Throwbacks
Enjoy Ferris wheel or zippy carnival rides. See drive-in movie. Blow bubbles. Play tag or hopscotch. Relish in miniature golf. Win a prize at a fair. Run with fireflies at night. Cruise on bike, roller skates or a skateboard. Tie-dye a T-shirt. Climb a tree. Build a fort (indoors or out!).
Welcome Water
Jump in puddles after rainstorms. Run through sprinklers. Have a water balloon fight. Do a cannonball into pool. Build sandcastles at the beach. Go tubing. Wade in and wiggle toes.
Eat With Intention
Eat whole lobster with your hands. Pick fruit at a farm. Make own pesto. Eat slice of watermelon. Plant mini herb garden. Host old-fashioned ice cream social with homemade ice cream. Grill everything, including dessert!
Drink Deliciously
Sip on a sweating glass of iced tea. Make lemonade from scratch. Mix up a pitcher of sangria. Make own iced coffee. Drink frozen cocktail embellished with umbrella and special straws.
Relax, For Real
Nap in hammock. Stargaze. Picnic in new spot. Sit on porch swing. Take in outdoor concert. Watch clouds go by. Go to a Renaissance Faire. Paint rocks to decorate garden or give away. Lounge under tree while reading a book.
Outdoor Adventures
Plant wildflowers. Rent bikes. Camp. Hike. Go kayaking or canoeing. Toss Frisbees. Seek out birds and insects. Visit national park or state park. Finally try pickleball. Learn to skip stones. Put out hummingbird feeder or a bee/butterfly water dish.
Self Care
Sleep with windows open. Give yourself a pedicure. Wear pretty sundress or aloha tropical shirt. Dye hair fun, summery shades. Buy a big sun hat.
Revive Senses
Smell freshly cut grass. Feel the sun on your back. Walk barefoot in grass. Watch sunset from a beach. Stroll on boardwalk and listen to the boards creaking.
Embrace Inner Artist
Create sidewalk chalk art or share cheerful messages with neighbors. Make fairy house. Create wind chimes. Make a summer playlist. Embrace adult coloring books.
Extra Fun
Collect seashells at the beach. Take a last-minute road trip. See a summer blockbuster. Look for treasures at garage sales. Host a lawn game tournament.