Make This Summer Unforgettable: Download Our Editable Summer Bucket List for Kids
Are you looking for fun, screen-free activities to keep your kids entertained all summer long? Whether you’re planning low-key backyard adventures or big family outings, a Summer Bucket List is a must-have for keeping kids excited and engaged all season.
We’ve created an adorable, editable Summer Bucket List printable—available for just $1—that’s perfect for families looking to plan a meaningful and memorable summer. You can customize it to your child’s interests, check off activities as you go, and even print out one for each sibling!
Why a Summer Bucket List is a Parenting Game-Changer
A bucket list isn’t just fun—it gives kids a sense of structure and purpose during the long summer months. It encourages:
Goal setting: Kids love having a visual checklist to track their adventures.
Screen-free fun: These activities promote outdoor play, creativity, and family bonding.
Skill building: From gardening to baking a pie, every item supports learning through play.
What’s Inside the $1 Printable?
Our Summer Bucket List printable is packed with 25 timeless, kid-friendly activities that span from outdoor adventures to acts of kindness. Designed with playful pastel illustrations and a sweet beach theme, it’s appealing to both kids and parents.
Here’s what you’ll find on the list:
✅ Go out for ice cream
✅ Beach day
✅ Plant a garden
✅ Camp out in the backyard
✅ Make a lemonade stand
✅ Backyard BBQ
✅ Find a constellation
✅ Go for a bike ride
✅ Pick cherries
✅ Go hiking
✅ Make homemade popsicles
✅ Watch the fireworks
✅ Pick blackberries
✅ Bonfire & s’mores
✅ Make a pie
✅ Go to a farmer’s market
✅ Go swimming
✅ Run through the sprinklers
✅ Go to an amusement park
✅ Eat fresh summer corn
✅ Go to the drive-in movies
✅ Take flowers to a neighbor
🎨 Bonus: It’s editable!
Use your favorite PDF editor or even Canva to personalize the list with your own traditions, local events, or your kids’ bucket list dreams.
Summer Bucket List Ideas by Age Group
Want to tailor your summer plans to your child’s age? Here are some age-appropriate ideas to expand the list even further:
Toddlers (Ages 1–3)
Splash in a kiddie pool
Pick wildflowers
Make chalk art
Blow bubbles
Visit a petting zoo
Preschoolers (Ages 3–5)
Go on a bug hunt
Try a new playground
Paint rocks
Build a sandcastle
Dance in the rain
Early Elementary (Ages 6–8)
Build a fairy garden
Bake cookies from scratch
Create a nature scavenger hunt
Try geocaching
Start a summer journal
Older Kids (Ages 9–12)
Host a lemonade stand
Do a DIY science experiment
Organize a garage sale for a cause
Go paddle boarding or kayaking
Have a themed movie marathon
How to Use Your Summer Bucket List Printable
Print it out and hang it on your fridge or in the playroom.
Use markers or stickers to check off each completed activity.
Customize your list for your family’s needs—it’s editable!
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Get the Editable Summer Bucket List Printable Now
Don’t let summer slip by in a haze of screen time and “I’m bored!” complaints. With just $1 and one printable, you can plan an entire season of memories.
Bonus Tip: Pair Your Bucket List with a Weekly Theme!
Make summer even more magical by pairing activities with themed weeks like:
Nature Week – go hiking, pick berries, plant a garden
Water Week – swimming, sprinklers, ice cream
Giving Week – take flowers to a neighbor, host a lemonade stand for charity
Foodie Week – make popsicles, visit the farmer’s market, eat corn on the cob
Summer only comes once a year—but the memories can last a lifetime. Start creating those moments today with our $1 editable Summer Bucket List. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or caregiver, this simple printable is your tool for intentional, joy-filled summer days.