Why You Need a Summer Bucket List & Free Printable

May 12, 2025

Summer is one of the sweetest times of the year. It has long days, warm temperatures and a kind of playing feeling about it!
To welcome in this glorious season, lets make a summer bucket list.
Yes, I am a list maker nerd!
 I've included a free Summer Bucket List printable to get you started.
Studies show that if you write things on a list, you have a higher chance of putting in more effort to completion.
The summer list helps you achieve all the fun you want to have.
I promise you making a summer bucket list will give you no regrets when you arrive in September.

Get all the fun out of Summer with a free printable

WHY YOU NEED A SUMMER BUCKET LIST

-To Make Memories
-You only get 13 Weekends from Memorial Day & Labor Day
-Improve your Mental Health 
-Strengthens Relationships
-Summer Refreshes your Spirit
-Group Effort, every family member participates and gets a say in what goes on the list
-Put it on a poster board and display it in your house for all to see, this not only gets you excited but, it may encourage others to make a Summer Bucket List too!
To have more fun!

Tubing on The New River is a Summer Must

2025 SUMMER BUCKET LIST

Go Tubing-My #1 Goal every summer.Water calms the soul and I really need to be in it as much as possible this summer

Have a Picnic-pack the fancy dishes

Road Trip-close your eyes and pick a place on the map and venture off to somewhere new. Roll the windows down and feel the wind as you drive and yes, sing out loud to the radio!

Visit a Local Farmers Market and cook a meal with the fresh ingredients

Take a hike! With so many beautiful places to see you should never be inside.

Host a BBQ. Have friends over and eat outside

Take in an outdoor movie or have one in your yard. So many fun options here. Be whimsical.

Watch the Sunset as often as possible

Go Camping, if you can only make it to your front yard, it will still be memorable.

Go to outdoor concerts

Visit a rooftop bar and enjoy the views

Take some time to rest, hang your hammock in a tree and chill

Forget your phone, whatever is going on will be fine until you get back.

Hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains
 

I hope you feel inspired to make a summer bucket list and to live your life intentionally,  and not on auto pilot. 
 Now, Over to you, 
Let me know what's going on your summer bucket list?? 
What have you been dreaming of doing with your kids, friends or just by yourself in the summer?

 
Cheers,
Dana 




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