Printable Summer Bucket List for Kids 

If you need inspiration for how to entertain your children this summer then check out this fun summer bucket list for kids. 

I’ve got ideas for how you can fill your children’s summer with joy and happy memories, plus tips for making 

There’s a free PDF you can download and keep from this article. Stick it on your fridge and tick the items off as you go. 

There are 101 ideas on the list, which is plenty to keep you going all summer! 

How to write a summer bucket list for kids 

If you want to create your own summer bucket list for your kids then you could either take responsibility for writing it yourself or enlist your children to get involved. 

Make it a fun activity in itself by asking them to list things that they want to do. They can decorate their own list however they like and then hang it up on the fridge. 

Alternatively you could cut out squares of paper and get them to write one thing they want to do in the summer on each piece of paper. 

Fold the pieces of paper up and put them in a jar. Whenever you are bored over the summer, send your kids to the jar and get them to pick a random piece of paper out to give you an idea of what to do. 

Summer bucket list 

This summer bucket list will give you an idea of what you could include on your own!

I think it’s appropriate for all ages, although very little kids may need a bit of help with some of these activities such as the crafts. 

There’s a good mixture of simple activities to do at home, crafts, day trips out and fun things to do with friends. 

You can get a free copy of this list to keep at the end of this article. 

1. Visit the beach
2. Have a picnic in the park.
3. Go on a nature scavenger hunt.
4. Have a water balloon fight.
5. Set up a lemonade stand.
6. Visit a local zoo or aquarium.
7. Camp in the backyard.
8. Fly a kite.
9. Have a movie marathon.
10. Make homemade ice cream.
11. Have a BBQ party with family and friends.
12. Create a bird feeder.
13. Play mini-golf.
14. Have a game night.
15. Visit a amusement park.
16. Go to a concert. 
17. Learn to roller skate or skateboard.
18. Host a talent show with friends and family.
19. Create a backyard obstacle course.
20. Have a campfire and make s’mores.
21. Visit a local farmers’ market.
22. Plant a vegetable or herb garden.
23. Have a DIY tie-dye party.
24. Put on a puppet show. 
25. Go on a boat ride or paddleboarding.
26. Have a photo scavenger hunt.
27. Visit a children’s museum.
28. Blow bubbles. 
29. Create a science experiment.
30. Go stargazing and try to spot constellations.
31. Have a backyard movie night with a projector.
32. Visit a splash pad or water park.
33. Make friendship bracelets.
34. Try out new outdoor sports.
35. Have a fashion show with recycled materials.
36. Visit a local library for storytime or summer reading programs.
37. Make homemade popsicles.
38. Have a karaoke night with friends.
39. Go on a fishing trip.
40. Build a fort with blankets and pillows.
41. Bubble painting. 
42. Have a themed costume party.
43. Create a time capsule.
44. Visit a nearby planetarium.
45. Make playdough. 
46. Go on a photography adventure and take pictures of interesting things.
47. Make a DIY birdhouse.
48. Have a watercolor painting session outdoors.
49. Go on a road trip to explore nearby towns.
50. Create a DIY obstacle course in the backyard.
51. Visit a local art gallery.
52. Try out new recipes and have a cooking competition.
53. Visit a nearby splash pad or water park.
54. Go on a nature hike.
55. Visit a nearby zoo or aquarium.
56. Have a spa day.
57. Visit a botanical garden
58. Have a themed costume party with friends and family.
59. Go on a bike ride along a scenic trail.
60. Have a baking day 
61. Visit a pick your own farm 
62. Learn a yo-yo-trick. 
63. Climb a tree. 
64. Start a summer reading challenge 
65. Make a summer scrapbook 
66. Make paper airplanes and have a flying competition
67. Write and perform a play 
68. Make a sun catcher 
69. Learn how to do the perfect cartwheel
70. Give each other temporary tattoos 
71. Stay up to watch a sunset 
72. Send a postcard 
73. Pyjama day 
74. Host a sleepover 
75. Wash the car
76. Have a “yes” day
77. Look at old family photos 
78. Feed ducks 
79. Collect seashells
80. Make a nature collage 
81. Make and sail paper boats
82. Play hopscotch 
83. Write a story. 
84. Redecorate your bedroom. 
85. Pick and arrange flowers. 
86. Have a LEGO building competition. 
87. Play tag. 
88. Make a flower crown. 
89. Look for shapes in the clouds. 
90. Make smoothies. 
91. Make a treasure map. 
92. Have a water fight with sponge water bombs. 
93. Play capture the flag. 
94. Watch fireworks. 
95. Run through sprinklers. 
96. Jump in puddles. 
97. Paint rocks. 
98. Make slime. 
99. Go bowling. 
100. Play dodgeball. 
101. Make a music video. 

Free summer bucket list 

Ready for your own summer bucket list? Check out this PDF version. Print it off as many times as you like! I hope you enjoy it. 

Download the summer bucket list here:

More summer ideas

If you are still looking for things to do this summer with your family then check out these free printable summer activities, these simple summer crafts and these no prep summer activities.