Life Entertainment Fun Summer Activities Checklist Need inspiration for summer fun? Check out our list and see how many you can cross out before Labor Day hits. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 7, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: AMANDA MARSALIS Nostalgic See a movie at the drive-in. Walk on the boardwalk and listen to the boards creak under your feet. Blow bubbles. Play tag, hopscotch, or one of your favorite childhood games. Ride a roller coaster. Play miniature golf. Win a prize at the fair. Catch fireflies at night. Build a sandcastle at the beach. Eat and Drink Eat a whole lobster with your hands Pick berries and peaches at a farm. Buy a Creamsicle from the neighborhood ice cream truck. Roast marshmallows over a fire and make s'mores. Make lemonade from scratch. Eat corn on the cob. Sip a sweating glass of iced tea. Eat a slice of watermelon. Buy fresh produce at the farmers' market. Mix up a pitcher of sangria. Eat a soft-serve vanilla ice cream cone with rainbow sprinkles. Dig your own clams. Have a barbecue. Relax Nap in a hammock. Have a picnic in the park. Sit on a porch swing. Stargaze while lying in the grass. Watch the sun set from a beach. Dangle your feet off a dock. Bring a blanket and lie on the grass at an outdoor concert. The Great Outdoors Pick wildflowers. Swim in a lake. Rent a bike. Go fishing. Go camping. Play tennis. Go for a hike. Go kayaking or canoeing. Toss a Frisbee. Just Because Collect seashells at the beach. Take a last-minute road trip. See a summer blockbuster. Read a trashy novel. Walk barefoot in the grass. Get caught in a summer rainstorm. Sleep with the windows open. Make a summer playlist. Smell freshly-cut grass. Feel the sun on your back. Roll up your pant legs and go wading. Go to a baseball game. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit