Summer Bucket List for Toddlers | Califf Life Creations

Summer is such a magical time for a toddler. The weather is warmer (although sometimes HOT) which means more time outside! This equals more fun for them, less stress for mom as toddlers burn energy outside and reduced mess in the house (again, spending time OUTSIDE!) The sunshine makes everyone happier.

I know that I am always wanting to do fun activities during the summer. If you are struggling to come up with things to do, you are in the right place! This is my summer bucket list (perfect for spring too!) with 55+ activities to keep you busy and having fun. You can even bring this list with you and have fun checking out activities with this FREE PRINTABLE CHECKLIST (including a blank checklist to make your own bucket list)!

Looking for things to do in the winter? Check out my winter bucket list!

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Summer Activities for Toddlers

1. Go for a picnic in the park
2. Hiking! (and yes it is possible with both toddler and baby!)

3. Watch fireworks
4. Go to the beach (see what to pack from Living For the Sunshine)
5. Feed the birds
6. Play in the mud
7. Visit local parks and playgrounds
8. Outdoor scavenger hunt

Read about the benefits of an outdoor scavenger hunt by Dear Sarabia

9. Barbecue (we do this a LOT as soon as the weather is nice!)
10. Go to the pool (or fill a kiddie pool in the yard)

11. Smell flowers
12. Cover the sidewalk with chalk drawings
13. Play in the sprinklers
14. Go berry picking
15. Splatter paint outside! Fill water balloons, cotton rounds, sponges, anything you can with paint and then smash them on paper!

16. Ride a tricycle

17. Stargaze
18. Find shapes in the clouds
19. Watch a meteor shower
20. Ride a scooter
21. Go out for ice cream
22. Make your own popsicles

23. Fly a kite
24. Go bird watching
25. Camp in the backyard
26. Have a hot dog and s’more roast
27. Plant some flowers
28. Paint rocks
29. Play in the rain
30. Jump in puddles
31. Make tie-dye shirts
32. Catch fireflies in a jar
33. Blow bubbles
34. Build a sandcastle
35. Eat watermelon and have a seed spitting contest
36. Collect seashells
37. Go to the zoo
38. Make lemonade
39. Visit a local fair or carnival
40. Shop at a farmer’s market
41. Visit a farm
42. Eat outside

43. Climb a tree
44. Build a fort
45. Have a water fight
46. Outdoor COLOR themed scavenger hunt
47. Wash the car by hand
48. Go to a yard sale
49. Visit a splash pad
50. Play ball (baseball, soccer, any kind you can think of!)
51. Play tag outside
52. Collect (and then free) insects
53. Play frisbee
54. Go to an outdoor concert and dance
55. Eat a snow cone