101 Summer Bucket List Ideas in Anne Arundel County

By Katy Agro Myers

"Mom! What are we going to do today?" "Dad! I'm bored, I don't know what to do!" Summer is here - and I bet these phrases are going to come soon too. Sometimes it's hard to juggle housework, work, keeping up with the laundry, meal planning, AND coming up with ideas for summer fun! Don't worry - we've got you covered! Here's a list of Summer Fun in Anne Arundel County. How many do you think you and your family can check off the list? Use our FREE Printables and make your own bucket list for each month!

1. Go fishing at Down's Park

2. Go swimming at a Maryland Beach

3. Go rock hunting

4. Go on a nature walk

5. Blow bubbles

6. Stargaze in the backyard

7. Build a sandcastle

8. Fly a kite

9. Have a picnic

10. Head to the Library for an Oceans of Possibilities Event

11. Make Homemade Slime

12. Make Homemade Playdough

13. Paint Rocks and Hide with Anne Arundel Rocks

14. Color with sidewalk chalk

15. Finger Paint

16. Make Tie-Dye Shirts

17. Make paper boats- see if they sink or float!

18. Make A Bird Feeder

19. Write a Story and Illustrate It

20. Make Friendship Bracelets

21. Catch Fireflies (catch and release)

22. Plan a Playdate with Friends at a Playground

23. Watch Fireworks

24. Dance In The Rain

25. Play Frisbee

26. Watch The Sunset At the Beach

27. Watch A Thunderstorm

28. Bonfire and S’mores

29. Watch The Sunrise At the Beach

30. Make Wishes on Dandelions

31. Climb A Tree

32. Plant Flowers

33. Jump in Puddles

34. Plant Vegetables

35. Go Cloud Watching

36. Jump on A Trampoline

37. Go Kayaking

38. Bury A Time Capsule

39. Go to a Movie Under the Stars

40. Visit an aquarium

41. Go to a children’s museum

42. Go to a water park or splash pad

43. Visit national monuments

44. Visit A Farmer’s Market

45. Visit Mom or Dad at Work

46. Go Camping

47. Visit A Zoo

48. Attend A Free Kids Workshop

49. Ride Your Bike on a Trail

50. Go Mini Golfing

51. Go Bowling (for FREE)

52. Go To Chuck E Cheese

53. Ride a Ferris Wheel

54. Play Marco Polo in a Pool

55. Run Through Sprinklers

56. Water Balloon Fight

57. Make Sponge Water Bombs

58. Visit a Local Farm

59. Wash the Family Car

60. Play on a Slip ‘n Slide

61. Have a Water Fight

62. Make Homemade Ice Cream

63. Eat Watermelon

64. Roast Marshmallows

65. Eat A Snowball

66. Make Root beer Floats

67. Eat Breakfast For Dinner

68. Eat Popsicles

69. Help Cook Dinner

70. Make Fresh Lemonade

71. Make Homemade Pizza

72. Drink A Slurpee

73. Buy From the Ice Cream Truck

74. Read At Least 10 Books

75. Do A Science Project

76. Learn Origami

77. Attend a Free Kids Art Class

78. Write One Letter Per Week and Mail to a Relative

79. Play Hide And Seek

80. Play Dodgeball

81. Play Flashlight Tag

82. Pick Your Own Fruit or Veggies

83. Play Tag with Friends

84. Family Game Night

85. Play Bingo

86. Play Capture the Flag

87. Have A Slumber Party

88. Go out for a Cold Treat

89. Have a Pillow Fight

90. Host A Scavenger Hunt

91. PJ Movie Day

92. Start a Blessings Jar

93. Make A Blanket Fort

94. Start A Summer Journal

95. Random Acts of Kindness

96. Donate To An Animal Shelter

97. Write a Soldier a Letter

98. Make Cookies For A Neighbor

99. Play Hide and Seek in the Dark with Glow Sticks

100. Go to a Summer Concert

101. Take a Day Trip in Maryland

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