi tape, all the essentials and enjoy. You can print out some of your favorite photos you took during the month and tape them into your planner to memory keep. Memory keeping can be very therapeutic.

Check out these 100 Best Summer Bullet Journal Themes To Play With

16. Go on a bike ride with friends on a trail you haven’t been on before.

If you don’t own a bike, you can rent and ride with multiple friends on there. You can try a trail you haven’t been on before and explore with friends. Stay close by and be careful, but have a good time.

17. Catch up on reading or join a book club.

Summer is a great time to relax and catch up on your reading while enjoying the beautiful weather and views. Spend some time this summer catching up on your favorites or your current reading list.

Enjoy a good book by the pool, beach, park, etc!

18. Try a new tasty recipe.

Put your cooking skills to test and try out new recipes! Bonus points if they are summer recipes.

19. Dive a little deeper into your current favorite hobby.

Do you enjoy bullet journaling? Print out free printables or design some new ones for yourself.

Are you into editing videos? Take a course online and brush up on your skills.

Taking time for your creative outlet can be just what you’re looking for.

20. Sign up for a class at your gym to stay fit.

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean it’s time to neglect your fitness journey.

You can take advantage of the good weather to go to the gym.

And if you prefer to workout somewhere other than the gym, you can try out these 12 Fun Summer Workouts To Stay Fit

FINAL THOUGHTS

I hope you enjoyed these 20 summer activities for the summer. Make the most out of summer time and leave a comment down below if you’ve tried any of these fun summer activities.

20 Fun Summer Activities To Participate In

📌 SAVE THESE 20 FUN SUMMER ACTIVITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN FOR LATER!