The Best Summer Bucket List For Adults in 2024

Looking for some unique and fun activities to do as an adult this summer?

This bucket list has 50+ unique ideas that are great for adults!

Now with this beautiful weather you can finally spend some time filling your days with enjoyable outdoor activities!

THIS LIST HAS BOTH INDOOR AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, AND ARE GREAT TO DO BOTH ALONE AND WITH FRIENDS!

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As an adult, it’s hard to find things to do that are fun but still inexpensive. Make the most of your summer by finding fun activities that won’t break the bank. This is the perfect list that will give you some fun activities you’ll enjoy this summer as an adult. Look through this list of ideas for your Summer Bucket List!

Best Summer Bucket List for Adults in 2024

51. Go to a wine tasting

50. Go on a Road Trip

49. Have a beach day and pack a picnic

48. Go to an outdoor movie

47. Visit a winery

46. Go on a hike at a local park

45. Attend a music festival or concert

44. Go kayaking or paddle boarding

43. Hammock in the park

42. Go rollerblading

41. Have a game night

Want to make the most of the summer but never seem to have enough time to do some fun activities? Try making a schedule of your summer and plan one of these activities on your free days!

40. Visit a water park

39. Spend the day at an amusement park

38. Go brewery hopping

37. Camp at the nearest state park

36. Attend the local farmers market

35. Invite your friends over for a themed drink night

34. Go golfing

33. Try a new recipe

32. Go for a bike ride

31. Read a book or try a book challenge

If you’re on a tight budget, make a fund for the summer so you won’t feel bad about spending money on doing something fun! There are so many fun and free activities out there. But if there’s something you want to do that seems out of your budget, making a small fund ahead of time will help you do them guilt free!

30. Do yoga in the park

29. Make a bonfire with s’mores

28. Host a canvas and Chardonnay party (paint and sip)

27. Take a pottery class

26. Learn to play an instrument

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25. Take a photography class

24. Buy a disposable camera and develop your pictures at the end of summer

23. Find a brunch restaurant with bottomless mimosas

22. Try a new restaurant in town

21. Make a homemade Bloody Mary bar

Although summertime is full of beautiful weather, there are some days when weather can get in the way. Make a bucket list that includes both indoor and outdoor activities so the weather never stops you from having some fun!

20. Have a beanbag tournament with friends

19. Take a cooking class

18. Get food at a new food truck

17. Go skydiving

16. Play mini golf

15. Go zip lining

14. Take a helicopter ride over the city

13. Go to an escape room

12. DIY a summer front doormat (click the link for a free tutorial)

11. Go axe throwing

Prioritize what activities you want to do this summer and get to them first. It’s great to make a full bucket list, but in case your overly ambitious, organize them in order of importance so you’re sure to get the most important things done first!

10. Grow vegetables in a small garden box

9. Go on a shopping spree for new clothes

8. Complete a fitness challenge or a workout program

7. Go to a smash room

6. Go swimming at the beach and lay in the sun

5. Float down the river on tubes

4. Drive out of town and go stargazing at night

3. Watch a sunrise or sunset

2. Attend a professional sports game

1. Attend trivia night at a brewery